Ambiance: 8/10 so cute, really small shop in a small town. Can't sit inside but still super cute…read more Service: 7/10 they were nice and friendly. The owner was very welcoming. Food: Spring green Ice cream 10/10: a herby and smooth ice cream. Fantastic flavor and texture. These guys know how to know how to make ice cream. I was blown away. Truly some of the best ice cream I've ever had. Chowders: 5/10 these were really creative dishes that just fell flat. The flavor was not coming through so likely not enough salt or acid. The concepts for the soups were great just unfortunately didn't taste it Bread: 7/10 great portions with the chowder. Great chew and crust.

I love the fact that you can grab your chowder or icecream and sit by the river out back to enjoy…read more We tried the NW chowder added prawns & Butternut squash and sage with chorizo meatballs. $14 plus 4 for adding the prawns for a point (bowl) it's $26 for a quart. We did not try ice cream this visit but I did try an iced Vietnamese coffee. It was a little different made with coconut milk and spices. $7 overall good experience and will likely be back for icecream next time we visit this quaint town.

The fella running the place was very friendly in a genuine sort of way. I felt like I had already…read moreknown him for ages and was just paying a visit to a friend. I don't like or eat fish, I was picking up an order for someone else. Despite my aversion to fish, as I sat alone in the car with the order, I smelled it. It smelled intoxicating. It really got my belly rumbling. However, my fiance, the rightful recipient of the fish and chips; told me it was delicious with a mouthful of halibut. Unprompted. I heard the slaw here was very good. I ate the slaw that came with her order. The slaw is beyond "very good". This is a masterclass in slaw. Bright, fresh, crunchy, and flavorful. This is a mature and civilized slaw. I drank the slaw water at the bottom of the little cup when I was finished. This is embarassing to admit but I don't regret doing this. I would do it again. Encouraged by how delicious the slaw was, I stole a fry from my darling when she was not paying attention. It's not fair to compare a french fry to a bite of serious slaw. But compared to other fries I've had, this fry is a well regarded and seriously respectable fry. Even after steaming in the takeout box during the short drive, and cooling to near room temperature before I managed to steal one, this fry held its crunch. The fry was flavorful enough to stand quite well on its own without dipping. A very yummy fry. As I type this review I'm thinking about the best way to pilfer more fries before they're all gone. Exceptional food. I won't allow this to be our last visit.

A friend asked me to go kayaking in Nehalem. She saw something in a paper that was introducing a…read morefood cart in town. "We will go paddling on the river then grab some fish and chips." Sounds like fun and tasty so we left early on Saturday morning. We splashed in and played for a few hours. After getting out of the water we walked to the food cart restaurant on the bank of Nehalem river. When we walked up there was a sign "Waiting Time One Hour". Ok! It's a three day warm winter weekend so many people headed to the coast. We ordered beer and chatted away the time. This is a good food cart, outside seating on the river on the sunny day. The cart is associated.with the roadside store in the downtown. The back of the store has a covered deck with tables in case it rains. Prices are high, for three piece halibut with a dab of coleslaw and overcook cold french fries was $32. My friend had the three-piece cod for $26ish. My friend really wanted to try this place and she enjoyed the cod. I, on the other hand, have had better with Moore sloth and fries at other places on the coast., But you're here, right. You're on a mini vacation, just enjoy the warm winter day and nice food.

Caribou Crunch + Salted Caramel Hazelnut + Warm Waffle Cone=awesome decisions by the beach…read more They were very generous with their samples as well. While we did not partake in any of the candy or the fudges that they carry, we were very tempted! A quick and sweet stop, but a necessary one.

To the owner: a super sweet young gal was giving sample spoons, scooping ice cream for purchase,…read moremaking waffles, and tending the cash register all with a smile and...ALL BY HERSELF ON A LABOR DAY WEEKEND! A lesson in how to schedule might be in order. Hey, good Caribou flavor ice cream.

Randomly stumbled upon this cute shop on the strip by the seaside. They sell interesting sweets,…read morewhat seemed like a loca version of see's candies w variety of chocolate assortments, ice cream, and lots of other goodies. Go check them out! I especially loved all the fresh taffees and the random flavors! Ex. Chicken and waffle, butter popcorn, banana split... Staff are also super friendly and loves dogs! One of the cashiers there told me she moved to this town because her dogs can run freely on the beach! People who have seen her Yorkie run claims it's the cutest and happiest dog they have seen!

We came 10 min before closing and they were already locked up. I have a sad 3 year old.read more

So good! The reviews are spot on! We loved the stroll to this cute coffee bar. Ordered two…read morebreakfast sandwiches. Both excellent! Can't complain about a thing! Just know... no seating.. we used the porch rail. Maybe you can get a seat on a bench outside... otherwise... take it and walk! Worth it!

Two lattes and a raspberry filled donut here this morning. Nice location just a few steps from the…read morebeach -- we stopped in for a bite during our morning beach walk. No indoor seating, and just a few benches outside, which get filled quickly during prime time. The folks behind the counter are very cheery and helpful. Small selection of fresh pastries - the donut was really good with a generous amount of raspberry filling. I had one of the specialty lattes which had raspberry and chocolate flavor -- it was good, but pretty sweet. My wife had a regular latte which she said was excellent. Nice spot for a quick break, but not someplace you go with your laptop for some wireless work.

We love all things Nehalem! Such a warm community and such great markets and we could not be…read morehappier than living here.

That old blonde hag behind the counter really needs to learn how to be a people person. I wasnt…read moresure if that broad just didn't like us as we walked in cause she had that look like she was smelling shit or if she's truly just a miserable person in general lol. She could learn how to smile....even fake smile...talk about feeling like we were inconveniencing her by buying snacks since all 2 restaurants in that "Hills have eyes" town were closed. As we drove down the road, my daughter decided to look up google reviews on the business and all the reviews speak about that old blonde witch behind the counter. She had us laughing down the road for miles because everything everyone wrote was pretty much everything we experienced w her lmao. How the owner doesn't know that or see it is beyond me( I wonder if he/she reads their reviews?)....then again, maybe she is the owner? either way,if you decide to visit just be prepared......I know I would have approached it differently had I known Anyway.....The service sucked. The employees attitude sucked. The store looked run down. The "Bean & Cheese" burritos that turned out to be BBQ burritos SUCKED!(so gross!) Seriously, not ONE good quality about this store. It'll save you if you're dying of thirst but just know you'll have those judging old wrinkly eyes staring you down the whole time to make you feel like you're an inconvenience lol

Even though we had to wait for about 30 min. The food and service was amazing . Had some drinks…read morewhile we waited. Enjoyed the beautiful weather.

Meatloaf sandwich with sweet potato fries: 4.this was a hearty meal. The meatloaf was flavorful and…read morenot dry, and the sweet potato fries were also good. Rockfish tacos: very plentiful toppings. Fish seemed a little dry. Overall, a good place to go if you're looking for a more substantial meal in Manzanita. Service was friendly, seating a little limited.

Excellent service. Menu is marked for gluten free. The halibut sandwich was able to be modified to…read moregrilled so GF. Their fries are coated with gluten, so a baked potato was substituted. Manzanita salad was delicious; they make their own Marionberry dressing. Family owned; enjoyed chatting with the staff. Nicely updated interior. Focus is on fresh food!

The food is good from what my group said . Mine was good…read morejust a basics fish sandwich The service was decent the waiter checked on us and filled waters when low . For me the problem was the portion size compared to the price. If I am will to pay the price of a fish sandwich then I expect a big piece of fish and more than 17 fries ( I counted mine ) . Every thing is suppose to be locally sourced, from the coffee , food to the alcohol. I am glade I didn't get a drink after seeing the portion sizes . I know it is a tourist area but come on .

The food is excellent and beautifully presented. A warm…read moreinviting atmosphere. The host is very welcoming and takes time to become acquainted and share some local history. Highly recommend!!!

We have been here a few times and the food is very consistent. It is always served hot and is…read morefairly authentic. I have tried their specials as well as their lasagna. Th lasagna is flavorful and has a lot of cheese which I appreciate. The service has always been good and they have a great selection of drinks you can order. I sat outside once and it was so peaceful and enjoyable. Def a great place to get some good Italian food.