I came for one thing-- an ice cream cone! I was NOT disappointed!…read moreKnowing that they have a reputation for being HUGE, I chose to only get a MEDIUM. I haven't had a cone this big since I was a kid and the little place in Sandy Oregon made these usage swirl ice cream cones! This was so big, especially for only $6! I ended up sharing with my pups (they were very happy about that, for sure!). Definitely have to stop here any time you're near Cascade Locks! Also worth mentioning that they open early (8 am, I believe) but also close early (5 pm).

Don't stop! Food was terrible. Worse than a public pool snack bar. Paid over $35 for lunch and they…read morewouldn't let us have tartar sauce for our fish and chips. Told us we had to wait in the long line again to buy some. Burger was paper thin and tough. Dark haired gal behind the counter was extremely rude. Don't stop here. Go up the road to Brigham Fish.

Our friends highly recommended this spot so we made a point to stop here on our way into Portland…read more The scenery was beautiful surrounding the drive-in, which also has some indoor and patio seating. They have a nice big parking lot and it was free to park when we went on a Monday. There is a trail and playground nearby so it was nice to enjoy our ice cream after over there. I loved how they had coloring pages and crayons at the counter for the kids to kill some time while waiting for the food! I loved that they had some Asian inspired flavors on the menu which I was not expecting! I kept it simple with a grilled cheese which they serve on a waffle and I also added pulled pork for a small upcharge. The tomato soup pairing was so delicious and it was such a comforting meal in the foggy overcast weather. For dessert, we tried the rainbow brite seasonal sundae, which had these ripe mangoes and ube swirl inside. It was so cute with the little rainbow jellies! The vanilla soft serve itself was really good so I think I would've been happy whether it was a plain sundae or completely loaded like this one. We also tried the guava cheesecake cookie, which was huge and I loved the guava cheesecake filling. Sugarpine did not disappoint and it definitely lived up to the hype. It's a little bit outside of Portland, but definitely worth the drive for the scenery and the food!

Food: The regular price of their sundaes are about $10 but really $12 once you include the 20% tax…read more The flavors were good though. We had the Chery Colada parfait which was a vanilla with cherry and pineapple and the Once in a Blue Moon which is a blueberry ube mix. The cuban pork and boriqua bbq chicken sandwhiches were approx $18/$22 with tax and $17/$21. So you can easily spend over $100 for a family of 4 stopping for lunch. No judgement, just letting you know what to expect and you can decide if it's worth it for you. Service: Non existent in the sense that you stand in line order at a window and seat yourself if you can find a spot, your food comes up at a window, and you throw your own trash out afterwards, but they charge you 20% extra on every items. Why not just raise your prices 20% and put a sign that says no tips? I guess employees would earn more money when it's busy on a Sunday but make less when its slow? To each his own. I'm just letting you know what to expect. Ambiance: It's a walk up sanwhich and soft serve ice cream food place in a great location by the Sandy river. We came on a Sunday and it happened to be their Anniversary celebration so they had a dj and they were doing a collab with some burger place. On this day, it was either pulled pork or bbq chicken sandwhich options or the burgers and the sign said food could take as long as 55 minutes in addition to the line that was over 30-45min long. So we opted for their sundae specials for $8 and burgers because we assumed the burgers would be cooked faster while we were still in line for the ice cream. But NO! Despite no line and nothing being cooked when we ordered, the burgers weren't ready until long after we got our ice creams and finished. Burgers were actually a bargain! Only $48 for 3. So that was only $16 each. Parking was awful. Seating was not much better, we were able to find a table to share with others. I had been wanting to come here for years seeing them on IG and here on yelp but don't make it out to Troutdale very often. So I was happy to finally try them out. Unfortunately I don't know if it is always a 1-2hr commitment. I probably wouldnt make a trip just to come here, but if you are on the Sandy river next door, an ice cream to share is probably not a bad deal.

Damn. Now I understand why Salt & Straw has the following that it does. This is no regular ice…read morecream shop, but instead a round of flavors that hit nostalgia and unique creations. We must've had some good karma because when we walked in there was only about 8 people in front of us! I was really surprised in how attentive they were once it was our turn. It was nice to not feel rushed and rather everyone in line also understood that as well. I believe it's because everyone knew that they would have their turn. They encourage you to explore all their flavors and to not feel guilty about trying a wide variety of their menu. My group all ended up with different flavors and we were all super happy. I went with a lavendar-based flavor and a sea salt caramel in a homemade waffle cone. I highly recommend coming to tcheck them out.

This was a really elegant store, with some wonderful interior designs, arts, open windows, perfect…read moreto enjoy a bright sunny warm day with ice cream. When we came around 3pm, it wasn't busy, so we got to try some of the flavors right away. They had about fifteen different flavors, including few limited edition ones. We tried about six different ones before deciding the ones we wanted. The staff member was super friendly, politely handing us the sampling spoons with the requested flavors. The store offered single, double, split and kids scoops. They had waffle cone and bowls available as well. We picked the double vanilla and my favorite sea salt caramel ribbons. The kid's scoop costed $5.25 each and additional toppings were 75 cents each. I loved both the scoops. The taste was as good as other locations we had tried. The ice cream was dense and creamy. We enjoyed our time at the store, sitting by the benches they had by the large open windows.

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

GIANT burgers! Delicious but totally shareable. Milkshake…read morewas incredible and thick really hit the spot.

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.

One of my favorite things to do near the Columbia River Gorge is to explore the Fruit Loop, which…read moreis what I was doing when I noticed this antique shop on the side of the road. I'm from California, so I'm still not fully used to the way food is served everywhere you go in Oregon. I was thinking, 'Espresso, ice cream, and antiques? That's different.' Is the musky smell of antiques compatible with food service? Not sure how I feel about this, but I ordered a huckleberry soda, anyway. I was curious. It turned out to be one of the best flavored sodas I've ever had. I loved the huckleberry syrup. The antique selection was well-curated. Lots of interesting trinkets and jewelry. Everything you'd expect from an antique shop, plus a gentleman's room full of old Playboys tucked into the back. Service was friendly, and there was plenty of parking. There was no wait. This is a great alternative to stopping by one of the big busy farms if you're just looking for a quick drink, or (obviously) if you're into antiques.

Such a fun shop, so much to explore! Vintage clothes, kitchen chachka, glassware, salt and pepper…read moreshakers from the 50s, holiday decor, yard art, and lots of vinyl - as in an album collection that feels like they bought my collection! The best deal - if you buy a vase, you are invited to fill it with fresh flowers you pick from the back garden. What? It's totally worth buying a vase just to get the gorgeous bouquet of dahlia, zinnia, cosmos, and more! The biggest surprise is that you can also get some delicious ice cream! It's perfect on a summer day as you are wandering the Hood River Fruit Loop or any season. The ice cream is soft serve, which is my fave. They have a shaded area next to the shop where you can sit and enjoy your treat. Check their website because in the off-season, they are typically open Fridays-Sundays only. It's a fun 6 as with most antique shops, you never know what treasure you'll find. And looking is just as much fun!

This used to be a Baskin Robbins. They don't serve Baskin Robbins brand ice cream; however, the…read morestore looks the same. They have ice cream shakes, sundaes, cones and ice cream cakes. They even offer dairy free ice cream. Thankful for a local ice cream shop with reasonable prices.

A cute lowkey cold treat spot sourcing from a variety of local vendors. They have an array of ice…read morecream flavors ans you can have them as sundaes, shakes, or just in a cone/cup. We got the Moose Track Milkshake and it's soo delicious and refreshing after a hot day hike. Their sizes were very generous, just the small is more than enough but you can also go ham with a large.

Salt & Straw is the OG PDX ice cream spot and you can never really go wrong with grabbing a sweet…read moretreat here. This location is on Alberta St where there is street parking all around the area. Currently, they are having some limited edition flavors from The Chocolatiers Series. Wifey and I ended up getting their Cake Batter Cookie Fudge and it was such a nice treat after our lunch. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. There is a reason why this spot has over 1,000+ positive reviews!

It's still the best ice cream in town. The frigid culinary pride of Portland! This location just…read moredoesn't do it for me in the same way that the other ones do. Parking is distinctly challenging. I'm really lucky if I can park within a block of the entrance. The line also seems to move very slowly most of the time. I usually give myself an extra buffer of time for this location, which also includes the typical time that I would spend in a line for this type of popular product. It has to be a special occasion for me to invest that much effort to indulge in quality ice cream. I do like that you can have unlimited samples and the staff is usually pretty friendly. I like that the flavors rotate seasonally and the bathroom is usually clean. Unfortunately, there's not much seating inside and there's also minimal options for sitting outside. This place is built well for people who will happen to be walking by on the sidewalk and feel like a scoop of ice cream while having no other immediate plans to follow... and also don't intend stick around to eat it. Maybe go grab a pint to go and call it compromise?

Great service and fresh amazing chocolate! I am blown away at how fresh the Sea Foam always is!…read moreAlways grateful it isn't rock hard inside. Chocolate covered potato chips are to die for, but unfortunately, when we stopped in yesterday, you were completely out. Love both of your locations and happy I don't have to travel to Cannon Beach to Bruce's candy store or Goodys in central Oregon to get equivalent!

Super cool candy store with candy of all types including fudge & other sweets made in house. They…read morehave ice cream & snow cones as well. Service is great. Shop is decked out with candy everywhere. Has a mom and pop shop feel. Truly a kid in a candy store even as an adult! Overall, super cool place, just pricey which is why I took down a star.

This is hands down my fiancé and I's favorite ice cream shop ever. I lived in pdx for a month just…read morethree blocks away and we went at least once a week, back when it was Cool Moon. If I was a billionaire, I'd invest in this shop to open a second location by me in Maine. Small batch and homemade, these ice creams are luscious and delicious. They are not sickly sweet, and they don't need to be. They really let the flavors shine on their own. The thai iced tea is my favorite flavor, though the fresh banana is up there too. This trip already I have visited once IRL and later I ordered a shake from them for delivery to my hotel, which was great! No drop in quality there and they drew a cute little note. The service has always been amazing throughout the years. Got to meet THE Miss Oz herself one visit too! Scoops or in shake form, it's a must visit when we find ourselves back in PDX!

On a nice day in Portland, this was one of the only dessert places that stood out. We showed up…read morewith a couple people in front of us, yet still waited for 15 minutes to get ice cream. To me it's wild to wait that long for a scoop of ice cream. They only had a couple of workers, but they worked quite slow. Not great with a line out the door... There was lot of seating inside which was nice and a park right next door. Would come back, but make sure to come when there isn't a line or expect to wait.