Seth’s guidebook
Favorite eats
Here are several favorite eateries in Eugene — including several quite close to our home.
Join the crowd on warm evenings and enjoy the best ice cream in town.
136 locals recommend
Prince Pucklers Ice Cream
1605 E 19th AveJoin the crowd on warm evenings and enjoy the best ice cream in town.
The best pizza in town! We love all the flavors, but try the one with honey...
41 locals recommend
Hey Neighbor Pizza House
1621 E 19th AveThe best pizza in town! We love all the flavors, but try the one with honey...
The best desserts in town, all made to go at this little shop just steps from our house. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu here.
58 locals recommend
Sweet Life Petite
1609 E 19th AveThe best desserts in town, all made to go at this little shop just steps from our house. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu here.
Considered the finest Italian restaurant in Eugene, and just around the corner from us. It can get crowded, so go for earlier dinner.
108 locals recommend
Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria
1646 E 19th AveConsidered the finest Italian restaurant in Eugene, and just around the corner from us. It can get crowded, so go for earlier dinner.
Our favorite bakery in Eugene, this place has excellent pastries and breakfast entrees.
144 locals recommend
Hideaway Bakery
3377 E Amazon DrOur favorite bakery in Eugene, this place has excellent pastries and breakfast entrees.
A grocery store with all of the finest items you could imagine cooking with, yet at fairly reasonable prices — and just a 2-minute drive from our house.
63 locals recommend
Market of Choice - Franklin - Eugene, OR
1960 Franklin BlvdA grocery store with all of the finest items you could imagine cooking with, yet at fairly reasonable prices — and just a 2-minute drive from our house.
The best bread in town! The place is owned by wonderful friends of ours (Gordo and Jess).
8 locals recommend
Great Harvest Bread Co.
2605 Willamette StThe best bread in town! The place is owned by wonderful friends of ours (Gordo and Jess).
One of our favorite restaurants in Eugene — a short drive from our house.
99 locals recommend
Sabai Cafe & Bar
27 Oakway CenterOne of our favorite restaurants in Eugene — a short drive from our house.
Agate Alley Bistro
Agate AlleySightseeing
This park is only a short walk up the hill from our home, and so worth the visit to see the flowers in spring. You'll find some nice views of Eugene from up there as well.
196 locals recommend
Hendricks Park
Skyline BoulevardThis park is only a short walk up the hill from our home, and so worth the visit to see the flowers in spring. You'll find some nice views of Eugene from up there as well.
One of the most beautiful spots in all of the Oregon coast, and the most picturesque lighthouse. If you have a day or even just a half-day, it's well worth the 1.5-hour drive from Eugene.
66 locals recommend
Heceta Head Lighthouse
U.S. 101One of the most beautiful spots in all of the Oregon coast, and the most picturesque lighthouse. If you have a day or even just a half-day, it's well worth the 1.5-hour drive from Eugene.
The campus is a lovely place for a stroll anytime of day. See the quad near the business school (pictured here), and visit the newly renovated EMU student union building. Depending on the opening times, you could also pop in to the Schnitzer museum of art and eat at the next-door Marche restaurant on campus.
158 locals recommend
University of Oregon
1585 E 13th AveThe campus is a lovely place for a stroll anytime of day. See the quad near the business school (pictured here), and visit the newly renovated EMU student union building. Depending on the opening times, you could also pop in to the Schnitzer museum of art and eat at the next-door Marche restaurant on campus.
A lovely art museum. Check out whatever rotating exhibits are available at the moment.
115 locals recommend
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
1430 Johnson LaneA lovely art museum. Check out whatever rotating exhibits are available at the moment.
A fun place to explore the natural and cultural history of the Pacific Northwest.
74 locals recommend
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
1680 E 15th AveA fun place to explore the natural and cultural history of the Pacific Northwest.
Food scene
This area has lots of good eating options nearby, including a few that we have listed here (Marché, Sushi Pure, etc.).
204 locals recommend
5th Street Public Market
296 E 5th AveThis area has lots of good eating options nearby, including a few that we have listed here (Marché, Sushi Pure, etc.).
Another good place to go for its food options — including Sabai, one of our favorite eats, and Trader Joe's, which is great for snacks and specialty foods.
105 locals recommend
Oakway Center
Oakway CenterAnother good place to go for its food options — including Sabai, one of our favorite eats, and Trader Joe's, which is great for snacks and specialty foods.
City/town information
The closest city on the coast from our place — about an hour from Eugene. Check out the old town along the bay, and Heceta Head Lighthouse about 20 minutes to the north.
75 locals recommend
Florence
The closest city on the coast from our place — about an hour from Eugene. Check out the old town along the bay, and Heceta Head Lighthouse about 20 minutes to the north.