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    River Daze Cafe

    4.3 (387 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    River Daze Cafe - quiche goodness
    Kim R.

    Quite a bad visit, with one caveat. Upon entering we went to the counter to order, looking forward to the good food we've had here a few times. First impression, the young woman at the counter was not welcoming or even friendly, yet physically pushed the tip jar towards my husband as he was preparing to run his card. Never a good look. Next, our waffle and sandwich arrive. Both have been great on other visits, this time drastically different. The egg sandwich was almost flavorless, but our waffle was an epic fail. It seemed quite pale when he set it down, but starving I cut off a large bite immediately, only to find out what raw sourdough tastes like...and it's not pleasant. My husband took it back up to the counter, receiving no regrets & no letting us know they'd get another started. We finished our coffees and sandwich and waited; after 15 minutes he went back to peek in the kitchen at which point an employee walked to the iron and out it came. Only this time it wasn't just extra crunchy, it was so overcooked there was no longer a center. Both still hungry, my husband washed down about 1/3 of the 2nd waffle and we headed out...again, still hungry. Luckily the one positive, I'd ordered a cinnamon roll to-go with our order to enjoy later and it was very good. We hadn't been here since they'd done a remodel and the place was clean and looked good, but service needed way more than a little work on our visit.

    Very comfortable dining area
    Carlene P.

    Order at the counter and the kind folks here will bring your food to you at a table in there very comfortable dining room. There are some high tops, picnic tables, a sofa with a table and kids books and some regular small tables and chairs to choose from. This place has a very casual and comfortable feel to it. I see two large glass garage doors that they must slide open during the warmer months.. One in our party ordered a bowl of clam chowder and it was an incredibly thick almost stew like concoction that was very good and came with a large portion of bread. The kid with us got the peanut butter and banana with honey sandwich that came with apple slices, all of which he adored, and another in our party shared a veggie sandwich with me that was delightful. The veggie sandwich was very generous with the avocado and comes with cheese, onion, tomato, cucumber, and pickle on the side with some really nice alfalfa sprouts that I particularly appreciated. We also shared a magnificent soft pretzel that was steaming hot and had outstanding cheese sauce served with it. Really great place that I'd like to come back to for breakfast sometime because the breakfast items, especially the quiche, Look outstanding.

    Yuliya

    Great food, cozy atmosphere and wonderful service. We really enjoyed our visit to River Daze Cafe. The food was delicious, everything was clean and there was a great variety to choose from. The cinnamon bun was a highlight and I definitely recommend asking to have it warmed up. The only downside was that we waited over 30 minutes for our food even though we were among the first to order. Still, the staff did a great job. They were kind, attentive and clearly working hard to take care of everyone. We would happily come back again.

    Outstanding breakfast sandwich on freshly baked English Muffin
    Carol V.

    Enjoyed a return to the PNW. Spent 2 nights in Hood River and had a wonderful breakfast sandwich and latte at River Daze Cage. Relaxed atmosphere, excellent service.

    T-rex
    Endreas H.

    Kitchen full of staff moving like snails. Pulled off the highway to the first breakfast spot we could see, thinking it would be a quick grab-n-go. Wrong. The in-store dining was 1/4 full and it was a 30 minute wait to get one little sandwich lol. Not one "sorry for the wait". Sandwich is good but the kitchen could pickup the pace or provide an adequate timeframe on ticket time.

    Egg sandwich with sprouts and arugula.
    Wayne G.

    Super good place in hood river. You have breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches and other assorted items. The English muffins are amazingly good. Service is not exceptional but it works just fine. We had an egg sandwich and it was very good. It's right off of the interstate if you are driving through and sits in a street that is walkable.

    Mocha coffee
    Karen M.

    This was an open place. You can watch them cook, the garage glass door was open to see everything outside. Clean. Smaller menu but you don't need much, it was quick & easy, yummy food here. The person who took our order was outgoing and super friendly and helpful. Let's put it this way, this place has a morning coffee group consisting of 2 elderly couples just hanging out with their drinks. I would totally go here again and eat lunch and listen to the jammin music being played.

    Fruit topped waffle
    Sin L.

    Found on our eay back from lost lake. Food was amazing, everything tasted so fresh. The italian cream sodas were great also. The lady at the counter was very nice and engaging. Absolutely plan on returning when I pass through the area!

    Huge windows great for people watching
    Kim G.

    Great place to get sandwiches, including an extensive breakfast sandwiche menu which is always a treat for me. Lots of people stop here to get a sandwich to go but I prefer to eat there. The space is surprisingly large with huge windows allowing you to take in the Hood River scene. Sandwiches are fresh, licql ingredients and tasty combos. It's a popular place as the long lines underscore. I'm here in off hours so never have to wait long. You order at the counter and they bring your meal to you. Standouts for me are the T-Rex breakfast sandwich. The standard egg, cheese and choice of protein and I go with the sausage. I'm not a fan of egg whites - meaning can't stand the taste of or texture of egg whites - so I ask for the egg scrambled. Served on a homemade English Muffin, which is way better than store bough, this sandwich is definitely a weekend indulgence for me. Sooo good! My second fave is the tuna fish sandwich. They use local line caught tuna combined with mayo & red onion, served on choice of bread, I order whole wheat and they top with tomato and sprouts for a simple, delicious and satisfying lunch. It actually comes with avocado too, which I leave off; again a texture thing for me. Employees are friendly. There are lots of vegetarian options and even gluten free bread. They also serve coffee and baked goods but I haven't tried any of them yet. There are always people hanging here, a combo of locals and those visiting Hood River.

    Turkey brie sandwich was delicious. The cranberry sauce on this sandwich was finger-licking good.   They sell kombucha and coffee too.

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    Ordered the Daizy. It was really good -- fresh ingredients on yummy english muffin. Quick, friendly service.

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    Amazing breakfast sandwiches!! make sure you get a bag of English muffins to take home! they have great staff also!

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    OMG. Get the gluten free waffles with a side of bacon!Service is super friendly and even faster since the remodel.

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    Nice little shop, amazing food and great service. Definitely stop by if you're in the area. Parking might be hard to find sometimes

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    Quite literally the best breakfast sandwich I have ever had. Rich in flavor and an exceptional vibe. This place is one for the books.

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    (496 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Our friends brought us here for breakfast on a Saturday morning and the place was packed! We got…read moresuper lucky with a table big enough for us in the back. Definitely got the small town diner feel here, and everything on the menu sounded so good! They also have a specials board inside so make sure to take a look before you make your decision. I finally decided on the south of the border omelette, which also comes with hash browns or potatoes or fruit, and a biscuit or muffin or toast. Such a satisfying and filling meal! The omelette itself was not short on ingredients at all, and I loved the cilantro. The menu did mention homemade salsa but I didn't see any of that on the side or inside. Other than that, the eggs were cooked nicely. I picked the chorizo biscuit on the side and it was so soft and fluffy inside! I also appreciated the amount of options on the kids menu. There was plenty more options than just your standard pancake, bacon, and eggs. Our kids loved the pigs in a blanket which was actually quite big and perfect for our two kids to split. Service was awesome, our server was so kind and even brought out our friend's son's maple bar with a candle because he mentioned it was his birthday. She did it without us even asking which was so sweet! The food came out so quickly too despite the entire restaurant being full. Great experience here at Bette's!

    Great service. Friendly. Lots of options. Great gluten free biscuits. Yahoo…read more Corn beef hash- yum Huge cinnamon rolls Homemade sourdough bread

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    Gluten free biscuits 5*
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    KickStand Coffee & Kitchen

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    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!

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    0.7 mi
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    Tucked into the Best Western Hood River is this lovely restaurant…read more The Mr. and I, along with our friends, enjoyed Sunday Brunch on the scenic patio. The Mr. and I both chose the Croissant Royale, S chose the avocado toast, and M had the Spiced Breakfast Burrito. The portions were generous and nicely plated. We all enjoyed our choices. Additionally, the Mr. and I ordered the strawberry shortcake to share. The base was a lemon scone, topped with fresh strawberries, and whipped cream. It was the best thing I ate in Oregon! Service was a little slow, but we weren't in a hurry, so it wasn't a big deal. A delicious brunch coupled with a beautiful view made for an excellent experience!

    I ate at this restaurant twice while staying at the hotel in March and April, once for dinner and…read moreonce for breakfast. Both meals were great. Service was prompt, and the restaurant atmosphere is very pleasant. It's kind of funny because you'll have people in suits having a business meeting over dinner, and other regular hotel guests just dining casually in t-shirts and jeans. On both occasions, I was dining with another family member. When we were there for dinner, we were having a really hard time deciding what to order, and our server let us know that there was a 2-for deal going on for some of the pastas. Each of us had been considering a pasta, so that solved that problem! Both were delicious, and we had leftovers to take home. When we were there for breakfast, I was feeling adventurous and ordered the lox and bagel, which I've only had a very basic version of one other time. It was soooo good, and very filling. Several other options on the breakfast menu also sounded really good, but I'm glad I went with this for the experience. I'd definitely eat here again if/when I stay in the hotel again. Since there's no free breakfast offered by the hotel, they give you vouchers for the restaurant, so you can get a pretty good deal on a meal.

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    Farm Stand In the Gorge

    Farm Stand In the Gorge

    4.2
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    It was difficult for us to find a nice celiac-friendly place for lunch that would allow us to bring…read moreour dogs, but this cute little store met all our needs! They have plenty of outdoor seating for your little pups, though the water dish they left out was unattended to. As far as food, they had a whole plant-based menu to meet my vegan needs. More important, they were able to make a gluten-free sandwich for my partner with celiac. They took precautions to minimize cross-contact with gluten items, including wrapping the sandwich up separately and bringing it out to us first before bringing out our gluten containing items. The three in our group had mixed reviews on the food quality. I enjoyed my reuben very much. My partner and his mom thought their food was okay, and their portions were too small for the price. As far as the actual store goes, they carry a lot of what your typical natural foods store or food co-op would carry, though the prices seem more along the lines of what a Whole Foods would charge. For example, $3.50 for a single avocado. Considering that they are a small business in a somewhat touristy town, I guess that is a sound business decision. All in all, a good experience, just expect to pay a little more if you are going to shop or eat there!

    The Tonya has the best homemade wrap I've ever tasted... A hint of coconut, and unlike most wraps,…read moreit doesn't overwhelm the rest of the sandwich. Delicious! My husband had the Italian, which he loved. My grandson had the grilled cheese and it was loaded with everything he loved, cheese! A fantastic discovery, as we were driving out of town.

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