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    Cafe 22 West

    3.9 (161 reviews)
    ModerateDiners
    Open • 7:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    CAFE 22 WEST ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Country fried stake
    Jose M.

    Twice here, I strongly recommend this place breakfast is in point! Mad props to the cooks, everything always hot! First time I came the nice server lady hooked me up with extra jelly & service was on point! First time I ordered the country fried stale, comes with potatoes & eggs with an English muffin with melted butter. Everything on steroids!! Second time ordered the omelet your choice of toppings with cheese, with potatoes & English muffin. Second time I was asked if I wanted a refill & but the persons next to us did plenty of times. Not sure what happen?? Other than that food is righteous, I think she forgot we tip good. Definitely coming back & do recommend! I'm yet to come back for lunch to try their burgers, heard good things. Ambiance it's OK small sitting area. They do have another sitting area on the other side as well. We can get a little loud but not a big deal. Let me know what you think.

    Chicken fried steak
    Khristy S.

    This is a great spot for breakfast or lunch. Our server was very cheerful, helpful, and very attentive. The food was great and I really liked sitting outside and enjoying some sun. I had the chicken fried steak and what I really appreciated was it wasn't as big as my plate and an enormous portion that I couldn't finish. It was the perfect size crispy on the outside and the gravy is absolutely scrumptious And after you need to go to the great farm stand and pick up some local produce and other food products. Oh, and don't forget to have a homemade ice cream cone.

    Belgian waffle with ham steak & eggs
    Vany H.

    We ordered the Belgian waffles with ham steak & scrambled eggs and beef hash with biscuit - portion was perfect size and tasted amazing! Our first time here and will definitely come back.

    Destiney L.

    Good food, fast service, and family friendly. Just not impressed on the constant flies flying around your food while being seated inside. Was very uncomfortable causing a loss of appetite.

    Carrot Cake Scone
    Kerri C.

    We stayed at an RV park just a mile down the road from Café 22 West. We ended up eating there four times. Each time got better and better so we refused to take a chance on any other restaurant in Salem. Their breakfast was incredible and their lunches are incredible. Even the light eaters menu was great. I had a half sandwich of a Reuben. So much meat on delicious dark deli rye bread was incredible! They also had the most huge incredible scones that we split. The flavor we chose had thick frosting on it because it was a carrot cake scone. Imagine that! The two best things ever combined and it was worth every penny. Next time we go to Salem, we are planning our trip around Café 22!

    Sara Q.

    Mediocre at best. I make better food at home but my client enjoyed the chili burger.

    The Hot Pastrami Reuben with potato salad.
    Benjamin M.

    I stopped in on a busy Monday, a little before noon. The dining area was small, and fairly full, but there was a table available right away. Service was very friendly, quick and attentive. I never had to ask for a refill on my drink. I went with the Hot Pastrami Reuben with potato salad as the side. The sandwich came out piping hot! That sandwich, at first appearances, looked a little haphazardly assembled, with the meat unevenly distributed between the bread, and the sauerkraut falling out. The first bite more than made up for this. The pastrami was rich and smoky, and smothered in melted swiss. The sauerkraut was a tangy counterpoint, and the Thousand Island dressing went well with both. The meat really stood out here, with a complex and satisfying taste that was unusually delicious! The potato salad was rich and creamy, and the potatoes were cooked nicely. I didn't check out the adjoining fruit stand this time, but next time I'm here, I definitely will. And I'm thinking my return visit will be sooner rather than later!

    Shannon C.

    Everything was Amazing!! Great people and great food !! Really nice quiet diner!! Ambience is great. Service is great. food was great. We will be back! We had a fish sandwich and a patty melt & coffee. They were great to let us come five minutes before we thought they closed, but they closed at 2:30pm . Good prices too !!

    Smoked tritip special

    WoW what a nice discovery, Food is great, I had the special SMOKED sliced bbq tri-tip which wow how tasty, excellent coleslaw and great potato dalad.. Food came fast, hot and what a joy.

    Beer battered bacon burger
    Ross B.

    Fast friendly service. First time here!!!!! I know I will be coming here again! also food taste good too!

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    2 years ago

    They have the best breakfasts I love their peach waffles I recommend this place everyone should try it it's s really good place to eat

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    1 year ago

    fantastic customer service, atmosphere, and good! excellent escape from the busy city life of Salem, its me and m-lady go to spot:)

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    2 years ago

    Nice outdoor seating. Staff was busy but super friendly. Good food, good environment. Nice for a breakfast or brunch. Try it out!

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    Staff were very friendly, sitting outside was nice under an umbrella, and the food was solid. We'll be going back for sure.

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    Breakfast was really good. We ordered the omelette and waffles with peaches! Would recommend eating there!

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    Good food, friendly service and fair pieces. Well worth the time to stop by for a visit.

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    Ask the Community - Cafe 22 West

    Did they improve their Covid protocols to make it safer?

    We went there tonight (8/15/2021). Not a single employee was wearing a mask. It's a shame because the quality of their food product is high, but they apparently don't care about their customer's health.

    Are the breakfast and lunch menu options also available during dinner time?

    Lunch is available any time. Not sure about breakfast.

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    This is a very popular spot in the area. You'll get hearty portions and that home-style,…read moredown-country feel--even though the interior has a more industrial design. My chicken fried steak was solid and easily enough for two meals. Unfortunately, my husband was pretty disappointed with his brisket. It was more like shredded pork, and he felt the flavor was off--he was expecting more of a smoky barbecue taste. Overall, a mixed experience depending on what you order.

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    Battered in house jalapeños and pickles.

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    Cafe 22 West - diners - Updated September 2026

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