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    LOVELY

    4.4 (155 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Stephanie A.

    This place is amazing. From the vibe and the setting to the staff and the yummy food and drinks -- everything was top notch. Merch was SO CUTE. I got a latte and a breakfast sandwich and both came out fast and were delicious. Next time I'm in this area I'll definitely stop in again!

    Jeff David G.

    A fitting name for a lovely restaurant. Eclectic coffee shop with a legitimate food menu that was all excellent. Classic breakfast staples and healthy bowls with a rotating special menu highlighting seasonal ingredients. The staff were so friendly and brought food and coffee quickly. They were obviously passionate about working here. Tons of outdoor seating to breathe in fresh Eugene air and beautiful indoor decor. Absolutely would recommend LOVELY to anyone!

    Mezcal and Shark

    Cool spot with unique drinks and great service. The Mezcal and Shark is delicious. Would definitely recommend.

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    Pamela J.

    I had the lovely breakfast plate every thing was great ( not a fan of the potatoes). Service was good, nice. Great environment, live music ( band) ( my husband did not like it ! ) I like this place, I will definitely be back. Lots of sitting inside and out. Great for any weather.

    Beet salad, latte, cutest coffee mug

    We were in town for a baseball tournament and wanted something healthy. So glad we picked this place! Live music, indoor/outdoor seating, kid friendly, house roasted coffee, house made cold pressed juice, locally sourced food, super friendly staff, and delicious! Everything we tried was excellent. This will be a go-to every time we're in town!

    Eric J.

    My friend said this is her regular cafe to come eat and do school work. The photos looked next level healthy so i was excited to try. Pretty big open parking lot here on a Monday at 2:30pm and only one person ahead of us in line I landed on the chicken bowl and she got the tuna. U order up front and they'll bring your meal over. There's bottles to take to your table so you're not constantly getting up for water I don't know what the house sauce was but I'd spread that all over my plate. It was bomb on the chicken, quinoa, salad and carrots. Give me a bigger piece of chicken please! All in all still filling Only one thing i could complain is flies on the inside raging against us towards the end of lunch Chicken plate was So good i ordered a box to go to take on my flight

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    Kirsten R.

    Lovely is one of my favorites for a quick bite or a slow cup of my favorite beverage. Today I stopped in for a grilled tuna and cheddar and an iced tea. The cheese was gooey and the iced tea had my favorited kind of crushed iced. The staff are always nice, friendly, and welcoming. They have lots of outside seating and less inside. Oh, and don't forget to pick up some of their juices or pickles from their cold case before you leave. They are so good! Be aware that their parking lot is small so you may have to find a spot on the street. Also

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    Marilyn C.

    What a lovely place! I got a little too excited and completely forgot to take pictures of the food --which is always a good sign. No complaints from any family members, and my meal was absolutely delicious. I got it to go since I had the pups with me (great place to take them out for a walk). Clean streets. Lots of grassy area and art sculptures in the back of the building. The restaurant has indoor sitting, outdoor heating and not heated outdoor area. Two bathrooms. Parking lot and street parking available. Busy during our visit but they had lots of sitting and games to entertain the family. One thing I really appreciated is that a lot of the dishes let you add avocado instead of it being automatically included. Since I can't have avocado due to an allergy, having it as a side option was perfect. Meanwhile, my kiddos love avocado, so they happily added it. Everything we had tastes fresh. Overall, it's a great stop when you're traveling to the coast--easy, family-friendly, and satisfying.

    Lovely bowl with added purple egg and chicken.
    Miriam K.

    I'm in love with Lovely. From the get go, the vibe was incredible. Kind, warm service. Adorable graphics! And the FOOD. I had the lovely bowl, patatas, and drip coffee. Actually beautiful. Go. Eat. Enjoy!

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    Eugene Ballet adult class got together at Lovely. This is an inviting and friendly place with really good food

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    Amazing food and coffee! I love the bar there as well. Ambiance is great for families and friends

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    food was so yummy and the staff were great. we sat outside with our two dogs and they had a great time.

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    Amazing place and atmosphere. Can't wait to come back, especially with the band playing!

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    Creative, tasty, healthy bowls in a cheerful atmosphere, with good coffee! I don't often get tempeh and it was delicious.

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    So good I loved it here the food is fresh and very tasty loved it here!!! I got their Avocado toast and it was delicious! TY!

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