Mattie's Guidebook
Food scene
DINNER: Just around the block, this Italian restaurant is a local favorite for a special night out.
108 locals recommend
Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria
1646 E 19th AveDINNER: Just around the block, this Italian restaurant is a local favorite for a special night out.
FULL BREAKFAST: Just around the block, this is a great little breakfast spot.
60 locals recommend
Studio One Cafe'
1473 E 19th AveFULL BREAKFAST: Just around the block, this is a great little breakfast spot.
LUNCH or DINNER: Just around the block, this craft beer and restaurant offers a wonderfully relaxing environment to unwind and order some good american food. They're hamburgers, salads and pizza are always reliably good.
70 locals recommend
McMenamins East 19th Street Café
1485 E 19th AveLUNCH or DINNER: Just around the block, this craft beer and restaurant offers a wonderfully relaxing environment to unwind and order some good american food. They're hamburgers, salads and pizza are always reliably good.
ICE CREAM, EVERY EVENING Just around the block, this local favorite has even been visited by President Obama's family. It's rare for there not to be a line outside, which moves quickly and is part of the ambiance. Forget dessert at the restaurants, go get ice cream to walk home with!
136 locals recommend
Prince Pucklers Ice Cream
1605 E 19th AveICE CREAM, EVERY EVENING Just around the block, this local favorite has even been visited by President Obama's family. It's rare for there not to be a line outside, which moves quickly and is part of the ambiance. Forget dessert at the restaurants, go get ice cream to walk home with!
MORNING BAKERY: Just around the block, this bakery is great for morning coffee and a treat, or in the afternoon for a little "pick me up" fancy treat.
58 locals recommend
Sweet Life Petite
1609 E 19th AveMORNING BAKERY: Just around the block, this bakery is great for morning coffee and a treat, or in the afternoon for a little "pick me up" fancy treat.
NICE RIVERVIEW for LUNCH or DINNER This Mcmenamins has a tranquil location along the river. It's great to arrive at by bicycle or car. Very relaxing atmosphere and reliably good food. It has a long happy hour and dinner crowd which may require a wait, especially if you want to eat outside. Inside booths with a few work well on hot days!
42 locals recommend
McMenamins North Bank
22 Club RdNICE RIVERVIEW for LUNCH or DINNER This Mcmenamins has a tranquil location along the river. It's great to arrive at by bicycle or car. Very relaxing atmosphere and reliably good food. It has a long happy hour and dinner crowd which may require a wait, especially if you want to eat outside. Inside booths with a few work well on hot days!
LUNCH or DINNER. Local favorite pizza restaurant with so much more than Pizza! Enjoy eating outside on their patio or bring it home to enjoy.
41 locals recommend
Hey Neighbor Pizza House
1621 E 19th AveLUNCH or DINNER. Local favorite pizza restaurant with so much more than Pizza! Enjoy eating outside on their patio or bring it home to enjoy.
Tacovore
530 Blair BlvdWHITEAKER NEIGHBORHOOD: Local favorite for tacos and margaritas
Concerts/Sports
Matthew Knight Arena
1390 Villard StHult Center for the Performing Arts
1 Eugene CenterThe Shedd Institute
868 High StEnjoy the magic of historic Hayward Field which was rebuilt in 2021 and has hosted practically every major track person in the world. You'll be amazed at the attention to detail in the renovation and can walk in the footsteps of Legends!
177 locals recommend
Hayward Field
1530 E 15th AveEnjoy the magic of historic Hayward Field which was rebuilt in 2021 and has hosted practically every major track person in the world. You'll be amazed at the attention to detail in the renovation and can walk in the footsteps of Legends!
Recreation
Laurelwood Golf Course
2700 Columbia StWashburne Park
If you're a walker or runner, try the Hendricks Park trails through the flower gardens (rhododendrons and azaleas, among many others) on the left-hand side of the road as you head uphill, or wander through the forest trails that are more to the right-hand side. (There's limited parking near Hendricks Park if you'd rather drive to the trails.)
Additionally, try to get over to Pre's Rock, which memorializes running legend Steve Prefontaine, followed by a stroll around the corner and down the hill past Pre's Rock to enjoy the best view in Eugene—one that's especially nice at sunset.
196 locals recommend
Hendricks Park
Skyline BoulevardIf you're a walker or runner, try the Hendricks Park trails through the flower gardens (rhododendrons and azaleas, among many others) on the left-hand side of the road as you head uphill, or wander through the forest trails that are more to the right-hand side. (There's limited parking near Hendricks Park if you'd rather drive to the trails.)
Additionally, try to get over to Pre's Rock, which memorializes running legend Steve Prefontaine, followed by a stroll around the corner and down the hill past Pre's Rock to enjoy the best view in Eugene—one that's especially nice at sunset.
Sporting Events
Enjoy the magic of historic Hayward Field which was rebuilt in 2021. It has hosted practically every major track person in the world and the attention to detail in the renovation is amazing.
177 locals recommend
Hayward Field
1530 E 15th AveEnjoy the magic of historic Hayward Field which was rebuilt in 2021. It has hosted practically every major track person in the world and the attention to detail in the renovation is amazing.
Academics
University of Oregon
1585 E 13th Ave