Great place with very cool ambience! I guess it used to be a Funeral Parlor. I love that it's a Non Profit helping young people build confidence and becoming self sufficient. They have really beautiful artwork on the walls that are available for purchase as well. My Gluten Free Monster Cookie was so good and I'm so glad they have other gluten free options too! So exciting for those of us who are limited on what we can eat and rarely get to enjoy a baked good while out and about. I highly recommend stopping by! read more

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Large cafe with parking that opens on weekends and opens until 7. It's near the capital. A good place to break and have a drink and pastry after hanging out at the capital park. Nice and friendly staff. read more

IKE Box - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Called ahead to ask if they still had an item in stock and the people over the phone and in person were both so nice. The turkey pesto panini ended up being delicious and paired well with my iced vanilla latte! I got a 16oz and am not wishing I ended up getting the larger size. The space itself is large so the tables are at a nice distance form each other and the music isn't overwhelming, making for a nice working environment. I'd say the only complaint I have is that you have to pay for parking during the week, unless you park further away and make the walk. But otherwise, this is the perfect weekend work catch-up spot and I would definitely come again. read more

This is my favorite coffee shop. Reminds me the study hall at my university back in the day. Service is always friendly and fast. Ambiance of the place is perfect for catching up with a friend or a solo date with a book. Love their spinach pocket and baked items. Coffee and tea drinks never disappointed. read more

IKE Box - Oat milk latte with my book - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Cute place. Definitely a on the way to work vibe Didn't have coffee. I know but just had but looking for on the go breakfast fare for my daughter and I. The bacon burrito was pretty good and liked the panini press style as made firm and easier to eat on go. Says with salsa verde but it was more of a jar traditional salsa. The orangey cranberry loaf was very tasty Would give 4 stars but 20 minute wait for two things as the person handling food seemed overwhelmed which was strange as no food orders in front of me as I waited. read more

Not trying to be that person but Ive came here twice to give it a second chance but the staff Ive been served by haven't been super nice, doesn't feel welcoming. They also aren't helpful (I have 4 years of being a barista & 7 years in customer service) read more

We stopped in here to grab coffee. There were a lot of people in here having meetings and or social gatherings which was really cool to see. It looks like an old theater inside and has a wrap around porch. My coffee was alright. I really enjoyed the iced earl grey tea though that was the best drink I tried. Service was pretty friendly. read more

IKE Box - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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My second favorite coffee shop that Salem has to offer. I come here when Issac's coffee is unbearably packed. If I am correct, they are owned by the same family. The vanilla dirty chai is my go to coffee at both places. The drinks here are always so consistent. The service is always quick, and great. Ike box offers plenty of seating. read more

Groovy vibe. Dark hot coffee. Light spacious seating area. Retro building revamp. Mixed people energy. read more

This place has a unique and unexpected esthetic! It felt more like a cultural experience than a traditional coffee date. Loved my beverage and the view. read more

Nice atmosphere but nothing special about the food or coffee. Staff weren't very pleasant and seems put out by questions.

This place was great! I got the white caramel mocha. Highly recommend! The ambience is beautiful! The service was awesome! Everyone was so nice! read more

Saw a lot of recommendations for Ike Box and it did not disappoint! The inside is gorgeous, high ceilings, wooden floors, colored stained glass windows and old paintings on the walls with lights. it's a lovely place to sit and drink a cup of coffee or get some work done. The staff is super friendly and explains any questions you have about the coffee or what flavors they think would work well. They also offer a stamp card for coffee & ground coffee. They use and sell Two Sisters Coffee. The coffee is VERY good, not too bitter and not too sweet. The kind of coffee you don't need to add anything extra to! I got an Iced White Mocha! They also offer alternative milks and extra syrups to add. The smoothies are also very good! Accessibility wise, there is stairs up to the entrance but on the side there is a wheelchair accessible ramp! read more

IKE Box - Iced white mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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This coffee spot has a great vibe, located in an old church with high ceilings and wood floors. They make good coffee and a great vegetarian breakfast burrito. Sometimes they have live music and they have an ever-changing array of interesting art on the walls. read more

In short: You won't find a more-interesting building for a coffee shop, or a better overall business model. Best of all, the coffee, tea, and snacks are great, and well priced. In long: Yeah, it's a former funeral parlor. They don't belabor that. In fact, it's all fresh, airy, and bright everywhere. Tons of art for sale on the walls. Huge open spaces around every corner. Places like this should ALWAYS be turned into public gathering spots, IMO, if they become vacant. Not much better way to welcome the public than serving coffee. You walk past customers seated outside (weather permitting), through a foyer with banquette seating, and off to the side there's a looooong counter where you place your order and ogle some pastries. Solid lineup of favorite coffees and teas. Down the hall are meeting rooms and some nice clean washrooms. We checked out a house-brewed iced tea, an iced green tea (sorry, somebody...I picked that up by mistake and drank it), and a matcha latte. All excellent. We also had a gluten-free oatmeal cookie. Everything was excellent--full of flavor. I know GF cookies are good for me but I would have taken one with all the bad stuff as long as I am being bad and eating a cookie in the middle of the day. I still ate every bite, though. The kids working here are often working their first jobs, and I love that the place puts a premium on hiring that way. They were *awesome*--friendly, helpful, thought on their feet when needed. We hung out for a while, filched some wi-fi, people-watched, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I would so come back here, and will on future Salem visits. read more

Outstanding coffee in a very cool old building with lots of indoor space featuring espresso blended drinks, sandwiches and pastries. Barista knowledgeable and fast service. 4-5 outdoor tables and chairs make it dog friendly. Worth a visit to sit outside with your pup on a nice day on the tree-lined street offering pay parking (up to 2 hours) read more

I don't understand the vogue for this venue. Parking is difficult, drinks are pricy and of subpar quality, bakery goods not good, service indifferent. read more

This is my go-to coffee spot to meet my friends and have long chats. The staff is friendly and they have a discount for Willamette students but you do have to ask. They have a nice selection of coffee and food items. They could use a little more tables and places to sit down but I always find a nice spot. They have a stage to play live music and a piano that kids can enjoy playing on. read more

I love the IKE Box for an enjoyable cup of coffee and chat with a friend. I'm also excited with their mission of helping Salem young people

This is a great indie coffee shop on the way from my hotel to the winery I work at. Perfectly placed for me to stop every day on the way to work. It's never crazy busy, the coffee is good, and the people are friendly. I've always popped in and out to get to work, but there are a TON of places if you need to do some work, study, or meet up with someone. I really dig that they are active in the community. I haven't every *really* gotten into it, but I know some of the people working there are troubled in some sort of way. This is a way for them to get back on the right path. read more

This place is OK. They don't offer the same food choices as their other location, and that's not clear on their website. Next time I'm in town, I will check out the other location. read more

Really like our visit in the older building that's well maintained. The vanilla latte was one of the best I had and my wife enjoyed her Americana. read more

I enjoy the ambiance of this place and the coffee is amazing! The staff is always friendly and welcoming. I love meeting up with my friends here every Friday morning read more

Had some time to kill and chose this coffee shop from the many choices. So glad I did. The seasonal eggnog latte is so good. I also picked a cranberry coconut cookie. The barista told me it was the last batch of the season. That is too bad because it is wonderful! The historic building has lots of tables and chairs for chatting or working. read more

Good coffee and great service. Parking sucks and you will get a ticket. Still good coffee read more

IKE Box - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Decent coffee shop, cool old building, but if it was where I live I probably wouldn't go there. The coffee shop is in a cool old historic building, I am surprised they haven't utilized the space more, random rugs to cover cords is never my favorite. We went on back to back days as we were in Salem. I ordered an americano both days. The first day my coffee was just okay, it tasted a bit stale like it might have not been the freshest beans. But the second day it was fantastic, so much flavor. I also had a sausage breakfast sandwich and I'm glad it was only $4 or I would t have nice things to say. read more

I got a great London Fog in the beautiful historic coffee shop. The service was friendly and quick. My London Fog was creamy and tasty! read more

IKE Box - My London Fog and my friend's oat latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Oregon

The interior is very beautiful. The baristas were very fast with the coffee, which was top notch. A good place to relax on a computer!

Wow, so being from out of town, I've had this place recommended several times and it seemed quite charming at first, especially with their focus on helping the youth and leaving a positive impact on community, however, me and my partner went in for some coffee, a smoothie, and a cookie. We got our coffees and we're waiting for about 5 minutes still for the cookie so me and my partner waited back in line to ask if it was forgotten by chance, no attitude or issue about it mind you. The lady who took our order, very short with black hair and lipstick, scowled at us and then another employee who was tall, bigger, and blonde with a beard told us in a rude and arrogant manner, "It wasn't forgotten they just have other food to make." So we waited politely only for her to stomp over to the counter and slam the cookie on the table in front of other customers and loudly state without looking at me or my partner that the cookie is ready. Absolutely uncalled for and unprofessional for a customer service setting, me and my partner even left a tip prior to this so called, "service." Which we highly regret now and probably will not be coming back again sadly if this is the standard of service. Disappointing! read more

Stumbled across this place when we came to the Capital to protest our horrendous federal government... We loved our short time in Ike Box, and its strong, bold coffee... Highly recommend this establishment!!! read more

Good coffee and snacks here on our drive through town. The coffee shop itself is compact but within a cavernous space. On the Sunday morning we were there, several groups were positioned throughout the space. Service at the purchase was friendly enough but the delivery of the drinks was a bit brusque. there is also outdoor seating. read more

My girlfriend and I just currently moved to the area and are beginning to explore new food places in the Salem area. We heard some great things about the food, beverages, and atmosphere so we decided to go and try it out. The coffee was spectacular quality( I got the raspberry truffle cold brew 9/10. She got an iced latte 10/10) I got the sausage breakfast sandwich and it was fresh, hot, and delicious 10/10. She decided on the spinach pocket which we later found out was a hit and a miss for most customers however the wonderful owner gave us a free warm apricot cookie as we are first time costumers and they saw that my s/o wasn't as pleased with the spinach pocket as she thought she would be. The manager then offered to let us pick out a different vegetarian item for free to her liking! We decided on the Italian delight(breaded mozzarella and marinara) which was wonderful and savory 10/10. Overall an amazing experience and I cannot recommend it enough! Not only do they care about their customers experiences but they also care about the customers opinions of the food and service. read more

This coffee shop is a unique place in downtown Salem Oregon. The backdrop to the shop is as a youth training center helping young people and young adults learn a new skill or trade. I ordered a Courtade as my drink as I quickly ran to the restroom. The two gentlemen were kind enough to make it for me so upon my return it was ready. The coffee was smooth and delightful I will return to try this place again. read more

My ex and I drove the teen and friends down to Salem for Miyako Con. Then we needed something to do, a place to go. We could NOT agree on a movie ( one of the reasons we are exes) but we could agree on coffee. This is a neat place. There is on street parking. It's a big spacious old building with high ceilings and cool architectural details. It has great lighting and free wifi. There is a decent spattering of tables, chairs, sofas. We saw a lot of people studying, working, having first dates ( I did not eavesdrop, exactly...they were just kinda audible...so I um...overheard things). There is a stage with sound equipment and a piano. It looks like they have events/live music sometimes. The only disappointment was that they close at 6 on Saturday and we still had an hour to waste. But our coffee and biscotti were quite good and we would go back if ever around there again. Though I'm hoping some other parent does the chauffeur gig next time, tbh. read more

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Have been to this neighborhood coffee place just a couple of times so far but each time the baristas have been super friendly including one even telling me the history of the historic building. The coffee is good and they have good treats. Especially tasty is a cheddar bacony piece of deliciousness/cake/breakfast type item. The atmosphere is chill with lots of tables and always plenty of space around them and they support a charitable cause. Definitely recommend. read more

IKE Box - Something slightly cheesy with bacon in it. So delicious - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Oregon

The place is quaint but I wish there are better seats. Overall, a great place to hang out if you want to dome work.

It's so calm! Food was amazing! Service was great I love this place recommended for studying or working!!!! read more

You can smell the coffee when you first enter the door. It smells wonderful!! Coffee was great. The baristas were friendly and helpful. The tables are nice with a touch of history. We plan to come back. read more

The baristas were kinda emotion-less & a little awkward... this place used to be a funeral home, which has interesting "vibes" but it could be nice. Very spacious. Ordered what we always order from coffee shops we explore or always go to, but their take on the mocha was interesting - the coffee was extremely sweetly done & thick. Couldn't really drink it.. read more

The courtesy and unique menu here are fantastic! There are a variety of seating from meeting rooms (without doors for privacy), to tables, benches and patio space if the weather allows. There is ramp access to get inside for wheelchairs and strollers alike and a stage for performances in the main room. The menu on the wall across from the barista counter has unique flavor drinks to try, while their menu overs a variety of tea, coffee, and ice or hot non-caffeinated options. There is grab and go food in a cooler by the register or more options on menu. Their Italian sodas with alternative milk is delicious, and the lavender lemonade doesn't disappoint (if lavender doesn't taste like soap to your genes). Duncan is the reason for the high rating and is the best at helping you find something new to try or something that will become your next favorite. The staff is friendly and understanding, especially if you choose to make this your study or work from home space and tune out their cleaning before closing. They kindly remind you instead of asking you to leave. There is a station for water and sweeteners etc to add to your drink choice but also to bus your own table. read more