Guidebook for Eugene
Food Scene
Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria
1646 E 19th AveBest Italian food in town and it's only steps away!
The place to go for dessert in Eugene. The original is located in the Whitaker neighborhood near Blair, but this smaller second location is right around the corner!
58 locals recommend
Sweet Life Petite
1609 E 19th AveThe place to go for dessert in Eugene. The original is located in the Whitaker neighborhood near Blair, but this smaller second location is right around the corner!
Prince Pucklers Ice Cream
1605 E 19th AveA local favorite located right around the corner.
Two blocks away, this restaurant is open late, with a full menu and drinks. There is outdoor seating and you can even order s'mores for the fire pit!
62 locals recommend
Agate Alley Bistro
Agate AlleyTwo blocks away, this restaurant is open late, with a full menu and drinks. There is outdoor seating and you can even order s'mores for the fire pit!
Located in the popular Whitaker neighborhood. Great tacos with interesting, unique ingredients. Known for fresh ingredients and margaritas. They open the garage door in the summer to let in the night air and ambiance.
174 locals recommend
Tacovore
530 Blair BlvdLocated in the popular Whitaker neighborhood. Great tacos with interesting, unique ingredients. Known for fresh ingredients and margaritas. They open the garage door in the summer to let in the night air and ambiance.
Classic french restaurant. If you're looking for a night out with a special someone, this is the place to go. If you don't have reservations, the bar side is lovely and usually has space, but it does have a limited menu.
102 locals recommend
Marché
296 E 5th AveClassic french restaurant. If you're looking for a night out with a special someone, this is the place to go. If you don't have reservations, the bar side is lovely and usually has space, but it does have a limited menu.
Best breakfast in town in a casual atmosphere. Try the french toast with custard and berry compote or the Northern Lights Eggs Benedict.
60 locals recommend
Studio One Cafe'
1473 E 19th AveBest breakfast in town in a casual atmosphere. Try the french toast with custard and berry compote or the Northern Lights Eggs Benedict.
Every kind of sweet or savory waffle combination you can imagine. Super yummy. There is a downtown location too.
39 locals recommend
Off The Waffle South Eugene
2540 Willamette StEvery kind of sweet or savory waffle combination you can imagine. Super yummy. There is a downtown location too.
You have a few options for your morning Starbucks fix. This is the closest.
43 locals recommend
Starbucks
801 E 13th AveYou have a few options for your morning Starbucks fix. This is the closest.
Vegetarian breakfast and lunch spot. While we're not vegetarian, we enjoy their "crunchy" take on breakfast. Vegan options available too. Next to the train station.
67 locals recommend
Morning Glory Café
450 Willamette StVegetarian breakfast and lunch spot. While we're not vegetarian, we enjoy their "crunchy" take on breakfast. Vegan options available too. Next to the train station.
For a special evening out, this little french bistro with craft cocktails is a good choice.
23 locals recommend
Bar Purlieu
1530 Willamette StFor a special evening out, this little french bistro with craft cocktails is a good choice.
Hey Neighbor Pizza House
1621 E 19th AveAkira
359 Mill StGreat Sushi
Eugene-Springfield’s only authentic Ethiopian restaurant. Family owned, simple and delicious.
Addis Ethiopian Food
321 Main StEugene-Springfield’s only authentic Ethiopian restaurant. Family owned, simple and delicious.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of our favorites. A great Japanese Tapas bar. Best for a couple. Seating is more difficult for 4.
148 locals recommend
Izakaya Meiji Company
345 Van Buren StOne of our favorites. A great Japanese Tapas bar. Best for a couple. Seating is more difficult for 4.
Eugene's best known brewery with an outdoor seating area. No food served, but there are usually food trucks outside. Expect Hoppiness!
160 locals recommend
The Better Living Room by Ninkasi Brewing
155 Blair BlvdEugene's best known brewery with an outdoor seating area. No food served, but there are usually food trucks outside. Expect Hoppiness!
Family friendly beer and burger joint with happy hour, pool, shuffle board and a nice outdoor seating area.
70 locals recommend
McMenamins East 19th Street Café
1485 E 19th AveFamily friendly beer and burger joint with happy hour, pool, shuffle board and a nice outdoor seating area.
Fun neighborhood brewery with good food and outdoor seating. Located on an alley, walkable, and even more bikable from our location.
43 locals recommend
Falling Sky Brewing House
1334 Oak AlleyFun neighborhood brewery with good food and outdoor seating. Located on an alley, walkable, and even more bikable from our location.
This bar carries more beers than anyplace in Eugene and serves up classic pub fare.
108 locals recommend
The Bier Stein
1591 Willamette StThis bar carries more beers than anyplace in Eugene and serves up classic pub fare.
Essentials
Locally owned convenience store with a great selection of beer, wine and basics for a reasonable price. Right around the corner.
8 locals recommend
Tom's Market
1490 E 19th AveLocally owned convenience store with a great selection of beer, wine and basics for a reasonable price. Right around the corner.
Local full service grocery store with a salad bar, deli and oven fired pizza. A 10 minute walk from your front door.
63 locals recommend
Market of Choice - Franklin - Eugene, OR
1960 Franklin BlvdLocal full service grocery store with a salad bar, deli and oven fired pizza. A 10 minute walk from your front door.
Local health food store, with beautiful all organic produce, a hot bar, salad bar, bulk food and homeopathic remedies. No meat sold. They also have wine cellar located right behind the store.
98 locals recommend
Sundance Natural Foods
748 E 24th AveLocal health food store, with beautiful all organic produce, a hot bar, salad bar, bulk food and homeopathic remedies. No meat sold. They also have wine cellar located right behind the store.
Hirons, an eclectic drug store with a full service pharmacy that also houses a post office and sells everything you can imagine and more. Every parent's nightmare to enter with children in tow.
25 locals recommend
Hirons Drug
1950 Franklin BlvdHirons, an eclectic drug store with a full service pharmacy that also houses a post office and sells everything you can imagine and more. Every parent's nightmare to enter with children in tow.
Sightseeing
Matthew Knight Arena
1390 Villard StConcerts, events and sports.
Hayward Field
1530 E 15th AveTHE Hayward Field, where Track and Field dreams come true.
Knight Law Center, UO School of Law
1515 Agate StUniversity of Oregon School of Law
Steve Prefontaine's favorite running trail that winds along the river and behind Autzen Stadium.
25 locals recommend
Pre's Trail
Pre's TrailSteve Prefontaine's favorite running trail that winds along the river and behind Autzen Stadium.
Autzen Stadium
2700 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdDucks Football!
Drive to the top to look out over downtown, or take a short walk from the park below. If you rock climb, there are some climbable basalt columns on the west end of the park, just north of REI.
68 locals recommend
Skinner Butte Lookout
50 Skinner Butte LoopDrive to the top to look out over downtown, or take a short walk from the park below. If you rock climb, there are some climbable basalt columns on the west end of the park, just north of REI.
Entertainment & Activities
Great neighborhood golf course with driving range, a small pub that is perfect for avoiding the crowds when an event is happening in the hood, and one of my favorite views.
26 locals recommend
Laurelwood Golf Course
2700 Columbia StGreat neighborhood golf course with driving range, a small pub that is perfect for avoiding the crowds when an event is happening in the hood, and one of my favorite views.
McDonald Theater
1010 Willamette StMusic performances
The Cuthbert Amphitheater
2300 Leo Harris PkwyOutdoor Amphitheater and music venue.
Long-lived theater in a 1925 former church showing indie dramas and documentaries on 2 screens. You can also check out the Bijou Metro downtown.
37 locals recommend
Bijou Art Cinemas
492 E 13th AveLong-lived theater in a 1925 former church showing indie dramas and documentaries on 2 screens. You can also check out the Bijou Metro downtown.
Offering a concession stand serving beer, this movie theater showcases foreign and independent films.
55 locals recommend
Broadway Metro
888 Willamette StOffering a concession stand serving beer, this movie theater showcases foreign and independent films.
Parks & Nature
My favorite place to go for a walk in our neighborhood. The Rhododendron garden along the north is spectacular and the tall trees in the rest of the park provide protection from the rain and sun, so that you can walk or run on the soft trails no matter what the weather. You can do a quick walk, or link with the Ribbon Trail for miles of walking/running.
196 locals recommend
Hendricks Park
Skyline BoulevardMy favorite place to go for a walk in our neighborhood. The Rhododendron garden along the north is spectacular and the tall trees in the rest of the park provide protection from the rain and sun, so that you can walk or run on the soft trails no matter what the weather. You can do a quick walk, or link with the Ribbon Trail for miles of walking/running.
Washburne Park
Sunday evening concerts in the park in the summertime.
Mount Pisgah
Great for hiking or for a quick dip in the river.
Arts & Culture
Hult Center for the Performing Arts
1 Eugene CenterConcerts and everything else.
University of Oregon
1585 E 13th Ave