Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Eugene area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Eugene area by diners
Breakfast holds a special place in American culture, serving not only as a source of nourishment to start the day but an opportunity to create traditions. It's a daily ritual for more than 290 million Americans and is often regarded as the most important meal of the day, according to data from the Department of Agriculture.
While staples like eggs, bacon, and pancakes are common nationwide, regional preferences showcase America's culinary diversity. In the South, biscuits and gravy are a staple, while the East Coast is known for dishes like eggs Benedict and bagels with lox. The Midwest often favors hearty skillet breakfasts, while the Southwest's spicy breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros reflect the region's Mexican influence.
There are a wide variety of restaurants that serve breakfast today. Traditional diners often feature laminated menus filled with pages of combo meals pairing eggs with a breakfast meat of your choice served alongside hash browns, buttered toast, and endless coffee refills. Then there are modern breakfast spots that embrace innovation, adding global influences and creative twists to traditional dishes. Avocado toast, kimchi fried rice, and churro waffles are some of the more recent popular offerings that reflect how multicultural flavors have become part of contemporary breakfast traditions.
American breakfast culture has evolved significantly over the years. In the mid-20th century, diners and coffee shops dominated the morning meal landscape, catering to workers and families with fast, affordable options. Then, the rise of fast-food chains in the 1960s and 1970s shifted breakfast trends, introducing convenient grab-and-go items like McDonald's Egg McMuffin. By the early 2000s, the brunch boom transformed weekends into social events, with restaurants offering elaborate dishes, bottomless mimosas, craft Bloody Marys, and vibrant atmospheres that encourage extended Saturday and Sunday morning dining experiences.
Today, breakfast culture continues to balance nostalgia with innovation as classic comforts meet modern trends in both casual diners and brunch destinations, ensuring that morning meals remain a meaningful and celebrated part of life.
Curious about where to head near Eugene for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Eugene area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of March 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "breakfast & brunch" on Yelp that are open at 7 a.m. and are within a 10-kilometer radius of Eugene were included. Some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides breakfast food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 15 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to discover new inventive egg-centric dishes or time-honored classics for your next leisurely morning!
#27. Countryside Pizza & Grill
- Rating: 2.8/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 645 River Road Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: American, Pizza, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#26. The Daily Bagel
- Rating: 3.2/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4770 Village Plaza Lp Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Bagels, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Terry's Diner
- Rating: 3.2/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2079 River Road Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: American, Waffles, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#24. The Embers
- Rating: 3.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1811 Hwy 99 North Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Salad, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Elmer's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 1036 Valley River Way Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Todd's Place
- Rating: 3.7/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1909 South A St. Springfield, Oregon
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Magpie Coffeeshop
- Rating: 3.7/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 590 Pearl St. Ste 110 Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Mandy's Family Restuarant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1491 Willamette St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Burrito Amigos
- Rating: 3.8/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1600-2 Coburg Road Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Glenwood Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2588 Willamette St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Burrito Amigos
- Rating: 3.8/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1136 Hwy 99 North Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Pump Cafe
- Rating: 3.8/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 710 Main St. Springfield, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Stockman's Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 92380 Hwy 99 South Junction City, Oregon
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Coffee Plant Roaster
- Rating: 4.0/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2836 West 11th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Kombucha
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Coburg Crossing Café
- Rating: 4.0/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 32910 East Pearl St. Coburg, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Gridiron Grill & Tap House
- Rating: 4.1/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2816 Main St. Springfield, Oregon
- Categories: Bars, American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Vero Espresso
- Rating: 4.1/5 (373 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205 East 14th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Chase Gardens Cafe and Bistro
- Rating: 4.2/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 330 South Garden Way Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Buddy's Diner
- Rating: 4.2/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1745 Coburg Road Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Theo's Coffee House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 199 West 8th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Busy Bee Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2152 Main St. Springfield, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Lox, Stocks & Bagels
- Rating: 4.3/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 368 East 40th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Mi Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 439 West 11th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Nana's Caffe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 90999 South Willamette St. Coburg Pizza Company Coburg, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Southpine Bakery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2866 Crescent Ave. Ste 101 Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Meraki Coffee
- Rating: 4.8/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1203 Willamette St. Ste 110 & 120 Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Hey Y'all
- Rating: 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 4190 Barger Drive Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 293 metros.
