Abilities Diner and Bakery

Sweet Life, to me, is like coming home…read more While growing up, we'd come here after pretty much anything positive to celebrate. Then, for years it was one of two places I both wanted to go to and take people to experience each time I visited. Now that I live here again, I strangely only get delivery. However, even saying the name brings on a childish grin (and possibly happy tears) to my eyes! It doesn't hurt that their key lime tart is my favorite dessert not called sorbet of all time. Oh, yes, they also have sorbet, and while it isn't on Wanderlust's level, I don't care. They execute every single thing with a level of precision and care that you just don't see often, and somehow do it in a way that feels welcoming! Thank you, Sweet Life, thank you.

Amazing desserts Vegan also…read more Creative and delicious Cakes, pastries and other sweets

Lemon poppy seed Dome and white chocolate, birthday cake bites

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Slice of the London Fog Cake Slice of Chai Spice Cheesecake Pistachio Raspberry Rose Cake

Horai

4.8(26 reviews)

0.9 mi

Had one of the best lattes here. The coffee had a nice roast taste to it. Not bitter and it was…read moresmooth. I also ordered a tea cake along with it but can't remember what exactly it was. All I remember is, it had maple frosting on it. It was really good I wanted to go back the next day and order another one. If anyone know what tea cake i'm talking about, let me know!

Saturday Market was the first time I ran into this bakery. I was most pleasantly discover they were…read moreactually a café, too. Service by Emma was attentive and friendly, with sage advice about options. Ordered the same honey challah bread from the weekend, but sliced and toasted with butter. $10/loaf Amazing butter. Decided to add salt and cracked pepper and then I discovered they had an awesome hot sauce. Added a few drops of that, too, and it is very good toast. Decided to pick up some additional mini challah loaves $6 to freeze and take back for family's Christmas. Also ordered the maple syrup winter squash cinnamon roll $8. It was heated and delicious. Could not leave without trying the chocolate chip cookies just $2. I was persuaded by MR two are better than one and now I have one for the road. For a drink decided to try one of the J-Teas they serve. Just guess which one.

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Organic bread and pastries

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Outdoor seating

Noisette Pastry Kitchen

4.3(257 reviews)

0.4 mi

Roasted leg of lamb sandwich with arugula and sun-dried tomatoes on toasted sourdough is some kind…read moreof deliciousness for lunch on a sunny day with a side of Topochico and espresso for an espresso tonic in the sun. Thanks to Dillon who sliced the baguette for me to take home. Always love the ambience of the flowers looking so casually gorgeous and the happy plants thriving in their spaces. Picked up three different cookies as a quick thank you for the professional staff team over at Pacific Photo for helping with some urgent business yesterday.

I found this place on Yelp, which seemed promising, but we had a mediocre experience…read more The place was slammed on a Sunday and the staff seemed a bit overwhelmed. Chairs and stools are metal/wood - does not appear to be a cafe you spend a long time relaxing. We grabbed 3 pastries/baked goods. The tomato galette was tasty, but very watery in the middle. Our hand pie was very cold in the center, but we suffered through it. The little almond brown butter cake thing was great. I would go early on a weekday if ever again.

Just the decor but I love the fresh persimmons and pinecones being used

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Palace Bakery

4.2(62 reviews)

0.7 mi

Palace Bakery (now known as Palace Coffee Roasters) is has been around Eugene for decades, but I've…read morenever actually been here until recently. When I was growing up we didn't really visit bakeries, I don't drink coffee, and my mom was a black coffee only sort of person, so not really much need. Whilst visiting Saturday Market I stopped in with my tired, grumpy toddler to get her a hot chocolate. I got myself one too, and it was excellent. The whipped cream especially was nice; I am positive it's made from heavy whipping cream and it was so yummy I just wanted to eat some whipped cream. I know my kiddo enjoyed hers, especially if the state of her face and clothes was any indication. I've had a lot of hot chocolate, including from Mindy's in Chicago which many like to claim as the best (it's good, but honestly a bit too thick for me), but I think Palace may have the best. The secret is that they use ganache for their hot chocolate. It's the ganache that they sell in the shop, so it's easy to acquire. The staff member mentioned that she likes to dip strawberries in it, and she said they keep it in the fridge and it stays good for a while. I'm not sure I'll pick some up this time since we're heading into the warm weather months, but we'll be getting some (or having my sister send some) as we move into autumn for sure. I will say that if you get hot chocolate you will need to check work--TWICE I asked for whipped cream, at two different visits, and they didn't put any on (though they left space for it, so either fill it with chocolate or add the cream please). I was planning to get a maple bar here, but when I saw them changed my mind--they didn't look particularly appetizing. They had several other pastries though so it was an easy swap out for a kouign amann, my favorite pastry, and a marionberry strudel. Both were great. The marionberry strudel was particularly special since marionberries are more tart blackberry variant native to Marion County, Oregon; marionberries are rarely found outside Oregon, and if so not much beyond the border states. It was overflowing with marionberry and hit the spot, and my little one was a fan too. There was a good amount of seating, too, spread across two rooms. There's an entrance both from the Park Street side and Pearl; on the west side you'll get to see the bakers hard at work. They had some huge breakfast burritos that looked really good, but since I wasn't heading home immediately we took a pass on them--this time. Parking is street only, though it's not unlikely that you'll find parking on Pearl, Broadway, Oak, or Park.

I always love swinging by Palace Bakery and slipping to the back to see what's going on through the…read morelarge viewing window showing the bakers at work. Don't skip this part when you drop by. A friend warned me that Saturday market was happening so parking might be difficult but the 30 minute and one hour slots in front of the bakery are very helpful. I ordered a 20 ounce Matcha with water, a 20 ounce iced black black tea infused with vanilla bean -- it's incredibly refreshing! -- and one of their amazing freshly squeezed orange juices. It's a bakery to be sure but don't let that fool you: the beverages here are just THAT GOOD. One drink doesn't feel like it's going to be enough... and in my experience, it's usually not. There are staff are all very helpful...there but today one young woman stood out fif only I could remember her name!) but she has glasses with hair tied back and was going through the line taking orders to ensure that customers were greeted and welcomed and had a chance to place their orders in advance. Their jalapeño biscuits are outstanding -- don't skip the honey butter... it deserves to be slathered on -- and if you're looking for comfort food, try their banana bread loaf or their zucchini bread. One more thing that I find really wonderful here: at 2 o'clock there espresso goes on sale. Yes. You heard that right. So for those of us who feel that coffee should happen all through the day... This is your place for an espresso deal.

Pecan Scone and the Apple Fritter

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Lemon Poppy Scones

Hideaway Bakery

3.9(345 reviews)

2.5 mi

For her birthday, I wanted to treat my daughter to her favorite chocolate cake which is from…read moreHideaway Bakery. We were going to have lunch, & decided on the BLTE sandwich. Delicious! Perfectly toasted sourdough bread with the scrambled eggs done just right. All around just perfect! ...both of us gave it thumbs up. As for the cake- decadent as expected. Also the young lady who took our order was absolutely great! She even found candles (since I forgot to bring any). I forgot her name but a big thank you to her.)

Love the outside area. Coffee is pretty good. Pastries and…read morefood offerings disappointing. Samosa and turkey panini inedible. Something very oddly astringent on turkey panini and samosa dry and cloves overpowering. The sweet pastries are cloying. We have now tried 8 items looking for our thing but don't love their flavors.

Inside.

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Pinch of Salt Bakery

4.9(14 reviews)

0.2 mi

Wow, how can a small food truck offer such big punches of delicious desserts?! Their thumbprint…read morecookies? Deliciously buttery with sweet sweet jam. Their cream puffs? Get out of here! And, OMG, their s'mores cookie?! THEIR S'MORES COOKIE! Just stop. This may be a bold thing I am about to say here, but I think they make the best macarons in town. The flavour profiles are some of the most unique flavours I have ever seen packed into a cookie. This dessert truck is small but mighty. Can't recommend this place enough for everyone with a sweet tooth.

Great cart with a fun selection of foods! Burgers, sandwiches with amazing desserts…read more I got a test burger; peanut butter, bacon, egg, omg it was perfectly balanced and delicious.

Brookie

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Brookie

Saverio's bakery

4.9(23 reviews)

3.5 mi

The bread is wonderful and made with several varieties of local flour from the Camas Mill. I love…read morethe Kalamata Levain, the regular Levain, and the New York rye for open faced sandwiches, canapés, & Rueben's, the baguettes for dips and hors d'ouvres. Love the chocolate croissants available on Saturdays. This local bakery is a real gem. The Levain is fermented over five days, naturally risen, and somehow my Celiac friend can eat it.

I've bought bread here a few times. It's the best and the owner is so kind. Last time I was in…read morethey had expanded their offerings of some pastries. Love helping small businesses in our community thrive.

3 croissants, 3 chocolate croissants and a white levain French bread

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Southpine Bakery

4.6(178 reviews)

3.5 mi

I stopped in here this morning after getting blood drawn next door. I had been fasting so I was…read morehungry and I'd been wanting to try this place for a while. It is so cute and lovely! It was super busy when I visited around 9:45am on a Monday, so you know they're good. I was greeted immediately and placed my order quickly. The girl working the register was super helpful and friendly. I wanted to try the seasonal banana bread cold brew, but I can't have caffeinated drinks so I asked if it could be made decaf. She said she can do it as a decaf latte instead and I agreed. It is SO good! It's sweet, but not overwhelmingly so. You can taste banana and cinnamon, perfectly balanced. I was worried the banana flavor would be fake tasting but it's not, it tastes like real bananas. I also got the Sasquatch sushi because I had to know what it was and it was amazing. It's a pbj with banana, in sushi form! It's such a cool idea and tasted fantastic. My partner was also super entertained by it and he loved it too. I got the Sunbreak breakfast sandwich and it was delicious. Everything I had here today was fantastic! I love this little cafe and will absolutely be back. I already recommended them to two of my friends as well. Go here, you won't regret it!

The ham and havarti sandwich with onion jam is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had!!!! This…read moreplace is popular and you will wait for a reason. The food is perfect and the service is excellent. This is one of my go tos.

By the time I left the tables were full.

Pineapple upside down cake

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Latte

Metropol Bakery

3.8(140 reviews)

1.5 mi

Hands down the best bakery in Eugene! The cinnamon guys are a perfect answer to the cinnamon roll…read morethat is too heavy for me. My husband gets the best claw every time! Their scones are also perfect! I'm always so tempted by the cakes in the case, I'll have to try them next time. The service is slow but so what! They are very friendly.

...and what is lunch without a dessert? After eating lunch next door, we come here and are…read moremesmerized by the offerings of treats. Muffins, cakes, coffees.. We loaded up on a selection of cookies to take home then settled in for a slice of cake. I went for the September Cake. It is a light chocolate cake filled with a whipped cream center. The cake is a very light cake with a mild chocolate flavor and not too rich. The frosting is very light and not over sweet, like a buttercream frosting maybe? The staff is polite and enthusiastic with a warm smile. There was plenty of seating available and the atmosphere was a welcoming one.

Interior

Bear claw and cinnamon guy.

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Barry's Espresso Bakery & Deli

4.5(215 reviews)

1.8 mi

wow, this place should be on everyone's radar. the parking…read morelot was close to full at lunchtime on a tuesday which should tell you how popular it is. i got the order to go for three of us: two blts and one club sandwich. i had asked that one be marked without cream cheese and that's how it was when taken out of the bag. service was great-super friendly! and the sandwiches are A-MAZ-ING! super flavor and the whole sandwich is so big that you can totally get two meals out of a whole sandwich unless you're super hungry. now that i know about barry's, when i'm back in town, i'll be making sure to stop by if not for a sandwich, then a baked good.

Great breakfast spot with good coffee and quick service! There are plenty of tables but it gets…read morequite busy.

Pastrami, Roast Beef on Swiss and Rye.

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Breakfast

Abilities Diner and Bakery - bakeries - Updated August 2026

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New Day Bakery

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