What could possibly be better?…read more Nestled in a small town with lots of outdoor beauty, local fruit, and all the outdoor activity anyone could wish for... lies a pastry shop that would make the best of Paris or Vienna stand up and pay attention, and it's staffed by lovely fun people! Every week, I get an updated menu, featuring all that is best in Oregon farming and orchards plus a delightful Eastern European spin that is so hard to find anywhere in the US. Do I think you should go? I think you should go RIGHT NOW! Go early for all the best though... Today, we had a wonderful filbert dacquoise and oh... wow. Each filbert (hazelnut if you're not local) topped with gold and chocolate, the creaminess, the richness, exquisite. Seriously, they deserve a Michelin star. But, that's not all! Don't miss out on the takeaway selections especially for gifts! The chocolate covered mango is a big hit. Today, we also got their pâté de fruit... a simple sort of gummy confection but... OMG!!!! So much intense flavor! We were lucky enough to get these from the patisserie of Gaston Lenotre in Ille de France while he was in his heyday in the early 80's, just after taking the world by storm with his pastries and candies... and ... I'm so sorry "uncle" Gaston... these are a level above your own. There, I said it. This place is historically, internationally good. If you miss out while visiting Hood River... your loss of a lifetime.

A good spot for breakfast pastries…read more Local Prosciutto Croissant (4/5): Very good and tasted exactly as expected. Seasonal Peach Tart with Cream (5/5): Absolutely on point. The cream paired perfectly with the fresh peach. On top of the great baked goods, the staff is super nice and they have a lovely outdoor seating area to enjoy your morning treats.

Our 3 year old kiddo has multiple nut allergies and thought we would be unable to get him ice…read morecream. One of the workers kindly opened a separate Ice cream container just for him so he was able to eat it. It was his first ice cream experience and he loved it. I know they probably can't do that for everyone but I was very thankful they were able to accommodate us.

Great place to get a treat in the Hood River area, especially after a long hike. It's located in…read morethis adorable little house. The line was long but moved quickly. No credit cards allowed, the sign has details on ways to pay - luckily my group had cash. There is no seating inside but plenty outside. The huckleberry milkshake was delicious! Not too sweet, super creamy, and you truly enjoy fresh pieces of huckleberry with every sip.

What a great spot! I had a chocolate chip coconut scone and it was incredible. We also tried…read morecrossiants and the morning bun with marionberries. Coffee was good too. We stopped in 2x for breakfast and thought everything was fresh and delicious. Definitely gets busy in the morning with locals.

My husband brought some pastries back from here and they were all so beautiful! We got to try many…read moreof them but my top favorites had to be the raspberry danish, and the ham and cheese croissant. The croissant was super flaky and I like that it wasn't so thick, so it was easy to eat, and our kids enjoyed it which is always a bonus! The breakfast biscuit sandwiches were huge and there was no shortage of egg in there. I also got to try the Tropical Matcha which had housemade mango syrup and passionfruit cold cream. It was really fruity and the matcha was actually nice and smooth, not too milky! I drank the whole thing super fast which is a sign of a delicious drink. I was surprised to find good matcha here in Hood River but it was a pleasant surprise and perfect way to start the day.

I love gelato, so when we saw Romeo Gelato while walking around Hood River, we of course had to…read morefind out when the stand closed, to make sure we made it back after dinner. Priorities, dude. Romeo Gelato is a stand in Hood River, with a small seating area right outside the stand. When we visited, the staff were super friendly, offering to give us samples, and informed us about the flavors, including what's typically found in Italy. Gotta dig that. My partner and I shared two scoops of Oregon hazelnut and the chocolate, which was superb. If you love Nutella, obviously, it has that same flavor. But when in Oregon, you gotta try the local hazelnuts, which was perfect with the chocolate. They have many different flavors to choose from, including ones without dairy. PLUS, they have small dog cones, which we had to get for our baby. The cone came with a tiny scoop of vanilla ice cream. So glad we found Romeo Gelato in Hood River, which was a wonderful gelato stand with local and Italian flavors. We enjoyed every lick and morsel for our dessert.

Nice little gelato stand down near the water where the wind surfers park. The guy behind the…read morecounter (the owner?) was Italian. My affogato was good (but $9 and not a very generous serving). My husband enjoyed his banana bourbon cone. If I ever go again I'd just stick with plain gelato instead of affogato.

We LOVED this place. While in hood river, we stopped in 3x, 1x for breakfast and 2x for dinner…read more Their donuts are so fresh and sooooo good! Breakfast plates were great with many options to choose from. I had the burger one night for dinner and it was well prepared and very tasty. The second night I had the hcicken tacos and those were really good. So many good flavors combined. Their kids meals were great too. Best food in HR, in our opinion!

This is one of our go-to spots on Hood River. We've been here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and…read moresomehow they manage to nail it every single time. Today's mission? Split the St. Helens Burger, an order of fries, and a side salad with the recommended goat cheese (trust them--it was the right call). The burger was everything you want it to be. A fresh poppy seed bun, a perfectly cooked patty, sweet caramelized onions... and then came the poblano pepper. That little bit of smoky heat tied the whole thing together. Now let's talk about the fries because they deserve their own paragraph. These are, without question, my favorite fries. They arrived hot, crispy, perfectly golden, and had that satisfying crunch that makes it impossible to stop at just one. If you're a fry person, these alone are worth the visit. The side salad was fresh and flavorful, and the creamy goat cheese took it from "just a side salad" to something I'd happily order again. It was the perfect balance to all those delicious fries. If you're looking for a place that consistently delivers great food in a welcoming atmosphere, Kickstand Coffee should absolutely be on your list. We've yet to have a bad meal here, and it's one of those places we recommend without hesitation to friends, family, and anyone who asks where to eat. I now wish I didn't let my husband eat more of the fries. Gotta head back up there soon! Service was great and love that the girl at the counter asked me if I was doing anything fun today - extra friendliness goes a long way!

Found a secluded, outside table next to some thriving plants. A very yummy dessert complimented…read morewith chai. Sweet servers.

Small line Monday morning (they're closed Tuesdays). Good variety of pastries, both sweet and…read moresavory. --Blackberry danish $8.50 - massive, heavy, filled with cream and hearty amount of blackberry jam. We ate next day and it was still very good, not too sweet but a great dessert --Bacon maple scone - forget price maybe also $4.25? - light on the bacon but could taste the maple, softer than we like (prefer more crust) --Raspberry almond scone $4.25 - little more crustier, also pretty subtle on the flavor, not too sweet --Double chocolate sea salt cookie $3.75 - more decadent, still moist when we enjoyed a couple days later --Chocolate oat walnut cookie $3.75 - solid, would get both these cookies again

Excellent vibe on a cloudy Wednesday morning! I got a mocha latte, breakfast sandwich, and opa's…read moresupercup. Everything was satisfying and delicious! OPA'S SUPERCUP -- Super fresh! Amazing textures! Juicy berries! It's yogurt with seeds, apples, raisins, honey, and banana BLENDED in, Cold Stone style, with fresh berries layered on top. I've been craving some sort of masterful yogurt/fruit concoction ever since I tried the forbidden orchard blueberries at Destroyer in LA, and this completely quenched that craving! And for less than half the price! The grains and seeds make it hearty and filling, and the fruit is perfectly juicy. 100% recommend. Breakfast sandwich #5 (egg, cheese, apple butter, caramelized onions) -- Tastes like autumn. One of the more unconventional breakfast sandwich ingredient combos, this little fella was actually very gentle on the tongue. It had just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for when you want dessert for breakfast but don't want to admit it. The bread was soft, and the sandwich as a whole was just very comforting. Hot mocha latte -- Rich chocolatey flavor. I would have liked it sweeter, but I do tend to like things sweeter than most people do. Whipped cream on top was yummy. Service was quick. It wasn't too busy so that definitely helped. There are plenty of outlets and places to sit. Peaceful, upscale environment with lots of outdoor space. Loved it!

We three stopped for coffee on a Monday afternoon…read more COFFEE: - Latte: 4.5 - Cold Latte: 4.5 - Decaf latte with non-dairy milk: 3.0 SERVICE: 3.5. No issues. AMBIANCE: 4.0. Rustic/Comfy. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Rosauer's is the most upscale supermarket in Hood River. I love their selection of products…read more The price tags are slightly on the higher side for certain items, but are more or less comparable with Safeway, overall. Their bakery, deli, and pastries are slightly better than the competition, and their natural/health food section is much more modern/comprehensive. From the bakery, I recently had one of their "Persian" donuts, which was basically a frosted cinnamon roll, and it was really good. This afternoon, I ordered a custom sandwich from their deli, and it was amazing. While this wasn't the very best grocery store sandwich I've ever had in my life, it was probably one of the top five. I ordered Black Forest Ham and Swiss on Sourdough with chipotle ranch (instead of mayo) and all the veggies except jalapenos. The customer service was phenomenal. I thought it was kind of weird to stand there and order my sandwich verbally while the clerk took notes like a waitress (management, if you're reading this, please consider putting out sandwich order forms for customers to fill out, like a normal deli), but she did such a great job. She was really sweet, too. When I opened up my sandwich wrapper, I saw a whole rainbow of vegetables, which was exactly what I wanted. I should have taken a picture-- it was a very Instagrammable sandwich-- but I was so hungry and exhausted (it's been a rough few days), I just devoured it like a ravenous feral beast. Everything was as fresh and delicious as could be, and the sandwich was so big I could barely finish it. Definitely top tier for a grocery store deli. I've also stopped by several times now for a few small items at a time, and have had all great experiences. I think I may have encountered some expired chocolate my first trip here, but that turned out to be a fluke, and hasn't happened again since. All things considered, this is my favorite grocery store in the area.

A decade since my first review, and 8 years of shopping here regularly... I give the staff a lot of…read morekudos for being friendly, helpful, recognizing customers, etc. The "Huckleberrys" section has a decent selection of organic or specialty items. You definitely have to watch prices very carefully in a number of ways. The regular price at Rosauers will often be substantially higher than Safeway, particularly if Safeway has a special. For instance, Califia non-dairy milks are often $4.49 at Safeway, and today were $7.49 at Rosauers. Sale prices at Rosauers can make things more competitive. BUT... you HAVE to watch the prices as you're scanning or ringing up on your own. I now take a photo of the shelf tags on anything with a sale price. Otherwise, I'd say between 30% & 50% of the time, the price in their system hasn't been updated to reflect their shelf tag price. Even losing $1 or $2 a week on the failure to match system price with a discount price adds up. The bad part of even taking the photo is that if you didn't notice but then checked as you were ready to leave means you have to go wait in the customer service line, show your receipt, phone photos, and item, get it written up, and then get your $ back. So take the photos, watch as it's scanned, and call someone over as soon as you see the wrong price appearing. If you shop there once a week and save $2/week by catching their tagging mistakes, that's over $100 saved a year. It holds true in produce as well. ALSO ... watch carefully for which shelf tag refers to what item. They don't always get them correct, so you may see a tag that says $5.99 for an item, but it's referring to the item ABOVE your item (which is $8.99 instead). Caveat emptor is the reigning motto at Rosauers!

If you are craving something sweet, but not too sweet, these donuts hit the spot! They are clearly…read morefreshly made. Because Want Donut is a stand at the Hood River farmers market and are made in small batches, the donuts are on the pricy side, especially if you want to pick up a dozen to share. At $2-3 each, I just got one.

Okay, Want Donut was at the Farmers Market this weekend, unlike last weekend! They were located…read moreright in the middle of the market. I thought they would be the biggest, baddest tent in the market, because after all, they're pedaling donuts here - not knickknacks and arts and crafts! However, their display is rather unassuming with just the one sandwich board sign. As for my rating, I wish I could give them 4.5, maybe 5 stars, but at $2-3 a piece, it's hard for me to give them that extra star. At $2-3, their donuts are not grocery store cheap, but not Portland's Blue Star $3+ too expensive. And I realize this is a farmers market and a small business, but I just feel like $1.25-$1.75 is more appropriate. As for the donuts, they are extrmely good! Unlike Kickstand's poor excuse for donuts, these are light and airy, the appropriate size, and sweet, but not too sweet. The variety and selection are just right. To quote my mother-in-law's text I just received after she stopped by our house on her Vancouver to Boise roadtrip, "We just finished off our to-go donuts.... yum! The chocolate frosting was very good! I think those are some of the best donuts we've ever had! " I forsee a brick and mortar location in their future!

When the right staff is working in the cafe, Farmstand in the Gorge offers the best value on a…read morehealthy breakfast that you can find in Hood River. I mention the staff because sometimes there's a person in the kitchen who refuses to make any modifications, but the typical crew here goes out of their way to make sure you're happy with whatever meal you order. Quantities are generous, and the food is high quality. If you really are interested in a healthier breakfast or lunch, I highly recommend it. Milo and Isaac took care of me today.

This is a very crowded grocery store with a small kitchen…read more You order at a counter that is crowded in by water/coffee station and a few tables. Service was very friendly at the kitchen and they took our order quickly. Then you grab drinks/chips from the cooler area and pay at the cashier (he was extremely grumpy). Sit at one of the indoors outdoors tables and the bring your lunch to you. I had the Italian which has a very small spoonful of pesto on it. He had the BLT that was swimming in mayo! Somewhere in between of beans th sandwiches would be good. Some lettuce and tomato on the Italian would be good also. They are large sandwiches though and we ended up taking half of each home for dinner.