Nestled by the Sandy River, this chill drive-through spot offers delicious soft serve, mouthwatering sandwiches, and laid-back outdoor seating.
"This Troutdale drive-in can be a busy scene on a summer afternoon, and there’s a good reason why: The custardy soft serve here comes slathered in toppings like miso caramel or honey hot fudge, the grilled cheeses are waffle-pressed, and the salads come loaded with Oregon- and Washington-grown produce. Kids can toddle around the picnic tables or nearby park while waiting for treats, and soft serve comes in kid-sized servings." - Rebecca Roland
"Ryan Domingo and Emily Cafazzo, they’re just fantastic. Don’t sleep on any of their savory stuff. My kids love their waffle grilled cheese." - Thom Hilton
"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, both alumni of high-profile restaurants, have 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 seasonal salads reliant on Pacific Northwestern produce." - Melissa Haskin, Molly Allen
"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 a summery peaches and coconut cream or a winter spumoni sundae with pistachio meringue kisses." - Michelle Lopez, Janey Wong
"Constructing a 'toaster strudel' sundae featuring vanilla-oat and strawberry sorbet, roasted strawberry sauce, puff pastry strudel bites, strawberry cashew cheesecake, and vanilla icing." - Janey Wong
