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.

Stopped in on a recommendation. This place was busy both in house and takeout. Inside has a diner…read morefeeling with both table chair and booth seating., but it's fast food style order at the counter. They bring the food out. The place ran like a finely tuned machine and everyone working there was friendly and hard working. The service was fast considering how busy they were. They had a large munu of burgers, sandwiches, shakes, ice cream, abd breaded style seafood. We had cheesburgers and fries. Both were tasty. We will make this a new goto place when driving through.

Awesome spot. Every few months I road trip from Oregon to Washington and Jim's is the perfect pit…read morestop. Real, fresh ingredients the way it should be. The list of toppings for burgers is fantastic. The shakes are great, this time I tried chocolate with fresh banana and it was blended to perfection with small chunks of the fruit here and there. The only thing better than the food itself is the service. The folks here are always so friendly and they will not rush you to order but will double check you know all your options and get something you love. The dining area and bathrooms are always clean and welcoming. If you stop here you won't leave disappointed.

I went to Dairy Queen and had a typical good experience. They were fast, food was great, and prices…read moreare very reasonable.

Greeted upon entry Super friendly…read moreExtremely clean Fast service Nice clean restrooms convenient location

Our 3 year old kiddo has multiple nut allergies and thought we would be unable to get him ice…read morecream. One of the workers kindly opened a separate Ice cream container just for him so he was able to eat it. It was his first ice cream experience and he loved it. I know they probably can't do that for everyone but I was very thankful they were able to accommodate us.

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.

stopped by Eastwind Drive-In and it was SO good! I got the orange ice cream cone, and it tasted…read morejust like an orange creamsicle--creamy, refreshing, and seriously amazing. I also tried their cheeseburger and it did not disappoint! The burger had the perfect crispy edges, the cheese was melty and delicious, and something about that perfectly toasted bun just brought everything together. Simple, classic, and done SO well. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area! I'll absolutely be back!

We rolled into Cascade Locks on a Sunday in July, the kind of Gorge afternoon where everyone within…read morefifty miles has the same idea: get out, get sun, get a burger. Eastwind Drive-In sits right on Wa Na Pa Street, red and white building, that iconic soft serve and hamburger sign swinging out front like it's been doing this since before any of us were born. And it has. The line was out the door and down the sidewalk by 3pm, easy thirty minute wait, and nobody seemed to mind. That tells you something before you even taste the food. We ordered the double bacon cheeseburger, and it did not disappoint. Real griddled beef, two patties, melted cheddar doing exactly what melted cheddar should do, crisp lettuce, all of it stacked on a sesame bun that held together through the whole ordeal, which matters more than people think when you're eating standing up in a parking lot with a dog giving you the full guilt trip. Speaking of: we took our food down to the park by the lake, picnic tables under the trees, and Willow, our English lab, decided that burger was the single most important object in the entire state of Oregon. Nose right up against it, patient as a saint, working every angle. She didn't get any. She deserved some. That's the tension of loving a good dog and a good burger at the same time. Prices are fair for what you get, hamburger starts under seven dollars, the shakes and soft serve looked like the real draw for half the line, and the menu board out front covers everything from tater tots to Italian cream soda, which is a detail I did not expect and now can't stop thinking about. If you're passing through Cascade Locks, Eastwind Drive-In is worth the wait. Bring cash patience, bring an appetite, and if you bring a dog, be ready to share eye contact you won't win.

Great little ice cream stand with a handful of flavors. Service was great, and fast. It was located…read moredown the street from Mt Hood Ski Bowl. I didn't get a chance to take a picture but I recommend the strawberry shortcake flavor.

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!

Delicious food, scenic location, and friendly service! Great place to stop for breakfast on the way…read moreback to PDX after a refreshing overnight in the Gorge.

We were in town for a wedding, and need a quick coffee and breakfast to start the day, and one of…read morethe other wedding guests recommended The Cabin since it was just a short drive from the hotel. We ordered a bunch for the group, but the things I had was a strawberry shake and their breakfast sandwich on ciabatta bread. The strawberry milkshake at 9AM was bold but so worth it. I wish it was a little thicker in texture, but overall it was quite tasty with the blend of fresh strawberries. The breakfast sandwich was warm but it was a little light on the egg and bacon, but heavy on the red onions. The toasted bread was a nice touch but honestly the only thing I could taste was the red onions. I also think it could use an aioli or some mayo to add another layer of creaminess to the sandwich. Small fixes but it did what it needed to do. While they have a drive thru, we ordered from the window and the ladies that helped us were super sweet and nice. While we ordered a lot, everything came out quick and fresh. If you are in need of a quick bite or coffee, this is a solid spot to check out in town.

As a Vegan I really appreciated having a vegan sandwich on the menu. But I had no idea what I was…read morein for when I ordered the vegan special. I wish I could tell you what all was on it. But there were veggies, corn chips, and a corn aoli sauce. It was the best sandwich I have EVER had. I mean EVER!!!! Can't wait to go back. Vegan ice cream was amazing as well.

Don't Call It a Cuban. Sincerely, a Cuban…read more There is a sacred alchemy to a real Sándwich Cubano. It requires crisp, lard-baked Cuban bread pressed paper-thin a la plancha until the crust crackles. It requires yellow mustard to cut the fat, sharp pickles for acid, and molten Swiss cheese acting as the crucial binding agent between roast pork and ham. It is a precise, beautiful piece of culinary history. What was served to me here is an absolute crime against my heritage. Look at this plate: soft, pillow-like Hawaiian rolls stuffed with shredded pork, leafy greens, and a thin vinaigrette. It hasn't seen the heat of a press in its entire existence. There is no mustard, no pickles, no ham, and not a single drop of melted Swiss cheese binding anything together. This is not a Cuban sandwich. It is a pulled pork slider on a dinner roll. And it would have been a pretty decent one on that merit. However, slapping the name "Cuban" on a Southern pulled pork slider because someone threw pulled pork on a bun is lazy, dishonest, and insulting to the culture it claims to represent. Call it what it actually is on the menu, you are ruining what some people will think is an actual Cuban. Or... maybe hire a Cuban and learn how to make the real thing. A four paragraph AI response? Look. There is a stool in Havana, or Tampa, or a fluorescent-lit ventanita in Hialeah at two in the morning, where a man who has done this ten thousand times takes bread baked with lard that morning, lays it open, and builds something with no wasted motion. Mustard. Pickle. Ham. Pork. Swiss. He puts it under a press that has been hot since 1961 and he leans on it. The crust goes to glass. The cheese surrenders. You get it in butcher paper and you eat it standing up, maybe with a few fried ripe plantains (not kettle chips) and you don't talk for ninety seconds. That sandwich is not a concept. It is not an interpretation. It is not an exploration of a broader range of anything. It is years of exile, hunger, cigar smoke, and stubborn people refusing to forget what home tasted like, compressed under a hot iron into something you can hold in one hand. What you served me is a pulled pork slider with fruit on it. And look -- I ate it. For what it was, it was good. Smoked pork, mango, mint, pickled onion, a soft milk bun: that's a nice sandwich on a summer afternoon and I don't begrudge anybody a nice sandwich. But you didn't have the nerve to sell it on its own merits. You reached across an ocean, took a word that people bled for, and stapled it to the front for the traffic. Call it Mojo Pulled Pork. Call it Caribbean Gold. Call it anything true. The sandwich is alright it's a 6.25. It's the word from a culture that's stolen. A real Cuban mixto would beat down this sandwich with a 1st bite knockout.

My partner and I stopped in here while we were in Troutdale for the Winter Wonderland event. I…read morehighly recommend checking out this place (and the town as a whole) during the holidays-- the whole Main Street is decorated, and it seems like every business is on board. Walking into the Soda Shop, it feels like a kid's daydream. There was candy and souvenirs everywhere, a big ice cream counter, and, of course, the soda shop. I noticed that they also sell food here-- it smelled amazing and I would definitely give it a try if I came again. Ordering was easy, and the young man behind the counter was really helpful-- I had never been to a soda hop before, so I had some questions about the options. He did not make me feel silly for having questions, and he did a good job of both training his coworker and being attentive to the line at the same time. I ordered a sugar free salted caramel soda (there were so many sugar free options!!!) It was delightful. I was a little apprehensive that it would actually taste like the flavor, but I was pleasantly surprised. The price point is higher than you would pay for a normal soda, but I think that the novelty of the experience is worth it. We had a great time, and would definitely return (I want to see the upper level, too-- that was closed for a private event when we stopped in).

We were at the art festival and decided to try this place. Great portions they did get my brothers…read moreorder wrong but he ate it and made the best of it. I ordered a wrap which was very good the mayonnaise was more on the outside wrapper than inside the wrap though. The space is nicely set up with comfy couch seating upstairs and tables and chairs downstairs. Pricing is reasonable.