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Campus-area cuisine is the perfect way to start your day
There is no need to search the city for a good breakfast when tasty options are right next door
by Rachel Coussens | Freelance Writer |
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The nutritional foundation for your day can be found at Glenwood Restaurant, where breakfast lasts well past lunch. Situated only a block from campus at 1340 Alder St., its convenient location allows for a quick breakfast break.
The Glenwood Restaurant has two Eugene locations, but the campus site maintains a more relaxed dining atmosphere and is in closer proximity to the hustle and bustle of Eugene 08: U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials. Glenwood's breakfast is served anytime of the day, except for its exquisite eggs Benedict, available only until 2:30 p.m.
Begin with the Glenwood's rich organic coffee and be sure to refill throughout the visit. The waffle sampler and the Greek omelet are definite favorites. Both dishes are served with signature side choices including fresh fruit, home-fried potatoes, or muffins. At a reasonably priced $7.50, the average Glenwood breakfast feels like a steal.
Known for its delicious handcrafted cakes, pies, cupcakes, pastries, tarts and cheesecakes, Sweet Life Pâtisserie gives visitors an alternative to a heavy breakfast.
The small bakery offers goods by the slice or by the dozen to serve as on-the-go meals or snacks that can be eaten throughout the day.
These unique sweet treats average at around $4 per slice or $25 as a whole. Sweet Life provides organic and locally grown products along with animal-free, wheat-free and gluten-free options. Organic coffee creations and unique tea blends are among the pâtisserie's must-haves.
A yummy summer treat can be found at the Original Pancake House, where a mountain of seasonal fruit, whipped cream and fruit syrup towers over pancakes, waffles or crepes.
The Original Pancake House will satisfy even the biggest morning appetite with stacks of traditional and modern flapjacks. Sourdough flapjacks, blueberry pancakes, bacon pancakes, Georgia pecan pancakes, banana pancakes and coconut pancakes are some favorites on the menu.
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