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menu and delivery schedule. 11:30 am-3 pm M-F;
noon-4 pm and 5 pm-9 pm Sa. Cash only. $
★ Best Food Cart, Third Place
DRUMRONGTHAI
6th Ave. & Blair Blvd..
Serving lunch and dinner: Thai staples, including pad
Thai and pad see ew. Vegetarian options. Small seat-
ing area. 11 am-8 pm Su-Th, 11 am-8:30 pm F & Sa.
Cash only. $.
EDIBLE IMPROV
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving sweet and savory crepes, cookies, espres-
so. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $.
FAMILY HOMESTEADER
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving fresh-squeezed lemonade, drinks.
am-5 pm Sa. $.
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GARBANZO GRILL
394 Blair Blvd. 541-852-8944.
www.garbanzogrill.com
Vegetarian and vegan fare including veggie burg-
ers, vegan gyros, BBQ, mac and cheese, falafel,
gluten-free options and more. Noon-5pm M-F.
INDIA HOUSE
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving chicken and vegetable curry, chicken and
vegetable thripthi, pan-fried noodles, chai tea. 10
am-5 pm Sa. $.
LONCHES TO GO
901 River Rd. 461-7920.
Tacos, taquitos, tostadas, quesadillas, chilaquiles
and much more. Asada burritos, sopes, enchilada
plates. Vegetarian options. Call ahead for pick-up
orders. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-5 pm Su. $.
LULU’S SMOOTHIES
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving all-natural, fresh fruit smoothies and cool-
ers. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $.
NICE RICE
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Veggie and chicken stir-fried rice dishes, teriyaki
chicken sandwiches, fresh orange juice. 10 am-5
pm Sa. $.
NOSH PIT
8th & Olive.
thenoshpit.com
Global street food. 11 am-2 pm Tu-F. $.
RAW LOVE
Kesey Plaza, Broadway & Willamette.
Serving organic and raw entrées and desserts,
including “rawzagna,” zucchini noodles with mari-
nara, and raw cheesecake. 11 am-3 pm M-F plus
some evening and event hours.
RED FIVE HOTDOG COMPANY
T.R.E.E., THE
591 Willamette St. 541-517-0530
red5dogs.com
Serving all-Oregon beef hot dogs, with Northwest
sodas and potato chips. 18 different available con-
diments. Noon-4 pm, M-Th, 11:30 am-2 pm F. Cash
only. $-$$
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Crab, salmon and veggie wontons, green salad,
Sticky Sticky Tempeh, seasonal wontons and more.
10 am-5 pm Sa. $.
RED WAGON CREAMERY
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Tofu Tia, tofu breakfast, Toby’s Tofu Paté. OG/LG.
10 am-5 pm Sa. $.
2777 Friendly St. 337-0780
redwagoncreamery.com
Handcrafted artisan ice cream made with local,
seasonal flavors. Check web site for flavors and
hours. 12 pm-9 pm Tu-Su. $.
RENAISSANCE PIZZA
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving handmade pizza by the slice. 10 am-5 pm
Sa. $.
TOFU PALACE
UME GRILL
1905 Agate St. 541-844-2351
umegrill.com
Serving Japanese fusion, including mochi, skew-
ers, and BBQ sirloin. Some OG. Chi-chi dango
mochi made to order. Pick-up or take-out. 5:30
pm-9 pm Tu-Sa. V/MC/D. $-$$
RITTA’S BURRITOS
VIVA! VEGETARIAN GRILL
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving made-to-order, generously filled burritos.
10 am-5 pm Sa. $.
12th & Willamette. 595-8482.
Grilled veggie dogs, soysages, vegan chees-
esteaks and tempeh ruebens. Gluten-free options.
Organic tea, coffee and juices. All vegan menu.
Some OG. 11 am-4 pm M-F. Cash only. $.
★ Best Food Cart, Second Place
RUSTY’S HANDBUILT COOKIES
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
10 am-5 pm Sa. $.
SAIGON STREET CART
2nd & Van Buren, across from Ninkasi Brewery
550-9292. saigonstreetcart.com
Specializing in banh mi, traditional Vietnamese sand-
wiches served on French rolls and including hoisin-
braised pork, pork/ham and tofu options, garnished
with pate, pickled carrots, radishes, cilantro and
more. Also serving lemongrass chicken, and such
sides as pate, chips, pickles and Asian beverages.
12-3pm Tu, 12-3pm, 5:30 pm-9pm Wed, 12-3pm Th-F,
12-5 pm Sa. No cards. $-$$.
SARA’S TAMALES
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving chicken and vegetarian tamales, fruit
salad. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $.
SARITZA MEXICAN FOOD
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving tacos, taco salad, burritos. 10 am-5 pm Sa.
$.
SCIACCA’S FOCACCIA
Farmers Market, 8th & Oak. 285-6334.
Locally baked in FOOD for Lane County’s kitchen
using local ingredients. Offering a variety of regular
and seasonal flavors including Scarboro Faire, With
Love From Vesta, Thai Pyro and more. Salt from
Olive Grand, local beers in the hydration, self-
grown herbs. Saturdays at Lane County Farmers’
Market.
SWEET MELISSA’S MUNCHIES
760 Chambers St. 654-7359
Serving American cuisine including sandwiches,
soups, salads and macaroni & cheese. 11 am-6 pm
M-F. $.
WHOLE ENCHILADA
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving enchiladas, rice and beans, nachos. 10
am-5 pm Sa. $.
WYLIE’S FOOD CARTÉ
2836 W. 11th Ave. 731-9565.
Serving lunch and dinner: Organic chicken and
lamb skewers, Hawaiian shrimp plate, pita sand-
wiches. Vegetarian options. Some OG/LG. 11 am-6
pm M-F. $. Cash only.
Indian
EVERGREEN INDIAN CUISINE
1525 Franklin Blvd. 343-7944.
Serving lunch and dinner, traditional Indian dishes.
11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5 pm-9:30 pm daily. MC/V.
$$-$$$.
★ Best Mediterranean, Second Place
POPPI’S ANATOLIA
992 Willamette St. 343-9661.
Serving lunch, dinner: Half the menu is Greek, half
is Indian. Kotta Psiti (Greek roasted chicken), thali
platter (selection of Indian vegetable dishes), veg-
etarian soups and entrées, Greek salad. Wine,
beer. Reservations for 5+. Lunch M-Sa, dinner
nightly. MC/V. $$.
★ Best Mediterranean
TASTE OF INDIA
2495 Hilyard St. 485-9698.
Authentic Indian cuisine for vegetarian and non-
vegetarian palates. Freshly baked and stuffed roti.
Buffet lunch and dinner specials. Tandoori chicken,
lamb, seafood. Salads. Take-out.
International
BRUNO’S CHEF’S KITCHEN
3443 Hilyard St. 687-CHEF (2433).
www.brunoschefskitchen.com
Bruno shops at local markets daily, seeking the fresh-
est quality ingredients to create a progessive, exqui-
site cuisine. Bessie serves with an equally special flair.
Menu changes weekly and can be found on restaurant
website. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 5-9 pm
Tu-Sa. MC/V/AE. $-$$$$.
CAFÉ COCONUT
4419 W. Commerce St. (Inside Space Age.)
689-0111.
Serving breakfast and lunch: Gyro breakfast pita,
biscuits and gravy, pastrami breakfast pita, falafel,
shawarma, cheeseburger, portobello pita and
more. Sides range from crinkle-cut fries to hummus
and tzatziki. Thai coffee and tea, cookies, coconut
ice cream and other treats. 7 am-5 pm M-F, 11 am-5
pm Sa. V/MC/D. $.
CAFE LUCKY NOODLE
207 E. 5th Ave. 484-4777
cafeluckynoodle.com
A locally owned, upbeat and contemporary global
noodle house that features Italian and Thai cuisine
on one dynamic menu. Award-winning specialty
cocktails, homemade pasta and gelato, espresso
and late night full dinner menu. Serving lunch, din-
ner and weekend continental brunch. Some OG/LG.
Wheelchair accessible. Lunch served 11 am-4 pm.
Dinner 4 pm-close daily. Brunch 9 am-2 pm Sa & Su.
“Lucky Hour” specials from 3 pm-6 pm M-W, 11 am-
midnight Th-F, 9 am-midnight Sa, 9 am-11 pm Su.
MC/V/AE. $$-$$$$
HOLY COW CAFÉ
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JUNG’S MONGOLIAN GRILL
4355 Commerce St., Suite 110. 344-7578.
All-you-can-eat stir-fried veggies, tofu, meats and
sauces. Beer and wine available. Wheelchair
accessible. Lunch 11:30 am-4 pm daily. Dinner 5-9
pm Su-Th, 5-10 pm F & Sa. V/MC/D/AE. $-$$.
KOHO BISTRO
2101 Bailey Hill Rd., Ste. L 541-684-8888
kohobistro.net
Urban/rustic fare with an international fl are,
prepared with a global infusion of techniques
showcasing local ingredients at a value-
conscious price. 11 am-2 pm Tu-F, 5-10 pm Tu-Th,
5-11 pm F-Sa. AE/V/MC. $$$
OFF THE WAFFLE
2540 Willamette St. 515-6926
www.offthewaffle.com
Serving authentic liege waffles, a classic Belgian
treat. 7 am-8 pm Su-Th. 7 am-11 pm F-Sa. AE/D/V/
MC. $.
PAPAYAS ASIAN FOOD CATERING
228-0768 or 988-1828.
www.papayascatering.com
Specializing in Asian cuisine for catering events:
business luncheons, training, weddings, rehearsal
dinner, parties, etc. Sample lunch menu: Asian
crunch salad, teriyaki chicken, stir-fry noodles with
vegetables, steamed rice, cookie tray. See website
for a full menu or email yuenlee@att.net for a free
price quote and menu ideas. MC/V/AE. $-$$.
RYE
444 E. 3rd Ave. 653-8509
facebook.com/ryeon3rd
Village food, meaning Old World cuisine in a New
world setting, some certified organic ingredients,
local produce. 4 pm-12 am M-Sa. AE/D/V/MC. $$$.
Italian
NOLI ITALIAN CAFÉ
AMBROSIA RESTAURANT & BAR
174 E. Broadway. 342-4141.
Serving lunch, dinner: Regional Italian cuisine, fish
specials, wood-burning pizza oven, calzones, pas-
tas, vegetarian entrées, salads. Extensive wine list,
beer, 7 microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Take-
out, banquets, warm atmosphere with antique
decor. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30
am-10 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11:00 pm F-Sa, 4:30-10
pm Su. MC/V. $$-$$$.
BEPPE & GIANNI’S TRATTORIA
1646 E. 19th Ave. 683-6661.
Serving dinner: Variety of homemade pastas:
Ravioli, lasagna, linguini, spaghetti. Seafood, sal-
ads. Wine, microbrews. Take-out. 5-10 pm daily.
MC/V. $$-$$$.
★ Best Italian
COUNTRYSIDE PIZZA & GRILL
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DOUGH CO., THE
1337 Hilyard St. 485-7459.
www.doughco.com
Bakery-style kitchen serving 31 kinds of calzones
and warm cookies. Everything $6.25 or less.
Delivery until 3 am. 11 am-3 am daily. MC/V/AE/D. $.
EXCELSIOR INN, RESTAURANT &
LOUNGE
754 E. 13th Ave. 342-6963.
Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Pacific Northwest
and northern Italian menu with local ingredients.
Homemade pastas, fresh seafood, organic meats,
produce from Excelsior Farm, desserts. Wine, beer,
microbrews, full bar. Outdoor patios, private seat-
ing and meeting space available. Some OG/LG.
Wheelchair accessible. Breakfast 7 am-10 am.
Lunch 11:30 am-2 pm. Dinner 5 pm-10 pm daily.
Bistro/Lounge open until 11 pm daily. All major
cards. $$-$$$$.
IL POMODORO PIZZERIA
368 E. 40th Ave. 345-1134
New York style pizza and Italian dishes prepared
fresh daily, specialty pizzas, by the slice, paninis,
salad bar, ravioli, ziti, lasanga, kosher lamb
and chicken, some organic produce, vegetarian
options, local meats. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11
pm F-Sa. $-$$$$.
IZZY’S PIZZA & BUFFET
MAZZI’S ITALIAN FOOD
3377 E. Amazon Dr. 687-2252.
www.mazzis.com
Family owned, preparing the Italian-Sicilian favor-
ites of Papa and Mama Mazzi. Local products and
organic produce from Mazzi’s farm. Serving new
and old favorites in a comfortable, relaxed setting.
Northwest and Italian wines, microbrews, imported
beer. Outdoor seating. Dine in or take out. Some
OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Dinner from 5 pm
daily. MC/V/AE. $$.
★ Best Italian, Second Place
296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 686-9199.
Serving lunch, dinner: Original Italian food based
on Ligurian cuisine. Homemade sauce, dressing
and pasta. Family-oriented restaurant. Vegetarian
entrées. Some OG/LG. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6
pm Su. All major cards. $$.
OLIVE GARDEN
1077 Valley River Dr. 349-8929.
Serving Italian lunches, dinners, vegetarian entrées,
wine, beer, microbrew, full bar. Take-out. 11 am-10 pm
Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$.
OSTERIA SFIZIO
105 Oakway Center. 302-3000. sfizioeugene.com
Serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch: Italian
regional cuisine, prepared using high quality local
ingredients. Full bar. Patio seating. 11:30 am-close
daily, brunch 11:30 am-2:30 pm Sa & Su. $$-$$$$.
★ Best Italian, Third Place
Japanese
CAFÉ ARI RANG
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IZAKAYA MEIJI COMPANY
345 Van Buren. 505-8804.
Japanese style tavern serving small plates, noo-
dles, cocktails, sake, desserts and more. 5 pm-
close. $$.
★ Best New Restaurant, Third Place
IZUMI SUSHI & GRILL
2773 Shadow View Drive. 683-1201.
Serving lunch, dinner: Sushi bar, full sushi menu,
sashimi, rolls, grill menu, tempura, noodles, variety
of tapas, traditional and fusion dishes. 11:30
am-2:30 pm and 5 pm-10 pm M-F, 5 pm-10 pm Sa,
5 pm-9 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$$.
★ Best Sushi Roll, Third Place
KAMITORI
1044 Willamette St. 686-3504, kamitori10.com
Traditional Japanese cuisine, sushi including nigiri,
sashimi, and noodle dishes such as udon and
soba. 11 am-2 pm, 5-9 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-2 pm,
5-9:30 pm F, 5-9:30 pm Sa. V/MC. $-$$.
MISO
686 E. 13th Ave. 434-1001.
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PIER SUSHI
LA PERLA
720 S. A St., Spfd. 653-9469
Authentic Japanese cuisine using only the
freshest fi sh and local produce, vegetarian
entrees. 11:30 am-9 pm M-Sa, 4-9 pm Su. $.
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