Bodhi Café to Open New Downtown Eugene Location

The bakery plans to launch its latest shop in the former Bagel Sphere space on October 21, 2026.

Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Openings & Closings

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Bodhi Café is expanding into downtown Eugene with a new location on Willamette near 8th Avenue opening October 21, 2026. The site will occupy the former Bagel Sphere building.

Why it matters

The expansion follows strong demand from local customers who visited the business at the Lane County Farmers Market. Owners moved forward after receiving encouragement from city officials and the building owner.

The bakery produces 40 different types of pastries along with its signature long-fermented sourdough bread. The new shop will also feature a unique cinnamon roll exclusive to the Eugene location.

The players

Bodhi Café

This bakery business specializes in long-fermented sourdough bread and a wide variety of pastry products.

Bagel Sphere

This former occupant of the Willamette street site was a local business that ceased operations in 2025.

The details

Bodhi Café currently operates existing shops in Corvallis and Albany. The business secured the Eugene storefront after the previous tenant, Bagel Sphere, closed its doors in 2025.

2019: Bodhi Café began selling its goods at regional farmers markets.
2025: The Bagel Sphere location in downtown Eugene closed.
October 21, 2026: The new Bodhi Café storefront is scheduled to open.

Market Landscape

This opening reflects a growing trend where successful local market vendors leverage their established customer base to anchor downtown storefronts. The move positions Bodhi Café to compete in the Eugene bakery segment while building on the popularity previously proven at the Lane County Farmers Market.

Residents can visit the new location starting October 21, 2026, to purchase products that were previously only available at farmers markets. The menu will include exclusive items not found at the bakery's Corvallis or Albany locations.

The takeaway

Expanding from a market booth to a physical storefront requires both strong community demand and support from local property owners. Customers interested in supporting new local businesses should verify operating hours before visiting, as new establishments often adjust staffing during their initial weeks.