Susan's Guidebook
Food and drink scene
Our little neighborhood market just a block away from home. A small grocery store but has almost anything you would need. Plus most things there are organic and they have a decent bulk section. Farmers Union Coffee roasters also operates a coffee shop inside the market. Great coffee!
88 locals recommend
Friendly Street Market
2757 Friendly StOur little neighborhood market just a block away from home. A small grocery store but has almost anything you would need. Plus most things there are organic and they have a decent bulk section. Farmers Union Coffee roasters also operates a coffee shop inside the market. Great coffee!
A collection of food trucks and beer garden with evening weekly live free music events. I love the variety of food options here - mediterranean, Japanese, Oaxacan, and Italian.
16 locals recommend
The Friendly Garden
2758 Friendly StreetA collection of food trucks and beer garden with evening weekly live free music events. I love the variety of food options here - mediterranean, Japanese, Oaxacan, and Italian.
Beautiful valley views and wine! There are so many other great wineries in the area too.
106 locals recommend
Sweet Cheeks Winery
27007 Briggs Hill RdBeautiful valley views and wine! There are so many other great wineries in the area too.
One of my favorite places to eat in Springfield. They have the Whiskey Lab and a variety of food counters/food trucks. Especially like Pig and Turnip’s for their German Cuisine.
58 locals recommend
PublicHouse
418 A StOne of my favorite places to eat in Springfield. They have the Whiskey Lab and a variety of food counters/food trucks. Especially like Pig and Turnip’s for their German Cuisine.
Caribbean food is not easy to come by in Eugene! This food cart has the Best fried chicken in town but you can’t go wrong ordering anything on the menu. By the very talented Chef Isaiah!
Also located at Coldfire Brewery for drinks along with several other wonderful food carts.
Yardy Eugene
837 Lincoln StreetCaribbean food is not easy to come by in Eugene! This food cart has the Best fried chicken in town but you can’t go wrong ordering anything on the menu. By the very talented Chef Isaiah!
Also located at Coldfire Brewery for drinks along with several other wonderful food carts.
Lion and Owl Brunch
60 East 11th AvenueIf you want gorgeous and delicious brunch this is the place!
Japanese whiskey bar with awesome food. Also a good area to walk around just to explore the colorful Whiteaker neighborhood.
148 locals recommend
Izakaya Meiji Company
345 Van Buren StJapanese whiskey bar with awesome food. Also a good area to walk around just to explore the colorful Whiteaker neighborhood.
The Bier Stein
1591 Willamette StBeer heaven. So many choices!
Noisette Pastry Kitchen
200 W BroadwayMy favorite bakery for french pastry.
Locals favorite ice cream shop. My favorite flavor is the Fresh Banana Brownie.
136 locals recommend
Prince Pucklers Ice Cream
1605 E 19th AveLocals favorite ice cream shop. My favorite flavor is the Fresh Banana Brownie.
Bar Purlieu
1530 Willamette StCute little French restaurant for special occasions. $$$
Akira
359 Mill StBest sushi but reservations required.
Newman's Fish Company
1545 Willamette StMy go-to for fish and chips
Classic Eugene restaurant. We are all addicted to the yumm sauce!
37 locals recommend
Cafe Yumm! | The Meridian
1801 Willamette StClassic Eugene restaurant. We are all addicted to the yumm sauce!
I like the atmosphere and the Cajun-Creole food and drinks here.
25 locals recommend
Black Wolf Supper Club
454 Willamette StreetI like the atmosphere and the Cajun-Creole food and drinks here.
Ciders are great and so is the hidden gem Thai restaurant inside this place - Krob Krua.
23 locals recommend
WildCraft Cider Works
232 Lincoln StCiders are great and so is the hidden gem Thai restaurant inside this place - Krob Krua.
Things to do
Nice views at the top! Very popular hike for Eugenians and just a 7-minute drive to the trailhead from home.
52 locals recommend
Spencer Butte (Cham-o-tee)
85385 S Willamette StNice views at the top! Very popular hike for Eugenians and just a 7-minute drive to the trailhead from home.
Best place to walk my dog on the endless trails through the Arboretum.
251 locals recommend
Mount Pisgah
Best place to walk my dog on the endless trails through the Arboretum.
Favorite farm for u-pick and they have entertainment almost every weekend in the Summer.
6 locals recommend
Detering Orchards
30946 Wyatt DrFavorite farm for u-pick and they have entertainment almost every weekend in the Summer.
Technically not in Eugene but there are plenty of things to check out in downtown Springfield which is just across the river. If you are a Simpsons’ fan you must see!
The Simpson’s Springfield Mural
500 N 5th StTechnically not in Eugene but there are plenty of things to check out in downtown Springfield which is just across the river. If you are a Simpsons’ fan you must see!
I like to visit the Rose garden when I’m on a walk or bike ride along the river path.
73 locals recommend
Owen Rose Garden
300 N Jefferson StI like to visit the Rose garden when I’m on a walk or bike ride along the river path.
If you are into birds go here! It’s a rehab center/sanctuary for birds of prey. Owls, Eagles, etc… very cool.
75 locals recommend
Cascades Raptor Center
32275 Fox Hollow RdIf you are into birds go here! It’s a rehab center/sanctuary for birds of prey. Owls, Eagles, etc… very cool.
Zumwalt Park
26081 Vista DrHuge dog park by Fern Ridge Reservoir.
Most touristy part of downtown but I like to go here on Friday evenings for the free outdoor salsa dance event. Can also get yourself an ice cream cone from Handel’s while you’re there!
204 locals recommend
5th Street Public Market
296 E 5th AveMost touristy part of downtown but I like to go here on Friday evenings for the free outdoor salsa dance event. Can also get yourself an ice cream cone from Handel’s while you’re there!
You can drive or walk to the top of this small butte. Great place to get a view of the city.
123 locals recommend
Skinner Butte Park
248 Cheshire AveYou can drive or walk to the top of this small butte. Great place to get a view of the city.
Try a tour and tasting at this distillery. Located in the Whiteaker neighborhood. There’s another great distillery a couple blocks away called Thinking Tree Spirits that is also worth checking out.
17 locals recommend
Heritage Distilling Company
110 Madison StTry a tour and tasting at this distillery. Located in the Whiteaker neighborhood. There’s another great distillery a couple blocks away called Thinking Tree Spirits that is also worth checking out.
Farmers market, local handicrafts, food and music. Good times!
202 locals recommend
Eugene Saturday Market Stage
101 S Park StFarmers market, local handicrafts, food and music. Good times!
Down to Earth Home and Garden
532 Olive StGarden and gift store that can take all my money.
Locally owned movie theater downtown. Great place for foreign, classic, independent films and documentaries.
55 locals recommend
Broadway Metro
888 Willamette StLocally owned movie theater downtown. Great place for foreign, classic, independent films and documentaries.
Entertainment/Nightlife
Located in downtown Eugene. Beautiful music and dance venue with good variety. Salsa night every Tuesday!
The Big Dirty
844 Olive StreetLocated in downtown Eugene. Beautiful music and dance venue with good variety. Salsa night every Tuesday!
The Cuthbert Amphitheater
2300 Leo Harris PkwyBest outdoor music venue in Eugene.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
20x21 project Mural Tour
Eugene has so many new murals by local and international artists. I was even inspired to create my own poppy mural on my fence here at the Friendly Flowerhouse. Check out the mural map and take yourself on a walking tour. https://www.eugene-or.gov/DocumentCenter/View/37855/20-x-21-Mural-Brochure?bidId=