Was traveling through Oregon and stopped in for something warm after the falls on a rainy day. This place didn't disappoint! The nice lady at the counter answered our questions and made suggestion. We ordered white mocha's, and each had a breakfast burrito and salsa. HUGE burritos and hot and tasty. Love the ambiance and free use of the guitars and games. I could see making this my coffee base if I was local. Love the Christian touch and giving my business to people who don't mind letting their faith show. If we're ever in the area again, we will be back! read more

I ordered a 16oz vanilla matcha and instead received straight milk. There was not a hint of matcha in the drink, I would not recommend or order again. read more

Thirsty Cafe Coffee Bar - 16oz vanilla "matcha" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

A cute coffee place. I was greeted by a pleasant white woman. She got me a free pup cup for my doggo. Coffee was decent. If you ignore the Christian writings on the wall, it's a good coffee stop. I did not eat food here so cannot comment on wait times others have experienced. Also when I visited on Sunday afternoon, it was empty. read more

Thirsty Cafe Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

Making a coffee stop on our Hood River Fruit Loop adventure, this place is our usual go-to for a snack (can you say cherry pastry?) and a coffee (how about a brown sugar cardamom oat milk latter?). The vibe has changed since our last visit but the coffee was good, the pastry delicious and the service quick (even though the barista was pretty vocal about how many hours she worked a week and how tired she was). It's a cute little cafe with seating inside and out, as well as a jigsaw puzzle being worked on a table and guitars for playing hanging on the wall. read more

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This is a direct quote that I just heard the barista use as I'm sitting here after another guest engaged her in a conversation regarding the idea of raising the minimum wage: Customer: "What about the single mom who can't get any other job?" Barista: "She should keep her legs closed." Yikes. Lemme just pack my stuff up and gtfo. Hi, I used to be a poor single mom. Maybe the barista who doesn't want to lose customers should keep her mouth closed? It was so hurtful to hear this barista attack single mothers without any provocation, implying that all of us are immoral and promiscuous, and therefore deserve low wages. How incredibly ignorant. It literally made me feel so grossed out I had to leave. This was incredibly disappointing as I recently moved to town and am actively looking for a new coffee shop with wifi that is closer than Hood River. I'll never spend money here again, though. read more

Found this place as we were leaving Cascade Locks. Lovely, charming and quaint cafe, Will definitely come back. read more

Drove her specifically to check it out and maybe buy a hat or something with their logo.. and a coffee of course! The lady who served us was not very hospitable. Coffee didn't have any flavor as I ordered and tasted way too bitter. No logo merch to purchase. I drove all the way from Vancouver Wa as I was happy to support a Faith based establishments. read more

We got there after a small hike near the Cascade Locks view point. Since we relied on the Colombia Gorge express , this place was located very conveniently (for us) near the CAT bus stop. Nice cozy coffee shop , only tried the coffees which turned out to be good . Service was quick (btw we were the only ones at around 3pm) . Bathroom was neat. This place has a unique decor all throughout and a good window seating . Only reason to drop a star from the rating : kind of felt odd that there was a sign about not letting kids destroy the puzzles etc . We didn't have any kids with us during the visit, but still felt a bit odd (maybe the business had a bad past experience but still ...) read more

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Stopped off to grab some coffee on a road trip. Thought it would be just okay coffee but we were in for a treat. This coffee shop was so cute! The lady working was very nice. I had a peppermint mocha with great flavor not to sweet could taste the fresh coffee. Also grabbed some chocolate covered espresso beans for a treat. I would absolutely recommend stopping if you are in town or passing through. read more

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Awesome coffee and excellent bagels! I came back for two more, ha ha!!! Such a cute coffee and breakfast spot with a good seating area. read more

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So cute, bright and cheerful! Latte was perfect and loved the avacado toast. If in Cascade Locks, definitely worth the stop!

As a southbound PCT hiker, I walked into Thirst Coffee Bar hungry and left impressed. The chorizo burrito was hearty and well-seasoned, the all everything bagel with cream cheese was fresh and flavorful, and the coffee was spot-on. The service was warm and welcoming from the moment I stepped in, making me feel right at home. The ambiance is a perfect mix of cozy and lively--guitar players in one corner, puzzle boards on the tables, and plenty of space for anyone who just wants to relax. This is the kind of place that makes you want to linger. Five stars, every time. read more

Stop at this cafe and I ordered a coffee and sandwich to go!! More people come in and the girl behind the counter could make there drinks and also someone bagel but I couldn't get my sandwich to go.. I asked for a refund and she was very rude when I said other people could get their order but I couldn't!! Very disappointed and she needs some customer service skills!! I am a server as well and make a living on being professional she needs either some help or a new career!! I dropped a lot of money here and she couldn't even bother!!! I'm not even sure if I got a refund.!! read more

My early morning pre-hike stop in Cascade Locks for a cozy, homey space with friendly baristas and gluten free muffins :)

We needed a bite for breakfast before a nearby hike, so we thought we'd give Thirsty Cafe a try. We arrived around 8am Sunday, they had a customer outside and a couple inside. The place is cute, and I liked that they have a sidewalk window option. I ordered drip as my drink, and the coffee was very good. Unfortunately, these were the only positives we experienced this day. Our interactions with the staff weren't very pleasant unfortunately. The gentleman who took our order had a lip full of chewing tobacco...which is certainly his right, but can be (and was for us) a bit off-putting in a restaurant setting. Both he and one female employee, who was handing out food orders, came across as unhappy and disinterested. Another lady came outside to place plants on the table and counter, and even she looked unhappy. Bad day? We ordered my coffee, a latte, a breakfast sandwich, and burrito. Once we ordered we stepped aside. After a bit of a wait a burrito was announced and set outside on the counter, and as we'd ordered one and were the only customers outside, we assumed it was ours. We overheard, however, that it was meant for an inside customer. Rather than pull it back in they left it for us...which was another bummer, as the rest of our order took an exorbitant amount of time resulting in the burrito being cold once we got to eat. As for taste, the burrito was decent, would've been better hot of course, and was fairly small compared to most breakfast burritos we've had. The breakfast sandwich was simply not good. It was on a bagel, which was neither toasted nor grilled. Inside was a relatively thin slice of egg, 2 slices of Canadian bacon, and cream cheese. The trouble was mostly in the ratios: the amount of cream cheese was surprising, so much cream cheese on both sides that it was sliding out as I tried to eat it and completely overtook the taste of the sandwich. I actually love cream cheese, but I couldn't taste either of the other toppings...there was literally no flavor or taste at all except the cheese. Honestly I ended up eating half the bagel with the cream cheese and called it. It just wasn't enjoyable. I'm sad to say it was really a poor experience overall, but with good, hot drip coffee. There's always a chance that it was an off day for the food and the staff, but we weren't happy campers. read more

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Upon entering this cafe we were met with a sign on the espresso machine warning us that if you have misbehaving children you'll be charged extra. I immediately felt uncomfortable with my two children in tow even though they were just standing with me quietly. We got our items to go and left pretty quickly. I have empathy for this shop if they've been having issues with unruly kiddos but I think those issues should be dealt with independently instead of threatening every tired parent in need of a pick me up with a fine. Our barista was friendly, my chai was fine and our cookie was okay. Nothing worth returning for in my opinion. Still giving four stars because I won't tank a small business' rating. read more

Teeny tiny breakfast burrito -- for a full price. I should have read the other reviews here that mentioned the burritos were small. Anyways, the burrito I got was about one-third the size of a normal burrito, for about 90% the price. Definitely a case of shrinkflation. Something that Dollar Stores do to mislead their customers. Also, it was even freshly-made, but wrapped and heated in a microwave. One step above a gas station burrito. Gnarly cheese that resembled plastic, no flavor. No hot sauce offered either. I'm surprised they pull this, since their main customers are hikers coming through the Pacific Coast Trail and need calories to fuel their day. A much better breakfast is at the Bridgeside. A proper breakfast there is a buck more, $10. read more

Thirsty Cafe Coffee Bar - This is not a burrito; it's more a large taco. Very misleading. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

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Beautiful, kind, amazing, sweet women‍ ! Such a cute coffee shop 10/10 would recommend going !!

Had the chance to visit this little cafe after a hike at Dry Creek Falls. The ladies inside were very friendly and I quickly felt that it was a family-owned cafe. They had a little walk-up window and made the beverages and foods right in front of you. It's quite a cute spot right in town. My only complaint about the place is, although the barista was wearing a mask, I did see what may have been her husband and son (or friends of theirs as they were quite comfortable) not wearing masks on all the way when they were inside even when they were making food. Coming from San Francisco, we are hyper-aware and it was quite a turn off. I think our fear is that even if YOU think you're safe, we see people catch covid all the time who we may have trusted. In order to protect people but still keep business alive, please be aware of your customers and wear a mask at all times. No one wants to be put in a position to toss out their food after seeing something like this or worse, having to confront a business owner who should know better. read more

Thirsty Cafe Coffee Bar - Very cute outdoor window ordering - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

very yummy coffee, and food. The barista was able to make me a latte with something that was not necessarily on the menu (cinnamon). There was 1 worker and got our stuff out pretty quick for us. best coffee ever. read more

This is a great little coffee shop with a nice atmosphere to it. You can tell these are good people here who love to serve. If you want a great cup of coffee in a nice little town, take a drive from Portland out to Cascade Locks. Start out early and enjoy the Columbia Gorge read more

So disappointed! This is such a cute coffee shop and had a horrible customer service there. I asked the barista about my order and she said it takes a long time. Ok well then that is something you should tell people up front especially if you are in hurry to be somewhere. The barista was RUDE and not very friendly at all to everyone. Plus the cashier looks like she didn't know how to multitask since she has to ring up and make the food as well. Considering it's Mother's Day, the sun is out and everyone is out, so getting a coffee and a snack should not be a 45 min wait. It took 30 mins to get my lemon loaf which was my 2nd item. I ordered 3 items and one got 2 of them after waiting so long then I walked out. People behind got their order and still waiting for my last item. Maybe I will try them again if I am back in the area. Coffee and lemon loaf was good though read more

Thirsty Cafe Coffee Bar - Coffee was good though - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

Thank goodness for Thirsty Cafe! We completed a gorgeous 6-mile hike in the pouring rain, and throughout the last 2 miles all we could talk about was wanting a hot mocha. We saw Thirsty Cafe on our way in and decided to give it a try. First off, the woman working was SUPER FRIENDLY. We enjoyed our chat very much. Most importantly, the mochas were DELICIOUS: Hot, flavorful, rich, and not too sweet. My mocha was definitely gone too quickly. We also got two breakfast burritos: one sausage and one chorizo. They were kind of bland and on the smaller side. The salsas served with them definitely helped, but we would not order the burritos again. The mochas? We *will* be back for those! read more

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We stumbled upon this cafe after a visit to Multnomah Falls. It's a little over 15 minutes past the Falls. We already had coffee in the car so we just wanted something hot to eat. I don't know how they did it but the breakfast sandwich is one of the best I've ever had. The bagel tasted freshly baked, not store bought. It had ham, cheddar, egg and a schmear of cream cheese. Delicious. The ham tasted real and fresh. Not like you sometimes get at other coffee shops. The food items appear to be heated by convection oven. I'm fine with that. Their menu also had breakfast burritos, avocado toast and various pastries. I'd be willing to bet their coffee is amazing. I hope one day to visit again. After reading other reviews, I'd like to add that both workers were wearing masks and the place seemed very clean. No inside seating. read more

Thirsty Cafe Coffee Bar - Breakfast sandwich on a bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

What a cute little cafe!! We decided to stop here in Cascade Locks before we went out searching for waterfalls around the area. Some of the cute little cafe check offs it has: 1. Adorable little sign- CHECK. 2. Ability to eat outside if you choose-CHECK. 3. Decently priced coffee & tea drinks-CHECK. 4. Adorably designed dining area that makes you want to relax and enjoy your drink-CHECK. 5. Great service-CHECK. I ordered to the 16oz cappucino that was delicious. I did not order the breakfast burrito that is listed as $5.95. I did read some good reviews about the burrito. If I'm in Cascade Locks again, I will try the breakfast burrito. read more

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This was such a fortuitous stop after a hike at Eagle Creek Trail. Lovely, relaxing environment, wonderful staff -- and the decaf cappuccino was absolutely stunning! I opted for the egg bites, too, and those were equally delicious. I'll definitely be back. read more

My wife and I decided to try this little coffee shop before we headed home. A delightful young lady was behind the counter. We used the walk up window to order. We had no idea there was seating for about 2 dozen people inside, until we were asked if we were going to eat her or take it to go. After our initial order we went inside. It is a clean and cute two room business. The young lady kept us updated as to the status of our order. Customers continued to come and go. It was wonderful to see the customers keep coming. We hope business continues this way as it is getting colder outside....sort of. We found out the coffee shop has been open about 3 1/2 years. The ice tea is nice without sugar. We had a sausage breakfast burrito, oatmeal, a breakfast sandwich, and an apple maple muffin. Everything tasted great and were ready in a normal amount of time! I tried the drink special pumpkin spice dirty chai. For a non-coffee drinker it was amazing. We look forward to returning here on our next trip to Cascade Locks! read more

Thirsty Cafe Coffee Bar - Her is the view of the entrance while seated at the large community table. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

This quaint coffee shop is on the path to Mt. Hood just East of Multnomah Falls. Well worth stopping for for a warm cup on a cold day. The workers were funny and adorable as well as friendly and warm. The avocado toast stands with some of the beat avocado toast I have tried. A perfect balance of savory goodness and fresh sprouts. The bread consistency with olive oil and light toast balanced the dish. The seating is cozy with couches and creative decor and lighting. I did not ask the brand of coffee being poured but it is delightfully perfect as well. read more

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Absolutely loved our chai tea drinks. We even received a 10% discount. Adorable tea house with high quality drinks and pastries. We discovered this place while walking around Cascade Locks town. Learned that they just opened this past summer and are new to the gorge trail. A definite stop for a drink when stopping through Cascade Locks. A charming cafe to recharge and relax at while on your adventures. read more

Thirsty Cafe Coffee Bar - Spread joy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

Love this place! Super cute on the inside. My mocha is delish, with coconut milk. I also love the healthy protein bar. Hubby says his pumpkin spice latte is yummy, and the apple maple muffin, was good too! The staff is super friendly and helpful. read more

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Cute place but my drink tasted water down. The girl who helped me was new nice but didn't understand was I was ordering. She had to get help and the drink was still not done right. It was ok but I would try a hot coffee next time I am in town. read more

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This is the sweetest, most lovely little coffee bar. We stumbled upon this place because we happened to be driving by. How lucky we were to find it! The interior is quite cozy with seating that's reminiscent of a farmhouse. Strong coffee and super tasty espresso drinks. The honey lavender latte was spot on. Breakfast burrito was yummy. Get the salsa, it's a nice touch to the egg, potato, cheese deliciousness that's inside the burrito. Another fun aspect of this place is how many PCT hikers swing by for their morning brew. It's pretty neat to have a coffee place like this that fosters such a gathering of people. We overheard some great conversations from hikers around the world talking about their experiences. read more

Thirsty Cafe Coffee Bar - Nice, outdoor seating. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

The vibe was cute but the coffee wasn't great. Got a caramel macchiato but it had no caramel lol

Hello, I just do not understand. I have been in this coffee bar many, many times. Have had, at the very worst, maybe two yummy coffees out of the more than a hundred that I've drank. All others were better than yummy. Yep, they are so good that they live with growing pains. If the line is long, wait patiently, or try it another time. They are worth waiting for. Our dear God has a presence here; you can feel the warmth and goodness immediately. Kindest regards, Joel read more

We were looking for a nice quiet place for coffee and found it here. Service was good and the muffins were most excellent. Sat at the window and watched the weather- very pleasant read more

The place is cute - and it seems clean. The espresso was decent. Someone there obviously loves inspirational signage. First thing we saw was a hand made "please be nice sign" - big eye roll. My experience was that the staff wasn't friendly - They didn't greet one person that walked in while I was there. You just stand there hoping they acknowledge you not knowing where you're supposed to order. I regrettably ordered a $10 breakfast burrito that I watched get put in microwave. There was no detectable egg, but lots and lots of shredded potato and cheese. If you ask for salsa or ketchup, that will surprise the staff. The baked good looked good but I wanted real food. In sum, they're not friendly, the food is expensive and not good. Don't bother. They obviously dislike non locals. read more

Coffee drinks were good, normal, certainly not extraordinary, breakfast burrito left much to be desired, a very cheese forward microwaved burrito. I would normally not even leave a review except that it was SO DISAPPOINTING the barista was NOT wearing her mask. Not only rude and inconsiderate but a blatant disregard for the mask mandate implemented by the state. Bummer as Cascade Locks is better for having a cute coffee shop. Not sure I see this business is worth supporting given the level of disrespect for others health and safety by the people who work there. read more

Kaitlyn and the crew are amazing. They are a blessing to my day as well as my life. To making new friends.

What a great find! Hard to stop in during a Washington/ Oregon road trip. Cute and clean location, best white choclate cinnamon latte I've had yet. read more

Thirsty Cafe Coffee Bar - White chocolate cinnamon latte and a frosted Oregon state shaped shortbread cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

Fun little spot great location for mtg up with others. Good and beverage are delicious.