In Corvallis -- When you just have to have a jolt of java and a pastry, drop by The Beanery, 500 SW Second St. (tel. 541/753-7442), or New Morning Bakery, 219 SW Second St. (tel. 541/754-0181). For great breakfasts, head to Sunnyside Up, 116 NW Third St. (tel. 541/758-3353; sunnyside-up-cafe.com). If you're looking for some picnic fare, stop by Great Harvest Bread Co., 134 SW First St. (tel. 541/754-9960; www.greatharvest.com). On hot summer days, head to Francesco's Gelato Caffe, 208 SW Second St. (tel. 541/752-1326), for creamy gelato. For microbrews and pub fare, try The Fox & Firkin, 202 SW First St. (tel. 541/753-8533), which serves an astonishing number of good beers on tap.
In Albany -- For a good cup of coffee, try Boccherini's Coffee & Tea House, 208 First Ave. (tel. 541/926-6703; www.boccherinis.com). If it's a good pint of ale and some pub food you crave, check out Wyatt's Eatery & Brewhouse, 211 First Ave. (tel. 541/917-3727; www.wyattseatery.com).
