If you have a rubric for a burger, with categories such as juicy, flavorful, local, bun density,…read moresauces, toppings, and scored this burger out of 10, it would get a 10. No notes. Also, the fries were diving.

I decided to try three of their popular dishes…read more First, the Fried Chicken Sandwich (spicy) was just okay. The spice level was perfect, but I expected a bigger, juicier chicken breast. Instead, it tasted greasy in every bite. The complimentary specialty sauce also wasn't my favorite. Second, I tried the Cheeseburger (no pickles). I was excited for this one, but it ended up being way too salty. The Porker was definitely the standout. Every bite was flavorful, and the sauce was really good. I'd recommend this one. They also have a beer garden next to the food truck where you can enjoy food and drinks. The atmosphere was clean and nice.

Cute little place with indoor and outdoor seating. Ordered a latte and a breakfast sandwich. My…read morelatte was good and my breakfast sandwich was yummy as well. What I like about this place is that the food and vibe feels like going to my auntie's place on a Sunday morning and having her home made breakfasts. I miss that and this place hit that spot. Thank you ladies (the ones working that morning) for a nice experience. I'll swing by again on my next day off.

the outdoor seating is cute and great for brunch with your dogs - especially with the nice…read morewaitstaff at this location! however - the parking lot is a little cramped, my americano didn't have much of a taste to it, and the 'big breakfast' bowl i ordered was too salty & 'wet' for my liking. the amazing mochi flour waffles here were good consolation for the breakfast bowl i didn't finish.

There pretty good. A solid food place. Super cool coffeee! The music notes put jazzy ladies…read morerestaurants in character!

My boyfriend and I stopped in here for dinner and also brunch the next day…read more I was happy to learn this place is dedicated gluten free and allergen friendly. I am dairy free. For dinner we ordered fried calamari for a starter. I got the steak frites and he got the chicken marsala (also made Dairy free). Amazing!! For breakfast this am, I got the chicken and waffles and he got the Elvis waffle. Both were so good! Definitely the highlight of the trip The waitress both days were super attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. I will be back again next time in town.

I'm updating this review because they added a new all-vegan menu! There are so many options to…read morechoose from since my last visit. Vegans and vegetarians can go nuts now. Dumpling soups, various noodle dishes, appetizers, pancake, etc. Normally at Korean places I just order one of the 3 options and it's always the same. This is now one of the most vegetarian-friendly East Asian restaurants in the city. They dress it all up with purple rice, which might not be traditional but it's delicious (and very filling). Honey ginger tea is cozy on a rainy day. The addition of a towering Squid Game red-light-green-light girl in the dining room is... a choice. I get what they're going for, but if you've seen the show, it does plague your peripheral vision while you're trying to relax and eat... right??

Really good! I got the kimchi jigae, korean fried chicken (yangyum/honey soy), and seafood pancake…read more Can't wait to try more items on their menu. Got it to go but it's pretty cute. The employees were very kind.

There are restaurants that seduce you with promise, and others that test your patience before…read morerevealing their intent. Lion & Owl, on this particular morning, proved to be both--a place of evident talent, yet uneven discipline, where flashes of brilliance are offset by lapses that no serious kitchen should permit. Let us begin with the triumph. The buckwheat pancakes arrive not merely as breakfast, but as a composition. A stack of admirable loft and structure--evidence of a properly developed batter, handled with restraint and precision. The crumb is airy yet resilient, each bite yielding gently before dissolving into a delicate nuttiness inherent to buckwheat. A caramelized banana sauce pools generously, glossy and fragrant, its sweetness tempered by the cultured tang of crème fraîche. Toasted coconut chips scatter across the top like crisp punctuation, lending both aroma and texture. This is cooking that understands balance--sweetness checked by acidity, softness lifted by crunch, comfort elevated by technique. It is, quite simply, a five out of five dish. The kitchen, here, remembers what it means to nourish and delight. And then--alas--we encounter its counterpoint. The mushroom brioche toast, in conception, should be a study in harmony: buttery bread, earthy fungi, silken eggs, fresh greens. Yet the execution falters at its very foundation. The brioche--so essential, so central--is pushed past the threshold of caramelization into bitterness. In a bread so rich with butter and sugar, precision is everything; overcook it, and the entire structure collapses under a shadow of char. The garnish, too, feels careless--large stems of greenery draped without intention, rather than composed with purpose. It is a dish that looks promising from a distance but betrays its flaws upon inspection. A two out of five--a failure not of imagination, but of discipline. The brie and truffle macaron arrives as an afterthought--set aside, unannounced, uncentered, as though it were a spare utensil rather than a composed pastry. Presentation matters. It signals care. Here, there is none. And the macaron itself? A confection that should whisper with delicacy instead resists with age. The shell is hardened, the interior overly chewy--signs of time having passed unkindly. The flavor is confused: a sweet, almost vanilla shell encasing a mild, savory filling of whipped brie and timid truffle. Neither side asserts itself; neither yields to the other. It is neither dessert nor savory course, but a muddled compromise. A two out of five, and left unfinished--a silent verdict more damning than words. The mimosa, I am told, is bright and pleasing, though presented without flourish--a small omission, but telling in a restaurant aspiring to polish. A four out of five, competent yet unadorned. The pour-over coffee reveals a lighter roast profile: bright acidity at the fore, a nutty mid-palate, a gently lingering finish. It is, as you observed, "hipster coffee"--intentionally expressive, though perhaps too acidic for a more classical palate. On flavor alone, a three out of five. Yet the experience is marred by a most unforgivable intrusion: a hair in the initial cup. Such a thing should never reach a guest. Ever. And beyond the plate--there is service. Dishes arriving out of sequence. Eggs meant for one guest appearing with another's delayed entrée. A table divided, one diner finished while the other waits. Explanations that do not align with reality. Items placed without acknowledgment or intention. These are not minor stumbles; they are fractures in the very architecture of hospitality. The Verdict Lion & Owl is a restaurant caught between what it is capable of and what it consistently delivers. There is real talent in this kitchen--evident in the pancakes, in the conceptual ambition of the menu, in flashes of thoughtful composition. But talent without rigor is unreliable. And hospitality without coordination is hollow. For every moment of genuine pleasure, there is another of carelessness--overcooked bread, stale pastry, inattentive plating, lapses in cleanliness, and disjointed service. In the end, one must judge the whole, not the highlights. Overall score: 2 out of 5. A restaurant with promise--undeniably--but one that must remember that excellence is not achieved in moments. It is achieved in consistency, in care, and in respect for the guest at every stage of the meal. Until then, Lion & Owl remains... a place that almost is.

Really great fresh food with some interesting combinations. We came here on a whim (no…read morereservations) while visiting my wife's niece at UofO at around noon on a Saturday. Busy but they had a table for us. Very nice decor, rotating menu. We had the buckwheat pancakes with caramelized bananas, dates, and pineapple syrup which was sweet but not overly so since the pancakes underneath were not touched by the syrup ended up being a really nice balance. Bacon was like a cross between pork belly and bacon (very thick) but really tasty. Breakfast Sando was good with in-house ground pork and a nice aioli. We also tried the savory macarons (Brie and truffle) which are delicious. Creamy and a tad sweet. Not too much truffle. Coffee was a bright tangy pour over-not my favorite type but some people really like that style. Oh, and we had a blood orange mimosa which was really good Overall an excellent experience! Definitely going to again when we are in town!

I went here for lunch with a friend today. I've been wanting to go for a while and was finally able…read moreto go while they were open. I'm so glad we went because this place is wonderful! We got a table pretty much immediately. We sat outside, initially at a table right by the wall. We could smell the dumpster so it wasn't great, but once another table opened we were offered the option to move and we took it. The new table was much better - no smell and it was next to a heater so it was nice and cozy. The outdoor patio is pretty cute and the fresh air was nice! I have a soy allergy so I had to ask the waitress for an allergen list to make sure I would be okay. They were very nice and accommodating and told me what was and wasn't safe to eat. I ended up getting the focaccia with white bean paste, something I was skeptical of but really liked! The bread was super delicious and the bean paste was well-seasoned. The little slice of lemon it came with was a great topper for it all too. I would definitely get it again! I also got the sparkling lavender lemonade and it was so so good. It was perfectly balanced and I couldn't stop drinking it. The food was all pretty affordable which I appreciated. Lunch and drinks for two people was about $35. They don't do tipping here, they actually pay their employees a livable wage which is fantastic. They have a pay it forward program you can donate cash to instead, it goes towards breakfast for people in need. The employees seemed happy and were very friendly. They seemed to really enjoy working here which is always a good sign. I will definitely be back here. The people are friendly and the food is delicious. They are wholesome people doing important work and we should all be supporting them. Go here!

Had to post a photo this time. See my other recent reviews…read more Patio has heaters. Love this place

I recently moved back to the Valley after many moons of being gone. I moved to the Whit and I…read more hadn't been able to explore my neighborhood to much since I got here. I ended up needing a Carotid Artery Dissection and eating has been a challenge this last few weeks. Today I tried out the Mac Stroganoff with Braised beef with homemade crispy onions and a light cream sauce. It was very delicious, then the gentlemen gave me a homemade Marshmallow to try and it melted right in my mouth. Thank you kindly man. I will be back down the trail. I'll definitely recommend you in the meantime. :) Ashly

First time here, and I found some really good food…read more Yes, that is cheese grilled into the bun. I got the braisedwich with stewed beef pickled onions, cheese and lemon aioli. This thing was delicious. For hubby, got the barbecue pork sando. I tried it before he got home and can tell you it was delicious as well. Then I put it back together so it would look like l'd never touched it. Yes, that's what you have to put up with if you're married to me. Oh, before I went in, I learned that everything here is gluten free. So before I got there, I knew I wouldn't get the pasta. But then I forgot about it had a sandwich and never even thought about the fact that it was gluten-free bread. That really says something. For dessert, we had some nectarine strawberry custard. Seasonal and just so yummy. This is Alan's truck, and he was super friendly.

This is still the best breakfast place in Eugene... there's no denying it. It's vegetarian, and…read morethat's not for everyone. But it's just right for me. Parking is really the only challenge about this place. The pastry case offers a beautiful display of options. The menu is loaded with incredible choices with excellent flavor combinations. And the setting is just right in terms of being cozy and agreeable for a comfy social interaction. I really love the location in downtown Eugene and enjoy the nostalgia of this long-standing brunch establishment. You'll come for the wholesome food and be delighted by the friendly service and uplifting atmosphere.

This is a first rate vegan restaurant with some options for eggs and dairy. The menu is creative…read moreand delicious; you are sure to find something to enjoy. The staff seams proud to work here and truly appreciate working here. The outdoor dining is refreshing, while the indoor dining is warm.