Breakfast remains among Eugene’s greatest culinary creations with accomplished venues such as Glenwood Restaurant, Sweet Life Pâtisserie, the Original Pancake House and Studio One Café.
The nutritional foundation for your day can be found at Glenwood Restaurant, where breakfast lasts well past lunch. Situated only a block from campus at 1340 Alder St., its convenient location allows for a quick breakfast break.
The Glenwood Restaurant has two Eugene locations, but the campus site maintains a more relaxed dining atmosphere and is in closer proximity to the hustle and bustle of Eugene 08: U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials. Glenwood’s breakfast is served anytime of the day, except for its exquisite eggs Benedict, available only until 2:30 p.m.
Begin with the Glenwood’s rich organic coffee and be sure to refill throughout the visit. The waffle sampler and the Greek omelet are definite favorites. Both dishes are served with signature side choices including fresh fruit, home-fried potatoes, or muffins. At a reasonably priced $7.50, the average Glenwood breakfast feels like a steal.
Known for its delicious handcrafted cakes, pies, cupcakes, pastries, tarts and cheesecakes, Sweet Life Pâtisserie gives visitors an alternative to a heavy breakfast.
The small bakery offers goods by the slice or by the dozen to serve as on-the-go meals or snacks that can be eaten throughout the day.
These unique sweet treats average at around $4 per slice or $25 as a whole. Sweet Life provides organic and locally grown products along with animal-free, wheat-free and gluten-free options. Organic coffee creations and unique tea blends are among the pâtisserie’s must-haves.
A yummy summer treat can be found at the Original Pancake House, where a mountain of seasonal fruit, whipped cream and fruit syrup towers over pancakes, waffles or crepes.
The Original Pancake House will satisfy even the biggest morning appetite with stacks of traditional and modern flapjacks. Sourdough flapjacks, blueberry pancakes, bacon pancakes, Georgia pecan pancakes, banana pancakes and coconut pancakes are some favorites on the menu.
Known for more than just pancakes, the Original Pancake House also cooks up flavorful alternatives including omelets, corn beef hash, waffles, seasonal fresh fruit, sausage and crepes. The restaurant’s signature dish is a delicious and interesting Dutch Baby, a massive air-filled golden pastry smothered in lemon, whipped butter and powdered sugar.
Pancake enthusiasts can discover new breakfast favorites at the Original Pancake House, located at 782 E. Broadway Ave.
A few blocks off campus, in an old house at 1473 E. 19th Ave., Studio One Café’s yellow walls feature Hollywood icons, such as the famous Marilyn Monroe, and diners pack around small tables for a chance to taste the café’s fantastic breakfast dishes.
Glazed in Hollandaise sauce, eggs explode onto a toasted English muffin and a piece of salmon to create Studio One Café’s signature eggs Benedict. The café offers six different styles of eggs Benedict, including Cajun style and vegetarian.
Studio One Café isn’t a one-trick pony, however. It also offers a variety of great breakfast options including French toast, scrambles, omelets and more.
On the smaller side, the Café serves large portions of traditional breakfast goodies in a tight yet cozy environment.