Updating my review to temper my enthusiasm a shade. I realized that my tasty bialy was only tasty if the woman who occasionally calls me (and everyone else) Jellybean [blushes] makes it. The other decidedly less pleasant and discerning employees don't do such a good job and my tasty brunch-snack is only mildly satisfying when from their hands. Sad. The other staff seem more inclined to annoying (in the morning) service gaffe's, too. I generally don't go here anymore, but there was a time - a nice run, when this was a fantastic little spot.
Review Source:Challah is out of this world good. The sandwich toppings seem very fresh. I either opt for an egg salad sandwich or kosher hot dog (the bun is toasted--yay!). A tip: the hot dog condiments are very generously applied, so I have had to tell them to go easy. The potato salad is not good. It is potatoes + mayo (?). That is all. Bland. The people who work there are great. They really hustle. I haven't had to wait more than ten minutes, ever. I wouldn't drive across town to eat here, but it is my go-to lunch spot since I work nearby.
Review Source:Barry's is my favorite campus spot. They have a massive selection of baked goods, a variety of sandwiches as well as their fixins, and several tasty caffeinated beverages. I go almost daily after class and I'm always impressed with the food and the service. This tall guy is always working there and he's super nice and kind of hilarious. Plus he's always playing jams on the speakers. I'm talking classic 80's, mullet in the air type songs that have you tapping your feet as you sink your teeth into their delicious house-made challah bread.
This place is a must if you enjoy good food from good people for good prices.
Barry's for life.
My review for this Barry's is essentially the same as my review for Barry's on the south side, with a star taken off for the following things:
The campus Barry's is much too small for the amount of customers they have. It's often a struggle to find seats, and the line can take 15 minutes, just to get in your order. And because they get so overwhelmed by the number of customers (they should hire more people, really), the wait from-entrance-to-food can be half an hour, even for a bowl of soup and a bialy.
Furthermore, being understaffed leaves them with no time to clean, so the tables are usually a mess. Crumbs, spilled drinks etc everywhere, with what seems like hours at a time passing by before anyone comes out to clean off a few tables. Expect to have to grab napkins and wipe your own table before you can use it.
This is my review for the food though, which is 5 stars in itself:
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Barry's: The best Jewish deli I've ever eaten at. Admittedly, I'm not Jewish though I'm known to make the occasional matzo ball soup on the weekend, but seriously: Barry's is amazing. Significantly better than any of the East Coast Jewish deli's I've been to, though I don't think Barry's does smoked fish spreads that you usually see on the East Coast.
- The matzo ball soup is perfect: Just the right tenderness to the matzoh ball and they've perfected the delicate blend of spices that SHOULD feature dill, at a good Jewish deli.
- Bialy+egg salad. This is my favorite lunch sandwich in the entire city and probably state. Their bialy's (regular or onion) are freshly baked and their egg salad is flavorful and plentiful, as it should be.
- Knishes, sandwiches on thick fresh challah bread, panini, they got it all.
- The pastries: Barry's will satisfy your craving for all kinds of Jewish treats from fruity Hamantaschen to Rugelach (chocolate or sugary cinnamon walnut).
- Italian sodas: Well mixed, not too bland or too sweet like at a lot of places.
- CHEESECAKES !! !! (needs no explanation)
I also recommend their white/dark chocolate chip low fat cookie. I find it hard to believe it's low fat, and it is certainly not low calorie, but it's the thought that counts! (Wait, is that right?
If you've never been, you're missing out!
When I move away from Eugene, Barry's will be one of the things I miss most about it. Â I've never gotten a single thing here that I haven't enjoyed, and I eat here at least once every couple weeks. The soups are the standouts though. Personal favorites are Lemon Chicken Rice, Cilantro Corn, Mama Leone's and Southwest Chicken, (and I always hear Hungarian Mushroom is good too, just not a huge fan myself) always served with a big fat slice of amazing challah bread for less than $4. Best lunch deal in Eugene. The Tollhouse Cookies are also excellent. Top it all off with wi-fi and laid-back service that is prompt but doesn't make you feel like you need to be in & out quickly. The only downside is your clothes and hair smell like food after hanging out in their old, stuffy restaurant for too long.
Review Source:The sandwiches are so big you can have half for lunch and save the other half for dinner. The bread is awesome and cut super thick. My fave is a pastrami and rye. Prices are ok. The girls working there have always been friendly. If you are tired of the torpedo sub thing and want a good old fashioned deli sandwich that is huge, then this is the place.
Review Source:Warm, friendly bakery with lots of espresso drinks and non-coffee drinks alike. Small, but heavily stocked pastry case serves some passable east-cost and Jewish favorites including black and white cookies, rugelach and knishes. Sandwiches as well as some hot food too (haven't personally tried) and a variety of dietary-friendly, tasty soups whose complete ingredient lists are close at hand upon inquiry.
Perhaps I'm a little jaded because an order of their tasty matzo ball soup leaves me with only one matzo ball to enjoy; because a bialy toasted with cream cheese, tomato and red onion will never be "similar" to a bagel; or the fact that their sandwiches are designed to make those customers happy who love ridiculously thick slices of bread, to which I do not.
Good cookies, though. And a nice place to sit and eat luch in the cozy seating area.
I. Love. Barry. Well, I love Barry's, I've never personally met Barry himself but I love him from afar for providing me with delicious sandwiches, a variety of scrumptious soups (made by Barry's wife, so I love Mrs. Barry, too), and oh-my-GOODNESS pastries that are finger licking good! My favorite soups are the creamy tomato and the minestrone. All soups are served with a generous side of challah bread. My favorite pastry is the cinnamon walnut rugala, it's a funky little Jewish dessert that is so good it makes me want to convert! Needless to say- GO HERE!
Review Source:Went here the other day for a quick lunch before running some errands on campus.
The line went quickly, but the service was only OK due to the combination of (I think) training the new girl, many customers, and (possibly) switching shifts. As I was using my card, they processed my order while I had to awkwardly wait--kind of in the way, kind of to the side, while they helped another two groups of customers. A couple minor things they they got mixed up: (1) the guy who was processing my order forgot to print a receipt, but the girl who took his place quickly printed one for me and (2) I did not ask for a "to-go" order, but my lunch was packed (neatly) in foil and in a paper bag. There is, by the way, a minimum purchase of $2 in order to use your card without charge. Also it seems like the machine that processes cards is a bit slow, so most people were paying with cash. *3 stars for service*
The kosher hot dog and potato salad were pretty good. The potato salad was made with dill, and had the red potato skins still on it, mm! I also got an Italian soda, which I'm accustomed to seeing them with heavy cream poured in, the one I had at Barry's did not have the cream, but it was still yummy. *5 stars for food*
The prices seemed about right for what you're getting, even cheaper than what I'm used to in terms of cafes that close to campus. *5 stars for pricing*
I went after UO graduates were long gone, but Barry's still seemed busy. So a note of caution, when school is in session they're probably going to be packed.
I really like their challah bread. I love their breakfast sandwiches. I usually get the special or a bacon, egg, and cheese. Service has always been quick given the quality of the food that is produced.
Their iced tea is tasty and appropriately priced. Espresso leaves a little to be desired.
Seating is limited, but I like the quaintness of the place. It's clean inside. There's bike parking out front.
I don't like the debit/credit card minimum. I give them business knowing I can use my card and often choose to go somewhere else because I know I won't meet the minimum on my card purchase and don't carry cash.
I've never had a bad experience here. I've had the veggie burger once, and it was fine. I eat their bakery goods when I'm in the mood for a treat; the cinnamon rolls are nicely gooey, and the peanut butter creme cookies are good. They make a decent Americano, and they'll sell me a tiny one for a buck fifty, which is often a better price point than Starbucks' $1.95 tall.
I would've given them four stars, or even five, a couple of years ago. They used to have a much better rotation of soups than they do now, and I went there every single day to get soup for lunch. But then they rotated all the good soups out, and replaced them with, frankly, nasty stuff. I assume they were featuring what sold for the majority of their customers, but if that's the case, all I can say is the majority of their customers wouldn't know good soup if it bit them. Occasionally they still pleasantly surprise me with Thai pumpkin soup, but only very occasionally.
Hahaha, five years in college and only in my final term do I finally go to Barry's Espresso! Â I gotta say that I really like their menu options: soups and sandwiches? Â Sure! Â I have a soft spot for Mama Leone's Chicken Soup thanks to Market of Choice, and I had the biggest smile on my face when I saw it on the menu! Â That plus a little spice added is the cure for the common cold I swear. Â Anyhow, their sandwich selections looked great, I opted to go with a cup of Mama's and half of a turkey, bacon, cheddar pannini. Â HALF of a sandwich is kind of a lot at Barry's. Â I got full fast. Â It wasn't the greatest pannini, I honestly think the dorms had better. Â The soup was served a little colder than I'd like, and the sandwich was alright. Â I'd go back to try something new because the menu looks very promising!
Review Source:I went to Barry's today to meet with a group of friends on a potential business deal. I ordered a small coffee and a oatmeal choco chip cookie. The cookie was pretty good, filling, good taste, nice crunch/chewy ratio but it felt a bit over priced. They skimp on the coffee here, yeah it is organic but the taste isn't quite there. If you going to go organic go for the organic + good taste combo. I'm sure one of the employees there has a good coffee palate.
The place has a variety of offerings, the sweets are a bit on the expensive side but overall the place is nice. It is a nice getaway away from all the undergrads. You can sit down, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, and read, study, or relax.
Overall I wasn't very impressed. This place is overpriced for having decent food.
Okay, here's the deal: Espresso Roma has better coffee, but for lunch and baked goods on campus, Barry's is the best. Â They have fantastic challah bread, unbelievable cinnamon rolls, and the best ginger snaps I have ever tasted. Â There are a bunch of yummy soups and sandwiches, and most of the people working there are great -- they'll remember what you ordered the last time, and they'll get your stuff to you quickly so you can make it to class or whatever.
Barry's gets bonus points because the bakery items remind me of a deli my parents used to take me to when I was a little kid. Â They also have lots of seating and free wifi.
Barry's has the best breakfast sandwich is Eugene: bacon and egg on thick sourdough (if the egg patties are hot enough; they sometimes have problems with their microwave). Yum! Their cinnamon rolls are just evil, and their rugola, particularly when fresh, is delicious too. Also, it's open till midnight, so you can always drop in for a little (or bigger) treat).
Review Source:Barry's saved my summer.
I was in Eugene helping care for a sick relative, and Barry's was right across the street from the hospital. (The hospital has since moved.) I can't say enough great things about this place. The staff is friendly and helpful. The food is fabulous.
What did I love there? Barry's breakfast special -- egg and bacon and cheese and pesto on a challah roll. Bialys! An onion bialy with cream cheese, lox, lettuce, tomato, cucumber - wow! Incredible soups, including things like corn chowder and African peanut. Delicious quiches, usually several flavors a day. Grilled sandwiches. Fantastic knishes.
Any sandwich is awesome because the challah is so good. Other baked items are yummy too - magic bars, muffins, coffee cakes, hamantaschen, and the mandatory black and white cookie.
As someone who grew up on Jewish food in the NY area, I can vouch for Barry's.
I finally made a pilgrimmage to Barry's other store, on 28th, and reached nirvana with the best noodle kugel west of New Jersey.
If you are looking for a great sandwich on campus, this is the place! Their challah is by far the best in town.
There can be times when it is insanely busy (the hospital and campus are right at the door step), but those times are few and far between.
The coffee left a bit to be desired, so I'd take a pass on that. Friendly wait staff, and fresh food.
Their reuben is to die for. Â Their special breakfast sandwich with eggs, cheese, tomato, pesto and bacon is awesome too. Â Pretty much everything I've had there has been worthy of 5 stars.
They lose a star, though, because the water cups are the same dixie cups you used at snack time in preschool. Â Seriously, they probably hold 3 ounces tops and that ain't gonna quench my thirst.
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