Cute, quiet little cafe/brunch spot in Coburg! We shared the strawberry crepe and pesto turkey…read moresandwich. The crepe was a bit salty for some reason, but the sandwich was really good. Loved how it came with chips and a pickle too!

This is a lovely little cafe. Good lattes, good food, good location. Their breakfast items are…read moresimple (in a good way) and fresh. The lemon crepe was fresh and went well with a savory side of bacon. Will visit here again from time to time.

This is a must stop if you are anywhere near Coburg in the morning. Everything is home made right…read morethere. I am not a big biscuits and gravy fan...until now.! Delightful owner. Looks like they have a good following of locals who come in to chew the fat. Been there 19 years, and you will see why. Big kudos to a friendly business in a friendly town.

Stopped in to check out a coffee shop inside a pizza restaurant and well, it was great!! Finally…read morefound a spicy mocha and they understood spicy!! Cayenne pepper steamed into the milk and they actually served it hot. So many times, coffee shops serve coffee at a warm temp ( warm to me), I don't want to chug my coffee just to drink it hot. They also serve a Borgia (chocolate and orange) coffee which is one of my favs. Coffee flavor was good, I could actually taste it through the mocha and cayenne. They also serve fresh made scones. I enjoyed an espresso chocolate Borgia scone...yes!! It was soft but dense, great size, chocolate chunks and lots of flavor. All of this for under $10. Sorry I didn't grab a picture but I'll be back. Service was great. Very pleasant and accommodating ( extra Cayenne). Coburg Pizza is cute, love the rustic look and of it wasn't raining I would have sat outside near the fire pit.

Stopped in here recently for lunch on a trip to the Eugene area...had eaten here a year or so ago…read moreand was quite pleased...but boy oh boy has this place is fallen on hard times. The menu that used to be quite large here has now become a single menu front and back...with very limited selections. They have recently permanently shuttered the salad and soup bar...and even the staff seemed unhappy about the very reduced menu...this is a truck stop and usually the food at these places is excellent. I could not see much I wanted so I asked for a grilled cheese that was also not on the new menu...but the cook made a special order for me...and it was actually good. The soup was also decent...but overall this place has changed for the worse...and the lack of customers inside what is usually a bust spot likely reflects the fact that others also do not like the changes.

Stopped by yesterday. Took a while for staff to acknowledge us; hostess was chatting away happily…read morefor a few minutes. Luke was our server--a Steve Jobs look-alike seemingly out of place working at a diner in the middle of nowhere instead of typing away at a Seattle startup! Food was adequate for a dinner. They were

We had to get up early this morning to run some errands and ended up driving through Albany when we…read morefound this place on Yelp. We decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad we did. It was very busy when we walked in, but the wait was short. We were starving and didn't want to wait for a table, so we sat at the bar instead. Best decision ever. The service was incredible. The girls were so sweet, Casey is amazing! and the hostess was incredibly accommodating. The food was hands down the best breakfast my husband and I have ever had. If you haven't been here yet, you absolutely need to try it, you won't be sorry. The only regret you'll have is not coming in sooner. Even the coffee was fire!

I met my Cousin, and Aunt for lunch before the Holidays, and what a great choice. I drove from…read moreEugene, and they drove from Salem for our lunch. I had never been to this side of Albany before, so it was great. Heads up for those of you that have never been here, there is parking on the street, or some parking lots I believe. It's an older building with character. It was really busy, but they fit us right in. I don't quite remember everything on the menu, I do remember they had a wide variety of breakfast, and lunch. There were some salads calling my name, but ultimately there was a French dip that won me over. I must say, I am happy with my choice. It was very flavorful, and I also added a cup of chili. I would recommend both. Service was fast, and the staff were all really nice. Sorry, I didn't get any pics. I was too excited to see my family.

All the staff were wonderful. The food was amazing…read more The atmosphere was great. My Red Hat chapter celebrated a members birthday here and we will do it again. Thanks Chiefs for a memorable luncheon!

We had one of the worst visits the other night for dinner. There was a 45-1hr wait. That's fine we…read morethought. Time goes by quickly with all there is to look at and visiting with eachother. Ordered at the front at you do, and I'm not sure if the staff was overwhelmed or busy or what but when we asked an allergy question and for something about the dish we got a very big sigh and treated like it was very inconvenient to even bother with such questions. I've ordered here many time before and never had someone react so sour. We finally settled on our meals and got a booth. Lots of empty booths and more seating available so was surprised how long the wait would be. We sat near where we could see the bar making drinks and the staff responses to multiple customers was embarrassing and unprofessional to see. I hope it was just an off night cause I felt like their attitudes towards customers for asking "where's the soda machine?" "Can I have a menu" etc was rude. They acted like it was a personal attack & didn't even look up to reply and just pointed "in the corner". I was cringing when I saw the interactions. Finally our food came out at about 50-55 min mark. The waitress handed us a salad and a SIDE of my dish I ordered expecting the whole dinner entree with toast and meat. Instead I got a sad side bowl of plain mac and cheese that had no toppings or Bread. We paid the $23 and Change entree price and had requested bacon. No one came back after we said something. It was a huge disappointment and a waste of money. Left hungry and let down by the whole evening. Now normally I hate to wire such a negative review, but this is simply how the evening went. We love coming here and we're very disappointed leaving. I don't know when we will be back out of our way to dine again not knowing if the staff will be the same or not.

Great burger Great fries…read moreGreat Vanilla Malt Awesome roadside burger stand with a great variety of fare including Asian bowls!

2 of us ate good "real meat" burgers with cheddar cheese. Fries are separate but you get a lot and…read morea free small drink. We split an order and didn't finish them. Shakes are real too, 20 oz, $10. A bit pricey. $42 before tip. Owners are new (3weeks).

Great experience and even better food. Tried it for brunch on Sunday April 12, 2026. Very cute…read moremixed use neighborhood setting. The staff were very attentive and the service was great. Definitely will return next time we are in Eugene!

Went in Noth Fork Tavern for dinner. The staff are friendly as well as professional and atmosphere…read moreis warming as well as cozy. Our server Zoey, was great and accommodating to our requests and conversation. I ordered the bacon Mac & cheese, very hearty and generous in size. Glad we made reservations for this place and will come back again.

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!

Delicious, filling and fresh…read more Biscuits and gravy are very yummy, I hope yoi like your gravy very peppery! I got the fried chicken on top and it was a VERY big helping. Highly recommend!

There is a particular danger in expectation. It is not the enemy of pleasure, but it is its most…read moredemanding companion. My breakfast from the Hay Y'all food truck in Eugene arrived with promise, and in many ways, it delivered. The flavors were thoughtful, deliberate, and undeniably well executed. The pecan-crusted chicken was juicy, its crust confident and well seasoned. The French toast was rich without excess. The biscuits were fluffy and deeply comforting, and the gravy--pepper-forward yet restrained--was balanced precisely to my taste. This is food made by someone who understands flavor. And yet, cuisine is not merely flavor. It is temperature, proportion, and expectation meeting reality. Despite picking up my order immediately and driving no more than two minutes home, nearly everything arrived lukewarm--hovering uncomfortably between hot and forgotten. This was the single greatest disappointment, as warmth would have elevated every component substantially. Food like this begs to be eaten hot, not merely remembered as such. Portion size, particularly for the pecan-crusted chicken and French toast, also fell short of what had been promised--if not verbally, then visually. Online images suggest generosity: three, sometimes four pieces of chicken. My plate held two, both smaller than expected. The price remains reasonable, but I would gladly pay slightly more to receive portions that align with those expectations. The accompanying fruit, while a pleasant gesture, felt miscast. Tart strawberries and under-ripe pineapple did little to complement the dish. In January, this is forgivable--but perhaps a preserve or jam would serve the plate better, offering harmony rather than contrast. And yet, I find myself conflicted. Because despite these shortcomings, the food is good. More than good. It is thoughtful, balanced, and clearly prepared with care. With accurate portioning and food served properly hot, this meal would easily earn four, perhaps even five stars. I know this. For that reason, while my immediate, emotional reaction rests closer to a three or three-and-a-half out of five, I am rating this experience a four out of five stars. The quality of the cooking warrants generosity, even when execution falters. I was there very early, right at opening, and I recognize that busy mornings can challenge even capable kitchens. I will return. Not out of optimism, but out of confidence--because when food is this well conceived, it deserves another chance to be served as intended.