Wanted to go back and try something new. Had to wait a bit before we were served. The food cart was…read moreopen, but no one inside??? We waited about 15 minutes and finally someone came to take our order. I ordered the chicken saj and my hubby ordered the chicken over rice. It took another 20 minutes until it was done. We went inside the building next door to eat. Everything was hot and fresh. Yes..littlerly, spicy hot. Whew..I should have ordered some water. The spices tasted amazing. Besides the long wait...Everything tasted amazing.

I have been here several times now, and I love it more and more each time. The food is amazing, and…read morethe staff are helpful and friendly. Everything is delicious, and the lamb is far better than some of the other places here in town. Please go here, this places needs to be here or in a brick and mortar for a long period of time. They have a clear and easy to read menu, check point 221 always makes an amazing place to sit and eat, either inside or out. The Iraqi sandwich is always amazing, my husband gets the lamb one every time. But everything I've tried there is so good

Taproot Lounge and Cafe is among my favorite restaurants in the Salem downtown area. With expansive…read moredrink and food menus that are inclusive of vegan/vegetarian options, there's something for everyone here. I love that they have jackfruit as a "meat" option for many dishes - most restaurants will only offer tofu if they offer anything at all. The chipotle jackfruit tacos are great, by the way! We've always experienced good service here, and enjoy the casual feel of the dining area. This is a good place to eat a meal with folks with various dietary needs without sacrificing flavor or variety. Taproot is also open pretty late (12am most nights)!

Stopped by here after a show and super glad we did. We ordered chicken wings on special and they…read morewere super crunchy and flavorful. I also got the Raspberry Truffle Delight. Super good chocolate-y and rich flavor. Great tap list. Bonus that they are open late!

This place was packed but still fast service on all food trucks. We got food from a couple of…read moreplaces here. It was lively and had full bar inside. So many places to choose from hawaiian food, Filipino, sushi, mexican, Indian , bolboa, Philly sandwhiches, pasta, crabs and more!!! One stop for the whole family or friends to hang out and have a couple of drinks and enjoy the food. Clean good music and lots of parking and seating.

Got thai & my partner got a Philly & fries…read more Everything was underwhelming, though the lady at the thai cart was sweet. Once we got our food & sat down there were no napkins in any of the napkin holders near our table. Sad face, we love food carts. Well hope for better eats next time we're in salem.

Another group favorite! Not much seating inside but we were lucky to get a table for 5 on a busy…read moreSaturday night. Ordered way too much food because everything looked so good! Basket of rolls: apparently these are quite famous and I can see why. Light and airy and the garlic butter is to die for. I coding even get a picture of the full basket because everyone dig in too quickly BBQ russet potato fries: good cut of potato, good portion size but a little salty. The ranch was good and I loved the Marion berry bbq sauce. Lobster and shrimp stuffed mushroom: Wouldn't get again, but good portion size and great seafood. Street corn dip: too many chips for the amount of dip but it was warm and cheeses and delicious, was missing a little bit of spice. Coconut curry squash soup: BEST thing on the menu, 3 of us ordered more to go. Absolutely delicious. Caprese chicken radiatore: loved this pasta. For having cream and pesto I was surprised at how light this pasta was. Really good and didn't leave me feeling bloated. Loved our waitress, she was wonderful. Very quaint and italianesque. Things to note: One restroom in the back of restaurant. Street metered parking. Great downtown Salem location.

Came here for lunch with a friend on a weekday. It was very busy inside so we were lucky to get…read moreseating outside without having to wait. A few parties arrived after us and did have to wait for a bit. I had the cucumber refresher mocktail and the wild pear salad, both were great and I have no complaints. My friend got the quiche of the day with a cup of soup and an iced tea. I believe she enjoyed all of those. Service was good, especially given how busy they were, and we had a nice time!

Such a a great find! Love the cheese/taqueria combo. The food was great and super fresh, and the…read morecheese was awesome! Got a chicken burrito and some tortillas. The burrito was super fresh and not super greasy. The quesadillas were good, got al pastor and carne asada. The al pastor was good but the carne asada was really good! Also got ice cream and they HOOK IT UP. Seriously I got single scoops and they gave more ice cream than I've got from a triple scoop. So good and insane portion.

Absolutely incredible! Don Froylan Creamery was one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment…read morewe walked through the door, the staff welcomed us like family and made us feel right at home. Their hospitality alone deserves 5 stars! The food was outstanding, and the cheese was on another level. Being able to sample all of their different cheeses before choosing was such a fun experience, and every single one was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. You can really tell how much pride and care goes into everything they make. My pictures honestly do not do this place justice--you have to experience it for yourself. If you're anywhere near the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. Amazing food, amazing cheese, and some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet. We will definitely be back!

Took my partner here for their birthday and it was just as good as the reviews say. The food was…read moreamazing and the portions were huge. About average price for the amount of food you get. One meal was enough to feed me all day, and the Spanish coffee I got was mixed perfectly. Seats are extremely limited, but the service was super fast so even with a full plate you get in and out comfortably in under an hour. Other reviews mention rude service staff, but my experience was the total opposite. I wish I could've gotten her name to give her a shout-out. :) I do have to mention the lack of parking. There were still empty tables when the parking lot was already completely full. There were maybe eight parking spots altogether, but that would be my only complaint.

Oh my gosh I don't know where to start! Everything I ordered was a solid 10/10 & that doesn't…read morehappen too often LOL. Started out with the giant tower of whip cream'd hot chocolate! House made of course so it's even better than the store bought stuff in my opinion because it tastes like actual chocolate. I ordered the filet minion chicken fried steak and it was cooked to perfection. So juicy inside and crispy but not like overly cooked crispy on the outside! Topped with a hot gooey layer of house made sausage gravy. The overall size of this steak was about as big as my face. To complement this enormous steak was eggs, a biscuit & some smashed Yukon potatoes..like they were literally small potatoes they just smashed which was really different to me because I've never seen that before. I also had to order the infamous cinnamon roll pancake I been seeing floating around on other people's reviews. IT IS A MUST.. and if you are ordering it to take home make sure you have a piece of it while it's still hot and fresh because that was to die for. I won't go more into detail about it you just have to try it. It will speak for its self. Overall the dinning experience was great! Servers were more than happy to get you whatever you need. We sat at the bar so y'all should try their drinks because they looked so good and the bartenders looked like they were having fun making them. The restaurant is a literal house and while charming it is small and packed inside and the parking lot is also really small so you may need to get there early or expect to park somewhere else in the streets. We got there an hour after they opened and it was only a 30 minute wait thankfully. Will be coming back again to try other menu items!

We were hoping for a little better here. First, the restaurant is still a bit newish, so it may…read moretake time for them to figure out how much food to keep on hand. The primary problem was that they were out of many menu items by 6pm. The dining room is cool with a nice vibe, super friendly waiter and food came from the kitchen pretty quickly. Pimento cheese appetizer was delicious, one of the better versions I've had. Unfortunately the Pierogi were pretty bland and nothing special, and for the high price, just not worth it. Weird arrangement with the coffee shop located in the restaurant as well. Restaurant was out of desserts and coffee, but could not serve any of the desserts from the coffee shop case, as those were part of the coffee shop. Despite that, we will be back next time we visit Salem, and I'm sure they will figure out how to manage supply of food items better so they are not sold out before 6pm. Lots of potential here for a small neighborhood restaurant.

Yes, yes, yes! A restaurant for the culture and the people. The food is simple but the flavors are…read morecomplex and leaves you wanting more. It's a play on old comfort food or classics. The restaurant is tucked away in a community filled with gardens and a wonderful quaintness. The book exchange program or library checkout program offers a variety of books that helps explains the humanity and beauty of Black people in excellence and glory. After reading so many books and providing a report-you receive a free meal. Luv, luv, luv the concept. I wish other restaurants would mirror this example.

Third time this has happened. Very frustrating. I ordered Hot and Jazzy, yet I get the regular red…read moresalsa on both bowls. Learn your products please.

Always a great spot to grab a healthy quick meal! Love the chipotle yumm sauce. Their cookies are…read moredelicious. Costumer service is always kind.