Vegan
American
Take-out
Bakery
Gluten-free
Breakfast
Vegan cafe working towards food security in Lane County, launched 2021. Utilizes the produce of the Willamette Valley. Serves wholesome plant-based brunch and dinner, baked goods, coffee, smoothies and shakes for indoor & patio dining or takeout. Menu is tip-free, but customers are invited to "pay forward" any dollar amount toward another guest's meal at the register. Open Wed-Sun 10:00am-3:00pm, Thu-Sat 5:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Mon-Tue.
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 09 Jun 2024 by MirandaMcKeever
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Added by MirandaMcKeever on 28 Apr 2021
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55 Reviews
First Review by VeganCookieLover
jade.vegan
Points +3326
Acorn in the Wall - Edit
Driving by, my omni family didn't suspect much of Acorn Community Cafe but stepping inside was inviting and the menu was full of locally produced and fresh made treats. Forward thinking policies re: takeout, tipping. I had the bbq soy curl sandwich with delicata squash, and enjoyed the soft baked bread that was obviously hand made with love. We cleared each plate we ordered and left full and satisfied 👍 I wish I got pictures of everything as it came out because it looked as good as it tasted!
Read morePros: Variety of options, Hip and forward thinking, Delicious
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venzoah
Points +59
Not just the best in Eugene, but some of the best I’ve had period. - Edit
I have been to many vegan places in Portland, Tokyo, LA and Seattle and this would fit in my top 5. The ingredients are unique and execution is incredibly and almost artistically done.
Read morekarenwilson22
Agree!!!
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ScottPaterson
Points +34
Really good! - Edit
It's an amazing place. The food is very good. I with they were in the large space actually, it can get busy at times.
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ACorrin
Points +66
AMAZING - Edit
Been here about 4 times, everything I get is amazing. Two dishes that stand out — the Summer Hash & the Strawberry Waffles. Oh my god, the best waffles I’ve ever had. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Wait staff is super nice, too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-09-17
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DebDewberry
Points +232
Mmmmm so good - Edit
Excellent flavors and textures. The potatoes and squash in the summer dish were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
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goldenrae2001
Points +50
Delicious food/Friendly Service - Edit
This is the second time I’ve been to Acorn Cafe. It was equally as delicious today. Brought my daughter and we shared the biscuits & gravy and waffles. So much food and extremely delicious. We also ordered the lavender lemon soda and Hawaiian Haze mocktail and they were super tasty and refreshing. Acorn has a lovely ambiance and the service was friendly. They don’t accept tips for themselves but pay it forward instead to folks less fortunate. Well worth supporting! Looking forward to going back and trying everything.
Read moreCons: There doesn’t seem to be an open sign
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1AP1
Points +1774
Wish I'd found Accorn sooner - Edit
Really happy to find this place and had awesome drinks and lunch. Hoping to return to try more of the menu.
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anmrise
Points +999
This is the place! - Edit
Very cozy brunch/lunch spot, the servers were super kind and the atmosphere was great. They don’t accept tips but they participate in the pay-it-forward meal program. Large portion sizes, come hungry and come in a group
Read morePros: Tasty food and drink, Large sizes, Very ethical prices
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KurtHermansen
Points +443
Amazingly delicious humble gourmet - Edit
We loved everything we ate. The menu is carefully curated deliciousness. Feels homemade if your mom was a cross between Julia Child and vegan hippy. Yum yum yum
Read morePros: Healthy , Kind, Affordable
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Dr.Bear
Points +95
Delightful! - Edit
Delicious vegan brunch! I love their Belgian waffles, banana pancakes, and cafe breve. 😋
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TrueMetal
Points +38
Best vegan in eugene. - Edit
Absolutely wonderful, thoughtful food. They also help feed the community.
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thenecromancer
Points +40
Quaint vegan cafe - Edit
Came in on a weekend near the end of brunch for vegan birthday dinner in town. Ordered the autumn hash and mom had banana buckwheat pancakes. She said she has never had better buckwheat pancakes! The hash was amazing as well, whatever aioli whip they had on top was incredible! Ordered the mushroom biscuits and gravy and the dinner forager’s pie to go, as the staff was kind enough to allow me to order a dinner order to go since we were close enough to their dinner service. I have never had better biscuits and gravy! The forager’s pie was incredible as well! All in all an amazing meal for three meals in a row! Staff was friendly and amazing
Read morePros: Friendly, helpful staff, Local ingredients, Cute cafe
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LindsayNeussl
Points +800
Amazing food, friendly service - Edit
Just discovered this place, we go to Eugene a lot & its convient being next to Sweet Life since we like their baked goods too. Happy that Acorn changes the menu for seasonal dishes, so many pumpkin spice options for fall! Will be returning, can't wait to try more!
Read morePros: Good service, Clean eating
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dlachica
Points +4240
Taste and Charm - Edit
What a beautiful concept! Cute place with indoor and patio seating. Servers are great and made recommendations that were spot on. One day, I was in the mood for sweet and savory breakfast, but didn't want two mains. The server offered a side of potatoes to go with the pancakes and it was perfect. Their Summer Hash is one of the best meals we have ever eaten! We added the lobster mushrooms, and whoa... amazing! Don't miss anything they offer with mushrooms. They have a local forager they work with and it makes for a special mushroom treat. During our month stay in Eugene, I only wish we had eaten there more than twice!
Read morePros: Foraged mushrooms, Indoor and patio seating options, Philosophy
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JessicaPerry
Points +253
Best vegan breakfast ever!! - Edit
Wow is the best way to describe this place! We had the best biscuits and gravy and summer hash we have had in a long time. Seriously check this place it out it wonderful!!
Read morePros: Amazing flavors, Great prices, Awesome ambiance
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cgunn66826
Points +32
The best vegan meal! - Edit
The menu had both sweet and savory for brunch. We had banana pancakes and hash - both amazing! Be sure to add the foraged mushrooms to the hash.
Read moreIf you're getting coffee, get the happy camper! It was the most amazing coffee drink I've ever had.
Service was great. Very friendly people who smiled often and made great suggestions.
Pros: Gourmet vegan food, Not gourmet food prices, The atmosphere
Cons: Limited options (though not really a con)
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PaulAtreides
Points +1609
Positive Community Vibes - Edit
We got brunch at this place. We both thought the biscuits and gravy sounded the best on the menu. Love the community vibe of the place, the pay it forward, no tip style. The biscuits and gravy was serviceable, but it didn't blow me away. The service was very slow.
Read morePros: Great community vibes, Home style vegan cooking, There's vegan milkshakes
Cons: Service was slow, Menu seemed unfocused
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Maggielopolis
Points +195
Great Vegan Breakfast! - Edit
We ordered the biscuits, pancakes, and breakfast hash- everything was great! Definitely recommend Acorn Cafe for a vegan breakfast in Eugene!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-19
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cosmicpnut
Points +143
If you’re in town, go here! - Edit
I would 100% recommend this place to anyone passing through town. The food was great, the servers were nice, and the concept is fantastic.
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TravelingVegan19
Points +183
Love - Edit
Friendly service, great food, and I love the judgment-free support for those in need. I had the pancakes, a chai latte, and a blueberry muffin for later, and everything was excellent. The server who helped me was friendly and helpful, and I saw several people come in for free meals, and they were served without question.
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JiminSpringfield
Points +56
Perfect food and ambience for a fall day! - Edit
So glad to find these positive reviews on Happy Cow, which steered us into trying it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-20
Pros: Vegan menu with creative and tasty dishes, Very clean, Staff were all nice
Cons: Don't be in a hurry, a (relaxed) pace
MelvinKeith
I can’t wait to give this place a try. Thank you
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LeeLuvsVeggies
Points +544
Very Lovely Cafè!!! - Edit
The cafè was so cute and clean inside and out!!! Tons of items on the menu and coffee and tea bar!!!
Read morePros: Very clean!, Staff so NICE!!!!, Pay it forward tip program for hungry
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georgemcg
Points +92
The definition of comfort food - Edit
My partner and I came in last Friday (11/3) for some pre-concert food. I am not exaggerating when I say I felt like I was in a Frog and Toad book when eating the Forager’s Pie.
Read moreFrom the beautifully piped and torched potato mash on top to the perfectly cooked veggies and lentils, it was truly a meal that satisfied both my body and soul.
I live on the coast, and Acorn is definitely worth a drive to visit.
And to top it all off, Acorn has a very welcoming and cozy atmosphere and a wonderful mission to help feed members of the community. This is an important restaurant in Eugene, and I wish there were more like it elsewhere in Oregon.
Pros: Atmosphere , Perfectly cooked veggies , Unique food
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hydr0jen
Points +635
Phenomenal & inspiring - Edit
I've visited Acorn Community Cafe twice, and I can't wait to go back again. The ambiance is cozy, the food is incredible, the prices are reasonable, and the owners are so kind. I am still thinking my autumn hash with locally foraged mushrooms, refreshing homemade soda, and a coffee chip milkshake with a cookie for desert.
Read moreNot only is the food incredible- This cafe provides thousands of meals to hungry members of the community each year through a pay it forward meal system and their food resource center. This is truly some of the most memorable food I've had in a long time as well as one of the best mission-based organizations in the area.
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JustinCory
Points +1337
Everything was Delicious - Edit
We ordered the Autumn hash and pumpkin waffles and everything was so skillfully prepared. Rich savory flavors in the hash with seasonal squash, potatoes, white beans, and dollops of vegan cream were augmented by our addition of the wild foraged mushrooms and savory gravy sides. The pumpkin waffle was comforting on a cold fall day with its own hints of savory flavor. Highly recommended
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Kara.Can.Fly
Points +22
Delicious Food - Edit
ALL VEGAN!! ALL DELICIOUS!! Coffee recommendation: the Happy Camper. Mushrooms are amazing. Waffles on point. This place makes my heart happy. They do not accept tips, instead they pay it forward in pre-paid plates. 100/10 would recommend.
Read morePros: Mission: all vegan food and community support, Unique Menu: wildly amazing food combinations, Atmosphere: welcoming and homie
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theron
Points +53
Awesome - Edit
Don’t know how I missed this place, fills a great hole with CC closed. Best vegan “mac” and really good shakes. Ambience is really nice and I can’t wait to try everything and come back for next seasons menu too.
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