The Start Up Coffee

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, it's easy to get in and out fast. Prices are very reasonable. Great place!

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 too!

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. The owner is quite friendly, and we get into some really great conversations talking about lifestyle, hiking around the area, inspiration for why we do what we do, and culture. It's clear that he has a passion for what he does and some of the cultural influence that is shown through his shop are Mexican inspired. It shines through in his classic "Cafe con leche." The good stuff. The Start Up Coffee just fits when I'm looking for coffee that's slightly on the sweet side at baseline, and when I'm looking for that boost of caffeine that corresponds with the size of coffee I'm in the mood for. The philosophy behind this is simple. He strives to give his customers "more of what they want, and less of what they don't." Simple. The way it should be. Thanks Jerry! For adding this unique flavor to the Hood River coffee community!

Great spot to go for early Christmas coffee! Good coffee and friendly service. They even had a tea selection including a delicious London Fog