I can't believe we've lived off of River Road for 10 years and haven't tried this place yet. We will be returning to try all the different bread, pastry and baked goods. The loaves of bread looked so enticing, right there as you're waiting to order, it was hard not to buy one yet. We came by for breakfast on a Saturday morning. The fresh made menu is small but I enjoyed not having to pick between 30 different options on 10 pages. Even then I had a hard time deciding between the biscuits and gravy and the breakfast sandwich. Ultimately the gentleman ahead of us in line recommended the B&G so that's what I got (a half order anyway). My father ordered the croissant and egg sandwich and my husband ordered the eggs Bennie. I don't think we waited more than 10 minutes for food. My B&G were very good, it was a slightly different biscuit than I expected but I still really liked it, it had kind of a buttery-crisp crust on it (think almost grilled cheese exterior). Very good. My husband enjoyed his benedict but my father felt the croissant sandwich was missing something flavor-wise but to be fair he admitted his taste buds aren't what they used to be now that he's 83. The outside area looked inviting, it was a nice enough day we should have sat out there. The staff were friendly and happy and quick. It was nice to see they had publications to read while you wait or games (kids and adults). Definitely returning! read more

Reality Kitchen Bakery & Cafe - Background - croissant egg sandwich, foreground - half order of biscuits and gravy. - Cafes Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

What a great place to have a little lunch and pick up some bread or cinnamon rolls to take home. Absolutely LOVE everything I've had there. The staff is great! I give their service 5 stars. They are efficient and caring about their customers. Another note, the ca this time offe is always clean. read more

The food was delicious! I had an order of eggs Benedict with spinach and tomatoes instead of ham. I arrived an hour after they opened, no one at the tables, and I watched the place fill up with people fast. Have patience with the staff. The restaurant is used for training the people with IDD. Hours are limited, so take a chance during those hours! read more

Reality Kitchen Bakery & Cafe - Eggs Benedict, full order. - Cafes Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

We are from north Portland, here for my kids baseball game. Gave this place a try and loved it!! Cute decors, amazing service, fresh baked breads and sweets, and what we ordered were delicious. Great price! I loved that they're offered 1/2 order portion, if you can't decide like us, order both. This is a good home cooked and family kitchen vibes type of place with amazing food cooked by yet undiscovered chefs so if you are looking for overpriced and branded type of services with white clothes presentation, don't go here and turn around giving them a bad rating! Wish these people best of luck and success in sharing their passion of continuing making good affordable foods for those who want to come down to earth read more

I love this place, how can you not? Their mission is laudable and the food is divine. Whether you desire a savory dish or a something sweet you will not be disappointed. I can guarantee you will buy something to take home with you. Please remember Reality Kitchen is a training place for lifetime skills! Practice your patience and you will be handsomely rewarded. Honestly if I had and endless budget I would buy the most of the bread and their entire cases out. Their offerings are truly that delicious. read more

Friendly staff, fantastic Noms! Great selection of baked goods, they also have GF and sometimes Vegan goodies. Their daily specials are appetizing. I had their sandwich special(turkey sandwich with the works) last week, so this week I got their grilled special (chicken cheese quesadilla) and a side salad instead. I also got their pie and coffee special. read more

Reality Kitchen is a vocational training site for the disabled. It's also one of my favorite places to eat in Eugene! Prices are good and the food's great. I had pancakes, eggs, bacon, and home fries when I was last there. Pancakes were perfect, and the syrup wasn't maple, but some kind of clear buttery stuff that was out of this world. Especially of note: the home fries were among the best I've ever had. And the bakery!! Everything from bread to cakes to cookies--all good. One of my friends had a HUGE slice of chocolate peanut butter cake, and it was to die for. The person who served us was cheerful and helpful, and everything arrived promptly and as ordered. The hours are weird, so check with them before going. But, go for sure--you'll thank me! read more

I've been coming to this incredible establishment for 5-6 years! The service and food are amazing! I can't say enough about the biscuits and gravy and in my opinion they are the best in town. Believe me when I say I have had biscuits and gravy in most of the restaurants in Eugene! The soups and sandwiches are equally delicious. They recently added tamales and Pozole to the menu.... delicious. The fresh breads are fabulous. They will slice for you and the challah bread makes the best French toast! The desserts are fantastic- from the bread pudding to the upside down cake are delicious. The owners are spectacular people- always giving back to the community. There is just one bad thing about the cafe they are only opened Thursday and Friday. If you have not had a meal at Reality Kitchen you are missing out! read more

When I want a BLT, this is the only place I'll go. Every part of the sandwich is delicious--toasty sourdough, crisp lettuce, savory tomatoes, thick bacon, and just the right amount of mayo. On point. Every single time. Today I had a delicious drink. I think it was a special and I'm glad I got it. I believe it was called a "Berry Me" refresher: Hibiscus tea with crushed berries and some fruit syrups. (It's supposed to have coconut milk, but that's not my fave and they easily modified it.) I'm beside myself with how sweet but week-balanced this is! When I think of Reality Kitchen, I think of baked goods and sammies. Now I'll be sure to check out their specialty drinks, too! read more

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The food and service at this once beloved restaurant came crashing to a horrible end on Friday last week. The service I received from "little miss sunshine" was bad enough for me to never again set foot in the place, but the food was terrible! Where was the care and love in the cuisine I was so accustomed to? Also, why are there no name tags? Some accountability would be nice. Never again, from a once loyal customer. read more

This place never lets us down. Great food, friendly staff...amazing looking baked goods and big fluffy loads of bread. Prices are fair and you get a ton of food for the money. Pro tip: I never thought of pairing their pretzels with soup till I had the combo at fisherman's market and now it's a family favorite.... so grab that bag of pretzels while you're here. Also, you just gotta love a local business on a mission to do good. If I could give more stars I would.... read more

Reality Kitchen Bakery & Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

My partner and I stopped by Reality to try it out for the first time and we left very impressed. For an establishment that operates as a job skills training program for individuals, we received better service than we have at most other restaurants. It took us little time to realize that this bakery is a community favorite and when there was an understandable and incredibly slight miscommunication with our order, they went above and beyond to remedy the mix up and did every imaginable thing to ensure we had a lovely meal. Thank you, Reality! read more

We have been coming here for years and love this place a lot. Food is delicious and their mission is an important one. Generous portions, reasonable prices, and wonderful, wonderful food. The pandemic was hard on this organization, so please support them in any way you can. We look forward to a time when they may be able to open for more than two days a week, so we can come more often. read more

Those who call this a Eugene gem are totally correct! Somehow I had never been although it's a short walk from my house. And now I can't wait to go back! My husband and I were amazed at how delicious everything was. When ordering, I wanted to try so many things but restrained since I didn't know how good it was. Now, I wished that I had gotten more. We had a very Reuben, goat guru, and a pretzel-all very yum! I've also tried a brownie, biscuits with mushroom gravy, and pumpkin cake at other times and would recommend it all. read more

I love this place. The service is so nice and lovely and the selection of food is amazing. I was surprised, honestly. And, the prices are really reasonable, too. Super casual seating inside. A diverse baked goods case, too! This place is just all around sweet and wonderful. I definitely recommend. read more

This place is a Eugene gem! This organization does great work in the community and their pastries are surprisingly good. The menu seems to always have new, interesting things to try and if you're going to be spending $7 on a latte, why not support the local community in the process? read more

Great concept. Mediocre food. If it was closer to home I'd visit again to support the cause.

Stumbled across this gem one afternoon, and everything looked and smelled delicious! The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the bread, baked goods, and pastries were beautiful - not to mention generously priced! I ordered the Goat Guru sandwich on ciabatta, and it is hands-down the best ciabatta bread I've ever had. The best part is that Reality Kitchen to me is that it's a non-profit whose goal is to offer employment to people with and without disabilities of all experience levels. The amount of care they put into what they make really shows, and I am so glad I came across this place!! read more

Visited this place after hearing about its wonderful cause. Definitely do not regret it! When I walked in, I was asked if I'd been there before and then was explained the wonderful mission of reality kitchen. Got a chicken quesadilla (only $4!) with large portions of crispy tortilla, creamy sour cream, and chicken with taco seasoning. Was also recommended a peanut butter chocolate pie which was very good. Will be back. read more

Reality Kitchen Bakery & Cafe - Chicken quesadilla. Yum! - Cafes Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Good pretzels for a good cause. Great prices and nice staff. Wish they had the cheese sauce at the actual restaurant like they do at the food cart. read more

Excellent food, friendly service, great atmosphere, very nice ambience, and a great mission. Reality Kitchen is quite possibly the best place to eat in the whole River Road/Trainsong vicinity, and certainly the only bakery-cafe in that area. Can't remember which roaster their coffee comes from, but it definitely holds its own with Allann Bros, Cafe Mam or Full City. Also, the issues with no signage visible from River Road and with no outdoor seating, are in the process of fundraising to rectify. read more

Amazing food for a great price. Some of the best bread and baked goodies you'll find anywhere. I'll be back early and often, thanks guys! PS. The service is amazing, super friendly staff. Whoever left that 1 star review deserves to go eat at McDonalds instead. read more

Top notch buns, hoagies and breads. Really good pastrami on rye bread. They do great things for the special needs community. Always friendly and welcoming. read more

Reality is a friendly little bakery/cafe that has the benefit of also being a great nonprofit organization. They have good soups and sandwiches along with yummy baked goods. They also host live music some evenings. read more

Reality Kitchen Bakery & Cafe - Quiet place to have a sandwich or baked treat. - Cafes Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

This is a beacon of community. One of the few places where people of different backgrounds are enjoying together. The food is quality and has heart. They live their values and provide a calming space to nourish the body and be part of a larger community. The French toast is the best in town. read more

I love this place. I love the atmosphere and the food and the coffee. Such a relaxed environment to eat breakfast or lunch or grab some bread and sweet treats to go. I love their almond horns and their open face poach egg melt. read more

Horrible service I wasted gas going here 4 days in a row with them continually telling me to come back and then making an excuse or being closed for no reason im a-little peeved because I really liked there bread but ill be looking elsewhere for a more reliable place read more

Loved everything about my experience!! Huge order of biscuits and gravy for $5!! It's a little rundown, but I'm into hole in the wall, greasy spoon hidden gems. I love their attitude towards the community and their contribution to it. read more

Reality Kitchen has a great lunch menu. I just had a Dal cup of soup and a veggie sandwich on fresh sourdough that included artichokes, tomatos, cheese, pesto, tomatos, onions, spinach and basil. Delicious and very generous portions. read more

I'm super happy to have found this Eugene gem. Not only is this a nonprofit, Jim and Catherine the organization's leaders are super nice people with a passion for what they do. There is fresh bread, deserts, coffee, local beers and cider, and a nice breakfast and lunch menu. They also host community events on Thursday and Friday evenings. This is a very nice place that's doing important work in our community. read more

This place is AMAAAZING! Excellent, warm service and absolutely delicious food. I am in love with their oatmeal! Love how many healthy combinations and options their are and the fresh ingredients. Highly recommend this little gem in Eugene! read more

What you get for your buck at this not-for-profit is pretty amazing, not just for what you get, but the "food with love" as well. I invite you to compare with Starbucks in quality, variety, and quantity and price! By the way, the city bus system is ideal to get to them from much of Eugene. read more

Wonderful bread, great soup, amazing service to the community training and employing hardworking young people with special needs. Feeds body and soul. read more

Relaxed, welcoming and great food. Don't forget to add a loaf of bread to your order to take home and enjoy!