Garden Studio Guidebook
Neighborhoods
The Whitaker, known to locals as “The Whit”, is a unique neighborhood with many amazing eateries, small markets, and a beautiful rose garden along the river.
78 locals recommend
Whiteaker
The Whitaker, known to locals as “The Whit”, is a unique neighborhood with many amazing eateries, small markets, and a beautiful rose garden along the river.
Downtown Eugene contains food trucks, brick and mortar eateries, bars, visual art, and local shops!
24 locals recommend
Downtown
Downtown Eugene contains food trucks, brick and mortar eateries, bars, visual art, and local shops!
City/town information
Eugene is a great place, with a little bit of something for everyone! The Garden Studio is nearest to downtown and the Whitaker neighborhood. Downtown offers shopping, eateries, and art observation opportunities. The Whitaker is a creative neighborhood with small markets, excellent food and drink, and a gorgeous rose garden. Just outside city limits, lies a variety of wineries in the coveted Willamette Valley. There are also multiple nearby hiking trail systems, some of which allow for mountain biking - Mt Pisgah, Spencer’s Butte, and Ridgeline to name a few!
46 locals recommend
Eugene
Eugene is a great place, with a little bit of something for everyone! The Garden Studio is nearest to downtown and the Whitaker neighborhood. Downtown offers shopping, eateries, and art observation opportunities. The Whitaker is a creative neighborhood with small markets, excellent food and drink, and a gorgeous rose garden. Just outside city limits, lies a variety of wineries in the coveted Willamette Valley. There are also multiple nearby hiking trail systems, some of which allow for mountain biking - Mt Pisgah, Spencer’s Butte, and Ridgeline to name a few!
Food scene
Excellent pizza! Gluten free and vegan options! Delivers to the Garden Studio or pickup downtown!
42 locals recommend
Sizzle Pie Eugene
910 Willamette StExcellent pizza! Gluten free and vegan options! Delivers to the Garden Studio or pickup downtown!
Delicious treats and sweets! Allergen-free options! Walkable from the Garden Studio!
179 locals recommend
Sweet Life Patisserie
755 Monroe StDelicious treats and sweets! Allergen-free options! Walkable from the Garden Studio!
Fun spot for tacos and drinks! To-go friendly! Walkable from the Garden Studio!
174 locals recommend
Tacovore
530 Blair BlvdFun spot for tacos and drinks! To-go friendly! Walkable from the Garden Studio!
Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives approved seafood market owned and operated by a fisherman with excellent products and many options for seafood lovers! Walkable from the Garden Studio!
58 locals recommend
Fisherman's Market
830 W 7th AveDiners, Drive-Ins, and Dives approved seafood market owned and operated by a fisherman with excellent products and many options for seafood lovers! Walkable from the Garden Studio!
Smoothies, bowls, wraps, and more! Walkable from the Garden Studio!
104 locals recommend
Laughing Planet
760 Blair BlvdSmoothies, bowls, wraps, and more! Walkable from the Garden Studio!
Famous donut spot! Note - they do not have allergen-free options, but they do offer vegan donuts for those with dietary preference, versus intolerance or allergy.
68 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut - Eugene
20 E BroadwayFamous donut spot! Note - they do not have allergen-free options, but they do offer vegan donuts for those with dietary preference, versus intolerance or allergy.
Amazing authentic food and traditional baked items! Walkable from the Garden Studio.
Fresh And Natural Mexican Eatery
1680 West 11th AvenueAmazing authentic food and traditional baked items! Walkable from the Garden Studio.
Taqueria Mi Tierra
628 Blair BlvdWalkable from the Garden Studio and in The Whit!
El Buen Sabor Taqueria
650 Blair BoulevardAwesome to go spot in The Whit! Walkable from the Garden Studio!
Excellent breakfast and brunch items! Many allergen-free options!
67 locals recommend
Morning Glory Café
450 Willamette StExcellent breakfast and brunch items! Many allergen-free options!
Grocery/Local Markets
This market is walkable from the Garden Studio and a great spot for picking up a few groceries, toiletries, and trinkets.
26 locals recommend
New Frontier Market
1101 W 8th AveThis market is walkable from the Garden Studio and a great spot for picking up a few groceries, toiletries, and trinkets.
Local market in The Whit to meet your grocery, toiletry, and trinket needs!
47 locals recommend
Red Barn Natural Grocery
357 Van Buren StLocal market in The Whit to meet your grocery, toiletry, and trinket needs!
Local market in The Whit to meet all your grocery, toiletry, and trinket needs! Walkable from the Garden Studio.
24 locals recommend
Bruns' Apple Market
849 W 6th AveLocal market in The Whit to meet all your grocery, toiletry, and trinket needs! Walkable from the Garden Studio.
PL International Market
1333 W 7th AveGreat products in the market and to-go foods available!
Boutiques
Downtown boutique, along a block with additional retail experiences.
15 locals recommend
Passionflower Design
128 E BroadwayDowntown boutique, along a block with additional retail experiences.
Local retailer with a fabulous nursery and unique products!
32 locals recommend
Down to Earth Home and Garden
532 Olive StLocal retailer with a fabulous nursery and unique products!
Self-care everywhere! Essential oils, scrubs, lotions, and DIY supplies!
Mountain Rose Herbs Mercantile
152 W 5th AveSelf-care everywhere! Essential oils, scrubs, lotions, and DIY supplies!
5th Street Public Market
296 E 5th AveDowntown spot with many retail shops and eateries!
Sightseeing
23,000 square foot covered outdoor skate park near the rose garden and walkable from the Garden Studio.
WJ Skatepark + Urban Plaza
23,000 square foot covered outdoor skate park near the rose garden and walkable from the Garden Studio.
Ridgeline Trail - Fox Hollow Trailhead
85528 Christensen RdGorgeous trails and scenery!
Mount Pisgah
Gorgeous trails and scenery!
Spencer Butte
Gorgeous trails and scenery!
City advice
Getting around
Food Delivery to the Garden Studio
Cascadian Courier Collective is an excellent bike delivery service for many local shops and restaurants! Please look them up and consider them for all your delivery needs to cut down on delivery by car.
https://www.cascadiancouriers.com/