What a cool little gem of a restaurant out in the middle of nowhere. Our waitress was friendly and funny. Such good service, and the food is truly astonishing. This is not what we expected but now we will make the hour drive again just to get lunch there! read more

We both ordered the special of the da:. Small custom made Calazone with Small one time through salad bar. All of the ingredients in the salad bar were cold and fresh. They had quite a few options to choose from. The Calazone were made with your choice of fresh vegetables & meats. We requested a serving of red sauce to top the Calazone. Both the salad and Calazone were good, and filling, too read more

Takoda's - Veggie Calazone - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Blue River, Oregon

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I have an allergy and they were very careful to ensure the kitchen did not cut the ingredients of my pizza with my allergens. Service was fast and friendly. Pizzas were tasty. Iced tea was really freshly brewed. read more

Takoda's - Mini pizza with feta, Kalamata olives and mushrooms - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Blue River, Oregon

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We were in the area as tourists camping and checking out the activities in the area. We tried Takoda's our first day on our way to our camp site and we had to come back again before we left. Their burgers were great and hit the spot. The staff were all friendly and let us wonder around while waiting for our food because they have a little shop in the entry way & on the second floor. Our first visit, we didn't even notice they had a koi pond outside in the little garden area. If you dine in, it's worth getting a table outside! Overall I highly recommend stopping in if you are nearby. read more

Really enjoyed coming here for dinner when I was staying at an Airbnb near the Cougar Hot Springs. The staff were very friendly with lots of charming Christmas decor! I also really enjoyed my food which was a BLT on focaccia bread. There was a variety of side options but opted for tator tots. Definitely recommend eating here and checking out the gift shop! read more

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Good pizza, service is slow so don't be in a hurry. Homemade desserts are Meh, people are super nice. Good stop for lunch read more

Very much a local gem loved by many! During my visit to Oregon, this spot was probably my most memorable dining experience. We sat outside because it was nice out, but the inside was very cozy. For food, I tried the prime rib daily special, marionberry cobbler, and a combination pizza to-go. Everything was pretty good! I will say the prime rib was more of a beef stroganoff which was a little disappointing, but it was a comforting meal and rather filling. Couldn't leave Oregon without trying marionberry, so I got the cobbler! I liked the vanilla ice cream and the warm, sweet, and tart cobbler. It was delicious but a little too sweet for my taste. The combination pizza was delicious and held up well for takeout! This is a family owned restaurant that's been open for quite a while now. I was lucky enough to meet one of the owners! She was so sweet and personable. Everyone who served or interacted with us were nothing but nice. Such a wonderful spot! read more

Takoda's - Prime Rib Daily Special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Blue River, Oregon

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Every time we have eaten here, we were able to eat on their patio with our dog. And, it is a beautiful space- day or night! And, their food is really satisfying and nourishing! Next time, I think I might try their salad bar, but I really loved all the options they had. And, the server we had was really nice and attentive! read more

Excellent service and the food was delicious. It was a little slow getting our food but worth the wait. Besides time flys when you're in good company read more

My only complaint about Takoda's is that I didn't discover it sooner! I've driven by it a million times and never stopped. I'm not even sure where I saw it talked about recently, but I wanted something different than Ike's Pizza on my way up the McKenzie. My husband and I stopped in here last night on our way back from Sahalie Falls. Side note, it was still snowed in and we couldn't stop. So we turned around and headed to Takoda's to grab dinner. We were immediately greeted and given the choice to sit inside or outside. I'm sooooo glad we picked outside because it was absolutely gorgeous and the weather was perfect. It was such a relaxing dinner. Our server, I didn't get her name, was fabulous. Super friendly and attentive. Checked on us at all the right intervals, and made sure we had everything. We ordered mozzarella sticks to start with, I had the prime rib French dip, and my husband had the Sasquatch burger. I may never poop again from the sheer volume of cheese I ate, but I can live with that because it was so delicious. My sandwich had the most amazingly well toasted bread, so it soaked up all the delicious au jus when dipped. My husband's burger was over cooked for my taste, but he didn't request a specific temperature on it, and their menu says they go for medium-medium well unless otherwise specified. But the fried egg on it was legit. The yolk was perfectly runny. I'll be the first to admit that I judge every restaurant on their French dip sandwiches and how well they cook an egg on a burger. And I am always irritated if either is less than perfect. I was so happy that both were completely perfect here. Add in the perfect scenery, and it made for the most amazing and relaxing dinner I've had in a very long time. Would I return? Yes, yes, and most definitely yes! I'm already looking forward to going back. Plus, since Sahalie Falls was snowed in, I have a reason to go. I'm still just irritated that I hadn't taken the time to stop in here before. But I'll make up for that with return visits. read more

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We stopped at this place on our way to a friends reunion and it did not disappoint! They have a beautiful outside seating area which was perfect as we had our dog with us. The server brought out our waters along with his, very attentive. I had takoda's grilled cheese and hubby had takoda burger, both dishes were delicious and good size. Server came to check on us often even though they were busy during lunch time. We are in town for couple of days and def be back! read more

Post Covid menu is back in action, which means they have my beloved Mac and cheese again. This is my favorite thing in the menu and I get it once a trip. This time they had marionberry cobbler for dessert. Marionberries were fresh and delicious. The cobbler was more like a cake though (no crumble insight). Overall still good! For lunch I also enjoy the tuna melt, which is simple but hearty. Service is still very good. One complaint/request - pleeaaaase bring back breakfast!!!!! read more

Takoda's - Those delicious marionberry pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Blue River, Oregon

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Service was great Food was excellent Desert was outstanding Location was in the forest area right off the road read more

Not a lot of options nearby but even if there were Takoda's would be my preference. Delicious meal and loved the salad bar

On a long road trip on my motorcycle. Stopped in for a late lunch. Had the prime rib French dip. Order of sweet potato fries and a fresh brewed root beer. If I could pick out one thing. It would probably be the root beer that was the most memorable. And that saying something because the prime rib French dip and sweet potato fries were awesome. Great service by the staff. Sat outside in the garden area and really enjoyed myself. Hard to get back on the bike after that. read more

Great food, excellent customer service and fantastic gift shop! I even enjoyed the little casino corner with some electronic slots for added entertainment. Outdoor seating area is beautiful and did I mention the gift shop?? Such a unique and fun selection of gifts, gadgets and useful items! Definitely recommend!! read more

Lots of great beers on tap! The pizza was great. I ordered the garden but added green peppers, regular tomatoes and mushrooms. The crust was very tasty. Other items at our table were Shepard s Pie (yum) and a turkey sandwich (yum). The highlight was the marrionberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream. The patio is lovely....with a waterfall and pond. I also loved the little shop upstairs. read more

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One of my absolute favorites spots. I love the lodge feel and the food is fantastic. The service is spot on and being out on the McKenzie is epic. Especially with a boat of the best Macaroni and Cheese, ever...and a Chocolate Porter. I always come back. read more

Takoda's - Macaroni and Cheese, with a chocolate porter. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Blue River, Oregon

Service was fine. Food was terrible. Mushy, over-salted. Salad bar was fine, fresh. The town could use a better restaurant ( and there are a couple). read more

First thing I have to say I am a salad bar gal and this salad bar has all my favorites. I was so hungry that I was excited to make my salad we had not been here for awhile , I did not take a picture of the salad bar but this is a place that we've been coming to for a while. I just never have taken a picture and i will next time. Last time we were here they served breakfast, but I don't believe they serve breakfast anymore. I got the one time salad bar and soup of the day which was a beef stew. The beef stew was good. It was a little Barothy, which was nice because I had been camping so that hit the spot, hubby got the BLT it was delicious lots of bacon and then you can get side salad for five dollars the sandwiches you could definitely share the service was spot on Thank you for taking such good care of us decor super cool. They have a bunch of different knickknacks and goodies and fun stuff that you can look to buy . We will be back and wait so long to go back . This restaurant gets pretty busy so I was a little leery on doing this review because of such a gem but always for supporting small businesses. read more

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After a morning of hiking, this local diner really hit the spot. We tried two of their burgers which were both great and made with quality tasting beef. The salad bar was perfect too--very clean and flows well. Service was friendly. Con's: decor was a bit tacky. This restaurant is simultaneously a restaurant and a store front; all the decor on the walls comes with a hobby lobby feel and price tag attached for your shopping needs. Just a personal preference, but I think merging the two in the sitting area detracts from the overall experience. Regardless, I left very happy! Would recommend. read more

dinner was yummy service was friendly and food came out quickly. and the building is beautiful. I had a Ruben and French frys which was a standard restaurant quality meal. I would happily go back there again. read more

Everything went well from start to finish! Our server was Jovie, and she greeted us promptly. She had waters out within 1 minute of us sitting down. My husband and I had tator tots as an appetizer, and then we shared the ribs and Ja Ha jack burger (jalepeno pepper jack cheese burger). My son ordered a pepperoni pizza off the kids menu. The burger was well flavored and not overly seasoned, and the jalepenos were fresh which added a nice crunch to the bite. The ribs fell off the bone as we picked them up, and I don't know what was in the sauce/marinade, but it had a deep rich fruity flavor that is unforgettable! Asparagus and loaded mashers also took a win! As if we werent already stuffed after dinner, we decided to share a buffet of their desserts, we shared the lemon cheesecake, blueberry cheesecake, brownie sundae, and marionberry cobbler. Needless to say we couldn't finish it all, but we're very pleased with both our service and our food. Shout out again to our server who made our night very special and gave us awesome attention and service. Very kind with a great smile. I'll end with this, I've never left a review before, but I specifically downloaded this app to leave this review just for her, because it was that great! Best meal I've had in months! read more

Takoda's - Lemon cheesecake blueberry cheesecake, so rich and creamy! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Blue River, Oregon

Nice lunch at almost the end of trail. Was visiting from out of town & a friend took us up the McKinzie River to see how the forest & community was recovering from huge & crazy wildfires a few years back & landed at the hot springs for a soak. Although you can see it from the highway, you turn at little road just past gas station & drive past to parking lot. I got a Buffalo burger topped with Tilamuck cheese, was able to get cottage cheese as a side (important because I can't have fries. The lettuce, tomato, onions were generous enough that I felt like I had a nice small salad. Burger was delicious. While I selected the famous native to Oregon cheese, I'm betting the blue cheese alternative would have been just as delightful. Will have to come back to find out. Staff was attentive, stopped by several times to be sure we had everything & were happy. If you are doing keto or are vegetarian there were plenty of options. read more

Takoda's - Buffalo burger without bun, cottage cheese for side. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Blue River, Oregon

I ordered take-out gluten free pizzas after the McKenzie River 50k Trail Race. Seemed like classic family spot with local charm. Hit the spot for me! read more

Takoda's - Takoda's front entrance - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Blue River, Oregon

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Great service, good food and super cute ambiance. Homey, friendly and a great spot while driving over the McKenzie pass. I'm a picky eater and was very satisfied. our 5 kids too clean and large salad bar! cute gifts for sale and great outdoor space for eating I the summer. read more

Hidden gem in the middle of know where. Stopped here on the way to take a break from A 8 hr drive and this place did not disappoint. Everything tasted freshly made read more

Takoda's - Patty melt burger sweet potato fries tater tots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Blue River, Oregon

Had a great lunch at Takoda's. The service was wonderful. We were seated promptly and our server arrived to take our orders right away. My husband ordered the Turkey focaccia sandwich and I ordered the Club. The sandwiches were loaded with meat and were super good! I can definitely recommend Takoda's as a great place to stop for a meal if you are in the area! read more

Was going on a little drive and girls day with my mom and found this place while on a food hunt, thought the food was amazing service was fantastic and the ambiance was amazing loved the gift shop and the salad bar was a nice treat read more

The Prime Rib Dip was outstanding! The meat was tinder and tasty. Fries were very good. Hamburger with salad bar was good. Salad bar was fresh and very nice variety. I would order the hamburger medium or medium rare. We will be back to order the prime rib dip! read more

Takoda's - Prime Rib Dip - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Blue River, Oregon

Super nice and cool staff. The back patio is beautiful. Garden pizza was light and fresh, came back for a combo pizza the next day. They definitely don't skimp on the toppings! Just look at that cheese drip and how happy that boy is read more

Takoda's - Pizza Bliss - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Blue River, Oregon

Great place with awesome service and friendly staff. The food is standard fair but prepared well

My niece had pizza from here for her rehearsal dinner. We went there before the wedding not knowing it was the place the pizza was from. I got a Gluten Free pizza and we also got a grilled cheese with bacon and apples. We liked both and recreated the sandwich at home. read more

Wonderful food, nice people, quick service! We would definitely go back! Family owned restaurant

Nice to have this in the middle of nowhere when you want some good food. The food was good quality but the service lacked because they were so busy and seemed overwhelmed. I waited about 20 min for my drink and 30+ min for food. But all the workers were really sweet! If I'm in the area again, I'll definitely be back. Also, I love that they have cool gifts at the gift shop and a Jelly Belly dispenser. read more

Takoda's - Steak with pub fries and asparagus. Super good!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Blue River, Oregon

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Everything was great! The server was super friendly and the choices were available for for choosy eaters.

We've been here a couple of this this year. We had a cabin upriver (it burned down in the fire) and enjoyed supporting our new community. The patio was great, even with Covid- they do a good job of separating the tables, the staff wear masks and all is good. Now the food is delicious. I struggle with what to get each time; everything has been great. My favorite though, is the prime rib French dip. OMG. Add a dab of horseradish and a dip of au jous and heaven awaits. The tots and/or fries are super good too. Beer, wine and cocktails for us adults and the usual for kids. Oh, don't forget to look through the massive gift shop; there's something for everyone. read more

Takoda's - Outdoor seating. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Blue River, Oregon

This was our first visit, and the food was fantastic, especially the onion rings and the toasty treats hot chocolate variations. Great salad bar and Reuben sandwich also. We'll be back. read more

Takoda's - Peppermint Patty and Hazelnut Hot chocolate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Blue River, Oregon

Stopped in for dinner tonight. It's the only choice we've seen in miles. Reviews say good eating, even caught someone going in saying everything's good. I agree on the food. We decided to split the Ruben. Even though they didn't mention a fee or I missed it but they charge $3.00 to split. We asked to sit inside, but then we asked to go outside cause it was so nice. The weather was perfect and the evening was good. But the free wifi doesn't each outside very well. I was frustrated trying to make online reservations with little to no signal. Our server was blunt but prompt. What can I get you?..... We got order in and fought the wifi while we waited. The food was good. We had Ruben with cottage cheese side. We enjoyed the weather and then headed out. Good for what we paid. read more

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Nothing better than coming out of the mountains and getting good food and great service. Waitstaff is always super friendly and the chef is killing it. - Tim & Ang read more