Worth a stop in season. Like many fruit stands in the area, you would think that the prices would…read morebe lower since the place is operated by the growers. This is not always the case. But prices aside, it doesn't get any fresher than a local farm fruit stand. We generally get our fruit across the river up Parkdale, Oregon way. But this place is also good and very handy being right off of SR97 as soon as you cross the bridge into Washington. I can't speak to the complaints about staff there. I've never personally had a problem. These stands are typically staffed by seasonal folks and not regular, long term employees (except if a family member is working there).

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!

First time on the fruit loop tour and this was one of the top recommendations. It's stop #16. The…read morelast in the loop. Saturdays are packed but they do have a large grassy parking area. The fruit stand has some of the most diverse apple fruits I've seen in a while...Apple and pear names I've never heard of before. I like that they give them ratings of how tart or sweet they are. I found that helpful. They also sell a variety of fruit-related products, honey, jams, souvenirs, etc. I found items more affordable here compared to other farms we visited on the fruit loop tour. The checkout lines can be long, but at least they move fast. They had 5 Checkout stations during my visit. They also had $10 apple cider tasting and a food truck selling bbq pulled pork and other meats. They also have a kids play area + a u-pick location. We didn't do the u-pick and got all our fruits at the fruit stands. We got a lot of fruit here and I'd recommend this place if you want to taste all sorts of interesting apple varieties.

Another fall, another visit to Kiyokawa. We came a week earlier than our typical jaunt through the…read morefruit loop, and while Kiyokawa was crazy busy, they didn't have their festival going on with tastings. We still enjoyed our visit, trying some apples and buying an entire box of crimson crisps ($2.69/lb). I also bought a couple 3 lb bottles of our favorite honey at $24 each, which I think is a solid deal. We'll be back again next year!

Okay- Maps program misses the address by a couple of blocks- their location is just east of where…read moreit should be. Great fruit and very good service- highly recommend.

Absolute best fruit stand I've ever seen. I love how you always have an abundance of fruit and veg…read moreto choose from. I'd never hade huckleberries, I believe it was, and they were delicious! And the raspberries, holy moly. I have one gallon bag left, and can't decide how to use them. Either way, I can't wait for spring and summer for all of what the harvests bring!

Stopped here tonight for supper. I had a turkey on white…read morewith mayo and mustard. Added lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and pickles. Everything was super fresh and tasted great. I was pleasantly surprised. I saw some reviews with less than happy customers, but my experience was above expectations. The woman behind the counter was super friendly and made me feel like I was at my moms getting a sandwich made. So happy I stopped. Easy on and off the highway and lots of parking for all types of vehicles. The store seemed a little cluttered with merchandise but food area looked clean and well kept. Truck stop right across the street so even truckers could enjoy!!

Dirty and disgusting! Burnt chicken and so very Dirty! Just gross! Don't eat or stop to use the…read morebathroom!

DROP EVERYTHING YOU'RE DOING AND GO GET A GORGE GLACIER. The drink is half vanilla soft serve, half…read moresonata apple cider slush, a good amount of caramel, and whipped cream. I could see it was tasty but I was still blown away. Wow. Lucky me and maybe lucky you too!

Found out about the fruit loop in the hood valley through IG. Wish I could remember influencers…read morename to give proper credit. Thanks to her found this awesome gem. Showed up for pumpkin patch in 80 degree weather in October. Not what I was expecting lol. They have a sundae for that and cider. So many cute things in the shop not counting the fruits and pumpkins for sale. I ended up buying an artisan soap, stickers and wo pears that I hadn't seen before. I had to be mindful of what I bought due to luggage constraints, but if it wasn't for that I would buy half the shop. Loved the photo opportunities for the fall and Halloween. Highly recommend even in 80 degree weather lol.

Coming from Hawaii it was a different experience picking your own fresh fruits right off the trees…read moreand having to enjoy them and take it home. When we went in August the only fruits that we could pick was doughnut peaches and blueberries, because the apples were not ready to be picked and the pears had a little more time before they were for eating. Over all it was a fun experience and after you are finish filling your bag they weight it and charge you $5.00 per pound.

Cute spot! I went here late season in October and it was pretty picked over but the apples were…read moresuper cheap. The person working was really not very welcoming or friendly though and just had some weird vibes! The setting is beautiful though and once you're among the apple trees it's very peaceful.

Mary hill go down hills ! Food is bad , wine is not good for the price. Services are good still.read more

I don't know if it gets any better than the vineyards, but what about the museum? What about the…read moreamphitheatre? Mary Hill is definitely my favorite place to go when in the Mid-Columbia area. I find myself here constantly commuting for work and visiting friends in Eastern Washington and Oregon. I love stopping by and taking in the view of the beautiful Columbia Gorge and engaging in whatever activities the Mary Hill area has in store for me. They have feature concerts every Summer and early Fall season. They make quality wine and grape products, and the museum is very cool if you haven't checked it out! There is so much to do, you can't miss out on this place. I highly recommend on your way through the area. Give it a look!

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

Stopped by during a fruit loop tour of the area on a beautiful fall Saturday around 2 pm. First…read moretime here and was surprised how busy it was. We parked at the overflow area. Kinda dusty down there. They had a variety of fruit and associated products - jams, ice cream, condiments, smoothies, coffee, empanadas, pickles, cheese, popcorn....etc. so many varieties to choose from. We hauled a little of everything. You also have tasting stations for everything before you buy. I loved the apple cider, pickled jams, the bean and pork empanadas, and the fresh pears and apples. They also have a mini dog park, benches to sit and eat, and a nice view of Mount Adams and hood river area. The staff was friendly and helpful. There are portable toilets outside incase you gotta go. Will definitely come back next time I'm around the area.

We visited Packer Orchards & Bakery as one of the stops on the Hood River Fruit Loop in early May…read more You know what gets me into a store? Samples! This place has tons of them, basically all of their products, all on a table right in front of the store. Before even taking a step inside, I had basically filled myself with jams, butters, and pickles! We ended up only buying an empanada on this trip, although I was sorely tempted at filling my entire pantry with their jams and jellies, not to mention their pies... If only we had a cooler with us... Huckleberry Empanada ($6.50) - Their huckleberry jam is the best of the ones I've tried. Other places in Oregon, on the Fruit Loop and off, have a dried fruit kind of taste or lean musty in flavor. This one has full bodied huckleberry flavor that's quite fresh. It may be due to them using a different variety of huckleberry? Anyways, it's filled inside an expertly baked outer crust that holds the filling in well and adds some buttery crisp, pie crust like texture. I really enjoyed my visit to Packer Orchards & Bakery. Out of the 7 or 8 stops we made on the Fruit Loop, this, along with their farm location, ended up being my favorite by far.

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.