With so many great options for food in the area, I got a little anxious checking Yelp, but I am so…read moreglad that this is one of the places I decided to stop during my limited time here. I primarily chose this spot because they have a really nice outdoor patio area so I knew I would be able to sit with my dog and eat and enjoy the weather. What I didn't know was that it had Salem spelled out in colorful letters in the front which made for an awesome photo opportunity. I was really excited to find that. When you walk inside, it has this really bright, colorful, unique decor. There is something interesting to look at no matter where you turn. They offer free samples which I really appreciate because it personally makes it easier for me to decide what I want and it definitely encouraged me to buy more cheese! My favorite sample was the queso cojeda enchilado. It had a rich tangy flavor. I ended up ordering a torta with some chips and grabbed a few different salsas from the salsa bar to try. The food was good and I couldn't leave without buying some of their smoked Oaxacan cheese to take with me. Let me tell you, it only lasted me 2 days. I wish I had bought more. As I was buying the cheese, I saw a family enjoying some ice cream cones and I had to try their ice cream as well. This place has everything. I got a cone of the Oregon mint and honestly I think it might be one of the best flavors of ice cream I have ever had. It was so fresh and flavorful and I was actually sad when I started getting to the bottom of the cone. If you're an ice cream person, you have to try it. They also gave me a card for a free game of bowling at Northgate Bowl which I thought was a really neat bonus. I wasn't in the area long enough to use it, but if we had been staying longer I definitely would have tried out the bowling as well. This is exactly the kind of local business I want to support. It's warm, welcoming, and most importantly, all of the products that they are putting out are fresh, delicious and made with love.

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.

Loved this place! We were driving through Oregon and made the somewhat lengthy detour off I-5 for…read morelunch at Lively Station--but it was absolutely worth it. After several days of unhealthy travel meals, we showed some restraint this time and ordered the Sesame Ginger Salad with chicken. It was excellent! Every ingredient was incredibly fresh, right down to the carrot slices. Meanwhile, the smash burgers and everything else we saw coming out of the kitchen looked AMAZING. It was difficult not to have order envy! The ambience and music could not be beat. Such a cool, relaxed setting and exactly the kind of place we love finding when we're traveling. I hope we find ourselves in the Salem area again because we will absolutely make the detour back--and next time we're getting that smash burger!

This place is always a winner!…read more Today I visited on the last day of the Salem Burger Week (so stoked they are doing one of these in Salem!) to sample Lively Station's contribution: the Midnight at Bangkok burger. It had Painted hills beef smashed patties with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Bacon Jam, American Cheese and Pickles on a Potato Bun. This was so delicious! I really enjoy this place!

This is the most delicious Mexican bakery I have ever been too! The pastries are so beautifully…read moredone and the Mexican hot chocolate was yummy! The owner is very friendly as well!

The pastries are awesome and so affordable here. Definitely recommend as a nice local business.read more

Excellent service!! We are from SoCal and wanted to pick up a few thank you gifts for those…read morehouse/pet sitting. I believe her name is Nora... so helpful and attentive

Seems like shoppers here should know what to expect and it shouldn't be a big surprise if prices…read moreare a little high or if some of the items seem generic. Or at least that's my take, anyway. For me, it's a great place for buying made-in-Oregon food products to send to out-of-state friends or give to friends who are visiting and want to take something small back with them that can fit in a suitcase. To wit, I've purchased made in Oregon cookies (the shortbread cookies are excellent), seasonings, seasoned nuts, chocolate-covered nuts and berries, local honey, and some other fun items as gifts for friends. Everyone who received them said they were very tasty and enjoyed these items. This store also has a nice selection of wine from local Oregon vineyards, including a super-sweet dessert port, prosecco, red and white varietals, etc. Lastly, every time I have been in this store, the salespersons have been uniformly friendly, attentive and helpful.

This Market at Vista is Outstanding, when I walk in the beautiful flowers, they brighten my day…read more And the aroma pulls me towards the grill, & the fresh meats, seafood, the makings for sandwiches, is not to be missed as well as their fresh soup I could go on & on Oh! Oh! Their FRESH BAKED BREAD PASTRY I Believe you have the idea Last but Not Lease Roth's checkers, the folks that keep the premises nice And clean Thank Roth's Thank You

We were heading to Adelman Peony Farm, and I searched for restaurants nearby there. For some…read morereason, Roth's popped up, and I read elsewhere someone mentioned IGA, I knew it must be like a market and a restaurant. Wrong! It's a grocery store, with salad and soup bar, and order sandwiches. I just wanted soup, Naan bread & Hummus. Hubby wanted to order his own sandwich. He got BLT. I've already found a table, but it's not a restaurant, more like where employees go for breaks. Hubby, on the other hand walked back to pay for our food, and to order his BLT, and go back when it's ready, and there are no utensils where there are tables, so he had to walk back there again. By the time, he's ready to sit down with me to eat, I'm halfway done! His BLt is still dripping grease, and he had to have strong teeth to bite the meat off his sandwich. They didn't look fresh, it was leathery & greasy! Part gray, part white. That's NOT bacon! I'm glad I didn't get that. My soup was just OK. I did enjoyed my Naan & Hummus. Hubby went back to buy a sweet bakery to share, I put mine in the cooler, for later. This is not the type of restaurant, that I have in mind!

The Greek Scramble was fantastic. The service was great too. The wait staff were very friendly.read more

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.

Somewhere between a 3 and a 4 but half scores aren't allowed. Prices are decent ($11 - $14 for…read moreregular sandwich), especially given prices at other carts at The Yard. Large bun for cheesesteak sandwich but wished there was more steak to fill the bun. Sautéed onions were a nice touch as was the melted cheese. Seasoning was good too. Point lost for staff who couldn't properly make change. Ambiance was very laid back & comfortable at The Yard food carts (separate review).

Good: Taste…read moreRight kind of roll Right kind of meat and cheese Fast Reasonably priced Bad: Not a lot of meat Onions were chunks as opposed to shoe-string cut Green peppers were chunks as opposed to shoe-string cut, and were not grilled If I eat here again, I think I'd 86 the onions and peppers.

I first became aware of this business when a work colleague brought bags of their popcorn to work…read more I was impressed with the popcorn and so it went on my list! The store is packed with decorative tins you can select to contain your popcorn if you are giving it as a gift. Also there was a bunch of unusual candies on offer, as well as fudge. But I was here for the popcorn. The selection is huge! Sweet, savory, spicy, tangy, it's all represented here. Service was super relaxed and friendly. They were patient with me while I perused the extensive menu. If you aren't getting a tin for the popcorn, they sell it in bags. There are a bunch of different size bags, and I liked that there are smaller (but still generous) sized bags that enable you to try a variety of different flavors. I went with white cheddar, Chicago mix (caramel and cheese), spicy pickle, Jalapeno ranch, peanut butter chocolate, and Oreo. All were so delicious! Every kernel was packed with flavor. The popcorn itself was fresh and with zero unpopped kernels. The seasonings were all just right, not too much or too little, and evenly adhered to the popcorn. So addictive! The service was super nice, and the prices not too bad. I think they deliver too. I grabbed a menu because I will definitely be back! Such a great place to have here in Salem. Great for treating yourself or picking up a gift.

Best popcorn ever! Friendly staff, lots of other treats as…read morewell, but the popcorn is my favorite!

Holy Toledo!! This was delicious! We got the bourbon bacon burgers with different sides. Absolutely…read moredelicious. Clean. Friendly. 10/10. No notes. We'll be back for sure.

Delicious and fresh. Awesome service - definitely great value…read more Burger made to order and crispy, juicy and well seasoned.

We come here all the time. No complaints fresh veggies not soggy bread is soft forgot our card at…read morehome they were kind enough to help so I figured id let people know they have decent people working here.

We picked up sandwhiches from this location on our way to Enchanted Forest. We had ordered online…read moreand had not been in this location before. Pulled up and there is an employee outside moving the chairs and his shirt is absolutely filthy. Like it looked as if it had never been washed. If I had seen this individual prior to ordering I would not have ordered because if his shirt is this dirty should I trust he washed his hands? But alas we picked up the sandwhiches and went on our merry way. About an hour later we go to eat the sandwhiches (which we kept in our cooler bag) and the kids ham and cheese sandwhich was absolutely covered in mayo. Like someone took a giant spoon and just globbed it on there. Both sides of the bread and then also in between the cheese and ham. I tried to scrape and wipe it off but it wasn't salvageable and we had to just throw it out because the 6 year old wouldn't eat it and honestly I don't blame her. The other sandwhiches were fine but I would absolutely never order from this location again after this experience.