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Ground Espresso Bar & Cafe

About Ground Espresso Bar & Cafe

Ground Espresso Bar & Cafe is a welcoming coffee shop in Hood River, Oregon, known for bringing together quality coffee, thoughtful food, and a comfortable space where guests can slow down, meet friends, or get work done.

Located at 12 Oak St, this inviting cafe has earned a strong reputation with a 4.60 out of 5 rating from 394 reviews, reflecting the consistent experience customers have come to expect.

Whether you are stopping in for a morning pick-me-up, a relaxed brunch, or an afternoon break, Ground Espresso Bar & Cafe offers the kind of dependable, high-quality service that makes a neighborhood coffee shop truly valuable.

Guests can enjoy a wide range of convenient dining options, including outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and on-site service. The menu is designed to satisfy many tastes and routines, with coffee, tea, comfort food, quick bites, breakfast, lunch, dessert, and even alcohol and beer available for those looking to unwind.

Vegan and vegetarian options make it easy for more people to find something they love, while the focus on local specialty items adds a sense of place and freshness that sets the cafe apart.

Known for fast service, great coffee, a strong tea selection, and a welcoming atmosphere for solo dining or laptop work, it is a versatile spot that fits into the rhythm of daily life.

The experience is shaped not just by what is served, but by how comfortable and accessible the space is. With wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms, the cafe makes hospitality a priority for all guests.

Additional amenities such as Wi‑Fi, free Wi‑Fi, table service, restrooms, and a casual, cozy, trendy setting create an environment that feels easy to settle into, whether you are staying briefly or spending more time with a meal and a cup of coffee.

Reservations are accepted, and payment is simple and flexible with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Ground Espresso Bar & Cafe is more than a place to grab coffee—it is a reliable, inviting destination built to serve breakfast, brunch, lunch, and everything in between with warmth and consistency.

★★★★★ 4.60 rating (394 reviews)
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More Than Just Coffee

Every cup we serve is a small moment of joy, carefully crafted by passionate baristas who care about your experience.

  • Free WiFi
  • Cozy Seating
  • Pet Friendly
  • Local Roasters

Reviews

From our beloved regulars

kosmo

kosmo

2 years ago

the art work is interesting. i still remember how delicious the cinnamon roll i purchase here. the coffee was great too! love the ambiance & kind staff.

HIP2 Helen

HIP2 Helen

2 years ago

We stopped by on a trip in both directions! The cookies are superb. The matcha latte was fresh made. You won't be disappointed!

Ariss McKalynn

Ariss McKalynn

year ago

Super cute place that is larger than you expect. They're open early, so a great place to stop before the train or hiking. Local art shows off the views and places you can go nearby. They have gluten-free muffins and some smaller options! Several vegetarian sandwiches are available for breakfast or lunch. The prices were very reasonable for being in a tourist town!

Quentin Stossel

Quentin Stossel

5 years ago

Love the espresso here - full flavor but not punch-u-in-the-face bold. And so nice to see it served in a ceramic. Haven't had that pleasure since the world went into lockdown in March 2020. This spot is nicely tucked at the end of main street Hood River. Outdoor seating is fantastic. They serve sandwiches on paninis. Can't beat that.

Serg Bogdanov

Serg Bogdanov

8 years ago

Great little shop, full of colors and very welcoming. They use almost any space they have as seating, so you'll always find a spot. Excellent customer service. Coffee roast is a bit on a lighter side but still tastes very good. Definitely will be stopping by every time I pass through!

joy clendening

joy clendening

year ago

So wonderful to find a shop that knows how to make a great matcha!! They had tasty vegan options for food as well and everyone was super friendly. Had to go every morning of my stay in Hood River!

Margaret LaBrecque

Margaret LaBrecque

7 years ago

It's surprising that they don't position themselves more as an amazing bakery because they have some killer whole wheat orange cranberry and maple bacon scones, Nutella croissants and hot-out-of-the-oven coconut chocolate chip cookies. And of course a few gluten-free options. My fancy English breakfast tea was served in a proper ceramic pot with a generous portion of milk on the side, just the way I like it. The avocado toast with thin tomato slices, feta and a sprinkle of lemon & pepper is scrumptious! Staff are very friendly and helpful. One negative for me - I was dying for fresh baked goods with walnuts or pecans and there were none. I think all the allergies to peanuts have made bakeries gun shy of all nuts😔.

Nicole

Nicole

2 years ago

Popped in to try their coffee! I got their winter themed drink “over the mountain mocha” which was yummy! Yummy whip too. The staff was working very hard & fast, shout out to them! It was quite busy but they were amazing! The inside is so cozy, great place to sit down. Next time I’ll try their soups or sandwiches.

Aries Bergstrom

Aries Bergstrom

year ago

This is my fav coffee shop in town, they have an amazing menu full of options for brekkie and lunch. Their chai latte is to die for, I drink too many of them on the weekly. I love getting the bagel sandwich and adding sausage! They have had a couple dairy free dessert items, last week was a chocolate raspberry cupcake/muffin 🔥😋 you can def make items vegan if needed! Dogs are not allowed inside but there are tables out front and on the side to enjoy the food and bevvys with your pup.

Chantal Wright

Chantal Wright

month ago

First time customer and the food was wonderful! I had an amazing Chai Vanilla Latte made by Clara. Clara was so nice to us and helpful despite a huge volume of customers coming in waves all at the same time! She is the kind of employee any business would be blessed to have. Thank you so much Ground Coffee!!

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Quick bite
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Tourists
  • University students

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid street parking
  • Somewhat difficult to find a space

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Come Say Hi

We'd love to see you! Stop by for your favorite drink or to try something new.

Location

12 Oak St, Hood River, OR 97031, United States

Hours

Closed · Sunday 6 AM-5 PM
Sunday 6 AM-5 PM
Monday 6 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 6 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 6 AM-5 PM
Thursday 6 AM-5 PM
Friday 6 AM-5 PM
Saturday 6 AM-5 PM
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