We stayed in Carson and wanted a hole in the wall/locals joint and found Carmen's after refueling. What a cute town and business. The friendly blonde lady was so nice and accommodating. Delicious soft pancakes and country fried steak! Definitely recommend this lil gem! read more

My family of five--myself, my two sisters, my niece, and my brother-in-law--went here for breakfast this past Saturday, and unfortunately, what should have been a nice family breakfast turned into a very uncomfortable experience. From the moment we walked in, the vibe felt a little off. There were some stares and unfriendly looks that immediately made us feel uncomfortable. The woman who greeted and seated us, however, was very sweet, and our server was also friendly--at least initially. We were seated, our drinks came out promptly, and our order was taken without issue. Then we waited. And waited. And waited. At this point, we had been waiting approximately 30-35 minutes for our food. What made the situation even more frustrating was that we noticed a party of four who arrived at least 15-20 minutes after us had already been served their food. My sister understandably asked our server about our order. She said she would check on it, but she never came back to give us an update. About five minutes later, she was finally walking toward our table with our food. The problem? By then, we had been there for roughly 45 minutes, and we had a 1:00 p.m. tour appointment that we were already going to be late for. As she approached our table, we had already stood up to leave. My sister explained that we unfortunately had to go, and the server's response was: "Oh, okay. I'll just cancel your orders." That was it. No apology. No explanation. No acknowledgment that we had been waiting for nearly 45 minutes. Nothing. As someone who has worked in customer service for most of my life, I understand that things happen. Orders get delayed. Tickets can get lost. Kitchens get busy. But the natural response in a situation like this should be something as simple as, "I'm so sorry for the delay. Let me find out what's happening." Instead, we received no apology or sense of concern whatsoever. I later called the restaurant and asked to speak with the manager. To her credit, she was very apologetic and tried to explain that perhaps our server was "having an off day." She also mentioned that sometimes tickets don't go through the system in the order they're received. I understand that mistakes happen, but that explanation didn't really address what happened. We were seated roughly 20 minutes before the other party, yet they received their meals well before us. More importantly, it was the complete lack of acknowledgment or apology from our server that made the experience so upsetting. And I have to say something else because it is difficult to ignore. We are Asian. The other party was white. I cannot say with certainty that race was the reason our experience unfolded the way it did. But when you combine the uncomfortable looks and overall atmosphere we experienced when we walked in, followed by being seated significantly earlier but served much later, and then the complete lack of concern when we finally had to leave, it left us feeling very uncomfortable and questioning whether we were treated differently because of our race. That is a terrible feeling to leave a restaurant with. Hood River is a beautiful town, and we had otherwise been enjoying our visit. It's unfortunate that this experience became such a memorable part of our trip. Racism may not always be obvious or openly expressed, but experiences like this are a painful reminder that discrimination can still exist in places where you least expect it. I sincerely hope this was simply a series of unfortunate circumstances and not what it appeared to be. But regardless of the reason, the way our family was treated--and especially the lack of basic customer service when we raised the issue--was disappointing. read more

Excellent Chiliquiles! Eggs were cooked perfectly. Service was great too. Attentive, friendly and cheerful. The place is spotlessly clean. Charming booths. I'll be back and will recommend it to others. read more

Carmen's Kitchen - Chiliquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bingen, Washington

We had a wonderful breakfast at Carmen's Kitchen. The staff were friendly and worked well together to ensure our experience was a good one. Two of us ordered omelettes and another ordered a burrito. The food was cooked well and we had no complaints. My boys can be picky when it comes to food and they finished all of their food. The restaurant was clean and the atmosphere was relaxed. I would visit again if in the area. I have no complaints and recommend Carmen's. read more

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A great lunch spot following a WA gorge wildflower hike. We came in between the breakfast and lunch waves and got seated at the two-top. Ordered coffee and then our meals. The breakfast crowd left and the team there asked if we wanted to move to any of the booths. We were fine but really appreciated the offer. I enjoyed my burger and fries and my friend enjoyed the zucchini omelet. Friendly and attentive team, street parking, wait to be seated/order and pay at your seats style dining exp and clean restroom. Would def stop by again on the way back from a hike. Breakfast menu options looked good but burgers are usually my go-to post hike. read more

Carmen's Kitchen - Cheese burger with a side of ranch! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bingen, Washington

Black bean and egg breakfast burrito was great. Wife had biscuits and gravy and that was good too. I'd come back.

Mediocre, unless you think Sysco is high dining. Service was mediocre, which is why I'm writing a three-star review. We arrived at 1:15PM, 45 minutes before closing, so we should not have had the crappy service we did. Restaurant is labelled as Mexican, but almost no Mexican dishes on the menu. Think Denny's. Ambiance is fine, and the place was clean. read more

Had an absolutely amazing biscuits and gravy breakfast here with my best friend before a day of hiking. Paprika and dill were unique and made the dish stand out, which is impressive given what a staple they are of breakfast restaurants. Over-medium eggs were cooked to perfection and the breakfast potatoes were soft but still crisp. Great coffee, too, plus outstanding, friendly. Will definitely be going back. I want to try their chilaquiles! read more

Owner was horrible tried to tell him the order wrong he took of ours, the Food could improve my eggs were undercooked & Along with my hash browns and my side order of French toast Was soggy with eggs .. tried to explain to the owner the quality of the food was terrible told us to get out and not pay. When we tried to ask for what we ordered and cooked properly not Half way through. The cook just messing the business up and the owner seemed stressed out setting tables and taking people orders when there was three tables in the whole restaurant along with helping in the kitchen with the cook. read more

What a delightful find!! We stopped here on our way home after staying in Trout Lake to gaze at Mt. Adams and my husband and I really enjoyed our brunch here. I had the Junior omelet with gluten free toast and hash browns. It came with a drink and I had orange juice. Delicious! We sat in the window booth and enjoyed the view of the hillside on this sunny day. Customers were friendly and everything was pleasant. When my little tin of vitamins fell to the floor, the server (owner?) rushed over and offered a fork! How sweet! She thought I dropped my fork and anticipated my needs. What an enjoyable experience this was - highly recommend! read more

Great service and great food, for the area and what I was looking for. It's your typical fried type foods, but very tasty and reasonably priced. Definitely will stop in again if traveling through. read more

Carmen's Kitchen - The Cuban sandwich with onion rings. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bingen, Washington

Good food! Great service. Busy. 10-15min wait for 4 people. But otherwise friendly service! Food is good. No complaints.

Actually -3 stars. I ordered bacon, eggs, hash browns and sourdough toast. Bacon was burnt, over easy eggs ordered got hard eggs. Hash were somehow raw and burnt. The toast was not toasted, barely warm with a glob of butter in the middle of each half. read more

My goal is to eat at every restaurant in Bingen. After Carmen's, only 3 left. Ha ha its a small town. After a freezing day on the water and no fish to show for it, I was ready for a warm meal and a cup of coffee. I got the chilaquiles for $11.99 and here is how it scored: Venue: Clean and cute for Bingen. Nice homey feel. 4/5 Taste: They make their own sauce for this dish and it is quite good. One of the best tasting chilaquiles I have eaten. Interesting orange color instead of the usual salsa roja or verde. 4/5 Plating: I usually don't rate plating at a breakfast joint but for $11.99, I would expect a little garnish and a little more style. 3/5 Value: $11.99 is pricey for 2 eggs and tortilla chips. Granted the sauce was to die for but it's Bingen not Hood River. Geez for $12 garnish with cilantro and avocado and throw in some beans and rice. 2/5 Service: It wasn't busy and the service was attentive and excellent overall. 4.5/5 I like this place and will eat here again. For some reason, there aren't a lot of places to eat breakfast in the area. I like it better than the hipster place up the hill in LWS. Be carful crossing the street (WA14). Check it out. read more

Carmen's Kitchen - Chilaquiles $11.99 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bingen, Washington

Breakfast was excellent. Service was courteous and attentive. Price was reasonable. Very much a local vibe.

Consistently good food and service. Recommend this restaurant to anyone. Been a customer from the beginning.

Service was fantastic, atmosphere was great, however the Eggs Benedict was an unfortunate, gross mess. I'm not one to send food back, I will muster all that I can to chow through it before sending it back. But today, was not something I could stomach. The 1st try the eggs were overcooked and the hollandaise sauce was gritty, and separated. I sent it back, waitress was very understanding and accommodating. Came back with another one, this time the eggs were barely cooked watery and hollandaise was still gritty. The waitress comped our entire meal, we still left money that covered our bill, we truly appreciated her effort to make the situation better. Maybe the rest of the items are great, just don't order the eggs benedict or ask if the cook knows what they are doing. read more

Great little cafe with scrumptious breakfasts. The mighty veggie omelet was fantastic - fresh ingredients and just the right size portion. The staff was very fast and friendly. Great chill vibe and an easy recommendation if you're in the area. read more

Appeared to be a popular place at 1030 on a Saturday morning. All tables were occupied so we opted for the counter. Service and food proved why they were packed. read more

Service was friendly and quick - but not hurried. Very nice feel inside. I had the Chorizo Burrito with black beans on the side. It was excellent. Driving through Bingen as often as I do, I had missed this gem until now. Carmen's will be a regular go-to place for me! Don't miss it as you pass through. read more

Willy wonka breakfast of crafts! Always delicious. Highly recommend Carmen's kitchen for breakfast, brunch or lunch! Five starts! Yum!

Friendly service, well seasoned dishes. The biscuit is legit. I've been here a few times and will return.

The food was very tasty. We got the breakfast skillet and it hit the spot. Friendly staff! We appreciate the great customer service. Will definitely be coming back here. Great ambiance, it felt nice and homey. read more

We stopped there for breakfast. Was immediately greeted by the waiter who is super polite and took our order immediately. I ordered the French toast combo my BF ordered the Italian omelette combo. When I order came out everything was cooked to perfection the red potatoes were delicious spices on those potatoes were amazing! My BF omelette was delicious as well we are both satisfied with the service and the atmosphere in the restaurant was very friendly! I would definitely recommend. read more

Cooking is like art. Open to a variety of interpretations. Typically though if you're in a genre or on the theme your expectations become parameters. Take for instance huevos rancheros. Refried beans, avo, sour cream, a little salsa. Not here. They go way outta the box. 3 eggs, orange salsa, tortillas, and some diced under cooked spuds. I'm giving them three stars for pushing the limits which I generally applaud but their huevos rancheros are as close to huevos rancheros as it is to a fig Newton. It should be called three eggs some salsa and spuds. read more

It was a bit busy when we walked in. I thought, crap one waitress and a buss girl, this is going to suck. Nope. Not one bit, the service was great. From the moment we sat down to the moment we left we where taken really good care of. The food was pretty good and the view by the window was just right. Nothing better than never running out of warm coffee. Give it a try, they won't disappoint. read more

Carmen's Kitchen - a cup of coffee and salt on a table - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bingen, Washington

Great breakfast and very friendly service. Gluten free options (pancakes and toast) which was an added bonus. Definitely a do-over when we return to Bingen! read more

Impressed. Stopped in for a quick bite before heading out of town and was very pleased with the entire experience. Our food was ready quickly and the chorizo burrito was phenomenal. Also got a Caesar wrap and side salad. Also amazing! Very fresh! read more

I think they got the message. After reading the previous reviews, this quaint little breakfast place served a flavorful chicken fajita burrito within a nice presentation of diced potatoes & pico de gallo. I didn't try the coffee, but $10 (plus tax for all the folks from Oregon ;-) for a filling breakfast was well appreciated. read more

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Super friendly staff. The breakfast food was well made. We got the zucchini scramble and the cowboy breakfast - so good. We will be back!

Just happen to catch this on way in to to town hard to see it's on the south side of the street in the middle of town very clean and super friendly I had huevos Ranchos my Girlfriend had a breakfast sandwich with a salad We will definitely be back . FYI NEED A BETTER Sign read more

Very good breakfast. Efficient, clean and friendly staff and facility!!! Had omelets for breakfast. Plenty of food and reasonably priced! Highly recommend read more

Finally got to try this place out! Definitely wish I would have came here sooner! Sooooo amazing. Food was great coffee is good and great service. You will not be disappointed coming here. Come hungry for sure. read more

Carmen's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bingen, Washington

Great diner. I'm always happy to go here and enjoy anything on the menu and grab a cup of coffee.

Did not want to be in Oregon/Washington, but a family emergency brought me back out. Some of my family lives across from Hood River, and it's laughably difficult to find a place that will serve breakfast on that side of the river. The one place we went to in White Salmon just closed, which is a fitting end for any place that puts beets in the hash. The remaining places are more coffee shops than restaurants and seem hell-bent on serving breakfast pucks. I didn't even see Carmen's when I drove through Bingen or ate at my favorite pizza place just down the street from them. But Carmen's is the real deal. It's a diner, but not like the ones back on the East Coast. It's open only for breakfast and lunch, but it has chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, chorizo scrambles and a bunch of other Mexican dishes. The core dishes are exceptional, though. Hash brown were fried crisp, bacon was not (which is great, since I asked for them not to fry the life out of it) and the pancakes were thick and fluffy. They had a staff of three, but no table went unattended. It's a really tough place to spot -- and if you blink between the Subway and office building, you'll miss it -- but it's a great find for what's been an otherwise terrible trip. I just needed a diner to be a diner for about an hour, and Carmen's excelled at it. Thank you to all involved. read more

This is a great breakfast stop along the gorge, we stopped here most recently with a large group of motorcycle riders. Staff is super friendly and food is decent. Will be back. read more

My omelet was huge and delicious. I couldn't come near to finishing it. This is a simple, humble restaurant with no pretensions but great food. Highly recommended! read more

A very nice little quaint breakfast joint. Great for meeting up in the morning time to have your coffee and chat with friends. It is cozy and comfortable to have breakfast. However the breakfast was blah and no flavor. Even with salt and pepper it needed more help. The hash browns were really greasy and undercooked, the bread was hard and almost stale. It better to cook with a good understanding of how breakfast was supposed to be made from a traditional standpoint and greatly improve the customers coming back. However for me I think I will pass... read more

Carmen's Kitchen - a television in a restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bingen, Washington

Food was served fast and fresh. OMG someone knows what theyre doing cause this food is the kind you will want to come back for . Fast Friendly Service. My order was "the cowboy" omlette soo good I recommend to everyone to try it. read more

Waitress was a hoot and very friendly, might of been the owner. Good food, nice diner. Again very good vibe. Would go there again in a heartbeat! read more