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.

What a wonderful way to start the day. Unique, quiet and just plain super drinks and really good…read morepastries and food.

Cannot recommend highly enough!…read more It might just be a nook coffee shop in the International Market building, but they provided much more than that to me. Having traveled a long way to be in Eugene (OK, well, Springfield) for a family medical instance, I needed a respite and someplace to get some work done. Riverbend unknowingly provided exactly that. A 16 oz. cup of their dark roast ran me $2.25, which is an absurdly low price in today's economy. I married that with a coffee cake muffin, which had a very short lifespan. The menu has plenty to choose from; all of the standards between latte to Americano, baked goods plus biscuits and gravy on the ready. My coffee and muffin were delivered with a smile and a friendly reminder of ensuring that the Wi-Fi password had a capital letter in it. Seating is in the large vestibule of the International Market building, but that's all I really needed. I refilled my coffee and slurped it down twice while being able to stay productive and enjoy a quiet environment. Riverbend Coffee wasn't what I was expecting, but it was EXACTLY what I wanted and, more importantly, what I needed.

While we were on the wait list for dinner across the street at Gianni's we decided to walk around…read moreand take a look at the other stores in the area here by the UO campus. I had the intentions just to browse until I saw their cheese cake brownie. I had no idea what Gianni's had on their dessert menu and I didn't care to wait and find out. I chose that before we went to eat, and we had dinner I dug in and it was love at first bite. Since I'm not a coffee drinker I never step into small cafes on my own or look around to check out pastries, but I'm glad I made the exception here.

Sweet Life Petite is the mini-version of the original Sweet Life. This one's located on Campus…read more(well, not technically on campus but like right by campus). It is indeed pretty small; there's an "in" door and an "out" door so and since the line can form pretty quickly. They're pretty fast though, so even if the line is close to the door (which it was once when I visited) you'll still be out within about 10 minutes or fewer. One of my favorite things from Sweet Life are their morning pastries--specifically, their cinnamon roll and the lemon cream bun. Both are amazing, and whilst the cinnamon roll is my personal favorite, if you have to choose get the lemon cream bun. It's different from something you've tried before; you can't get one of these everywhere and it's amazing. Their tiramisu is good too, and the some of their other cakes. Check out their specials--there's always something good to choose from. This location has no dedicated parking, just a few spots on the street (shared with Prince Puckler's, the pizza place, and other businesses around). There's a lot of outdoor seating, nice for warm summer evenings.

Sensational, superb, sublime. All the superlatives…read more Not only is the food delicious, you'll leave feeling hale and hearty. I could not recommend it more.

We found this place by a random google search. We had no idea it's been here for 3 years!!…read more We went for the soft-serve ice cream and it is so heavenly!! I had the peanut butter with chocolate sauce and my wife had vanilla bean with mint chocolate sauce. Both were amazing, but the peanut butter was the best I've ever had. One of the owners also gave us a sample if the blueberry pie smoothy which was creamy and delicious. We talked to big owners and they are so kind and sweet. I brought home a bag of the pecan shortbread cookies too and they are delightful. We will be coming back again and again to this lovely place!

I can't believe we've lived off of River Road for 10 years and haven't tried this place yet. We…read morewill be returning to try all the different bread, pastry and baked goods. The loaves of bread looked so enticing, right there as you're waiting to order, it was hard not to buy one yet. We came by for breakfast on a Saturday morning. The fresh made menu is small but I enjoyed not having to pick between 30 different options on 10 pages. Even then I had a hard time deciding between the biscuits and gravy and the breakfast sandwich. Ultimately the gentleman ahead of us in line recommended the B&G so that's what I got (a half order anyway). My father ordered the croissant and egg sandwich and my husband ordered the eggs Bennie. I don't think we waited more than 10 minutes for food. My B&G were very good, it was a slightly different biscuit than I expected but I still really liked it, it had kind of a buttery-crisp crust on it (think almost grilled cheese exterior). Very good. My husband enjoyed his benedict but my father felt the croissant sandwich was missing something flavor-wise but to be fair he admitted his taste buds aren't what they used to be now that he's 83. The outside area looked inviting, it was a nice enough day we should have sat out there. The staff were friendly and happy and quick. It was nice to see they had publications to read while you wait or games (kids and adults). Definitely returning!

What a great place to have a little lunch and pick up some bread or cinnamon rolls to take home…read more Absolutely LOVE everything I've had there. The staff is great! I give their service 5 stars. They are efficient and caring about their customers. Another note, the ca this time offe is always clean.

I'm in town from San Diego visiting family and was dying for some good coffee after a very long…read moretravel day yesterday. Old crow coffee popped up a the closest coffee stop so I decided to give it a try. The staff were friendly and helpful despite my clearly haggard demeanor. Thank you for the great coffee to get my day started.

I absolutely love this place. The barista's are very friendly, and the coffee tastes wonderful. I…read moreusually have to ask them to hold some of the syrup because I notice sometimes their drinks come out very sweet. I do wish their drinks were made with more ice, I have had an iced latte a few times where it was more warm than an iced beverage until it sat a while. It's my go to coffee spot while I'm visiting family in Springfield. My favorite is the coconut dream!

On the corner and just the right vibe. Bright with windowed walls, the service is always on point…read more Usually a line but that's how you know the community appreciates the cafe and the line moves steadily. Ordered a matcha ($5) and half order of sandwich ($8) with ham, fresh mozzarella, arugula, and the secret ingredient: apricot jam. Picked up a banana bc it's just $.50, too. The berry scone was delicious and skillfully baked. What caught my attention was the display of eye-catching tarot cards on sale, along with pieces of Paulo Santo to clear. A selection of unique decks that have been curated by the owner. A 3-card reading is also just $8 by a very gifted and clairvoyant psychic and medium: she's experienced and incredibly clear. Highly recommend getting a read. Tables are filled but the atmosphere is quiet and comfortable to work; there is also a couched sitting area at the other end of the store. They have a wall to celebrate canine friends, too. A clear sense of welcoming and hospitality permeates. Glad for such a community centric corner cafe.

I've been meaning to visit Community Cup for so long, and I'm so glad I've finally gotten to go!…read more Their coffee was great, their vibes were cozy, and their decor was adorable! I love that everything was tarot/fortune themed! They offer tarot sets for purchase, and even singular mini tarot card fortunes with guidance! Their breakfast sandwich was also yummy, and I would definitely love to come back here!

Fun atmosphere with comfortable furniture, friendly and helpful staff, and some of the best coffee…read morein Eugene. We stop in every week after the farmers market and it's one of the highlights of my week.

Make it a point to find this downtown EUG treasure. It's the secret tucked away in a lovely spot…read moresurrounded by unique shops like Pocket O Posies a first of its kind in downtown EUG parfumerie nestled in the stylish art deco Miners Building across from the delicious Vietnamese place Bon Mi...and the building next door houses J. Michael's Fine Books and Porterhouse Clothing place that sells raw denim jeans 2'd hand and Darn Tough socks). Don't miss a chance to stop in and try this fantastic little coffee corner! Heading to J Michael's Books on a rainy day, tucked into the building and encountered this coffee nook with the best service and amazing vibe! A rainy day find worth returning to its super comfortable plushy booth seats. Ordered my matcha strong and clean, and got it just as desired. They serve Noble Coffee proudly. Sunny and Adam make the place. And the 70's boogie music made the vibe.