A cafe in a ghost town . Only place open . Kinda like Twilight Zone feel . Menu was mostly hotdogs…read moreand chili . Some fresh ice cream offered as a weird twist . Car graveyard close by , so you work up an appetite walking around . Definately a place of interest , to check off on your bucket list .

Stopped by Shaniko Cafe during our trip from Washington to Bend for some coffee and leg stretch…read more Cute little cafe, staff were friendly and welcoming. Will be stopping here again.

I don't know their hours anymore or if they're still operating, but the huckleberry ice cream is…read moreworth a stop if they are. Regardless, the building is amazing. Definite post-hike stop and photo op.

Wendy did not keep track of the plants and prices. She cheated me out of a tree. I am frankly…read moresurprised they received good reviews.

Their house-made ice cream is absolutely fabulous! I've had several flavors and they were all…read moredelicious.

Wow, a hidden gem. We came on a whim after dinner, in need of something sweet. There was a line…read moreout the door but it was well worth the wait. Once we got inside the house, which had great ambiance with funny framed art of famous paintings, we looked over the big menu of flavors (one of Tillamook and one of homemade). We each got cones with two junior scoops each - some of the standout flavors included walnuts & maple (great), pistachio almond (YUM), rhubarb crumble (YUM), and apple pie. We will definitely be back.

Great stop for ice cream in Government Camp! The staff was awesome, the line was quick, and the ice…read morecream was tasty. Bonus that the little shack is really cute! Just what you need from your neighborhood ice cream stop. I got the Kona Coffee flavor - highly recommend!

A pleasant surprise in Govy!…read more My kids have been coming to summer ski camp for five years now, and both kids have had Volcano Cones. Today was the first day we've all had their ice cream. First, it's just ice cream! I don't know what the name represents. Because all though Mt. Hood is a "potentially active stratovolcano" (pulled that straight from Google!), most people wouldn't extrapolate that far, in my opinion. I thought a volcano cone was going to be like a hole in the middle filled with hot fudge or something ... it's not. It's just ice cream! The staff working at the shop today were so nice!!!! I'm hoping this is always the experience! During COVID it's hard to find good help, but the two young women were great with service. Kudos to these employees! The ice cream is delicious! I don't know if it's "homemade" but it has to be small-batch. They even have a traditionally Govy flavor of Huckleberry; which I enjoyed and would recommend and would order again. I also got Mint Chip, my staple! The mint chip was green meaning they had to add food dye; I prefer when brands don't, but the food dye doesn't effect the taste. My husband and son both got salted caramel and Oreo. The Oreo was ordered on recommendation from other reviewers and they liked it. Salted caramel is a favorite of my son especially and he gives it two thumbs up. This will be an annual experience. Update: Went for a second night and got the Beachcomber which I enjoyed more than I expected. Also got the strawberry which has been my least favorite so far - not bad, just least favorite.

My wife and I were doing a walk around the Dalles historic streets. There are 33 marvelous Muriel's…read moretelling the story of the area. Quite amazing! And we need a break for ice cream. A scoop of Kona coffee ice cream sourced from Umpqua lick by lick delish!

This is a new ice cream shop on E 2nd. I discovered it while walking all around town during the…read moreMuralFest. The sweet and intoxicating scent of freshly made waffle cones had me at hello! The shop footprint is massive! So to set expectations, the ice cream shop is new and just getting started. So the space is far larger than what is currently needed for the ice cream counter. The business is run by a mom and daughter and they plan on adding a full coffee bar and soda fountain with video and arcade games in the back. For now it's just ice cream and they had about 2 dozen flavors - all the usual suspects like salted caramel, mint chocolate chip, java, Rocky Road, etc. Prices are very reasonable - 1 scoop is $3.95 with each additional scoop costing an incremental $2. With so many gourmet ice cream shops in Portland that sell one scoop for $6.95, this felt like a bargain! On a hot summer day, my waffle cone with a scoop of salted caramel and a scoop of java was just the refreshing treat I didn't know I needed! Oh, and service was super friendly, offering tastes and serving with a smile! Small town charm as it should be. Clearly the owners intend for this to be a warm and welcoming place for friends and families to gather with affordable offerings and fun activities. Once their plan materializes, I hope it will become a destination spot and not feel like a take out ice cream shop in a massive space. For now four stars, but I will definitely go back and re-evaluate when the coffee bar opens.

This was our first time here as we were in town for the rock show. We throughly enjoyed it. Good…read moreclassic American food. The fries were good but I prefer mine a little more crispy. The service was amazing. It was a beautiful day and we sat outside.

What a busy place! We didn't realize we had arrived a little before closing time. We were…read morecheerfully greeted by the employees who were blurs of busy-ness as they expertly handled orders at window, inside & on the phone. There is a very small indoor dining area, and we found seats at the counter (but don't count on it during busy times!) which was an added bonus for us! We are rock-hounders and LOVED trying to identify all the beautiful pieces in the inlaid countertops as we ate! Our Mushroom Swiss burger was HUGE and served on a good quality grilled w/butter bun! This was no "McClown" burger! So glad we decided to share this time, because the Banana Split was epic! The pic doesn't do it justice but the hard-pack ice cream blobs were as big as baseballs!!! Tastee Treet is now at the top of our list whenever we're visiting here! Also, they do have a covered outdoor dining area.

I tried the s'mores ice cream. It was delicious. My total was $7.15 for a single scoop. Which just…read moreseemed really crazy to me. The ice cream was delicious though worth a stop just one time.

Trust me when I say: you'll smell it before you see it. This dessert place is a must when visiting…read moreSisters. Oh man, they've got it all - ice cream, fudge, coffee drinks, etc. They have options for individuals with df and gf allergies, as well as vegans, which is happy! Something for everyone!! I had a root beer float, something I haven't had since I was a kid, and it brought me so much joy. They use an Oregon-based root beer to make the float which made it extra special and tasty. I can't recommend swinging by enough!

I was staying up the road from Big Jim's and decided to try it on a day off. Simple counter order…read moreservice with food being brought to the table. The selection is great providing burgers and fish and chips and ice cream selections. The burger I ordered was a Mushroom Swiss burger. It was tasty with a slight char bring the flavor home for me. Fries were good and a huge portion. I wouldn't hesitate to try it again. Good Job

Friendly service, dinner atmosphere, tasty burger and fries! I got the combo with the vanilla…read moremilkshake. I want to try their strawberry sundae next time!

See my review from when it was hot outside and no AC…read more Now here we are in the middle of the winter and NO HEAT! I see I'm not the only one to be impressed by their TOTAL LACK OF CUSTOMER CARE. This is ridiculous. I'd think maybe even against restaurant codes. I will try and find out and see if they can get shut down. Time for new owners. OBVIOUSLY. I just looked up the city of Madras code. Here is part of it. A building is unfit for human habitation if it "lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary, and/or heating facilities" I'll talk to the city Monday!

I can't believe you can operate a business with NO HEAT!!!…read moreWhen I asked the employee about it, she said that's why we all have coats on. I asked how long the heat hasn't been working and she said ABOUT 2 YEARS!!! UNBELIEVABLE!! It was pretty miserable sitting there, trying to eat our lunch in the cold

Great place to get a treat in the Hood River area, especially after a long hike. It's located in…read morethis adorable little house. The line was long but moved quickly. No credit cards allowed, the sign has details on ways to pay - luckily my group had cash. There is no seating inside but plenty outside. The huckleberry milkshake was delicious! Not too sweet, super creamy, and you truly enjoy fresh pieces of huckleberry with every sip.

Super cute place to grab some ice cream, milkshake, or a sundae. Luckily had a few dollars but it's…read morecash only. I never carry any cash anymore. There was no line. I Ordered the sundae & opted for the coconut, butter pecan & pistachio ice cream. It's so good! They accept IOU but I'm not sure how many people have actually paid up. There's a wall of Shame for those who don't pay up so just pay up plus who allows an IOU these days? So be sure to pay your IOU or just pay with cash. There's no seating indoor but some seating outside. They sell merchandise like caps & tshirts. There's street parking you can pay for. There's other shops nearby. Cute town.