Parking: There are about 5 parking spots in front of the restaurant, and then there are 10 spots in the lot across the street. We were lucky enough to get one of them, otherwise I don't know where people park. The wait: We arrived around 9:30am on a Saturday morning and went inside to put our name on the list. We were told the wait would be around 20mins but it ended up being wait was around 30-40mins. COVID-19: They were only allowed to have 40 diners inside, so there were some empty tables but they couldn't let more people inside. You were required to wear masks to enter. Food: Everything on the menu looked yummy! All the plates were huge! We got egg skillets which were so large I could barely eat half of one. The veggie benedict was also delicious! Would recommend! read more

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Nice little, see the photos, place for breakfast and lunch. Right in the middle of a residential neighborhood, on Oak Ava, a major Hood River road. Parking is just about non-existent, although across the street there is some space. Prepare to wait as it is popular and, again, is small. But it is cozy and the very experienced wait staff know what they are doing, and do it fast. Menu is pretty much American standard breakfast items and sandwiches for lunch. Specials daily. A little touch of Mexico with burritos, chorizo, Mexican burrito breakfast, Huevos Rancheros, Chile Relleno Breakfast Tacos and Chicken Chilaquiles and Eggs. Some unusual items include: Artichoke Brie Omelet, Country Short Rib Hash, Apple Pancakes, Polish Sausage Scramble, Cinnamon Roll French Toast, Smoked Salmon Burrito and regular stuff like oatmeal, scrambles, waffles and pancakes and made to order items that you concoct. Try to come early or other then at prime breakfast and lunch times. Worth an effort. read more

Been meaning to stop in for sometime but could not get a place to park even though there is a lot across the street. Glad I was able to park today and I tried an unusual omelette they had on menu - Brie and artichoke - which was very good. Fast, friendly service. Will be back. read more

Hangover burger and fried chicken waffles were excellently done! Definitely recommended spot.

What a great diner cafe! We came for dinner and had a delicious meal . Service was great, attentive and friendly. We will be back. read more

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CUTE STAFF! And very friendly service with a smile. This was my second time here from Portland. They know how to cook right! And everyone is approachable, responsive, and service with a smile. Love this place. read more

Very disappointed today. Didn't know egg river had changed hands as I see in a post below. I placed an order only to receive that order and have the expectation it would be right. Upon getting to my destination I checked and found I did not have what I asked for. When I called to discuss I was told that is what you ordered. Totally disappointed. read more

Service was not good, and the food was mediocre. Waited over an hour before being told they were short handed. Signature breakfast dish featuring brisket was ok, but the brisket was so dry that it was inedible! Not the same breakfast spot that I remember, very inexperienced staff and very expensive! read more

My wife and I were on vacation and were looking for a breakfast spot. While heading to another, she spotted Egg River and wanted to try it. So glad she did. This place has amazingly good omelets. And, the hasbrowns were crispy and not soaked in butter. Finally, the server was on it AND he had a good personality. I'm sure that Hood River has other worthy breakfast spots, but Egg River really impressed us! read more

The service is amazing! The food was perfection! Kind courteous top notch service. We were treated like family. read more

Great food, service and vibe. Def looking forward to going back again. Very large quantities.

Good breakfast place, nice staff. It's popular for a reason- they do a good job and it's a pleasant way to start your day.

COME TO DINNER HERE!!! Obviously the breakfast is incredible but the dinner was insanely good. And it was super well priced. We got the chicken sandwich, pot pie, ribs, burger, and chicken and waffles. Everything was amazing especially the chicken dishes and ribs. They even gave us a huge cinnamon role to celebrate a birthday. :') read more

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Great service, good portion sizes and lovely views! Went here to celebrate a friends birthday brunch and had a wonderful time. Mood is casual and friendly. It was nice that there is a parking lot across from the restaurant as they are in a busy road. Place was busy. Nice selection of drinks and food. Eggs made to perfection! Convinced my parents to come down for the anniversary and they are already planning to stop by for breakfast! read more

Egg River Cafe - Short Rib Hash. Look under the specials - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

Service and food was excellent! I ordered the chicken strips, they were hand-breaded organic chicken cooked perfectly. My husband had the French dip that comes with grilled onions and mushrooms( optional) and he loved it. My MIL had the burger which was fresh burger patty and had lots of fresh crispy lettuce and thousand island dressing. Lots of breakfast options we'd like to try sometime as we're from out of town but would definitely come back! read more

It's hard to park nearby but I found a spot in the church lot across the street. It was very busy but I was seated quickly and received lovely service. Though I'm sure they do a brisk tourist trade the place maintains a down home vibe. Nice funky decor, comfortable atmosphere. I was happy to see chilaquiles served with my steak and eggs. Steak was grilled with great seasoning: peppery, spicy but not too hot. Good coffee, friendly staff. I would definitely return. I suggest trying for an off hour as it looks like it could be packed at the regular breakfast/lunch times. read more

A great place to have breakfast! We stopped here as others in our party had been here previously. I got the Farmer's Skillet and I would definitely get it again. Perfect portion and great fuel for the day. Egg River Cafe checks all the boxes. Great location, good service , clean establishment, and the food is worth driving from the Portland area all the way to Hood River. read more

We stop here on our drives east EVERY TIME. Favorite place. Fab food and service. Super cozy feel and awesome views.

I would imagine this cafe gets really busy. It's not huge, but early on a weekday morning getting a seat was no issue. I'm not a southern raised boy, but I'm always tempted by waffles and fried chicken. That combo strikes a chord in me, and I was really tempted. One went by to a different table, and it looked amazing. Another item I always want to try is a restaurants biscuits and gravy. And Egg River has it on their menu, but alas it has to wait. Instead, I went for the chile relleno breakfast tacos and they didn't disappoint. This chorizo stuffed pepper with eggs in corn tortillas hit the spot. With a blend of creamy and heat it was satisfying to say the least. They've impressed me enough that I will return because honestly most everything on the menu looks tantalizing. read more

There was a little wait on a Sunday morning, understandably. Only about 20 mins for 2 people. I got 2 blueberry pancakes, 2 scrambled eggs & sausage. Fantastic food. Life changing blueberry pancake! The pancakes are HUGE. The service was good & all of the front of house staff was super kind & friendly. The vibe here was like old school country kitchen. I would definitely come back as there are many other dishes I would like to try. read more

Egg River Cafe - 2 blueberry pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 sausage (ordered as "breakfast pancake sandwhich" with an extra egg) -the most cost effective way to order) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

Long wait for food, but they had been slammed all day. Super slow service which is great for a leisurely eat with family and friends, but not great when you're ready to go. Deducting a star because they gave me debit card to the wrong table. Their heads just weren't in the game today. Build your own omelette: sausage, spinach, mushroom, onion with home fries. Huge omelette very filling and tasty. The potatoes were underdone but flavorful. Build your own scramble: sausage, spinach, mushroom, onion with hash browns and gf toast. The toast was moldy but they fixed it immediately. It's not their fault. Franz often sends out moldy GF bread. The scramble was huge and tasty. If you're looking for a very flavorful sausage, this isn't it. It's good, but it's very basic. The hash browns were the star of the plate for me. They were cooked to perfection. read more

Egg River Cafe - Build your own omelette: sausage, spinach, mushroom, onion with home fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

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Terrible. Eggs were so pale they look like they are carton eggs. Over cooked. The hash browns were crisp on the outside but not done on the inside. Son's chorizo burrito had like an egg (or like a half cup of carton eggs), they didn't bring our toast. No one checked on us the entire time. The coffee was so bitter that my husband who drinks it black put 3 sugars in to make palpable. Overall this place is overpriced and overrated. read more

I. Overall: Decent place with a vast breakfast selection. Doubt I'll come here again... II. Disclaimer: I have not been paid or compensated to write or share this review by anyone in any way shape or form whatsoever III. The Food: We were super hungry and ordered... - Veggie Scramble: It came as scrambled eggs with lots of mushrooms and green vegetables with a side of fruit and hashbrowns. The taste was 'meh', it wasn't something that satisfied a hungry palate and the fresh fruit did not look fresh - Country Fried Steak with Gluten-free toast and fruit: This was a tasty item and the toast was good too, the fruit was not fresh at all - Coffee: we were only lucky enough to get one serving of coffee despite asking for refills. The first and only cup was good IV. Service, Ambience and Charges: - As soon as we entered, we were asked to seat ourselves. The person clearing the table asked if we wanted to drink something... I don't think she was the right person or was paying attention.. we asked for Coffee and Heated Creamer along with water... She brought the coffee and water, requested her to bring sugar and splenda and she only brought splenda and asked her for sugar again, didn't bring any spoons to stir the coffee and had to ask for those, she did bring the creamer but it was refrigerated in small commercial containers... The person came to take our order was nice. Our food came promptly but despite requesting coffee refills, no luck Ambience: This is located at a busy intersection and parking is somewhat limited but we got super lucky. Some tables have a view of Mt. Adams which is really nice.. Charges: Total charges for everything $35.95 + $10.00 tip read more

Egg River Cafe - Country Fried Steak and Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

We ate here years ago and it was fabulous. I'm not sure if they've changed owners. We walked in and noticed that the coffee cups were stained inside. We moved over to another table only to find lipstick on another coffee cup. The food was just slightly warm. Not sure if they're going through a rough time or changed ownership read more

What a wonderful find! We booked a room at the hotel up the road so this place was within walking distance. The food was plentiful and delicious. Lots of traditional breakfast choices as well as local favorites like chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, Chile relent breakfast tacos. The first day, I had the their signature dish of "Country Short Rib Hash" which was plentiful and delicious, covered in country gravy. Tender chunks of meat served over their house potatoes. The next day I tried their western skillet with a side if biscuits and gravy which was also very delicious. Very good tasting gravy, cooked and seasoned properly! But the best thing about this place? The people. I came in late morning during the weekend rush and was greeted with sincere smiles. I came in another morning, just after opening and the same smiles were there. The three young gentlemen that served us coffee during this time, were as polite as can be and made sure we were taken care of. Overall, next time I am in HR I would definitely come back here, not only for the good food, but for the friendly warm smiles. read more

Parking can be difficult but it's Hood River and space is tight. I have gotten lucky and found parking across the street in the lot. Always greets warmly by the staff when I enter. Comfy booths and a great menu with a lot of choices. I chose the Chile relleno breakfast tacos and they were delicious. Sauce on the side was perfect. Would definitely get again! read more

Egg River Cafe - Chile Relleno breakfast tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

Pluses: Egg scramble was so delicious! Lots of wait staff asking if all was well without being intrusive. Great ambiance. Cute atmosphere. Seated immediately. Very courteous employees - may have been the highlight of the meal. Minuses: Remember, folks, this is not a coffee house. The coffee was bitter and acidic. My toast was quasi-toasted. My over medium eggs were too soft. Kinda spendy. Hash browns arrived tepid - the first bite was tough, but crunchy, and seemed coated with grease (but not rancid grease). Overall, the place is homey and welcoming. It's a place you want to go back to, hoping the chef was just having an off day. read more

I put my name on the list and waited, they crossed off my name without asking. We set down table trying to order waiter start preferred take order from customers after us. I ordered signature steak and eggs. I smelled dish soap in the food. Never go back read more

Found this on Yelp and decided to try it. Parked and the place was quiet, didn't look like there was many people, forgot this was a little town and a weekday. Was quickly seated by a very friendly waitress. Tried their home made corn beef hash and eggs, it was amazing. Great taste, eggs were cooked perfectly and it was a very nice portion. Left satisfied and full. Was hoping I wouldn't fall asleep during my drive. A couple near me ordered some pancakes and that looked great too!! Maybe next time. The place has a nice little small town feel, it was really quite nice, quiet, clean and a very friendly feel to it. Tables were getting wiped down, utensils were clean as well. I did talk to a few customers at the job site and they said that this place is usually busy on weekends and during the peak season. Come early, get a seat and just enjoy the ambiance, food and service!!!! read more

Wonderful menu. Fast service ,very welcoming. Food was on point. I would highly recommend them for breakfast. Glad we waited to eat here. Cute town. read more

It had been about 10 years since I've been here as a kid. Was traveling through the area and stopped by for a quick bite. This place was very clean and had a homey vibe to it like i remembered. The menu was full of so many options, everything looked so delicious. Despite it being kind of busy the service was fast and friendly, I got my food in less than 10 minutes. I really appreciate the staff and the establishment for the great meal :) read more

Egg River Cafe On 5/18/22, I had breakfast at Egg River Cafe in Hood River, Oregon. They serve breakfast and lunch. It is my favorite Hood River spot for breakfast. I think it's much better than Bette's Place, which is another local favorite. In addition to having great Eggs Benedict ($13.95), I appreciated that they gave me cream for my coffee ($3.50) at no extra charge. And the service is always excellent. My server, Laura, was very warm and friendly. So was the nice young woman who accommodated my request for a booth with a window. I can't say enough good things about this restaurant, the food, and the people who work there. Highly Recommended!!! read more

Tried this place on a leap of faith from the Yelp reviews. I was particularly interested in one that mentioned the chillaquilles. Ordered them and they were delicious! I prefer my egg on too hard cooked and not runny. They got it perfect. Friendly service and a good cup of coffee rounded it all up. Fun atmosphere for morning breakfast. read more

Egg River Cafe - Chicken chillaquilles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

I really enjoyed the food here. Great break lunch place. Wonderful breakfast Latin dishes. The staff is very friendly and young and fun. Lots of energy and a phenomenal chef making authentic dishes. They also have large fluffy pancakes and all the great traditional items. My husband and I will definitely be back! Ask for Maria, she is awesome! read more

Egg River Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

Place is one of my absolute favorite go to places when I am in hood river. The food is amazing. Always well cooked thought out and fresh. Every time I go I try something new. I had a cup of joe and the country short rib hash as shown in the photos. Staff was extremely busy and still performed well. Some things were slower than normal but that's to be expected with the crazy times. Anyways go enjoy egg river! read more

Egg River Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

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Breakfast was great, had the eggs Benedict but the $4 cups of brewed coffee were overpriced and not great....skip that.

This place is super loud with a big family and kids. Please avoid if you want to have a peaceful breakfast. First of all, we were told 5-10 mins wait but end up staying for 20 mins. A table we finally received was between two family with kids. A kid was kicking a seat from the back on one side and another kid was making a noise hitting a clear plastic wall with a fork on another side. We had to sit and wait for our breakfast about a half hr under this uncomfortable conditions. Coffee was super dark and tasted bad but not only that we didn't get water at the beginning and I got a heart pain from the caffeine I had never had from drinking coffee every morning. We asked for water but it didn't come for a while. I ordered a smoke salmon Benedict but the salmon was super salty and over price. We are very upset to this place. read more

AH MAZ ING - service was quick and attentive (and man, do they do business!). You cannot beat the ambience of this beautiful slice of Americana-road-side dining. And the FOOD was just next level. We trusted the Mole and Empanada French Toast specials, then the house special, Cinnamon French Toast. I'd buy this restaurant in a heartbeat. Until then, I HIGHLY recommend. read more

Pretty decent place to grab breakfast. Good service. Expanded seating area. Friendly staff.

True gem, food was authentic and flavorful. I had the ranchero steak and eggs and it was what I had expected and more.