The Start Up Coffee
1310 13th St, Hood River, OR
Crema's Take
“Nestled in Hood River, this espresso-focused cart has earned loyal regulars who rave about baristas that treat each drink as a genuine craft rather than a quick transaction—their hand-pulled espresso drinks and creative signatures are made with real care. Beyond excellent coffee, they've become a social hub where visitors linger for thoughtful conversations and local recommendations, all while enjoying light bites like their praised breakfast burritos, though it's worth confirming their hours before you visit.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. Quick-grab spot. Light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
This place has the incorrect hours of operations listed. Many times they are not open when they saw they are. A lot of other coffee shops close by with accurate operation times.
The perfect coffee shop! The barista is super friendly and helpful! The hand-crafted drinks taste like they are made with care, not just churned out of an assembly line. The breakfast burritos are fresh and delicious. The outdoor seating is lovely, but if you are in a hurry,…
Pretty decent coffee stop. I usually get a spiced chai latte; they offered a similar chai as they don't carry spiced. It was similar, sweet, not harsh. It wasn't vanilla or Oregon, which I typically don't care for anyway. Overall, a good chai. The breakfast burrito was good,…
Absolutely phenomenal! We stayed right across the street from this excellent coffee cart and stopped by every morning for delicious and quick coffee, paired with great advice for our adventures from the very friendly and helpful barista. Highly recommend! Cute outdoor seating…
I'm a fan. I do a lot of walking in the Hood River area, and sometimes as I'm walking along the heights on my way home, I think, "You know sounds good? A coffee and a chat. And I know just where to go." The Red trailer and flag out front both stand out to help prompt my memory. …
Great spot to go for early Christmas coffee! Good coffee and friendly service. They even had a tea selection including a delicious London Fog
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