Two stars for the workers that seem nice and tried. We came in and there were samples by the front and the nice worker at front offered us some, then who I imagine was the owner came and snatched them right in front of us. Then we ordered our $8 milkshakes which came out melted and watery. We asked to have them remade and again a little better but still came out as like a watery smoothie consistency. This place used to be amazing and the last 3 times we have went it's been extremely disappointing. ? offering us something else or a refund if the machine wasn't working or whatever was happening would have been nice.
Em P
Vegan diner with excellent service and a charming atmosphere. Staff is charismatic and friendly, as well as willing to answer questions about the various dishes. Plenty of variet within the dishes which generally follow the vibe of comfort food. I strongly recommend the Eugenewich, their signature sandwich.Vegetarian options: All dishes are veganKid-friendliness: The diner is incredibly kid friendly, with a kids menu of smaller items.Dietary restrictions: All dishes are vegan and halal, and many have the option to be made as gluten-free.
Vanessa Harper (ziggyjava)
I stopped in while driving through Eugene and thoroughly enjoyed my visit! Since there were so many tempting choices (all vegan), I struggled to choose, but the staff were incredibly helpful in their suggestions. I ultimately settled on the Build Your Own with Chick'n Fried Tempeh & Gravy, Mac unCheese, Sassy Slaw, and Jalapeno Cornbread. I also threw in a side of the hushpuppies and a chocolate shake for good measure :). Everything was delicious and I had leftovers for days! Everyone who worked there was so kind and provided stellar service. I highly recommend giving Cornbread Cafe a try!Vegetarian options: All vegan!
G P
This food was absolutely delicious. It really gives you a full southern feel from the breading of the chik'n fried tempeh to the 'creamy' coleslaw. We had a build your own platter to try a bunch of things out and I can't recommend it enough. To top it off the grilled biscuit with the delectable sweet spread was the icing on the cake of a wonderful meal.Vegetarian options: All veganDietary restrictions: All vegan and offers gluten free options.
vegangrocerygrabs
Cornbread Cafe was nothing short of delicious!! Loved their little diner style. We chose the hush puppies, cauliflower wings, and Ruben. Also got a side of cornbread because it felt like a must. We were not disappointed. Unfortunately they were out of ice cream that day and we couldn't try the milkshakes.
Sydney Hackley
Delicious food, awesome service, and great outside seating. I’m not vegan and was a bit hesitant but everything tasted great. The fried chicken tasted like sausage and was super well seasoned and yummy. The fries were really over salted though which was disappointing. The ranch was delicious and didn’t taste lacking of buttermilk.
Ana
Great vegan comfort food spot! The fried "chicken" has the classic crunchy, satisfying breading that totally evokes the real thing, the cashew gravy is outstanding, and the breakfast burrito stuffed with "bacon", "eggs" and fries is sooo delicious.Vegetarian options: Everything here is vegan!Dietary restrictions: Everything here is vegan, but they also offer gluten free substitutions on a lot of items.
Charlene Tobin
This used to be really good. We ate there today, and everything tastes sweet. I got a savory dish, and it all was sweet. And they put maple tasting vegan butter on my jalapeño corn bread. Who does that? It's not like it was just a few years ago. They should have kept the one in Springfield,it had a much better menu.
ArturoVega
Yes, the food (from a small menu) is pretty good, but...It is also comfort food that sometimes leaves me feeling uncomfortable. As in, it's very starchy/fried/fatty, and can leave me feeling heavy afterward. Believe me, I'm glad it's vegan and I'm glad it's here. I just wish they had more fresh vegetables and such on offer. That would be more of a comfort to little ol' vegan me.
On a recent trip through Eugene, I was very happy to find the Comfort Cafe. The Cafe lives up to its name and reputation. The "Eugenewich" with sassy slaw, jalapeno cornbread with maple butter and chocolate oatmilk shake were full of flavor and rich in texture without leaving a "heavy" apres-meal feeling. The Cafe atmosphere is cozy, vibrant and artistic, befitting of a University town. I will definitely eat there again and look forward to trying the other menu offerings.
B_Zee
This is one of our favorite stops in Eugene on our way to see family. It's great vegan comfort food. We can't wait to get the Eugenewich! It's so good, we've hardly tried anything else on the menu. One of these years we'll venture off in a new direction and order something new. I'm sure it's all good!! Until then, we definitely recommend the Eugenewich and this restaurant. The staff is friendly, the food is fast and hot, and delicious and the vibe is fun! It's a diner and it has that casual, relaxed vibe. We'll be back again next year to maybe try something new, or maybe just the Eugenewich again. Update: My daughter says the chik'n & biscuit is her favorite over the Eugenwich. Updated from previous review on 2023-03-27
Robert Pfander
If you're looking for a bite without meat, animal products, or processed goods, then you found the right place. They make, as far as I can tell, everything from scratch using vegan ingredients. Mac and uncheese, vegan gravy and biscuits, and I'd love to know how they made the "sausage" for the breakfast burrito. That thing was amazing.Friendly crew. Quaint location. Will return.Vegetarian options: Specifically a vegan restaurant.
PNWJeff
If you find yourself in Eugene, Oregon, Cornbread Cafe is a must try. They serve breakfast classics, salads, sandwiches, and a $16 BYOM which comes with an entree, two sides, and delicious jalapeño cornbread. I had the chik’n fried tempeh with gravy and enjoyed every bite. The crunchiness and spice of the breading is top notch, and the country gravy it came smothered in tastes just like my mom used to make it. No complaints about the sides either! The only issue we had was the cinnamon roll, which was so tough that I could barely chew it enough to swallow. However, I am sure that the baked goods are excellent early in the day— my mistake was ordering a cinnamon roll at 4 in the afternoon.
PNWJeff
If you find yourself in Eugene, Oregon, Cornbread Cafe is a must try. They serve breakfast classics, salads, sandwiches, and a $16 BYOM which comes with an entree, two sides, and delicious jalapeño cornbread. I had the chik'n fried tempeh with gravy and enjoyed every bite. The crunchiness and spice of the breading is top notch, and the country gravy it came smothered in tastes just like my mom used to make it. No complaints about the sides either! The only issue we had was the cinnamon roll, which was so tough that I could barely chew it enough to swallow. However, I am sure that the baked goods are excellent early in the day- my mistake was ordering a cinnamon roll at 4 in the afternoon.
Two stars for the workers that seem nice and tried. We came in and there were samples by the front and the nice worker at front offered us some, then who I imagine was the owner came and snatched them right in front of us. Then we ordered our $8 milkshakes which came out melted and watery. We asked to have them remade and again a little better but still came out as like a watery smoothie consistency. This place used to be amazing and the last 3 times we have went it's been extremely disappointing. ? offering us something else or a refund if the machine wasn't working or whatever was happening would have been nice.
Vegan diner with excellent service and a charming atmosphere. Staff is charismatic and friendly, as well as willing to answer questions about the various dishes. Plenty of variet within the dishes which generally follow the vibe of comfort food. I strongly recommend the Eugenewich, their signature sandwich.Vegetarian options: All dishes are veganKid-friendliness: The diner is incredibly kid friendly, with a kids menu of smaller items.Dietary restrictions: All dishes are vegan and halal, and many have the option to be made as gluten-free.
I stopped in while driving through Eugene and thoroughly enjoyed my visit! Since there were so many tempting choices (all vegan), I struggled to choose, but the staff were incredibly helpful in their suggestions. I ultimately settled on the Build Your Own with Chick'n Fried Tempeh & Gravy, Mac unCheese, Sassy Slaw, and Jalapeno Cornbread. I also threw in a side of the hushpuppies and a chocolate shake for good measure :). Everything was delicious and I had leftovers for days! Everyone who worked there was so kind and provided stellar service. I highly recommend giving Cornbread Cafe a try!Vegetarian options: All vegan!
This food was absolutely delicious. It really gives you a full southern feel from the breading of the chik'n fried tempeh to the 'creamy' coleslaw. We had a build your own platter to try a bunch of things out and I can't recommend it enough. To top it off the grilled biscuit with the delectable sweet spread was the icing on the cake of a wonderful meal.Vegetarian options: All veganDietary restrictions: All vegan and offers gluten free options.
Cornbread Cafe was nothing short of delicious!! Loved their little diner style. We chose the hush puppies, cauliflower wings, and Ruben. Also got a side of cornbread because it felt like a must. We were not disappointed. Unfortunately they were out of ice cream that day and we couldn't try the milkshakes.
Delicious food, awesome service, and great outside seating. I’m not vegan and was a bit hesitant but everything tasted great. The fried chicken tasted like sausage and was super well seasoned and yummy. The fries were really over salted though which was disappointing. The ranch was delicious and didn’t taste lacking of buttermilk.
Great vegan comfort food spot! The fried "chicken" has the classic crunchy, satisfying breading that totally evokes the real thing, the cashew gravy is outstanding, and the breakfast burrito stuffed with "bacon", "eggs" and fries is sooo delicious.Vegetarian options: Everything here is vegan!Dietary restrictions: Everything here is vegan, but they also offer gluten free substitutions on a lot of items.
This used to be really good. We ate there today, and everything tastes sweet. I got a savory dish, and it all was sweet. And they put maple tasting vegan butter on my jalapeño corn bread. Who does that? It's not like it was just a few years ago. They should have kept the one in Springfield,it had a much better menu.
Yes, the food (from a small menu) is pretty good, but...It is also comfort food that sometimes leaves me feeling uncomfortable. As in, it's very starchy/fried/fatty, and can leave me feeling heavy afterward. Believe me, I'm glad it's vegan and I'm glad it's here. I just wish they had more fresh vegetables and such on offer. That would be more of a comfort to little ol' vegan me.
Always nice people and delicious comfort food!
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On a recent trip through Eugene, I was very happy to find the Comfort Cafe. The Cafe lives up to its name and reputation. The "Eugenewich" with sassy slaw, jalapeno cornbread with maple butter and chocolate oatmilk shake were full of flavor and rich in texture without leaving a "heavy" apres-meal feeling. The Cafe atmosphere is cozy, vibrant and artistic, befitting of a University town. I will definitely eat there again and look forward to trying the other menu offerings.
This is one of our favorite stops in Eugene on our way to see family. It's great vegan comfort food. We can't wait to get the Eugenewich! It's so good, we've hardly tried anything else on the menu. One of these years we'll venture off in a new direction and order something new. I'm sure it's all good!! Until then, we definitely recommend the Eugenewich and this restaurant. The staff is friendly, the food is fast and hot, and delicious and the vibe is fun! It's a diner and it has that casual, relaxed vibe. We'll be back again next year to maybe try something new, or maybe just the Eugenewich again. Update: My daughter says the chik'n & biscuit is her favorite over the Eugenwich. Updated from previous review on 2023-03-27
If you're looking for a bite without meat, animal products, or processed goods, then you found the right place. They make, as far as I can tell, everything from scratch using vegan ingredients. Mac and uncheese, vegan gravy and biscuits, and I'd love to know how they made the "sausage" for the breakfast burrito. That thing was amazing.Friendly crew. Quaint location. Will return.Vegetarian options: Specifically a vegan restaurant.
If you find yourself in Eugene, Oregon, Cornbread Cafe is a must try. They serve breakfast classics, salads, sandwiches, and a $16 BYOM which comes with an entree, two sides, and delicious jalapeño cornbread. I had the chik’n fried tempeh with gravy and enjoyed every bite. The crunchiness and spice of the breading is top notch, and the country gravy it came smothered in tastes just like my mom used to make it. No complaints about the sides either! The only issue we had was the cinnamon roll, which was so tough that I could barely chew it enough to swallow. However, I am sure that the baked goods are excellent early in the day— my mistake was ordering a cinnamon roll at 4 in the afternoon.
If you find yourself in Eugene, Oregon, Cornbread Cafe is a must try. They serve breakfast classics, salads, sandwiches, and a $16 BYOM which comes with an entree, two sides, and delicious jalapeño cornbread. I had the chik'n fried tempeh with gravy and enjoyed every bite. The crunchiness and spice of the breading is top notch, and the country gravy it came smothered in tastes just like my mom used to make it. No complaints about the sides either! The only issue we had was the cinnamon roll, which was so tough that I could barely chew it enough to swallow. However, I am sure that the baked goods are excellent early in the day- my mistake was ordering a cinnamon roll at 4 in the afternoon.