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OFF THE HOOK BBQ 750 A. Chambers St. 543-0117 Slow-smoked pulled pork, ribs, tri-tip made fresh daily, coleslaw, potato salad, smoked mac, barbe- cue beans, special items daily. Also offers meats by the pound and gluten-free items. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $$. PAPA’S SOUL FOOD KITCHEN & BLUES JOINT 400 Blair Blvd. 342-7500. Sandwiches, soup, daily specials. Soul food. BBQ ribs, BBQ chicken, Jerk chicken, pulled pork, mac-n- cheese, fried catfish, collard greens, red beans & rice. Some OG/LG. Noon-2 pm and 5 pm-10 pm Tu-Th, 5 pm-midnight F & Sa. Cards accepted. $-$$. ★ Best BBQ ★ Best Place to Take Carnivores, Second Place THE SMOKEHOUSE SOUTHERN BBQ 1239 Alder St. 343-2568. oksbbq.com A true Southern barbecue joint where the meats are smoked on site using only local hardwood and every menu item is made from scratch. Serving barbecue sandwiches and plates, smoked meats and sides. Organic ingredients include field greens. Catering also provided for large groups and events. 11 am-8 pm M-F, noon-8 pm Sa. D/V/AE/ MC. $-$$. Burgers BILLY MAC’S CAFÉ SIENA WASHBURNE CAFÉ KOWLOON RESTAURANT 853 E. 13th Ave. 344-0300. Serving breakfast, lunch: Huevos rancheros, scram- bled eggs, potatoes, chilaquiles, egg and cheese omelettes with your choice of mushrooms, spinach, tomato, ham or onions. Espresso. Take-out. 8 am-7 pm M-F, 9 am-4 pm Sa & Su. No cards. $. 326 Main St., Spfd. 746-7999 Serving breakfast, lunch and espresso drinks, omelets, bagels, steel-cut oatmeal, paninis, wraps, salads, homemade soups, baked goods, daily specials available, local wines and microbrews, free Wifi , large, private meeting rooms available, live music and free wine tastings every Friday. 7:30 am-5 pm M-Th, 7:30 am-8 pm F, 8 am-4 pm Sa, 8 am-2 pm Su. V/MC. $. 2222 MLK Blvd. 343-4734. Serving lunch, dinner: Special chow yuk, family dinners, vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, micro- brews, full bar. Delivery. Take-out. Some LG. Wheelchair accessible. Dining room 11:30 am-mid- night, daily. Delivery 11:30 am-midnight Su-Th, 11:30 am-2 am F-Sa. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$$. CORNUCOPIA 17th & Lincoln. 485-2300. Serving full breakfast, lunch and dinner: Homemade soups and salads, much more. Take-out. Indoor and outdoor seating. Extensive menu. Large selection of beer and wine. Local flavor. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-10 pm daily. All major cards. $-$$. ★ Best Burger & Brew Special 2757 Friendly St. 343-3460. All organic breakfast, lunch and dinner. South American and Italian food. OG/LG. Wheelchair acces- sible. 8 am-8 pm M-Sa, 9 am-3 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. GLENWOOD RESTAURANTS, INC. 1340 Alder St. 687-0355. 2588 Willamette St. 687-8201. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Espresso, des- serts; soups, pastas, salads, burgers, ethnic foods, some vegetarian. Reservations for private parties. Take-out. Some OG. Alder: 7 am-9 pm daily. Willamette: 6:30 am-9 pm M-F, 7 am-9 pm Sa-Su. Cash, all cards. $-$$. ★ Best Hangover Breakfast, Second Place 153 E. Broadway. 683-0738. Serving custom roasted coffee and espresso, lunch, dinner: Deli items, soups, sandwiches, bagels, daily specials, vegetarian items, baked goods, salads. Beer, microbrews, wine. Take-out. Wheelchair acces- sible. 7 am-6 pm M-F, 9 am-5 pm Sa, closed Su. $. COUNTRYSIDE BAR & GRILL See Vegetarian See Bakeries KEYSTONE CAFÉ 395 W. 5th Ave. 342-2075. keystonecafe.com Serving vegans, vegetarians and meat lovers. Breakfast all day every day; lunch at 11 am M-F. Naturally nested eggs and wheat-free sauces. Pancakes, omelettes, homefries, chilis, soups and burgers. Wandering Goat coffee, fresh squeezed juices, local beers and wine. Some OG/LG. 7 am-3 pm daily. $$. 201 E. 13th Ave. 636-4488. 1079-C Valley River Way. www.djburgers.com Serving lunch, dinner: burgers, fries, Chicago-style hot dogs, shakes. 11 am-9 pm daily. $-$$. ★ Best Burger, Second Place GIANT BURGER 3760 Main St., Springfield. 747-3399. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner: Hand-pressed patties, local extra-lean beef. New burger varieties, real ice cream and milkshakes served in old-fash- ioned tin mugs. New five-pound burger and Bitty Burgers. Beer. Fresh-cut fries and onion rings. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-10 pm M-Sa, 11 am-8 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $-$$. LITTLE BIG BURGER 1404 Orchard St. 357-4771 littleburger.com Burgers made with ¼ lb. Cascade Natural Beef, local brioche buns, local cheeses, organic veggies and Camden’s catsup, everything is compostable and/or recyclable. 11 am-10 pm daily. All major cards. $. MCMENAMIN’S EAST 19TH STREET CAFÉ See Microbrew MCMENAMIN’S HIGH STREET BREWERY & CAFÉ See Microbrew Cafes BAGEL SPHERE 810 Willamette St. 341-1335 4089 W. 11th Ave. Serving breakfast, lunch. Twenty-one varieties of boiled and baked bagels. Breakfast bagels, bagel sandwiches, vegetarian spreads, vegetarian entrées, soup, espresso. All natural ingredients in bagels. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. Springfield: 6 am-6pm M-F, 7 am-7 pm Sa, 8 am-7 pm Su. Willamette: 7 am-6 pm M-F, 8 am-5 pm Sa, 9 am-4 pm Su. V. $. BRAILS RESTAURANT 1689 Willamette St. 343-1542. Serving breakfast, lunch: Daily specials, vegetarian entrées, salads, generous portions. Reservations for 10-25. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-3 pm daily and 5 pm-9 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $-$$. ★ Best Hangover Breakfast chow.eugeneweekly.com WORLD CAFÉ 449 Blair Blvd. 345-1695. Food from around the world: fajitas, pizza, cal- zones, soups and salads. Live music. 4 pm-9 pm daily, open late F & Sa. MC/V. $-$$. Boil chili peppers in water until soft, drain water and put in food processor with toasted mustard seeds, toasted coriander seeds, cumin seeds, olive oil and red wine vinegar. Process until smooth paste. HOLY DONUTS DICKIE JO’S See Delis Harisa: 6 oz. dried red chili peppers, whole 1 tbsp toasted mustard seeds 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp toasted coriander seeds 1 tbsp cumin seeds HOLY COW CAFÉ See Steak WICH HOUSE, THE Thinly coat both sides of a tilapia fillet with harisa; since harisa is spicy, coat to your discretion. Grill, bake (400 F) or pan sear for 3 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the fillet. In a flash pan melt the butter, then add black pepper, minced garlic, pomegranate molasses and Dijon mustard. Stir well, keep on heat till it bubbles, then dredge the fish on both sides in this sauce. FRIENDLY STREET CAFÉ HAWTHORNE’S CAFÉ & DELI 195 Madison Ave. 520-4826 Mobile diner serving beef and vegetarian gourmet burgers, free-range chicken, steak and turkey sandwiches, fries and more. Some of their ingredi- ents are certifiably organic, they say, and they use local produce. 10:30 am-3 pm M-F. No cards. $. 1 tilapia fillet 2 tbsps butter 1/8 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 2729 Shadow View Drive. 515-6452. Fresh, local, specializing in artisan sandwiches. Serving espresso, pastries, soups, sandwiches and breakfast all day. Call-in and take-out orders available. Some OG/ LG. 6 am-5 pm M-Sa, 7 am-5 pm Su. $$. BURGER LOVERS BURGERS ON THE RUN FROM CAFÉ SORIAH CORNERSTONE CAFÉ See American 1466 West 7th Ave. Tilapia with Harisa MCKENZIE CAFÉ LLC 4265 Main St., Springfield. 747-1517. Breakfast or lunch all day. Omelettes, chicken-fried steak, biscuits and gravy, teddy bear pancakes, homemade muffins. Salads, hot and cold sand- wiches, 11 burgers, fish and chips, homemade soups, fresh steamed veggies. French-fried ice cream (a McKenzie Café invention). Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-2 pm W-Su. All major cards. $$. MORNING GLORY CAFÉ 450 Willamette St. 915-9989 Breakfast and lunch café serving fresh and organic ingredients featuring vegetarian and vegan options, including waffles, biscuits and gravy, French toast, egg and vegan omelets, sandwiches, salads, soup, fresh-squeezed juice and smoothies. Monthly specials. Full coffee bar, all breads baked daily featuring vegan pastries, wheat-, gluten- and sugar-free options. Breakfast served all day, lunch starts at 11 am. Wheelchair accessible. 7:30 am-3:30 pm daily. D/V/MC. Checks/cash accepted. $-$$. NEW DAY BAKERY 449 Blair Blvd. 345-1695. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: bakery items, 4-6 soups, salads (roasted eggplant, avocado, chef’s), sandwiches, vegetarian entrées, seasonal spe- cials. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 7 am-9 pm M-Th, 7 am-10 pm F & Sa, 8 am-9 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. NOVELLA CAFÉ 100 W. 10th, inside the library. 683-7070. Serving Bagel Sphere bagels, pastries, espresso and granitas. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-8 pm M-F, 8 am-6 pm Sa, 10 am-6 pm Su. V. $. PUMP CAFÉ 710 Main St., Springfield. 726-0622. Serving breakfast and lunch. Catering available. Standard breakfast and lunch menu featuring fresh baked pastries and homemade desserts. Fresh, homemade soups, salads, hot and cold sandwich- es. Specialty breads. Daily specials. Take-out. Outside seating available. LG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 7 am-4 pm M-F; 8 am-2 pm Sa. MC/V/AE. $$. 830 E. 13th Ave. 686-8788. EMPIRE BUFFET OCEAN SKY EAST MEETS WEST 1933 Franklin Blvd. 343-9966. Serving lunch and dinner buffet, salad and dessert bar, wine, beer, full bar, sushi, Chinese favorites, teriyaki chicken, pot stickers. Senior discounts. 9 am-9 pm Su-Th, 9 am-10:30 pm F & Sa. MC/V. $$. FAR MAN RESTAURANT 3111 Gateway Blvd., Springfield. 726-7311. Serving lunch, dinner: Buffet and full menu; Cantonese, Mandarin, Szechwan, American; vege- tarian entrées. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations on weekends for larger parties. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-10 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11 pm F, noon-11 pm Sa, noon-10 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. FORTUNE INN 1775 W. 6th Ave. 342-2616. Serving lunch, dinner: Fresh specials every day, traditional Chinese stir-fries, fresh Chinese vegeta- bles, tofu and vegetarian entrées. Wide variety Oregon wines, beer (domestic and imported). Reservations for 10+. Take-out. 11 am-9:30 pm Tu-Th, 11 am-10 pm F, noon-10 pm Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$. GATEWAY CHINESE BUFFET 1799 Willamette St. 342-7450. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, American; sand- wiches; vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer. Reservations for parties. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F, 4-10:30 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. HOUSE OF CHEN SUPREME BEAN COFFEE COMPANY See Continental TERESE’S PLACE 650 Main St., Springfield. 747-1897. Serving breakfast, lunch: Omelettes, sandwiches, vegetarian entrées, 4 soups daily, salads, espres- so. Table service for breakfast; order lunch at counter, servers bring. Take-out. Catering. 7 am-4 pm M-F. V/MC. $. LOUIE’S VILLAGE 1275 Alder St. 683-8128. Serving lunch, dinner: Mandarin, Szechwan, Cantonese: Lunch menu changes daily; Mandarin chicken, shrimp chow fun, variety of Chinese meals. Reservations for large groups. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa & Su. MC/V/AE/D. $. HONG KONG RESTAURANT 1214 Kincaid St. 687-0600. Across from UO. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Chicken, fish, pasta and vegetarian specialties. Buffalo, free range and Gardenburgers. Salads and homemade soups. NW micros and full bar. Two outdoor decks. Daily specials. Minors welcome until 3 pm. Wheelchair accessible. Breakfast begins 7:30 am M-F, 9 am Sa-Su. Extended break- fast hours Sa and Su. Food served until last call. MC/V/AE/D. $. See Vegetarian MAPLE GARDEN 45-E. Division Ave. 688-4689. 11 am-2 pm and 3 pm-8:30 pm Tu-F, noon-8 pm Sa & Su. $$. 862 Main St., Springfield. 726-9133. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, Szechwan, American; vegetarian dishes; no MSG on request; lunch specials daily. Wine, beer, cocktails. Take-out. 11 am-9:30 pm M-F, 3 pm-10 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $-$$. RENNIE’S LANDING LOTUS GARDEN VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT CHINA SEAS GREAT WALL RESTAURANT 776 W. Park St. 485-2089. Organic breakfast and lunch all day. Eggs, tempeh, French toast, specialty sandwiches, salads, daily ethinic entrées, homemade soups. Vegan and wheat-free baked goods. Special food needs and kids welcome. Locally owned and operated. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8:59 am-2:59 pm Tu-Sa. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. 2360 W. 11th Ave. 345-7448. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, chicken, beef, teriyaki steak, shrimp, vegetarian dishes, no MSG. Wine, beer. Take-out. 11 am-10 pm M-F, noon-10 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $-$$. See Korean CAFÉ SEOUL 2513 W. 11th Ave. 683-5469. Serving lunch, dinner: Chinese, American; fresh vegetables, no MSG. Wine, beer. Reservations for larger parties. Take-out. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F, noon-9:30 pm Sa, closed Su. MC/V/AE. $-$$. PARK STREET CAFÉ LOK YAUN 947 Franklin Blvd. 343-4480. Serving lunch, dinner: Authentic Chinese cuisine made with all fresh ingredients. Take-out. 11 am-10:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F, noon-11 pm Sa, 11:30-10 pm Su. $-$$. GOLDEN ORIENT MILKY WAY TEA & BAGELS 854 E. 13th Ave. 683-7855. Breakfast, lunch, dinner: Fresh baked bagels all day. Breakfast bagels with ham, sausage and eggs. Bagel sandwiches with ham, turkey, Gardenburgers, smoked salmon, lox, vegetables, Toby’s Tofu, Emerald Valley Hummus. Bubble tea, smoothies, espresso drinks. 7 am-9pm M-F, 9 am-8 pm Sa, 9 am-6 pm Su. V/MC. $. Chinese 3198 Gateway St., Springfield. 726-2828. Lunch, dinner: Chinese buffet with 40 plus hot items: BBQ pork, fried shrimp, pot stickers, teriyaki chicken, salad bar, dessert. Banquet room. Take-out. Children’s prices, senior discounts available. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F & Sa. All major cards. $-$$. TRASK BEDORTHA served 9 am Sa, 11:30 am-8:30 pm Tu-Fr, 12:30- 8:30 pm Su. All major cards accepted. $. 1861 Franklin Blvd. 343-8888. Serving lunch, dinner: Elegant dining. Szechwan, Mandarin, Cantonese; seafood, chicken, duck, pork, beef, vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, cocktails. Reservations for larger parties. Take-out. No checks. Some OG/LG. 11 am-10 pm daily. All major cards. $$-$$$. JADE PALACE 906 W. 7th Ave. 344-9523. Now delivering. Serving lunch and dinner buffet with Thursday night vegetarian and Friday night seafood specials. Extended menu, no added MSG. Beer, wine, take-out. 11 am-9 pm Tu-Th, 11 am-9:30 pm F, 5 pm-9:30 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Su. MC/V/D. $$. KAM LOON RESTAURANT 2674 Roosevelt Blvd. 689-4770. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, vegetarian entrées, no MSG on request. Wine, beer. Reservations for larger parties. Delivery. Take-out. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-9:30 pm F, 4 pm-9:30 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. 1601 Chambers St. 342-4848. Serving lunch, dinner: Szechwan, Hunan; extensive menu; vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer. Reservations for 6+. Take-out. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th (closed Tu), 11 am-10:30 pm F, noon-10:30 pm Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$. P. F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO 124 Coburg Rd. (Oakway Center). 225-2015. Experience a unique combination of Chinese cui- sine, attentive service, wine and tempting des- serts, all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro. SPRING GARDEN 215 Main St., Springfield. 747-0338. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, Mandarin, American; vegetarian entrées. Service bar. Reservations for 8+. Separate smoking room. Take- out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-10:30 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11 pm F, 4-11 pm Sa, noon-10:30 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $-$$. TOM’S TEA HOUSE 788 W. 7th Ave. 343-8805. Chinese Hunan-Szechwan cooking. Everything made from scratch. Hot and spicy. Vegetarian entrées. Dim Sum. Beer. Take-out. 4:30-8 pm W-Su. $. TWIN DRAGONS 919 River Rd. 688-5481. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, Szechwan, Chinese, American; vegetarian entrées, salads. Reservations for 8+. Take-out. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F, noon-10:30 pm Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. Coffeehouses ALLANN BROS. BEANERY COFFEEHOUSE 152 W. 5th Ave. 342-3378. 2465 Hilyard St. 344-0221. Serving Allann Bros coffee and espresso, deli and grilled panini sandwiches, fresh entrées, pastries and desserts. Whole bean coffee, loose leaf premium tea, coffee/tea accessories. “Joe Box” coffee/tea to go and catering available. Wheelchair accessible. 5th St.: 6am- 11 pm M-Sa, 7am-11 pm Su. Hilyard: 6am-8:30 pm M-Sa, 7 am-8:30 pm Su. All major cards. $. BEDROCKS ORGANIC COFFEE 460 Coburg Road. 844-1257. www.bedrocksorganic.com Serving organic and fair trade coffee and espresso, Sweet Life pastries, smoothies and more. Thirty min- utes of free Wi-Fi. Drive through. OG. 6 am-8 pm M-W, 6 am-9 pm Th-Sa, 7 am-8 pm Su. $. ESPRESSO ROMA 825 E. 13th Ave. 484-0878. Muffins, croissants, espresso. Take-out. 6 am-9:30 pm M-F, 7 am-8:30 pm Sa-Su. No cards. $. EUGENE COFFEE COMPANY 1840 Chambers St. 344-0002. Always organic, fair trade coffee. Café Mam coffee, locally made pastries, doughnuts, quiche. Twelve- ounce house coffee 50 cents from 3 pm-5 pm. 7 am-6 pm daily. $. FULL CITY COFFEE ROASTERS 295 E. 13th Ave. 465-9270 842 Pearl St. 344-0475. Coffeehouse for adults. Premium coffees by the cup and pound. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. Pearl St.: 5:30 am-6 pm M-F, 6:30 am-6 pm Sa, 7 am-5 pm, Su. High St.: 6 am- 6 pm M-F, 7 am-6 pm Sa & Su. Some cards. $. ★ Best Coffee, Third Place CHOW! Winter 2012 13