Big Stuff Barbecue

Breakfast outdoors in charming Cottage Grove on the main drag. Got there right at 9:00 am when they…read moreopened. Found 2 hour street parking right across from the restaurant. Nice small group of tables outside some of which have umbrellas for shade. The menu is very nice with a good number of options that are vegan friendly. I ended up ordering the salmon plate which had a nice portion of perfectly cooked salmon topped with a couple onion slices and some avocado. Subbed out a fruit bowl for the potatoes and toast and added a couple more eggs and a sausage patty to round out. Really good coffee that the server kept topped up for me. Very impressed for a small diner with the food prep, the atmosphere, and the Service. Everything all in with tip was about $40. There's a few places like this in cottage Grove, but I definitely recommend you give this one a try.

We rode our bikes with our friends into Cottage Grove from Baker Bay Campground at Dorena Lake…read more Great ride! Our friend Dan chose Jack Sprat's. We sat outside at a sidewalk table. The menu has pretty good variety. I ordered the Stuffed Poblano. The description looked like it was missing something so I ordered cheese to go on it. Flavor-wise it was ok. The chicken wasn't seasoned very well. There was a huge amount of sweet potato cubes with it. I like sweet potatoes but it was just too much and overpowered the dish. The temperature of my food wasn't hot but just warm...was it sitting around on the pass too long? I didn't like that but I didn't go to the trouble of sending it back. My husband got the Beans and Rice with the chicken breast on top, like what came on mine. He liked his well enough. Our other friend is a wanna-be-healthy guy and a vegetarian so he got Trust Your Gut. It had avacado, sauerkraut, tempeh, and...I don't know what else. You can scrutinize the picture if you want. He liked his. But since I'm the one giving the star rating, I'm giving it a 3. If we are ever in Cottage Grove again I want to try somewhere else.

Looking out towards the front door

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Vintage Inn Restaurant

3.3(190 reviews)

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Stopped in, passing through. Easy to find and lots of parking. Quiet and friendly. Fast service,…read moreexactly what I ordered (ham scramble & biscuit n gravy) and delicious food and never empty coffee.

A mom and pop outfit to be sure. This is a good stop for solid comfort food. The interior is…read morelarge, well lit and clean. Staff are friendly and very accommodating. We showed up as a group of seven and in no time had put together several options for us, never had that kind of reception before. The staff were completely familiar with the menu and options and even offered alternatives. Overall we found this to be a very friendly environment in a comfortable down home way. Right off of Interstate 5, easy to find, plenty of parking and plenty of tables. I opted for the Philly cheesesteak with fries. It was done exactly the way it is supposed to be done with all the ingredients marrying together to make the perfect sandwich. Others in my group had breakfast plates, taco salad which was huge, various egg dishes... everyone enjoyed their meals. They made our family get-together a very nice experience.

Chef Salad

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Stacy's Covered Bridge Restaurant

3.6(125 reviews)

0.2 mi

Service is always very good. But the decor is TIRED and…read moreshabby from the wobbly, stained chair cushions to the tattered and worn out carpet. We normally eat here for the nightly specials or the early bird fare but last night there were only 3 other customers at 6pm. With the place being almost empty, we noticed the strong smell of mildew. I asked for a pink burger and it was so hard and over cooked, so I ate my fries which were very good hand cut and crispy , then took the rest home for the dog as it was not edible.

The food is decent and the service was great. If you can get over the smell of mildew. Very strong…read more My favorite part of the meal was the Shrimp Cocktail and the Potatoes.

Inside view of Stay's Covered Bridge Restaurant, June, 2014

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Addi's Diner

4.6(483 reviews)

17.3 mi

I can't rave enough about Addi's Diner. It is always busy so expect to wait a little bit especially…read moreon the weekends. Addi is the friendliest diner owner around. All of the staff are amazing and I've never had a bad experience with customer service. Many staff are high school students. My son worked there and absolutely loved working for Addi. Many customers are regulars and many out of towners that hear word of mouth how great this place is. Prices are fair and you get ALOT of food. Everything tastes great. I have yet to have a dish that didn't taste good. Fresh and made to order. Very flavorful food. The pancake is huge as well as the cinnamon roll. 4 people could eat it and each would have a belly full. The vibe is cute inside and very cozy. I love to sit and look at the decor. You can't go wrong with Addi's Diner.

Service was very kind and quick, despite it being fairly full when we got there!…read moreFood was great, pancake was huge obviously, and tasted good, it made good leftovers too. :) The big eats are definitely huge, can't imagine how big the chicken fried steak is. Great portions, affordable IMO. Definitely can see this being a casual spot to catch up, for family meals or for a couple, I came for my birthday with my boyfriend!

Corned beef hash

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Takoda's

4.5(201 reviews)

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We both ordered the special of the da:. Small custom made Calazone with Small one time through…read moresalad bar. All of the ingredients in the salad bar were cold and fresh. They had quite a few options to choose from. The Calazone were made with your choice of fresh vegetables & meats. We requested a serving of red sauce to top the Calazone. Both the salad and Calazone were good, and filling, too

nice garden to eat in. Fast and super friendly waitress. Husband and I split their appetizer potato…read morespirals with bbq pulled pork on it and melted cheese sauce. So good, finger licking yummy after a long hot hike. Had a nice beer as well and enjoyed the garden. That appetizer was more than enough for the two of us for a late lunch.

Waterfall on the back patio and flower beds.

Prime Rib Daily Special

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Takoda's front entrance

Don's Main Street Family Restaurant

3.8(198 reviews)

53.5 mi

The food was great. I had the James Bronco browns. Great portion size and cooked just right. The…read morecoffee is a little weak, but I can let that slide. Typical small town diner atmosphere. The service was solid.

We had a sealed bag to go order. I don't even know where to start. Between items missing and the…read moreones that we did receive being subpar. I gave them 2 stars because the hot turkey sandwich plate looks promising, fingers crossed and hopefully there's mashed potatoes underneath! We were missing our pie, salad dressings, cheese in the cheese sticks, and a decent order of Mojo's. This is our third try with them. We won't be ordering from them again when we're in town, which is a bummer because I really love to support small town local businesses.

Small Mojos. Bottom of the barrel? There's barely 5 fries in there.

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Stewart's 58 Drive-in

4.7(222 reviews)

28.6 mi

2 of us ate good "real meat" burgers with cheddar cheese. Fries are separate but you get a lot and…read morea free small drink. We split an order and didn't finish them. Shakes are real too, 20 oz, $10. A bit pricey. $42 before tip. Owners are new (3weeks).

Good food - but on the pricy side for casual fast food…read more Super good service! Dining options indoor and outside. July 2024 Menu attached.

Here's the sign! Right next to Les Schwab, and across from the Best Western motel.

Cheeseburger, fries and onion rings

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Dutch Bros Coffee

4.3(71 reviews)

0.9 mi

This is a regular stop for us on our way to Beaverton and heading home to Southern California. The…read morestaff are always very outgoing, energetic and friendly. We normally order the same drinks no matter which Dutch Bros we visit but as they say, if you know what you like, stick to it.

Can never go wrong with Dutch. Awesome vibe, chill, and very upbeat! They are all rockin the CG…read moreDutch.

You've never had coffee like this. Get energized at Dutch Bros!

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Mom's Kitchen

4.6(336 reviews)

64.0 mi

Becky is fantastic She sells me just enough macula stout so…read moreI can still drive home and not get arrested. I am allergic to Azoida......., used only in the United States, to bleach flour, so I avoid the food, though I have heard it is very good

This is a place that the whole family love coming to with great food and amazing people. The…read morecomments below are from the most picky children in the world. This is the best restaurant I have been to and the food is so good and the people here are nice. I love the apple cider. It is soo good! There pancakes are SO big!!!! Best restaurant ever. The hot chocolate was so good, and the food is also very good! Thank you, Moms kitchen for the great food and the good memories. Keep doing what you do.

11.24.23 dining room

Hashbrowns o'brien - potatoes, peppers, and onions. Gooey in the middle and crispy on the outside!

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11.24.23 corner of Sherman and Florida Avenues

The Pink House

2.8(43 reviews)

0.4 mi

I came here to lunch today with family You seat yourself, which is fine…read more The menus are sitting on the table. It took a little bit, so I went up to the counter and I asked the owner/manager if they still have pulled pork sandwiches here he walk away as I was talking and waiting for an answer?? He started no we don't as he walk away from me and went to the table to assist other customers. I thought that was very odd and rude because he went to where my family was sitting so I went and sat down and then I asked him again and he said no we don't so we started ordering then he said I'll be back came back to our order. He was very disorganized very rude AnyWho I thought that was rude and odd of him. He took our order. I did order a half BLT with the soup $10.89 other family members ordered a mushroom burger / french fries $13.89 other family member ordered mozzarella sticks $7.89 bar like Food (simple food) The services was very poor&slow and at the end we paid the bill $41.00 total I was like for WHAT......... So I ask why (the owner/manager) did you charge us that much He said that we got extra I'm like noooooooooo Any who if it cost extra for cheese on a burger or if it cost extra for your french fries and if it cost extra for dipping sauce for your mozzarella sticks, stay away! Not once when he took our order that he told us there was gonna be extra cost for any of the extra stuff he claimed we added to our order I guess you can't assume that you get french fries with your burger you assume you get cheese on your sandwich or you get dipping sauce for your mozzarella sticks! I politely asked him Why didn't you let us know that there was extra cost for these items? I don't mind paying it when somebody let you know (courtesy)anyways he ended up by returning $3.00 dollars of the $8.00 dollars over charge and told me never to come in the restaurant again, all I'm saying is be AWARE of extra cost people are just trying to get away with whatever they can. That's not ok

Loved this place growing up in cottage grove so decided passing through town to order takeout and…read morethe gentleman on the phone was very unpleasant to speak with.. Once I picked up my food, there were multiple small hairs all over my burger.. melted into the cheese and two stuck to the bottom of the bun. I could not believe it, will not be going back..

Main dining area

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Matthew O.

2 years ago

"Best BBQ Joint in Town!" Walking into this small town BBQ joint was a delightful experience from start to finish. The spacious and clean environment immediately caught my eye, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The easy-to-read menus and open prep area allowed me to see the care and dedication that goes into their food. By far, this is the best BBQ in the area for miles around! The flavors were outstanding, and I couldn't get enough. The customer service was exceptional - welcoming and attentive. I find myself coming back every time I'm in town because I just can't resist! This place is hands down the best BBQ joint around here. Thank you for providing such delicious food and top-notch service. I highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for a fantastic BBQ experience! read more

Jackson L.

12 years ago

Barbecue 2 days in a row why I think so. Pretty darn good BBQ to choose from here. I'd like that the sauce is sweet and a little tangy. The decor inside of it here is kind of old western and that also is kind of need to look at while you eat. You can definitely tell they smoke their meat right here as it has a nice little smokey punch to it. I will have to come back and try the ribs next time. read more

Stella P.

14 years ago

Best BBQ West of down south! Saturday is the Rib Sampler special. Smoky, tender goodness! Cornbread muffins were the bomb too! Moist but not too sweet. Mac salad a bit plain and baked beans a bit sweet, but oh well...The spicy chicken is good too, makes a great sandwich. Quality wood smoked BBQ! You can smell it blocks away... Friendly staff, comfortable seating, good brews. read more

Mark W.

7 years ago

We stopped by on a Friday night at 745. They refused to seat us since it was too close to closing time. They told us this as they were seating another party. Not impressed. read more

Anthony H.

12 years ago

Not overpowering very well cooked BBQ! Sauce is good, meat is perfect, and the sides taste great!

Bill G.

10 years ago

When family comes from out of town they always want to drop in at The Big Stuff!

Sherry D.

15 years ago

Darn good, old fashioned bar be cue and nice guys too!

Medicine B.

14 years ago

Wonderful BBQ at a fair price.

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