Grab a Local Cup of Java

March 18, 2015 by Chelsea Roberts

Picture Credit: Emily Scotton at Wandering Goat Coffee Co.

Getting out of bed already poses a challenge for the typical college student whose schedule consists of late nights and early mornings. After enough consecutive nights in that routine, the struggle to lift one’s head from the pillow becomes increasingly difficult. Most days my sleepy eyes and unmotivated brain and body will only get out of bed for one of two things, chai or coffee. Usually my first stop out of bed is either my personal Keurig coffee maker, the Beacon Beanery or Dutch Brothers, some mornings though are much harder than others. On these early mornings when my soul screams for more sleep, I love to bribe myself out of bed with local coffee shops. I have accumulated a small list of five local coffee shops that have a delicious selection of teas, coffees, muffins and other breakfast or café style foods.

Wandering Goat Coffee Co.

Address: 268 Madison St. Eugene, OR 97402

Hours: Sun 6am-10pm, Mon-Wed 6am-10pm & Thurs-Sat 6am-10pm

Price: Inexpensive

Wi-Fi: Yes

Recommend: Mochas

Espresso Roma

Address: 825 E 13th Ave Eugene, OR 97401

Hours: Mon-Thurs 7am-9pm, Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 9am-7pm & Sun 10am-9pm

Price: Inexpensive

Wi-Fi: Yes

Recommend: Hot Apple Chai

Vero Espresso House

Address: 05 E 14th Ave Eugene, OR 97401

Hours: Mon-Sun 7am-7pm

Price: Moderate

Wi-Fi: Yes

Recommend: Matcha Green Tea Latte

Full City Coffee Roasters

Address: 842 Pearl St. Eugene, OR 97401

Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30am-6pm, Sat 6:30am-6pm & Sun 7am-5pm

Price: Moderate

Wi-Fi: No

Recommend: Chocolate Dipped Orange Cannoli and a Vanilla Latte

Tailored Coffee Roasters

Address: 291 E 5th Ave Eugene, OR 97401

Hours: Mon-Sun 8am-5pm

Price: Inexpensive

Wi-Fi: Yes

Recommend: Chai Latte with almond/cashew milk made in house

I hope that you get enough sleep so that these coffee shops aren’t a necessity, although as college students we know its inevitable and one day when your soul screams silently for coffee I hope you try something new. Go out and try one of these refreshing local shops, and if you do please upload your pictures or reviews below. I would love to hear about your favorite menu item, so that I can try it!