Decided to stop by and get a coffee after hearing of the new location opening on W. 11th in Eugene. Owner also did a commercial with his shop's credit union. A little challenge finding the cafe and driveway along the busy road, but the surrounding area was open and clean. 2 drive-up windows, though I may have pulled up to a walk-up window as it was hard to see the full menu from my car. The drip coffee was excellent! Hot, with a good toasty flavor, not too bitter or weak. The generous-sized cinnamon roll is from Sweet Life Patisserie (another excellent local business). I recommend warming it slightly before enjoying. The barista was the owner from the commercial (Gavin?). Very polite and welcoming with prompt service (I was the only customer at the time). I was invited to join the Rewards program, which he told me a bit about. Overall, this was an excellent visit to Native, and I look forward to coming here again. It's refreshing to have a great alternative to massive chain coffee shops and to support a young, local business professional as well. Cheers,...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreLet's start with this: Native starts with great coffee beans, and anybody who is serving up Caffe Pacori coffee beans cares about serving a good cup of coffee. Those are the local wood-roasted beans that are truly outstanding. Midday I stopped in for a decaf at Native -- they have their machines and process dialed in as what I got was far superior to what I can make at home.
I can tell, too- I'm not drinking that milked down sugared up garbage the rest of you randos guzzle. I do it the hard way: BLACK. No place to hide "bad" in a black cup of coffee. Not that you care, with your syrups and your lattes and your smoothies and your gassed up energy drinks. This is the real deal.
Nice people, too, and fast service. I'm...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreNative is worth the drive! Last year some of my coworkers were drinking native coffee. I asked where it was and they told me they drove all the way out to Thurston to get it. I thought why would you drive that far for coffee so one time when I was in Thurston. I stopped by and then I figured out why it was that they were driving to Thurston. I was incredibly happy to hear that they were opening one on the west side of Eugene and so now when I want to treat myself, I drive out that way. They have absolutely the best taste in coffee. You can get it to drive-through. Even if you do an ad shot itās not bitter. Baristas are super friendly overall itās totally...
Ā Ā Ā Read more