Saw a couple of TikTok videos about this place and had to check it out myself. Right away, we noticed the place was busy, most likely due to a football game the college had going on that day, however, the wait time was relatively short. The restaurant was buzzing with conversations and laughs, which brought a sense of community. Our server was super sweet and attentive (wish I would have gotten her name). We order the custom breakfast and the Classic Denver Omelette and everything was delicious. The pancakes were my favorite thing we ordered, as they were soft and fluffy. I am definitely coming back! :) read more

Buddy's Diner - Custom breakfast & Classic Denver Omelette - Diners Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

I've been here 3-4 times & everything I've ordered is excellent‼ From the Patty Melt today to the Grilled Chicken Wrap served with homemade Potato salad to their Cobb Salad, everything is fresh! I've really enjoyed the staff. Nancy is top notch!. Definitely check this place out, you won't leave hungry that's for sure! read more

Excellent food. Generous portions very fast efficient service. Wait staff were very good. Nice atmosphere and clean. We were a party of 5 and got seated promptly with just a small wait read more

Everything you want in a diner. I had the BLTA(hold the cheese) with tots. Perfect. Good amount of all ingredients, piping hot. Crunchy tots. Hubby had the Greek omelette and ate every bit. Said it was great. His hash browns were nice and crispy. The place was really busy (it was Father's Day) and there was a line the whole time we were there. Seems normal based on the locals reaction. But they moved people through nicely. Didn't feel rushed. read more

We had the Sweet pig and stuffed French toast. Our waitress was sweet and cheerful. Love the old diner vibes. read more

Buddy's Diner - We got the Sweet Pig and stuffed French toast. All was delish! Our waitress was sweet and smiley. Loved the old diner vibes. - Diners Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Ate again @ Buddy's for lunch. As always the food was very good & the service was quick, as well as efficient! Personally, I love their "Classic". read more

We are back in town for a few days so a return visit to Buddy's was in order. The hard part is deciding on the entree that will accompany the star ** hand cut French fries ** Today I am going with the basic Buddy Burger. DH is having a club sandwich. I appreciate the extra effort to have hand made burger patties, but the result is so much better than the pressed/frozen patties used in some place. The meat on the club sandwich was fresh and tasty. The fries were unbeatable. Fresh brewed iced tea kept coming as I needed a top off. Service was friendly and attentive. The place was clean, the music was fun. They close at 2 so I got to watch while the outdoor seating was hosed off and closed down. Sanitation was evident with hand sanitizer at the entrance and at each table along with sanitary wipes. read more

Buddy's Diner - Outdoor seating and inside hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes. They clear the tables between customers - Diners Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Parking is AWFUL. Service was sub-par. Food is meh at best. Don't bother. I don't have anything else to say but haven't met the character requirement read more

Friendly people and the TRUE diner experience!!! A throwback! Highly recommend...a must stop in Eugene.

Buddy's diner it's a great place to eat.Great service , they run like a well oiled machine. Food is always hot and served quickly. read more

Buddy's Diner - Love me tender (chicken fried steak )eggs and hash browns and homemade biscut - Diners Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Best breakfast burritos ever!!! And great service. Good atmosphere. Love it. We will definitely be coming back

A solid 5 stars. The ambiance is 50's diner; kitschy and comfortable. The service so friendly and attentive, and the food is delicious and (too) plentiful. Husband had eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy--eggs cooked to order and everything piping hot. The Lulu's vegetarian omelette with home fries was out of this world. Omelet bursting with vegetables and cheese. They serve excellent coffee and they serve it in large mugs, so you don't run too low. We were just passing through and read the Yelp reviews. Easy on and off from I-5. Highly recommended! read more

The food was fresh and piping hot, the service was ok. Not too busy at 1 in the afternoon but good enough flow of people to keep them busy. Nothing remarkable or unremarkable about it all but good nonetheless. read more

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The food was terrific, large portions and was served quickly! The restaurant is small so we had a bit of a wait, but they move customers through efficiently. read more

Another lovely breakfast. Arrived on weekday around 930- had to wait a couple minutes for a table- you sign yourself in- very attentive waitstaff and my coffee cup was never empty! My friend and I each had the stuffed berry pancakes that were amazing! An unassuming place that is packed with regulars and good food! read more

Leaving this review because of how great of an experience I had when visiting my Sister in Law in Eugene. My fiancée, MIL, and SIL all went to eat at this spot about 40 minutes prior to them closing. We felt hesitant to go, as we thought the kitchen would be closing down. But no, the waitresses sat us down, took our orders. And took care of us almost instantaneously. Once seated, we put in order brunch orders. And we even ordered an incredible cookies n cream shake. The food was definitely above average. For diner quality food, we definitely got our moneys worth. The eggs were not over cooked, the meats were perfectly seared, and the seasoning was on point for the burger we ordered. As a born and raised Jerseyean, Diners are in my blood from a young age. And this New Jersey native can confirm that this diner is valid, fairly priced, and has some of the best service in Eugene! Thank you! And keep it up read more

Buddy's Diner - Biscuits and Gravy - Diners Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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The food was absolutely delicious. The service was impeccable and the ambiance was so cool. When we arrived there was a wait time but it was totally worth it. read more

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I love Buddy's! It has always been such a treat to go to since I was little! The milkshakes are amazing, the 1950s theme is so cute, and the wait staff is so nice! read more

Came here for breakfast, had the best experience! Tried the breakfast burrito with the spinach wrap and the berry French toast and they were both amazing. Plus our server did an incredible job. I wish we would have caught her name because she was great. Definitely recommend this place read more

Food was good! Service was great but place does get busy, overall looked amazing and felt welcomed read more

Buddy's Diner - Breakfast 2 Eggs Hasn Browns & pancakes - Diners Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Breakfast was great. Service very timely and friendly. We'll be back soon. The big problem was way too much food. Neither of us could come close to finishing our breakfast. read more

Best diner in Eugene. Family owned and operated and it shows in the quality and service. Food is always prepared well in an ambience of a 1950s diner. Eugene's best kept secret. read more

My favorite place when I come home to visit!! They have the BEST Chicken Fried Steak!! They the service is always pleasant.

Tried to stop by for a quick meal after my appt and they had the front doors locked. An older gentleman opened the door and the lady working said they were already closed but it wasn't even 2pm yet. I feel like if you close up early or lock the doors you should probably change the hours on your front sign and online pages. The diner food looked great on here so maybe I'll come earlier next time? We'll see. read more

We went for breakfast. It was our first time. My husband had the burrito. He said it was great. I had the child pancakes, eggs, sausage. The pancakes was shaped like mickey mouse. More enough food for a adult. The service was great. Always there if we needed something. The ambiance was the 50's which was cute read more

When Amber is cooking, this is the Special you get. Chicken Fried Steak Skillet with Country Gravy. Everything was cooked to perfection. Diced Potatoes with Onions and Peppers. The Peppers where perfectly done with a slight Crunch. Good Coffee. Great Service by people who take great care of you. Your coffee cup is never empty. read more

Buddy's Diner - Chicken Fried Steak Skillet with Country Gravy - Diners Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Old school diner with delicious, home cooked breakfast. Large servings, quick service with a smile, you leave full but excited to return! We arrived around 10:30 AM and out our name on the wait list but writing our name and party size on a spiral notebook, right inside the door. A small waiting area, be sure to stick around to hear your name called! With fun 50's decor, this vintage diner provides an old school experience in a town full of eclectic, new hip spots. A gem in Eugene - check it out if you're looking for a hearty breakfast and local vibes. Hope to see you there! read more

Buddy's Diner - Chantilly Lace French Toast with Two Bacon, All American Breakfast - Diners Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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I've only ever come here for breakfast food but I love coming here for the retro atmosphere. It feels like you stepped back into time with the old timey look of this diner. They have plenty of options and everything comes out tasty. It can be pretty busy on weekends making service a tad bit slow but it's worth the wait, plus there's plenty to look at in the meantime read more

Ended up here because a different restaurant didn't work out and boy am I glad we did. Cute old school Diner feel with lots of time appropriate decor. The mozzarella sticks weren't that great so I would skip out on those but the burgers are phenomenal. Service was great and there are so many delicious items that I want to try so I'll definitely be going back. read more

Stopped in for lunch with my wife. We split the Marilyn Monroe burger. Delicious! Waitress was okay. She would have been better if she had stopped by to check with us if everything was okay. Great 50"s and 60"s background music. Apparently Justin Herbert had been in the day before. read more

Great food, and a very good staff. We ate lunch there and went back for breakfast! Whenever we are in Oregon, we will be going back.

Prices here are sky high for frozen bought burger patties. Nothing special except the shake and malted. Eight dollars for a shake. Come on!!!!! It's 2 scoops of ice cream, milk and malted milk powder. As is all the rest of there prices so for the two of us to have burgers a malted and iced tea was $41.00 for food and $10 tip for waitress she was attentive but not to overly attentive she was fine so total for a regular lunch was 51.00. Place is usually crowded. I understand inflation but they are charging for food that isn't even made from scratch. They couldn't even form a meat patty. For real they need to lower their prices because they are fleecing their customers. We will not be back. So many better diners. That are open longer than Buddy's who closes at 2 pm. Boo Buddy's!!!!!!! Don't come here unless you like empty wallets when you leave. read more

Thought I had my mind made up for what I wanted for breakfast until I saw the waitress deliver in order of the Chantilly lace French toast, which is made from their cinnamon bread. Out to be an outstanding meal. Will definitely be coming back to this diner next time I'm in Eugene, Oregon. Can't say enough good things about the waitresses either. Very attentive very nice and very helpful. Worth a stop if you're ever in this town. read more

We lived in Eugene for many years, and began coming to this location when the building opened as "Chubbys", and it became our "go to" for breakfast when it became Buddy's. Now that we have moved away, it is amuse every time we come back (about monthly). No matter how busy we are welcomed, and it feels like coming home. The service is always friendly and efficient, and the food consistently good and hot. Get there early for their huge cinnamon rolls, the do run out some times. Be flexible for seating, it's not big, and gets busy with a lot of regulars. Feels like home! read more

Buddy's Diner - Stuffed French toast - Diners Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Holy Moly What a great experience !!! We loved everything about the place I had the Chicken fried steak and eggs Wonderful ! Husband had the HUGE biscuit and gravy So soft and good Son had a burger and it looked GREAT ! read more

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We went here for breakfast and the steak and eggs were so yummy. The biscuit was HUGE. The staff were polite. They were quite busy, but the wait wasn't that long. read more

Great old school diner vibe. Friendly service. The biscuit and gravy was just "ok". Lacked taste. read more

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Went on a Sunday morning with some girlfriends and the wait was actually not too bad at all. Great service and best of all, the food comes out very quickly and is really tasty. I will definitely continue to come here. deducting a star because our table was a little dirty but understandable because of how busy they were. read more

One of the better breakfast places in Eugene for the standard breakfast fare. They pour a good cup of coffee and dis great on the eggs. Hash browns were not crunchy and over greasy in my opinion. I'm still coming to terms with post Covid prices. Dishes that were in the $5 - $7 range now start at $10. Service was excellent. I've driven by for 12 years and finally ate there. read more

Best diner I've been to in awhile. Delicious food, genuinely friendly staff, and the environment is comfortable to be in. It feels like a cozy 90's diner with homemade tasting, quality food, from the one time I visited. The only downside is you have to sign in and wait for a table to open up, so seating is pretty limited. I think if they moved to a larger place it might lose its more personable appeal though. Love the Betty Boop theme they have going on. Prices are basic, not higher and not really lower than anywhere else. read more