Had a great time browsing all the various wares. I enjoyed the pink towels the most and the…read moreblankets although they were a bit expensive. The towels were really soft and plush and there were discounted blankets in the back with some defects that were marked. The staff were really friendly and kept checking in to see if we needed help with anything. Was worth the drive from Portland to here.

I came here for the factory tour, where the wool blankets they spin and finish are done completely…read morein the United States. The tour skips some of the beginning steps (for example, they don't have sheep nor shear the sheep on the factory grounds!) but picks up from where the raw wool is shipped to the factory, dyed, cleaned, and spun into yarn. The yarn is then woven into bolts of fabric, but each square inch has to be inspected by hand and fixed if possible to ensure its quality. Then, the lengths of fabric are cut and finished into blankets. The factory tour took about an hour, and some areas are hot and humid to prevent the wool fibers from breaking, so be prepared for temperature changes. I liked how the tour guide used to be a factory worker herself, and had an intimate knowledge of the workings of the factory. The shop itself sells the blankets and other Pendleton products, and there's even a corner near the bathroom that sells blanket seconds-blankets that didn't pass the inspection process. This may be due to stains, too many broken yarns strands, etc. They're sold at a discount.

This store location is usually a mess. The customer service was great for me. I found an item that…read morewas zeroed out (salvage) and the employee sold it to me anyway for about 82% off the original price. I also scored some really great patio furniture. I will deal with the mess to scavenge for great finds. When Target gives their salvage and overstock items to a well known thrift store, that thrift store barely discounts the item. I rather just buy it from Target or their online reseller.

We went into this store on a Saturday afternoon to buy a digital camera, which was locked up. We…read morerequested assistance using their "need assistance?" kiosk multiple times and searched for a team member to ask them to call someone to assist twice. After 30 minutes and no help, we left and headed to Best Buy. That transaction was completed in 10 minutes. They need to hire some help. I won't be back at this location.

I am very impressed with this location. When I go to Costco, I will often stop here since it's a…read moreblock away, and I have been able to find some great layering pieces in the women's clothing department and athletic wear inexpensive. I get compliments on all and people are shocked when I say I purchased at Walmart. Bought track pants in black with a white stripe down the side and pockets. Love them so much I bought in the other 3 colors since I go to the gym and for walks daily. The produce department is well stocked and veggies and fruit is good quality. Pantry items are also cheaper so I stock up. In the spring and fall, I buy outdoor annuals that are out front and they always thrive. Store is clean and well maintained.

I usually avoid Walmart at all costs but found myself in there two weeks before Christmas…read more Now I must say I was pleasantly surprised by how they've upgraded the store. I was only on the housewares side but everything was fully stocked and everything was tidy. They even had about 5-8 registers open so the wait to check out wasn't terrible.

Just recently started shopping at the Gap again, so while in my way through the Gorge, I decided to…read morestop in their outlet store. It's a true outlet with lots of discounted items - perfect for picking up layering pieces in various colors. Of course they also have jeans, and now a days, they are offered in a wide range of styles and sizes. Straight, wide, super wide, baggy, barrel (not for me) and slim, skinny. Appreciate that they have moved away from just skinny jeans all day, every day. This outlet mall has never been a destination for me like Woodburn Outlet Mall is - Woodburn has 20X the number of stores - but since I am always driving the Hood River to Portland route, it's definitely worth a stop.

The store is nice enough and clean. But they are terribly understocked. They look stocked but then…read morewhen you look at the sizing they only have XS and XL and a few XXL. When i asked they had no information. They even scanned the item and still had no idea. It's rather unreal... frankly. I understand supply shortages but give me a break. It's a store at least have an idea of stock with a product you seemingly have as a staple.

This is the "nice" Fred Meyer. However the meat at the meat…read morebutcher already seems old by the time you get it. And it all comes with an odd odor. Typically I like to get my meat from there, to minimize packaging, but you're better off just getting the same bacon that's packaged up in the cooler, and having it last long enough. Not to mention the chicken thighs always look dried out, and like they're about to turn.

Stopped into this Fred Meyer. I'm disabled so I rely on the mobility scooters in store. This is…read morewhat I walked into today. The scooters were all out of order. Look like they had one other that somebody was using. This is common for me at the store to find either of them all in this repair or have no charge. Very frustrating I had to turn around and leave and do my shopping elsewhere.

Came over to do some window shopping. They have a Columbia, Gap Outlet, Bath and Body Works,…read moreFamous Footwear, Vans Outlet and many other stores. They have three stores gear for entertainment. Claw City, Fantastic Arcade and Discs and Dice. You have limited amount of restaurants here. Subway and Starbucks. If you want to find more restaurants, head a little bit and there is Troutdale Food Carts. Lots of choices for everyone. The Multnomah Falls Shuttle picks up interested travelers here at the Outlet mall parking lot

At the time of writing this review, the Yelp listing for "Columbia Gorge Outlets by Simon Property…read moreGroup" was closed (I believe somewhat recently). "Yelpers report this location has closed." However, that's not true because we just shopped here. I submitted edits to Yelp to remove "by Simon Property Group" from the business name and reopen the listing. Hopefully, by the time you read this, the listing will be open again. According to a January 25, 2016 article by Chain Store Age, Simon Property Group sold "Columbia Gorge Premium Outlets" to New York-based Time Equities Inc. (TEI) for $28,425,000: https://chainstoreage.com/real-estate/time-equities-acquires-columbia-gorge-premium-outlets-000 Currently, Columbia Gorge Outlets is managed by Norris & Stevens. According to TEI, the 164,236-sf outlet mall "is 87% leased to 37 tenants. All the tenants are national retailers." https://timeequities.com/properties/columbia-gorge-outlets Our group of eight visited Portland for vacation. We stayed in the city and took a day trip to hike in the nearby Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. We stopped by this outlet mall to pick up some items for hiking. For example, someone bought a shirt from the Columbia Factory Store and another person got shoes (sneakers) from Famous Footwear Outlet. This outlet mall is conveniently located right off I-84 exit 17 (Marine Drive / 257th Avenue) in Troutdale, Oregon. Troutdale is a suburb of Portland. The two cities are about 16 miles apart and both are located in Multnomah County. The outlet mall is about halfway between Portland and where we hiked (Wahkeena Falls). Great location for what we needed. Columbia Gorge Outlets is one of the smaller outlet malls I've visited. The size and look of it is more akin to a typical American suburban shopping center than a sprawling outlet mall. In terms of appearance and amenities, it was pretty standard. Before heading out, a few of us used the restrooms by the mall's offices on the south side of the property. Overall, the property was clean and expectedly peaceful and quiet during our visit on a Friday morning around 10:38am.

It's usually stocked up but there's always carts in the way, so it gets super annoying while trying…read moreto shop. It doesn't feel like all the cashiers want to be there, I mean I'm sure some days are hard, but it makes me wish they had self-checkout. It's usually super busy around noon and at that time they normally have one cash register open, so you'll be waiting a while.

I have a complaint about the store manager. She came up to help a customer at the registers and…read moresaid in a condescending tone "can I help the next couple of customers to register 3" the customer asked how she was doing and she responded "living the nightmare". That is not what you say to your customers. She was not welcoming at all, and made everyone in line uncomfortable. As someone who has worked in customer service, it is just bad service to communicate with your customers that way. I shop here frequently and I expected a higher level of customer service.

Vans has always been one of my favorite go-to stores for their comfortable shoes, clothing, and…read moresales. Despite this Vans store being a bit smaller than others I usually frequent, I was able to find awesome shoes and clothes for a steal! It's so hard to pass up a buy one get one free sale! I really appreciate the friendly associates that were helpful. The sale was so good, I came back a few days later and made sure not to leave empty handed!

I needed to exchange a Christmas gift. The return process was super simple. The employees were very…read morefriendly and very helpful. This is only the second time I've been in but I will definitely go back because the customer service was top notch.

I don't always come down here to grocery outlet. It's a little out of my way, but I do it now and…read morethen. Wow, I am always so happy when I do! Today I was on a budget and knew what I wanted to get. He bottled of wine. They always have them at great prices. 5.99-25.You take a chance. I got a nice Sauvignon Blanc from California today. It was good. Picked up a few other items that I needed, including coffee, and juice. When I walk out of this grocery, I am always smiling. I got a hefty bag of groceries plus wine and it was only about $35. That's amazing these days. The cashiers and the people that work there are really good people. They work hard and are always nice about it. Bonus there is a pretty large Free parking lot

Oh. My. Goodness. Where do I even begin to talk about how amazing this store is?! It's clean, has a…read morewide variety of products, and a clearance in the back right. And the employees?! They're my favorite part of the experience. I can never remember their names but there are two in particular who are super nice. They're both males, one is more blond-ish with blue eyes and the other is taller with dark brown hair and brown eyes. You'll know them when you see them. The prices are really cheap. If you want sweets for a good deal, go to the NOSH aisle. This is my go-to spot. (Charlie was one of the employees. Super nice. Always smiling.)

Love this place so much. Run, don't walk unless you want to miss out.I got 2 awesome gift sets…read morebecause of Christmas season. I love them.