I came for one thing-- an ice cream cone! I was NOT disappointed! Knowing that they have a reputation for being HUGE, I chose to only get a MEDIUM. I haven't had a cone this big since I was a kid and the little place in Sandy Oregon made these usage swirl ice cream cones! This was so big, especially for only $6! I ended up sharing with my pups (they were very happy about that, for sure!). Definitely have to stop here any time you're near Cascade Locks! Also worth mentioning that they open early (8 am, I believe) but also close early (5 pm). read more

East Wind Drive-In - Medium swirl ice cream cones - American Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

Thomas.. with much gratitude I extend this awesome review. Your efforts are to be highlighted. Your kind sirvice with a smile is to be noticed and rewarded. Best shake I've had ever... stop in this establishment. Support local. And tip graciously and generously... read more

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We've been coming here every time we are in cascade locks. They have the best soft serve in town and they aren't messing around with the size. You can get a variety of flavor burst flavors on your soft serve. They also have great sandwich, burger, and fishwich options. It's a small family owned business but there is always a love at the walk up counter or the drive through. If you ask me, it's like a hidden jewel in the Columbia River Gorge. If you are ordering anything but ice cream through the drive thru you'll have to wait in the parking lot but the cook brings it out to you. There is no inside seating but a couple of tables outside. I usually order and go to the park nearby to eat. Great service and delicious food! read more

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Great soft serve! Huge portions. Friendly staff. They will do a mix of the flavors on a cone, so we got to try several. We'll be back!

I don't always eat ice cream in an atmospheric river but when I do, I get one the size of a samurai sword. It barely fit through the pass thru. Day one: strawberry. Day two: butterscotch. Both good. You read that right, two days in a row. Cause that's what people like me do. One day you think you know what will come and it's sunny, but the next it's a down pour and now I'm asking myself "will the rain ever stop?" read more

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We always love this historic drive-through in Cascade Locks, I can remember coming here on field trips as a kid! They are one of the few places, if not the last, in Oregon that still has the Blue Goo ice cream that I love. The burgers aren't the best, neither are the fries, you can tell the burger patties were recently frozen and maybe a little freezer burnt and the oil was old for the fries, but overall we always stop in when we come by. Only suggestion I'd have is skipping the fried foods, the old oil gave us minor stomach aches and the ranch we paid 0.50c for had a weird taste and was yellow. Doesn't kill the entire experience for us but in the future we'll order something else! read more

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Best Burger in America. No Joke!! From the outside, Eastwind Drive-In in Cascade Locks, OR might look like just another roadside burger shack. But don't let appearances fool you. This was, without question, the best burger I've had in the U.S. The double cheeseburger with bacon looked simple, but one bite changed everything. The patties were incredibly juicy, tender, and perfectly cooked: not dry, not burnt, just beautifully seared and moist all the way through. I honestly think the Korean owners apply some Asian-style cooking techniques that elevate the texture. The meat was so soft it almost melted in my mouth, like it had been lovingly marinated and treated far beyond the usual fast-food routine. Everything was balanced: crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, sharp cheddar, and smoky bacon, and all hugged by a bun that held it together without turning to mush. It's like they took the soul of a backyard burger and gave it the refinement of a chef's touch. I was skeptical before that first bite, now I'm a believer. This isn't just a burger; it's a culinary revelation run by passionate, interesting people whose care you can taste with every mouthful. If I end up moving to Portland, OR, I'll happily make the round trip every weekend just to eat their burger. read more

East Wind Drive-In - American Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

After driving past East Wind Drive-In in Cascade Locks dozens of times, I finally decided to check out their flavor burst ice cream that is getting lots of attention on social media. Although it was a rainy and gray afternoon, this ice cream cone brightened my day! The drive-in is charming and unpretentious, with that roadside Americana vibe that is always so inviting. I was in the mood for their flavor burst ice cream cone that has a spiral of flavor injected into the soft serve as it fills the cone. It looks beautiful and tastes delicious! Be warned, though, the medium cone is more than enough! I think the large cone may be 12 inches tall, or more! The service was quick and friendly, and the staff came out to say hello to my pug. Do yourself a favor and check out East Wind Drive-In next time you pass through Cascade Locks. This place is a gem! read more

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I recently stopped by here for lunch and ordered the bacon cheeseburger, a small curly fry, and a medium blackberry shake. The staff was working super hard. It seemed like there was only one person taking orders for both the front counter and the drive through. It looked like they could have used at least one more person. So, the wait was a bit on the longer side, but I wasn't in a rush. A lot of other people looked like they were on their lunch breaks, but I'm basically on vacation right now. Anyway, the shake was fire. I would definitely come back for that alone. I'm not sure what kind of ice cream or blackberry topping they were using, but it tasted delicious. Of course, this area of Oregon is famous for marionberries, which are my favorite. Yum. The curly fries tasted exactly like the curly fries you would get at any big fast food chain. The burger was honestly about the same. My sesame seed bun was actually a little bit stale, and the tomato slice was barely existent. It was still all good, and I definitely ate it all, but it was just average. Nothing special. $20 for the whole meal seemed a little high to me. The prices seemed to be more for the location than the meal. The location could not be more ideal. It's right on the edge of the Columbia River Gorge, within walking or cycling distance of Bridge of the Gods. The whole town is basically walkable. Definitely a cute place to stop by, but the food just wasn't my favorite. Except for the ice cream, which, like I said, I would definitely come back for again. read more

After a lovely lunch at the fish market, I walked down to the East wind Drive-in for a sweet treat. I ordered a reasonably priced chocolate/vanilla swirl waffle cone at the order window and picked it up at the next window. Prompt, friendly service. I sat outside on a bench and enjoyed my cone, a sunny May afternoon, and the quaint town of Cascade Locks. read more

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This drive-through burger joint hits the spot especially after a hike in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. With a burger under $10, the price can't be beat, and the onion rings are delicious as well. I noticed multiple people indulged in some precariously high soft serve ice cream, which is something I will try the next time! read more

I went through the drive through and was not sure the reviews would be as good as they saw after some of the burger pictures. I am happy I tried because that burger was delicious! The onion rings were crispy and fantastic. The ice cream was of course perfect! I can't wait to go back when I go that way again. read more

East Wind Drive-In - Orange cream small cone - American Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

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Fun place to stop for lunch. Classic milkshakes, burgers and fries. Ice cream cones are humongous. Down fall no parking. Makes it a real challenge to enjoy this establishment. Grab and go place without seating available. Service is good as it can be cooking orders with a line of customers down the side walk. read more

Found this place by accident yesterday while exploring the old Hwy 30 and checking out the beautiful waterfalls in the area. I love mistakes like this. I also love places like this because they remind me of my childhood and i like supporting small business so as far as i was concerned this was a win win. We ordered the bacon cheese burger, large curly fries and a medium blackberry shake, because we were informed that the blackberry were local. I absolute loved the service they were super friendly and the food was great. Skip the nasty corporate food and drive out to these guys. Our food with the shake was $20 which for us was a deal we shared everything between two of us and it was a perfect amount of food. We will be back in this area in a day or two and will probably stop by just to get another shake. While we were waiting for our food we noticed that the soft serve cones were very popular as that is what the majority of people were ordering. I highly recommend this little spot especially if you like nostalgic little places that serve great burgers fries and shakes. read more

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One of the best drive in / walk up restaurants in Cascade locks. I went to visit Skamania lodge across the bridges of the gods and was looking for some good food. This bar far is one of my favorites every time I come up here! Great prices, good food, amazing view! The workers here are great in recommending some of their best food. My favorites are the salmon burger, fried mushrooms, with a shake to go! read more

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Best little place to get a soft serve. Vanilla, chocolate waffle cone. On my way back to Portland. Great service great location and ice cream was A++++++++ read more

East Wind Drive-In - Vanilla chocolate swirl with a waffle waffle cone. - American Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

So good! The soft serve ice cream is so delicious, my favorite is the blue goo cone. The onion and tater tots are very crispy. The staff is always nice and friendly. I always bring relatives here! read more

East Wind Drive-In - Blue Goo medium cone - American Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

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While in Cascade Locks, I noticed a semi-long line at East Wind Drive-In and decided to stop for some ice cream on a warm day. The wait wasn't too bad, as most customers were ordering ice cream swirls from the window, which we did as well. We got a medium-sized vanilla with cherry swirls to share. I didn't realize how big a medium would be--it's huge! If I go back, I'd rather we each get a small so we can enjoy our own swirl flavors. Overall, it's a great treat on a warm, sunny day. read more

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Amazing staff, amazing food. Soft serve is a must do for me whenever im using the area.

We ordered food in the drive-through. The parking lot and pick up area was packed full and we didn't see anywhere to go that wouldn't block other cars in. We finally found space on the street next to the walk up window . The owner came out and yelled at us for parking there. Absolutely rude. read more

It get really busy even on a cloudy day. So expect to wait. But it's worth it for the Price and taste. This is one of our "go to" places to get ice cream, when we're on this side of town. read more

Great good at good prices and friendly family-owned business! We have been coming here for years & the food is consistently great. The classic burgers are the best - a sum of the parts. Meat is fresh and flavorful, tomatoes and pickles make a good showing, lettuce and onion are crunchy and chopped perfectly for a burger - all in between a soft sturdy oversized sesame bun. We add jalapeño for next-level flavor. Recommend getting the fries. They are properly crispy and seasoned. They know what they are doing. read more

A must visit on a road trip or hot day and near Cascade Locks. We were going to the Bonneville Dam which is nearby and stopped here for ice cream cones as breakfast. Lots of different flavors, I had the medium black cherry, I am afraid to see what the large is like! There is a small park area next door and can take a short walk, or make the short drive down to the dam. read more

East Wind Drive-In - American Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

Got a small tropical orange at 8am since we tried to come the day before but the hours were wrong on yelp and it was closed. Needless to say, it was empty. During the time we were there one other person came up to order breakfast. 100% worth. Left Cascade Locks without any regrets. The orange flavor swirls were so punchy with the citrus flavor and despite this being soft serve, it was so creamy smooth and delicious! This is a MUST when coming here. One of the best ice creams I've had ever. read more

East Wind Drive-In - Open from 7-5 - American Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

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We came here for the iconic soft serve ice cream. The portions were good and the flavor bursts were such a fun touch to the experience. I got the strawberry flavor burst soft serve, and I loved it ! I can't speak for the food, but the ice cream alone makes this place worth checking out, especially after a hot and tiring day out in the Gorge. read more

East Wind Drive-In - Strawberry Flavor Burst Soft Serve - American Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

Always a classic! We moved from the area 15 years ago and came back to visit the gorge and had to stop. Years of nostalgia came back! read more

East Wind Drive-In - Sign - American Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

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Great food, amazing raspberry milkshake and crispy curly fries. Quick drive thru. Easy ordering read more

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Good golly, what a find! No joke it's probably some of, if not THE most, creamy soft serve and I like soft serve. Order carefully though, portions are generous and shareable. I didn't try the food because it was kind of between meal times but it had the right vibes for some good old classic drive in food. Looked great, smelled amazing and the drive through line did not quit. I'll be planning my next roadtrip so that meal time happens here. And ice cream! read more

East Wind Drive-In - That's a small cone.... Hungry looking at the picture! - American Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

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Stopped here on a road trip with a recommendation from a friend. Food was good, very classic burger and fries meal that was fresh and made to order. The best thing was the butterscotch milkshake and ice cream. I definitely recommend having dessert too! read more

Mmm...these french fries are GOOD. Burger was also great, Lolo liked her fish sandwich. Will be back for the banana split. read more

Food: We ordered a bacon cheeseburger and a double cheeseburger along with mozzarella sticks. The burgers are really good. They're not greasy one bit. The vegetables are fresh! Sauce to burger ratio is good! The one patty for the bacon cheeseburger wasn't enough- I should've gotten double meat. *** insert sad face, lol *** Service: there was about 5 cars in the drive thru but we parked and we got our items in less than 10 minutes, which is pretty fast for how busy it was. Ambiance: it's a cute little mom and pop drive thru. I'd recommend & will return. read more

Great little drive-in on your way back to Portland, gave me a vintage ambiance. The server was so patient with my husband, everything looks so good, He had a hard time deciding! The burger and milkshake were so good and you can tell they used fresh ingredients in their food read more

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Loved being able to get the iconic ice cream! If you're worried it will be to much don't worry they give you a cup Delicious!

Came here on a busy summer weekend, food orders were 30 plus minutes out. So I stuck with the soft serve. Absolutely delicious on a hot day and it was huge. Be ready to wait in line, at least you will be waiting in the beautiful Columbia gorge. read more

We drove 47 miles to try this place and I'm relieved to report that it was worth the drive, not only because the food ended up being pretty good, but the drive itself was extremely scenic; we saw so many beautiful rock formations and waterfalls! We got cheeseburgers, curly fries, onion rings, and milkshakes, and all were delicious! Unfortunately, they do not serve Coca-Cola products... but, their onion rings are beer battered so it kind of made up for it! The service was quick and the woman manning the register was nice. My wife and I will definitely be back! read more

This drive-in is one of the highlights of the Columbia River Gorge. Known for their massive cones, this place is a must-stop after a day of activities. in addition to cones and shakes, they also have the classic drive-in fare - burgers, sandwiches, fries and more. Their food is pretty average and standard drive-in food, but their cones are where it's at. They have the classic vanilla, chocolate, swirl options, and a number of other unique swirl ins - blue goo, butterscotch, mocha cappuccino to name a few. They don't have indoor seating, but have a few benches outside. There's one walk-up window and one drive-thru window - lines can get long, but it moves pretty fast! A classic drive-in, don't miss out on a treat next time you're at the gorge! read more

East Wind Drive-In - small swirl cone - American Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

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Had a great meal! Service wasn't ideal, the gentleman helping me was in a rush and yelled "here" when handing me my change. Loved the area where this is located. read more

Orange cones were great end to our nice bacon cheeseburger, chicken fried steak burger, fish sandwich, fries, tots and corn dog. read more

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Ok, every time my family takes a day trip to the waterfalls, dam, and fish hatchery, it's a given we're going to stop here for ice cream! Now, to be completely honest with you: I have no idea how their food is. Because all I've ever gotten there is their ice cream. It's soft serve, which you can then add a flavor to. They have like 10 or 15 flavors. But here's where they really set themselves a part for other soft serve places: the cones are HUGE! I mean, they are massive!! Be warned... if you order a medium or larger size, you will have a melty mess. You definitely need to consider sharing, unless you eat fast, and have a huge capacity for ice cream! Staff are great. Atmosphere is great. You can't go wrong! read more

East Wind Drive-In - My daughter's "small" ice cream cone - American Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

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Always wanted to stop and try, as there's been a line each time we've passed by, but the timings never been right. Lunch today was finally the day. We arrived at straight up noon and placed our order: 2 burgers, fries, onion rings, sodas, and a strawberry shake. The service was friendly and the order came out fast. Some good and some a bit of a letdown. Hoping and expecting a messy, sloppy drive-in style burger...but the reality was somewhat lackluster. The bun was good and the toppings plentiful, but the patty was blah...a thin (yet not crispy smash) patty without much seasoning that played as freezer to grill. The fries were cooked perfectly, as were the o-rings. Large portions and tasty, yet maybe not worth the price tag at over 6$ for the rings. The shake was very yummy and awesomely thick. We were definitely full, and overall the meal tasted good. Not quite the food experience I'd hoped for from an old drive-in, but I would give them another try sometime. read more

East Wind Drive-In - American Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

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