these will drop every now and then—usually before a big trip—if I’ve been to the city before and know a few solid spots.
so without further ado… let’s eat.
i’ve been coming to Eugene, OR for a minute now—and with USAs starting this week, figured I’d drop a few of my go-to spots. yes, we all know what’s near campus. no, this list isn’t that.
this is for when you want to eat slightly better than stadium food and maybe pretend you’re on a wellness retreat (with wings and pizza, obviously).
☕️ coffee plant roaster
why? Because sometimes you just need a mango smoothie bowl and a breakfast burrito that doesn’t taste like cardboard.
You’ll find:– açaí bowls– mango smoothie bowl (elite)– pastries– pretty great breakfast sandwich and burrito– surprisingly good quinoa bowl (lunch edition)
coffee rating: 7/10. Sometimes they go a little heavy on the oat milk. But hey, I’m here for the meal, not the brew. Also a quiet vibe, which I love.
the older I get, the more I appreciate a healthy meal on the road—or my body starts asking me questions I can’t answer.
📍 located
🍕 hey, neighbor! pizza house
this is where most of my money goes.
and i say this as a New Yorker with a self-proclaimed Bourdain-level perspective on pizza: this spot is legit.
my go to -orders:– pepperoni pizza – if you know, you know: ezzo pepperoni = god-tier
– margherita – clean and classic, fresh basil makes all the difference
– (she’s my) cherry pie – Sweet/spicy/salty—surprisingly crushable
– insalata caprese – i order this just to pretend i’m eating a salad, don’t @ me
if I go missing during the meet, start your search here.
📍 located
☕️ meraki coffee co.
this one’s small, cozy, and cool if you’re up early. gets packed quick later in the morning.
