BEST HUCKLEBERRY MILKSHAKES!!! Cute store. Nice service. Drove the Fruit Loop for the first time on a weekend in March.

Not sure if it was the time of day or they were in a slow mode but they only had 1 flavor of pie available. That was why I chose to stop here . It was nice they had their jelly's out to sample. But that's the novelty of these types of stores is they are a per day kind of selection read more

Cute little farm to souvenir store. This was somewhere between an orchard gift shop and high end souvenir shop. I was looking for something like Apple Hill in California. I know there are a ton of great farms and orchards in Oregon, so I started my explorations here. I'd read that they have a mean marionberry shake. When I got there, I saw that, for a dollar more, they also had huckleberry. I'm not sure if I've ever tried huckleberry, so I wasn't sure if I would even like it as much as marionberry, which is my favorite. So I picked marionberry, and it was bomb. Although it was on the expensive side for $8.99, it was pretty good. I also purchased a marionberry peach turnover for $5, and thought that was just okay. I loved their selection of high end jams and syrups. They have so many artisan products that would make great mother's day gifts. The girl who helped me was really friendly and made my milkshake right away. She gave me a free map of the Fruit Loop, which is Oregon's chain of fruit orchards with gift shops. Can't wait to explore more of those. read more

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Similar experience to my last visit. A cute, vintage-looking store selling jams and other goodies. On our visit this weekend, they had a handful of samples out. Their prices are pretty crazy - over $50 for a jar of pie filling! But some of the other things aren't bad, like warm/fresh apple turnovers for $8. Again, I wish they'd do more here like make apple butter outside, do events, etc. I'm sure I'll be back, but it always leaves me wanting for more. read more

Super cute small store in the Mt hood area. They sell a bunch of delicious mustards and honey. They have some pastries, cookies, shakes and ice cream as well. Lots of picnic tables outside to enjoy your treats. Cute little stop if you're looking for a snack or something to take back home with you to remember your trip. read more

We were in the area and decided to come and pop into this shop due to hearing that it was one of the few places that you could order a huckleberry milkshake. The shop is small but has quite a few options. They had a few sample products out that were opened but not one for some of the more popular flavors. We had asked if we could try one of the jams that they didn't already have out that we were interested in buying but they wouldn't allow us to do so. We did ended ordering a hand pie, a marionberry and huckleberry milkshake. All of these items were tasty however, the huckleberry milkshake was our favorite due to it having a stronger flavor. Outside of the store, there is a lot of picnic tables and outdoor seating. This place is worth stopping by and checking out for yourself! read more

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Was glad to come across this cute little country store! I purchased some local honey and mustard after trying some of their many samples. I also had to grab a huckleberry milkshake which was delicious! Fun little pit stop while in the area. :) read more

This little country store is worth a stop for a snack if you're in the area. They have baked goods, milkshakes, ice cream, pies, jams (with jam sampling stations), and some handmade fabric goods and cards. The huckleberry milkshake is delicious. The raspberry scone is also delicious. The bathroom is clean. read more

This place used to be awesome! Now if you try to call it goes to a message stating the voicemail is not setup without ringing. We loved the pear dumplings but the lat few times they neglected to make enough to supply past lunch time. The staff acts like they are being bothered if you ask them anything. SO SAD! I hope they last, but at this rate, they'll just fade away like so many other places. Super duper disappointing! read more

The people are very nice. But they still use synthetic dyes. We hope they are able to advance their selection one day so that we can return. read more

I took my sister-in-law to this store for a milkshake. We had to wait a long time and when we finally got our huckleberry shakes, it was just milk with ice flakes in it and absolutely no flavor. I don't know how they could call it a shake. I was embarrassed to bring a guest of our valley here, and will never bring another guest to this store. I do not recommend going there. read more

I kept seeing various pamphlets/websites mention the Huckleberry Shake from Apple Valley Country Store & Bakery, so I ended up coming here to seek that out. I also tried a Strawberry Rhubarb Handpie. Both the shake and handpie were good, but not the most amazing things I've ever had. As other reviewers mentioned, there was a bit of a wait for the shake, but I didn't mind at all since I was browsing the selection of baked goods, jams, and other jarred items. They had several of their jams available to try as samples, and I picked up a jam as a gift. read more

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While visiting Portland, I discovered the Hood River Fruit Loop, which is essentially a drivable loop that features local stores, U-Pick fields, taprooms, wineries, distilleries, flower fields, fruit trees, and more. I discovered Apple Valley Country Store as a popular destination along the loop and decided to make a visit. The country store is quite literally a store, very rural like, that specializes in pies, jams, ice cream, and milkshakes. My research showed they were very well known for their marionberry and huckleberry milkshakes. During my visit, they only had marionberry available so that's what I got. The milkshakes are freshly made and are vibrantly purple in color. I'd never had a marionberry milkshake before and found this one to be creamy and smooth in texture but a bit too sweet for me personally. My parter did not think it was overly sweet so it may have just been a palate difference. Service within the store was friendly and efficient. After placing my milkshake order, I left the counter to explore the store. When the milkshake was ready, a staff member went out of the way to find me and hand deliver it to me. read more

The Mrs and I drove out to Hood River today JUST to get an apple pie from Apple Valley Country Store. I've bought my fair share and the pies from this country store is the best I've ever had. Usually I break into one on the drive back, making a huge mess in the truck. Usually. But today there were no apple pies, no cherry pies, nothing but two pies in the case - a marionberry and I don't even know what the other one was to be honest. There were four young ladies standing behind the counter, eating, laughing - playing around so I asked one of them about the apple pie and she was rude to me. Her lackluster attitude made me think I just woke her up from a catatonic nap - and perhaps I did. She told me if I wanted a pie to buy a frozen one and to be honest I'm not paying $30 for a frozen pie just to hopefully get it home without thawing out just to heat up my house. No. I won't be doing that to have one of their pies. So the consensus is no more pies from Apple Valley Country Store. We found a better Vanilla Pear Jam at Packers and that really leaves us with no other reason to return. This locale was great once, but as with most things that just do not improve with age, this Country Store just needs to be put to pasture. read more

Overcharging for everything. Frozen pies for 55$!!! Better fresh not frozen pies at Bettys in town or Packer Orchard for 20$ less. I guess you can fool the tourists but really? read more

Adorable small country store along the Fruit Loop playing reggae music with a super friendly hippyish woman, who was very helpful tending the counter. My daughter and I took a drive to the Mt. Hood area on a beautifully clear and crisp winter day because we heard this shop had great pies and it seemed like a pie kinda day. The drive along I-84 was perfect, taking our time with a stop for a drive-thru coffee 1st, of course and only took an hour from NE Portland. We picked up a super-cute handmade apron for our nephew's birthday and some homemade berry jams and syrup. Super excited to try them out! The entire drive, though, was for the frozen, bake-at-home Marionberry Peach pie!! Seriously good!! Lastly we had to grab a cherry handpie for the drive home to split. It had the perfect pastry to filling ratio and just the correct balance of sugar. Loved it. Bathroom was small but clean. We will be back as it is worth the relaxing drive! read more

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The milkshakes and fresh baked pies brought to Apple Valley Country Store. Their baked goods looked delicious but the store and outside eating area was just a little too dingy and run down for me to fully enjoy. I decided to pass on the food and instead poked around their merchandise. There is an online store where store items can get shipped to your home. read more

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The Apple Valley Country Store was one of our stops when driving the Hood River fruit loop in early October. The country store itself was pretty packed, but we made it inside and got a look at locally made aprons, jams, jerkies and soaps. The real prize at the AVCS though, was their warm pear dumpling. I waited my turn and ordered one, it was about $4 for a paper bowl filled with an aromatic perfectly baked local pear wrapped in homemade crust. There seemed to be a thin sauce poured over it, but I kind of missed that part as it was SUPER crowded. Once I paid, I took my pear and headed outside to share it with the fam. And it was...exceptional, delicious and one of a kind. I was overwhelmed at just how good it was. 100% worth the stop! read more

Cute little country store located on a picturesque curve along The Fruit Loop, it transports you back to simpler times. Very nostalgic. The store is filled with lots of souvenirs, country aprons and dish towels, and local food products most made with fruit of course! As well as fruit baked goods and their famous fruit milkshakes like Oregon Marionberry and Oregon Huckleberry or ice cream floats. During Covid they have set up a table out front where you can buy their pepper jellies, jams, mustards, famous apple butter, pastries, whole fruit pies, apple muffin mix, aprons, and of course order a shake. It's very no frills, order, pay, and if you would like to enjoy your snack there, they have lots of picnic tables space apart. We bought a pear dumpling to go and they packaged it nicely and included a little container of sauce. Heated up later that evening, it was delicious. To enjoy there, we sampled a blueberry lemon turnover. I think there were only 2 blueberries inside! While the blueberry lemon is a wonderful flavor combo, since the filling was nascent, it as really just pastry dough and disappointing. I'm sure I'll stop in again if we are in this road because it is a quaint and charming place and I'll give them another try. read more

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While making our way through the thirty file mile Hood River Fruit Loop, we made a stop here to see what all the fuss was about regarding the Huckleberry milkshakes. First thing's first- it's true, they're delicious. During COVID, the store is set up as an outdoor booth with several picnic tables spread around. You'll find cookies, hand pies, pies, milkshakes, ice cream, pie filling, jam, honey sticks and sauces for sale. Bathrooms are currently not available for safety reasons. We ended up going with the milkshake and a salted chocolate chip oat cookie. It felt like they could use some light music or a little more enthusiasm to make the experience feel a little less like a quick transaction. Maybe it was an off day for the vibe. A few of our other favorite stops along the Fruit Loop Trail included the Hood River Lavender Farm, The Gorge White House Fruit Stand and Winery, and the Old Truck Antique Shop. Enjoy your journey! read more

Apple Valley Country Store - Huckleberry milkshake - Specialty Food Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

During Covid, store is not opened to go inside. Pear dumping is warm and good. Caramel sauce is good addition. Pear is juicy and sweet. I did not add ice cream, may be next time. read more

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Always stop here while traveling the Hood River Fruit Loop! Their pies are delicious! They have a lot of samples (jams and mustards) too, so if you're not sure of your favorite flavors, you can try them first! They have various handmade and local gifts available as well. Very cute little store! Highly recommend a stop! read more

Very simple but worth stopping in to get a handmade gift or a nice dessert or shake. Had the pear dumpling with caramel sauce drizzled on top. Yum! And bought some nicely done table top decoration for the Fall along with some pot holders. read more

A great little hometown country store. They sell lots of homemade goods, including aprons, purses, pies, and are famous for their flavored apple butters. We come here every year during the apple festival because they have a ridiculously good BBQ special. Yum! read more

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A must visit whenever we are in the area! The food, the local art and vibe is just lovely.

Rude customer service and took nearly 20 min for them to make a milkshake. They also had no fresh pies and don't serve by the slice. The mom and daughter were bickering in the back while slowly making my milkshake. The huckleberry milkshake is delicious but be prepared to wait. Not many other options in the store and much nicer experience at other establishments along the fruit loop. read more

Neat little place with homemade jellies, jams and sauces. Relaxing outdoor patio a to sit and walk by the river. Homemade milk shakes or sod ice cream floats. read more

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Just a bit off the beaten path in the Hood River Fruit Loop. After our visit a couple of weeks ago, our second to this little place, we asked ourselves "Is this really worth the trip?" The best answer is "maybe". Here's what we like... ...The pies. They are good and made on premises. (see photo) Although the limited selection of prebaked pies offered for sale by the slice or whole in the store are less baked crust than we like. Our preference is to buy a frozen pie from the big selection in their freezer and bake at home for more golden outcome. Different strokes for different folks. Favs for us are bumbleberry, peach-marionberry and vanilla pear. ...The people. Store staff are friendly and "down home". And they'll double wrap those frozen pies so they'll make the trip home in good shape. (In particular if you plan ahead and bring a cooler to tuck them in.) Also one of the frozen pies always seems to be a big hit as a hostess gift...beats the heck out of another bottle of wine. ;-) Here's what we're not so fond of... ...No inside place to have a bite. Only space is outdoor and it is pretty rustic and in inclement weather (which is frequent in the Hood River area) not usable. ...The loo. Porta potty only.(see dan h's photo) Although they get a star for making sure it is a larger, accessible porta potty so all people can use it, including people with disabilities and moms with little kids in tow. But there is something about places serving food that don't provide running water "facilities" for customers that puts us off. ...Deep gravel parking lot. It is a mess and a hazard for some people, like me, to walk through to get to their door. Really...this is a retail store, not a farm facility. Paving the parking lot would get them an extra star. Although I noted they did have one paved location next to the building for accessible parking so thumbs up to them for that! ...Jams and jellies for tasting. This is a cute country store touch, but they all seem to be teeth chatteringly sweet so all taste about the same - like sugar. ...Heavy aroma of BBQ wood smoke as you pull into the parking lot. Given the smokers are for the meat served at Apple Vally BBQ (in Parkdale) are set up here. But outside of special events, BBQ is not served here. Somehow for a place whose claim to fame is pies and jams, the smoke aroma was off putting since they don't' serve BBQ eats there. But that's just us. Our bottom line... ...Unless you're wanting to buy frozen pies, you're better off to skip the trip to Apple Valley Country Store and stop into the Apple Valley BBQ in Parkdale where you can enjoy a pie of pie (and other things) in a comfy indoor or outdoor seating space - with indoor plumbing to boot.. http://www.yelp.com/biz/apple-valley-bbq-mt-hood-parkdale-3 read more

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The milk shake genuinely made me laugh out loud! We ordered one huckleberry and one mationberry and they were really just milk with berries. Definitely not anything I would call a milkshake ! We did grab a package of grapes which were huge , delicious and juicy! My kids slap enjoyed the honey sticks. The little store was nothing special. Mostly just jams and jellies. Free samples are definitely appreciated. read more

I love these little stores packed with tons of personal touch. They offer jams, soaps, ice cream, aprons, honey sticks, milk shakes and pies that are so amazing! It's totally worth the drive from town to see this place read more

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She let us sample a bacon mustard that we bought - that's how they get ya . We came for some scones or turnovers and were not disappointed. We shared 2, marionberry and peach, I think. There are a few picnic tables to relax at and the atmosphere is cozy country. She was able to easily process card payments and observed all social distancing recommendations. Cute stop! I'll be back, in the afternoon, for a milkshake. read more

Every time I'm out in Hood River I try to stop by here for the Huckleberry shake. It's a must. They also have delicious turnovers and other baked items that they make with seasonal fruits. It's off a windy road in the middle of what feels like no where, but so worth the trip. read more

5 syllables. Huckleberry Shakes. Oh mama. BBQ out back as well, but only during special event weekends. I'm not sure what that means exactly. Check their website. Come for the BBQ (on a special event weekend), but stay for the Huckleberry Shake. read more

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Great stop on the Hood area Fruit Loop. There are a couple parking spots up front and plenty of benches and tables to take a break. Inside the store we sampled mustards and jams. They also sold honey, premade pies and ice cream. The lady at the cash register was very friendly and ready to share suggestions for the rest of your fruit loop journey. We walked out with garlic mustard (very pungent), Marion berry jam (tart, sweet, delicious) and local honey along with a fresh huckleberry shake ($5 like an ice cream shake). I recommend all of these! Jarred products were $6.50-$8 Note: The BBQ joint with a similar name is at a different location at the opposite end of Fruit Loop. Don't be confused by the giant sign here. read more

Oh My how I love this store. When the kids were younger, we camped close to here and use to come here as a treat. Great milkshakes, pies, jams and, and and....so many good things. Honestly, I feel like it has not changed in 20 years. Make sure to stop by you will not be sorry read more

Can you say, "Fresh Huckleberry Milkshakes?" Okay, good. Now try, "Homemade Apple Butter." Very nice. How about, "Vanilla Pear PIe?" Well done! This place is a hidden gem, in every sense of the phrase. If you're near Hood River and have some time to kill, go here. Sample delicious jams, jellies, mustards, milkshakes, pie fillings, snacks, and other such love. You'll have a hard time picking and choosing, believe me. They even have fruit- and berry-flavored lotions and soaps. Take a pie home to bake, like Vanilla Pear or Huckleberry (my fave). Try the sugar-free stuff, it's delicious. And the bonus: everything is amazingly well-priced. If you're visiting from out of town, they'll even ship it all for you. Seriously, go here and revel in the flavors of the Hood River Valley. I can't wait to go back! read more

Can only speak to the huckleberry milkshake that was advertised on the marquee, but it was the saddest milkshake I've ever had. It seemed like the person making it had never actually had a milkshake and only made it based off it's name. That is to say, it was essentially just milk with some mashed huckleberries thrown in. One should never be allowed to drink a milkshake through the straw the very moment they get it. read more

If you like huckleberries, this is the place to go for huckleberry milkshakes and pies. They also sell huckleberry jams and other huckleberry items. You can also buy other jams etc. - definitely worth the stop if doing the fruit loop! My favorite is the huckleberry milkshakes. I will be going back. read more

Yay! What a neat place. Lots of fruit products available, including many many kinds of jams and fruit butters, syrups, bbq sauce, salad dressings....much to choose from. On our visit, there were 3 varieties of hand pies as well as individual slices for purchase and a few different kinds of cookies. There were also 4 or 5 different kinds of whole pies at $15 each and a lot more in the freezer if you'd prefer to take it home and bake there. They also have a very good selection of sugar-free jams, which we were impressed with as sugar-free can be hard to find, especially with many choices. I bought some strawberry jam (excellent), seedless marionberry jam (so good! and seedless is hard to find), spicy bbq sauce, and a blue cheese/pecan/balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing. The spicy bbq sauce is pretty spicy - next time I'll get the sweet bbq - and the dressing is a nice blend of sweet and savory. The bumbleberry pie I brought home, still warm from the oven, is very good. (Was? It's disappearing quickly.) "Bumbleberry" is a blend of 3 berries, I think blackberry, marionberry, and blueberry. The filling is thick, so the crust stays nice and flaky, not soggy. It's clear that not much sugar is added so the taste of the berries really shines through, and it's sweet enough without it. The crust is flaky, if a little bland. None of us tried a milkshake there, but it's worth noting that another customer got the marionberry milkshake when we were there and was very, very excited about it. Like stopping others in the store to tell them how good it was, that's how excited she was. There were a lot of swoony faces and sounds with this. Best milkshake she'd ever had, she said. A bit of a 2nd hand review so I'm not adding a star for it, but she was really pretty in to the thing so there you go. read more

Lovely little store with fresh pies, tallamook ice cream, jams and more. Such a beautiful spot. I recommend stopping by on a sunny autumn day and sharing a pie and ice cream on a bench outside in the flower beds! read more

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