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East Wind Drive-In
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- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- None
5 reviews for East Wind Drive-In
The East Wind Drive-In has been a family favorite for many years everytime we finish a hike that has us driving through the Gorge. There were times when I was not in the mood to go on a hike, yet thinking of the delicious, creamy milkshake I would receive afterwards made the hike much more tempting.
We all typically get a milkshake from butterscotch to blackberry, yet as one girl wrote below, as children, my brothers and I were always amazed at how tall they could make the ice cream on top of the cone. Event with the amount of ice cream, I have always stuck to the milkshake. No matter what ice cream treat you purchase, it will not disappoint. After a hike, or simply touring the beautiful Gorge, make sure your trip includes a stop at the East Wind Drive-In.
There is something about a soft serve cone that brings back all the joys of childhood. This is a great place that friends had recommended ages ago. I wasn't sure if I'd remember where it was but you just need to "look for the penguin."
What sets them apart from your average drive-in is the 'flavor burst' of syrup swirled into your soft serve cone. A small is what I would consider a large at most places. They also have shakes, malts and sundaes, but seriously, just stick to the soft serve.
A small swirl cone is perfect... super busy, all backed up by the burger orders. YUMMY! A gorge must!
FYI, under new ownership... things could be different in the future
I was attracted to their neon penguin with an ice cream cone sign like a moth to a bug zapper. Nothing in this world could have stopped me from turning in to this place. If the sign isn't enough to make you pull over than the line of 20 people outside will. If that many people are waiting in line, then you KNOW there is something good going on.
This place is your typical drive in. Every thing is prepackaged and dumped into the fryer. (Your mouth is watering already, no?!) The high light of our meal was what the kid ordered. She got a grilled ham and cheese sandwich. They should have called it "Grilled Ham Steak & Cheese". They just a nice thick slice of ham in that bad boy. Good thing I asked her for a bite once I notice what she had, because the kid ate the whole damn thing! And this upset me! She never eats all of her food and I always get to have the left overs (if its good). She didn't even save me the finial bite! What a little butthole!
Anywho... As you're eating you'll start to notice that no one else is really ordering food. They're all ordering ice cream. Delicious, cold and sticky hand making soft serve ice cream cones! Sure, they have the normal vanilla, chocolate and swirl soft serve, but they also have different flavored soft serve. If you order a flavored cone you'll get vanilla soft serve with a ribbon of flavored syrup in it. They have flavors like black cherry, butterscotch, blue goo, ect... So good! Be careful if you order a large cone. I over heard one of the servers telling his customer it is over a pound of ice cream.
If you're going to Multnomah Falls, Bonneville Dam, the fish hatchery, Beacon Rock or anything else in the gorge on a summer day, then you MUST stop here for ice cream.
This is our family favorite for treats when driving in the gorge! We particularly love the shakes (make mine a blueberry malt please!). But when we were younger, we especially were amazed at how tall they make the ice cream cones!
The curly fries are great too!