Guidebook for Eugene
Food Scene
This is one of Eugene's best bakeries - great coffee, pastries, bread, and ambiance. They host a pizza, beer / wine, and live music event every Tuesday evening throughout the late Spring and Summer.
144 locals recommend
Hideaway Bakery
3377 E Amazon DrThis is one of Eugene's best bakeries - great coffee, pastries, bread, and ambiance. They host a pizza, beer / wine, and live music event every Tuesday evening throughout the late Spring and Summer.
This is our favorite pizza place in Eugene. Alternative and traditional style pizzas. All vegetarian. Great vegan options.
41 locals recommend
Pizza Research Institute
325 Blair BlvdThis is our favorite pizza place in Eugene. Alternative and traditional style pizzas. All vegetarian. Great vegan options.
This is a must try of Eugene. By far the best waffle you will ever have!
39 locals recommend
Off The Waffle South Eugene
2540 Willamette StThis is a must try of Eugene. By far the best waffle you will ever have!
Slightly more "fine dining" restaurant. Rated best Italian food in town by many.
108 locals recommend
Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria
1646 E 19th AveSlightly more "fine dining" restaurant. Rated best Italian food in town by many.
Small, cute restaurant close to downtown. Great happy hour weekdays. Try their Thursday night special, 2 beers and a burger for only $10.00!
35 locals recommend
The Vintage
837 Lincoln StSmall, cute restaurant close to downtown. Great happy hour weekdays. Try their Thursday night special, 2 beers and a burger for only $10.00!
Studio One Cafe'
1473 E 19th AveGreat place for breakfast, close to UO campus.
Huge variety food menu, large portions, happy hour specials, full bar.
33 locals recommend
Cornucopia Bar & Burgers
207 E 5th AveHuge variety food menu, large portions, happy hour specials, full bar.
Fun atmosphere with great tacos and margaritas. Expect a line during dinner hours.
174 locals recommend
Tacovore
530 Blair BlvdFun atmosphere with great tacos and margaritas. Expect a line during dinner hours.
Japanese small plates, craft cocktails & whiskeys offered in a stylish publike setting with a patio.
148 locals recommend
Izakaya Meiji Company
345 Van Buren StJapanese small plates, craft cocktails & whiskeys offered in a stylish publike setting with a patio.
Polished bistro with French-inspired & Northwest farm-to-table eats, a wood-fired oven & a full bar.
102 locals recommend
Marché
296 E 5th AvePolished bistro with French-inspired & Northwest farm-to-table eats, a wood-fired oven & a full bar.
Trendy pizza joint offering classic & vegan-friendly pies, salads & late-night hours.
42 locals recommend
Sizzle Pie Eugene
910 Willamette StTrendy pizza joint offering classic & vegan-friendly pies, salads & late-night hours.
Neapolitan pizzas are the focus of this bright, contemporary dining room with a sidewalk patio.
12 locals recommend
La Perla Pizzeria
1313 Pearl StNeapolitan pizzas are the focus of this bright, contemporary dining room with a sidewalk patio.
Vegetarian breakfast & lunch spot with a bohemian vibe featuring house-baked bread & organic coffee.
67 locals recommend
Morning Glory Café
450 Willamette StVegetarian breakfast & lunch spot with a bohemian vibe featuring house-baked bread & organic coffee.
Restaurant complex with 3 lounges in a 1912 former train station offering American fare & live jazz.
18 locals recommend
Oregon Electric Station
27 E 5th AveRestaurant complex with 3 lounges in a 1912 former train station offering American fare & live jazz.
Original location of a small chain of British-themed brewpubs serving fish 'n' chips & bar fare.
31 locals recommend
Steelhead Brewery
199 E 5th AveOriginal location of a small chain of British-themed brewpubs serving fish 'n' chips & bar fare.
This is our favorite Thai food restaurant in Eugene.
Chic, casual place preparing classic Thai curries, stir-fries & noodle dishes, plus a full bar.
59 locals recommend
Ta Ra RinThai Cuisine-Eugene
1200 Oak StThis is our favorite Thai food restaurant in Eugene.
Chic, casual place preparing classic Thai curries, stir-fries & noodle dishes, plus a full bar.
One of our favorite places - huge selection of beer, both from tap and bottles. Great food. The best thing about this place is that you can start a tab and then text your order in!
108 locals recommend
The Bier Stein
1591 Willamette StOne of our favorite places - huge selection of beer, both from tap and bottles. Great food. The best thing about this place is that you can start a tab and then text your order in!
Everything Else
Great trail for walking and running. The whole loop is 3.5 miles. This trail also connects to the Amazon path, an easy bike ride to downtown, and a trail that leads to Spencers Butte.
7 locals recommend
Rexius Trail
Rexius TrailGreat trail for walking and running. The whole loop is 3.5 miles. This trail also connects to the Amazon path, an easy bike ride to downtown, and a trail that leads to Spencers Butte.
Large park that includes a swimming pool, tennis courts, skateboard rink, dog park, and running / walking / biking paths. Only a 10 minute walk, or a few minute bike ride.
45 locals recommend
Amazon Park
22 Amazon PkwyLarge park that includes a swimming pool, tennis courts, skateboard rink, dog park, and running / walking / biking paths. Only a 10 minute walk, or a few minute bike ride.
The closest trail head that leads to Spencers Butte (the highest peak in the Eugene area with views of the city and cascade range) is on Fox Hollow and Christensen Rd - about a 5 minute drive.
52 locals recommend
Spencer Butte (Cham-o-tee)
85385 S Willamette StThe closest trail head that leads to Spencers Butte (the highest peak in the Eugene area with views of the city and cascade range) is on Fox Hollow and Christensen Rd - about a 5 minute drive.
One of the world's best-known historic track and field stadiums, nearly a century in age, it has been the home of the University of Oregon's track and field teams since 1921. Also the host of 2 Olympic Trials.
177 locals recommend
Hayward Field
1530 E 15th AveOne of the world's best-known historic track and field stadiums, nearly a century in age, it has been the home of the University of Oregon's track and field teams since 1921. Also the host of 2 Olympic Trials.
Impressive outdoor football stadium and home field of the Oregon Ducks.
201 locals recommend
Autzen Stadium
2700 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdImpressive outdoor football stadium and home field of the Oregon Ducks.
Arts & Culture
Broadway Metro
888 Willamette StCute movie theater in the heart of downtown.
Living room style theater, plays new and old movies. Order beer / wine, and food to enjoy while watching!
23 locals recommend
The David Minor Theater
180 E 5th AveLiving room style theater, plays new and old movies. Order beer / wine, and food to enjoy while watching!
A colorful collection of unique, affordable and enchanting local stores, restaurants and cafés that offer everything from boutique fashion, jewelry and décor to specialty products, food and drink.
204 locals recommend
5th Street Public Market
296 E 5th AveA colorful collection of unique, affordable and enchanting local stores, restaurants and cafés that offer everything from boutique fashion, jewelry and décor to specialty products, food and drink.
Every Saturday throughout mid Spring to late Fall, Eugene's Saturday Market offers a plethora of food, drink, arts and crafts, and local farmers market.
202 locals recommend
Eugene Saturday Market Stage
101 S Park StEvery Saturday throughout mid Spring to late Fall, Eugene's Saturday Market offers a plethora of food, drink, arts and crafts, and local farmers market.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brews and food menu - fun environment, communal style seating. Get a discount on beer whenever it rains!
43 locals recommend
Falling Sky Brewing House
1334 Oak AlleyBrews and food menu - fun environment, communal style seating. Get a discount on beer whenever it rains!
In the heart of the Whiteaker district, this is one of our favorite spots. Great beer, lots of outdoor seating. No food, but there is always a food cart outside, and lots of restaurants nearby.
160 locals recommend
The Better Living Room by Ninkasi Brewing
155 Blair BlvdIn the heart of the Whiteaker district, this is one of our favorite spots. Great beer, lots of outdoor seating. No food, but there is always a food cart outside, and lots of restaurants nearby.
Great beer and food menu - this is our favorite spot to go soak up some sun on their outdoor patio. They also have lots of indoor seating, and will be playing any important sports game.
102 locals recommend
Hop Valley Brewing Company
990 W 1st AveGreat beer and food menu - this is our favorite spot to go soak up some sun on their outdoor patio. They also have lots of indoor seating, and will be playing any important sports game.
Another favorite spot of ours - awesome atmosphere. They do not have a food menu, but there is always a food cart outside.
109 locals recommend
Oakshire Brewing
207 Madison StAnother favorite spot of ours - awesome atmosphere. They do not have a food menu, but there is always a food cart outside.
The Tap and Growler
207 E 5th AveHuge beer selection, great appetizers.
One of the newer breweries in town. Live music often, food carts outside.
33 locals recommend
ColdFire Brewing Company
263 Mill StOne of the newer breweries in town. Live music often, food carts outside.
The Jazz Station
124 W BroadwayGreat live jazz music daily.
HiFi Music Hall
44 E 7th AveLive bands or Djs playing nightly. Open late.
Agrarian Ales is an authentic hop farm brewery - great beer and food that is all grown there on the farm. Located about 20 minutes outside of town, this brewery has a large grassy lawn with games. Great for families, children, and large groups.
Agrarian Ales Brewing Company
31115 Crossroads Ln WAgrarian Ales is an authentic hop farm brewery - great beer and food that is all grown there on the farm. Located about 20 minutes outside of town, this brewery has a large grassy lawn with games. Great for families, children, and large groups.
Sightseeing
Beautiful park on the Willamette River. Great for bike riding, picnicking, and sports.
139 locals recommend
Alton Baker Park
200 Day Island RdBeautiful park on the Willamette River. Great for bike riding, picnicking, and sports.
Parks & Nature
This natural wetlands area is a popular destination for bird-watching, fishing, biking & hiking.
18 locals recommend
Delta Ponds City Park
640 Goodpasture Island RdThis natural wetlands area is a popular destination for bird-watching, fishing, biking & hiking.
Hendricks Park is the oldest city park in Eugene, Oregon, United States. The 78-acre park is a little over a mile away from the University of Oregon campus, and contains mature forest, a world-renowned rhododendron garden, and a native plant garden. The park is laced with trails suitable for hiking, jogging, and birding.
196 locals recommend
Hendricks Park
Skyline BoulevardHendricks Park is the oldest city park in Eugene, Oregon, United States. The 78-acre park is a little over a mile away from the University of Oregon campus, and contains mature forest, a world-renowned rhododendron garden, and a native plant garden. The park is laced with trails suitable for hiking, jogging, and birding.
Shopping
Full of shopping and dining. Featuring Bed Bath & Beyond, Old Navy, Pier One, Pottery Barn, Nordstroms Rack, and Trader Joes.
105 locals recommend
Oakway Center
Oakway CenterFull of shopping and dining. Featuring Bed Bath & Beyond, Old Navy, Pier One, Pottery Barn, Nordstroms Rack, and Trader Joes.
Eugene's shopping mall and movie theater. Accessible from the River Path, only 2 miles from here.
103 locals recommend
Valley River Center
293 Valley River CenterEugene's shopping mall and movie theater. Accessible from the River Path, only 2 miles from here.