We visited Red Berry Barn to pick up strawberries as they were one of the few places open with…read moreHoods on Memorial Day. Walking in at 9AM, they had plenty of prepicked pints on a table and also an entire field of strawberries available for U-Pick. Pricing is actually cheaper for the pre-picked pints, but I assume that's because U-Pick means you're eating while picking as well. Red Berry Barn grows three types of strawberries on their farm. Firstly, probably 30-40 rows of Hoods, then some Shuksans, and finally the ever popular (for farmers, given the day-neutral designation) Albion. It's actually quite easy telling the three apart. The Hoods are overgrown, barely kept organized into rows, with lighter color leaves hiding all of the strawberry red deliciousness hiding underneath. The Shuksans in the center, are the tallest of the plants, with striking dark green foliage. The Albions in the last rows look almost emaciated, with small leaves barely able to support the ample stock of strawberries growing from them. Red Berry Barn doesn't have any particular system for organized picking unlike some other U-Pick farms. Most the field was flush with berries, so we just wandered around wherever we wanted to pick the strawberries. We went here specifically to purchase and pick Hoods. The strawberries here aren't like those of other farms. For some reason, the Hoods are much larger, perhaps 3-4x the size of other Hoods, but still with the protruding cap. The outer shell is also quite a bit harder than the typical soft Hood. The taste isn't the same either, being still sweet and plump with good strawberry fragrance, but missing some of the perfumy quality an excellent Hood has from some of the non U-Pick farms. The skin is also much firmer - usually Hoods only last a day or two before going bad due to how delicate their skins are, but on Day 2, these strawberries were still firm. I have no idea if it's the terroir or the growing and fertilizer regimen fed to the strawberries or not. The Shuksans didn't seem to be ready at the time we visited. I tried a couple that looked ripe on the plants, but they were still mostly hard and tasted like sour water. The Albions, however, were among the best Albions I've had, at least the most ripe ones which consist of perhaps only 5% of the crop. They're super sweet and almost reach Hood levels of perfumy quality but with a different taste. Most Albions, however, basically taste like cold storage grocery store strawberries. Just to hammer it in more - the best of the everbearing and/or day neutral varieties like Albion can be great, but on average, they are worse than June-bearing varieties! Albion especially I think is built for shelf life thanks to the waxy coat on the exterior and the firm interior. We ended up buying a half flat of Hoods to save us some time, and picked up a $16 basket that probably fit around 3-4 pints of strawberries. Red Berry Farm derinitely does in a pinch to get some fresh strawberries. I don't think their Hoods are as good as from other farms, but they're still miles better than any grocery store strawberry.

We love this farm store with all it has to offer. The apple cider donuts are warm and fresh. They…read morealso have pumpkin donuts. The milkshake & donut combo is my favorite. They have great tasting pies as well. We love the take and bake frozen pie to keep on hand. They have a wonderful variety of jams, sauces and syrups. Love grabbing a few items to add to gift baskets. They have some great soup starters and chili mix. They have a private parking lot right off 99fwy. Make a day of it and head over to Sleigh bells right up the road.

On a busy Friday with two toddlers and an eager excited birthday boy, one of the main people took…read morean incredible amount of time to discuss exactly what the birthday boy in question wanted. Never mind the long line(s) they were dealing with, the kindness they showed to my son on a busy Friday meant the world to me. One of the requests was a Skyrim and Legend of Zelda monogram and man did they deliver. It was all done by hand, and was done to perfection. While I can't comment about the taste (yet), I am very grateful to the kind lady behind the counter that made my son feel special on his day.

In an industry that has tons of competition, Baskin-Robbins never fails to satisfy. Their pecan…read morepralines and peppermint ice cream are among the best. It's unfortunate that some of the more esoteric flavors like breakfast in bed are not sold year round. Services always friendly and fast.

This past summer, i cannot recall the number of times we had stopped by this Cuppa Yo location. It…read moreseems to be a local favorite and I can see why. I'd say mainly because there isn't much going on in North Plains. But here's a little bit about Cuppa Yo: = Location / Parking = It's only about a quarter mile away off the Glencoe exit, in the newer shops area of North Plains. Plenty of parking. Only be aware of the indoor daycare center next to it. Actually, that's perfect... Feed the kids froyo and drop them off all hyped up and crazy at daycare haha! = Tha FRO and YO Toppings = They have your typical vanilla, milk chocolate, strawberry shortcake, dole whip, and tart. But really love the fact that when I've been here they would rotate flavors with things like salted caramel, root beer, cake batter, coffee, and a good mix of fruity sorbet types from berries to tropical POGs. And I'm pretty sure I've seen some gelato flavors too. I mean for me, it's like a new visit every time! As for toppings, they've got plenty! From cereals to waffle bits. Boba, cheesecake, crushed candy bars, peanut butter chips, fresh chopped fruits, to mochi, to nuts, and a nice variety of sauces! You name it, it's likely there! Pricing is by the ounce, so typically with a large and small cup, I know we've spent between $15 to $20 total (with tip). Really not too bad, in my opinion. Plus i like utilizing the Square point system. = Service = The kids running the place have been welcoming and receptive. Never have I seen them mad or bored or on their phone ignoring people. They keep the toppings area clean, and I've seen them wipe down tables and mop the flooring. Sorry, I'm just observant with these things. But trust me, I've been to some nasty Menchie locations, like the one off 185th, which is simply "bleh gross!" = TL;DR = Go back to the top and READ my review! This may be a franchise location, but I know I've ran into the owners who seem really nice. Plus they run this place well. Therefore, I'm in support of these guys 100%!!!

This was our first time visiting and it's in the perfect location after a morning of fun play at…read moreHappy Play next door. When we entered, we were immediately greeted by the lovely staff that told us that the first Wednesday of the month is "No Weigh Wednesday" where there is a flat rate for both the small ($6) and big cup ($9) as long as content of the cup stays under the rim. What a great deal! The space is bright and open and filled with accents of fun colors - very appealing for the little kiddos. They had about 10 choices for froyo flavors from your classic vanilla and chocolate to seasonal and fun ones like the spicy watermelon sorbet and I'm sure there are other flavors on rotation as well. There is a wall of dry toppings bar filled with candy, cereal, waffle cone pieces but my favorite is the "wet" toppings bar filled with fresh fruit and boba and my favorite topping of all - tiny little mochi bites! I also love that they had different colors of these too! Another surprise was the color changing spoons and the little whimsical touch of finding the toy yoda scavenger hunt when you are enjoying your yummy froyo in the shop. Treat yourself to some froyo next time you're in the area!

First warm night of spring, and this place was hopping! They moved the line quickly…read more Great flavor choices, delicious ice cream. They won't split a scoop though.

I haven't had a bad scoop yet. Big portions. I'm really hooked on their banana splits.read more

We enjoy the visits, and this has been our go-to spot for birthday gift-giving for our kids'…read morefriends. The staff are helpful, friendly, and great at gift wrapping. The prices are reasonable and selection is much cooler/more educational than your department stores. Very glad to have this business in our community!

Piccolo Mondo is a good toy store with a great selection. Prices are ok. Staff is helpful and…read morefriendly.

Such amazing fudge. Tried a sample and I knew I was sold…read more Loved visiting and seeing a bunch of different flavors available, the chocolate raspberry flavor and the peppermint flavors were some really memorable ones.

I was walking around checking out Forest Grove, as it's not an area I am in often. The downtown…read morearea here feels cute and slow, small town. This marketplace is an independent shop offering wines, coffee, and gelato in an Italian-style setting. Some items are local, some imported. You can sip while you shop. It's quite charming. Staff was welcoming. I didn't actually browse any of the goods for purchase so ai can't speak much to the variety or quality. I went straight for the gelato. I got two-flavors: passion fruit and vanilla. It hit the spot.

The service is always spot on. And you can get really good gelato or affogoto!! Caffeine or…read moredecaffeinated, so what's stopping you?? Go!

Great experience with samples. High quality chocolate truffles! Lots of options to pick from for…read moregifts.

Amazing find! It was amazing experience…read more Customer service was so kind and nice Would come again