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BY EUGENE WEEKLY READERS VOTED NUMBER ONE Bes B t E l ST 20 at HA 0 e-n PP 7 ig Y h H t O e U a R t s 201 2 BE B S e 20 2007, 2 T st B 07 011, b A a R r F f O o O od D 201 0 Chow! R E S TA U R A N T P. F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO 124 Coburg Rd. (Oakway Center). 225-2015. Experience a unique combination of Chinese cui- sine, attentive service, wine & tempting desserts, all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro. SPRING GARDEN 215 Main St., Spfd. 747-0338. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, Mandarin, American; vegetarian entrées. Service bar. Reservations for 8+. Separate smoking room. Take- out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30am- 10:30pm M-Th, 11:30am-11pm F, 4-11pm Sa, noon- 10:30pm Su. MC/V/AE. $-$$. TOM’S TEA HOUSE 788 W. 7th Ave. 343-8805. Chinese Hunan-Szechwan cooking. Everything made from scratch. Hot & spicy. Vegetarian entrées. Dim Sum. Beer. Take-out. 4:30-8pm W-Su. $. TWIN DRAGONS 919 River Rd. 688-5481. Serving lunch, dinner: Cantonese, Szechwan, Chinese, American; vegetarian entrées, salads. Reservations for 8+. Take-out. 11am-9:30pm M-Th, 11am-10:30pm F, noon-10:30pm Sa, noon-9:30pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. Coffeehouses ALLANN BROS. BEANERY COFFEEHOUSE 2007 Best Happy Hour 541-683-3154 99 West W EST B Broadway ROADWAY 99 541-683-3154 Scan for menu 152 W. 5th Ave. 342-3378. 2465 Hilyard St. 344-0221. Serving Allann Bros coffee & espresso, deli & grilled panini sandwiches, fresh entrées, pastries & desserts. Whole bean coffee, loose leaf premium tea, coffee/tea accessories. “Joe Box” coffee/tea to go & catering available. Wheelchair accessible. 5th St.: 6am-11pm M-Sa, 7am-11pm Su. Hilyard: 6am-8:30pm M-Sa, 7am- 8:30pm Su. All major cards. $. COFFEE PLANT ROASTERS e n O o i d u t S Eat at e f a C ne’s l e g Eu loca h fres fast & k brea nch lu Fam o Fabu usly Fren lous ch T oast p l u Incr s edib l Ben e Eggs edic t 2836 W. 11th Ave. coffeeplantroaster.com. A variety of organic coffee beans grown on small farms & roasted daily on-site on a 1958 10-kilo Aug Olsen antique roaster. World’s finest beans by the pound. Fine coffee drinks from La Marrzocco espres- so machine & French press. Fresh-squeezed & cold- pressed juices & organic pastries prepared daily. 6am-6pm. V. ESPRESSO ROMA 825 E. 13th Ave. 484-0878. Muffins, croissants, espresso. Take-out. 6am-9:30pm M-F, 7am-8:30pm 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 3pm-5pm. 7am- 6pm daily. $. FULL CITY COFFEE ROASTERS 295 E. 13th Ave. 465-9270. 842 Pearl St. 344-0475. Coffeehouse for adults. Premium coffees by the cup & pound. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Pearl St.: 5:30am-6pm M-F, 6:30am-6pm Sa, 7am-5pm, Su. High St.: 6am- 6pm M-F, 7am-6pm Sa & Su. Some cards. $. 3802 W. 11th Ave. 683-3164. Organic coffees & local pastries. Organic loose leaf teas, ice cream espresso shakes, real fruit smooth- ies. 6am-6pm M-F, 1am-5pm Sa, 8am-5pm Su. MC/V/D. $. NEW ODYSSEY JUICE & JAVA 1004 Willamette St. 484-7411. Serving breakfast & lunch: Fresh, made-to order smoothies, twice-baked potatoes, soups, salads, sandwiches, quiche, summer menu w/raw food entrées. Café Mam espresso, all organic coffees & juices. Fresh wheatgrass shots. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8am-5pm M-F, 10am-4pm Sa. All major cards. $. 291 E. 5th Ave. 683-5896. Rustic European farmhouse food. Some OG/LG. 5:30pm-9pm Tu-Th, 5:30pm-10pm F & Sa. MC/V. $$-$$$$. ★ BEST RESTAURANT BOULEVARD GRILL, THE 2123 Franklin Blvd. 686-2020. www.theboulevardeugene.com Steaks, chops & chicken w/fresh seafood. Specials daily. Outdoor dining. Private dining space for 10-40 people. Rush hour menu 4pm-6:30pm & 9pm-close daily. Reservations recommended. Some LG. 11:30am-10pm M-Th, 11:30am-11pm F, 4pm-11pm Sa, 4pm-9pm Su. AE/V/MC/D. $$$. PACIFIC GRILL 205 Coburg Rd. (Red Lion Hotel). 342-5201. Full service restaurant serving continental & American cuisine. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 6am- 2pm & 5pm-9pm M-Th, 6am-10pm F-Su. Misty’s Lounge open daily. All cards. $-$$. SUPREME BEAN COFFEE COMPANY Delis AQUILA & PRISCILLA’S 1843 Pioneer Pkwy. East, Spfd. 744-1700. www.aquilaandpriscillas.com Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Upscale atmo- sphere w/quick cuisine: hot pastas, sandwiches, gourmet soups, garden fresh salads. Vegetarian entrées. Full espresso bar & baked goods. Fireplace & comfy seating, meeting room, free wireless internet. 7am-8pm M-F, 8am-8pm Sa. MC/V. $. BARRY’S ESPRESSO BAKERY & DELI 2805 Oak St. 343-6444. 804 E. 12th Ave. 343-1141. Serving Jewish & N.Y. bakery style food: challah, rye, bialys, knish, cheesecake, black & whites, matzo ball soup, Hungarian mushroom, creamy tomato & many others. Deli sandwich- es, quiche, the breakfast sandwich, breakfast sweets, all day treats, all made in-house. Serving organic coffee & espresso. Wheelchair accessible. Oak St. hours: 6:30am-6pm M-Sa, 7:30am-5pm Su. Campus hours: 7am-midnight M-F, 11am-mid- night Sa, 10:30am-6pm Su. Some cards. $. BIER STEIN, THE 1591 Willamette St. 485-2437. Serving lunch & dinner: Soup, salads, sandwiches, grilled panini & appetizers. Vegetarian entrées. Try one of more than 1,000 bottles of beer or one of ten beers on draft. Selected Oregon wines also avail- able. 11am-11pm M-Sa, 4pm-11pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. 125 W. 11th Ave. 342-8666. kivagrocery@yahoo.com Eugene’s downtown & locally owned grocer since 1970; organic, natural & gourmet foods, deli w/over 150 cheeses, large selection of deli meats & sand- wiches made to order, daily soups, lunch specials & freshly made salads, custom box lunches, espres- so, coffee, teas & kombucha on tap. Veg & gluten- free options, local & organic produce/meats. 9am- 8pm M-Su. $. MARCHE PROVISIONS See Bakeries PITA PIT 1087 Willamette St. 485-5595. Serving lunch & dinner: Pitas stuffed w/falafel, steak, gyros, turkey, chicken & a variety of other selections. Choose your own toppings & sauce. Delivery. 11am-3am M-W, 11am-4am Th-Sa, noon- 2am Su. No checks. $. QUIZNOS SUBS 207 Coburg Rd. 431-0905. 801 E. 13th Ave. 338-7098. 864 Beltline Rd., Spfd. 744-2998. 2155 Olympic St., Spfd. 393-0030. 5810 Main St., Spfd. 736-0506. Quiznos’ chef-inspired recipes created using artisan breads, signature sauces, freshly sliced meats & fresh vegetables. Delivery now available: $8 min. w/$2 delivery fee. Order online at www.quiznos. com or call your neighborhood location. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 10am-9pm M-Sa, 11am-8pm Su. All major cards. $. RED BARN NATURAL DELI 357 Van Buren St. 342-7503. Fresh hot soups & daily hot entrée special. Made to order & grab & go sandwiches featuring Dave’s Killer Bread. Baked goods, salads, locally made Julie’s Organic Ice Cream & Luna & Larry’s Original Coconut Bliss by the scoop, shake or sundae. Raw juices & nut nectars, organic coffee & tea bar. Vegan options available. Some OG/LG. 8am-7pm All major cards. $. SUNDANCE NATURAL FOODS 748 E. 24th Ave. 343-9142. Vegetarian (mainly vegan) organic buffet: Salad bar, prepared salads, raw food dishes, hot entrées, soups & chili. Also whole grain organic cookies, cakes & other treats, w/wheat- & gluten-free options. Organic coffee & tea. OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7am-11pm daily. All major cards. $. Food Carts AFGHANI CUISINE Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving shishkabobs, quabili, pilaf, bolani. 10am- 5pm Sa. $. ALBEE’S N.Y. DOGS Olive & Broadway. 344-0010. Quarter-pound all-beef franks ($4) in hoagie rolls. Toppings — as many as you want — include sauer- kraut, sweet & dill relish, jalapeños, shredded cheddar, onions & bacon bits. Cans of soda, bags of chips. 9pm-3am W-Sa. No cards. $. ALEXANDER’S GREAT FALAFEL 13th & Kincaid. Serving lunch: Falafel, hummus, tabouli, vegan & kosher entrées. Free lemonade w/all food orders. Some OG. 11am-4pm M-F. $. BANGKOK GRILL Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving pad thai, pork on a stick, vegetarian entrées. 10am-5pm Sa. $. hours. BBQ KING See Barbecue BIG RED CART, THE 3075 Hilyard St. 338-7015. Coffee & pastries. 6:30am-6pm M-Sa, 7am-5pm Su. AE. 1810 Willamette St. 345-3838. 3215-A W. 11th Ave. Hot & cold sandwiches made on handmade white, wheat & onion bread. Soup, salad & panini sand- wiches. Specializing in office party events. 10am-8pm M-F, 11am-7pm Sa & Su. V/MC/AE. $. Kesey Plaza, Broadway & Willamette. Serving English cuisine & New York & Chicago- style street food: bangers & mash, pea salad, beef brisket. 11am-3pm M-F plus some evening & event hours. BLAZING CHEF, THE PERK BROADWAY, THE 1351 Willamette St. 636-3255. Friendly, locally sourced coffee shop. Community- based, knowledgeable staff, fun all-recycled atmo- sphere. Some certified organic, vegetarian entrees. 7am-5pm M-F, 8am-5pm Sa, 9am-3pm Su. V/MC. $. See American River Road & Chambers. 221-0129. Saturday Market, 8th & Oak, through Nov. 13. 686- 8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Fish & chips, salads, sandwiches, root beer floats & apple ginger cider. Saturday Market: 10am-5pm Sa. River Road: 7am-7pm M-F, 8am-7pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $-$$. CAPELLA MARKET DELI 25th & Willamette. 345-1014. www.capellamarket.com Made-to-order sandwiches, espresso drinks, teas & organic juices. Fresh daily vegetarian & meat-based entrées, sides, appetizers & soups. Call to order box lunches, party trays & kitchen-made food for small & large events. Take-out. Limited seating. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8am-10pm daily. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$. CONTINENTAL DELICATESSEN CORNUCOPIA Oakway Center. UO Bookstore. Serving lunch: Charbroiled Frisco chicken sand- wich, salad, Thai noodles or skewer w/homemade sauces & seasoning. A Eugene original recipe. Oakway Center: 11am-3pm M-Sa. Campus: 11am-3pm M-F. No cards. $. 41 W. Broadway. www.townshendstea.com JAZZIE’S DELI VERO ESPRESSO HOUSE 205 E. 14th Ave. 654-0504. Serving Stumptown coffee & espresso, fruit smoothies & premium loose leaf teas. Pastry items, Roaming in summer. 345-0020 ext. 303. A pedal-powered ice cream cart selling Luna & Larry’s Coconut Bliss, a locally made, vegan ice cream. Organic, fair trade, gluten-, soy- & dairy-free Bliss bars & ice cream sandwiches. Cash only. $. BURGERS ON THE RUN TOWNSHEND’S TEA 2866 Crescent Ave. 579-1300. Hand-crafted quality espresso served w/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. 6am-5pm M-F, 7am-noon Sa & Su. $. BLISS CART 1133 Willamette St. 344-7002. Serving breakfast, lunch: Continental breakfast: Scones, breakfast burritos, omelettes, bagels. Lunch: Variety deli & specialty sandwiches, fresh soups & chowders, chili, salads, vegetarian dishes. Fresh-baked bread & pastries. Espresso drinks. Free ice cream w/lunch. Neighborhood delivery. Take-out. 7:30am-5pm M-F. No cards. $. See Cafés VECTORS ESPRESSO EUGENE WEEKLY’S GUIDE TO FOOD AND RESTAURANTS 2013 BELLY THE KIVA BIG TOWN HERO 199 W. 8th Ave. 344-6491. Serving breakfast, lunch: Full City coffee & espres- so, pastries, chocolates, oatmeal, croissant break- fast sandwiches, rice bowls & more. 6am-9pm M-F, 9am-9pm Sa, 9am-1pm Su. V/MC/D. $. Fall Chow! Continental 495 7th Ave. 505-9079. 3336 Gateway, Spfd. 747-2000. 2502 Willamette St. 357-4701. jimmyjohns.com Subs & club sandwiches served on choice of fresh- baked French bread or 7-grain wheat, delivery. 10am-10pm M-Su. D/V/MC. $. ★ BEST BEERS ON TAP THEO’S COFFEEHOUSE AT THE STRAND 16 16 ★ BEST COFFEE 837 Lincoln St. 349-9181. Serving lunch, dinner, weekend breakfast: Sweet & savory crepes, fondue, sandwiches, salads, appetizers & more. Intimate atmosphere in a cozy house built in 1873. Outdoor seating. Live music on weekends. Cocktails & local beers Vegetarian entrées. Open at 11am weekdays & 9am weekends. MC/V. $$. 1235 Railroad Blvd. oregoncush.com Cronuts (croissant-doughnut hybrids), Last Stand Coffee, kombucha, kava, tea. 8am-4pm 767 Willamette St. 687-9102. An Italian-style coffeehouse serving espresso drinks, a variety of fine pastries, wine by the glass & to go & European & domestic microbrew beers. Now carrying Euphoria Chocolates. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8am-8pm M-W, 8am-10pm Th, 8am-11pm F & Sa, 10am-4pm Su. All major cards. $. w w w.eugenesaturdaymarket.org 268 Madison. 344-5161. www.wanderinggoat.com Dedicated to bringing fresh perspectives to tradi- tional craft roasting & committed to sourcing, roast- ing & serving the highest quality sustainable cof- fees. Café is a music & art venue serving fresh organic pastries & food w/organic beer & wine selections. 7am-11pm M-W, 7am-midnight Th & F, 8am-midnight Sa, 8am-10pm Su. MC/V. $. VINTAGE, THE PERUGINO E ve r y S a t u r d ay • 1 0 a m - 5 p m • R a i n o r S h i n e • 8 t h & O a k JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET CUSH PALAZZO ESPRESSO L o c a l Cra f t s • G r e at Fo o d • Li ve E nt e r t a i n m e nt WANDERING GOAT COFFEE CO. See Bakeries MY COFFEE All your faves plus weekly & monthly specials! 8am-9pm M-F, 8:30am-9pm Sa, 8:30am-5pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. CRUMB TOGETHER 2778 Friendly St. 285-8997. jteainternational.com Specializing in Taiwanese oolong, w/more than 100 loose-leaf teas available by the cup including oolong, puer & Iron Goddess of Mercy. 9am-6pm Tu-F, noon-6pm Sa-Su. AE/D/V/MC. $ 2SHQDP²SPGDLO\Check us on Facebook breakfast & lunch available. Wi-fi. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7am-7pm daily. MC/V. $. 2864 Willamette St., Suite 500. 485-2700. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch & dinner. More than just coffee drinks are offered at this bistro in South Eugene’s Woodfield Station. Paris-style crepes, Sweet Life desserts & panini sandwiches await in flower-filled surroundings. Beer, wine & free live music. Some OG/LG. 6:30am-6pm M-Th, 6:30am-8pm F, 7am-6pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $$. J-TEA %HKLQG+D\ZDUG)LHOGDWWK $JDWH LISTINGS 1869 Pioneer Pkwy. East, Spfd. 747-8090. facebook.com/jazziesdeli Deli sandwiches, burgers, beer & all lottery games. Vegetarian options, local produce/meats. Take-out. 11am-10pm Su-W, 11am-11pm Th-Sa. MC/V. $. JIFFY MARKET WINE & DELI 3443 Hilyard St. 342-4552. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner: Sandwiches, soups, salads, hamburgers, fish & chips, burritos. Handmade soups, draft beer, wine by the glass. Self-serve. Take-out. Smoking on the deck. 42” plasma TV. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 159 Madison St. 520-4826. burgersontherun.com Fifties-themed state-of-the-art mobile diner serving hamburgers & combo meals, made fresh. Also features veggie burgers, soy burgers & chicken sandwiches. 11am-4:30pm M-F. V/MC/D. $. CART DE FRISCO CHIC’N SHACK 6th & Lincoln. 232-6255. chicnshack.blogspot.com Serving lunch: Wraps & salads, including souvlaki, Gusto Alfredo, Famous Chipotle Mango, Sedona salad, quesadillas & more. Weekly special wraps. Hot & cold beverages. Call ahead for pick-up. 11am- 3pm M-F. $.