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    River Daze Cafe

    4.3 (385 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    River Daze Cafe - quiche goodness
    Kim R.

    Quite a bad visit, with one caveat. Upon entering we went to the counter to order, looking forward to the good food we've had here a few times. First impression, the young woman at the counter was not welcoming or even friendly, yet physically pushed the tip jar towards my husband as he was preparing to run his card. Never a good look. Next, our waffle and sandwich arrive. Both have been great on other visits, this time drastically different. The egg sandwich was almost flavorless, but our waffle was an epic fail. It seemed quite pale when he set it down, but starving I cut off a large bite immediately, only to find out what raw sourdough tastes like...and it's not pleasant. My husband took it back up to the counter, receiving no regrets & no letting us know they'd get another started. We finished our coffees and sandwich and waited; after 15 minutes he went back to peek in the kitchen at which point an employee walked to the iron and out it came. Only this time it wasn't just extra crunchy, it was so overcooked there was no longer a center. Both still hungry, my husband washed down about 1/3 of the 2nd waffle and we headed out...again, still hungry. Luckily the one positive, I'd ordered a cinnamon roll to-go with our order to enjoy later and it was very good. We hadn't been here since they'd done a remodel and the place was clean and looked good, but service needed way more than a little work on our visit.

    Very comfortable dining area
    Carlene P.

    Order at the counter and the kind folks here will bring your food to you at a table in there very comfortable dining room. There are some high tops, picnic tables, a sofa with a table and kids books and some regular small tables and chairs to choose from. This place has a very casual and comfortable feel to it. I see two large glass garage doors that they must slide open during the warmer months.. One in our party ordered a bowl of clam chowder and it was an incredibly thick almost stew like concoction that was very good and came with a large portion of bread. The kid with us got the peanut butter and banana with honey sandwich that came with apple slices, all of which he adored, and another in our party shared a veggie sandwich with me that was delightful. The veggie sandwich was very generous with the avocado and comes with cheese, onion, tomato, cucumber, and pickle on the side with some really nice alfalfa sprouts that I particularly appreciated. We also shared a magnificent soft pretzel that was steaming hot and had outstanding cheese sauce served with it. Really great place that I'd like to come back to for breakfast sometime because the breakfast items, especially the quiche, Look outstanding.

    Yuliya

    Great food, cozy atmosphere and wonderful service. We really enjoyed our visit to River Daze Cafe. The food was delicious, everything was clean and there was a great variety to choose from. The cinnamon bun was a highlight and I definitely recommend asking to have it warmed up. The only downside was that we waited over 30 minutes for our food even though we were among the first to order. Still, the staff did a great job. They were kind, attentive and clearly working hard to take care of everyone. We would happily come back again.

    Outstanding breakfast sandwich on freshly baked English Muffin
    Carol V.

    Enjoyed a return to the PNW. Spent 2 nights in Hood River and had a wonderful breakfast sandwich and latte at River Daze Cage. Relaxed atmosphere, excellent service.

    T-rex
    Endreas H.

    Kitchen full of staff moving like snails. Pulled off the highway to the first breakfast spot we could see, thinking it would be a quick grab-n-go. Wrong. The in-store dining was 1/4 full and it was a 30 minute wait to get one little sandwich lol. Not one "sorry for the wait". Sandwich is good but the kitchen could pickup the pace or provide an adequate timeframe on ticket time.

    Egg sandwich with sprouts and arugula.
    Wayne G.

    Super good place in hood river. You have breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches and other assorted items. The English muffins are amazingly good. Service is not exceptional but it works just fine. We had an egg sandwich and it was very good. It's right off of the interstate if you are driving through and sits in a street that is walkable.

    Mocha coffee
    Karen M.

    This was an open place. You can watch them cook, the garage glass door was open to see everything outside. Clean. Smaller menu but you don't need much, it was quick & easy, yummy food here. The person who took our order was outgoing and super friendly and helpful. Let's put it this way, this place has a morning coffee group consisting of 2 elderly couples just hanging out with their drinks. I would totally go here again and eat lunch and listen to the jammin music being played.

    Fruit topped waffle
    Sin L.

    Found on our eay back from lost lake. Food was amazing, everything tasted so fresh. The italian cream sodas were great also. The lady at the counter was very nice and engaging. Absolutely plan on returning when I pass through the area!

    Huge windows great for people watching
    Kim G.

    Great place to get sandwiches, including an extensive breakfast sandwiche menu which is always a treat for me. Lots of people stop here to get a sandwich to go but I prefer to eat there. The space is surprisingly large with huge windows allowing you to take in the Hood River scene. Sandwiches are fresh, licql ingredients and tasty combos. It's a popular place as the long lines underscore. I'm here in off hours so never have to wait long. You order at the counter and they bring your meal to you. Standouts for me are the T-Rex breakfast sandwich. The standard egg, cheese and choice of protein and I go with the sausage. I'm not a fan of egg whites - meaning can't stand the taste of or texture of egg whites - so I ask for the egg scrambled. Served on a homemade English Muffin, which is way better than store bough, this sandwich is definitely a weekend indulgence for me. Sooo good! My second fave is the tuna fish sandwich. They use local line caught tuna combined with mayo & red onion, served on choice of bread, I order whole wheat and they top with tomato and sprouts for a simple, delicious and satisfying lunch. It actually comes with avocado too, which I leave off; again a texture thing for me. Employees are friendly. There are lots of vegetarian options and even gluten free bread. They also serve coffee and baked goods but I haven't tried any of them yet. There are always people hanging here, a combo of locals and those visiting Hood River.

    Turkey brie sandwich was delicious. The cranberry sauce on this sandwich was finger-licking good.   They sell kombucha and coffee too.
    Jennifer D.

    Nice place and the sandwiches were delicious. They sell coffee and kombucha too. Friendly cashier. There is a cool little bookstore down the hall near the bathrooms.

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    Shawn D.

    Favorite brunch spot in Hood River! Whenever I travel to Hood River I make a point of stopping here and I've been doing it for 10 plus years! A superb spot where you can take a window seat and no matter what day of the week it is you will always find a cozy spot to take in the sights. Simple menu of sandwiches, bagels, and egg muffins but perfect for breakfast or brunch! Menu consists of organic ingredients with kombucha and other drinks and the prices are fair and reasonable. It's located on a busy corner in the heart of Hood River which makes for interesting sights.

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    Great breakfast sammies. Best veggie sandwich (add bacon) in the gorge. Friendly, clean. Solid choice every time!

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    Wonderful fresh sandwiches with the best pickles. Really great lunch and friendly staff.

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    They make their own muffins, and use them to make THE best egg sandwich I've ever had. The bacon was excellent as well.

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    Great find for breakfast while passing through Hood River. Fresh, healthy and delicious!

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    There was 4 of us who stopped here for a late lunch. Everything we got was excellent! Service was great too!

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    Delicious breakfast, tasty coffee, and wonderful, friendly staff, even when I walked in as they were opening the door!

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    Great little breakfast sandwiches! Called ahead and ordered them to go. I love the hot and bothered sandwich with sprouts on it!

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