How to get nominated
Best of Eugene is a Eugene Weekly readers poll. We open nominations in August (typically) and ask our readers for […]
Best Nonprofit leader
1. Jennifer Denson, Burrito Brigade. 2. Cary Lieberman, Greenhill Humane Society. 3. Antonio Huerta, Comunidad y Herencia Cultural. This category […]
Best Local food market
1. Kiva Grocery Store, 125 W. 11th Ave., 541-342-8666, KivaGrocery.com. 2. Sundance Natural Foods, 748 E. 24th Ave., 541-343-9142, SundanceNaturalFoods.com. […]
Best Local athlete
1. Yosuke Shibata, South Eugene High School, track and field. 2. (tie) Bryce Boettcher, University of Oregon football, Dante Moore, […]
Best Nonprofit fighting hunger
1. FOOD For Lane County, 770 Bailey Hill Rd., 541-343-2822, FoodforLaneCounty.org. 2. Burrito Brigade, 1775 W. 6th Ave., 541-632-3239, BurritoBrigade.org. […]
Best Barber
1. Ashley Newport, Anomaly Hair Collective, 837 Monroe St., AnomalyHairCollective.com. 2. Jordin McDowell, Anomaly Hair Collective, 837 Monroe St., AnomalyHairCollective.com. […]
Best Korean food
1. Tiger Mama, 1080 W. 3rd Ave., 458-273-3166, Instagram @tigermamautrecht. 2. Seoul K-Food, 2870 Willamette St., 458-210-2945, Seoulk-food.com. 3. Kkoki […]
Best of Eugene
Some of us peaked in high school, some of us are still peaking, but it’s the readers of Lane County […]
Best Environmental advocates
1. McKenzie River Trust, 725 W. 1st Ave., 541-345-2799, McKenzieRiver.org. 2. Cascadia Wildlands, 120 Shelton McMurphey Blvd., ste. 250, 541-434-1463, […]
Best Program for the homeless
1. St. Vincent de Paul, 2890 Chad Dr., 541-687-5820, Svdp.us. 2. Burrito Brigade, 1775 W. 6th Ave., 541-632-3239, BurritoBrigade.org. 3. […]
Best Animal-focused nonprofit
1. Cascades Raptor Center, 32275 Fox Hollow Rd., 541-485-1320, CascadesRaptorCenter.org. 2. Greenhill Humane Society, 88530 Greenhill Rd., 541-689-1503, Green-Hill.org. 3. […]
Best Librarian
1. All of them, Eugene Public Library, 100 W. 10th Ave., 541-682-5450, 1566 Coburg Rd., 1990 Echo Hollow Rd., Eugene-or.gov. […]
Best Professor
1. Andrea Herrera, University of Oregon Faculty Director, LGBTQIA+ Scholars, AndreaPHerrera.com. 2. Brian Haimbach, Lane Community College Theater. 3. Hayden […]
Best Educator k-12
1. Leah Dunbar, Churchill High School. 2. Deon Saraceno, Eugene International High School. 3. India John, Wellsprings Friends.
Best Local hellraiser
1. Eugene Weekly 2. Scott Landfield, Tsunami Books 3. Sarah Pishioneri, Labor Organizer Damn kids, it says a lot about […]
Best Local politician
1. Ron Wyden, U.S. senator. 2. Val Hoyle, U.S. representative. 3. Kaarin Knudson, Eugene mayor.
Best Art gallery
1. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, 1430 Johnson Lane, University of Oregon, 541-346-3027, Jsma.Uoregon.edu. 2. The Hybrid Gallery, 941 W. […]
Best Local artist
1. Emily Poole, EPooleArt.com, Instagram.com/epooleart/. 2. Shanna Trumbly, ShannaTrumbly.com, Instagram.com/shanna_trumbly_art/. 3. Jud Turner, JudTurner.com.
Best Drag king
1. Luke N. Good, Facebook and Instagram.com/luke.n.good/. 2. Heavy Cream, Facebook and Instagram @heavy_creammm. 3. Edd Zackly, Instagram @eddZackly. Fabulousness […]
Best Photographer
1. Athena Delene, Delene & Co., 541-515-9442, Delene.Co. 2. Tyler Price, Ty’s Eye Photography, Tyseye.com/photography. 3. Talon Aleister, Dean Photography, […]
Best Local clothing designer
1. Mitra Gruwell, DiscardUpcycling.com. 2. Sweet Skins Hemp, 850 W. 2nd Ave., 541-393-6925, SweetSkins.com. 3. Sierah, “SEW Fresh,” @sierahsewfresh. “One […]
Best Classical music group
1. Eugene Symphony, EugeneSymphony.org. 2. Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestra, EsyOrchestras.org. 3. Chamber Music Amici, ChamberMusicAmici.org.
Best Local band
1. The Sugar Beets, Facebook.com/TheSugarBeets. 2. Soul Vibrator, Instagram @soulvibrator. 3. BabySmooth, Instagram @babysmoothsincebirth.
Best Local theater company
1. Very Little Theatre, 2350 Hilyard St., 541-344-7751, TheVlt.com. 2. Oregon Contemporary Theatre, 194 W. Broadway, 541-465-1506, OCTheatre.org. 3. Cottage […]
Best Drag queen
1. Lyta Blunt, @lytablunt. 2. Karress Ann Slaughter (Cornel Hardiman), Facebook.com/GlamazonsEugene. 3. Shirley Mental, instagram.com/shirley_mental. For nearly a decade, Lyta […]
Best Actor/Actress
1. Lyta Blunt, Instagram @lytablunt. 2. Kali Kardas, Instagram @kaliekardas. 3. Molly McCarthy, no information available locally.
Best Club DJ
1. DJ Lyta Blunt, Instagram @lytablunt. 2. DJ Smuve, Instagram @djsmuve1. 3. DJ Sapphire Strange, Instagram @sapphire.is.strange.
Best Local radio personality or podcaster
1. Love Cross, KLCC, 89.7 FM. 2. Deb Trist, Downtown Deb, KLCC, 89.7 FM, Dead Air on Facebook, KLCC.org. 3. […]
Best Local TV personality
1. Matt Templeman, KEZI, ABC Channel 9, KEZI.com. 2. Gold Meadows, KMTR, NBC Channel 16, NBC16.com. 3. Clare Brennan, FOX34, […]
Best Journalist
1. Camilla Mortensen, editor, Eugene Weekly, bestofeugene.com/. 2. Brian Bull, reporter, KLCC & Buffalo’s Fire, Klcc.org, BuffalosFire.com. 3. Tiffany Lewis, […]
Best Social media personality
1. Eugene SLUG Queens, Instagram @slugqueens. 2. Lyta Blunt, Instagram @lytablunt. 3. Hazel Jae, Instagram @hazeldaez.
Best Local fiction writer or poet
1. Jorah LaFleur, spoken word poetry, JorahLaFleur.com. 2. Jalen Thompson, performance poetry. jalenthompsonmedia.com. 3. Miriam Gershow, fiction, MiriamGershow.com.
Best Neighborhood event
1. Eugene Saturday Market. 2. Springfield Block Party. 3. Whiteaker Block Party.
Best Place to dance
1. Blairally, 245 Blair Blvd., Blairally.com. 2. WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave., WOWHall.org. 3. Cowfish Cafe and Lounge, 62 […]
Best Burlesque performer
1. Betty Jaeger/Peaches Von Killingsworth, Instagram @peaches_von_killingsworth. 2. Bebe Boudoir, Instagram @bebeboudoir. 3. Katana DeVille, Instagram @katanadevillex.
Best Local singer/songwriter
1. Baroque Betty (Bettreena Jaeger), Instagram.com/baroque_betty. 2. Halie Loren, HalieLoren.com. 3. Amiia Nectar, Instagram.com/amiianectar. After landing in the top three […]
Best Game night
1. PLAY Eugene, 232 W. 5th Ave., 541-357-5010, PlayEugene.com. 2. Bingo at Sam Bond’s Garage, 407 Blair Blvd., 541-431-6603, SamBonds.com. […]
Best Karaoke
1. Slice Pizzeria, 325 Blair Blvd., 541-653-9937, SlicePizzeriaBar.com. 2. The Barn Light, 924 Willamette St., 541-726-0313, Instagram @thebarnlightbar. 3. Karaoke […]
Best Local comedian
1. Hazel Jae, Instagram @hazeldaez. 2. Seth Milstein, Facebook.com/sethmilstein and Instagram @sethmils. 3. Jen Jay, Facebook.com/JentotheJay and Instagram @jen_to_the_jay. Raunchy […]
Best Singles scene
1. It’s the trenches out here! 2. Blairally Vintage Arcade, 245 Blair Blvd., 541-683-1721, Blairally.com. 3. Crow & Cart, 543 […]
Best Queer gathering spot
1. The Sparrow & Serpent, 211 Washington St., 541-844-1280, SparrowandSerpent.com. 2. Crow & Cart, 543 Blair Blvd., 541-505-7240, CrowandCart.com. 3. […]
Best Drag brunch
1. The Sparrow & Serpent Pub, 211 Washington St., 541-844-1280, SparrowandSerpent.com. 2. Mascara and Mimosas w/ Karess Ann Slaughter, Facebook.com/GlamazonsEugene. […]
Best Trivia night
1. Geo Carcamo, beergarden and The PublicHouse, Instagram @geocarcamo. 2. FWD Trivia (Forest Walker Davis), Claim 52 and Gratitude, Instagram […]
Best Concert venue
1. Cuthbert Amphitheater, 601 Day Island Rd., 541-762-8099, TheCuthbert.com. 2. WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave., 541-687-2746, WowHall.org. 3. Hult […]
Best Event venue
1. Mount Pisgah Arboretum, 34901 Frank Parrish Rd., 541-747-3817, MountPisgahArboretum.org. 2. Sweet Cheeks Winery, 27007 Briggs Hill Rd., 541-349-9463, SweetCheeksWinery.com. […]
Best Place to take the kids
1. Eugene Public Library, 100 W. 10th Ave., 1566 Coburg Rd., 1990 Echo Hollow Rd., 541-682-5450, Eugene-or.gov/4422/Eugene-Public-Library. 2. Eugene Science […]
Best Place to go for a run
1. Amazon Trail, starts at the intersection of Amazon Parkway and 24th Ave. 2. Pre’s Trail, Alton Baker Park, 200 […]
Best Dog park
1. Wayne Morse Ranch Family Farm, 595 Crest Dr., 541-682-5373, Eugene-or.gov/Facilities. 2. Amazon Park, 22 Amazon Pkwy., 541-682-4800, Eugene-or.gov/Facilities. 3. […]
Best Restaurant
1. Yardy Rum Bar, 837 Lincoln St., 458-240-7564,YardyRumBar.com. 2. Cafe Soriah, 384 W. 13th Ave., 541-342-4410, Soriah.com. 3. Nelson’s in […]
Best Chef
1. Isaiah Martinez, Yardy Caribbean Restaurant & Rum Bar, 837 Lincoln St., 458-240-7564, YardyRumBar.com. 2. Ibrahim Hamide, Cafe Soriah, 384 […]
Best International cuisine that didn’t fit in one of the other categories
1. (tie) Poppi’s Anatolia (Greek), 296 E. 5th Ave., ste. 220, 541-343-9661, Poppi’sAnatolia.com and Yardy Rum Bar, 837 Lincoln St., […]
Best Chicken joint
1. Yardy Caribbean Restaurant & Rum Bar, 837 Lincoln St., 458-240-7564, YardyRumBar.com. 2. Hot Mama’s Wings, 420 W. 13th Ave., […]
Best Out-of-town restaurant (not in Eugene-Springfield)
1. Creswell Bakery, 182 S. 2nd, Creswell, 541-895-5885, CreswellBakery.com. 2. Dueling Spoons, 39074 Jasper Lowell Road, Fall Creek, 541-398-8929, DuelingSpoons.net. […]
Best New restaurant
1. Abilities Diner and Bakery, 790 Blair Blvd., 541-603-9888, AbilitiesdinerandBakery.com. 2. El Napolito, 1203 Willamette St., 541-357-1016, Elnopalito541.com. 3. Domek, […]
Best Catering
1. Mucho Gusto, 67 Oakway Ctr., 541-343-1481, MuchoGustoMex.com. 2. Cafe Yumm, 3340 Gateway St., 1801 Willamette St., 550 Pearl St., […]
Best Food cart pod
1. beergarden, 777 W. 6th Ave., 541-505-9432, BeerGardenme.com. 2. The Garden on Friendly, 2760 Friendly St., TheGardenonFriendly.com. 3. Oakshire Brewing, […]
Best Food cart
1. Nelson’s Taqueria, permanently closed. 2. Arekie — Indian Fusion Cuisine, 2758 Friendly St., 458-273-7810, Arekie.com. 3. Yabai Nikkei, 263 […]
Best Latin American food
1. Nelson’s in the Whit, 400 Blair Blvd., 541-844-8404, NelsonsInTheWhit.com. 2. El Nopalito, 1203 Willamette St., 541-357-1016, Elnopalito541.com. 3. Tacovore, […]
Best Bartender
1. Jon Biglow, Nelson’s in the Whit, 400 Blair Blvd., 541-844-8404, NelsonsInTheWhit.com. 2. Baylee Hamlow, PLAY Eugene, 232 W. 5th […]
Best Server
1. Kristian Taylor, Mandy’s Family Restaurant, 1491 Willamette St., Mandys-Restaurant.com. 2. Jordan Phillips, Nelson’s in the Whit, 400 Blair Blvd., […]
Best Fancy meal
1. Cafe Soriah, 384 W. 13th Ave., 541-342-4410, Soriah.com. 2. Bar Purlieu, 1530 Willamette St., 458-201-7044, BarPurlieu.com. 3. Marché, 296 […]
Best Cheap eats
1. Gotcha Burger, 1702 W. 7th Ave., 541-653-9077, Facebook/GotchaBurgers. 2. Burrito Boy, Eugene, 510 E. Broadway, 541-344-8070, 2511 W. 11th […]
Best Takeout
1. Ta Ra Rin, 1200 Oak St., 541-343-1230, TararinThai.com. 2. Ume Grill Skewer House, 1733 Pearl St., 458-544-1377, Umegrillmenu.com, Hilyard […]
Best Distillery
1. Heritage Distilling, 110 Madison St., 541-357-4431, HeritageDistilling.com. 2. 4 Spirits Distillery, 3405 SW Deschutes St., Corvallis, 541-368-3195, 4spiritsDistillery.com. 3. […]
Best Local wine
1. Sweet Cheeks Winery, 27007 Briggs Hill Rd., 541-349-9463, SweetCheeksWinery.com. 2. Sarver Winery, 25600 Mayola Lane, 541-935-2979, SarverWinery.com. 3. King […]
Best Special brew by a local brewery
1. Czech Pils, ColdFire Brewing Company, 263 Mill St., 541-636-3889, ColdfireBrewing.com. 2. Perfect Storm, Oakshire Brewing, 1055 Madera St., 541-688-4555, […]
Best Place for a nonalcoholic beverage
1. BNF Kombucha & Jun, 2495 Prairie Rd., 541-653-9816,Bnfkombucha.com. 2. High Street Tonics, 267 W. 8th Ave., 458-215-4814, HighStreetTonics.com. 3. […]
Best Mixed drinks
1. The Monkey’s Paw, 420 Main St., Spfd., 541-505-7975, Facebook.com/themonkeyspawtikibar. 2. Party Bar, 55 W. Broadway, 541-345-8228, PartyEugene.com. 3. Crow […]
Best Bar
1. Jackalope Lounge, 453 Willamette St., 541-485-1519, JackalopeLounge.com. 2. Party Bar, 55 W. Broadway, 541-345-8228, PartyEugene.com. 3. Izakaya Meiji Co., […]
Best Bakery
1. Sweet Life Patisserie, 755 Monroe St., 541-683-5676, SweetLifeDesserts.com. 2. Noisette Pastry Kitchen, 200 W. Broadway, 541-654-5257, NoisettePK.com. 3. Hideaway […]
Best Ice cream or desserts
1. Sweet Life Patisserie, 755 Monroe St., 541-683-5676, SweetLifeDesserts.com. 2. Prince Pückler’s, 1605 E. 19th Ave., 541-344-4418, PrincePucklers.com. 3. Noisette […]
Best Vegan dish
1. Three Sisters, Morning Glory Café, 450 Willamette St., 541-687-0709, MorningGloryEugene.com. 2. Biscuits and Gravy, Acorn Community Café, 769 Monroe […]
Best Vegetarian
1. Morning Glory Café, 450 Willamette St., 541-687-0709, MorningGloryEugene.com. 2. Cafe Yumm, 3340 Gateway St., 1801 Willamette St., 550 Pearl […]
Best Brunch spot
1. Morning Glory Café, 450 Willamette St., 541-687-0709, MorningGloryEugene.com. 2. Brail’s Restaurant, 395 W. 5th Ave., 541-342-2075, 1689 Willamette St., […]
Best Breakfast
1. Morning Glory Café, 450 Willamette St., 541-687-0709, MorningGloryEugene.com. 2. Brail’s Restaurant, 395 W. 5th Ave., 541-342-2075, 1689 Willamette St., […]
Best Coffee shop
1. Wandering Goat, 268 Madison St., 541-344-5161, WanderingGoat.com. 2. Farmers Union Coffee Roasters, 152 W. 5th Ave., FarmersUnionCoffee.com. 3. Vero […]
Best Bagel place
1. Lox, Stocks & Bagels, 368 E. 40th Ave., 541-692-2435, LoxStocksandBagels.com. 2. Bagel Sphere, 4089 W 11th Ave., 541-868-1072, BagelSphere.com. […]
Best Pizza
1. Hey, Neighbor! Pizza House, 605 W. 19th Ave. & 1621 E. 19th Ave., 541-505-9302, H-n-p-h.com. 2. The Wheel Apizza […]
Best Barbecue
1. Paper Plate BBQ, 232 West 5th Ave, 541-606-2130, PaperPlateBbq.com. 2. Bill & Tim’s Barbecue and Tap House, 201 E. […]
Best Chain restaurant to celebrate your birthday
1. McMenamins, North Bank, 22 Club Rd., 541-343-5622, High Street Brewery, 1243 High St., 541-345-4905, East 19th Café, 1485 E. […]
Best Thai food
1. Ta Ra Rin, 1200 Oak St., 541-343-1230, TararinThai.com. 2. Krob Krua Thai Kitchen, 1313 Pearl St., 541-636-6267, KrobKrua.com. 3. […]
Best Chinese food
1. Jade Dumpling & Noodle House, 2560 Willamette St., 541-968-9258, JadeDumplingor.com. 2. Bao Bao House, 868 W Park St., 541-799-1088, […]
Best Japanese food
1. Izakaya Meiji, 345 Van Buren St., 541-505-8804, IzakayaMeiji.com. 2. Akira, 359 Mill St., 458-205-8288, AkiraEugene.com. 3. Sushi Pure, 259 […]
Best Italian food
1. Osteria DOP, 1122 Oak St., 541-913-6460, OsteriaDop.com. 2. Beppe and Gianni’s Trattoria, 1646 E. 19th Ave., 541-683-6661, BeppeandGiannis.net. 3. […]
Best Comfort food
1. Toshi’s Ramen, 1520 Pearl St., 541-683-7833, ToshisRamen.com. 2. Nelson’s in the Whit, 400 Blair Blvd., 541-844-8404, NelsonsInTheWhit.com. 3. Mandy’s […]
Best Bar grub
1. Party Bar, 55 W. Broadway, 541-345-8228, PartyEugene.com. 2. The Bier Stein Bottleshop & Pub, 1591 Willamette St., 541-485-2437, ThebierStein.com. […]
Best Place to get a burger
1. Gotcha Burger, 1702 W. 7th Ave., 541-653-9077, Facebook/GotchaBurgers. 2. Cornucopia, 521 Main St., Spfd., 207 E. 5th Ave., 295 […]
Best Place to sip a cup of tea
1. Portal Tea, 41 W. Broadway, 541-636-3021, PortalTea.co. 2. Farmers Union Coffee Roasters, 152 W. 5th Ave., FarmersUnionCoffee.com. 3. J-Tea, […]
Best Barista
1. Aaron (Sully) Sullivan, Wandering Goat, 268 Madison St., 541-344-5161, WanderingGoat.com. 2. Lily Frazee, Glasshouse Coffee & Kitchen, 520 Blair […]
Best Place to eat and not worry about allergies
1. (tie) Home and Jazzy Ladies, 560 Oak St., 541-636-9923, JazzyLadiesCafe.com. 2. Acorn Community Café, 769 Monroe St., 541-403-7647, EatAcornCafe.com. […]
Best Budtender
1. Tiff Smith, Electric Lettuce, 1201 W. 11th Ave., 541-735-3813, ElectricLettuce.com. 2. Kris Stapleton, Going Green Eugene, 439 W. 1st […]
Best Cannabis dispensary
1. Moss Crossing, 2751 Friendly St., 541-636-3724, MossCrossing.com. 2. Spacebuds the Dispensary, 741 Lincoln St., 541-505-9834, SpacebudstheDispensary.com. 3. (tie) TJ’s […]
Best Retail store that didn’t fit in another category
1. The Crypt, 226 7th St., Springfield, Instagram @thecrypt541. 2. Passionflower Design, 128 E. Broadway, 541-344-3857, PassionFloweDesign.com. 3. Harlequin Beads […]
Best Customer service worker
1. Calvin Orlando Smith, Albertsons on Hilyard, 3075 Hilyard St., 541-687-1742, Local.albertsons.com. 2. Steph Roemer, Hodgepodge Books and Taps, 158 […]
Best Business accounting firm
1. Schapiro CPA, PO Box 11233, Schapirocpa.com. 2. Accountants on the Go, 1850 Oak St., 541-342-1040, Accountants-on-the-go.com. 3. Bean Counters, […]
Best Hair Stylist
1. Amanda Nicole, 4247 Loft, 390 Lincoln St., 541-515-6422, 4247Loft.com. 2. Elena Leona Carbajal, I Run With Scissors, the salon, […]
Best Veterinarian
1. Jodi Wiktorowski, Eugene Animal Hospital, 1432 Orchard St. 541-342-1178, EugeneAnimal.com. 2. Cameron Jones, Amazon Park Animal Clinic, 725 E. […]
Best Mental health therapist
1. Geo Bitgood, Whole Woman Psychotherapy LLC, 541-632-4243 (text), WholeWomanPsychotherapy.com. 2. Leslie Prieto, Lane County Mobile Crisis Service, text 988 […]
Best Massage Therapist
1. Morgan Hawk, Orb Weaver Healing Arts, 201 Blair Blvd., 828-620-6097, OrbWeaverHealing.com. 2. Lily Brunner, Tigerlily Massage, 740 Main St., […]
Best Tattoo artist or piercer
1. Courtney Stroming, Queen Bee Tattoo & Salon, 226 Main St., Springfield, 541-747-9573, QueenBeeTattoos.com. 2. Samantha Houston, Dream House Piercing, […]
Best Place to get a used car
1. Kendall Value Lot, 20 Coburg Rd., 844-376-9175, KendallValuelotEugene.com. 2. St. Vinnies on 99, 456 Hwy 99 N, 541-461-4688, Svdp.us/services. […]
Best Auto repair
1. Joe’s Garage, 888 W. 1st Ave., 541-507-8788, JoesGarageEugene.com. 2. Sun Automotive, 1905 Agate St. (541-344-0869), 391 Rustic Place (541-344-2219), […]
Best Bicycle store
1. Bicycle Way of Life, 556 Charnelton St., 541-344-4105, 2480 Alder St., 541-342-6155, Bicycleway.com. 2. Shift Community Cycles, 811 W. […]
Best Garden gear shop
1. Down To Earth Home, Garden & Gift, 532 Olive St., 541-342-6820, DowntoEarthEugene.com. 2. Gray’s Garden Center, 737 W. 6th […]
Best Farmers market
1. Lane County Farmers Market on Saturday, Farmers Market Pavilion, 85 E. 8th Ave., LaneCountyFarmersMarket.org. 2. Tuesday Market at Farmers […]
Best Martial arts
1. Art of War MMA, 164 W. Broadway, 541-870-6954, ArtofWar-mma.com. 2. Queer Eugene Grappling Club, Beginner Jiu Jitsu, The Lavender […]
Best Yoga
1. Everyday People Yoga, 352 W. 12th Ave., 541-782-8678, EpyogaEugene.com. 2. Eugene Yoga, 3575 Donald St., 541-520-8771; 199 E. 5th […]
Best Gym
1. Eugene YMCA, 600 East 24th Ave., 541-686-9622, EugeneYmca.org. 2. Elevation Bouldering Gym, 348 Lincoln St., 541-972-3595, ElevationGym.com. 3. Downtown […]
Best Credit union
1. Oregon Community Credit Union, 488 E. 11th Ave., 3065 W. 11th Ave., 2890 Willamette St., 800-265-1111, MyOccu.org. 2. SELCO […]
Best Clothing thrift store
1. Ghost Town Outfitters, 1040 Tyinn St. and 365 E. 13th Ave., 541-654-6876. Instagram @ghost.town.outfitters. 2. St. Vincent de Paul […]
Best Arborist
1. Sperry Tree Care, 29978 E. Enid Rd., 541-461-1737, SperryTreeCare.com. 2. GreenTree Arborists, 4075 Aerial Way, 541-735-2499, EugeneArborists.com. 3. (tie) […]
Best Local outdoor recreation store
1. Eugene Gear Traders, 505 Willamette St., ste. 110, 541-515-6764, EugeneGearTraders.com. 2. Berg’s Ski Shop, 367 W. 13th Ave., 541-683-1300, […]
Best Home remodeler
1. Wizard Custom Builders, 865 Conger St., 541-799-6123, WizardCustomBuilders.com. 2. Stonewood Construction, 935 Oak St., 541-485-6638, StonewoodConstruction.com. 3. Justin Chitwood, […]
Best Realtor
1. Cambria Trent, Hybrid Real Estate, 701 High St., 541-343-0322, Hybridrealestate.org. 2. Kevin Levy, Hybrid Real Estate, 701 High St., […]
Best Secondhand furniture shop
1. St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County, 2890 Chad Drive, 541-743-7117, and 199 Q St., Spfd., 541-746-7784, as well […]
Best Indie bookstore
1. Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St., 541-345-8986, TsunamiBooks.org. 2. Smith Family Bookstore, 525 Willamette St., 541-343-4717, SmithFamilyBookstore.com. 3. HodgePodge Books […]
Best New business
1. HodgePodge Books and Taproom, 158 E. 14th Ave., 541-525-1718, BooksandTaps.com. 2. Peek-A-Boo Delight, 861 Willamette St., 541-393-1151, Instagram @peekaboodelight. […]
Best Place to get your game day gear
1. The Duck Store, 895 E. 13th Ave., 541-255-0700, 2735 Leo Harris Pkwy, 541-255-0831, 293 Valley River Ctr., 541-255-0835, Uoduckstore.com. […]
Best Place to buy tchotchkes (aka knick-knacks and trinkets)
1. Hirons, 185 E. 18th Ave., 541-344-4832, 1950 Franklin Blvd., 541-344-5268, Hironsdrug.com. 2. St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County, […]
Best Place for students to live
1. University of Oregon dorms, Housing.uoregon.edu. 2. The Hayward, 1180 Willamette St., 541-762-9127, HaywardStudentLiving.com. 3. Chase Courtyard, 275 S. Garden […]
Best Senior center/senior living
1. Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., 541-682-5318, Eugene-or.gov/campbellcenter. 2. Eugene Hotel, 222 E. Broadway, 541-862-6388, EugeneHotelRetirement.com. 3. Willamette Oaks […]
Best Lawyer
1. Lauren Regan, Civil Liberties Defense Center, 1711 Willamette St., 541-687-9180, Cldc.org. 2. Cassie Peters, Cassie Peters Legal, 132 E. […]
Best Death Doula
1. Oria Gynnette Oberholtzer, 541-514-3323. 2. Rosemary Campbell, 124 Hansen Ln., 458-210-6219. 3. Chelsie Wong.
Best Birth Doula
1. Rosemary Campbell, 458-210-6219. 2. Imani Dorsey, Daisy CHAIN, 1270 Charnelton St., 541-505-1139, DaisyChainLane.org. 3. Lydia Martinez, Selah Midwifery, SelahMidwifery.com.
Best Dog park
1. Wayne Morse Ranch Family Farm, 595 Crest Drive, 541-682-5373, Eugene-or.gov/Facilities. 2. Amazon Park, 22 Amazon Pkwy., 541-682-4800, Eugene-or.gov/Facilities. 3. […]
Best Place to take the kids
1. Eugene Public Library, Downtown, 100 E. 10th Ave., 541-682-5450, Eugene-or.gov. 2. Skinner Butte Park, RiverPlay Discovery Village Playground, 248 […]
Best Senior center/senior living
1. Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., 541-682-5318, Eugene-or.gov/campbellcenter. 2. Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield, 541-736-4444, […]
Best Event venue
1. Cuthbert Amphitheater, 601 Day Island Road, TheCuthbert.com. 2. Hult Center, 1 Eugene Ctr., HultCenter.org. 3. WOW Hall, 291 W. […]
Best Trivia night
1. Trivia with Geo, beergarden, 777 W. 6th Ave., 541-505-9432, Beergardenme.com. 2. Sundays with Elliot Martinez, Blairally, 245 Blair Blvd., […]
Best Queer gathering spot
1. Old Nick’s Pub, 211 Washington St. 541-844-1280. OldNicksPub.com. 2. Cowfish Cafe and Lounge, 62 W. Broadway. 541-683-6319. Facebook.com/cowfish.danceclub. 3. […]
Best Singles Scene
1. Blairally, 245 Blair Blvd., 541-683-1721, Blairally.com. 2. Eugene Public Library, Downtown, 100 E. 10th Ave.; Bethel Branch, 1990 Echo […]
Best Local comedian
1. Jen Jay, Youtube @ Jen Jay Comedic Stylings. 2. Seth Milstein, Facebook and Instagram @sethmils. 3. Hazel Jae, Instagram […]
Best Karaoke
1. The Monkey’s Paw Tiki Bar, 420 Main St., Springfield, 541-505-7975, MonkeysPawTikibar.com. 2. Slice Pizzeria, 325 Blair Blvd., 541-653-9937, SlicePizzeriaBar.com. […]
Best Bartender
1. Molly Powell, Sam Bond’s Garage, 407 Blair Blvd., Sambonds.com. 2. Thor Slaughter, Akira, 359 Mill St., AkiraEugene.com. 3. Tasha […]
Best Server
1. Kelsey Barker, Mandy’s Family Restaurant, 1491 Willamette St., Mandys-Restaurant.com. 2. Jorden Blair, Nelson’s in the Whit, 400 Blair Blvd., […]
Best Barista
1. Aaron (Sully) Sullivan, Wandering Goat, 268 Madison St., 541-344-5161, WanderingGoat.com. 2. Jaci Bothman, Farmers Union Coffee Roasters, 152 W. […]
Best Place to get a burger
1. Cornucopia, 521 Main St., Springfield, 207 E. 5th Ave., 295 W. 17th Ave., 541-485-2879, CornucopiaEugene.com. 2. Killer Burger, 50 […]
Best Chicken joint
1. Yardy Caribbean Restaurant & Rum Bar, 837 Lincoln St., 458-240-7564, YardyRumBar.com. 2. Hot Mama’s Wings, 420 W. 13th Ave., […]
Best Bar grub
1. Jackalope Lounge, 453 Willamette St., 541-485-1519, JackalopeLounge.com. 2. Sam Bond’s Garage, 407 Blair Blvd., 541-431-6603, SamBonds.com. 3. Old Nick’s […]
Best Comfort food
1. Brail’s Restaurant, 395 W. 5th Ave., 541-342-2075, 1689 Willamette St., 541-343-1542, Instagram @brailson5th. 2. Mandy’s Family Restaurant, 1491 Willamette […]
Best Latin American food
1. Nelson’s in the Whit, 400 Blair Blvd. 541-844-8404, NelsonsInTheWhit.com. 2. El Buen Sabor Taqueria, 650 Blair Blvd., 541-653-2517, ElbuenSaboreugene.com. […]
Best Italian food
1. Beppe and Gianni’s Trattoria, 1646 E. 19th Ave., 541-683-6661, BeppeandGiannis.net. 2. Osteria DOP, 1122 Oak St., 541-913-6460, OsteriaDop.com. 3. […]
Best Japanese food
1. Izakaya Meiji, 345 Van Buren St., 541-505-8804, IzakayaMeiji.com. 2. Akira, 359 Mill St., 458-205-8288, AkiraEugene.com. 3. Sushi Pure, 259 […]
Best Korean food
1. Tiger Mama, 1080 W. 3rd Ave., 458-273-3166, Instagram @tigermamautrecht. 2. Cafe Seoul Korean Restaurant, 1930 Franklin Blvd., 541-687-2122, Cafe-seoul.wa-cafe.com. […]
Best Chinese food
1. Jade Dumpling & Noodle House, 2560 Willamette St., 541-968-9258, JadeDumplingor.com. 2. Spice N’ Steam, 1655 W. 11th Ave., 541-654-0338, […]
Best Thai food
1. Ta Ra Rin, 1200 Oak St. (541-343-1230) & 1520 Coburg Road, 541-844-1032, TararinThai.com. 2. Krob Krua Thai Kitchen, 1313 […]
Best International cuisine that didn’t fit in one of the other categories
1. Poppi’s Anatolia (Greek & Indian), 992 Willamette St., 541-343-9661, Poppi’sAnatolia.com. 2. Royal India, 1063 Valley River Way, 541-844-1532, RoyalIndiaEugene.com. […]
Best Barbecue
1. Paper Plate BBQ, 263 Mill St., 541-606-2130, PaperPlateBbq.com. 2. Bill & Tim’s Barbecue and Tap House, 201 E. 13th […]
Best Vegetarian/vegan food
1. Morning Glory Café, 450 Willamette St., 541-687-0709, MorningGloryEugene.com. 2. Acorn Community Café, 769 Monroe St., 541-403-7647, EatAcornCafe.com. 3. Nelson’s […]
Best Breakfast
1. Morning Glory Cafe, 450 Willamette St., 541-687-0709, MorningGloryEugene.com. 2. Brail’s Restaurant, 395 W. 5th Ave. (541-342-2075), 1689 Willamette St. […]
Best Pizza
1. Hey, Neighbor! Pizza House, 605 W. 19th Ave. & 1621 E. 19th Ave., 541-505-9302, H-n-p-h.com. 2. Mezza Luna Pizzeria, […]
Best Bagel place
1. Lox, Stocks and Bagels, 368 E. 40th Ave., 541-692-2435, LoxStocksandBagels.com. 2. Bagel Sphere, 810 Willamette St., 541-341-1335, BagelSphere.com. 3. […]
Best Coffee shop
1. Wandering Goat, 268 Madison St., 541-344-5161, WanderingGoat.com. 2. Farmers Union Coffee Roasters, 152 W. 5th Ave., FarmersUnionCoffee.com. 3. Vero […]
Best Ice cream or desserts
1. Sweet Life Patisserie, 755 Monroe St., 541-683-5676, SweetLifeDesserts.com. 2. Prince Pückler’s, 1605 E. 19th Ave., 541-344-4418, PrincePucklers.com. 3. Noisette […]
Best Bakery
1. Sweet Life Patisserie, 755 Monroe St., 541-683-5676, SweetLifeDesserts.com. 2. Creswell Bakery, 182 S. 2nd, Creswell, 541-895-5885, CreswellBakery.com. 3. Noisette […]