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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cuuute little corner cafe in Hood River. Stopped by after exploring some falls and their food was delicious! Simple, fresh & tasty. We all got different sandwiches and every single one of us loved what we got. Wasn't too busy on a Friday morning, plenty of open seating. They did have pastries as well but did not partake. Ordered the bagel and lox which was amazing- came with all the fixings such as tomatoes, capers & red onions. The salmon was fresh and the bagel was nice and toasty, just the way I prefer. Got to taste the sandwich with the jam and loved it. Kind of wish I got that sandwich instead just cause of the jam. The bread was really good too- I think they were homemade english muffins. Everything on the sandwich was just chef's kiss! All of the employees were really nice. The place was clean as you have to "buss" your own table. Glad that people can follow directions. The drinks my group ordered came out piping hot and was served with a smile. Cool spot! read more
5 months ago
We've been here twice, both times to grab sandwiches after a morning of hiking in the Gorge. They have a pretty big menu and offer options with soups, salads, and sandwiches, which I love! You order at the counter and they bring it out to you. The dining space is bright with tons of seating. I love that they make their own bread!! It's super soft and such a nice touch. I usually go with the turkey which has turkey, white cheddar, tomato, pickles, onion, lettuce, and hot mustard. It was a bit spicier than I would have liked, not that it was too hot, but that flavor was really dominant for me so I'd probably modify it a bit in the future or just build my own . My daughter loved her ham sandwich which comes with sprouts, avocado, and cucumber. My husband also really liked his Italian and their clam chowder. This place is definitely worth a stop if you are hungry in the Gorge! read more
17 days ago
Great food! Great service! Great ambiance! Leaving full and satisfied with our short stop, right off the highway. Reasonable prices, good portions, and we sat at the table facing out the open garage door wall. We shared the Pastrami sandwich and a pretzel with cheese and I would stop again anytime we drive through Hood River. Great job, River Daze! read more
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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. read more
9 months ago
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. read more
2 months ago
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2 months ago
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. read more
1 year ago
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. read more
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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. read more
10 months ago
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. read more
2 years ago
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! read more
8 months ago
1 year ago
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. read more
After the farmers market, I walked a couple of blocks to grab a bite to eat here. I loved that they offered their breakfast sandwiches on gluten-free bread!!!! I had an T-Rex without cheese, it was pretty good. I really enjoyed their fruit smoothy because it is just frozen berries with apple cider (no dairy!). It was really good. You don't interact much with the staff as you order and pay a the register and they drop the food off at your table. It did take a while for them to prepare and deliver the food, so you need to be patient. You have to bus your own table and have to go back to the counter if you need anything additional. Prices were extremely reasonable! I would definitely stop by again! read more
4 years ago
Nice place and the sandwiches were delicious. They sell coffee and kombucha too. Friendly cashier. There is a cool little bookstore down the hall near the bathrooms. read more
We visited a few weekends ago and we're really impressed. I ordered the pastrami and my husband ordered the special of the day, which was a cold turkey sandwich of sorts. Both were amazing and we devoured them. They also have a really great iced coffee. I highly recommend the iced toffee nut latte. I had it and could have drank 6 more. It isn't a secret that this place is good, so be prepared to wait a little bit for both to go and in-house orders. read more
A nice cafe offering breakfast and lunch. We stopped to pick up some sandwiches to eat at the Hood River and watch the kite boarders and wind surfers. Sandwiches were tasty with pickles and grilled veggies, however it was a bit greasy and leaked juices when bitten into so be sure to grab extra napkins. Also the wait was a bit long long even though the cafe was not full and I saw about 6 people working the back. Food and drinks were kind of on the expensive side too, spent $67 for 4 sandwiches, 2 bags of chips and 2 can/bottle of soda/juice. read more
2 years ago
Favorite brunch spot in Hood River! Whenever I travel to Hood River I make a point of stopping here and I've been doing it for 10 plus years! A superb spot where you can take a window seat and no matter what day of the week it is you will always find a cozy spot to take in the sights. Simple menu of sandwiches, bagels, and egg muffins but perfect for breakfast or brunch! Menu consists of organic ingredients with kombucha and other drinks and the prices are fair and reasonable. It's located on a busy corner in the heart of Hood River which makes for interesting sights. read more
4 years ago
Homemade sourdough muffins early in the morning? Don't mind if I do! We were driving through to another area and were glad they opened really early. We came right at opening so no line on a weekday morning so we took our time to decide what to get. I ended up getting the trex with sausage based on other reviews on Yelp and was not disappointed. I also really enjoyed that they had white cheddar on their menu as an option - it's not something I usually see so definitely stood out! Sausage patty was flavorful and the egg was cooked a little runny but not oozing out of the muffin. Waaaay better as an option if you're looking for a mcmuffin in your morning. Bread had a nice chew and crunch to hold everything together - baked in house YUM. Come check them out if you want a delicious breakfast sandwich to fuel your day! I also tried their snickerdoodle latte and reminded me of a Starbucks holiday drink. On the sweeter side but nice option to cozy up to on a gloomy morning. Space is pretty large too with bar seating and tables so you have space to enjoy unless you just want to take it to go. They seem to have a pretty extensive menu for their breakfast and lunch menu with some vegan options as well. read more
Finding gluten free food while traveling can be a bit difficult, especially in smaller areas. My fiance found this place along the route we were taking and I'm so glad that we stopped in! I had the gluten free bacon waffle with maple syrup and a gluten free muffin. The waffle was good. When I peeked inside the bag holding the muffin, it looked too good to be try. So much so that I asked a wait staff if it was indeed gluten free, they took one look and said no. They apologized and got me a gluten free one. That's the only reason I didn't give 5 stars. Had I not asked and just assumed I'd been served the correct one to begin with, our trip would have been...less enjoyable. I'm glad they were kind enough to remedy the situation. read more
2 years ago
I needed a quick bite before leaving town and was really craving a sandwich. I actually found River Daze cafe on yelp. Saw great reviews and quick access. Was able to park right out front and pop in and ordered a turkey sandwich that was on special with arugula, mama, Lils, peppers, and avocado. The French bread that the sandwich was on was something from the heavens. I've never had a French bread roll. That good. Kudos to the baker. Service was pretty good, they actually rung up my order incorrectly, but was quick to void transaction and get it squared away. Super friendly staff, and really great vibe. I really want to come back here and you should certainly check it out when you're in town. read more
After driving up from Government camp area, we were looking forward to a casual lunch. This place located near the river was a great stop! They have a large menu of sandwiches, and you can tell all of their ingredients are fresh and the bread is homemade. We ordered two sandwiches (turkey melt + Italian), a latte, a lemonade, and a peanut butter cookie. All came out pretty quickly and were very good -- especially the lemonade and turkey melt. The French bread is delicious, especially toasted! I did feel like the latte was just average, and not worth adding when there's better coffee in town. This is a great spot to grab a bite before hitting a hike! read more
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2 years ago
I had the BEST gluten free avocado toast here. The GF bread was delicious and filling (not like the typical tiny/dry GF bread). The staff was friendly and helpful. I'm only sad I discovered this place on my last day in Hood River. read more
2 years ago
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202 D Cascade Ave
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