The selection is large and the person working the store at the time was friendly and helpful.read more

If you're in the area, definitely stop by I got some…read moretruffles for a gift, and she packaged them really nicely (for free!) Big selection of truffles, not sure if she makes them herself, though she did offer samples of her fudge that she makes. Lots of the classic candies too (smarties, bit-o-honey, lemon candies...)

Brand 44.....................so inspired, so friendly, so ICONIC!…read more Let me start by saying there is no where else like Brand 44, at least not for 100's of miles from here. Sure, you can easily find a great breakfast place, maybe even just down the street, but you won't get Brand 44's exceptional-in-every-way total package. First of all, the menu is chock full of some truly inspired, creative, and yummy food you won't find almost anywhere. (And same for the morning cocktails!). Secondly, the waitstaff somehow remains so friendly and engaging despite the restaurant nearly always being super busy. Thirdly, the ambience is a wonderful combo of relaxed, fun, and cozy. Lastly, you aren't going to pay more than the average going rate for an artisnal (non-Denny's) breakfast! As mentioned, and for obvious reasons, Brand 44 can be crowded and busy, impacting both parking and wait times, so plan accordingly. Parking isn't actually a problem - you WILL find a spot - but it may require a short walk. If you aren't seated right away, there are cornhole boards out back, as well as outside seating. Dogs are welcome in this area. Now, the wrap this up: if you haven't been, then you MUST GO. And, don't wait too long because Brand 44 is for sale. The 3 wonderful female owners have created something truly special indeed, but that creativity and daily effort of giving it 100% is exhausting and they are ready to move on. It will be a sad day, for sure. Anyway, GO visit. You will be glad you did.

Extremely fast service. Like to where we were a little confused about how it could be done already…read more Super nice waitress who answered all my many questions about gluten free options. She says you can call 48 hours ahead and they'll have gluten free donuts for you on the weekend?! I was there for my final 40th birthday celebration and she said they normally do bday donuts but they don't have gf on weekdays. I asked if I could have gf French toast and my request was granted! The bread held up nicely to being French toastified too. I got the gf carnitas Benedict. I actually liked the toast hamburger bun the used. It also held up to the moist meat and the hollandaise sauce. I got plain hollandaise subbed so it wouldn't be spicy. The meat was good with the classic Benedict stuff. My friend got the regular Benedict and liked it. And my other friend got a pesto omelette and she appreciated how none of the flavors overpowered the others. And as a healthy person she liked that she could get a side of cottage cheese. A very good experience!

Our friends recommended Carnaval Mexican Grill. We were coming home from the Portland area and were…read morelooking to have some dinner on a Sunday. Arriving after 6 pm , place was busy but there were still enough seating for us. Both , my wife and I were tired and very hungry from our 3 hour trip. There aren't many choices for vegetarians but my wife found the Huevos Rancheros. Fried eggs served on a crispy tortilla with refried beans, topped with warm salsa Red or Green. Chopped fresh cilantro, queso fresco, drizzled with sour cream and avocado slices... Her first experience eating the Huevos Rancheros was a good one. Very tasty . Just a little too much salsa. The dish was swimming in it. I had the Carnitas de Puerco. Slow simmered pork, quickly fried at the end. Served with arroz mexicano, refried beans, queso fresco, fresh pico de gallo, guacamole, tortillas a mano. True Mexican Cuisine. This Chef's mother's recipe is a must have... I like the little tortillas where you can put nice bites of carnitas, rice and beans, and guacamole all in one . Very flavorful. The carnitas is moist and extremely tender. Our waitris was informative, friendly, and gave us great service. Glad to have another great Mexican restaurant in the area.

First time at this restaurant. We were able to pick our own table as it wasn't that crowded when we…read morearrived. That changed in a few minutes and it became pretty busy. There was only one server who also doubled as the bartender. She was pretty amazing in that she was handling everything and took our orders (there were four of us) without writing anything down. I figured "no way" our orders would come out correct. She proved me wrong, that's for sure. Everything was perfect and exactly as ordered. I had a burrito/enchilada plate and it was fine but not outstanding. I've had better similar orders at other places in the Central Oregon area. Others at my table loved their orders which consisted of pork chops and tacos. I will say the jalapeño margarita was the best I have ever had. Comfortable place but it is pretty small.

I hate to leave a 2 star, but I did not enjoy my lunch here. A few years ago, I stopped in and had…read more(what I remember being) a very good burrito. I've been back a few times and ordered what I thought was the same burrito, but have been disappointed every time. Today, I ordered the Chile Colorado burrito. I ordered it "dry" because getting salsa on top is an extra $2, which isn't horrible but it's already a $15 burrito. The burrito arrived and I don't know how to explain it other than I could smell the tortilla immediately and it smelled like raw flour. I know that's ridiculous because a tortilla is a cooked flatbread essentially, but it was really off putting. The Chile Colorado also left a lot to be desired. The meat was cut into very small pieces and the "mild" sauce wasn't just mild, it didn't have any flavor. The restaurant is always clean and the service is very friendly (although a little slow). The portions seem decent for the price and I always appreciate complimentary chips and salsa. I just don't think I'll be back again.

Excellent Chilaquiles!! It's so hard to find tasty Chilaquiles north of New Mexico. This is pretty…read moredarn good. Outstanding friendly service! The restaurant decor is okay, but wow! The food!!