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CHOW! Restaurant Listings mal-product-free alternatives. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-11 pm M-F, 8 am-11 pm Sa & Su. MC/V/D. $. ★ Best Bakery (Sweets) VOODOO DOUGHNUT Burgers FRENCH KISS CAFE See American FRIENDLY STREET CAFÉ BILLY MAC’S 1466 West 7th Ave. 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. $-$$. BURGERS ON THE RUN GLENWOOD RESTAURANTS, INC. See American 20 E. Broadway. www.voodoodoughnut.com Serving doughnuts, doughnuts and more dough- nuts: Eugene cream, bacon maple bar, Captain My Captain (with Cap’n Crunch), Dirt doughnut (with Oreos), Tangfantastic and many many more. Coffee and beverages, too. Open 24 hours daily. Cash only. ★ Best Late-Night Eats, Third Place ★ Best Addition to Eugene BURGER LOVERS Barbecue COUNTRYSIDE BAR & GRILL 1340 Alder St. 687-0355. 2588 Willamette St. 687-8201. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Espresso, des- serts; soups, pastas, salads, burgers, ethnic foods, some vegetarian. Reservations for private parties. Take-out. Some OG. Alder: 7 am-9 pm daily. Willamette: 6:30 am-9 pm M-F, 7 am-9 pm Sa-Su. Cash, all cards. $-$$. ★ Best Hangover Breakfast, Second Place 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. $. See Steak DICKIE JO’S BBQ KING 18th & Pearl. 915-3252. Serving authentic Southern-style barbecue. Ribs, chicken, rib tips, tri-tip sandwich, chicken sandwich, hot link sandwich, rib basket, rib dinner, chicken dinner. LG. Noon-7 pm Tu-Sa; Noon-8 pm Su. $. ★ Best BBQ, Third Place COUNTRY INN EVENT CENTER BY CRAVINGS 4100 Country Farm Rd. 345-7344. Open to the public Wed. & Thur. nights through October: Live jazz, BBQ, full bar, beer, wine. Indoor and patio seating. No cover. 5 pm-9 pm W & Th. MC/V/AE. $-$$$$. HOLE IN THE WALL 3200 W. 11th Ave. 683-7378. 1807 Olympic St., Springfield. 726-1200. Serving lunch and dinner: Smoked brisket of beef with Bullwacker sauce, hand-shredded barbecued pork and smoked turkey breast sandwiches, pork ribs, chicken, award-winning chili, barbecued beans, coleslaw, potato salad. Beer, wine. Full service lounge at Springfield location. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Eugene: 11 am-8 pm M-Sa. Springfield: 11 am-8 pm M-Th, 11 am-9 pm Sa, 11 am-8 pm Su. Brunch served 9 am-2 pm Su. MC/V. $$. ★ Best BBQ, Second Place KONA CAFÉ HAWAIIAN BARBECUE & CATERING 4605 Main St. 741-7136 Serving authentic Hawaiian barbecue for more than 10 years, including teriyaki, Volcano and bar- becue chicken, ribs and tri-tips all cooked over mesquite charcoal, Kalua pork, pineapple fried rice, potato-macaroni salad, also catering for events large & small. 11 am-8 pm daily. All major cards. $. MOMMA’S KITCHEN 115 5th St., Springfield. 744-4482. Serving lunch and dinner: Southern soul food, including fried catfish, fried chicken, collard greens, fried okra, hush puppies, red beans and rice, chicken and waffles and more. Breakfast only served 9 am Sa, 11:30 am-8:30 pm Tu-Fr, 12:30- 8:30 pm Su. All major cards accepted. $. 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. $-$$. HAWTHORNE’S CAFÉ & DELI 201 E. 13th Ave. 636-4488. 1079-C Valley River Way. www.djburgers.com Serving lunch, dinner: burgers, fries, Chicago-style hot dogs, shakes. 11 am-9 pm daily. $-$$. ★ Best Burger, Second Place 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. $. FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES HOLY COW CAFÉ 495 W. 7th Ave., Ste. 100 357-4749 3266 Gateway St., Spfd. 654-0780 fiveguys.com Fresh, all-american fast food feat. burgers & cheeseburgers made to order w/all the fixings, hot dogs, regular or Cajun-style fries, vegetarian sand- wiches, grilled cheese and cheese veggie sand- wiches available, free bulk peanuts to nosh while you wait. 11 am-10 pm daily. $. See Vegetarian 395 W. 5th Ave. 342-2075. keystonecafe.com Serving vegans, vegetarians and meat lovers. Breakfast all day every day; lunch 11 am-5 pm M-F. Naturally nested eggs and wheat-free sauces. Pancakes, omelettes, homefries, chilis, soups and burgers. Fresh squeezed juices, local beers and wine. Some OG/LG. 7 am-5 pm daily. $$. MCKENZIE CAFÉ LLC 4265 Main St., Springfield. 747-1517. Breakfast or lunch all day. Omelettes, chicken-fried steak, biscuits and gravy, teddy bear pancakes, homemade muffins. Salads, hot and cold sand- wiches, 11 burgers, fish and chips, homemade soups, fresh steamed veggies. French-fried ice cream (a McKenzie Café invention). Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-2 pm W-Su. All major cards. $$. 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. $. 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. $. MCMENAMIN’S EAST 19TH STREET CAFÉ See Microbrew MCMENAMIN’S HIGH STREET BREWERY & CAFÉ MORNING GLORY CAFÉ See Microbrew 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. $-$$. Cafes BAGEL SPHERE 810 Willamette St. 341-1335 4089 W. 11th Ave. Serving breakfast, lunch. Twenty-one varieties of boiled and baked bagels. Breakfast bagels, bagel sandwiches, vegetarian spreads, vegetarian entrées, soup, espresso. All natural ingredients in bagels. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. Springfield: 6 am-6pm M-F, 7 am-7 pm Sa, 8 am-7 pm Su. Willamette: 7 am-6 pm M-F, 8 am-5 pm Sa, 9 am-4 pm Su. V. $. BRAILS RESTAURANT 1689 Willamette St. 343-1542. Serving breakfast, lunch: Daily specials, vegetarian entrées, salads, generous portions. Reservations for 10-25. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-3 pm daily and 5 pm-9 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $-$$. ★ Best Hangover Breakfast CAFÉ SIENA 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. $. WASHBURNE CAFÉ 326 Main St., Spfd. 746-7999 Serving breakfast, lunch and espresso drinks, omelets, bagels, steel-cut oatmeal, panini, wraps, salads, homemade soups, fresh-baked goods, daily specials available, local wines and micro- brews, 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. $. 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. $-$$. Chinese 2222 MLK Blvd. 343-4734. Serving lunch, dinner: Special chow yuk, family dinners, vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, micro- brews, full bar. Delivery. Take-out. Some LG. Wheelchair accessible. Dining room 11:30 am-mid- night, daily. Delivery 11:30 am-midnight Su-Th, 11:30 am-2 am F-Sa. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$$. LOK YAUN 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. $-$$. LOTUS GARDEN VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT See Vegetarian LOUIE’S VILLAGE 947 Franklin Blvd. 343-4480. Serving lunch, dinner: Authentic Chinese cuisine made with all fresh ingredients. Take-out. 11 am-10:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F, noon-11 pm Sa, 11:30-10 pm Su. $-$$. See Korean 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. $. CHINA SEAS 45-E. Division Ave. 688-4689. 11 am-2 pm and 3 pm-8:30 pm Tu-F, noon-8 pm Sa & Su. $$. EAST MEETS WEST 830 E. 13th Ave. 686-8788. EMPIRE BUFFET 1933 Franklin Blvd. 343-9966. Serving lunch and dinner buffet, salad and dessert bar, wine, beer, full bar, sushi, Chinese favorites, teriyaki chicken, pot stickers. Senior discounts. 9 am-9 pm Su-Th, 9 am-10:30 pm F & Sa. MC/V. $$. 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. $-$$. FORTUNE INN 1775 W. 6th Ave. 342-2616. Serving lunch, dinner: Fresh specials every day, traditional Chinese stir-fries, fresh Chinese vegeta- bles, tofu and vegetarian entrées. Wide variety Oregon wines, beer (domestic and imported). Reservations for 10+. Take-out. 11 am-9:30 pm Tu-Th, 11 am-10 pm F, noon-10 pm Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$. GOLDEN ORIENT 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. $. 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. $-$$. 1214 Kincaid St. 687-0600. Across from UO. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Chicken, fish, pasta and vegetarian specialties. KOWLOON RESTAURANT MAPLE GARDEN NOVELLA CAFÉ RENNIE’S LANDING 2674 Roosevelt Blvd. 689-4770. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, vegetarian entrées, no MSG on request. Wine, beer. Reservations for larger parties. Delivery. Take-out. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-9:30 pm F, 4 pm-9:30 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. CAFÉ SEOUL 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. $-$$. 710 Main St., Springfield. 726-0622. Serving breakfast and lunch. Catering available. Standard breakfast and lunch menu featuring fresh baked pastries and homemade desserts. Fresh, homemade soups, salads, hot and cold sandwich- es. Specialty breads. Daily specials. Take-out. Outside seating available. LG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 7 am-4 pm M-F; 8 am-2 pm Sa. MC/V/AE. $$. 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. $-$$. ★ Best Burger & Brew Special 650 Main St., Springfield. 747-1897. Serving breakfast, lunch: Omelettes, sandwiches, vegetarian entrées, 4 soups daily, salads, espres- so. Table service for breakfast; order lunch at counter, servers bring. Take-out. Catering. 7 am-4 pm M-F. V/MC. $. GATEWAY CHINESE BUFFET PUMP CAFÉ CORNUCOPIA TERESE’S PLACE 449 Blair Blvd. 345-1695. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: bakery items, 4-6 soups, salads (roasted eggplant, avocado, chef’s), sandwiches, vegetarian entrées, seasonal spe- cials. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 7 am-9 pm M-Th, 7 am-10 pm F & Sa, 8 am-9 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. PARK STREET CAFÉ 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. $$. KAM LOON RESTAURANT See Continental NEW DAY BAKERY 776 W. Park St. 485-2089. Organic breakfast and lunch all day. Eggs, tempeh, French toast, specialty sandwiches, salads, daily ethinic entrées, homemade soups. Vegan and wheat-free baked goods. Special food needs and kids welcome. Locally owned and operated. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8:59 am-2:59 pm Tu-Sa. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. CORNERSTONE CAFÉ SUPREME BEAN COFFEE COMPANY 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 WORLD CAFÉ KEYSTONE CAFÉ LITTLE BIG BURGER FULL CITY COFFEE ROASTERS 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. $$. See Delis See Bakeries 3760 Main St., Springfield. 747-3399. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner: Hand-pressed patties, local extra-lean beef. New burger varieties, real ice cream and milkshakes served in old-fash- ioned tin mugs. New five-pound burger and Bitty Burgers. Beer. Fresh-cut fries and onion rings. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-10 pm M-Sa, 11 am-8 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $-$$. JADE PALACE WICH HOUSE, THE HOLY DONUTS GIANT BURGER 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. $. GREAT WALL RESTAURANT 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. $-$$. HONG KONG RESTAURANT 1799 Willamette St. 342-7450. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, American; sand- wiches; vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer. Reservations for parties. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F, 4-10:30 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. HOUSE OF CHEN 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. $$-$$$. OCEAN SKY 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. $. CRUMB TOGETHER See Bakeries 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. $. GARY’S COFFEE 525 High St. Serving Stumptown coffee, tea, juices, pastries and bagels. 6:30 am-6 pm M-F, 7:30 am-5 pm Sa, 8 am-4 pm Su. $. J-TEA 2778 Friendly St. 285-8997 jteainternational.com Specializing in Taiwanese oolong, with more than 100 loose-leaf teas available by the cup including oolong, puer and Iron Goddess of Mercy. 9 am-6 pm Tu-F, noon-6 pm Sa-Su. AE/D/V/MC. $ MY COFFEE 3802 W. 11th Ave. 683-3164. Organic coffees and local pastries. Organic loose leaf teas, ice cream espresso shakes, real fruit smoothies. 6 am-6 pm M-F, 1 am-5 pm Sa, 8 am-5 pm Su. MC/V/D. $. NEW ODYSSEY JUICE & JAVA 1004 Willamette St. 484-7411. Serving breakfast and lunch: Fresh, made-to-order smoothies, twice-baked potatoes, soups, salads, sandwiches, quiche, summer menu with raw food entrées. Café Mam espresso, all organic coffees and juices. Fresh wheatgrass shots. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7:30 am-6 pm M-F, 9 am-5 pm Sa, 10 am-5 pm Su. All major cards. $. PERK AND PLAY COFFEEHOUSE 2866 Crescent Ave. 579-1300. Hand-crafted quality espresso served with a playful attitude in a relaxed, comfy environment. Well- trained baristas who create latte art. Locally roast- ed organic coffee. Located one block north of Costco. 6 am-5 pm M-F, 7 am-noon Sa. $. PERUGINO 767 Willamette St. 687-9102. An Italian-style coffeehouse serving espresso drinks, a variety of fine pastries, wine by the glass and to go and European and domestic microbrew beers. Now carrying Euphoria Chocolates. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-8 pm M-W, 8 am-10 pm Th, 8 am-11 pm F & Sa, 10 am-4 pm Su. All major cards. $. THEO’S COFFEEHOUSE AT THE STRAND 199 W. 8th Ave. 344-6491. Serving breakfast, lunch: Full City coffee and espresso, pastries, chocolates, oatmeal, croissant breakfast sandwiches, rice bowls and more. 6 am-9 pm M-F, 9 am-9 pm Sa, 9 am-1 pm Su. V/MC/D. $. VECTORS ESPRESSO 2866 Crescent Ave. 579-1300 Hand-crafted quality espresso served with a playful attitude in a relaxed, comfy environment. Well- trained baristas who create latte art/ Locally roast- ed organic coffee. Located one block north of Costco. 6 am-5 pm M-F, 7 am-noon Sa & Su. $. VERO ESPRESSO HOUSE 205 E. 14th Ave. 654-0504. Serving Stumptown coffee and espresso, fruit smoothies and premium loose leaf teas. Pastry items, breakfast and lunch available. Wi-fi. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-7 pm daily. MC/V. $. WANDERING GOAT COFFEE CO. 268 Madison. 344-5161. www.wanderinggoat.com Dedicated to bringing fresh perspectives to tradi- tional craft roasting and committed to sourcing, roasting and serving the highest quality sustain- able coffees. Café is a music and art venue serving fresh organic pastries and food with organic beer and wine selections. 7 am-11 pm M-W, 7 am-mid- night Th & F, 8 am-midnight Sa, 8 am-10 pm Su. MC/V. $. ★ Best Coffee Continental BELLY 291 E. 5th Ave. 683-5896. Rustic European farmhouse food. Some OG/LG. 5:30 pm-9 pm Tu-Th, 5:30 pm-10 pm F & Sa. MC/V. $$-$$$$. ★ Best Restaurant ★ Best Place to Take Carnivores BOULEVARD GRILL, THE 2123 Franklin Blvd. 686-2020. www.theboulevardeugene.com Steaks, chops and chicken with fresh seafood. Specials daily. Outdoor dining. Private dining space for 10-40 people. Rush hour menu 4 pm-6:30 pm and 9 pm-close daily. Reservations recommended. Some LG. 11:30 am-10 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11 pm F, 4 pm-11 pm Sa, 4 pm-9 pm Su. AE/V/MC/D. $$$. 525 HIGH STREET, EUGENE (541) 683-1999 ‘Til Open -F! M 7pm Over 80 Varieties of Original Soups! New SOUP SUPPER HOURS! Open ‘til 7pm Monday — Friday Gourmet Sandwiches ~ Custom Salads ~ Full Espresso Bar ~ Frozen Soup To-Go Give the gift of SOUP! Soup Nation Gift Cards Now Available! See Our Daily Soup Menu on Facebook 16 CHOW! Spring 2012 chow.eugeneweekly.com