This review is only for the cafe inside of the Society Hotel! Ive had multiple great stays at the…read morehotel itself and enjoy the pools thoroughly, enjoy the ambiance of the space, the gymnasium and the sanctuary. Unfortunately the cafe gets one star, the eggs and avocado I got last time was downright offensive. As in, this meal should not have been served/ left the kitchen. The avocado was rock hard, brown and unable to be mushed with a fork and $4, the eggs were greasy and burned brown. Oh no, this was disastrous, I returned the avocado as it was inedible and ate two bites of the burned eggs... over $12, really disappointing.

I had a fantastic stay at The Society Hotel. If you're into super fancy luxury hotels, maybe this…read moreisn't the place for you, but for the rest of you, read on. The design of the hotel is really neat - it's in a restored school building and they lean into that with lockers still in the hallway and things like that. I came here during the week while working so spent a lot of time just hanging out in the hotel lobby, which was very comfy and cozy with a fireplace going. The spa was really nice. Again, not huge or fancy, but a great value. With your stay you get one hour reserved per day (free), including the days you check in and out, and can also ask to soak additional times if there is space. On my first night, I had booked the last hour they're open, and they texted me saying I could come an hour early if I wanted since there was plenty of room. There's a warm pool and a cold plunge inside, as well as a sauna, and a hot tub outside. I was nervous it was going to be a strict one-hour time limit, but they didn't seem to care. Caveat though, I also did come during the week so it was probably less busy than average. I was cheap and stayed in one of the bunk rooms. They're like fancy hostel accommodations. I generally don't like hostels but I liked it here. The beds are super comfy and sturdy, linens and towels provided, and there are curtains around each bed, as well as a light switch, outlets, and a storage area at the head of the bed. The lights in the room turn off at 10 and it was very quiet the whole time I was here. There were probably only 5ish other people in the room though that could technically fit 24. There are ample bathrooms outside the room; they're all single bathrooms with their own showers and were very clean every time I used them. Access to the spa is the same, and I paid $35 a night, which was a crazy deal considering I saw local people coming just for the spa which is also $35 for a single hour if you're not staying here. I had never been to this area before, and I loved it! I took the Amtrak here from Portland (which was only $7!) and drops off less than a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Transportation options once you're in town are pretty limited, but there is a public shuttle system that's $1 a ride - I took it to nearby White Salmon one day for lunch and on the way back they just dropped me off right at the hotel. Bingen itself really isn't much, and not a ton of food options. White Salmon was just a tad bigger and really close. While I didn't make it there, looks like Hood River just across the bridge is a little more happening. I did eat in the hotel lobby a few times, and the food was fine, although breakfast was pretty overpriced. The evening happy hour with $9 cocktails/wine was good though! If you're looking for a fun/different experience, I really recommend The Society Hotel. I loved my midweek getaway here - and they offer discounts for weeknight stays!

What a beautiful surprise! Decided to drive around Mt. Hood from Sandy, OR. No big plans, just a…read morewintry drive, some coffee, and some food. Little did I know that this gem of a place would be where I'd find myself. I was surprised by the weather, surprised by the drive, surprised by the toll bridge, surprised by the parking, surprised by the quality of the coffee, food, and pastry, surprised by the woman whose truck I jump started, surprised by the words of encouragement scribbled all over the restroom walls, surprised by the beauty of it all. Surprised that I found those fleeing feelings of gratitude again. Thank you, Lord, for these beautiful surprises.

Cute coffee shop with plenty of options. Large enough space inside or outside. Great vibes, good…read morecoffee

Great food! Ordered a chilaquiles special of the day (served with carnitas); kids had chicken and…read morewaffles and the chocolate chip pancakes -- a delicious combo of savory and sweet. Portions are generous and the plates come with sides of fruit. Coffee was brewed fresh/constantly. It was a little busy around 11AM on a Sunday, and we were lucky to only have to wait about 10 minutes as there were a bunch of just-emptied tables when we checked in. Parking on both sides of the street (maybe about 15 slots total in the two lots) and otherwise a very short walk away. Chicken decor errywhere, which was fun to see. ALSO nice to see what the amazing view of Mt Adams out the front from our booth.

Unbelievably good food! Friendly service, cute and hip atmosphere. I can't imagine going through…read moreHood River and NOT going here! Highly recommend!

It was difficult for us to find a nice celiac-friendly place for lunch that would allow us to bring…read moreour dogs, but this cute little store met all our needs! They have plenty of outdoor seating for your little pups, though the water dish they left out was unattended to. As far as food, they had a whole plant-based menu to meet my vegan needs. More important, they were able to make a gluten-free sandwich for my partner with celiac. They took precautions to minimize cross-contact with gluten items, including wrapping the sandwich up separately and bringing it out to us first before bringing out our gluten containing items. The three in our group had mixed reviews on the food quality. I enjoyed my reuben very much. My partner and his mom thought their food was okay, and their portions were too small for the price. As far as the actual store goes, they carry a lot of what your typical natural foods store or food co-op would carry, though the prices seem more along the lines of what a Whole Foods would charge. For example, $3.50 for a single avocado. Considering that they are a small business in a somewhat touristy town, I guess that is a sound business decision. All in all, a good experience, just expect to pay a little more if you are going to shop or eat there!

The Tonya has the best homemade wrap I've ever tasted... A hint of coconut, and unlike most wraps,…read moreit doesn't overwhelm the rest of the sandwich. Delicious! My husband had the Italian, which he loved. My grandson had the grilled cheese and it was loaded with everything he loved, cheese! A fantastic discovery, as we were driving out of town.

Happy to see a smoothie bowl spot in hood river! Had everything I liked and smoothie bowls, juices,…read moresmoothies, raw date, energy bars, salads, vegan options! I didn't get to try this out, but the Gloria bowl looked pretty good. They offer açaí on the menu but the bowls don't really have açaí, which was fine with me cause I don't really like açaí but I do love a smoothie bowl! We enjoyed ours and our smoothies!

Cute little cafe located down a quiet side street in downtown Hood River…read more We didn't indulge in any of their lunch dishes, but did share a kale,coconut,banana smoothie. Although pricy for a 16 oz drink , I found it healthy and delicious. We will come back next time we visit Hood River and try their other specialties.

It's a great small town burger spot. In the summertime you could eat outside in the sun. breakfast…read moreis good.

Fun little cafe with seating outdoors. Breakfast was good. Lunch was ok. The burger patty wasn't a…read morefresh burger patty, just a frozen patty. But it did the job

This place is closed for COVID. There's a snack shop that has a couple of burritos and prepared…read moreahead sandwiches, but the restaurant whose menu is posted here is closed. Had to select stars to post this.

Beer menu is dope but the calamari portion is laughably small. At $10 it's like $1/ring. What a…read morejoke.

Betty May's shop is delightful - bright and cozy serving coffee with her wonderful personality and…read morewit. A must stop in Carson on your way coming or going to Carson Hot Springs to enjoy the benefits of soaking in the mineral water. Great coffee great conversations!

I stopped in for a cup of coffee and a roll. I got a great cup of coffee and an amazing chocolate…read morecoconut muffin. The lady who helped me was awesome and the price was great. I plan to return when I pass through next!

Wow the view alone is worth visiting. Good breakfast and matcha, relatively quiet so I can read my…read morebook even inside. They have binoculars you can borrow for the view !

Confluence Cafe has been a nice addition to Lyle. Every time I'm in Lyle I try to stop here and…read moregrab either coffee or tea, and a tasty confluence muffin.

Found a secluded, outside table next to some thriving plants. A very yummy dessert complimented…read morewith chai. Sweet servers.

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