Guidebook for Eugene
Drinks & Nightlife
Started by 2 local brothers with a passion for brewing high quality and interesting beers. Located near the bike path and river with "Hey Baby" food cart offering the best burger in town and more. Kids' play area too!
33 locals recommend
ColdFire Brewing Company
263 Mill StStarted by 2 local brothers with a passion for brewing high quality and interesting beers. Located near the bike path and river with "Hey Baby" food cart offering the best burger in town and more. Kids' play area too!
Big brewery with great outdoor seating in the Whitaker neighboorhood. No restaurant, but local food carts are nearby, and you can bring in your dinner.
160 locals recommend
The Better Living Room by Ninkasi Brewing
155 Blair BlvdBig brewery with great outdoor seating in the Whitaker neighboorhood. No restaurant, but local food carts are nearby, and you can bring in your dinner.
Another of the great local breweries in "The Whit", Eugene's trendy Whitaker neighborhood.
102 locals recommend
Hop Valley Brewing Company
990 W 1st AveAnother of the great local breweries in "The Whit", Eugene's trendy Whitaker neighborhood.
Great outdoor music venue with tiered grassy seating for blankets or low (they measure them at the gate!) lawn chairs. Food trucks and alcohol onsite.
48 locals recommend
The Cuthbert Amphitheater
2300 Leo Harris PkwyGreat outdoor music venue with tiered grassy seating for blankets or low (they measure them at the gate!) lawn chairs. Food trucks and alcohol onsite.
Parks & Nature
Great hike for all levels. Short drive to get there and amazing views from the top!
199 locals recommend
Spencer Butte
Great hike for all levels. Short drive to get there and amazing views from the top!
Downtown park along the Willamette river and bike path with a great play area for kids.
123 locals recommend
Skinner Butte Park
248 Cheshire AveDowntown park along the Willamette river and bike path with a great play area for kids.
This is a flat bark path that winds through marshy areas, along the river and behind Autzen Stadium.
25 locals recommend
Pre's Trail
Pre's TrailThis is a flat bark path that winds through marshy areas, along the river and behind Autzen Stadium.
Food Scene
Excellent Thai food just 1 mile away. Outdoor seating when weather permits. Reservation recommended!
99 locals recommend
Sabai Cafe & Bar
27 Oakway CenterExcellent Thai food just 1 mile away. Outdoor seating when weather permits. Reservation recommended!
Coffee by day, and cocktails by night in a hip downtown environment. I love their homemade cashew almond milk and avocado toast.
12 locals recommend
Tailored Coffee Roasters
291 E 5th AveCoffee by day, and cocktails by night in a hip downtown environment. I love their homemade cashew almond milk and avocado toast.
The best fine dining in Eugene. Locally owned, regionally sourced organic ingredients, excellent fare. Try it and you'll know!
102 locals recommend
Marché
296 E 5th AveThe best fine dining in Eugene. Locally owned, regionally sourced organic ingredients, excellent fare. Try it and you'll know!
Fun and creative small plates, great service, and great cocktails. Red Wagon Creamery, next door, has fantastic ice cream!
22 locals recommend
Party Downtown
64 W 8th AveFun and creative small plates, great service, and great cocktails. Red Wagon Creamery, next door, has fantastic ice cream!
Great pizza by the slice and salads. Also a downtown location.
46 locals recommend
Mezza Luna Pizzeria
115 S 5th StGreat pizza by the slice and salads. Also a downtown location.
Sushi is excellent, and they have a good happy hour from 4-6:00
24 locals recommend
Izumi Sushi and Grill
2773 ShadowviewSushi is excellent, and they have a good happy hour from 4-6:00
Our finest winery in the area and well worth the 40 minute drive. They have a nice tasting bar with a selection of Oregon's famous pinot noir and gris. Their restaurant is top notch too!
163 locals recommend
King Estate Winery
80854 Territorial HwyOur finest winery in the area and well worth the 40 minute drive. They have a nice tasting bar with a selection of Oregon's famous pinot noir and gris. Their restaurant is top notch too!
Another good locally owned option for Mexican food. Eat in the small dining area, or call in a take out order!
17 locals recommend
Burrito Amigos
2445 Hilyard StAnother good locally owned option for Mexican food. Eat in the small dining area, or call in a take out order!
Izakaya Meiji Company
345 Van Buren StInteresting Asian Fare and good cocktails.
This is a sweet coffee shop housed in an old victorian home which gives it a nice atmosphere for chatting with a friend or surf the internet. They serve pastries and some sandwiches.
45 locals recommend
Vero Espresso
205 E 14th AveThis is a sweet coffee shop housed in an old victorian home which gives it a nice atmosphere for chatting with a friend or surf the internet. They serve pastries and some sandwiches.
Eclectic downtown coffeehouse that serves light fare and great coffee. Afternoons it transforms into a bar, and after 10:00 minors aren't allowed. They have some live music, karaoke, and trivia nights.
28 locals recommend
The Barn Light
924 Willamette StEclectic downtown coffeehouse that serves light fare and great coffee. Afternoons it transforms into a bar, and after 10:00 minors aren't allowed. They have some live music, karaoke, and trivia nights.
A great bakery with a bit of a French feel. Excellent pastries, breads, quiches, sandwiches...
42 locals recommend
Noisette Pastry Kitchen
200 W BroadwayA great bakery with a bit of a French feel. Excellent pastries, breads, quiches, sandwiches...
Provisions Market Hall
296 E 5th AveNice selection of food, wine, shopping and more!
Voodoo Doughnut - Eugene
20 E BroadwayEntertainment & Activities
Good, home-made but fast food. Outdoor seating, beer and margaritas.
12 locals recommend
Mucho Gusto Mexican Kitchen
67 Oakway CenterGood, home-made but fast food. Outdoor seating, beer and margaritas.
Dairy Queen
24943 OR-126Best Blizzard in town:)
This theater has reserved seating, reclining lounge chairs, and sells beer and wine to enjoy during the movie.
21 locals recommend
Cinemark 17
2900 Gateway StThis theater has reserved seating, reclining lounge chairs, and sells beer and wine to enjoy during the movie.
Historic Hayward Field hosts track meets of all levels including NCAA championships, Olympic trials, and in 2021, World Championships.
177 locals recommend
Hayward Field
1530 E 15th AveHistoric Hayward Field hosts track meets of all levels including NCAA championships, Olympic trials, and in 2021, World Championships.
Autzen Stadium
2700 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdHome of the Oregon Duck football team.
Shopping
Great variety of locally owned shops and restaurants, Trader Joe's, Nordstrom Rack, Starbucks and a little park across the street.
105 locals recommend
Oakway Center
Oakway CenterGreat variety of locally owned shops and restaurants, Trader Joe's, Nordstrom Rack, Starbucks and a little park across the street.
Valley River Center
293 Valley River CenterThe mall.
Essentials
Safeway
1500 Coburg RdNearby chainstore. You know what to expect.
The best locally owned grocery store in town, and it's less than 1/2 mile away! Good bakery, wine, beer, and cheese selections along with the regular stuff.
172 locals recommend
Market of Choice - Willamette - Eugene, OR
67 W 29th AveThe best locally owned grocery store in town, and it's less than 1/2 mile away! Good bakery, wine, beer, and cheese selections along with the regular stuff.
Trader Joe's
85 Oakway CenterRite Aid
57 W 29th AveEverything Else
This is Eugene's most popular dessert spot with lots of options for those with dietary restrictions. Most evenings there's a line out the door, but the service is pretty fast.
179 locals recommend
Sweet Life Patisserie
755 Monroe StThis is Eugene's most popular dessert spot with lots of options for those with dietary restrictions. Most evenings there's a line out the door, but the service is pretty fast.