Crush Cider Café

Update 1 year later: Continues to be one of my fave spots! I love the homemade yummy food with such warmth and flavor! I love the variety in ciders and being able to get cans ordered of my own fave flavors for home. Plus the slushees 🤤The most amazing people work here and the cider is unbeatable. Walk in for a yummy cozy homemade meal and cider and feel like you’re with family. This place is high energy and so vibrant. Not to miss in Hood River!!

A perfect little cafe that have amazing selection of food and drinks. The food are freshly made qith considerarion for people that have gluten allergies. Each one of of us enjoyed our meal. Their organic apple slushie is so good, I enjoyed rheir BeTrue kombucha and kefir water. The service is authentic and love that they support local products. If you are driving by Mount Hood Oregon stop by at Crush cafe and you will be glad you did. We have a new favorite cafe stop by. Come check it out!

I really like that they have 11 different ciders to try. Some of them I liked, some not so much. The lunch special was really good, got soggy fast but still good. The kids pizza is good, no sauce but really good cheese. I didn't really like the customer services cause it was really confusing. They don't have indoor seating it's outside only. I heard about the inside being amazing but your not allowed in there. I don't think I will be going back there again. I don't recommend it. If you have a dog and out for a walk go there because they are dog friendly since it's outside only

Outstanding cider! The ginger was my favorite (such delicate flavors). We tasted all 17 - they are very accommodating in sampling. Oh, and the food is also delicious. Add the pleasant service and nice ambiance and it’s hard to beat.

After more than a month of field biology work, I wanted a cider. Oh I got some cider! My favorite in the flight was the peach cider. Also, I didn't expect the food to be so good! Weeks later, I'm still thinking about that puff pastry appetizer served with sweet & sour sauce.

Crush Cider has a fantastic cider variety. I really enjoyed their Scruff, Lemoncello, and Jamica. We went with their mexican faire and the tamales and quesadilla were off the charts! Randomly found you on a google search and totally enjoyed our experience here and you will too.

This is where you want to be. Cider is top notch this side of the pond (and the in comparison to the otherside). Flavor is perfect. I prefer semi to not sweet cider and this place hits the spot. Flavor is amazing. The apples shine through and the accompanying flavors only add to the experience. Now for the food. Cornbread… get it. It’s amazing. Pretzels are perfect bar fare. The tostada… yes it’s delicious and the verde with it. It’s saved and we’ll be back.

We came to Cider Crush Cafe looking for an outdoor place to eat with our pup. We are so glad we did! It was a chilly Friday night but they had heaters and a nicely lit big patio tent outside. The food was great and the cider was pretty delicious too. Great service and an excellent experience all around.

Really nice place; great variety of tasty cider, and the food was excellent! Lovely location an easy walk from downtown.

We had a lovely experience here! It's just a few blocks away from downtown Hood River with easy parking. They had some delicious ciders - we did two flights so we tried the majority of them. I liked that they had flight options for 3 and 6 so you could try different things. I especially loved the blood orange cider. The service was good and everyone seemed friendly. We also did a soft pretzel which was decent but nothing to write home about. They did seem to have a good amount of variety of food options. Would definitely visit again after hiking in the gorge!

I love having lunch/dinner at Crush! They have gluten free and vegetarian options no matter what you get their food is delicious and the cider is the best selection in town (I'm not kidding) try a flight and pick your favorite! Reminder to wear a jacket! They still have outside seating at their picnic tables out front.

Absolutely loved Crush. We visited here recently from Seattle with dog in tow. All the ciders were top notch, and the food was incredible. We also loved both of the owners who were very helpful when picking food and beverage. Thanks for hosting us, Crush!

Great food. Great environment! Staff was super friendly. Also dog friendly. Thank you so much!

Outstanding cider! The ginger was my favorite (such delicate flavors). We tasted all 17 - they are very accommodating in sampling. Oh, and the food is also delicious. Add the pleasant service and nice ambiance and it's hard to beat.

It pains me to write this review. One of the highlights of our trips to Hood River, has always been our visit to Crush for their ciders and their delicious food. This trip, things were different and I walked away a bit disappointed. Their outdoor seating was very nice, a warm tent with fire pit tables, overhead heaters, cushions for the benches and rocks heated by the warmth of the fire pit for hand warmers. Sam was very attentive in making sure that everyone was comfortable. Our favorite ciders of the 17 they offered (we tasted all 17) was the COG, and the Jamaica ("Ha-my-Kah"), the others were not to our liking. Our tablemate is not a cider drinker and couldn't find one he liked. So overall, good atmosphere. The food, as well as the cider, was what really drew us back on each visit and we were eagerly anticipating the delicious offerings again. The first time we came here, a few years after they opened, they had the best tamales at really good prices, our next visit a year or so later, the tacos were flavorsome and delicious, priced to make you want to order more ciders to pair with your tacos. This trip, I was actually very disappointed. The flavor was just not there and the prices for the food had more then doubled (our last visit was 4 years ago). This was actually the most expensive restaurant we ate at during our four day trip and the food I expected to enjoy the most but actually didn't enjoy. It was good, but just lacking in seasoning and that "wow" factor. I was hoping the first night was just a "one-off", but our second night we ate there, we still had that bland kind of feeling. This is one of the only places where you will find so many ciders in one place to choose from, go spend an evening there sipping and tasting and enjoying yourself. It is a very special place.

Came for some ciders and a snack. I felt like the ciders were okay with some having a very vinegary taste. The tacos were however amazing and exactly what I was hoping for.

This was perfect after a day of driving out to the gorge and hiking. They've set up a nice covered area in the parking lot with gas fire pits that are nice and warm, and socially distanced. As for the food, this is a place for porkatarians! We ended up having pork 3 ways, and I don't think they had any other meat on the menu, but there are vegetarian options. I cannot emphasize this enough: everything was perfectly seasoned, nothing was too salty. We got the rosti, which is a delightful sliced roasted potato dish with onions and bacon. Potatoes were well cooked, it comes out on a cast iron plate, cozy and warm. The carnitas flatbread was pleasantly thin and crisp and the cheese was gooey. Very satisfying. Finally, we had chili verde--you have the option of having it on potatoes or rice; we went for the former. It was hearty but not heavy because of the tanginess of the tomatillos. The pork was tender. It comes with a big hunk of cornbread that was quite unique, it was almost like a scone, I think with some orange peel essence, it was tasty! We also got a 3 cider flight--they make a lot of their own, but offer some from other cideries. We only ordered ones made by Crush--Comice, COG (cranberry orange guava), and blackberry. All were delicious. Service was attentive and friendly. I highly recommend Crush!

Upon arrival it was in an area with ample parking away from downtown area. Greeted by two different workers who were very nice. Sat outside which used flowering trees to close in seating which were beautiful. Numerous, unique ciders from dry, semi-dry, to sweet. Wife found a couple from tasting menu she enjoyed. I had an IPA that was good. Special was Sopes-had two orders of 3 and honestly was a lot. Tasted amazing, server was great, funny, and made the experience great. New hidden jewel for us.

Went here on an anniversary trip to Hood River because I enjoy cider and wanted to try theirs. Service took forever. The ladies working weren't communicating about if they had gotten our order or not. They didn't have many ciders made by them that sounded good, and their chili one was so hot it was awful.

Whenever I'm in Hood River, I stop at Crush for a cold Cider. They make their own and have an excellent variety from dry to sweet and everything in between, each Infused with different fruits and essence, some have ginger or habanero to give them a kick of heat. My faves are the pear and the habanero. I've never been a beer drinker, don't like hops, but give me a hard cider and I'm super happy! So it was wonderful to discover Crush where Cider is king, their reason for existence, not just an offering of one or two to round out 50 Beers on tap. But wait, it gets better! They have killer Mexican food that is just as crave-worthy! With picnic tables out front, it's the perfect place to stop for a flight of cider and some really good eats. Friendly service is guaranteed.

We stopped by for a cider, great cider, great service and great atmosphere. We loved sitting outside by the fire and sipping a flight

We found this hidden gem at the last minute while road tripping around Mt. Hood and it was a great decision! The proprietors are so friendly - they only have patio seating at picnic tables, but they provide seat cushions and even cozy lap blankets! The fire pit adds warmth and a great ambiance. Then, when she told us that one of our tasting selections was out of stock, she gave us a free sample of the suggested replacement. Really great service and food.

Covered patio was nice. Well spaced apart. We traveled to try this place but besides looking nice, nothing else was pleasant about it. Tried the tacos and the veggies flatbread pizza. All fresh ingredients but lacked flavor profile so nothing special. I did like how thin the corn tortilla was. To top it off, the owner was rude and the food was just ok, so it made the experience even more unpalatable. Cider selection decent but we only found one that we liked. Most of the berry ones all sort of tasted the same. Disappointed overall. Never going back.

I'd have given a 5 star, but the ice on the apple cider slush was so coarse it have us all the worst brain freezes of my life... Ok, I sound like a total whiner, but I've never gotten this kind of pain from a food or beverage and I've been in hot sauce challenges, drank 151 in younger years, but this.. man, it hit my spine!! The food looked yummy and authentically Mexican, oddly.. the little quesadilla taco things where identical to the boarder stands it eat as a kid in Mexico. The spot was very lovely and had a nice gas fire, many seats, and oh that view. The slushy was tasty. Good enough to risk my life, and brain stems health.. hahha

My friend and I stopped by Crush Cider Cafe during our visit to Hood River, and we had a lovely time! We each ordered a flight, and my favorites were COG and Strawberry Rhubarb. We split the warm pretzel starter and sat outside in the sun. Reasonable prices and wonderful memory!

We have always had a great time here. The staff and owners are super friendly and knowledgeable. We drive from Troutdale just to come here. So many ciders and some beers. And the food is amazing every time.

Finally, a place where the cider is in the majority and the beer is a side note. We got a flight of 6 4 oz ciders for $10. Habanero was our fav. For food we ordered from the Michoacan Grill. Each weekend they offer a different specialty. This weekend's offering was sopas. They made the soap fresh today from masa. We ordered 3 for $12. It was delicioso and plenty for my partner and I. Fresh and unique...

The ciders are great the food is ok. I would love to give this place a 4 star but in all reality the service is HORRIBLE you'll wait 20 min to be asked what you want and after dropping off what you order they simply never come back to check up on you or to bring the check..... I'm a local and rarely come here due to the horrible service. They really need to work on it. Multiple times I had to go up to the host to pay, simply ask for a menu, and to even order anything!!! 5star for drinks 2 on food and 0 on service. Given them multiple chances but nothing changes!!

Great location, great service and great selection of ciders. Will definitely visit again!

Found Crush cider at John's Market in Portland - tasty Jamaica cider-perfect for the holidays

Great food and a large variety of ciders. Really enjoy it here. My favorite is the cheese and pepper flatbread with pineapple habenero cider.

So I'm having a glass with my neighbor and I'm enjoying the COG and was surprised how dry it was but still has a nice, fresh sweet taste. Really well-balanced!

Stopped by to order some takeout. Walked into the front where I was confronted gruffly and told there was no indoor seating. I said I'd like to make a takeout order if that's ok? I was again spoken to in a harsh tone that I needed to get outside where my order would be taken. I said that's fine I'll go outside, which I did and proceeded to leave. I get that they may still have fear around COVID, but no reason to treat guests in that manner. There were no signs stating that guests were not allowed inside. I won't be returning and will not recommend this establishment to anyone.

Crush was recommended to us by local friends as we were from out of town. The server was accommodating, pleasant, and helpful with making cider choices. She was asked if we could bring our small dog into the restaurant. She said we could but it had to be on a leash, controlled from running around, and kept on the floor. Apparently the owner had experienced two bad injuries due to dogs so she was more sensitive. My daughter brought our dog into the restaurant (it's all outdoors in a tent) and he immediately jumped up on the bench (picnic table). My daughter made him get down right away and it didn't reoccur. She noticed the owner staring at her several times, finally coming over to our table and carrying on a conversation at which time I assured her we didn't allow our dog to run around. She said that "some owners come in and treat their dogs like children, letting them get up on the benches and tables." She continued to watch our table throughout our meal. It made us both uncomfortable although our dog was completely well behaved. About the food: I ordered Chile Verde which was too salty but I was able to eat about half. My daughter ordered a flatbread which was entirely too salty to eat. She didn't want to return it, especially since the owner already made her feel uncomfortable. The server came back checking and my daughter told her the food was too salty, asking for some sour cream or something to help make it more palatable. The server promptly brought the sour cream but no effort was made to offer a replacement. When we were ready to leave, the server brought a box for the uneaten flatbread without any concern that my daughter's meal was uneaten. Other observations: Apparently Crush hasn't always had food available or had few selections; They encouraged people who purchased sandwiches at the deli next door to come over and have cider with their sandwiches. When we observed a couple come in, the man was eating a sandwich from next door. However, his party ordered a number of menu items along with drinks at Crush. The owner appeared to be "hovering" over them as well, asking the server "did they eat their food" after they left. My impression was that the owner didn't have a very welcoming personality, was entirely too obsessive about the diners and not nearly as fastidious about making sure the food her restaurant served was enjoyable and eatable.

Loved the ciders. I hot a sampler of 3. Habanero, something Pig, and gingerbread (my favorite) The service was great, and friendly. Their portion size is large. My girlfriend and i split a large salad and Roesti with a bratwurst on the side and it was most filling. If i am in town again there's a good chance I'll stop

Great outdoor seating however not great selection of local ciders. You can bring your own snacks/ lunch and enjoy a lil rest from the touristy downtown.

The staff and owners are really friendly! Great cider selection with taster flights if you can't decide. Food selection limited but all good! We had flat bread pizza and tacos plus 2 flights. Covered, outdoor seating that is very dog friendly gave this place the 5th star.

The service here is above expectations - the owners are the most accommodating, kind people we have ever encountered in the food and alcohol industry. The owners also make a lot of their own Ciders - as well as offer other local Ciders on tap. Crush offers the most Ciders on tap I have ever seen - as well as supporting other local Buisness, making this a win, win in my book. Between the outdoor seating, the Ciders, food and views, this is definitely a destination worth making. D King

Not only great ciders, but the BEST service by far! The bench seats were a little cold (34 degrees out) but the ladies brought us seat cushions and blankets to help keep us toasty! Very reasonably priced as well. Didn't try the food, but it looked good coming out to other tables.

I came by on recommendation from my boss. The cider is excellent and so is the food. The hefe is from this old brewery in Germany and the owners are very proud of it (for good reason, order this, it tastes just like banana and is the absolute best beer I've had in years). I had this pear cider that was aged in bourbon barrels. This was crisp, refreshing and semi-sweet. I had these skewers that were in special. Came with a chickpea salad and a yogurt sauce. Amazing. gotta say, excellent establishment with delicious food and drinks. Skip every other restaurant in hood river; this is the place to be.

I love cider. It's healthier than a beer. Less sugar. Less carbs. And this place makes their own! And hosts several taps for other NW cideries. They have more ciders on tap than most taprooms dedicate to beer. Usually, taprooms only put the token popular ciders on. Like the sweet ones or the berry ones. Crush has, dry, semi dry, and semi sweet to sweet. And also flavored. Berries, or spiced with ginger or habanero. So many flavors. But the best part? Authentic mexican food! Sometimes i dont know what I crave more. The food. Or the cider. Come meet Samantha and Gunther and they'll teach you the way of the cider.

We have been coming here regularly for 3+ years! The cider variety is excellent with classifications of dry, semi dry, semi sweet, and sweet. We love their assortment! The menu is very good and Michoacán takes over their kitchen on the weekends. The Gorditas and Sopes are delish! Highly recommend and a real gem in Hood River!

Came here on a whim after seeing good reviews, and couldn't have been more pleased. The servers were friendly and knowledgeable. The ciders were fantastic! Got a flight. The Jamaican and the Apple Pie ciders were phenomenal! Even purchased a six pack to take home. Had the daily special, Mexican corn soup. It was delicious! Highly recommend.

Loved the ciders, the food, and the owners are great! We did a flight of 6, plus they gave us a couple extra tastes as we were in conversation. We also got the chili verde which was yummy although my boyfriend from CA said it wasn't as good as some he'd had. The Habanero cider was my favorite followed by Hop Dog. Will definitely go back!!

How do you spend Memorial Day weekend in Hood River and White Salmon and not visit a brewery? Easily: Come here instead. Listen, I love Everybody's Brewing (best view in the Gorge), Full Sail (though the new "Mexican" lager gives me pause), Pfriem (yeah, because a region with no beer lines desperately needs a place with a half-hour wait), and Double Mountain (great West Coast IPAs, a fine attempt at NJ pizza, and no fear of kicking out feral children). But on a holiday weekend, all of the above are absolute death. I'd been to Crush before and kind of love its secluded spot near Insitu. I've gone by, sampled some ciders, had a sandwich from the deli next door and wondered aloud why people try to make East Coast food without the right ingredients. But Crush knows how to meet every drinker where they're at. Don't like the dozen or so house ciders? Here are a few from Avid, Carlton, and elsewhere. Don't like the samples you tried on their own? They'll blend a few for you and even layer some frozen cider on top. Don't like the look of their menu or the deli? The Mexican pop-up has adobada sopes that have no peers for miles. The owners are helpful, but within reason. They'll try to get you to taste a bit of everything, throw in a free sample if they feel you're missing something that agrees with your palate, and make suggestions based on what you liked and didn't like. My family and I have enjoyed coming here for the last year or so, and we took the leap and became members of the cidery this time around. My wife bought a growler (actually a large, branded Nalgene bottle), my local family will be picking up a handful of bottles every quarter (and getting free tastings), and I'll be tasting something new each time I come back every few months or so. It's hard for a cidery or cider shop to meet folks where they're at in a beer town, but Crush makes the effort to do just that. Even if you strike out on every cider in the place, they'll hand you a Weissbier or IPA and point you up the hill to Full Sail or Double Mountain. They want customers to be happy enough to become regulars, and they have our business for as long as they want it.

Best outdoor dining in town nice and cozy! Definitely going back to this spot. The black currant cider was delicious!

Great service. attentive staff. Had a wonderful experience with the menu, and tasted some fabulous ciders as well as foods. The sampler menu is where it's at! Try 3 or 6 at a great price and offered from dry to sweet for better tasting pleasure! Foods were wonderful: traditional flatbread-light and crispy and cooked to perfection. Appetizer-crush puppies-puff pastry and Parmesan and a nice sweet and sour dip-to die for. Even took a growler home from a great find of local cider. This place was phenomenal! I can't wait to come back.

Had to get out of the house for the day. Glad we decided to come here. What a great little place to visit and excellent ciders... You will not be disappointed!

We have visited this cider cafe twice and have found new, delicious ciders to take home each time. The service is attentive without being fussy and the spicy verde sauce made in house is incredible with the parmesan puff pastry. Highly recommend this be a stop on your Hood River visit.

LOVE this place. Came here during my first trip to Oregon. Great value and awesome variety of ciders. I tried a flight of 6 ciders for $9. The owner's daughter helped me out; super friendly, helpful, and patient as I decided which ciders I wanted to try. I didnt try their food but it looked delicious. If youre into cider you should definitely stop by!

As a person who never can find enough cider at bars, this is THE PLACE for cider heads!!! Lots of selection with unique flavours I've never tried anywhere else (black currant with rosemary? Delicious!), a really nice staff, and a chill atmosphere. Not from the area but if I was I'd definitely come here often!

Loooved this cidery! The cider was inventive and the Mexican food cart was amazing! The veggie sopes were sooo tasty!

Sam and Guntram are the best! We live down the street and this place is social glue for the community. We have met new close friends, and I learned everything I know about cider from them. It is their craft and their passion. Their own cider is phenomenal, and they have close relationships with all the cider makers in the region. Many of the ciders on tap can only be found at the cider maker's tap room or at Crush. They host salsa nights every Wednesday, and have guest food from Michoacan every Saturday and Sunday (Pepe and Maria make the *best* spicy green salsa I've ever had). Love this place.

This place was fantastic. We literally just stumbled upon it and decide to give a try. We could not be happier. Everyone who works there is SO lovely and helpful. The ciders and food were fantastic. As a bonus the place is super pet friendly. Highly recommend!

This place has such original cider options to try. We went with a flight of 6 which was tough to choose from the 18 on tap. The descriptions and dry/sweet levels were very accurate. The food took a very long time to get but since we weren't in a hurry it wasn't an issue. There were 3 gluten free options of which we ordered 2 and both were great. Twice as much food as we needed to eat.

We thoroughly enjoyed our cider tasting at the Crush Cider Cafe! The owner was very knowledgeable about the different ciders we tried and recommended a couple we hadn't thought to try. It's clear that cider is their passion. Not only do they have a multitude of ciders on tap, but also a wide range of unique flavors we had never tried (including a couple of spicy chili-infused varieties), ranging from dry to sweet. We mostly prefer dry ciders and they had plenty to choose from. Favorites: Zinjee and Guava-Amarillo We'll definitely be back to sample their newest creations next time we are in Hood River!

This was the best stop on my recent trip to hood river! They were amazing, we showed up on salsa night and since no one was leaving they pulled a table out of the back and set it up for my girlfriend and I! Melissa treated us great after she had come in on her day off and the owner came out and thanked us for coming. I would definitely recommend the chili verde and the crush puppies! They were both so good! I will definitely be back!