I had so much fun at this museum. We walked through the gate and our first greeter was a sweet cat named Midnight (she likes belly rubs) when we were done living on her, we met the staff. They were knowledgeable and very friendly. They helped make the experience amazing. I even learned something new!

Friendly docent. Nice selection of old vehicles. Great old bldgs and exhibits on pioneer life. Friendly kitty

Great source of history, the volunteer was full of information and stories. A great place to take the family or have a picnic. They even have an old electric car, see photos. All in all a great stop for families and history buffs

Very nice worth a visit. I really enjoyed the old car collection

Didn't pay to go into the buildings but did tour the grounds and see the many wagons and carriages

Bob is amazing. Very knowledgeable and keeps the museum in beautiful repair. Worth the time to visit when you are in the area.

Addendum: The place has new owners. I met them. They are amazing! The entire place has had an overhaul. Almost nothing is the same. They are restoring it and taking items out as well as putting different items in. It's more like a house now. I posted the new look on here. I had a bunch of amazing photos on here from years ago. Unfortunately they have been removed or something. I am a psychic. We went here to enjoy history and be more aware of it. This museum is the actual house where a doctor resided. The design and the history are rich. Staff here are so welcoming, absolutely delightful. They are accepting of all types of visitors, even MY TYPE. I got so many readings from this property. And most were extreme. Stuff I can't post on here. Beautiful house! Beautiful displays. Areas you can touch, the house itself is pristine. The grounds are immaculate. They also have an antique garage. This garage holds 2 carriages that were specific for funerals. They carried the bodies, right down the road, to the cemetery.

Went there with my daughter, granddaughter, and my sons lady friend. Did the wine flight and charcuterie boards. Great place, decor, and food/wine. Enjoyed our ladies' afternoon.

We were at the Sunshine Mill Winery several years ago and all I can say is, it just keeps getting better! What a unique place for a winery, in an old elevator/bakery. This is a place not to be missed. There are so many little cozy areas to sit and explore. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The wines were very good and so was the food to go along with it. You MUST stop and see this place. It is now our favorite winery and wish we had something like this closer to San Diego.

Great space. We rented a space for our rehearsal dinner and it was perfect for people to mingle in a group or more intimate setting. Loved the decorations!

The atmosphere was very cool, vintage decor. The staff were friendly yet preoccupied and not very attentive until the end of our visit. The tasting, the wine was great

This has got to be a bucket list place to go. It is so unique and quirky, but oh so relaxing too. The tasting are only $10! It is a MUST SEE! I went and they were not that busy, which was really nice because the place was quiet and I sat down with my tray of wine and read a book. After doing so, I did buy the Winemakers White blend which was AMAZING. Their red wines were very bold in my opinion. They do take the $10 and apply it if you buy a wine, so I would reccomend it!

Great wine, fantastic food, incredibly cool decor, super friendly staff. Edited to add: We just had our wedding at Sunshine Mill last weekend and it could not have gone better. The staff rearranged their entire tasting area to turn it into an amazing dance floor and karaoke area. They worked closely with our other vendors to make sure everything went off without a hitch, and they kept us in the loop during the months leading up to the big day. I can't thank them enough for helping us throw such an amazing party for our family and friends. If you're looking for an affordable but strikingly beautiful and unique wedding venue in the Gorge, definitely pay a visit to Sunshine Mill. You won't be disappointed.

This was a stop on our Valentine's Day tour of Gorge Wineries, and this one had by far the best customer service. Great conversation about the wines and other local things! The serving host told us about a great new state park campground nearby - Cottonwood Canyon - that we hadn't visited before. The wines were good and we couldn't resist buying a couple. The setting is neat as well because of the historic building. Overall a great stop and we will definitely visit again!

Amazing space and place!! Great acoustics and a beautiful place for an event or some music. So awesome that they saved this place so many years ago. Stop by and check it out if you have some time. 😁

Beautiful. Wonderful Staff with great historical knowledge

It is beautiful and I was fortunate enough to have the volunteer play the pipe organ.

The inside wasn't open but it's definitely a very photogenic church

Beautiful old Catholic church, now an historic site and event venue. Wonderful docent walked me thru the place and told me special details and stories. Definitely worth an hour. Check ahead-hours are limited.

Attended an Irish music concert here, acoustics were grand.

An important part of Dalles history. Both architecture and community relevance made they visit worthwhile.

We had a fantastic experience at the National Neon Museum in The Dalles! The collection is stunning, but what truly made our visit unforgettable was the guided tour by David, the curator. His knowledge and passion for neon art and history were absolutely inspiring. David brought the artform to life—connecting the lights, colors, and craftsmanship to a rich cultural story we never realized neon held. We’re so grateful for his time and the eye-opening experience. Highly recommended for anyone passing through The Dalles!

Awesome displays. Several one of a kind and industry firsts artifacts. Beautifully curated. It was a quiet day and David the proprietor gave us a personal tour.

What a fun visit to the National Neon Sign Museum. We received a warm welcome from the moment we entered. David’s tour was cut short due to a large group that was expected shortly after my mom and I arrived, but David’s knowledge and enthusiasm during our tour was amazing. It was fascinating hearing about the science of neon and the history behind the lights. We loved seeing the old Florida Power and Light sign as my grandfather used to work for Florida Power. I highly recommend visiting this museum while in The Dalles. It will light up your day!

My family and I visited the national neon sign museum today and we had a blast! It is clear that the team really cares about neon signs, and it is so cool to hear about how neon signs are made! It was also very cool to see the Jantzen beach carousel restoration, as I rode it as a child! We will be back!

A wonderful jewel in a very funky old BPOE building in the middle of downtown The Dalles. Fascinating tour led by the passionate and knowledgeable curator and founder, David, is a must, even if you think you don’t want a tour! Beautiful historical items and worth every minute.

Our Corvette Group visited the museum and had a marvelous time. We learned the history of neon and enjoyed the displays. Upstairs has a floating floor and the Jantzen Beach carousel horses. They are being restored.

We stopped here as per recommendation of a friend. I was particularly interested, as my grandfather made neon signs. I was very impressed with the knowledge and friendliness of the two ladies who guided the tour. The intro video was very informative. The museum includes sections on the history and science behind the neon lit signs, and a variety of vintage signs from all around. The upstairs level was a real treat to see: an entire floor set up to look like store front on a city street. Also it was neat to see the carousel horses being refurbished for the Jantzen Beach carousel. Great tour for a very reasonable price!

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 really well at the same time. The iced mocha was really nice too. Atmosphere - given that this place used to be a church, I love that they’ve preserved as much as they can. The porch outside also looks like a really nice spot to work.

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 to where I live.

I went for a casual lunch. It is counter walk up, then they bring your food to your table. The space was cozy, calm, and nice decorated with mostly tables, but some casual chairs. The food (I got the grilled cheese with bacon and the tomato soup) was delicious and my oatmeal latte was perfect.

Operating out of a restored, historic church, the Riv Cafe felt very welcoming and spacious, with the scent of breakfast wafting out from the kitchen. The menu offers familiar dishes with a twist: a surprisingly good bagel & lox, made like a dainty sandwich, huevos with black beans, a stacked breakfast burrito, an egg, cheese, and bacon sandwich on choice of breads (French bread for me), lunchtime sammies, berry smoothies and intoxicating coffee, and more. Make it here before noon and you get Benedict. Loved the stained glass windows up front, white everywhere, and pews for seats. They keep it cold during the summer. Might wanna bring a jacket. I also appreciate that they responded to inquiries on Instagram right away. Yes, they serve breakfast until 2 pm closing, except the bennies.

What a gem of a place! Decaf cappuccino was really good. Delicious food options. Spacious and plenty of seating. Kind employees. They have gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian food options (breakfast and lunch vibes).

Smooth coffee. Wonderful scones and an atmosphere to blend into a nice warm morning. The ambience is wonderful and rustic. Comfortable seating all around.

If I could give this place 10 stars, I absolutely would! From the food to the coffee, everything was outstanding. What an unexpected gem! We were just passing through from Washington when we stumbled upon this beautifully remodeled old church, and it was nothing short of phenomenal. The atmosphere was unique and inviting, the flavors were spot on, and every detail felt thoughtfully curated. Highly recommend stopping here—you won’t be disappointed!

Usually this place is good, but my last experience was so sub part that I can't recommend it. It seems as if management has changed lately and doesn't care anymore. The salad we received was just pieces of lettuce that weren't even prepared and didn't even seem to be washed as one had a bug fly out of it. Prices were really high for the quality of the food with the Mac and cheese tasting like it was reheated in a microwave. The environment of the restaurant felt like it's on its last legs as dishes sat around and Flys buzzed by. Somehow the service was worst than the food with it taking over an hour to get the food. Our server was nice but seemed overwhelmed and was the only one on duty. I've been going here for years and this was an absolutely unacceptable experience bordering on health department violation. I hope management reads this and gets their act together. Cousins has lost my trust and several of my family members that frequent the restaurant and we won't be going back.

We like to have lunch here when was pass through from Washington to Salem, Oregon. The folks were always friendly, the food has been good. It did seem that we waited way longer than our previous visits for our order. The square bread, biscuit.... it crumbles like cornbread, but also feels like cake. Im confused. No taste. I had to add the butter to it to get any flavor. Took our leftovers with us but left that piece of bread.

We ordered to go… 2 top sirloins with mashed potatoes, chicken & dumplings, & a kids Mac & cheese. They called back to say there were no mashed potatoes or chicken & dumplings. The steaks were tough, unseasoned, & generally cooked like my ding dong dad would have. The kids Mac & cheese was still in the bag placed into the to go box, but it was the best part of the meal. This sucks because our family had loved Cousins but I think we won’t be coming back after this.

The initial atmosphere was excellent! I am a meat, potatoes, gravy kind of guy. I ordered chicken fried steak, potatoes and gravy and My wife is a fries and burger person. It is a good thing she is good company for there was a little bit of a wait before food arrived. Unfortunately then the wife had to go find silverware and napkins that were not provided. My food was good but I have never seen my wife not eat fries but she did not this time. Cold and doughy was her description… then we were waiting and waiting and waiting for a check or someone… finally went up to hostess to pay and on the way I found our MIA waitress… see photo…I have to assume it was some sort of emergency text but ya all know what assuming can get ya… my assumption is because the hostess must have gave us a discount without me asking because my bill was less than $40 and I expected it to be more.

Dirty floors, ceiling and bathroom. Food is bland, hot and definitely sub par at best. Prices are as high as an Oregonian on payday. The pot roast is tragic and has a similar consistency as snot. The kids turkey is gross. Fries have been cooked in oil that tastes like fish... definitely off-putting. Waiter was irritating and rude.

I have been here 4 times in the past month. The first 3 times, the food was great with large portions, but service was very slow. However, this last time we had Jenny W as our server and I have to say, she was the best!! The moment we were seated, she was at our table with menus and we were greeted with a happy... Hello cousins!! She was very attentive and had a wonderful personality. Thank you Jenny for the wonderful hospitality!! Because of you I will come back!!

Great local atmosphere and great service. Weekend is busy but wait is only about 10-15 minutes. Great American food

We are big fans of Petite Provence locations and always try and stop by when we're near one. The food here was wonderful, as always. I got the Mediterranean Chicken Salad and a cup of the French Onion Soup. My son got a Jalapeno Mac and Cheese special, and my husband got the Baked Eggs. All of them came out hot and fast and fresh. The waitress forgot our Croissant we had ordered as an app, but brought us THREE to take with us when we mentioned it. Above and beyond, and she was very nice. That raspberry jam they have is worth its weight in gold. They were clearly understaffed, so if I have any feedback it is to staff some additional servers for the floor so your existing staff isn't having to run around so frantically.

Having just traveled to Paris it's probably not fair to review croissants from Portland OR but here we go. The location I visited (of which they have many) was in The Dalles in the Columbia Gorge. The restaurant atmosphere was good. It was clean and cozy. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. I purchased a butter croissant and was told they are made daily. It was noonish so not the freshest. I ordered a croissant and was charged for the pastry and jam (didn't actually ask for jam but .75$ want enough to argue). It's a large pastry and they warmed it in a microwave then served in a paperbag to go. It's layers are evident and very flaky. Very good mouth feel until the greasy coating and bitter after taste. I'm not sure if it has been sitting too long or the mix was wrong to cause the greasy-ness but for the $4.50 French pastry it was not stellar. Then again the slight bitter taste in the back of the throat would probably be masked if chased with a swig of coffee but I didn't have any at the time. Maybe the butter was a bit old in this batch- not sure. Overall if you're not picky and don't know any better then if you eat one fast with a side of coffee it's probably doable. Come to think of it maybe that's why they push the jam? In fairness I should try them again for a different batch and much earlier in the day before judging too harshly. And having just returned from France may again be unfair.

Would give six stars if I could. Stacey was my server and was outstanding. The Salmon Hash was fire. Will be back next time my ship comes in. 🚢

Really cute little spot in downtown. For a Sunday afternoon in early spring, it was busy but there really wasn't a wait. The service was pleasant, the food was tasty, and the atmosphere was bustling and warm.

We had fabulous service and the food was exceptional. Wish this restaurant was closer to home!!

Staff failure , We were greeted and seated given water, the waitress took orders and served others tho we arrived before them. Logic space/time and paying attention to the customers in order should be the primary factor in food service.

Quaint, charming little place. The food was amazing as was the service.

On a road trp we three made a lunch stop on a Monday. It wasn't crowded. We got a friendly welcome. The two staffers seemed busy so seating took a few minutes. We had two beers and a cider, which were good. We had a Navy Bean Soup, a Farmhouse Salad, and an order of Pulled Pork Rolls. We did wait a longish time for the food to arrive, though. All were very good - except the pulled pork rolls which were rather tasteless, with only the sauce providing flavour. Worse, though, was they were awash in cooking oil! (perhaps the fryer wasn't hot enough?) The server agreed they weren't good, and comped that dish; good for them, and thanks! Sadly lunch was rather spoiled for one of us. EDIT SEP 14. The very good and prompt reply I got to my review led me to increase my "service" rating to 4 stars, remove my "not recommended" comment, and increase my overall restaurant rating from 3 to 4.

Food was delicious. Waitresses were very nice, and friendly to my party and pets. Outdoor seating available ✅ Pet friendly ✅ they even had menus for dogs! Provided water for my fur babies upon arrival. Highly recommend and will definitely return!

I had the hamburger and fries that was delicious. Fresh ground beef and prepared frozen patties. The fries were breaded and served hot. My wife had the Chipotle soup with a side salad. She said it was good, but nothing to write home about.

We stopped in here for an early dinner and beer after a hike. The service was good and the atmosphere was nice. They had a good selection of beer and other drinks. Some of the food was really good and some was just ok. The bacon wrapped potatoes appetizer is really good, and I thought the pulled pork spring roll was good but not so much, my wife. The sliders were not as good as I had hoped but they filled us up.

The vibes were great, they were great to the dogs. They had a special menu for the dogs, that my dog lived. But my husband's burger was over cooked and my chicken was dry.

Breakfast was horrible. I would not recommend to eat here,I will not come back and buy again.

Outdoor patio is dog friendly! We were able to get seated immediately as it wasn’t too busy. Our food came out quickly and was tasty, and the drinks were good too. The strawberry basil mule was really refreshing. We ordered the boxcar burger and the nashville hot fish sandwich (you could choose between chicken and fish, which I liked). I think they might have forgotten the hot sauce part, but it was still a really good fish sandwich so I didn’t mention anything. Overall it was a good experience. The meals would’ve been under $30 each if I hadn’t ordered a $14 cocktail.

Had an incredible dining experience, everything tasted fresh and delicious.

Amazing food every time we are here, awesome service! This is a small family ran restaurant, I noticed many reviews stating long wait times. The food is worth the wait it isn’t t fast food, if you want fast food go to McDonald’s . Fresh, scratch amazing food is worth the wait to us. Also noticed some people complaining about service, we have never had bad service here, not one time. The most laughable is the discrimination claims, never ever have we seen this. Seems many people get what they give and then scream discrimination. We own a restaurant in eastern Oregon and stop here every time we head to the valley. Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommend 10 out of 10.

Delicious but if you are hitting the road, and in any sort of a rush, will not be the place for you. This place is adorable and definitely somewhere you want to have some time to relax, enjoy taking it all in, and have at least an hour to wait for ordering and your food when it's busy. Thankful for the yummy food, now time to get back on the road!

Wow! My gut hurts and my taste buds are happy, happy, happy! Real American diner! Super good food and great wait staff! Chicken fried steak and eggs is absolutely on point. Kids enjoyed their French toast and the pancakes. Bring your appetite and enjoy some great food.

Stopped by while on an adventure to have breakfast and it was a really busy place. Didn't have to wait long though before getting seated and the food was really good and the service was good for how busy it was.. I would definitely recommend stopping by and checking it out for yourself.

Huge i mean huge portions very reasonable prices. Great service. This place is decorated so cool. Its like a man cave in the inside. The owner puts her heart and soul into this cute little place.

We were visiting the Dalles and based on the reviews we decided to eat here for breakfast. The Omelets where scrumptious they were big and well stuffed the potatoes where great not greasy in addition to the reasonable pricing the service was welcoming and friendly. The restaurant is packed with random fun motorcycle memorabilia and was a fun, biker themed restaurant. We decided to come back for lunch based on our experience at breakfast and they hit the home run again. If you are in the area and need munchies this place is the go to spot. My dad loved his big salad that was fully loaded with yumminess.