Sugarpine Drive-In
Restaurant · Troutdale ·
Soft serve, waffle grilled cheese, salads & sandwiches
Soft serve, waffle grilled cheese, salads & sandwiches
"Opening on the Sandy River this July, Sugarpine Drive-In is an old-school drive-in from chef Emily Cafazzo and co-chef Ryan Domingo that will swirl soft-serve and sundaes, press grilled cheeses, and serve salads and barbecue sandwiches made from scratch, with a focus on hyper-local, seasonal ingredients; Cafazzo’s résumé includes time at Naomi Pomeroy’s destination restaurant, Roberta’s in New York, Expatriate, and the now-shuttered Gotham Tavern, while Domingo managed the New York branch of Pok Pok and worked at Ned Ludd before they opened Larch Provisions." - Eater Staff
"Perched beside the Sandy River on the way to or from Portland, Sugarpine Drive-In is a modern take on the classic roadside diner—think soft serve, smashburgers, and seasonal specials served under string lights and towering evergreens." - Jessica Chapel
"In the summer, this Troutdale drive-in becomes a popular destination: Families carry waffle cones down to the banks of the nearby Sandy River, while cars wrapped around the parking lot wait to order seasonal sundaes made with house soft serve. Year round, visitors will find chocolate and vanilla dairy ice creams (also available as a swirl), as well as a lineup of vegan flavors; from there, it’s best to add toppings like miso caramel, blueberry-lavender sauce, or pine nut honeycomb crunch. Seasonal sundaes are often worth an order, be it summery peaches and coconut cream or winter spumoni sundae with pistachio meringue kisses." - Michelle Lopez
"A retro drive‑in in Troutdale housed in a renovated 1920s gas station where visitors can order from a drive‑through window—popular items include sundaes, soft‑serve, and comfort sandwiches like waffle‑ironed grilled cheese served with tomato soup." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"The banks of the Sandy River are all the more pleasant with the buzzy community hotspot Sugarpine Drive-In. Chefs Ryan Domingo and Emily Cafazzo, alumni of high-profile restaurants, created a contemporary walk-up counter in what was a 1920s gas station. With an ode to American classics, Sugarpine’s menu is sprinkled with nostalgic bites, such as inventive sundaes made with both dairy and vegan soft serve. Savory food here is also a treat, particularly a grilled cheese pressed in a waffle iron for optimal crunch or a pulled pork sandwich made with pork shoulder slow-roasted onsite. Keep an eye out for colorful, seasonal salads reliant on Pacific Northwestern produce. On a warm day, pair your meal with a frosé slushie with an Aperol float topper." - Molly Allen