I love coming here! My favorite menu item is the breakfast bahn mi sandwich and I love their coffee…read moreand chais! I highly recommend! Also the staff is amazing

The Banh Mi Breakfast sandwich is one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. Absolutely…read moredelicious. Their coffee program, however, needs a MASSIVE upgrade to match their stellar culinary offerings. I can tell that I shouldn't even bother ordering an espresso drink when a place has a giant old-school espresso machine and a tub of shiny dark roasted beans. My instincts were right. Abysmal coffee. If I gave it a letter grade: C or even C- while the food ranks as an A.

Very unpleasant experience. We were only one of two parties there on a sunny Saturday. The other…read moreparty had some mishap with a child that a server made a big fuss about. They were very upset and tried to rope us into it - ridiculous. Then after they left, the server came to us to complain about them! Tried to get us roped in on her side of things! This was all ridiculous, we just wanted to have a beer with each other and our dog and did not need these random people's drama. Gross, won't be back.

Second time here and I love it! Ambience is super chill and there's plenty of space for a group;…read morefamily etc They have a small variety of beers but I feel it fits the bill! Kitchen isn't open as of right now but I only went for the beers! I will definitely come again- the person who worked the bar was also super cool!

Googans Gallery is a great casual spot to grab a breakfast sandwich or a pastry! Friendly staff and…read moregreat atmosphere!

We came in here because my mother said we need drinks for our picnic! the ambiance and location…read morewere pretty nice and i liked their decor, what i did not like is their drinks, their food looked appealing but mother said i get none. so i ordered an iced chai which was watered down and my sister ordered caramel latte that lacked caramel so she went back to get more syrup and this coffee also makes her throat itch. my mother's coffee was too strong for her liking which is peculiar because she typically drinks it blacked out like a phantom while her phone is having a tantrum

Wonderful spot on the North Shore to go Apple picking! Great…read moreapple selection and staff were super helpful about what varieties were still well stocked, what apples are best for baking, flavor profiles, and more. To get to the orchard for apple picking, you can either take a hay ride (for a fee of a few dollars) or walk (roughly 10 minute walk on well marked trail). Don't skip the Apple cider donuts! There is a food trailer outside where you can get them made fresh! Inside the farm store, you can get locally sourced items, baked goods, wine flights, and ice cream! There is a seating area connected to the farm store or you can grab a picnic table or bench on the lawn.

Childhood, nostalgia, a place to unplug, and to support local…read more Russell Orchards is amazing. Offering fresh produce, pies, and other pastries. It also has a wine bar and a section to buy knick-knacks, tshirts and hoodies. I would say it's most known for their apple picking but they offer other picking options depending on the season. I went here yesterday and it's not quite apple picking season, but you could pick your own flowers or berries. It's also so fun coming here in the fall when they have a whole pumpkin patch of available pumpkins out on display. So pretty. I love walking around the country store. I grew up with my family coming here just about every summer or fall, and we still make a visit at least once a year. Not much has changed because it doesn't need to.

Hot damn. Some of the best ice cream on the north shore. Maybe even all of Massachusetts…read more I got the Mexican chocolate and custard flavors. The spiciness of the first was well-balanced with the easy creaminess of the latter. Companion got Mill River mix and Phyrexian corruption. He likes those crazy flavors with brownies and fudge and candies. Service is polite and prompt. Really cute outdoor seating but word to the wise: if you come on a summer evening, while you are feasting on ice cream, the mosquitoes will be feasting on YOU. It's a wild marshland. These must be some superstrong mosquitoes, because I got bit RIGHT THROUGH my yoga pants. Maybe they absorb the powers of the ice cream, I don't know.

Downriver Ice Cream was just what we needed, after spending an entire day at Crane Beach! It was…read moreabout a 7 min drive away from the beach and was well worth the stop. Pretty packed the day we went, but luckily the line moved fast so we didn't have to do much waiting. Unfortunately the day we went, they were out of a bunch of flavors, mostly the fruit flavors that we typically gravitate towards. We ended up getting some ice cream to try anyways and it was yummy & creamy. We ordered one with strawberry + butter pecan, and another with willy wonka explosion. I really enjoyed the strawberry + butter pecan; strawberry had a bunch of strawberries in it & butter pecan was subtle but you could definitely still taste the butter + pecan. The Willy wonka explosion is perfect for if you're someone who loves chocolate candies like M&Ms, butter fingers, & snickers. The staff was very kind, they've got their own parking lot that's free to park, and a cute little seating area to enjoy your ice cream! Will definitely remember to come back the next time I'm in the area and try their fruit flavors!

A solid 3-star review. They need to get their fryer…read moretemperatures under control. The lobster roll was generously portioned but ultimately fell just a bit short of greatness. I really appreciated the amount of fresh meat packed into the toasted brioche bun. However, the seasoning was a little too heavy on the mayonnaise, which masked the natural sweetness of the lobster. The side of French fries arrived piping hot and perfectly crispy. It is a decent option if you are craving seafood, though it needs minor tweaks. Overall, it was a perfectly average meal that left me satisfied but not entirely blown away. The Fried Clams which were a mixed of textures. Some of the clams were beautifully sweet and tender, while others were noticeably overcooked and chewy. The batter had a great crunch, but it lacked the necessary seasoning to make the dish pop. I also ordered a side of onion rings that were greasy, though they still had a decent flavor. The staff was incredibly friendly and the atmosphere was wonderful for a casual dinner. I might return eventually, but I am not in a rush. The shrimp looked fantastic when it arrived at our table with a beautiful golden-brown exterior. Unfortunately, the shrimp themselves were a bit rubbery and lacked that fresh, snappy bite you expect at a seafood joint. The French fries were standard, nothing spectacular, but they served their purpose as a side. It was a perfectly mediocre dining experience that did not justify the slightly high price tag. Despite the okay service, I will probably look for a different spot next time. If you want a cushy 11-to -7 this isn't it. This gig is seasonal, which means you have a small window to make your money and bust your tail.

Huge let down. Wait was long, clam strips were tasteless. Fried shrimp special was fine…read more Much, MUCH better choices all around you.

Not very clean inside...but before even getting into the store an employee was out front by the…read moredoor smoking a cigarette which in my opinion is just rude right by the door and completely unsafe that close to the gas pumps...employee was kind of strange and a little rude...don't recommend

DO NOT FILL UP HERE!!!…read more I just filled up using the new tanks and was OVERCHARGED .10 per gallon. At $4 a gallon, this is not the time to be overcharging people. The young, apathetic girl working there was completely unhelpful and couldn't print me a receipt for my transaction. Nor would she give me the owner's name or contact info so I could get in touch with them. Also, the SLOWEST gas pumps I've ever encountered. Obviously I will not be supporting this business anytime soon unless they make things right.

Solid food with large servings. The shrimp scampi is served in a pool of butter, which was a bit…read moreoff putting, but tasted nice enough and had generous shrimp. The coating on the fried fish and strips were a bit softer than ideal, and really needed the ketchup or tartar sauce for any flavor. Still, a solid meal for a decent price, came out efficiently, and was family friendly.

We decided to eat here while staying in Salem and looking for some good upper-end dinner options…read more Glad we made this choice! Our waitress was attentive and helpful. We had a bottle of wine and bread to start as well as calamari. The calamari was fresh and crispy, and came with a jalapeño aioli which paired very nicely. We ordered Veal Parmesan and Lobster Veal Marsala. The Veal Parm was good and a large portion. I ate about half and am looking forward to leftovers! My boyfriend really enjoyed his Marsala. I kept asking for bites of it! It came with a lovely mushroom ravioli and the sauce was to die for. Plenty of good pieces of lobster and a generous portion of veal as well. The mushrooms were perfectly cooked. Although the food and wine were in the higher-end side, the ambience leaned more casual, especially because we were there while a football game was on and most patrons were at the bar. Lovely spot and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good dinner spot!

I love Lark cookies. I first bought them at a specialty store in my state and decided to place an…read moreorder directly from the company. I've ordered from Lark Fine Foods twice and both times everything was delivered timely and well packaged. These cookies are some of the best I've had. They are great for house guests and as gifts. My favorites are the salted rosemary shortbread cookies and the coconut butter cookies.

I bought these at the Getty museum and fell in love. WE got the St. Nicholas cookies- and they are…read moresome of the best ginger/spice cookies I've ever eaten. Everyone in the family loves them. We have a food allergy (corn- so we can't have corn starch or modified food starch) and it's hard to find cookies we can eat- unless we make them ourselves. What a treat to find these! They're expensive but totally worth it. I ordered 6 boxes as soon as I got home. They were shipped with care and arrived here in good condition. I love that it's a woman owned business- but the really important thing is the the cookies are delicious.

Excellent dough! The Biscoff donut was delicious. They have a couple of seats available.read more

Ministry of Donuts is a small spot near the wharf with no dine-in space, but it's absolutely worth…read morea visit for their great selection of donuts. I went with the apple cider donut, and it was exactly what I was hoping for- perfectly spiced and full of cozy fall apple flavor. My partner got a pumpkin-glazed donut and was impressed by how much pumpkin flavor it had. We stopped by because the cute sign pulled us in as we were shopping and we are glad we gave it a try.