Mandy's Family Restaurant to Open Second Eugene Location

Popular 24-hour diner known for community support plans expansion.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Mandy's Family Restaurant, a beloved Eugene diner known for its 24-hour service, hearty diner fare, and community support, is planning to open a second location on Franklin Avenue in the spring of 2026. The new restaurant will join the original Willamette Street location, which has been hailed as the best new restaurant in Eugene since opening in 2019.

Why it matters

The expansion of Mandy's Family Restaurant is significant for the Eugene community, as the diner has become a beloved institution known for its commitment to serving the local population, including providing meals to the unhoused. The new location will make Mandy's more accessible to residents across Eugene.

The details

When the previous tenant, Manola's Thai food, closed in 2025, the Mandy's team saw an opportunity to open a second location on Franklin Avenue. The new restaurant will offer the same 24-hour service, hearty diner fare, and community-focused initiatives as the original Willamette Street location.

  • Mandy's Family Restaurant opened its first location in 2019.
  • Manola's Thai food closed its Franklin Avenue location in 2025.
  • Mandy's plans to open its second location on Franklin Avenue in the spring of 2026.

The players

Mandy's Family Restaurant

A popular Eugene diner known for its 24-hour service, hearty diner fare, and community support.

Manola's Thai food

A Franklin Avenue restaurant that closed in 2025, paving the way for Mandy's second location.

Egan Warming Center

A local organization that operates emergency shelters, and has thanked Mandy's for providing meals during activations.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Mandy's is still deciding on the hours of operation for the new Franklin Avenue location, which is slated to open in the spring of 2026.

The takeaway

The expansion of Mandy's Family Restaurant demonstrates the enduring appeal of community-focused, locally-owned businesses in Eugene. The new location will make Mandy's more accessible to residents across the city, furthering the diner's mission of supporting the local community.