Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Reality Kitchen Bakery & Cafe

    4.7 (32 reviews)
    Closed Closed

    Services - Reality Kitchen Bakery & Cafe

    Community Service/Non-Profit

    Reality Kitchen Bakery & Cafe Photos

    You might also consider

    More like Reality Kitchen Bakery & Cafe

    Recommended Reviews - Reality Kitchen Bakery & Cafe

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Background - croissant egg sandwich, foreground - half order of biscuits and gravy.
    Elena D.

    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!

    Eggs Benedict, full order.
    Jennifer W.

    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!

    Raspberry peach bread pudding
    Rachel G.

    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!

    Margaret S.

    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....

    Chicken quesadilla. Yum!

    See all

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    25 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jen E.
    10
    56
    1

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lisa L.
    0
    92
    27

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Alicia F.
    31
    126
    64

    6 years ago

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

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Andria A.
    108
    42
    0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bob N.
    0
    17
    0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of jd g.
    1
    19
    19

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of S E.
    0
    72
    2

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of B G.
    0
    6
    0

    9 years ago

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

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - Reality Kitchen Bakery & Cafe

    Review Highlights - Reality Kitchen Bakery & Cafe

    Those who call this a Eugene gem are totally correct!

    Mentioned in 3 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Cafes 520 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Palace Bakery - Roasted Oregon Hazelnuts

    Palace Bakery

    4.2(61 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $

    I always love swinging by Palace Bakery and slipping to the back to see what's going on through the…read morelarge viewing window showing the bakers at work. Don't skip this part when you drop by. A friend warned me that Saturday market was happening so parking might be difficult but the 30 minute and one hour slots in front of the bakery are very helpful. I ordered a 20 ounce Matcha with water, a 20 ounce iced black black tea infused with vanilla bean -- it's incredibly refreshing! -- and one of their amazing freshly squeezed orange juices. It's a bakery to be sure but don't let that fool you: the beverages here are just THAT GOOD. One drink doesn't feel like it's going to be enough... and in my experience, it's usually not. There are staff are all very helpful...there but today one young woman stood out fif only I could remember her name!) but she has glasses with hair tied back and was going through the line taking orders to ensure that customers were greeted and welcomed and had a chance to place their orders in advance. Their jalapeño biscuits are outstanding -- don't skip the honey butter... it deserves to be slathered on -- and if you're looking for comfort food, try their banana bread loaf or their zucchini bread. One more thing that I find really wonderful here: at 2 o'clock there espresso goes on sale. Yes. You heard that right. So for those of us who feel that coffee should happen all through the day... This is your place for an espresso deal.

    Palace Bakery (now known as Palace Coffee Roasters) is has been around Eugene for decades, but I've…read morenever actually been here until recently. When I was growing up we didn't really visit bakeries, I don't drink coffee, and my mom was a black coffee only sort of person, so not really much need. Whilst visiting Saturday Market I stopped in with my tired, grumpy toddler to get her a hot chocolate. I got myself one too, and it was excellent. The whipped cream especially was nice; I am positive it's made from heavy whipping cream and it was so yummy I just wanted to eat some whipped cream. I know my kiddo enjoyed hers, especially if the state of her face and clothes was any indication. I've had a lot of hot chocolate, including from Mindy's in Chicago which many like to claim as the best (it's good, but honestly a bit too thick for me), but I think Palace may have the best. The secret is that they use ganache for their hot chocolate. It's the ganache that they sell in the shop, so it's easy to acquire. The staff member mentioned that she likes to dip strawberries in it, and she said they keep it in the fridge and it stays good for a while. I'm not sure I'll pick some up this time since we're heading into the warm weather months, but we'll be getting some (or having my sister send some) as we move into autumn for sure. I will say that if you get hot chocolate you will need to check work--TWICE I asked for whipped cream, at two different visits, and they didn't put any on (though they left space for it, so either fill it with chocolate or add the cream please). I was planning to get a maple bar here, but when I saw them changed my mind--they didn't look particularly appetizing. They had several other pastries though so it was an easy swap out for a kouign amann, my favorite pastry, and a marionberry strudel. Both were great. The marionberry strudel was particularly special since marionberries are more tart blackberry variant native to Marion County, Oregon; marionberries are rarely found outside Oregon, and if so not much beyond the border states. It was overflowing with marionberry and hit the spot, and my little one was a fan too. There was a good amount of seating, too, spread across two rooms. There's an entrance both from the Park Street side and Pearl; on the west side you'll get to see the bakers hard at work. They had some huge breakfast burritos that looked really good, but since I wasn't heading home immediately we took a pass on them--this time. Parking is street only, though it's not unlikely that you'll find parking on Pearl, Broadway, Oak, or Park.

    Photos
    Palace Bakery - Pecan Scone and the Apple Fritter

    Pecan Scone and the Apple Fritter

    Palace Bakery - Pecan Scone and the Apple Fritter

    Pecan Scone and the Apple Fritter

    Palace Bakery - Lemon Poppy Scones

    See all

    Lemon Poppy Scones

    Reality Kitchen Bakery & Cafe - cafes - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...