Food scene
The Friendly Garden is a place with lots of great food trucks and a beer garden. It has a nice covered eating area, and even heaters in the winter time. Masa’s Yatai is great Japanese and Bortolotti’s has amazing pizza by the slice or whole pie, also check out Elegant Elephant for gluten free baked goods.
Also,check out Tam’s Vietnamese across the street next to the Healthy Pet, for the best Bahn Mi sandwich outside of Vietnam.
16 locals recommend
The Friendly Garden
2760 Friendly StreetThe Friendly Garden is a place with lots of great food trucks and a beer garden. It has a nice covered eating area, and even heaters in the winter time. Masa’s Yatai is great Japanese and Bortolotti’s has amazing pizza by the slice or whole pie, also check out Elegant Elephant for gluten free baked goods.
Also,check out Tam’s Vietnamese across the street next to the Healthy Pet, for the best Bahn Mi sandwich outside of Vietnam.
A more upscale, intimate dining experience in Eugene. Bar Purlieu is a small French inspired restaurant with fantastic cocktails, and small plates for sharing. Call ahead to make a reservation and only for parties less than 4.
23 locals recommend
Bar Purlieu
1530 Willamette StA more upscale, intimate dining experience in Eugene. Bar Purlieu is a small French inspired restaurant with fantastic cocktails, and small plates for sharing. Call ahead to make a reservation and only for parties less than 4.
Grocery Shopping
Great little organic grocery store, with a great beer and wine selection. Also, check out the cafe for an excellent cup of coffee or espresso.
88 locals recommend
Friendly Street Market
2757 Friendly StGreat little organic grocery store, with a great beer and wine selection. Also, check out the cafe for an excellent cup of coffee or espresso.
A big local grocery store that can accommodate all of your needs, with lots of organic options, and a hot food bar.
172 locals recommend
Market of Choice - Willamette - Eugene, OR
67 W 29th AveA big local grocery store that can accommodate all of your needs, with lots of organic options, and a hot food bar.
Craft and Farmer’s Markets
Saturday Market is a staple of Eugene culture, bringing together local arts and craft vendors, food booths, and live music during the warmer months. There is also a wonderful farmer’s market connected to it as well. The Market is open every Saturday, around the blocks of 8th and Oak St in downtown Eugene from the first Saturday in April until mid-November. The hours are 10 AM to 4 PM.
After November, the Saturday Market moves inside at the Lane County Fair grounds and becomes Holiday Market. Holiday Market is open until Christmas Day or so.
202 locals recommend
Eugene Saturday Market Stage
101 S Park StSaturday Market is a staple of Eugene culture, bringing together local arts and craft vendors, food booths, and live music during the warmer months. There is also a wonderful farmer’s market connected to it as well. The Market is open every Saturday, around the blocks of 8th and Oak St in downtown Eugene from the first Saturday in April until mid-November. The hours are 10 AM to 4 PM.
After November, the Saturday Market moves inside at the Lane County Fair grounds and becomes Holiday Market. Holiday Market is open until Christmas Day or so.
This market is on Sundays during the warmer months. Much smaller than Saturday Market, but a great selection of local farmer’s produce and art. Located in the colorful Whitaker neighborhood.
Whiteaker Community Market
1180 West 4th Avenue This market is on Sundays during the warmer months. Much smaller than Saturday Market, but a great selection of local farmer’s produce and art. Located in the colorful Whitaker neighborhood.
Sightseeing
A nature center and wildlife hospital, home to nearly 40 resident education raptors, most native to the PNW. The center is open to the public year round.
75 locals recommend
Cascades Raptor Center
32275 Fox Hollow RdA nature center and wildlife hospital, home to nearly 40 resident education raptors, most native to the PNW. The center is open to the public year round.
Bar
The Pint Pot Public House
165 E 17th AveIrish bar with great drinks.
This a sports bar with a great happy hour and lots of TVs to watch your favorite game.
Friendly Neighborhood Pub
1601 Chambers StreetThis a sports bar with a great happy hour and lots of TVs to watch your favorite game.
Late night Live music
A new late night electronic music club, with both local and widely popular DJs and artists.
The Big Dirty
844 Olive StreetA new late night electronic music club, with both local and widely popular DJs and artists.
Vineyard
A wonderful local vineyard, located just 25 minutes south of Eugene. Great views and a tasting room.
106 locals recommend
Sweet Cheeks Winery
27007 Briggs Hill RdA wonderful local vineyard, located just 25 minutes south of Eugene. Great views and a tasting room.