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Average entrée price for one person
$    Under $7
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   $7 to under $12
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   $12-$17
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   Over $17

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95% or more organic foods
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ANDREW SMASH, EMU, UO Campus. 346-FOOD. Valley River Center. Smoothies, wraps, soups and salads. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 9 am- pm M-Sa, 10 am-7 pm Su. MC/V. $.

BAGEL SPHERE, 810 Willamette St. 341-1335 5678 Main St., Springfield. 868-1072 Serving breakfast, lunch. Twenty-one varieties of boiled and baked bagels. Breakfast bagels, bagel sandwiches, vegetarian spreads, vegetarian entrees, soup, espresso. All natural ingredients in bagels. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. Springfield: 6 am-6pm M-F, 7 am-7 pm Sa, 8 am-7 pm Su. Willamette: 7 am- 6 pm M-F, 8 am- 5 pm Sa, 9 am- 4 pm Su. V. $.

BRAIL'S RESTAURANT, 1689 Willamette St. 343-1542. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Daily specials for lunch and dinner, vegetarian entrees, salads. Reservations for breakfast, lunch and dinner for 10-25. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-3 pm daily. MC/V. $-$$.

Best Hangover Breakfast

CAFé ON THE ALLEY, 64 W. 8th Alley. 344-7876. A very cheery little café that's a breakfast lover's dream come true and a perennial favorite downtown lunch spot with delicious homemade soups and fresh salads. Bakery items, gourmet coffees and teas, full espresso bar. Breakfast served weekdays until 11:30 am, all day weekends. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-5 pm M-F, 7 am-3 pm Sa-Su. V/MC. $.

CAFé SIENA, 853 E. 13th Ave. 344-0300. Serving breakfast, lunch: Huevos rancheros, scrambled eggs, potatoes, chilaquiles, egg and cheese omelettes with your choice of mushrooms, spinach, tomato, ham or onions, espresso. Take-out. 8 am-7 pm M-F, 9 am-4 pm Sa-Su. No cards. $.

CAFé YUMM!, 1801 Willamette (The Meridian). 431-0204. Fifth St. Market. 484-7302. 130 Oakway Center. 225-0121. Lunch, dinner. House specialty: Rice and bean bowls with luscious Yumm! sauce, fresh soups, salads, wraps, sandwiches, extensive vegetarian/vegan selections, Tempeh Reuben. Wine, beer, Full City coffee at Meridian and Oakway locations. Fine wines, microbrews, gifts, heirloom beans, exotic rices, original sauces and dressings. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 5th Street: 11 am-6 pm daily. Meridian: 8 am-6 pm M-F, 10 am-6 pm Sa, 11 am-5 pm Su. Oakway: 8 am-8 pm M-F, 10 am-8 pm Sa, 10 am-5 pm Su. V/MC. $.

Best Restaurant for a Solo Meal

Best Vegetarian, Second Place

CORNUCOPIA, 295 West 17th St. 485-2300. Serving full breakfast, lunch and dinner: Homemade soups and salads, much more. Take-out. Indoor and outdoor seating. Extensive menu. Large selection of beer and wine. Local flavor. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-10 pm daily. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$.

Best Happy Hour

Best Deli

Best Restaurant for a Solo Meal, Third Place

CRAVINGS CAFé & CATERING, 1530 Willamette St. 343-7933. Lavelle Bistro & Wine Bar by Cravings, Fifth St. Market. 338-9875. www.cravingsfinefoods.comServing continental breakfast, lunch, and evening take-out: Entrees, bakery items, bread. Wine, microbrews, espresso. Sidewalk seating available (Willamette location). Full service catering. Take-out. Lavelle Bistro Wednesdays: Singles Night; Thursdays: BBQ & Jazz; Fridays & Saturdays: Live Jazz. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-6 pm M-F, 10 am-4 pm Sa. MC/V/AE. $$-$.

FLYING DOGS CAFé & DELI, 1249 Alder St. 344-1960. www.flyingdogscaf³.comA blend of homemade café food, east and west comfort foods, fresh and exciting burgers, wraps and salads in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 9 am-9 pm daily. All major cards. $-$$.

GLENWOOD RESTAURANTS, INC., 1340 Alder St. 687-0355. 2588 Willamette St. 687-8201. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Espresso, desserts; soups, pastas, salads, burgers, ethnic foods, some vegetarian. Reservations for private parties. Take-out. Some OG. Alder: 7 am-10 pm daily. Willamette: 6:30 am-9 pm M-F, 7 am-9 pm Sa-Su. Cash, all cards. $$-$.

Best Hangover Breakfast, Third Place

Best Sunday Brunch, Second Place

Best Cheap Eats, Second Place

HAWTHORNE'S CAFé & DELI, 153 E. Broadway. 683-0738. Serving custom roasted coffee and espresso, lunch, dinner: Deli items, soups, sandwiches, bagels, daily specials, vegetarian items, baked goods, salads. Beer, microbrews, wine. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-6 pm M-F, 9 am-5 pm Sa, closed Su. MC/V/MC/V. $.

HIGH STREET BREWERY & CAFé, 1243 High St. 345-4905. Serving lunch, dinner: Hot sandwiches, pastas, salads, hamburgers, fries, vegetarian entrees. Wine, beer, 12 McMenamins' microbrews on tap plus five others. Outdoor seating available. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-1 am M-Sa, noon-midnight Su. Minors till 9 pm. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$-$-$$.

Best Burger

Best Brewpub

HOLY COW CAFé, See Vegetarian

HUMBLE BAGEL BAKERY, See Bakeries

INDIGO DISTRICT, 1290 Oak St. 434-6553. Serving organic luch and dinner menu, Café Mam coffee. Wireless internet, live music. 8-2:30 am M-F, 12 pm-2:30 am Sa-Su.

KEYSTONE CAFé, West Fifth at Lawrence St. 342-2075. Serving breakfast (all day), lunch M-F 11 am-3 pm: Eggs, pancakes, potatoes, sandwiches, chili, soups, salads, fresh-squeezed orange juice. Organic ingredients used in bakery. Some OG/LG. 7 am-3 pm F-Sun, 7 am-2 pm M -Th. No cards. $.

Best Hangover Breakfast, Second Place

Best Sunday Brunch, Third Place

LATITUDE TEN CAFé, 2757 Friendly St., Friendly St. Market. 343-3460. www.latitude10caf³.comServing breakfast, lunch and dinner. Build-your-own veggie and vegan options. Latin flair. OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-8 pm M-Th, 8 am-9 pm F-Sa, 9 am-8 pm Su. V/MC. $-$$.

MARCO'S CAFé & COFFEEHOUSE, 602 Main St., Springfield. 726-4827. "Something different over the river." Marco's serves everything usual, but with a twist. Pastries, scones, muffins, cookies, brownies. Unfussy food that uses fresh ingredients and tastes great. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-9 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $-$$.

MCKENZIE CAFé, 4265 Main St., Springfield. 747-1517. Breakfast or lunch all day. Breakfast specials, biscuits & gravy, chicken-fried steak, vegetarian & meat omelettes, opt. egg substitute, teddy bear pancakes for kids. Lunch: International specials, 12 burgers, seafood, soups, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, desserts (homemade carrot cake, French-fried ice cream). Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-2 pm W-Su. MC/V/AE. $-$$.

MILKY WAY, 854 E. 13th St. 683-7855. Breakfast, lunch, dinner: Freshly boiled and baked bagels baked all day. Breakfast bagels w/ ham, sausage and eggs. Bagel sandwiches with ham, turkey, vegetables, Toby's Tofu, Emerald Valley Hummus spreads. Pizza, whole or by the slice, calzones, Philly steak and cheese. Take-out, campus delivery for pizza and hot sandwiches. 7 am-10 pm M-F, 8 am-10 pm Sa, 9 am-5 pm Su. V/MC. $.

MORGAN'S CELLAR CAFé, 195 E.17th Ave. 344-5881. Real food for real people. All food made fresh. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Homemade pastries, cakes and other bakery delights. Dinner menu includes tasty seafood recipes. Daily breakfast specials and two-for-one dinner specials. Live music. 7 am-5 pm Sa-W, dinner 5 pm-10 pm Th-Sa. $-$$.

MORNING GLORY CAFé, 450 Willamette St. 687-0709. Vegetarian and vegan restaurant: French toast, biscuits and gravy, eggs and Glory potatoes, tempeh sandwiches, stirfries, salads, fresh-squeezed juices, Café Mam organic shadegrown coffee and espresso. Kid friendly, take-out. Weekly organic specials. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7:30 am-3:30 pm daily, breakfast all day, lunch 11 am. Some cards. $-$$.

Best Eco-Friendly Food

Best Vegetarian, Third Place

MUDDY PUDDLE CAFé, 151 W. 7th Ave., Suite 105. 606-2683. Specialty and gourmet coffee, pastries, smoothies, sandwiches and fresh fruit. LG. 7 am-4 pm M-F. No cards. $.

MYSTIC CHICKEN & MORE, 19 Valley River Center. 684-0414. Sandwiches, salads, enchiladas, mac & cheese, soups, all made from scratch. Eclectic one world cuisine, something for everyone. Some OG. 10 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. All major cards. $.

NEW DAY BAKERY & CAFé, 345 Van Buren Ave. 345-1695. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Bakery items, 4-6 soups, salads (roasted eggplant, avocado, chef's), sandwiches, vegetarian entrees, seasonal specials. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-6 pm M-F, 7 am-5 pm Sa, 7 am-3 pm Su. No cards. $.

NOVELLA CAFé, 100 W. 10th, inside the library. 683-7070. Serving Bagel Sphere bagels, pastries, espresso and granitas. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-8 pm M-F, 8 am-6 pm Sa, 10 am-6 pm Su. V. $.

OF GRAPE & GRAIN NEIGHBORHOOD CAFé, 49 W. 29th Ave. 686-9463. Fax 485-0692. Serving traditional and unique breakfast and lunch menu, espresso drinks, beer and wine. Catering, delivery and take-out available. 6:30 am-3 pm daily. MC/V/AE. $.

OUR DAILY BREAD, 8817 Territorial Rd. Veneta. Full breakfast daily until 11 am (1 pm on weekends). Specialties include quiche, baked omelettes, calzone, fresh soups, bread and pastries. Everything made from scratch. Many vegan and vegetarian options. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. MC/V. $.

PARK STREET CAFé, 776 W. Park St. 485-2089. Serving breakfast, lunch: Daily Mediterranean specials, lasagne, chicken curry, Mediterranean delight, chicken kabobs, dolmas, beef stroganoff, pasta, vegetarian entrees, salads. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 9 am-3 pm M-F. MC/V/DC/AE. $.

PUMP CAFé, 710 Main St., Springfield. 726-0622. Serving breakfast and lunch. Catering available. Standard breakfast and lunch menu featuring fresh baked pastries and homemade desserts. Fresh, homemade soups, salads, hot and cold sandwiches. Specialty breads. Daily specials. Take-out. Outside seating available. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-4 pm M-F; 8 am-2 pm Sa. MC/V/AE. $-$$.

RENNIE'S LANDING, 1214 Kincaid St. 687-0600. Across from UO. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Chicken, fish, pasta and vegetarian specialties. Gourmet burgers including Garden burgers and buffalo burgers. Salads and homemade soups. NW micros and full bar. Outdoor deck. Dinner specials daily. Minors welcomed until 3 pm. Wheelchair accessible. Breakfast begins 7:30 am M-F, 9 am Sa-Su. Extended breakfast hours Sa and Su. Food served until last call. MC/V/AE/D. $.

SIP 'N' SURF CYBERCAFé, In Atrium Bldg., 10th and Olive. 343-9607. Full City coffee, pastries from Palace Bakery, Monster Cookies, and lunch special M-F. Computer terminals with Internet access available: First 15 minutes free with any menu purchase of $1 or more. New Wi-Fi available. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 7:30 am-6 pm M-F, 12 pm-5 pm Sa. No cards. $.

STUDIO ONE CAFé, 1473 E. 19th St. 342-8596. Serving breakfast all day and lunch at 11 am: Pastas, seafood, vegetarian and vegan entrees. Four kinds of eggs Benedict, challah bread French toast and build-your-own omelettes. Specialty salads, two homemade soups, ahi sandwiches and daily specials. Outdoor seating. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-3 pm daily. MC/V/AE/D. $$.

Best Sunday Brunch

TERESE'S PLACE, 650 Main St., Springfield. 747-1897. Serving breakfast, lunch: Omelettes, sandwiches, vegetarian entrees, 4 soups daily, salads, espresso. Table service for breakfast; order lunch at counter, servers bring. Take-out. Catering. 7 am-4 pm M-F. V/MC. $.

WILD THYME CAFé, 995 Pearl St. 334-1783. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner items. Hot and deli sandwiches on freshly baked baguettes, cheese ravioli with homemade pesto, salads, homemade soups, pan-fried chicken and catfish. Vegetarian specials everyday. Homemade desserts. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-4 pm M-F, 10 am-4 pm Sa, 10 am-2 pm Su. V/MC/Debit/Cash. $-$$.

 

Corvallis

CHIPPERY, THE, 130 SW. 1st St. 752-4477. Featuring fresh made potato chips, sandwiches, burgers, soups and drinks. 11 am-7 pm daily. V/MC. $.

FOX & FIRKIN, 202 SW 1st St. 753-8533. A British-style pub with everything from traditional pot pies and bangers/mash to pastas. Hand-cut fries, 44 microbrews on tap, full service bar, live music on weekends. Brunch Sa & Su 9 am-1 pm. 11 am-11 pm M-F, 9 am-2 am Sa, 9 am-2 am Su. V/MC/DC/AE. $$.

LOCAL BOYZ HAWAIIAN CAFé, 1425 NW Monroe Ave. 754-5338. Aloha-style plate lunches, served in three different sizes, with steamed rice and macaroni salad or steamed veggies. Wheelchair accessible. LG. 11 am-8 pm M-F. 12-7 Sa. V/MC/Debit. $-$$.

NEW MORNING BAKERY, 219 SW 2nd St. 754-0181. Corvallis landmark for 20 years. Now serving fine wine and microbrews. Italian espresso bar. International specialties from scratch with all-natural fresh ingredients. Soups, salads, sandwiches, Italian breads, pastries, cookies and desserts. Catering and wedding cakes available. Wheelchair accessible. Some OG/LG. 7 am-9 pm M-Th, 7 am-10 pm F & Sa, 8 am-8 pm Su. V/MC. $-$$.

PITA PIT , 1425 NW Monroe. 738-PITA. Serving lunch and dinner: Pitas stuffed with falafel, baba ghanooj, gyros, roast beef chicken and a variety of other selections. Choose your own toppings and sauce. Delivery. 11 am-3 am M-W, 11 am-4 am Th-Sa, noon-2 am Su. No cards. $.

QUIZNO'S CLASSIC SUBS, 1573 SW 53rd St. 752-1600. Serving lunch and dinner: Santa Fe smoked turkey, classic Italian, fresh soups and salads made daily. Vegetarian entrees, catering available. Take-out. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-8 pm Su. All major cards. $.

SUNNYSIDE UP, INC., 116 NW 3rd St. 758-3353. Whole bean coffee (organic and fair trade), soup, salads, sandwiches, wraps, baked goodies and all day breakfast with organic eggs. Wheelchair accessible. Some OG/LG. 6 am-7 pm daily. No cards. $.

TOGO'S GREAT SANDWICHES, 2317 N.W. 9th St. 753-1444. Hot and cold sandwiches, soups and salads. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-10 pm Daily. MC, V, AE, D. $.

UNIVERSITY HERO, 211 SW 5th St., Corvallis. 754-7827. Serving specialty sandwiches, smoothies and subs. Wheelchair accessible. LG. 10 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-9 pm Su. V/MC. $.

YOGURT HILL, 943 NW Kings Blvd. 758-3337. Frozen yogurt, ice cream, sandwiches, light lunch and dinner menu. 11 am-9 pm M-F, 11-7 Sa, closed Su. $.