We had planned a stop at Hood River as a fuel-stop and found this place as a nearby restaurant serving an early breakfast. Serendipity is so wonderful! Street parking, right next to the Mt. Hood Hotel (part of it?). Lovely decor, outside tables were set up but a little too chilly that morning. Loved the large bar and small tables setup with an inside set of booths. Friendly and warm service, coffee was served in glass mugs, felt like home :) We ordered the trout hash and the onion+mushroom hash. Both were unique and delicious! Served with warm walnut bread, just delightful! Highly recommend a stopover if driving through or even stopping for a hike at the nearby falls. read more

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What a great find. Stopped for a Sunday brunch on a beautiful sunny drive home from Portland. On Main stream so was worried about parking, but luckily found a spot fairly close. Ordered based on previous reviews and it so worked out. Had great fluffy Danish pancakes, look like donut holes but tastes like the fluffiest pancakes. And both the lemon curd and the lingonberry jam were outstanding. We also had the fruit fritters and baked eggs and sausage which was also great. Overall not a bad bite to be had. The place was busy and fairly crowded and loud, which was OK, but if you are looking for quiet and relaxing, this is not the place for you. read more

A really neat Swedish brunch spot located conveniently in the Hood River Hotel lobby. The old school fireplace creates a really cozy vibe. Note it could get busy on the weekends and service may get backed up, leave extra time if needed. The menu consists of traditional Swedish dishes. Highlights include: the Danish pancakes and smoked trout. The pancakes were super soft and paired perfectly with the maple syrup. For protein choice definitely go for the trout; it's smoked really well and the saltiness goes well with everything. Overall a great brunch spot, we'd recommend! read more

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We came at 9am on Sunday and were told it would be a 20 minute wait for a table. We were seated at 9:30am and our order was taken immediately by very friendly staff. The coffee came out right away and was refilled 4 times before the food came. 1 hour to wait for a charcuterie board and some donuts is insane. The place was half empty and still we waited an hour for the food to come. I expected it to be amazing because of how highly reviewed this place is, but honestly everything was average. Basic charcuterie board, the pancakes were just fried dough, the fritters were fried dough, the porridge was wildly average. Genuinely not worth waiting over an hour. read more

This is one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. Such a unique spot. The location is beautiful. Service was lovely. The food was so flavorful. I loved the pickled veggies and toast. My husband got these crepes with creamy goat cheese and a side salad. read more

Nice little restaurant attached to a hotel. We were told that there would be about a 20 minute wait before being sat down, which is understandable. Did see that about half the restaurant was empty though, so figure they were just a bit behind on orders. We were promptly sat right at the 20 minute mark then immediately had our order taken which was good. But then we waited about 50 minutes for our food to arrive which was a bit frustrating. I personally would not have minded to have waited longer for a seat if it meant getting our food sooner, we could have used that time to walk around the city center, or may have considered an alternative for a quicker breakfast. Once we did get our food, it was ok, nothing spectacular in my opinion. I would say it offers some more traditional and unique options, but personally do not think it's worth the wait. Giving it 2 stars moreso for the atmosphere and staff, and because the food was unique in that instance. But I would say this is a spot to go to if you have no rush or plans made for the day, good for those willing to wait or take breakfast nice and slow. read more

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Menu was excellent with non traditional delicious breakfast choices. Comfortable dining atmosphere and service was good; but, a little crusty at times. read more

Wow, absolutely fabulous Swedish breakfast/lunch spot! My husband and I came here for the first time last month after we picked up our marriage license and were delighted at our experience at Broder Øst! The service was efficient and friendly as well as helpful! When we came back with my youngest brother our server recommended the breakfast sandwich with a potato pancake side to put inside it and it was phenomenal! He said it's the best breakfast sandwich he's had! The ambiance is cozy Scandinavian (Hygge!). We had such a nice meal that we made sure to come back before leaving town after our wedding! We recommended it to all of our friends and family who were in town for our wedding as well! read more

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Food was good! We drove here to check out the area and my cousin recommended this restaurant. It took quite some time to just put our name down for seating (they dont have a lot of servers) and then about an hour before being seated. We were warned about their slowness so we walked around and went shopping until being called to come in. Probably wouldn't go back but happy we got to go. Our server was very nice. read more

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The best breakfast experience I had during my trip to Colombia river gorge. This place is cozy and stylish and serves an amazing Swedish food. I had a Swedish breakfast board and loved every element of it. Rye bread, cheese, smoked trout and not too sweet granola yogurt- everything right to my taste! My husband loved his Swedish hash on a cute skillet as well. Service was friendly but took a little while for food to get to our table. Nice place to have breakfast or brunch if you are in Hood River. read more

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Great breakfast in downtown Hood River. The bacon was amazing as well. The menu has some Swedish-themed food and generous portions.

I love Broder back in Portland and I was super excited to try this place. It has the cutest setup and each table is thoughtfully set. The food was excellent as always and it was so cozy on a cold rainy day. I highly recommend. Probably not for picky eaters but definitely for anyone with actual taste read more

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So goood!!!!!!!!!!! Started off with a dirty chai for me (one of the most spectacular dirty chais I've ever had.---) Wife had a hot chocolate (with a bonus shot of espresso) topped with whipped cream. 10/10 presentation --- 11/10 taste & vibez. We shared the hot dog/ veggie hash/ pancakes----- not what I was expecting, but also spectacularly excellent!!!! Great vibe over here, would strongly recommend if you're in the hood river area!!!! read more

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genuinely the rudest staff I've ever encountered, had 3 separate terrible encounters with them during my stay at hood river hotel, as well as several of our family members during our weekend. These guys act like you are inconveniencing them for wanting to eat at their restaurant, very disrespectful. read more

The staff are amazing, beyond helpful, friendly! The food was some of the best I've ever had! By far the best experience I've had out of town! read more

Broder Øst - Nordic Pancake balls served with Lingonberry compote and lemon curd! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

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Great find on Hood River. Tiny little place that is connected to a historic hotel right in town. The menu is a bit small but lovely authentic Swedish dishes. We sat out front at a little table and enjoyed people watching. We had a bit of a wait but it was busy. The food was vey good. Had Swedish meatballs and a hot dog with some different toppings . It was all very good. read more

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OMG!! I was so excited to try this place and I was NOT disappointed! I am Norwegian and my husband is Swedish. When looking for places to eat here in Hood River I found this place and because of our heritage we had to try it. I had the Lefse, (Norwegian crepe) with chèvre and a salad. I added the Lingonberry jam. It came with a perfectly dressed salad and an egg over easy. He got the Swedish Board it was amazing! Came with Chèvre, fruit, 2 cheeses, pickles, ham, and more. He loved his and we are still talking about it! The coffee was good and they bring warm frothed milk! The interior is super cute and clean. The server was so nice!! I can't say enough good about it! Hopeful to eat there again before we go home. Don't miss this place if you're in Hood River! read more

Broder Øst - Swedish Breakfast Bord - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

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WOW. Such a great breakfast I'll think about for a while, unique food with lots of love put in. Highly recommend!

Absolutely incredible. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was perfect, but the waitstaff was beyond impressive. We had the hash, bacon and eggs, and shared the pancakes. My father is older and doesn't hear very well, and our server was so sweet and gentle with him. It really warmed my heart and made us all feel at home. Can't wait to return read more

Broder Øst - Hash with short ribs and ham. The walnut toast is so yummy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

Wow! Conveniently located downtown with outdoor seating. Friendly service. The food was excellent. We got the porridge, lost eggs, and breakfast sandwich. All were very unique and delicious. Especially the porridge with the cardamom milk! Delicious. read more

Broder Øst - Lost Eggs. Porridge. Breakfast sandwich. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

Wow. We stumbled across Broder Ost while walking around Hood River on a Saturday afternoon, and the place was packed. It was by far the busiest place on the main drag, but the food looked so good that we were willing to wait. The wait was about an hour but well worth it. It was challenging to make decisions because the menu is extensive, and everything looked so appealing. My friends and I split the lost eggs and the Danish pancakes so that we could have a taste of the savory and sweet. The lost eggs were a bit like how poached eggs with Hollandaise sauce is often served, so I found the Danish pancakes to be more unique (and very tasty). I don't drink Bloody Marys, but my friends had Bloody Marys which they really loved. Broder Ost is located in a quaint hotel and also has limited outdoor seating (in addition to indoor seating). read more

We arrived 12:20ish on a Saturday and put our name down for a party of 3. We were seated 15 min later. Of what we ordered, we really enjoyed the danish pancakes. We wish we had ordered the full order instead of half. The lefse was also really good as well as the baked egg scramble. It was a nice cozy vibe inside the restaurant. I was glad I didn't have to raise my voice at all to be heard. It's adjacent to a hotel, which provides for a nice waiting area. read more

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Excellent, warm service and delicious, unique menu. Hubby had the ham and brisket hash. I had 2 baked eggs and we shared the abelskivers. Egg dishes come with a crisp walnut bread -- not sweet but very tasty. Servings are generous. Coffee was perfect. Definitely recommend. Just note that they open at 8 am. read more

I'm giving 5 stars for the service. I didn't catch our server's name, but he was so charming, patient, & helpful. We told him we were on an adventure to try this food that was new to us. He gave us some advice & suggestions and we love it! The sausage was a little dry, but the pickled onions & the beets on the eggs were SO good. The bread was delicious, too! There was more food than I could eat in one sitting! read more

Broder Øst - Potato hash with mushrooms & a side of apple sausage & walnut bread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

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It's lovely to see Broder's expansion into new places, and the Hood River øst location offers folks something new and different. The spot is centrally located within walking distance to anything you need. Parking is normally ample, it seems, even on a busy Saturday downtown. The adjacent hotel is lovely, and surely guests who stay next-door should make this brunch location your go-to during the stay. We were lucky to be seated right away, but, the service felt rushed. The team of nice staff was always checking in on us, and would often leave before we had finished asking questions or submitting orders. We were sat in the middle of the restaurant right next to a few busy areas for staff, so its perhaps our proximity to the action that delivered our feeling of being rushed. The prices here seem better than in Portland, which made it easier for us to order several boozy drinks, starters, and entrées. I enjoyed the pancakes for the first time, and I was excited to learn that the seasonal fruit would be blueberry. Who doesn't love a local blueberry pancake in Scandi style?! There is plenty of space outside and in, so anyone will be able to enjoy their experience here. I would love to return in winter when the fireplace is working with cozier vibes. read more

Broder Øst - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

Looking for a unique breakfast in Hood River, this will work! Enjoyed the eggs very much, Abel Keever pancakes were...ok. read more

What a charming little spot with amazing food and friendly service. Definitely worth the stop on a rainy day in Hood River. I would love to recreate some of these flavors at home. I can't wait to go back and try some of the savory dishes. Loved the decor, too. read more

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We arrived at the Hood River Hotel wicked late, sorta slept and decided we needed a good breakfast. Broder OST is located in the hotel and is just what we needed! Amazingly good coffee and a good menu with options. Impeccable service, thank you Clare. Mean, I asked her how you eat Danish pancakes and she didn't bat an eye. "However you want!" Friendly, warm, good food - what could be better! read more

Broder Øst - Danish pancakes - light, so good w/lemon curd & loganbery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

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Not the greatest first impression, but we ended up enjoying our food. We arrived for breakfast Sunday about 5 minutes before they were to open. Along with 3 other customers, we started to enter when an employee outside turned the sign to "open" and welcomed us in with him. We were quickly yelled at from behind the bar by the only female employee to go back out, that they weren't ready. We all exited... Cue the 2nd male employee approaching and turning the open sign while welcoming us all again, only to be told another NO by the clearly frustrated female employee. Each time the guys apologized to her and us, but at this point we were a tad turned off...not by the mistaken welcomes, but by the unwelcome feeling we were getting from her. Not until she approached and turned the sign herself did she allow us in, but with some sass and the impression we were being somewhat scolded, leaving us with a not-so-welcome taste in our mouths. We considered leaving to try another nearby breakfast, but ultimately decided to stay and give them a try, as the 2 male employees waiting tables were extremely friendly and seemed to be working hard to turn around the bad first impression. The place is cute, connected to the hotel next door...both with a fun vibe. Loving the menu and wanting to try multiple items, we ended up choosing too much and only making it through a fraction of our food. The eggs were tasty, bacon cooked well, potato pancake full of flavor, and pancakes fun. The guys were especially good about making the rounds with coffee refills. Bummed to say I'm not sure if I'd return or not. The food was unique and enjoyable. Service provided from our waiter, great. But unfortunately first impressions are sometimes those that last longer. read more

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Was going to come here for lunch and brought our dog. The reviews said it was good and was looking forward to trying it. Someone told us it would be a 10 min wait and that he would out together a table for us. Waited 20 mins. 2 groups were seated before us and not one time did someone inform us how many people were inform of us or if the wait time had changed. I understand they were busy for the lunch rush but the operation seemed to be lagging behind. read more

Eggs, toast & pancakes with a Scandinavian twist! Having visited the Portland location many times, I was excited when they opened up a Hood River locarion and evidently so was everyone else! Long lines are common on weekends and during tourist season so I come midweek when there is little or no wait. Before I get to the food, lets talk aesthetics. The 2 story restaurant is beautiful! The simplicity and craftsmanship of the interior is the perfect backdrop to the gorgeous dishes served here. Everything is plated artistically including the cocktails. While there are so many items on the menu that look and are good, I tend to get the same thing because I love it so much! The baked egg scramble with applewood smoked bacon and whipped fig ricotta is a flavor bomb! Served with walnut toast from White Salmon Bakery, one of the best bakeries anywhere, is so satisfying and crave worthy that I tent to get it every time. And of course we get the aebleskivers (Danish pancakes) to share! Unlike American pancakes which tend to be heavy, the aebleskivers are so light and fluffy That you can have several without ripening stuffed. Dipped in the sweet & tart lemon curd and lingonberry jam they are the sweet component to compliment the savory for a perfect brunch meal. The edleflower spritz or lavender collins are unique & refreshing brunch cocktails that go perfectly with the food. Even though I get a cocktail, I always start with a coffee with cardamom cream which not many restaurants or coffee shops serve. I'm a sucker for anything with cardamom, especially coffee, and theirs is fantastic. They also serve lunch but brunch is always what I get. read more

Broder Øst - Cardamom latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

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We ended up in Hood River when Mt. Hood Meadows was too crowded. We were all starving, plus it was my husband's birthday, so we decided to try Broder Ost. The wait was a little longer than we would have liked but it ended up being worth it! We all had the dark hot chocolate to start with. It was delicious-not too sweet and topped with real whipped cream. We shared a plate of aebelskievers, which came with lingonberry jam and lemon curd. Very tasty. I ordered the salmon cakes with a side of crispy smashed potatoes with thyme butter. The salmon cakes sat atop a bed of arugula delicately dressed with lemon. I was worried the salmon cakes might taste too fishy, but they were perfect! There was a tiny little bowl of house made pickled cukes & pickled beet, and a white tarter-like sauce. My husband for the normal burger and my son the Lindbergh burger. They said they were delicious. The staff were very professional and friendly. read more

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What a hidden gem. Wonderful breakfast and different from usual breakfast fare. Highly recommended.

Super yummy Scandinavian breakfast restaurant located inside the Hood River hotel. Awesome fast service and such amazing plates dishes. You can't go wrong as everything we ordered was so delicious. Cute ambiance and fair pricing make this the best breakfast spot in town. read more

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We've eaten here many times and, while we love the novelty of a Nordic menu, the charm wore off on this visit. I am wondering if there has been a change of management because the menu has been changed. Many of my favorites are still available but they just weren't the same. The Lost Eggs ($20) were overcooked, sitting in a pool of thin milk, hardly a cream sauce. Half of the crispy potatoes with marjoram cream were burned up--a bit too crispy. I think it irked me when we paid the bill and saw that the receipt includes options starting at 20% tip. You can put in a custom tip but why would anyone think 20%, 25%, or 30% is reasonable? Up to now, any trip to Hood River has always included a breakfast at Broder Øst. Now I'm not so sure. read more

Interesting and delicious. Definitely should be on your list if you find yourself in Hood River, Oregon. The smoked trout, alone, is worth the trip. read more

Came here on a chilly morning during a weekend getaway to Hood River. We arrived at 10:30 on a Sunday morning and were told it would be about a 30 minute wait for outdoor seating or 45 minutes for indoor. We were interested in sitting outside, so we gave them out number and walked around town. They called us 40 minutes later and got us seated outside. We had the patio to ourselves and a little heater to keep us warm. We got some warm drinks and aebleskiver to get us started. I had a Holland fog, a spiked London fog. It was tasty and beautifully presented. Our party also had a great chai and a spiked Sweedish coffee. The aebleskiver was delicious as always and the fresh lemon curd really makes it. The lefse preparation was a great way to have lefse. My partner got his with smoked trout that was flavorful but not fishy. The burger was solid and had tasty blue cheese. The real winner was the spicy smashed potatoes! They were crispy and salty and so tasty with a fluffy marjoram cream sauce on top, we'll definitely be getting those again on our next visit. read more

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We were a group of 5 who got breakfast here at 10 AM post-wedding. We didn't have to wait awhile because we opted to sit outside (luckily the weather was nice and sunny). I ordered a Danish Bloody Mary and the breakfast board, which is a mini charcuterie board of yogurt, egg, bread, fruits, soft and hard cheese, salmon, ham, pickled veggies. The presentation of the board was so beautiful, and I loved every bite of food. The amount of food on the board was plentiful that I took some bread home to-go. The Danish Bloody Mary was delicious, a good spicy take on the traditional Bloody Mary. The drip coffee came with a small shot glass of steamed milk on the side-again, super cute display of food and drinks. The cost was breakfast was decent, especially the quality of the food, $14 for the Mary and $18 for the board. We tipped 25% because out waiter was the most pleasant, funny, and patient individual! It was our first time and his recommendations did not disappoint us. If we are in Hood River again, we will definitely be re-visting this place again for breakfast/brunch! The only reason I am giving 4/5 stars is because the table was small for a group that we had to quickly eat our meals in order to accommodate other ordered plates. read more

Broder Øst - Danish Mary and drip coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

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Went around lunch time on a weekend day and the wait was around 20 minutes. Not a problem, plenty of little shops around to explore and kill time. Staff were friendly and generally very helpful. Got a latte and my friend an espresso. They were out of a few of their burgers which is what my first choice would have been. They serve breakfast and lunch all day long. Got the lefse breakfast (potato crepes) and the salmon fishcakes. Coffee: The latte was initially very bitter but mellowed out pretty quickly. They come with little sugar cubes if you want some extra sweetness. Never ended up needing it and would say it was a decent latte. Food: There ended up being a long wait for the food and while both dishes were tasty, the portions are small for the cost. We weren't tremendously hungry, but if we were it would be easily at least 2 dishes for each of us to fill us up. Maybe a burger would have been more substantial. Of the two dishes I recommend the salmon fishcakes, much more variation in terms of texture and flavors than the lefse breakfast. read more

Broder Øst - Latte and espresso - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

DO NOT COME HERE. We came from Portland to have brunch. Waited for a table 50 min. Owner or manager placed us upstairs. Waitress ignored us 20 min before taking our order. Waited exactly 1hour for the order that never came. Waitress was so rude, dismissive, looking/mocking us waiting, we could see an employee downstairs wondering why we were still there, they were closing. Left with no food, missed a sunny day in October waiting to be seated and for food. Been here so many times gave so much money to this business. Never again. DO NOT RUIN A NICE DAY IN HOOD RIVER FOR FOOD IN THIS PLACE. It is not the first time we have a similar experience. read more