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    Buddy's Diner

    4.3 (343 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    BUDDY'S DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chocolate chip pancakes
    Stephen B.

    Wow!!! Great diner food, especially Sunday morning before flying out. Nostalgic decor. Awesome choices and tasty indeed. If Chicken Fried Steak fan, YEAH!!!!! Worth any wait. Stephanie out waitress, sweet as apple pie!

    Kids breakfast
    Erin E.

    Definitely your typical greasy spoon type breakfast place. We had a group of 6 so we had a bit of a longer wait. The kids breakfast portion is huge! I got the red velvet pancake special which was a fun version of pancakes except for the cream cheese icing that came with it, I was glad I asked for it on the side. Our waitress was super friendly. The rest of our party got sandwiches. My husband didn't love his chicken fried steak sandwich but over all we had a good experience! It's definitely on the list of another breakfast place we can hit up!

    Hello Mary Lou with Amazing Bacon
    Ruthie K.

    SO CUTE!!! What a lovely little stop! The food was incredible, exactly what you would want out of a diner... down to the quirky names for the dishes! The service was fantastic and fun, the vibe is so cute in there! It's a blast from a past, quickly seated and quickly received our meals.

    a monster of a biscuit! Yummy too!
    Charlie G.

    A friend of mine recommended that I go to Buddy's for one of my favorite meals - Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy. They only serve breakfast (all day) and lunch. And the Chicken fried steak (Love Me Tender on the menu) that they serve is breakfast style with eggs and potatoes and bread choice. I ordered that with crispy hash browns, over medium eggs, and a biscuit. Nice plating... and a tasty chicken fried steak too (although you can't see it under that excellent gravy (large chunks of sausage in it!). Hash browns were good, as were the eggs. The biscuit is HUGE... literally bigger than my fist. And with some butter and apple butter, it was good. Almost too much, lol! Service? Top of the line... the young ladies that waited on me were excellent, with good follow up too!

    Couldn't leave a better review. Food was served fast, hot, and delicious. Heartfelt atmosphere, workers, and even customers themselves. I will be back.

    Pancakes eggs bacon build your own.
    Kenny N.

    The food is amazing and so fresh. I wanted to share that they actually cook them right in front of you. If you're looking for fresh fast food then this is your place.

    Savannah H.

    The cutest diner! So much wonderful decoration that gives that amazing retro feel. Buddy's truly has the best breakfast and lunch in town. My whole family loves it here! You'll most likely have a short wait due to them being so popular but it's worth it. The servers are the most absolute kind angels who always brighten our day when we're there. When you order a cocoa or coffee it will be served in a cool mug every time! The food is always perfect, the stuffed French toast is my favorite, but I've never had food from Buddy's that I didn't love. Definitely a staple in Eugene that is a must try!

    Michael D.

    Like a trip back to the good food and fun dining experiences of days gone by. The menu is chock full of excellent diner classics. All served by wonderful waitresses making sure the coffee cups are always full. Looking forward to stopping in for a cheeseburger and milk shake. Who could ask for anything more? For those interested in more there are plenty of great options on the menu.

    Good 'ol fashion chicken fried steak breakfast
    Robin F.

    Came back twice more! Family restaurant and all fresh and best diner! Thank you all for giving us good all day sustenance with the Momma touch for our outdoor & indoor adventures!

    Chicken Fried Steak, biscuit with honey butter
    Bianca Mellado ..

    Came in for a quick fuel up during our roadtrip from CA- Portland and did not disappoint. Truly mom and pop feel, the diner gives that home feel and the staff was super friendly. We sat at the diner and shared the chicken fried steak with a side of biscuit with honey butter.

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    Great food!!!! Nice staff! Affordable!! Food quickly prepared. Can't wait to go back.

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    Buddy's always has good food and healthy portions. The staff is always friendly. It's a breakfast go to!

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    5 years ago

    Love love their stuffed French toast. Friendly prompt service. Always busy on weekend mornings, so be prepared to wait.

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    5 years ago

    Great food, amazing service, what's not to like about this place? I do miss the fresh made buns though

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    3 years ago

    This place had really good food and amazingly fast service. Thank you ladys and gents.

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    6 years ago

    Cute decor and great service but seriously the blandest most generic food, I got the corned beef hash and it tasted like dog food..

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    Great breakfast with good service. Bacon runs the gamut so work with them on that and you'll be okay!!

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    Needed an early breakfast with my daughter, and a local sent me here. Cute little place, but…read morereally its all about the service. Addi herself waited on us and was super personable and sweet. I heard her across the cafe ask after a customer's new baby -- he hadn't been in for a year, she just remembered. A homeless guy came in and she listened to his rambling story attentively, then got him some food and sent him on his way. She's a gem. The food was pretty typical greasy spoon breakfast, which is exactly what I wanted. Solid meal and much appreciated at that hour. I think I heard then say they opened at 4am. Delightful little life saver of a spot.

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    Pancakes so golden, yet sitting too long-- They lost all…read moretheir heat and didn't quite belong! The Original Pancake House in Eugene is a charming, family-friendly spot with genuine warmth and stellar coffee. The casual, lively vibe makes it feel like the proper brunch destination you'd hope for from a legendary breakfast joint. We ordered their hero dish--a side of buttermilk pancakes--and the Irish Omelette. The pancakes delivered real flavor: fluffy, tender, with classic buttermilk tang. My only critique? They arrived cool, likely from sitting in the warmth window a bit too long. Off the griddle, these would shine. The Irish Omelette was more disappointing. Designed to be airy and light with corned beef and potatoes inside, ours was overcooked and rubbery--far from the delightful, pillowy texture it should be. For a restaurant with this history, execution should be consistent. The coffee and service were warm and attentive, which goes a long way. 3/5 stars. Worth visiting for atmosphere, especially if your pancakes arrive hot. Try during slower service to avoid the window-sit fate. The Portland location executes at a higher level.

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