The Riv Cafe
401 E 10th St, Hood River, OR
Crema's Take
“Nestled in a beautifully converted church in Hood River, The Riv Cafe is a wonderfully quirky spot where espresso-focused coffee meets comforting slow-sit vibes and unexpectedly excellent food, complete with charming architectural surprises like an organ tucked into the bathroom. The scones are wonderful, the biscuit sandwiches genuinely delicious, and the rustic, warm atmosphere makes it the kind of place where you'll want to linger over a smooth cup and soak in the character that's woven into every corner.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
I saw this little cafe while researching a trip to Mt. Hood, and I decided I had to stop in The Dalles to try it. It is a converted gorgeous little church, so it has a lot of quirky personality and a lovely courtyard. I had the salmon eggs benedict, which was delicious, with…
The Riv is a quirky fun find. It’s a beautifully converted church that has kept so much character. We loved the decor—especially the hilarious and unexpected surprise of an organ in the bathroom (complete with hand-washing instructions on it!). The food was incredible. My…
What a wonderful place to stop, eat and have coffee. The service was great, the food was great and the atmosphere was very welcoming and warm. Will definitely return!
Went for lunch on a rainy Tuesday. Pretty quiet inside, which I liked. I got the spicy miso noodle bowl and it was comforting in that warm, steady kind of way. Broth had depth, not just heat. The staff was mellow but not checked out. No real complaints, just wish it was closer…
Smooth coffee. Wonderful scones and an atmosphere to blend into a nice warm morning. The ambience is wonderful and rustic. Comfortable seating all around.
TLDR; super sweet spot with some really good biscuit sandwiches Food- we ordered one of the biscuit sandwiches on the menu with bacon on the side, and I have to say that it was absolutely delicious. The flavors were so good, the biscuit was crumbly but held everything together…
Crema Reviews
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