Love this place. Samples!!! Love that it is nestled in the orchard! Their BBQ sauce is so good…read more I bought the fire roasted salsa and look forward to eating it all up!!!

Doesn't get any fresher than this! That's the sole plus for this place…read more You do need to be knowledgeable on prices though as I've seen items here and at other grower's fruit stands that are priced significantly higher than the very same items at your local market. Being a grower's stand does not automatically guarantee low prices. This is a family business that's been here forever. Not always the friendliest folks in my experience. I'm guessing there may be some built-in animosity towards "outsiders" since Maryhill is just a tiny burb off the beaten path. The locals may not be exactly in love with the big city folks coming from across the river. I like this area and as a photographer I've gotten a lot of good images over the decades. But if you're walking around it will only take a few minutes before the local "posse" comes along to see what you're up to. I've occasionally encountered some blatant hostility just walking on the public roadway taking pictures of the scenery. So.... good place to pick up some fresh fruit. Not exactly the nicest or friendliest people you are ever going to encounter. Perhaps they have good reason to be so inhospitable but me and my camera are not a threat to anyone so I don't especially appreciate the antagonistic attitudes.

Awesome cherries!!!!!! never had any that were better. Super tight operation and attention to…read moredetails. I always look for Polehn when buying cherries.

Way over priced and poor service. I was ignored for 10 minutes as I waited to buy a watermelon. No…read moreother customers around. She was unable to answer a question about the watermelon choices and really did not make an effort to engage. Oh well. My stop in Union Gap at Fruit City stand was much better! My advice: skip this one, stop at St. John's Bakery for cappuccino, and make the drive to Union Gap. You won't be disappointed with the fruit and service there!

Staff is so friendly and helpful. I ordered in advance given we were driving up. They had what I…read morewanted and provided me with a list of estimated dates for different varieties. Price and quality much better than Hood River. Well worth the drive for us.

Pearl's Place is a six minute drive out of Hood River. It is a five generation family farm that…read moreoffers apple/pear/peach/cherry/plum picking, seasonal berries, pumpkin patches, a cornhole league, Christmas trees, and more. It is a great option for U-Pick, especially for kids, and they are dog-friendly (on leash of course). Speaking of kid-friendly, they have a little playground and a straw bale maze. There are great photo opportunities and wonderful views of Mt Adams on a clear day. Their farm stand features all the locally made goodies you could want, and there is a resident cat. Don't skip the Gorge Glacier - apple cider slush, caramel, vanilla soft serve, and whipped cream. Easy parking, lot on gravel. Portapotty only.

Pearl's Place is a cute little fruit stand in Hood River. They had various fruits and other food…read moreitems for sale. The had the option for u-pick as well. We browsed the stand and opted to get a Black Mamba Watermelon, Pluerries, and Peaches. Their card machine was down so they were only accepting Venmo and cash. The sign for this wasn't visible until we got to the register. They should have had a sign near the entrance, so people are aware before shopping.

Charming local Farmers Market! A little of this, a little of that, you never know what you will…read morefind! On a recent Saturday in mid September, pumpkins were out in abundance, a welcome sight to say Fall is right around the corner. At one of the stands there were owls made from sliced tree trunks. Adorable! For just $15, I had to bring one home and put her on my patio. Lots of gorgeous heirloom and cherry tomatoes in vibrant red, yellow and orange. It's the season where everyone is giving me tomatoes from their garden so unfortunately I had to pass. It was difficult as they all looked sooooo good! The beautiful handmade greeting cards stopped me in my tracks. Unlike other cards with photographs of flowers, which are also gorgeous, this artist makes arrangements of dried flowers found locally, then prints onto the cards. The back of each card identifies the flowers and where they can be found. The cards are incredibly stunning, most in muted shades since the flowers were dried. For $2 a piece, I bought several! I'm forever sending cards as thank you notes or just to let people know that I am thinking of them. I have no doubt these cards will be well received. You can even frame them! If you come across this stand, buy 5 for an easy $10 And support this local artist. There was one bakery stall and they had many gluten free treats as well as keto. I went for the full on carrot ginger scone, with gluten and not in any way keto friendly. No regrets! Had me at ginger! The stand that sells a fresh salad mix and a fresh kale mix is a big hit. The leaves so tender as they are freshly picked that morning so with the kale, no need to massage To soften the leaves. Also lamb, jerky, a stand with a variety of pickled veggies. I'll definitely be back for a huge jar of gardenia selling for just $20. There was a stand with earrings and necklaces. Honey. Coffee. And of course apples and pears. Located in the small park on Union where "The Oregon Trail Ends," it is surrounded by roses bushes. This is a charming place to pick up your meats, fruit and veggies for the week. There are restroom facilities as well. Plenty of street parking. And a playground for the kids.

This should have been a beautiful morning, out with my best friend, while visiting the area…read more.. However, I was accosted by a market employee (volunteer?), telling me that my OBVIOUS service animal was not allowed in the food section of the market. I inquired about how people with service animals are supposed to purchase produce, and he aggressively informed me that SERVICE ANIMALS "aren't allowed" and that my dog isn't acting like a "service animal". I again asked my rebuttal, at this time he doubled down and demanded to know what service my animal was trained to provide, I should have just said "She provides a medical alert service", but I actually TOLD him the EXACT service that he provides. He did not believe me. I told him that if he had an issue with the service animal guidelines then he needed to take it up with the federal government. As I walked away crying, total public shame and humiliation, he continued to talk about me, to passersby, right in front of my companion. This was unnecessary, unkind and not legal. I would not ever return, nor would I direct any of my clients, friends, or family to frequent any event or establishment that humiliates people with handicaps and limiting medical conditions.

Have only tried their tamales & tacos; both being amazing!! The service was fast and super…read morefriendly!! Will be back soon!!!

Legit!!! What a random find!…read more After a day of wine tasting and exploring, I was starving! Not wanting to go anywhere formal, I passed this little Mexican place and after reading Yelp reviews, decided to stop in. Originally wanting 2 carnitas tacos, the Chile relleno spoke to me so I ordered that, too! Obviously I was hungry. You order at the counter and they bring to table. Food arrived piping hot, just the way I like it. The tacos were amazing! The corn tortillas so tasty on their own, soft with crisp edges. I'd order a bag of them if available. When the tortilla is that good, you know the rest will be just as delicious and it was. Flavorful meat, crispy edges, cilantro and chopped onion. Extra wedge of lime. So good I devoured and could only manage 2 bites of the chile relleno! So I packed up the chile relleno, rice and beans in a to go box then ordered 2 more carnitas tacos knowing I would be hungry later on. I'm so glad I did! Doubled down and bought a churro also. Will definitely be back! Legit Mexican food, reasonable prices, friendly service. They are famous for their fruit drinks, shaved ice, and corn in a cup topped with mayo.. that's for another visit. Tables inside and out. Plenty of street parking.

I have visited Kiyokawa at farmers markets before (they're at 13 of them!), but this month was the…read morefirst time I went out to their farm in Parkdale, OR. This is a third generation farm - their grandparents immigrated from Japan in the early 1900s. It's almost 300 acres and they've got apples, pears, peaches, cherries, berries, and probably more. The farmstand is open July through November. They've got a pick your own/U-pick options. They specialize in growing over 150 different varieties of apples, pears, cherries, and stone fruit. Their website is pretty up-to-date on which fruit are available at any given time. I really enjoyed stopping into the marketplace for a wide selection of pre-picked fruits, some of which had samples available. They were priced by weight and I was very pleased with the cost in the end ($12 for so many apples!).

Love Kiyokawa. First off, the scenery is beautiful in Parkdale surrounded by all the fruit trees…read moreplus the mountain. And this orchard is so fun to visit in mid-October during harvest time. They have wagon rides, a big fort for kids, an apple variety tasting, and dozens & dozens of apples and pear varieties for sale. We filled up a box of cosmic crisps to take home, plus loaded up on a bunch of jugs of honey for the year - 3 lbs for $24 is a great deal. I also walked through the orchard and loved that they labeled all the rows of trees so you can see all the many varieties. They had apple cider and apples with caramel sauce as samples while waiting in line. While I'm disappointed that the apple tasting still costs as much as last year, the experience is otherwise great and I'll be back.

How have I never stopped in before! Probably because I'm always on my way to a hike or wine…read moretasting, and as I head back to the bridge, I just want to get home. I'm not making that mistake again! Dickey's is so worth the stop! Inside is so large and spacious. Lots of bins of fresh produce based on what's in season. Blackberries, peaches, blueberries, apples, corn, various greens, melons, green beans, strawberries to name a few. Plus all your produce staples like onions, potatoes, various salad greens, broccoli, spinach, shallots, lemons, limes, green onions, sweet peppers, hot peppers and more. Many of their their products are jarred for sale. They have several types of jams from local farms. Get the red-sour cherry and the marionberry! Oh, and the fig jam, so good with prosciutto on pizza or a crostini. They have lots of Dickey's pickled veggies, too: beans, garlic, asparagus, carrots, giardena. And so many salsas with various fruit. Don't forget to pick up a jar of local. honey - they have all sizes and the prices can't be beat. Very nice selection of local wines, too! Some of their other customers told me to buy a frozen fruit pie, raving about how they taste homemade. I was tempted, but I wasn't heading straight home so I'll make a special trip for that when I'm entertaining or invited to dinner. They were out of fresh eggs, but I'm glad to know they carry them for when my egg dealer is out. Yes, that's what I call her! LOL. Once you start cooking with fresh eggs, there is no going back. They also have lots of pet and farm animal supplies, perennials and house plants. Plenty of parking out front, make Dickey's a stop anytime you are passing through Bingen on Hwy 14.

Local produce and fun stuff. Spendy but convenient for all but produce. Stop by there every time we…read moreare driving through Bingen to the forest

Small organic grocery store well organized and stocked with all the essentials…read more Excellent sandwich and salad Café. We had the grass fed beef burger, which is so delicious. Beef is supplied by Carman Ranch, woman owned rancher near Joseph Oregon. Also had a tossed salad loaded with lots of fresh produce. See the pics! After lunch, went to the coffee café, also part of the Farm Stand. very cozy, cool spot for a medium organic, medium bold and robust roast cappuccino. Excellent service in the store, lunch cafe and coffee shop.

I've gone to Farm Stand for years, but this is my last try at this location. The veggie "bowl" came…read moreon a plate, with vegetables that were oversalted, beans cold and not salted at all, and cold, rubbery eggs. I wanted a salad but they said that there was no dressing, even though they are located inside a grocery store. I asked for a plate and was handed one that had been used in the kitchen (not clean), and there were no clean knives when we got there, and no utensils at all later.