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Embers
- Hours:
Mon-Wed 7 am - 12 am
Thu 7 am - 1 am
Fri-Sat 7 am - 2 am
- Price Range:
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$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
5 reviews for Embers
5 reviews in English
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Review from Heather S.
Eugene, OR
4/26/2009
When you walk in, you feel like you are stepping back in time. Choose the door on the left and it's hard core old time diner style, complete with yellow leatherette rotate style seats with stainless steel studs, and sturdy cafeteria tables. Choose the door on the right and you are back in the 70s, in a dark lounge/dive, complete with patrons who probably have been in attendance since at least that long.
We were there for the food with our toddler so the diner was the place for us. I chose the broasted chicken lunch, a piece of the french toast (only $2) for our little one, and my husband went with the special of the day - a spinach, bacon, and chive omelet. Okay, so this is not Morning Glory Cafe folks. And when you choose food that is fatty and off-the-nutritional-grid, you want it to be drippy tasty good. And man, was it ever.
Broasted chicken involves the process of frying marinated chickens under pressure. It's sinfully good and crispy skin was something I hadn't tasted in 20 years since this one place I found on the way to Tybee Island, near Savannah, Georgia. Food that can transport you in time deserves a special kind of mention.
My daughter's french toast was equally sinful with real butter and maple topping, and my husband's omelet groaned with crisp bacon.
I didn't know places like this existed anymore. We left paying $23 and that included the tip. What a deal.
Parent's Note: They have real Graco high chairs available, well cleaned, but only a few. We had our clip on and the table supported it fine. The wait is a bit long, which they warn you about up front if you get the broasted chicken, so make sure you bring along some entertainment. -
Review from MM H.
Seattle, WA
9/25/2011
We called this place after the Dead show to ascertain they were open to serve food. Got there and we were dumfounded that there were NO tables being served. We were awestruck at the deadness and the seediness of the place. Finally someone came out and told us only deepfried food being served. Teaches me to ask is the full menu being served til 2am?
How does this place get a four star rating is beyond me...
Could have said only serving deepfried food late at night... -
Review from Ian J.
Irvine, CA
Updated - 9/21/2008
I don't live in Eugene anymore, so I don't feel guilty about this....
This is the BEST BAR EVER as far as I am concerned.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/6/2008
Best bar in the world.
Go on Friday or Saturday night for the tepid cover band and watch some silver… Read more »
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Review from R.A. P.
Coos Bay, OR
9/15/2007
Back in the 1970's and early 1980's I used to go to the Eugene Auto Auction and then eat here. Heck, I'd enjoy a drink here too! It's a dark bar and given that I'd have been out in the hot sun trying to find junkers worth buying and driving back to Coos Bay, I counted Embers as my refuge to refuel and relax at before making the 2 hour drive.
It wasn't a fancy place. It wasn't even modern as it reminded me of the late 1950's type of adult eat-n-drink places one would see the mobsters hang out at in Joisey. However it did the job back then.
If it does the same today and you want to eat, get drunk and get out of the sun, go to Embers. It's not for everyone, especially in the Age of Foodies, but it has it's place. -
Review from Amy P.
Eugene, OR
4/14/2008
This place makes the BEST steak as well as Reuben Sandwiches. It's been around for a million years and has the decor to prove it.
Kinda feels like you are hanging in your friends basement in the 70's, with a full bar.
Local patrons whom have been going there forever. Loyal patrons mean consistently good food. Always a good meal here, fatty and tasty!
Rather amusing to watch people whom have had too many drinks hit the dance floor. Admittedly, I would join in if they played the chicken dance.
