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    4.1 (229 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Top: Southwestern Mac and Cheese(boyfriend enjoyed it.) Bottom: Poutine w/ Curly Steak Fries.
    Quelli L.

    Top: Southwestern Mac and Cheese(boyfriend enjoyed it.) Bottom: Poutine w/ Curly Steak Fries. The Mac and Cheese was good. It's was Mac and Cheese and it had a kick to it which was nice. I liked the penne for the pasta choice. Now let's talk about the Poutine. It was the special for the day(Poutine Fri-yay). You got CURLY STEAK FRIES as your base then smothered in this glorious mushroom gravy, topped with cheese curds(not fried which is best for optimal melting) & then since it's the daily special you can add a special topping for free(choices are: bacon, grilled or fried chicken, or avocado), I choose bacon. $8.50 for each in the container you see. The staff is sweet as pie. The menu literally has something for everyone on it. Will definitely be back.

    Zinger sandwich with fried chicken
    Tinamarie R.

    Stopped on our way to Portland. Ordered the Poutine and Tachos. My son ordered the zinged sandwich. I really didn't care for the gravy on the Poutine. It was pretty bland. The tachos were okay but there was no spice to the pico de gallo. And I didn't like the fry sauce on the tachos. My son enjoyed the bread used for the sandwich The server was very nice and attentive.

    Totchos Lemonade
    Linh P.

    I got the tatchos with added bacon and a strawberry lemonade. The totchos were really good! Not a lot of toppings but the sauce made up for it. The lemonade I would probably pass next time. Not sure if the totchos just overpowered the lemonade but I could barely taste anything. Tastes kinda like water

    Current Menu
    Hannah K.

    No burgers on the menu anymore! Food was good enough though. One of the songs they pumped through the dining area was a dude just repeating "f*** that" over and over again. Wasn't thrilled, as I was there with my 5 year old daughter.

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    Jameel A.

    Seriously underrated spot in Salem. Really good food and nice staff. If you haven't been here before then you should check it out!

    Totchos and Garden Veggie Sandwich
    Dianna M.

    Deliciously fresh food, served quickly! My Husband ordered the Broadway gourmet burger with fries and enjoyed every scrumptious bite. I had the market veggie sandwich which had an assortment of grilled vegetables, a delightful balsamic glaze, all served on a soft, chewy sandwich roll. We also shared an order of "Totchos,"they were quite good. Parking can be a bit tricky if you have a large vehicle or an RV. There is a nice outdoor patio (to the side of this building), where you can dine and dogs are welcome.

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    Simple homemade food. Nice staff. Quick service. Clean restaurant with Broadway Coffeehouse down the hall

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    My Mama would take offense, but I do love this little gem. Please keep the artisan burger's on the menu.

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    4 stars for fast and friendly service. Food fine. It worked for a quick sandwich on the road.

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    I'll often get lunch to go from Better Than Mama's. The Bánh mì sandwich is great and so are the dips.

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    Amazing food and great service. Will go again soon especially for their cream cheese.

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    I ordered online for pickup. They seem like nice guys…read more.. Service is questionable. It did not appear too busy when I walked in, but nobody greeted or asked if I needed help. When I did stand in front of a staff member working the front, he just continued to do what he was doing and pretty much ignored me until I said something. I guess you just have to walk up and talk to get his attention. (New York City delis even greet you...so perhaps it was an off day for the gentleman). I overheard and witnessed other stuff that was said, but anyways. The actual workers behind the counter/making the sandwiches were just doing their role, so I don't have anything to say besides the fact that my sandwich and my wife's were tasty. She got the gabagool and I got the Italian stallion. We both agreed that the sourdough could be improved a bit, but the deli meats tasted fresh. Would come back to try other sandwiches, but hope the service would be a little bit more attentive/friendly.

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    10 OMG where do I begin? We visited this quaint little…read morerestaurant in Salem Oregon on our way out of town. We had the pleasure of having the best waitress named Kelly. Kelly was so friendly, so full of life and energy and love. It seemed like everyone loves working there.. The food was absolutely amazing. Amazing from beginning to end this was by far superior to any restaurant I've been to in a long time. The service, the food, the ambience, sure wish it was in my town. Everyone at our table enjoyed their breakfast. We couldn't take it with us unfortunately because we're flying home today, but the portions are huge. Do yourself a favor and visit this cozy place. The wait can be a bit, but absolutely beyond worth the wait.

    Stairs up to entry was very dangerous with waiting customers using handrails on both sides, then,…read moreno landing at the top! We told hostess we did not want to sit at the bar, she sat us at the bar, after some more wait, we did get a table. Coffee was ok, but the cups were huge, always 2/3 full of cold coffee. The food took one hour to find our table. Nothing special, my wife had an omelet, with a big glob of Brie cheese, overpowering the omelet. I had corned beef hash that was extremely dry and salty. I also had warm rye bread. Not toasted. We were half done with our breakfast, and was given the bill, and boxes to go. Very rushed, crowded, and expensive. $58 for sub-par breakfast for 2. Sorry WOM, didn't cut it.

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