Very nice store! Grocery store with meats, spices, rugs, clothing, perfume, frozen entrees,…read moreappetizers and desserts! Today I bought a lovely Turkish dress, a very fancy Dubai chocolate bar and delicious baklava pastries. The store owner is very friendly, helpful and fun!

Amazing falafel wraps for $10.00 This store also has a few…read moregrocery items like lebneh, dates, olives, tahini, beans, lamb, middleeastern spices, flat breads, baklava, halva and more. Super nice owner. Make sure to call ahead so he can get your order ready. Everything is homemade and fresh. I only wish they made chicken shwarmas! I will be back.

This is probably my favorite deli in the whole town. Always fresh food being made and it's super…read moreaffordable. They have a huge variety from chicken rice bowls, crispy chicken fingers, corn dogs, burritos & so much more. Their deli is far from just any deli their Jojos are from fresh potato's cut daily and breaded by hand. It is a family owned business and the owner is also the manager works really hard to make this place better for the customers. I go here everyday on my lunch break to get food & drinks

Pros: Convenient location, Open 24/7 I love that they…read morehave dark chocolate twix. Cons: Shady people hanging out around the outside of the store/parking lot.

My husband treated me to the best Valentine's Day meal i could have asked for at Whuttle's BBQ in…read morethe Lancaster Drive Walmart Supercenter in Salem. I'm Southern and I've eaten a lot...a LOT... of BBQ, from home cooked at my family meals and events, at roadside stands, food trucks, mom-and-pop joints, and nice sit-down restaurants. As part of my work as a corporate trainer, driving all over the South and Midwest was my daily commute, but BBQ was my daily off-work mission. I've eaten a LOT of BBQ! Whuttle's BBQ is not Southern quality, it is HIGH Southern quality. I wasn't very hungry when we went out tonight so I just ordered the BBQ chicken sandwich. My husband ordered the same plus the mac-n-cheese and we both had Whuttle's own fruit punch. I took a bite of the husband's mac-n-cheese to sample it...before he threatened me with the loss of a hand if I ate any more...and it was, to make it simple, the best mac-n-cheese I've ever had, and I've eaten a good bit of that around the country, also. The chicken was moist and tender with a perfect smoky aroma and flavor. Their BBQ sauce was just right and the sandwich had just the right amount - a flavor boost for the perfect chicken but not overpowering nor was the sandwich swimming in it. Just right. The bun was fresh and soft and was ideal. That fruit punch was so good I could have drank a gallon. It made the sandwich a perfect match. I realize I keep using the word 'perfect' in this review. That's not an accident. On top of the wonderful food and drink and speedy service was the Down Home friendliness of the folks there. We learned that the inspiration comes from their Arkansas roots and among great Southern BBQ, the BBQ I've had in Arkansas stood out from the rest, and honestly Whuttle's would make even great Arkansas BBQ seem average by comparison. It really is that good. We live just a mile or so away so we'll be regulars now. If you like BBQ and you really like great BBQ, you're missing out until you eat here.

I was in town on business . I ordered via Uber eats and they delivered to my office. The brisket…read morewas very tender. However it was very dry and flavorless. Very disappointing.

I love food trucks and have been watching Chad's BBQ facebook page in hopes that their schedule…read morewould finally work with mine (they seem to be running every other weekend). Finally, today was the day. We arrived at around 2:15 and ordered up brisket with beans, a three meat combo plate, and an order of nachos. While we were waiting, we began chatting with the owner of the Oregon Crepe Company, who was just dropping off the buns for service (love that this business is keeping it local). This gentleman was extremely pleasant and he and the owner of Chad's BBQ gave us a complimentary pretzel bun, which was generous and tasty. Salem Ale House was comfortable and we enjoyed a lovely beer. The brisket and the three meat plate were good - the sausage was the best part of the meal - very moist and flavorful with a casing that had a crisp snap. The brisket was nicely seasoned and tender, but not fall apart tender - we still had to use a knife to cut it. Pork was a bit dry (seemed to be very lean). The beans were smoky and tangy. Portions were generous. The meal went wrong with the nachos. The chips were stale and tasted like rancid oil. Despite the cheese sauce (we thought the portion was a bit stingy) and other various toppings, the rancidity of the chips just dominated each bite. We ended up picking off the pork and tossing the chips. We probably should have mentioned this to the owner but there was a bit of a line when we left and it is always easier to avoid complaining. UPDATE: The owner contacted me, apologized, and advised they noticed a bit too late that the chips were rancid. He has offered to make it right on my next visit and I appreciate this gesture tremendously

Yes, yes, yes, yes!!!!…read more A pulled pork and pastrami sandwich is what I ordered, and it was effin delicious! How people can frequent that crap hole "BBQ" joint that gets Best of the Mid-Valley every year, I'll never know. This place had just two or three entrees and a handful of sides. Proof that quality IS better than quantity. This guy focuses on just doing a couple of things right, and it shows. I WILL be back. Soon.

You must go to Willamette Valley Smokehouse. It is just the best, they smoke everything. They are a…read moretruck, but a large one with a huge seating area where you will be cool and comfortable. They keep the place ever so clean. The service is just down home friendly. They will take good care of you and happy you will be. Their food is great, even their sides are something to ge extra of and take home or back to your hotel. The pulled pork sandwich is our favorite. They have the best sauce too. We love their baked beans- home made- and their potato salad is super. Their jalapeno peppers are hot, but good. They often have live music outdoors and that is fun. They have a seafood fest on Friday, at least they did when we were there and it is so good and a great price. BBQ oysters are great as is the crab. There really is nothing not to like here.

Went to Willamette Valley Smokehouse on a whim with my husband because he was wanting to try the…read morefood, and I'm glad we did! The first thing I noticed was the ambiance and the music. It was the perfect spot for a casual evening out. We had a couple of drinks, a cider and a Japanese lager, and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The musician playing that night was fantastic! He had a great song selection, and his voice was hauntingly beautiful. I'm not a huge barbecue person because I prefer my meals to have a little more variety than just meat, but I did enjoy the brisket and the pork belly. The sides were just okay for me. I'm from the South, where we take our potato salad seriously, so I wasn't the biggest fan of theirs but I did really enjoy the beans and the corn salad. I'll definitely be back for the music, a drink, and the laid-back atmosphere. It's a great place for a casual evening out!

Clean, good service, lots of options for a hungry guy like me and SMELLED GREAT. Thanks lyons!read more

Amazing service! Super friendly! Always got a smile on their faces! Definitely with stopping by and…read moregetting something on your way thru to the mountains!

Our visit to the farm was one of my favorite stops of our trip! The food was DELICIOUS! We had the…read moresourdough bread, pizza and a burger. Everything was so amazing and so fresh! I'll be thinking of that pizza for a while! Along with amazing food, the atmosphere was absolutely beautiful! All the flowers were in bloom and so lovely to walk around. The cherry on top was the incredible service! We interacted with two gals who made the whole experience top notch. I could have hung out here with them all day!

Good Day Yelpies!! Picture a place nestled out in the…read morecountry that offers fresh and healthy food options. Then double down with fresh made breads and desserts.... Yes this does exist but only here. The Black Forest ham sandwich was full of flavor and the cod sandwich was next level delicious. Get over here as it's only minutes out of Philomath and the staff will welcome you as if your family. Cheers The Dutchman

Ray's Produce has the largest variety of produce in Salem as well as bargain prices. In addition to…read morethat the staff is very helpful. I go there weekly.

I drove past Ray's Produce & Bodega one day and saw cars lined up to get in and was determined to…read moreloop back to check it out. Unfortunately, when I was able to stop back, I discovered that their hours are limited to Friday - Sunday. A few days later I returned with my bilingual sister-in-law in tow to educate me and translate. The space is a combination warehouse and grocery store with aisles filled with an array of spices and cultural foods not always stocked in big box grocery stores. There was a variety of fresh grown herbs at the entrance and a nice selection of fruits and vegetables at competitive prices. Local cheeses, jello treats and beverages filled the coolers. Their household goods included cleansers, cookware and disposable dinnerware. What stood out for me was the exotic fruits available that I'd never seen before. Sure, I've seen nopales (cactus), but some of the other prickly options looked like they came from another planet! I've heard of jackfruit, but could never imagine they grew to the size of a newborn! Sweet-tooth? They've got you covered! Just grab some pastries, cookies, candy, or hot spicy mango strips. Horchata, Juarito, and more. Depending upon the season you might find plants out front. Bring your bags because they don't have any, but they may have a box if you forget to bring them.