Blue Bus Kombucha was a Kombucha I only came across recently and I was pleasantly surprised that it…read moreis made locally, right here in Washington state. It is in the small town of Cook, WA but I believe they do production in the nearby town of Bingen, WA. Both towns are in close proximity to each other and nestled in the always beautiful Columbia Gorge. I learned that Blue Bus also makes saurkraut so that already does warrant a return trip. The Kombucha I just purchased one flavor and was highly impressed by it. The flavor was Elderberry Rosehip. A very unique and fun flavor. The elderberries are a berry you don't come across too often compared to other more popular berries and the rosehip are less seen as well. Both flavors play off of each other well and make a very fine Kombucha. I am looking forward to trying some more of their flavors in the future, that much is for sure!

Blue Bus Cultured Foods was started in May 2014 by Colin and Kristen Franger. They mostly do…read morewholesale, but on days that they're working in their certified kitchen, their doors are open to the public. It just happened to be my lucky day. Colin was there and happy to answer all my questions. He has a background working in a brewery, but it wasn't congruent with his lifestyle, so he took what he knew and begin making kombucha and vegetable ferments. The couple has a small farm in White Salmon, Washington, where they grow produce for the fermentation tanks. They also sourced from their local farmer friends. Blue Bus Is a reference to a 1973 blue VW bus that was once the couple's fun mobile. I bought a can of both flavors of kombucha, Elderberry Rose and Turmeric Ginger. Colin gave me a sample of a flavor that is seasonal and not available yet via can, Rhubarb Mint. It was outstanding! Highly Recommended!!!

Another great find! Treebird is a small, organic market carrying local fruit, veggies and…read moresustainable meat from the area which is known for all of this. I love that they support the local supply chain and make it convenient for locals and visitors to purchase all of these items at one place. In addition to local fruits, veggies, meat and fish, they have some pantry staples. Even a bulk area with flours, grains, and spices. So convenient! They even have a fresh juice bar, kombucha on tap, coffee and tea, and some lunch items like vegan soup and pizza. Don't miss the fresh loves of bread and baguettes from White Salmon Bakery in the counter. Wish they carried some of their pastries! Located right off exit 65 on I-84 (highway 35), it's an easy stop for those living in Hood River, Mosier or White Salmon. Plus visitors who are out exploring trails, the fruit loop and vineyards. Treebird is in the same parking lot as Tum-A-Lum Lumber and they have seats outside if you want to get lunch and eat there.

Fantastic, tiny, organic and local grocery, with great sustainable options and friendly staff. They…read morehave a lot more tucked in there than what first meets the eye when you enter, so make sure to ask if you're looking for something specific! All around a great place to shop.

I was visiting the Columbia River Gorge area and stopped here for dinner. This was one of the best…read moredinner experiences I had. The staff were extremely friendly and nice. They even offered recommendations as there was so much to try! I had the pork chop special and it was so good! It had a curry sauce that was full of flavor. We also had some bone marrow and it was so good. The place is elegant yet also relaxed. I can't wait to come back!

This was one of the best meals on the trip. Everything from the entire meal and wine was really…read moregood. Service was amazing and super friendly. Great views from our table inside. Saw this place while eating lunch nearby and the menu looked good so we decided to come back for dinner. While we would have preferred to sit outside, there was no availability. They sat us right next to the window though so it was basically like we were outside anyways so no complaints there. The bone marrow to start was a fantastic choice. I love bone marrow and this one did not disappoint. Perfectly cooked and great flavor I was getting every little bit out. For my main I was conflicted but decided to go with the octopus. I ate every bite of food on my plate it was so good. Octopus can be tough and chewy but this one was cooked so perfectly that I wished there was more. The sauce had a slightly spice to it as well which was really good especially on the potatoes.

I'm so glad that we stopped here! Alex actually answers the phone; a rarity these days. We were…read moreconfused...Google Maps sends you to a blue house. Sunrise is around the corner on Ash St, across the street from city hall. She was so friendly and gave us several samples. The açaí, passionfruit, and coconut bases are really good, not too sweet. My sister got an açaí bowl with passionfruit base and really enjoyed it. I had a green smoothie; yum! It hit the spot. The matcha lattes and avocado toast sounded really tasty, and the next time we head east for hiking we will absolutely stop by.

Friendly service. Lots of choices, delicious This was a…read morerefreshing light lunch for the two of us as we explored White Salmon, and Bingen. Note that this business is on Ash Street. We couldn't find it at first because Google maps shows it on Humboldt Street.

I received a jar of their red raspberry jam in a holiday gift basket and was blown away by the…read morequality. I am very picky about getting good jams, honey and mustard (this company doesn't carry mustard) and the quality of this one jar was outstanding. After I found their web site I went on a buying spree of their products! I bought several jams, pumpkin butter, marionberry sauce, quince pate, pear and hazelnut pate, smoked pepper pate, Fuji applesauce and honey. All of their product is fresh from farmers in the Northwest, Oregon and Washington and it is all no-GMO (no genetically modified or pesticides) product. They carry some unique things like the marrionberry and huckleberry jams, all delicious. The pates are perfect to use with cheese, and the pumpkin butter can he used in pancakes. The order came pronto, within 3 days and I got enough for free shipping. The only complaints I have is they substituted a jar of strawberry rhubarb jam for strawberry. I specifically wanted the rhubarb and would have made a different selection than getting just strawberry. Then I emailed them twice about a 15% discount which I never got, and never got a response. Otherwise I am delighted and look forward to trying it all!

We have been admirers of this brand for quite a while…read more We live in Southern California and found we could order these via on-line and were very Pleased. 1. Exceptional Quality 2. Fair Prices 3. Great Service 4. Delicious 5. SUPER FAST SHIPPING. The food seems exceptional and the flavors are excellent. We use them for sandwiches and as mentioned in amazing mixed drinks. It's good over some cold cereal, on ice cream and more! Simply marvelous food,.. supporting families and their businesses

The Hood River Farmers Market was one of the highlights of our trip! It had such a fun, welcoming…read morevibe, and a great mix of local vendors offering everything from fresh produce to handmade goods. The prices were very fair, especially considering the high quality of everything. We tried a few different things, but the brisket breakfast sandwich was absolutely next-level--tender, flavorful, and just the right amount of indulgent. We're still thinking about it! Everyone we interacted with was incredibly friendly and kind--several vendors even offered water for our puppy, which was such a thoughtful touch and made us feel even more at home. If you're in Hood River on a market day, don't miss this! Great food, great people, and an awesome way to support local.

I love farmers markets. This was fun and big, but a little on the expensive side. We did seem to…read morebuy a little bit of everything. Meat, cheese, bakery goods, gifts. But if you are looking to make a fun charcuterie board, this is the place. My favorite spot was the hummus stand. Everyone was friendly and kept a clean area.

Great selection, Native American owned and friendly staff. Fair price and great packaging.read more

Best place to go to to get smoked salmon and support the locals! Good selection of salmonread more

This small market really impressed me with their variety. I was worried we would have to drive…read morefurther across the bridge to find what we needed, but we didn't. There is a hot foods bar and a deli as well.

Very impressive variety of products and great friendly service!…read moreOur "go to" White Salmon.

Sometimes you just need to make a discount store run! Nice to have one in the area, especially…read moresince the Dollar Store across the bridge in Hood River closed. This is where I go when I need to stock up on plastic containers, cleaning products, kitchen sponges, wrapping paper, gift bags and basic craft items. They carry all of this plus snacks, some health and beauty items, school supplies, pet items, greeting cards, toys, beverages - all the usual suspects. Store is conveniently located right on highway 14, also known as W. Steuben Street for this stretch of the highway. They are open everyday, 8:00am-10pm, which is awesome.

I don't know who she is but it's a employee at this location she had both sides of her noise…read morepierced was terribly rude to me and my friends that went in to the store we got there 10 min before closing and yes I understand that's frustrating but you don't need to be rude and cuss like what happened to being professional and saying " I'm going to be the meanest person in about 2.5 sec" for what she literally getting paid bro just do you job and be professional if I was your boss I would have fired you

We came here TWICE during our stay at the Postcard Cabins down the road! The bread is RIGHTEOUSLY…read moredelicious! I am considering driving back out there for the granola alone!!! During our first visit, we arrived kind of late, and there was only one loaf of bread left, and two small baguettes, and so we bought everything they had and a couple coffees and a chai latte to take with us to the cabin. That ended up being an incredible choice because the baguettes made amazing grilled cheese sandos in our little kitchenette, and the rye bread was a hit for breakfast with avocado. The chai was delicious and the coffee was stellar. We stopped back in for lunch on our way back home, and had yummy breakfast sandwiches that were delicious! My croissant breakfast sandwich was next level with delicious bacon and flaky, buttery croissant deliciousness that I would have once more in a heartbeat! It's a lively little joint, located in the great part of town , with wonderful young folks running the place and a great mix of tourists and locals.

Small line Monday morning (they're closed Tuesdays). Good variety of pastries, both sweet and…read moresavory. --Blackberry danish $8.50 - massive, heavy, filled with cream and hearty amount of blackberry jam. We ate next day and it was still very good, not too sweet but a great dessert --Bacon maple scone - forget price maybe also $4.25? - light on the bacon but could taste the maple, softer than we like (prefer more crust) --Raspberry almond scone $4.25 - little more crustier, also pretty subtle on the flavor, not too sweet --Double chocolate sea salt cookie $3.75 - more decadent, still moist when we enjoyed a couple days later --Chocolate oat walnut cookie $3.75 - solid, would get both these cookies again