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4.6 (103 reviews)
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Mixed dozen - chocolate, s'mores, lemon poppyseed, cinnamon sugar, matcha chocolate, and maple.
Jessica P.

I'd admired this place on Instagram forever and finally found myself in Salem, so this was our first stop. It's on a cute street in the heart of downtown, just blocks from the riverfront. It's a small space with a couple of indoor tables and a few tables on the sidewalk. We were greeted warmly and given time to look over the menu and space to ask questions. We went with a dozen, 2 of each flavor, and a couple of drinks. We all really enjoyed the cinnamon sugar, which was served piping hot. My husband loved the maple. My favorites were the lemon poppyseed and the chocolate, which tasted a lot like a brownie. My daughter's favorite was the s'mores, you could definitely taste the marshmallow in the glaze. It's astonishing that these are vegan and gluten free! They were better than I expected, better than a "regular" one. My daughter got their strawberry matcha and declared it better than any she had in Japan. It had strawberry puree on the bottom and was dusted with strawberry on top. We also tried their seasonal latte, which was good! This will be a must visit anytime we are remotely near Salem and we would love to see them open a spot in Portland! Just putting that into the universe.

Elizabeth A.

Yummy! I got to try the chocolate matcha, raspberry lemon, and maple donut holes. Yes I ate all 6 in one sitting isn't that just equivalent to one donut? Calories don't count when donuts are in the equation

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Layne D.

We happened to walk by Big Wig and on a whim decided to pop in. Neither of us are GF or vegan but we really enjoyed these donut holes!! We tried one of each flavor that was available: chocolate sprinkle, chocolate matcha, lemon poppyseed, cinnamon sugar, maple, and apple cider chai. I also tried an 8oz mocha with coconut milk. The mocha was very good! Perfect size and mellow flavor. The coconut milk was a good choice. The donut holes themselves were very good. Our favorites were the chocolate sprinkle and cinnamon sugar but I'm so glad we tried them all. The staff were very friendly as well. Overall definitely worth a stop if you're in the area!

Cheryl N.

Yep, this place serves delicious donut holes. You won't find full-size donuts, but delicious bites of heaven instead. They are gluten free and vegan This is my second time here. I have tried all the flavors. This last visit I had the lemon poppyseed and chocolate peppermint. The lemon poppyseed is my absolute fave. My only regret is not getting more. Limited hours so make sure to check when they are open. Open Wednesday thru Saturday. You can call in ahead your order for easy pickup. They also have coffee here and other hot drinks. I had a butterscotch latte I think. I was happy they have alternative milks. My latte was ok, the temp was too cold. Other than that I always have a great experience here. Please support small businesses like this one. Especially since they are good for everyone! My friends that aren't gluten free love them too!

A box of heaven on earth

Rather than post another photo of the donut holes (but I am posting a photo anyway), I wanted to also say how the gentleman behind the counter, whom I believe to be the owner, deserves an award as Friendliest Nicest Person in Salem. Honestly, he is so genuinely warm, welcoming and friendly, PLUS you're getting delicious fresh unique donut holes AND great coffee, it's a total win-win. I ALWAYS feel cheerful leaving there with a smile every time I visit this establishment. If you're ordering coffee, he always asks if it tastes OK and is clearly interested in making sure you like what you ordered. The variety of innovative flavors and freshness of the donut holes are spectacular. Visit often! They continuously change up the selection.

From left to right: raspberry, cinnamon sugar, maple, lemon poppyseed
Alicia K.

1. The workers very kind and polite. 2. The atmosphere is great. 3. THE DONUT HOLES We got lemon poppyseed, maple, cinnamon sugar and the raspberry. The raspberry is a must try, the initial flavor profile is AMAZING. You get a very strong raspberry taste at first but it mellows out into perfection. Just don't get less then a dozen because you'll regret it if you don't.

Dozen donuts
Cara C.

There's not enough good things I can say about this place. I cannot have gluten or dairy so you can imagine the last time I was able to eat a donut was a long time ago. We went here on a whim because I was craving them, and I'm so glad we did! We tried one of each flavor and each was better than the last, I would say the glazed chocolate was a surprising show stopper even though it's a simple flavor. They also have delicious coffee and non coffee based beverages. Can't wait till I can get my next dozen!

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Amazing donut holes with specialty flavors. is fun to try them all. Also a great feel to the shop.

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Warm, tender and delicious donut holes! Mmmm, so good, definitely worth the trip to Salem. A GF dream come true.

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These are the real deal. Delicious. Not a better donut to be had for miles around. Don't miss this Salem gem!

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Just had a friend bring me some fresh donut holes. Heaven! Even gluten free and vegan donuts are delicious!

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Amazing donuts! Love that they are vegan and one of the best in all of Oregon. The coffee is excellent too! Highly recommend!

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I've been to the new shop on Liberty St. twice now. The donut holes, vegan and gluten free, are fresh and delicious.

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This is the best shop! The owner is sweet and makes the best gluten free, vegan sweets in town.

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One In A Melon Meals

One In A Melon Meals

5.0(2 reviews)
4.7 mi

My partner is Celiac and it's so hard for her to find places that are safe to eat, that also allow…read morefor variety and -taste-. We found One in a Melon Meals on the Find Me GF app, which told us that this is a completely gluten-free food cart, which also has vegan and dairy free options. My partner usually opts for the Roccstar quinoa meal. This is a huge helping of Moroccan BBQ chicken on a bed of quinoa, along with a side salad of tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, and olives. She's never been disappointed. The service is wonderful, and she gets her food quickly, often more quickly than our boys, who go to another cart for meatballs. It's steaming hot and obviously prepared fresh to order. She devours the whole thing and often has to hold back from getting a larger size. She's also ordered online, and had it delivered, and the quality hasn't suffered a bit. The food is healthy, delicious, and run by local people. It's part of a food cart pod, smallish, but with plenty of other options available for members of a group. Seating is ample and there's even a beer truck, if that's your thing. So, there's really no reason that anyone, not just gluten- free and gluten sensitive people, should have to not check this place out.

We were in the area, so decided to check it out. I had a pick-your-own combo as not only do I have…read moreto eat GF & DF, I can't eat anything acidic. I had a bowl with lettuce, chicken, marinated in olive oil bell peppers, mushrooms, cilantro, and watermelon. It was so good! I got an avocado sauce as well, but it was so salty, I couldn't eat it. Luckily, it came on the side. The food cart is 100% GF. I highly recommend--especially if you like heat. There were tons of flavor combos I wish I could have tried, but I am not supposed to eat spicy foods because of my acid reflux. I would definitely go back.

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Fork Forty - Falafels and Shawerma Salad

Fork Forty

4.4(57 reviews)
0.1 mi

Businesses keep leaving. And crappier ones pop up in its place. There are two good food pods here…read moreand they have been here a long time. The rest keep turning over. Bathroom REAKSSSSS and looks like it hasn't been cleaned in a very very long time.

Y E L P : Fork Forty Food Hall Restaurant & Food Review…read more Ventured to Fork Forty Food Hall for lunch yesterday for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised. As food halls are all the craze, it was pretty cool to learn that Fork Forty is Salem's first food hall. It is a cozy food hall featuring six of Salem's best eateries in the historic Gray-Building - which I also learned is a building that has a long history of eateries that have occupied its spaces over the years. So, it's only natural that this food hall graced this historic building. What a unique legacy to be a part of. All that Google-worthy factoids aside, I must say, I really loved the industrial feel of the space. Loved the use of blacks and white - which allowed the food vendors signage to really stand out and pop against the darker field colors. Also, the food hall itself wasn't too busy - especially for lunchtime. So, that was great because the wait time for the food was minimal. The food hall was lively, clean and had ample seating. There is a water station with cups for patrons that want water only. There's also a bar within the food hall - so, if you wanted some libations with your eats, that was also an option. All in all, it's a great spot with various cuisines. There's enough to tickle your fancy pending what you have a taste for. Some of the cuisines range from Mexican, Asian, and Mediterranean cuisine to name a few. I opted for the Mexican vendor, Suzy's Taqueria, and I am so happy I went with them because they did not disappoint. The food was fresh and the price point was great!! Very affordable lunch prices. (**Visit Suzy's Taqueria page to see my review on their street tacos.**) Since this is a food hall, I didn't really interact with the staff as much. My order was placed at a kiosk - which had no wait time. Once my order was placed, the wait for the tacos to prepared was less than 10 minutes. The server brought them out to my table - which was my only interaction with the staff. So, that's about as much as I can speak on that. However, all interactions, though minimal, were very pleasant. For a first visit, I was pleased. I will definitely visit again before my departure from Salem to try out the bao spot or the pizzeria. Also, the history of it, is pretty cool!

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Black Sheep Cafe - breakfast burrito with brisket, waffle, and mocha

Black Sheep Cafe

4.7(251 reviews)
1.9 mi
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My boyfriend and I stopped here during a road trip from Southern California all the way up to the…read morePacific Northwest Peninsula, and we're currently making our way back down. We always try to find good local spots along the way, and I'm so glad we decided to stop here because this place was SO good! There are plants everywhere, which I loved, and it just has such a welcoming feel to it. I got the steak and eggs and asked for my steak medium rare, and they cooked it perfectly! Honestly, probably one of the best breakfasts I've had in a while. We also got the honey peach latte and had it made half sweet, and it was amazing. I'm also a sucker for fresh baked goods, so when I saw they had fresh-baked cinnamon rolls, I had to snag one for the road. Overall, we're really happy we decided to make this our stop. Everything was great from the food and coffee to the atmosphere and service. We're definitely saving this spot for the next time we're road tripping through the area. If you're passing through and need a breakfast stop, definitely give this place a try.

Felt like we were waiting to be noticed when we had needs. I didn't enjoy what was billed as Hot…read moreItalian Beef. No flavor, dip was a weird gummy kind of texture. My dining partner ordered the vegan rice bowl and it was overrun with onions and had very little flavor. The desserts we got to go were good, but I paid almost $80 for lunch for two, one latte, and two desserts after tipping. I'll be back for a sweet, but not a meal.

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Black Sheep Cafe - Brunch cocktails available

Brunch cocktails available

Black Sheep Cafe - Bucky Burrito

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The Cozy Taberna - Paella

The Cozy Taberna

4.5(297 reviews)
0.1 mi

Amazing experience all around. I accidentally made my reservation for the chef counter. I don't…read moregenerally like bar seating because I am short and the stools are often uncomfortable, but they had a nice ledge at the right height for me. It was fun watching all the variety of dishes come together. Service was great, just the right amount of attentive. Food was amazing. Everything was great, but special nod to the squid ink pasta and the tres major steak. Definitely will come back next time I'm in the area

Apparently, unlike the Napa/Sonoma area, Willamette wine country is not known for food, but after…read moresome research, we came across Cozy Taberna, which is a tapas style place in downtown Salem. We reserved on Tock, and it was mostly full on a Friday night. Drinks: lots of local beers are available, but I went with the Pineapple Express: she warned it was spicy, and it indeed was (in a really good way). All of the food is done family style: - Clams Galicia: with tomato, chorizo, bacon broth. This broth as amazing. I literally drank it with a spoon - Pan con tomate: slightly different from classic preparation - more flavorful and heavier on the toppings - Salmorejo: tomato and bread puree, Serrano, jammy egg - like a creamy gazpacho - Grilled asparagus: with whipped ricotta and a cured egg yolk - Squid ink pasta: with hazelnuts, caramelized onions, peppers, and a runny egg yolk, a bit spicy. This dish was my favorite - Honey brined pork chop with a basque piperade sauce The servers were all great about checking in. I would definitely recommend the squid ink pasta and the clams if you're in town!

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The Cozy Taberna - Seared to perfection! Pork chop shared by my husband and me. Great size portion. Melted in our mouths!

Seared to perfection! Pork chop shared by my husband and me. Great size portion. Melted in our mouths!

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Isaac's Downtown - Make your own on an everything bagel with sausage, arugula, gouda, and smokey cream cheese.

Isaac's Downtown

4.4(155 reviews)
0.1 mi
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Yep, it's a good spot! They are always super friendly, with excellent customer service. I…read moreappreciate how they have old school kindness--welcoming, and warm. None of the trendy hipster "coolness" that has come to rankle me in other popular coffee shops. I've had some delicious pastries and excellent drinks, including coffee and non-coffee specialties like their golden milk latte which is unique and amazing. Comfy space, high ceilings , exposed brick. My only feedback is that they serve their bagels to go with a cup of cream cheese and a sliced bagel. This is common, but I don't understand why anyone would want to spread cream cheese on their own bagel when they're on the road. It would be like ordering a sandwich and a stack of meat, cheese, lettuce, and bread and asked to assemble that while you're driving. That's literally my only complaint and it's a small one. I will be a Regular at this coffee shop, bagels be damned! lol.

I looove coming here. The cafe/seating area is clean with plenty of seating options (booths,…read moreregular tables, couches, bar seating) and a great place to get work done. The food is very good and I always love trying their seasonal options (food and fun beverages). I have ordered the breakfast bowl with sausage and pesto aioli (your choice of meat and sauce) so many times and will keep doing so. Staff is always friendly. I will keep coming back.

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Isaac's Downtown - The Court Street, Que Pasa, and Cappuccino

The Court Street, Que Pasa, and Cappuccino

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