My first impression was, this place is too big for counter service. They have a large outdoor seating area and two spaces inside that look cozy and offer lots of options.
Aaand, I was right. The server/bartender/cooks both looked pretty tired and put out. One look at the menu and we decided to just sit at the bar for a drink instead. (they have a ranch crepe) Three other groups were served ahead of us, maybe because they were in line and we were at the bar, maybe because the server hated us on sight. A group of three women came in and sat at the bar while we were there and had the same problem, they ended up walking out.
Maybe the bar needs a sign like, get in line to be served at the bar, wtf?
The liquor selection is mighty grim, they had vodka but only two, one stoli, one flavored (yazi) I ordered a ginger lemonade and the lemonade tasted like it was diet and that fake sugar flavor ruined the whole drink. Not only that but the lemonade and iced tea were sitting on the bar in giant, uncovered pitchers along with several cans of soda. Their gun was either broken or they dont have one but with the doors open all day all I could think of was bees and flies all over in the beverages.
All in all, this place seems poorly managed. The menu is the pits, the ladies behind the counter were mega bitchy and bad at their job, its kind of a shame because the place is adorable and the beer election looks pretty amazing.
Come for the beer but skip the food. For assembly line fare its fine I guess but overpriced and took forever to prepare. We had crepes the best of which were the nutella and ham and cheese. The Thai crepe was crap. Burger was fine.Too sweet peanut sauce and over peppered crap chicken from a bag. The hostess was very friendly and sweet- kudos to her.
Follow up: got sick. 45min later. Avoid the food here!! Condiments in food prep area sitting out with the lids open (peanut butter, etc!) Disgusting.
Quaint place, old gas station turned bar with some food. Drinks per Hood River are better priced than most any where in town. Wine, hard liquor, and lots of beer to choose from. The big outdoor seating is great in the late afternoon for people watching as it is in the shade. Closer to a rating of 4 than 3 for being comfortable place to relax.
Review Source:My favorite spot in Hood River! I love crepes and I love beer! I was here two times in two day's. Both times we were here it was mid-day, so I can't speak of the nightlife scene or the bathroom lines.
The first day I ordered the chicken pesto crepe and an IPA(x2). I ate the whole f-ing thing, but did not need to eat for the rest of the day. The next day, I had to try a dessert crepe before I left town. My friend and I split the Nutella crepe, which was good. I think the savory was better.
The price was decent and the service amazing. I pracitcally came back the second day to see our friend we just met, who's name I don't know, she was great, she works here.
This place is comfortable, cozy and cute. Love the outside, and the lived-in inside. It's got the typical broken in pub area. And the outdoor seating is great for summers in the gorge.
I've been here a few times. They offer a selection of crepes (only in the daytime as far as I am aware) and standard pub fare. I've sampled both the crepes and the pub items... and the crepe and the chicken strips I had were both excellent. And for those of you wanting beer, they have a nice selection in the fridges behind the bar :)
I would definitely go back when I'm in Hood River.
We stopped in for a quick lunch. Friendly staff. I had the chicken salad w/ raspberry vinaigrette, my mom had the french fries w/ gravy (aka Poutine) and a crepe w/ cinnamon and sugar.  My salad was delicious.  The chicken was tender, the lettuce fresh and the vinaigrette  was tasty.  From my sampling of my mother's meal and from her report, the crepe and Poutine were lacking.  We come from the home of the best Poutines, Quebec.  The crepe was mushy, the Poutine had bad gravy and they used grated Parmesan cheese!! So wrong!!  So apart from these two items on the menu, I would probably stick to bar food and adult beverages at this place.
Review Source:Wandering through the Gorge this weekend, on the way to Washington's wine country, we were hungry a mere hour or so into the drive. Â So we exited at Hood River to see what was afoot in the way of lunch, and parked on the main drag in front of the Passport Pub and Cafe, with the idea of walking the street til we found an establishment that suited us.
However, glancing at the menu at the Passport proved all the decision making power we needed, and we sidled in and sat at a table in the window overlooking the street.
All signs seem to indicate this was a rockin' place at night, with the usual selection of potables on hand, as well as a wide variety of absinthe, which will make anyone crazy.
During the day - local drinkers, bar food, and fresh, made to order crepes, of both the sweet and savory varieties.
Mrs. BDB went with a ham and cheese crepe, which was truly excellent. Â She ventured into the specialty drink menu for her beverage and came up with a "Gingertini", vodka, ginger, and San Pellegrino Lemonade, which was bracing and refreshing at the same time. Â It may be her new favorite drink.
I went with a cheeseburger, more out of habit than desire, but did score a side of poutine, which we shared. Poutine, truly the national dish of Canada - I have written before about my affinity for this basket of deliciousness, and Passport's offering endeared me for all the wrong reasons.
It's their own variation, but I loved it.
The cheeseburger was ok, standard bar food, nothing out of the ordinary, but did the trick for me. Â Hood River is a diner's paradise, on a small scale, and worth a stop if you are transversing the Gorge in either direction.
I and a friend happened to stumble across this place after we took the Mount Hood Railroad Christmas Tree Train in '06, the year the storms washed out part of the track and the train couldn't reach the final destination where the trees and dinner festivities were to be held. Â So the train did a U-turn and took us back to Hood River to some Hall for the banquet. Â Instead me and my friend decided to take an excursion ourselves and wander the town looking for some suitable grub. Â The Passport Pub & Cafe fit that bill perfectly. Â Of course we were the only one's in the joint, but that made it that much more quaint, being that the interior of the pub reminded me of someones library or living room that just happened to have a full service bar in the corner. Â Very comfy with the fire roasting in the background. The food was perfect down home cooking with an ethnic flair to warm the bones on a chilly December day. Â I've wanted to go back to this place ever since that day. Â Maybe someday I'll wander through town on a busy night and imagine myself at a local's cabin/lodge library and I'll get to know the inner tickings of what happens on the mountain after dark.
Review Source:this one has won me over with time...
Very nice bartenders, good Margaritas and a somewhat variety of beers. It doesn't really matter to me because I am a PBR girl all the way. Just thought you should know (about the beers, not about me)
Peoplewise is hit or miss. If you're there by nine and there's not a bunch of people, go for a walk and see if you find something else. It probably won't get busy after that....
But, when they are busy, it's always fun. Sociable people starting conversation at the bar or bathroom lines, a few games to help interaction, good music...What else can you ask for?
My favorite Hood RIver spot, by far!!
Passport Pub & Cafe a great place to meet up with some friends and down a few cold ones.
Passport Pub & Cafe is a nice little pub in Hood River, that features a nice selection of brews and a good food menu. The inside has a small amount of seating, but there is also a nice outdoor area with a number of tables.
Great Beers, Service and food.
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