I used to love this place, but recently the Albany-based central headquarters seems to want to lose clients. They hiked the prices, cut the range of offerings, and now, after two hours, you have to pay for Internet ($4 for 2 hours). Not to mention that they've summarily fired the last 2 manages, who seemed to be doing a good job IMHO. I leave 2 stars because the staff is awesome and I love the atmosphere, but now the $200-$300 a month I spend on coffee shops is going to be split between the Wandering Goat and the Barn Light. I've had it. UPDATE: HOORAY!!! They've changed the Internet policy and now provide 6 hours of free Internet. And every Friday through August they have a special on freezes - 16 oz for $2. However, they still haven't fixed the music system and so now, if someone's eating potato chips across the room, you're going to notice.
(3)
Connor E.
Allan Brothers is a coffee shop that has a cool atmosphere and also good lighting. This coffee shop has been roasting there own coffee since 1972. I recommend this place to anyone. Pros: Cons: Good for groups Studying Meeting people Baristas Good coffee
(5)
Audra B.
The location and the building give a cool vibe but parts of the coffee shop itself don't fit with the vibe. Like the music; the music is top 40 from the past few years, I'm not a fan of top 40, but it also doesn't really fit the environment. I would expect a different mix of music (jazz, classic rock, oldies, etc), not pop music. The employees are a gamble, sometimes I get charming and helpful, and sometimes I get grumpy and walking away as I'm ordering because the guy forgot to do something in the back. Their drinks are delicious! But their croissants have a weird, fake butter flavor on them, like the fake butter on popcorn at the movies. Some of their other foods look super yummy, but there always seems to be flies in the case.
(2)
Anna J.
I love this place. It's funky with good coffee and good food. A traditional Eugene place.
(5)
Andy B.
The Beanery is a really nice place to chill. It's spacious, relaxed and, if you can successfully ignore the occasional band saw next door at Paul's Bicycle Way of Life, you'll have a fantastic time. One thing to note - there is a severe limitation on power outlets. So, make sure you are powered up and ready to go if you want to bring your laptop, because chances of getting a table next to one of the few outlets are just not really good. Oh, and the coffee's good, too...!
(4)
Dylan T.
It's just pretty ok. Men's bathroom is usually a mess with no paper towels and is pretty run down with a cracked toilet seat and no ventilation. It's been like this for years, they could at least make it look better much less fix it up. Baristas seem like exclusively college students with not much coffee experience. I've had friends who worked for Allan brothers and I know how cutthroat they are, never give a free coffee to a friend cause you'll be FIRED. I know it's the northwest but today is 50degrees and windy but the windows are open. It's colder inside than out because of the draft and the total lack of sun that comes into this building. Cashier responded with no concern when I told her the towels in the bathroom are out and it's so drafty I'm wearing my jacket inside. I at least deserve an explanation for the draftiness and an apology for the lack of towels in the bathroom. I'm sure she's overworked and underpaid like all Allan brothers employees though. Pretty good food and pasties. Good sandwiches. Overpriced coffee accessories for sale. I'm guessing they know what a stellar location they have and the recognition they have and they're not trying to impress anyone.
(2)
Alysen P.
Lots of yummy food selections to choose from also really enjoyed just hanging out with some tea and a buddy
(5)
Malachi C.
I've been coming here for years myself, and feel they've gone downhill lately. Bads: -As the staff have gotten younger, they've gotten ruder. I'd think they're unhappy employees, but they are quite boisterous with each other behind the bar. -They play ad-laden radio. The barisiti change it frequently to suit their tastes, enough so that it becomes a distraction. -The internet has a new captive portal that wants your name and email address. It's still free, and you can get away with entering fake info, but it also seems to make you pass though it again once an hour. -The late-night across-the-board food discount was discontinued. -They usually close at 10 PM now instead of 11, undermining one of their few advantages over the many other Eugene cafes. Goods: -It's a big, beautiful space with lots of seats. -Food options are more substantial than other cafes here, and there are always at least a couple items at a discount. -Internet is fast and still free. -Despite the difficulties with the staff and their music, I still like the atmosphere. It's a nice balance of chaos and order, noise and peace. Very Eugene.
(3)
Wella A.
Really, any coffeehouse will do for me as I'm a morning black coffee junkie, however The Beanery meets my Holy Trinity of coffee houses: - Free wi-fi - Early morning opening (6a) - Chill-lax seating atmosphere with available periodicals for perusing (as I've experienced every visit in the mornings I've been here...and I only venture to coffee houses in the mornings, when coffee tastes best and is more practical for my circadian rhythm) And it being so conveniently close to my new digs is a bonus. Oh, and here's a shout out to a specific and very enthusiastic Allan Bro's associate.... Kevin...you rock!
(3)
Ashley R.
5 star coffee for sure. Beats Dutch bros or Starbucks any day! Although the guys who made my coffee completely screwed my order. Asked for a small got a medium. Asked for iced and got a hot one. The simple details are kinda important. That's one thing that Dutch and Starbucks are better at. They never mess up my order! Oh well.. Still good coffee.
(3)
Ed P.
I'd been coming here since I moved to Eugene 2 years ago. I loved the coffee, they always had an organic blend, excellent. The regular coffee's were so so. Also there was a good choice of muffins. I really liked their bran w/raisins. Always fresh, or you could buy a day old one (still pretty fresh) for half price. (2.25 a muffin). They've now fired the manager who was extremely nice. We'd always talk and knew each others names She cared. After she left all the good workers left too. Now, no more organic blend...too expensive. ????? The muffins now come from an outside supplier and they suck as well as costing roughly 3 bucks. Can't stand The Wandering Goat so I guess I'm back to Starbucks. As far as good baked goods New Day is excellent. Good muffins. Can't believe in Eugene there are so many crappy coffee shops.
(1)
Natalie M.
Amazing light dishes; sandwiches, panini's, wraps, salads, an assortment of sweet treats, and of course, Allann Bros Coffee & tea. Love how the building was converted from an old train station. Love this place!
(5)
Marne D.
Many of the treats are delicious! Their flavorful house coffee keeps me coming back. Servers can range from from courteous to so-so, but everyone seems to know their coffee- and tea-making business well. The interior space is historic, earthy and comfortable. Prices are very reasonable. This location's top issue is cleanliness. Both the tables and the deli cases should be cleaned more frequently. A second challenge is that some deli items are not very fresh. Despite that, this Beanery location is a handy--central to Eugene--spot for meeting friends who might arrive by bike, car or bus. There are always plenty of parking spots and you usually don't have to wait long for a table.
(4)
Keith M.
Second Allan Brothers coffee in one week, and both visits were disappointing. Dirty floors and bathroom in Ashland, and lukewarm coffee in Eugene. Not sure I'll come back.
(2)
Shae R.
This place had friendly service, lots of seating and free wifi, which were all great for a Saturday morning homework session. Throughout my morning/afternoon here, I ordered a chai and a panini. The chai was unusually thick, which I was fine with and the panini was good, but just your typical coffee shop sandwich. Unlike many coffe shops, the Beanery had a good variety of food. The music was quiet and on the folkier side, but I'm sure that can change depending on the staff. One of the downsides, the window where we sat looked right at the street and the adult correctional facility.
(4)
Patrick M.
Nice place, and quality coffee but it's weak. Be sure to get a drip coffee and specify about twice their usual dose of beans. I'm beginning to think weak coffee is the norm in Oregon.
(2)
Jake Q.
Great coffee, and a warm atmosphere. Take a walk at the Amazon Park nearby! It's a good way to escape the college students and reflect on this beautiful town. FIVE STARS
(5)
R M.
A big coffee shop in an old warehouse that has enough room for you to hang out to talk, read or use your computer. The coffee (Allann Bros.) is very good. We had scones, a yogurt bran muffin and raspberry coffee cake that were a little dry but good. There was a shortage of raspberries though. Bulk Allenn Bros. coffee is available and (for those who make tea the traditional way and want to avoid the waste of using tea bags) many varieties of bulk tea art stocked. We tried and like the Bombay Breakfast tea. The tea is cheaper here than at most places that sell bulk teas and the are many types of tea to choose from.
(4)
Lauren L.
The Beanery is pretty chill if you're looking for a quiet casual place to study or catch up with friends. The cafe is tucked away behind some of the larger buildings on 5th but has a nice little parking lot for customers. Inside, there are a variety of booths, small tables, and some leather chairs. I liked the white washed food on the inside along with the high beam ceilings, there was nice natual light, and the background music was kept at a low volume. The employees were very sweet and did a nice job of preparing our drinks quickly. The coffee served here is from Allann Bros, a brand I had never had before. I opted for a non-fat latte. Personally, the coffee tasted slightly burnt to me but I needed a caffeine fix, so I made do. They do offer a variety of muffins and some pastries but they didn't look exactly fresh... I was not a fan of the bathrooms. One of the stalls had a faulty lock and I got trapped inside for a good 10 minutes. When I finally managed to get out and was in the process of washing my hands, the bathroom door flew open, missing my face by a few inches, and a woman rushed in. I just made a quick exit... So, be mindful that the sink is incredibly close to the door. I was a little confused by the set-up of the cafe. It appeared to be sandwiched in between two caged storage units with a variety of furniture, light fixtures, and various decorations. I suppose if you happen to be in the presence of boring company, it makes for some nice causal browsing.
(3)
ashley e.
Love this staple of Eugene. It's a comfortable and busy institution. The food is earnest - quiches, scones, spanikopita and the like. Their coffee is strong and hot.
(4)
Jennifer S.
I wish they'd sell this place to someone local, because the space is nice and it used to be a great place to go. Now - they've raised the prices, shrunk the portions, reduced the range of offerings and after 2 hours they charge for Internet. I had soup today - it was in a shallow bowl, hardly an inch deep. You used to get two slices of a baguette with it and a pat of butter, and now you get a couple of packets of saltine crackers. Probably they weren't supposed to give me two packets of saltines. The cookies are smaller, the stuff in the display case just looks, well, kind of old. Seems that the entire crew of employees has quit en masse - no more familiar faces - today the new people were interviewing other new people. It seemed so empty and forlorn in there! I felt like having a cup of strong black tea, and realized I'd have to go home to get one, because you sure can't find it at Allann Bros. anymore.
(1)
B. R.
I love this place. Great coffee, tons of seating, and super friendly baristas. They are in a great location, right next to Oak St Vintage, Down to Earth and Decadence Chocolates. The Mexican Mocha is a must have!!
(5)
Jess T.
I hadn't been there in quite a long time, until today. Not going to rush back any time soon. Understaffed and very slow -- but the two baristas who were there were very friendly. Two stars for their good service, even though I waited 5 whole minutes for a 12 oz plain coffee. Coffee tasted really burnt... not so good. Avoid their pastries! Not sure who makes them, but stale and not good flavor whatsoever. I paid almost $10 for two 12 oz plain coffees and 2 stale pastries. Yikes! Also whoever is in charge of cleaning this place isn't doing a very good job. Everything kind of feels sticky and dirty. I didn't want to touch anything. Yes, good location if you think staring out the window at the jail across the street is a good location. Good building you mean maybe?
(2)
candice s.
The location and the building give a cool vibe. The employees are a gamble, sometimes I get charming and helpful, and sometimes I get grumpy and walking away as I'm ordering because the guy forgot to do something. The music is top 40 from the past few years, I'm not a fan of top 40, but it also doesn't really fit the environment. I would expect a better mix of music (90's, Jazz, classic rock, oldies, etc). Their drinks are delicious! But their croissants have a weird, fake butter flavor on them, like the fake butter on popcorn at the movies. Also, the wifi is very slow
(3)
Tinky R.
The coffee is amazing and the food selection is wide and excellent. The ambiance is really cool as it seems an old converted building- exactly what you would expect. I really liked the service. Staff knew their stuff! A definite must hit!
(5)
Desirea S.
Just moved here from the East Coast, I haven't tried every coffee place in town but out of all that I have tried, Allann Brother's is the best! The staff are always friendly and the food is quite good! I also of course love the emphasis on sustainability and local products. My husband loves their tea selection as well.
(4)
Tianyi S.
We the People ... should seriously create a White House petition to mandate that coffee shops in Eugene stay open all night, or at the very least, 'til 1am. Wake up and smell the untapped profit, business owners! This is a college town. What are you all thinking, when you decide to close your cafe doors at 9pm? Haven't any of you done the statistical research to know that the heaviest caffeinating & binge-snacking goes on between the hours of 9pm and 2am?? Allann Bros (and all other coffee shops in town) would immediately receive an extra Yelp star (oh, the glory) and more frequent patronage- if its doors stayed open later. I'm speaking for a demographic that doesn't do work 'til the sun goes down. That rents small, shared apartments with common spaces inconducive to work productivity. That will shell out stupid amounts of discretionary income for caffeine & day-old scones. PLEASE TAKE THIS TO HEART. WE WILL PAY. Other than that, I quite like Allann Bros. The space is well used, the lighting is great for studying, there are plenty of outlets, there is wifi, the tables are clean, the coffee is drinkable, the baristas are nice... and they sell Haribo gummies. I approve. Bottom Line: Needs longer hours.
(3)
Cassondra P.
Great service here - everyone working is always in a great mood. The environment here is awesome - the feel and look of an old train station. Free wifi, very pleasant environment, and I'd most definitely come here again. Their tea selection is huge!
(5)
Alex B.
Coffee is good. Pastries and burritos are BETTER. Also, the abundance of electrical outlets, natural lighting, and space to sit and do homework for three hours (I did this) are great. It's definitely a hot spot for college students and businessmen/women. The music/environment is rather noisy, but nothing headphones can't cover up.
(4)
Amber M.
Very disappointed. If I could give it a negative star I would. The floors were filthy, the station with milk and sugar dirty with the 1/2 & 1/2 crusted at the pour spout. The staff was nice but lacked energy. The cold chati was the worst chai I have ever had.
(1)
Jarl B.
Great selection of local coffee, great food for breakfast and lunch with free wifi. Be careful how long you stay though as the parking lot is only two hours. Great place for short meetings with clients.
(5)
Maret S.
I love the Beanery when I want to go out at night for a sweet treat, but can't stand the crowds at Sweet Life. There is a ton of room to spread out and chat at a normal volume. The baristas are friendly and chill--they took my obnoxious special requests like champs, and have a wicked good sense of humor. They make excellent drinks and have a few decent dessert options. When I come here I feel like settling in for hours of good conversation. Order a salted caramel hot chocolate or a basque bar. Steer clear of the mediocre muffins. What I would love to see are later hours and some local beers on tap like Wandering Goat is doing. I just don't dig bars, but when the people you're with want a beer...well..it would be nice to have a few cool options.
(4)
Loretta F.
The environment in The Beanery is open and comfortable. I can spend hours in there just relaxing or doing work. I haven't tried many things on the menu but so far I have been satisfied with what I had. Good coffee, good food, what more can I ask for?
(4)
Miss M.
We love to sit by the picture window and watch the people go by. Coffee is wonderful - best coconut latte ever. Free WiFi if that's what you need. Nice and quiet in the evening and lively and fun on weekend mornings. Love the energy!!.. and the food.
(5)
Betsy F.
It's my new favorite study coffee shop, mainly because of their late hours, but their sandwiches are A-OK. I would give them 5 starts but: -1 star because my coffee is rarely hot. It's Luke warm at best and when I ask them to warm it up Mr. PDX gives me attitude. -1 star because the whole coffee shop is freezing!
(3)
Sharece B.
I seemed to always be broke when I was in college so I learned to drink iced coffee and iced tea because it was cheap and I could buy it and "escape" my midget apartment. The Beanery was my favorite place to escape to to read a book or work on my homework away from campus. The Beanery is so open and well-lit; it's the perfect place to meet a friend or just go hang out for a few hours.
(4)
Kristen H.
Whoa, really? I thought there would be more 5 star reviews for Allan Bros. They serve a decent cup of coffee, but I'm a big fan of the iced extreme java. It's also a good place to hit the books if you can find an open table.
(5)
Jonathan L.
The Beanery fills a niche, an unpretentious environment with ample seating, wireless internet access, and cheap food options great for those late-night study binges--they are open til 10 most nights. The baristas are usually friendly, and there's no pressure at all to buy anything, so camping out is the mode. Food specials, when they have them, are decent--the grilled sandwiches are especially good. Burritos or quiche are also pretty dependable options, perfect for a study break. The music can be loud, but you'll be ok with it unless you're a square. And be warned if you are attention-deficient: you will overhear lots of conversations, and the minor daily dramas of unselfconscious Eugeneans can be a real distraction, in the best way. You'll eavesdrop on book clubs, family gossip, even the occasional blind date disaster. Great fun for the people-watcher. Lastly. Here's a public service announcement for you freeloading regulars: nobody will throw you out for watching cartoons for four hours on YouTube without making a purchase. Please don't. We need places like this, so show some support and get an espresso.
(4)
Mary L.
Great vibe! Good coffee. Mix of college kids & grayhairs. Breakfasts looked great! We loved our coffee cake! Vastly better than corporate chains!
(4)
Sophia K.
I come here to study. I don't drink coffee except on the special occasion of final exams or a 10+ hr drive. I really just come here to study and order tea. The Beanery has a huge selection of teas at 2 different prices. I like to try different flavors, but my favorite one was one that the barista recommended. It's nice studying here except it gets a little busy at times and there are a limited number of power outlets. The perks of this place are the late hours and free wifi. The downside is the parking. Make sure to abide by the signs or prepare to pay a fine. I also like the pies. They heat them up, so that's a perk because I like my food on the warmer side. Also, it gets pretty loud, but I don't mind too much because I usually have my music on. In the end, I'm a fan of this place.
(4)
Tanaz P.
Plus: Good coffee, great loose leaf teas, good drinks in general. Locally owned business with fare trade practices. Cons: The service sucks! The baristas are rarely nice, some are borderline rude. Their pastry case is full of fruit flies. Their espresso prices aren't competitive. The places is always in need of a good cleaning especially the restroom.
(2)
Gypsy B.
I am changing my review from four to three stars because the food has been consistently mediocre. I don't know what is going in the kitchen, but when I ordered bacon with my breakfast burrito, I got about five clumped together pieces of bacon in a puddle of grease that my burrito also was sitting in and soaking up. The girl slammed it down on my table piled high with - get this - corn chips. I literally had to ask the barista (since the angry girl who delivered it ran off so fast) for an extra plate to scrape the three cups of chips off my burrito and bacon. I only got that because they were completely out of quiche, biscuits or anything breakfast-like, and that was on a Sunday at noon. I'll stick to the coffee part of the menu from now on - and I'll leave my first review up, which actually focuses on the vibe of the place. I still agree is great for studying. This place is the perfect spot for meeting, studying, eating, drinking coffee - whatever. The atmosphere is always lively and I can always find a table with an electrical outlet for my laptop. I like the different types of folks - some reading, some just visiting, some studying - and the place is big and airy enough to accommodate all. It can get a bit loud but most of the time it doesn't feel intrusive. Just a general low buzz of hubbub. Oh, and the fritatta is amazing. They run out a lot, so I tried the breakfast casserole, with bacon, potatoes and cheese - also pretty good but a bit salty. I had a pot of oolong tea, which was great, and a cappucino today, which also rocked. .
(3)
Zain K.
Solid all-around. Very good coffee drinks and a very comfortable, slightly rustic ambiance. Plenty of wall outlets and good wifi made this a perfect place to stop on a recent road-trip. My only regret is that I didn't bring an appetite, as the food options here run beyond standard cafe fare, and looked very good. (Someone here mentioned avoiding it on weekends, but I came on a Saturday afternoon and found it very peaceful and uncrowded.)
(5)
Jay H.
Wasn't as. Big of a selection as I hoped. :(
(2)
Jessica M.
I love to come and do homework here because they have real food, and great deals...like buy a pot of tea rather than a cup....I have to say he thing that really is holding me back from giving more stars in the HORRIBLE, UNRELIABLE, NO GOOD WIFI!!!! I don't choose to have classes where ALL of my hw is online work...and it really kills my day when I have to search out another place to do my homework.
(2)
Yoko B.
I am in The Beanery right now. My coffee is cold.
(2)
Sean K.
Had their lunch special: half panini and a cup of their daily salad options. Good portion and pretty good panini. I got the vegetarian one, picaso, and it the veggies were fresh, well-cooked and tasty. Will visit again when I use Amtrak again. (it's close to the Eugene amtrak station)
Best parts about Allann Bros. (other than the coffee) are the plethora of fresh baked goods -they have pie!- and the late night hours. There is also a surprising amount of space for a coffee shop.
(4)
Jeff S.
I was never a huge fan of The Beanery. The seating is cramped and not very comfortable, the beverages are nothing special and a bit overpriced, and there is limited outdoor seating (not a major concern for me, since I quit smoking last year, but for others I know it's kind of annoying when you can't find a place to sit and smoke while you sip your beverage). If they expanded the patio, and got some more comfortable chairs, and toned down the WHITE that seems to pervade into my being every time I go there, maybe I would go more often. After further review, this place isn't so bad. They get an extra star. I think its location next to the County Jail must have jaded my opinion.
(3)
Apollo L.
Okay, Eugene, first of all, how can a college town have so many drive thru coffee houses and so few regular stop-and-chill coffee houses? What is the boggle? After driving around town, trying to locate coffee houses using Yelp Mobile, I finally found this place, ironically not very far from my hotel. The line was somewhat long, but well worth the wait. My coffee and bagel hit the spot. The price is right and there's parking nearby. Now, the next time I come to Eugene, I know where *the* coffee house is.
(4)
Tom L.
coffee..open late..and free wifi
(3)
Lothar M.
Allen Bros has the best coffee in Eugene, hands down, and some of the best coffee in the country. Finally a place where I don't have to ask for an Americano with half the water, just to make sure it doesn't taste like warm water. This particular spot is also a favorite work spot for me and my fiance; it has a good vibe, free wifi, but the tables are a bit small and there are too few accessible hook-ups for computers.
(5)
Sara Elizabeth J.
I'm with Clay on this one. The late closing time kept me coming back night after night with stacks of Comp papers to grade (you need caffeine for that, trust me), but I have to say: the coffee wasn't too great ("best coffee in the country" what?) and the place always felt dirty and musty and the lighting was too low and OH MY GOD in the summer it was SO HOT AND HUMID in there! I get it. Yay, environment! But there has to be something you can do to cool the place down, because it can get really disgusting in there on a hot day. And also, the "Soft Hits from the Nineties and Today" music they typically played made me so grateful for headphones. Just ... why? And, even worse, the live hippie-folky music they had on weekends drove me out of my mind. It made me want to pour bleach in my ears. On the rare occasion the live music was okay, I still put on my headphones, because whatever I had on my iPod was infinitely better. After awhile, I started going to The Wandering Goat instead, which has its own issues, but ultimately provides a much more satisfying experience for anyone under fifty. "Blah" encapsulates this place. During my time in Eugene, it was acceptable, and I liked the employees, and I kind of dug how the interior resembled an old barn or church, but that's about it.
(2)
Kang T.
Walking distance from the train platform. I was able to get some real coffee while waiting for the train to depart. The girls were friendly and efficient. Nice. Best cup of coffee I have had since being on the train passing through here. Takes about 10 minutes to get here, order and pay for a cup of coffee, and then get back to the train. If they are just stopping to pick up and drop off passengers, don't bother risking being left behind.
(3)
Killer S.
Update (and response to Zain K.) - the music is on weekend evenings from 7:00-9:30pm and that's when it gets crowded and loud. Weekend afternoons are usually pretty tame. Also, LOL @ chuch pew comments.
(4)
David V.
Most of the time the espresso drinks here are pretty decent. Today I ordered a Borgia. It was rather watered down. For the price I would expect more consistency. Free Wifi is good. And this place holds sentimental value to me, so, I shall continue to come by here every now and then with the wonderful girl I met here for the first time.
(3)
Clifton G.
Nice feel place, big windows looking out on 5th St. No front door enter from the rear.
(3)
James L.
I was walking around 5th street with some friends and we stopped in here for lunch when it started pouring outside. I ordered a ham sandwich on a sourdough roll with all the toppings and a house coffee. The sandwich was okay, nothing special. It was freshly made and tasted like the ingredients were fresh. I wouldn't recommend the sourdough roll though; it wasn't very sour. It tasted more like a sweet french roll (but maybe I get spoiled with the sourdough in San Francisco lol). The sandwich came with kettle chips which were average. I liked them but my friends didn't. The coffee was so-so. It tasted okay when it was piping hot but when it cooled a little bit I could tell it was stale. A little disappointing since they seemed to be a small company that roasts their own beans in Oregon. The service was very good. Everyone was very friendly and our food came out about 5 minutes after we ordered. It was quite busy when we stopped in at about 1:00 PM and after ordering we couldn't find a table, but one opened up fairly quickly, and by the time we left, at about 2:00 PM, the cafe was only about half full. The interior was bright and open and it looked like it was in an old produce warehouse building. Very warm and welcoming. I have no strong feelings either way on this place. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back here, but if it were convenient, I might stop in.
(3)
Lee W.
The Beanery does a $.35 discount when you use your own cup. Try the biscuits and gravy, you can get a 12oz drip and half order of biscuits for something like $3.37. In regards to the "quirky" staff: If you've recently left Portland and truly long to see tight pants wearing, fixie riding, pabst blue ribbon drinking hipsters, than this barista staff may be for you.
(3)
Karen S.
Great food, great location, great staff!
(5)
Joel S.
I had a cappuccino, wasn't bad, but I hope that this isn't the base line cap for Oregon otherwise I will be gravely disappointed.
(3)
Erinn B.
I could say a million things about this place, but it's hands down the best coffee shop in Eugene. Their tea is the best tea you can get anywhere. My personal favorites are the coconut vanilla and Earl Grey. There's so many varieties and all of them are awesome. Baristas are usually very nice. I've been coming to this place since I was a kid and have many fond memories. I also LOVE their paninis and eclairs. And coffee cake. Try it out, I guarantee you'll love it.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : No
Jennifer S.
I used to love this place, but recently the Albany-based central headquarters seems to want to lose clients. They hiked the prices, cut the range of offerings, and now, after two hours, you have to pay for Internet ($4 for 2 hours). Not to mention that they've summarily fired the last 2 manages, who seemed to be doing a good job IMHO. I leave 2 stars because the staff is awesome and I love the atmosphere, but now the $200-$300 a month I spend on coffee shops is going to be split between the Wandering Goat and the Barn Light. I've had it. UPDATE: HOORAY!!! They've changed the Internet policy and now provide 6 hours of free Internet. And every Friday through August they have a special on freezes - 16 oz for $2. However, they still haven't fixed the music system and so now, if someone's eating potato chips across the room, you're going to notice.
(3)Connor E.
Allan Brothers is a coffee shop that has a cool atmosphere and also good lighting. This coffee shop has been roasting there own coffee since 1972. I recommend this place to anyone. Pros: Cons: Good for groups Studying Meeting people Baristas Good coffee
(5)Audra B.
The location and the building give a cool vibe but parts of the coffee shop itself don't fit with the vibe. Like the music; the music is top 40 from the past few years, I'm not a fan of top 40, but it also doesn't really fit the environment. I would expect a different mix of music (jazz, classic rock, oldies, etc), not pop music. The employees are a gamble, sometimes I get charming and helpful, and sometimes I get grumpy and walking away as I'm ordering because the guy forgot to do something in the back. Their drinks are delicious! But their croissants have a weird, fake butter flavor on them, like the fake butter on popcorn at the movies. Some of their other foods look super yummy, but there always seems to be flies in the case.
(2)Anna J.
I love this place. It's funky with good coffee and good food. A traditional Eugene place.
(5)Andy B.
The Beanery is a really nice place to chill. It's spacious, relaxed and, if you can successfully ignore the occasional band saw next door at Paul's Bicycle Way of Life, you'll have a fantastic time. One thing to note - there is a severe limitation on power outlets. So, make sure you are powered up and ready to go if you want to bring your laptop, because chances of getting a table next to one of the few outlets are just not really good. Oh, and the coffee's good, too...!
(4)Dylan T.
It's just pretty ok. Men's bathroom is usually a mess with no paper towels and is pretty run down with a cracked toilet seat and no ventilation. It's been like this for years, they could at least make it look better much less fix it up. Baristas seem like exclusively college students with not much coffee experience. I've had friends who worked for Allan brothers and I know how cutthroat they are, never give a free coffee to a friend cause you'll be FIRED. I know it's the northwest but today is 50degrees and windy but the windows are open. It's colder inside than out because of the draft and the total lack of sun that comes into this building. Cashier responded with no concern when I told her the towels in the bathroom are out and it's so drafty I'm wearing my jacket inside. I at least deserve an explanation for the draftiness and an apology for the lack of towels in the bathroom. I'm sure she's overworked and underpaid like all Allan brothers employees though. Pretty good food and pasties. Good sandwiches. Overpriced coffee accessories for sale. I'm guessing they know what a stellar location they have and the recognition they have and they're not trying to impress anyone.
(2)Alysen P.
Lots of yummy food selections to choose from also really enjoyed just hanging out with some tea and a buddy
(5)Malachi C.
I've been coming here for years myself, and feel they've gone downhill lately. Bads: -As the staff have gotten younger, they've gotten ruder. I'd think they're unhappy employees, but they are quite boisterous with each other behind the bar. -They play ad-laden radio. The barisiti change it frequently to suit their tastes, enough so that it becomes a distraction. -The internet has a new captive portal that wants your name and email address. It's still free, and you can get away with entering fake info, but it also seems to make you pass though it again once an hour. -The late-night across-the-board food discount was discontinued. -They usually close at 10 PM now instead of 11, undermining one of their few advantages over the many other Eugene cafes. Goods: -It's a big, beautiful space with lots of seats. -Food options are more substantial than other cafes here, and there are always at least a couple items at a discount. -Internet is fast and still free. -Despite the difficulties with the staff and their music, I still like the atmosphere. It's a nice balance of chaos and order, noise and peace. Very Eugene.
(3)Wella A.
Really, any coffeehouse will do for me as I'm a morning black coffee junkie, however The Beanery meets my Holy Trinity of coffee houses: - Free wi-fi - Early morning opening (6a) - Chill-lax seating atmosphere with available periodicals for perusing (as I've experienced every visit in the mornings I've been here...and I only venture to coffee houses in the mornings, when coffee tastes best and is more practical for my circadian rhythm) And it being so conveniently close to my new digs is a bonus. Oh, and here's a shout out to a specific and very enthusiastic Allan Bro's associate.... Kevin...you rock!
(3)Ashley R.
5 star coffee for sure. Beats Dutch bros or Starbucks any day! Although the guys who made my coffee completely screwed my order. Asked for a small got a medium. Asked for iced and got a hot one. The simple details are kinda important. That's one thing that Dutch and Starbucks are better at. They never mess up my order! Oh well.. Still good coffee.
(3)Ed P.
I'd been coming here since I moved to Eugene 2 years ago. I loved the coffee, they always had an organic blend, excellent. The regular coffee's were so so. Also there was a good choice of muffins. I really liked their bran w/raisins. Always fresh, or you could buy a day old one (still pretty fresh) for half price. (2.25 a muffin). They've now fired the manager who was extremely nice. We'd always talk and knew each others names She cared. After she left all the good workers left too. Now, no more organic blend...too expensive. ????? The muffins now come from an outside supplier and they suck as well as costing roughly 3 bucks. Can't stand The Wandering Goat so I guess I'm back to Starbucks. As far as good baked goods New Day is excellent. Good muffins. Can't believe in Eugene there are so many crappy coffee shops.
(1)Natalie M.
Amazing light dishes; sandwiches, panini's, wraps, salads, an assortment of sweet treats, and of course, Allann Bros Coffee & tea. Love how the building was converted from an old train station. Love this place!
(5)Marne D.
Many of the treats are delicious! Their flavorful house coffee keeps me coming back. Servers can range from from courteous to so-so, but everyone seems to know their coffee- and tea-making business well. The interior space is historic, earthy and comfortable. Prices are very reasonable. This location's top issue is cleanliness. Both the tables and the deli cases should be cleaned more frequently. A second challenge is that some deli items are not very fresh. Despite that, this Beanery location is a handy--central to Eugene--spot for meeting friends who might arrive by bike, car or bus. There are always plenty of parking spots and you usually don't have to wait long for a table.
(4)Keith M.
Second Allan Brothers coffee in one week, and both visits were disappointing. Dirty floors and bathroom in Ashland, and lukewarm coffee in Eugene. Not sure I'll come back.
(2)Shae R.
This place had friendly service, lots of seating and free wifi, which were all great for a Saturday morning homework session. Throughout my morning/afternoon here, I ordered a chai and a panini. The chai was unusually thick, which I was fine with and the panini was good, but just your typical coffee shop sandwich. Unlike many coffe shops, the Beanery had a good variety of food. The music was quiet and on the folkier side, but I'm sure that can change depending on the staff. One of the downsides, the window where we sat looked right at the street and the adult correctional facility.
(4)Patrick M.
Nice place, and quality coffee but it's weak. Be sure to get a drip coffee and specify about twice their usual dose of beans. I'm beginning to think weak coffee is the norm in Oregon.
(2)Jake Q.
Great coffee, and a warm atmosphere. Take a walk at the Amazon Park nearby! It's a good way to escape the college students and reflect on this beautiful town. FIVE STARS
(5)R M.
A big coffee shop in an old warehouse that has enough room for you to hang out to talk, read or use your computer. The coffee (Allann Bros.) is very good. We had scones, a yogurt bran muffin and raspberry coffee cake that were a little dry but good. There was a shortage of raspberries though. Bulk Allenn Bros. coffee is available and (for those who make tea the traditional way and want to avoid the waste of using tea bags) many varieties of bulk tea art stocked. We tried and like the Bombay Breakfast tea. The tea is cheaper here than at most places that sell bulk teas and the are many types of tea to choose from.
(4)Lauren L.
The Beanery is pretty chill if you're looking for a quiet casual place to study or catch up with friends. The cafe is tucked away behind some of the larger buildings on 5th but has a nice little parking lot for customers. Inside, there are a variety of booths, small tables, and some leather chairs. I liked the white washed food on the inside along with the high beam ceilings, there was nice natual light, and the background music was kept at a low volume. The employees were very sweet and did a nice job of preparing our drinks quickly. The coffee served here is from Allann Bros, a brand I had never had before. I opted for a non-fat latte. Personally, the coffee tasted slightly burnt to me but I needed a caffeine fix, so I made do. They do offer a variety of muffins and some pastries but they didn't look exactly fresh... I was not a fan of the bathrooms. One of the stalls had a faulty lock and I got trapped inside for a good 10 minutes. When I finally managed to get out and was in the process of washing my hands, the bathroom door flew open, missing my face by a few inches, and a woman rushed in. I just made a quick exit... So, be mindful that the sink is incredibly close to the door. I was a little confused by the set-up of the cafe. It appeared to be sandwiched in between two caged storage units with a variety of furniture, light fixtures, and various decorations. I suppose if you happen to be in the presence of boring company, it makes for some nice causal browsing.
(3)ashley e.
Love this staple of Eugene. It's a comfortable and busy institution. The food is earnest - quiches, scones, spanikopita and the like. Their coffee is strong and hot.
(4)Jennifer S.
I wish they'd sell this place to someone local, because the space is nice and it used to be a great place to go. Now - they've raised the prices, shrunk the portions, reduced the range of offerings and after 2 hours they charge for Internet. I had soup today - it was in a shallow bowl, hardly an inch deep. You used to get two slices of a baguette with it and a pat of butter, and now you get a couple of packets of saltine crackers. Probably they weren't supposed to give me two packets of saltines. The cookies are smaller, the stuff in the display case just looks, well, kind of old. Seems that the entire crew of employees has quit en masse - no more familiar faces - today the new people were interviewing other new people. It seemed so empty and forlorn in there! I felt like having a cup of strong black tea, and realized I'd have to go home to get one, because you sure can't find it at Allann Bros. anymore.
(1)B. R.
I love this place. Great coffee, tons of seating, and super friendly baristas. They are in a great location, right next to Oak St Vintage, Down to Earth and Decadence Chocolates. The Mexican Mocha is a must have!!
(5)Jess T.
I hadn't been there in quite a long time, until today. Not going to rush back any time soon. Understaffed and very slow -- but the two baristas who were there were very friendly. Two stars for their good service, even though I waited 5 whole minutes for a 12 oz plain coffee. Coffee tasted really burnt... not so good. Avoid their pastries! Not sure who makes them, but stale and not good flavor whatsoever. I paid almost $10 for two 12 oz plain coffees and 2 stale pastries. Yikes! Also whoever is in charge of cleaning this place isn't doing a very good job. Everything kind of feels sticky and dirty. I didn't want to touch anything. Yes, good location if you think staring out the window at the jail across the street is a good location. Good building you mean maybe?
(2)candice s.
The location and the building give a cool vibe. The employees are a gamble, sometimes I get charming and helpful, and sometimes I get grumpy and walking away as I'm ordering because the guy forgot to do something. The music is top 40 from the past few years, I'm not a fan of top 40, but it also doesn't really fit the environment. I would expect a better mix of music (90's, Jazz, classic rock, oldies, etc). Their drinks are delicious! But their croissants have a weird, fake butter flavor on them, like the fake butter on popcorn at the movies. Also, the wifi is very slow
(3)Tinky R.
The coffee is amazing and the food selection is wide and excellent. The ambiance is really cool as it seems an old converted building- exactly what you would expect. I really liked the service. Staff knew their stuff! A definite must hit!
(5)Desirea S.
Just moved here from the East Coast, I haven't tried every coffee place in town but out of all that I have tried, Allann Brother's is the best! The staff are always friendly and the food is quite good! I also of course love the emphasis on sustainability and local products. My husband loves their tea selection as well.
(4)Tianyi S.
We the People ... should seriously create a White House petition to mandate that coffee shops in Eugene stay open all night, or at the very least, 'til 1am. Wake up and smell the untapped profit, business owners! This is a college town. What are you all thinking, when you decide to close your cafe doors at 9pm? Haven't any of you done the statistical research to know that the heaviest caffeinating & binge-snacking goes on between the hours of 9pm and 2am?? Allann Bros (and all other coffee shops in town) would immediately receive an extra Yelp star (oh, the glory) and more frequent patronage- if its doors stayed open later. I'm speaking for a demographic that doesn't do work 'til the sun goes down. That rents small, shared apartments with common spaces inconducive to work productivity. That will shell out stupid amounts of discretionary income for caffeine & day-old scones. PLEASE TAKE THIS TO HEART. WE WILL PAY. Other than that, I quite like Allann Bros. The space is well used, the lighting is great for studying, there are plenty of outlets, there is wifi, the tables are clean, the coffee is drinkable, the baristas are nice... and they sell Haribo gummies. I approve. Bottom Line: Needs longer hours.
(3)Cassondra P.
Great service here - everyone working is always in a great mood. The environment here is awesome - the feel and look of an old train station. Free wifi, very pleasant environment, and I'd most definitely come here again. Their tea selection is huge!
(5)Alex B.
Coffee is good. Pastries and burritos are BETTER. Also, the abundance of electrical outlets, natural lighting, and space to sit and do homework for three hours (I did this) are great. It's definitely a hot spot for college students and businessmen/women. The music/environment is rather noisy, but nothing headphones can't cover up.
(4)Amber M.
Very disappointed. If I could give it a negative star I would. The floors were filthy, the station with milk and sugar dirty with the 1/2 & 1/2 crusted at the pour spout. The staff was nice but lacked energy. The cold chati was the worst chai I have ever had.
(1)Jarl B.
Great selection of local coffee, great food for breakfast and lunch with free wifi. Be careful how long you stay though as the parking lot is only two hours. Great place for short meetings with clients.
(5)Maret S.
I love the Beanery when I want to go out at night for a sweet treat, but can't stand the crowds at Sweet Life. There is a ton of room to spread out and chat at a normal volume. The baristas are friendly and chill--they took my obnoxious special requests like champs, and have a wicked good sense of humor. They make excellent drinks and have a few decent dessert options. When I come here I feel like settling in for hours of good conversation. Order a salted caramel hot chocolate or a basque bar. Steer clear of the mediocre muffins. What I would love to see are later hours and some local beers on tap like Wandering Goat is doing. I just don't dig bars, but when the people you're with want a beer...well..it would be nice to have a few cool options.
(4)Loretta F.
The environment in The Beanery is open and comfortable. I can spend hours in there just relaxing or doing work. I haven't tried many things on the menu but so far I have been satisfied with what I had. Good coffee, good food, what more can I ask for?
(4)Miss M.
We love to sit by the picture window and watch the people go by. Coffee is wonderful - best coconut latte ever. Free WiFi if that's what you need. Nice and quiet in the evening and lively and fun on weekend mornings. Love the energy!!.. and the food.
(5)Betsy F.
It's my new favorite study coffee shop, mainly because of their late hours, but their sandwiches are A-OK. I would give them 5 starts but: -1 star because my coffee is rarely hot. It's Luke warm at best and when I ask them to warm it up Mr. PDX gives me attitude. -1 star because the whole coffee shop is freezing!
(3)Sharece B.
I seemed to always be broke when I was in college so I learned to drink iced coffee and iced tea because it was cheap and I could buy it and "escape" my midget apartment. The Beanery was my favorite place to escape to to read a book or work on my homework away from campus. The Beanery is so open and well-lit; it's the perfect place to meet a friend or just go hang out for a few hours.
(4)Kristen H.
Whoa, really? I thought there would be more 5 star reviews for Allan Bros. They serve a decent cup of coffee, but I'm a big fan of the iced extreme java. It's also a good place to hit the books if you can find an open table.
(5)Jonathan L.
The Beanery fills a niche, an unpretentious environment with ample seating, wireless internet access, and cheap food options great for those late-night study binges--they are open til 10 most nights. The baristas are usually friendly, and there's no pressure at all to buy anything, so camping out is the mode. Food specials, when they have them, are decent--the grilled sandwiches are especially good. Burritos or quiche are also pretty dependable options, perfect for a study break. The music can be loud, but you'll be ok with it unless you're a square. And be warned if you are attention-deficient: you will overhear lots of conversations, and the minor daily dramas of unselfconscious Eugeneans can be a real distraction, in the best way. You'll eavesdrop on book clubs, family gossip, even the occasional blind date disaster. Great fun for the people-watcher. Lastly. Here's a public service announcement for you freeloading regulars: nobody will throw you out for watching cartoons for four hours on YouTube without making a purchase. Please don't. We need places like this, so show some support and get an espresso.
(4)Mary L.
Great vibe! Good coffee. Mix of college kids & grayhairs. Breakfasts looked great! We loved our coffee cake! Vastly better than corporate chains!
(4)Sophia K.
I come here to study. I don't drink coffee except on the special occasion of final exams or a 10+ hr drive. I really just come here to study and order tea. The Beanery has a huge selection of teas at 2 different prices. I like to try different flavors, but my favorite one was one that the barista recommended. It's nice studying here except it gets a little busy at times and there are a limited number of power outlets. The perks of this place are the late hours and free wifi. The downside is the parking. Make sure to abide by the signs or prepare to pay a fine. I also like the pies. They heat them up, so that's a perk because I like my food on the warmer side. Also, it gets pretty loud, but I don't mind too much because I usually have my music on. In the end, I'm a fan of this place.
(4)Tanaz P.
Plus: Good coffee, great loose leaf teas, good drinks in general. Locally owned business with fare trade practices. Cons: The service sucks! The baristas are rarely nice, some are borderline rude. Their pastry case is full of fruit flies. Their espresso prices aren't competitive. The places is always in need of a good cleaning especially the restroom.
(2)Gypsy B.
I am changing my review from four to three stars because the food has been consistently mediocre. I don't know what is going in the kitchen, but when I ordered bacon with my breakfast burrito, I got about five clumped together pieces of bacon in a puddle of grease that my burrito also was sitting in and soaking up. The girl slammed it down on my table piled high with - get this - corn chips. I literally had to ask the barista (since the angry girl who delivered it ran off so fast) for an extra plate to scrape the three cups of chips off my burrito and bacon. I only got that because they were completely out of quiche, biscuits or anything breakfast-like, and that was on a Sunday at noon. I'll stick to the coffee part of the menu from now on - and I'll leave my first review up, which actually focuses on the vibe of the place. I still agree is great for studying. This place is the perfect spot for meeting, studying, eating, drinking coffee - whatever. The atmosphere is always lively and I can always find a table with an electrical outlet for my laptop. I like the different types of folks - some reading, some just visiting, some studying - and the place is big and airy enough to accommodate all. It can get a bit loud but most of the time it doesn't feel intrusive. Just a general low buzz of hubbub. Oh, and the fritatta is amazing. They run out a lot, so I tried the breakfast casserole, with bacon, potatoes and cheese - also pretty good but a bit salty. I had a pot of oolong tea, which was great, and a cappucino today, which also rocked. .
(3)Zain K.
Solid all-around. Very good coffee drinks and a very comfortable, slightly rustic ambiance. Plenty of wall outlets and good wifi made this a perfect place to stop on a recent road-trip. My only regret is that I didn't bring an appetite, as the food options here run beyond standard cafe fare, and looked very good. (Someone here mentioned avoiding it on weekends, but I came on a Saturday afternoon and found it very peaceful and uncrowded.)
(5)Jay H.
Wasn't as. Big of a selection as I hoped. :(
(2)Jessica M.
I love to come and do homework here because they have real food, and great deals...like buy a pot of tea rather than a cup....I have to say he thing that really is holding me back from giving more stars in the HORRIBLE, UNRELIABLE, NO GOOD WIFI!!!! I don't choose to have classes where ALL of my hw is online work...and it really kills my day when I have to search out another place to do my homework.
(2)Yoko B.
I am in The Beanery right now. My coffee is cold.
(2)Sean K.
Had their lunch special: half panini and a cup of their daily salad options. Good portion and pretty good panini. I got the vegetarian one, picaso, and it the veggies were fresh, well-cooked and tasty. Will visit again when I use Amtrak again. (it's close to the Eugene amtrak station)
(3)Armond H.
I've been coming here for years. YEARS! I've seen the price of tea go up from $1.30 to $1.60. For those of you who lack basic quantitative abilities, that's over 23% inflation! Egads! Ok, I'm being overly dramatic. It's not THAT bad. This is one of the few places in town that serves loose leaf tea. +1 for awesome. I enjoy coming here. I like the ambiance. I like having the person behind the counter know my order. It's actually open past 6 o'clock (until 11, to be exact) unlike most places in this lame town. However, there are a few things I don't like. 1. The acoustics. It's ESPECIALLY terrible when they have a "musical guest". Sound really bounces around in this place, so when someone plays music, it's REALLY loud. Same goes for when there's a lot of people talking. Don't talk about your recent visit to the gynecologist while you're here. If you tilt your head up a little, the people sitting clear on the other side of the café will probably (definitely) hear it. 2. Sometimes it gets really crowded here to the point where there's nowhere or almost nowhere to sit. That really sucks at times when I come here to work on school crap. It's even worse when a huge group of LOUD people comes in and takes 5 tables. That's what bars are for, you mooks! 3. This place seems to have gotten a much quicker turnover rate in recent years... When I first started coming here, the same people were there for a loooong time. Now it seems like they switch people every few months... The food here is pretty pricey, so I seldom find myself ordering any. The sandwiches aren't bad, though. The brownies are delicious. Coffee cake is hit and miss (kinda stale sometimes).
(4)Annalee R.
Best parts about Allann Bros. (other than the coffee) are the plethora of fresh baked goods -they have pie!- and the late night hours. There is also a surprising amount of space for a coffee shop.
(4)Jeff S.
I was never a huge fan of The Beanery. The seating is cramped and not very comfortable, the beverages are nothing special and a bit overpriced, and there is limited outdoor seating (not a major concern for me, since I quit smoking last year, but for others I know it's kind of annoying when you can't find a place to sit and smoke while you sip your beverage). If they expanded the patio, and got some more comfortable chairs, and toned down the WHITE that seems to pervade into my being every time I go there, maybe I would go more often. After further review, this place isn't so bad. They get an extra star. I think its location next to the County Jail must have jaded my opinion.
(3)Apollo L.
Okay, Eugene, first of all, how can a college town have so many drive thru coffee houses and so few regular stop-and-chill coffee houses? What is the boggle? After driving around town, trying to locate coffee houses using Yelp Mobile, I finally found this place, ironically not very far from my hotel. The line was somewhat long, but well worth the wait. My coffee and bagel hit the spot. The price is right and there's parking nearby. Now, the next time I come to Eugene, I know where *the* coffee house is.
(4)Tom L.
coffee..open late..and free wifi
(3)Lothar M.
Allen Bros has the best coffee in Eugene, hands down, and some of the best coffee in the country. Finally a place where I don't have to ask for an Americano with half the water, just to make sure it doesn't taste like warm water. This particular spot is also a favorite work spot for me and my fiance; it has a good vibe, free wifi, but the tables are a bit small and there are too few accessible hook-ups for computers.
(5)Sara Elizabeth J.
I'm with Clay on this one. The late closing time kept me coming back night after night with stacks of Comp papers to grade (you need caffeine for that, trust me), but I have to say: the coffee wasn't too great ("best coffee in the country" what?) and the place always felt dirty and musty and the lighting was too low and OH MY GOD in the summer it was SO HOT AND HUMID in there! I get it. Yay, environment! But there has to be something you can do to cool the place down, because it can get really disgusting in there on a hot day. And also, the "Soft Hits from the Nineties and Today" music they typically played made me so grateful for headphones. Just ... why? And, even worse, the live hippie-folky music they had on weekends drove me out of my mind. It made me want to pour bleach in my ears. On the rare occasion the live music was okay, I still put on my headphones, because whatever I had on my iPod was infinitely better. After awhile, I started going to The Wandering Goat instead, which has its own issues, but ultimately provides a much more satisfying experience for anyone under fifty. "Blah" encapsulates this place. During my time in Eugene, it was acceptable, and I liked the employees, and I kind of dug how the interior resembled an old barn or church, but that's about it.
(2)Kang T.
Walking distance from the train platform. I was able to get some real coffee while waiting for the train to depart. The girls were friendly and efficient. Nice. Best cup of coffee I have had since being on the train passing through here. Takes about 10 minutes to get here, order and pay for a cup of coffee, and then get back to the train. If they are just stopping to pick up and drop off passengers, don't bother risking being left behind.
(3)Killer S.
Update (and response to Zain K.) - the music is on weekend evenings from 7:00-9:30pm and that's when it gets crowded and loud. Weekend afternoons are usually pretty tame. Also, LOL @ chuch pew comments.
(4)David V.
Most of the time the espresso drinks here are pretty decent. Today I ordered a Borgia. It was rather watered down. For the price I would expect more consistency. Free Wifi is good. And this place holds sentimental value to me, so, I shall continue to come by here every now and then with the wonderful girl I met here for the first time.
(3)Clifton G.
Nice feel place, big windows looking out on 5th St. No front door enter from the rear.
(3)James L.
I was walking around 5th street with some friends and we stopped in here for lunch when it started pouring outside. I ordered a ham sandwich on a sourdough roll with all the toppings and a house coffee. The sandwich was okay, nothing special. It was freshly made and tasted like the ingredients were fresh. I wouldn't recommend the sourdough roll though; it wasn't very sour. It tasted more like a sweet french roll (but maybe I get spoiled with the sourdough in San Francisco lol). The sandwich came with kettle chips which were average. I liked them but my friends didn't. The coffee was so-so. It tasted okay when it was piping hot but when it cooled a little bit I could tell it was stale. A little disappointing since they seemed to be a small company that roasts their own beans in Oregon. The service was very good. Everyone was very friendly and our food came out about 5 minutes after we ordered. It was quite busy when we stopped in at about 1:00 PM and after ordering we couldn't find a table, but one opened up fairly quickly, and by the time we left, at about 2:00 PM, the cafe was only about half full. The interior was bright and open and it looked like it was in an old produce warehouse building. Very warm and welcoming. I have no strong feelings either way on this place. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back here, but if it were convenient, I might stop in.
(3)Lee W.
The Beanery does a $.35 discount when you use your own cup. Try the biscuits and gravy, you can get a 12oz drip and half order of biscuits for something like $3.37. In regards to the "quirky" staff: If you've recently left Portland and truly long to see tight pants wearing, fixie riding, pabst blue ribbon drinking hipsters, than this barista staff may be for you.
(3)Karen S.
Great food, great location, great staff!
(5)Joel S.
I had a cappuccino, wasn't bad, but I hope that this isn't the base line cap for Oregon otherwise I will be gravely disappointed.
(3)Erinn B.
I could say a million things about this place, but it's hands down the best coffee shop in Eugene. Their tea is the best tea you can get anywhere. My personal favorites are the coconut vanilla and Earl Grey. There's so many varieties and all of them are awesome. Baristas are usually very nice. I've been coming to this place since I was a kid and have many fond memories. I also LOVE their paninis and eclairs. And coffee cake. Try it out, I guarantee you'll love it.
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