Corvallis, Ore., is 82 miles southwest of Portland and is home to Oregon State University. Follow the Alsea River due west and you'll reach the Oregon coast in less than two hours. Like most college towns, Corvallis is flush with a variety of restaurants featuring diverse cuisines. The town has no less than eight restaurants that serve full breakfast menus.
As of 2010, Elmer's has 23 restaurants in the northwest, and changes to the featured menu items are based on which ingredients are in season in the area. Elmer's serves lunch and dinner, but the restaurant is known for its breakfast menu. Highlights are the French toast, Dutch babies and omelets.
?Elmer's?
?1115 N.W. 9th St.
?Corvallis, OR 97330?
?(541) 757-6690?
?elmers-restaurants.com
The Broken Yolk Cafe serves breakfast and lunch, with breakfast available all day. It also offers free Wi-Fi and a children's play area. \"Grandma's homemade strawberry jam\" is a highlight.
?Broken Yolk Cafe??
?119 S.W. 3rd St.
?Corvallis, OR 97333-4713?
?(541) 738-9655?
?broken-yolk.com
In addition to great coffee and tea, Coffee Culture Cafe serves breakfast scrambles each day until 11 a.m., as well as pastries and quiche, and it has free Wi-Fi.
?Coffee Culture?? Cafe
?1195 N.W. Kings Blvd.?
?Corvallis, OR 97330-2507?
?(541) 758-6760?
?coffeeculturecorvallis.com
Darrell's serves diner-style breakfast all day. Try the taco with cheese omelet. Biscuits and gravy and chicken fried steak and eggs are also highlights.
?Darrell's Restaurant and Lounge??
?2200 N.W. 9th St.
?Corvallis, OR 97330-1555?
?(541) 752-6364?
Sunnyside Up cafe serves breakfast until 2 p.m., with fresh baked goods and vegetarian and vegan menu items, including homemade granola. The cafe also features a children's play area and free Wi-Fi.
Sunnyside Up
116 N.W. 3rd St.
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 758-3353
Sam's Station features fresh baked goods and an extensive breakfast menu filled with regional ingredients. The omelets are excellent, as are all the dishes that feature Yukon gold potatoes.
?Sam's Station??
?1210 N.W. 29th St.
?Corvallis, OR 97330-1860?
?(541) 752-6170?
?samsstation.com?
Taqueria Alonzo has just three breakfast menu items, but all three are fantastic. The huevos rancheros are the highlight, but also good are the huevos con chorizo and the huevos Mexicanos.
?Taqueria Alonzo??
?922 N.W. Kings Blvd.
?Corvallis, OR 97330-2505?
?(541) 207-3602?
?alonzotaqueria.com?
ZIA Southwest Cuisine features Southwest favorites such as breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros, but it also offers American breakfast cuisine, including omelets.
?ZIA Southwest Cuisine??
?121 S.W. 3rd St.
?Corvallis, OR 97333?
?(541) 757-9427?
?ziaswcuisine.com?