Found this little gem on TikTok and I am so glad that we came! All of us couldn't decide what we…read morewanted, so we tried a couple of different options. We tried the North Shore, Whole Hog (on a bed of tots), and the bacon egg and cheese! We also got 2 side orders of tots. I loved all the food, every bite I took was delish! There tots were hot and crispy and well seasoned also. For the coffee I went with the signature "The Crave", which was so delightful. I got it with oat milk and it was smooth and delish as well! The inside of the place is just a cute hip vibe. It's a smaller cafe with some seating along one of the wall of window, and then they have some tables. Right when we arrived, every table was packed, but by the time our food arrived, tables opened up, which was nice. It seemed that most people would turnover the table quickly to allow for others to sit. The staff were super friendly and patient, and all around great place to have breakfast in Salem!

My friends and I came to this cutesy small shop to grab coffee/brekky prior to our day in Salem…read more Looks like they have 2 locations. One in Salem MA and one in Beverly MA. Parking- didn't see a dedicated lot, looks like street parking only. We found a spot down the street, walkable distance. Looks like we made the right choice, because the place was poppin. Lots of folks coming in & out. We were lucky enough to snag a table for the group while some of the group stayed in line. I noted several groups of ladies with cute witchy style outfits very fitting for Salem, that could def be OOTD worthy on IG. Service- seemed fine. My friends ordered for me at the counter while I held down our table, so I can't speak to the ordering interaction. They were speaking names out very low for pick up at the counter, I remember that. Food- I got the North Shore sammy - which comes with maple bacon, over medium egg, chedder cheese, maple aoili on a croissant. The egg was runny just what I like, and it was yummy and bigger than I imagined. Very filling. I could have just split one with my friends, but everyone got there own. So I left more full than I wanted, because I didn't want to take away. Drink- I got a latte, that was fine, nothing to write home about. If visiting this charming town try it out. I saw mostly tourist, so don't think it's a locals hang out. But it's not a trap luckily, lol.

Great atmosphere and delicious food! It's as if a I walked into a small town business where…read moreeveryone knew each other. The bartender knew all the local customers coming in, there was a woman in the back hand shaping burger patties. At one point, one of the waitress brought in 3 big bags of tortillas. You can tell this establishment is a small, local business. The food was SO GOOD too. Honestly some of the best nachos I have ever had. They hand fry their own tortillas which meant the chips didn't get soggy. The clam chowder and mac n cheese tasted gourmet. And my partner said it was one of the best burgers he's ever had. Definitely a must go to spot if you are ever in Gloucester.

"The Best" burger on Cape Ann hands down. All the burgers are 1/2 pound of angus beef and served…read moreon various rolls from local Vigillios bakery. I really like the Barnyard Burger with bacon, pulled pork, cheese & fried egg. The French fries regular or sweet potato are great too. Friends had the chicken salad which was very good and another had the bar b que which tasty Randy the bartender makes a great drink and pours a good beer... she is the best in my book and Hope and Ashley have a good grip on that small kitchen Give it a try

We stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. The man working at the bar was very friendly and kind, and…read moreprovided us with quick service. We ordered the sage and pear pizza. It was light, crisp and flavourful! The wood-fired crust was perfectly cooked. The pear, sage, ricotta and honey were a fantastic combination. Highly recommended!

The pizzas here are out of this world! Nice thin crust, fresh toppings, impeccable service and…read morereasonably priced. This is our go to from now on when we want pizza! :)

Consistent and always very good, we eat at the bar frequently and also do take-out, and it's our 5…read moreyear-old grandson's favorite. I'm pretty consistent in ordering the athena bowl with rare salmon, and they always get it right (not everyone does!). They also have great wings and burgers. Also great bartenders and servers, and they outdid themselves recently when we ordered takeout, usual fare, and the salmon was overcooked (gasp). When I called them to let them know, not that i really expected them to do anything, it seems the order-taker had erroneously said "well cooked," hence the clear error. They credited us for the entire order, which far exceeded expectation - very classy!! Well played, Rev Kitchen! :)

I don't usually love American food, but our party enjoyed everything we tried here, from the pizza…read morewith pesto to the fish sandwich and Brussel Mac and cheese. Food came promptly and waitress provided excellent service. Restaurant was definitely on the noisy / loud side. Lots of parking in the lot.

Cozy restaurant with cute interior. Service was fast friendly. Food was ok got a fried chicken BLAT…read moregood portion sweet potato fries were really good and crispy

Fantastic sweet potato fries, calamari and fish tacos. Salads were fresh and yummy…read more Service was great.

This is one of our favorite places to grab a drink before dinner. Their cocktails are excellent…read more The ambience is chill but nice and the service was good too. The location here is in the heart of Gloucester too which is really fun. We love this town and the food is great but for the best cocktail, look no further than the Franklin!

For years, the Franklin Cape Ann in Gloucester has been a staple of our local dining choices. We…read morelove the warm, inviting atmosphere; the friendly, attentive staff; the great drinks, and of course the fabulous fresh food!!! We were craving all of that, and last night's dinner at the Franklin did not disappoint. We were seated in a cozy booth, and immediately water was brought to the table, along with their fresh bread and their fabulous hummus dip. Yum!!! Our waitress Colleen, is quite possibly my favorite person ever! She is so incredibly attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable of the menu, specials, and drinks... that I let her pick out our wine, and my entree. I told her what I was craving, and she chose perfectly. The wine was so good we ordered a bottle, the octopus appetizer was cooked perfectly, with a nice grilled flavor. My husband got the incredibly fresh off the boat seared pepper crusted tuna special. I was torn, and wanted the meat to his surf, so I got the braised beef, and oh my goodness... we couldn't decide which was better, the surf or the turf.... Sadly, we left no room for dessert, and that was a shame as their desserts are fabulous and made in the restaurant. Another thing we love is that they have a 2nd floor for busier nights, and bigger parties, along with a cozy bar on both floors to grab a drink, or meal if no table is available. I highly recommend the Franklin if you are looking to impress a date, or have a special dinner party, or just want to have a casual dinner, you will not be disappointed, but try to save room for dessert.

This might be my favorite meal of 2026 so far. The service, the ambiance and the food were all…read more10/10. I already can't wait to come back! Our server was Ross and he was so fun and memorable. His recs were spot on - starting with the wine. For our appetizers, we had the oysters and the whipped ricotta. They were incredible!! For our main, we had dry aged ribeye special for two. Oh my god - that was to die for! The side salad and potatoes were equally amazing. All in all, an excellent night.

We stopped into Settler on a random Wednesday night. The restaurant is smaller and cozy with a…read morebeautifully intimate vibe without feeling like you're on top of each other. The service was incredibly friendly but there may have been some miscommunication because we got the opening welcome spiel from multiple servers - but that's okay! We got to hear multiple differing opinions on the menu. I ended up getting the oysters, chicken, and the potatoes, and honestly I'm conflicted. The oysters were great, well-dressed, clean, and delicious. The potatoes were absolutely fantastic. The chicken however... saying it was magical isn't exactly right but I have never had such a perfectly cooked chicken in my life. I did not know you could get such a crispy skin with such clear grill lines while keeping the white meat so utterly moist and delicious. I'm still not entirely convinced that witchcraft wasn't involved and given its Salem, have to assume that's what happened. Us normal people will never be able to make anything to that level of perfection. Definitely looking to go back.

My order: GF Avocado Toast, GF scone…read more The Review: The scone, legendary. It was a blueberry lemon, I believe, and I could not get over the fact that is was gluten free and so tasty. Forever in debt to them for inventing this scone. The avocado toast was pretty good and the portion was generous. It was loaded with tomatoes and feta and was genuinely so savory. The GF toast was really good as well, normal sized bread that was kind of like challah. Would totally come back.

Tried a new place for breakfast this trip! The ambiance is very groovy. Indoor and outdoor seating…read moreis nice! We had the bacon eggs Benedict.....I love a good Benedict and this one was decent. My issue was it came with homefries-- I don't eat much of these because it's a bit heavy for me, so asked to sub for something like fruit-- was told it would be an additional charge. At $15, I would have thought a sub would be OK, but instead I did not get anything.... just didn't want to waste potatoes! Service was a little chaotic but we made it through! Will most likely try another new place next time we're in town.

i used to love the farm when it was in beverly, i'd always order their buffalo chicken caesar wrap…read moreon a weekly basis. so when i was driving home, and i saw the farm in essex, i wondered if it was the same place. turns out, it is, and it's been here all along, who knew? i stopped in and taylor was friendly at the bar. it's a cozy farm-style bar & restaurant, as the name suggests. i ended up ordering their double double burger because i wanted a bit more protein. the double double burger was good, but i do think the patties may have been frozen because they weren't able to make it medium rare. it came on a big bulkie roll with fresh toppings, and fries were decent, and plentiful, just not cooked crispy as i'd asked for. i'll try them again for the buffalo chicken caesar wrap. ambiance: 4/5 food: 3.8/5 drinks: n/a service: 5/5 the farm bar and grille: 4.2/5

A cozy pub and restaurant with ample parking. My husband and I sat at the bar and both Susie and…read moreWes were phenomenal bartenders and super friendly. Our stools were below the hand carved wooden pig-The Farm's logo and I could see the cake of dust on its derrière! The light fixtures/fans above us were also in need of cleaning. Despite this, the food was good as well as the margarita. We started with the Buffalo tenders which were a tad over fried and I wish it came with celery and carrot sticks. The bleu cheese dressing it came with was very good with hearty chunks of bleu cheese. Then my husband had the steak tips with mashed potatoes and a medley of fresh vegetables (summer squash, zucchini, Bermuda onion). He thought he tasted the butane from the grill on the tips. I had the baked fish tacos and was happy there were three and each taco was filled. Overall, we had a nice evening at The Farm.

A fun spot for fried clams and clam chowder. There's a small parking lot and we arrived right as…read morethey opened. You order at the register and then find a seat at one of their many tables that are available. The staff are really friendly and even offered up their own chairs since we needed an extra seat at a booth. The food comes out fairly quickly. The portions are really good for sharing with a group. The fried clams were a little bit on the chewy side, but had good flavor. The steamed clams were fairly sandy even after being rinsed. It was still a good experience and there was plenty of food to share.

First visit, heard of the long lines to get inside just to order! Once inside the sight of the…read morewaiting patrons waiting and devouring their long awaited orders. Knew what I wanted. The menu is extensive with tons of seafood and the usual burgers and the like. But this was a day of seafood. The prices. Yes, the prices. But damn the torpedoes! an order of a bowl of clam chowder, a split order of clam bellies and scallops and the. The wait, got a IPA to bide my time. Clean tables, smiling faces from employees and patrons. Sat and waited for my order to be ready. And ten minutes later, I was indulging in my food. Scallops, so sweet and delicious, the clam bellies were hearty. Based on this first visit, would gladly return!