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We've compiled the best of the best in The Willamette Valley and Wine Country - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Eugene's oldest vegetarian restaurant serves up huge, hearty breakfasts and delicious espresso drinks all day along with a great lunchtime menu of soups, salads, and sandwiches. The interiors are decked with local art pieces and there's a small seating area outside for sunny-day dining. They also have their own organic bakery with plenty of vegan and gluten-free items.
You won't be able to miss the pale-pink roasting machine, displayed right by the main counter at this popular downtown spot, housed in a high-ceilinged warehouse structure. The espresso drinks made from house-roasted beans are the big draw, but if you're feeling hungry, they also offer pastries and a small menu of both sweet and savory toasts.
Though Champagne, prosecco, and mimosas are the star attraction at this bright, feminine dessert bar, it also offers espresso drinks, tea, and beer. Beautifully presented desserts, from glittery red velvet cake to pastel-hued cupcakes, and macarons, round out the menu, and there are a few savory snacks for those wanting something more substantial. Come on a weekend and you might even see a local musician belting out tunes in the back room event space.
Historic Cook's Hotel, built in 1886, is the setting for a true, old-fashioned ice-cream-parlor experience. Try a sundae, and take home cookies made from scratch. If you don't feel like ice cream, the homemade soup is a great choice on a rainy day.
Creative interpretations of classic ice cream flavors reign at this popular student hangout. All the ice cream is made from scratch.
A large assortment of sushi and sashimi, soups, and salads are served in quiet surroundings in the basement of the old Hillsboro Library. Wonderful grilled and fried meats and vegetables are also available, accompanied by a vast sake selection.
A popular roadside café serves burgers, sandwiches, great soups, salads, pizza, and daily specials. The burger selection includes not only beef, but seafood, chicken, turkey, and veggie options. If the weather is nice, sit outside in their beautiful garden area out back. A video game room keeps kids happy.
