Yep, it's a good spot! They are always super friendly, with excellent customer service. I appreciate how they have old school kindness--welcoming, and warm. None of the trendy hipster "coolness" that has come to rankle me in other popular coffee shops. I've had some delicious pastries and excellent drinks, including coffee and non-coffee specialties like their golden milk latte which is unique and amazing. Comfy space, high ceilings , exposed brick. My only feedback is that they serve their bagels to go with a cup of cream cheese and a sliced bagel. This is common, but I don't understand why anyone would want to spread cream cheese on their own bagel when they're on the road. It would be like ordering a sandwich and a stack of meat, cheese, lettuce, and bread and asked to assemble that while you're driving. That's literally my only complaint and it's a small one. I will be a Regular at this coffee shop, bagels be damned! lol. read more

Came here for some rainy day brunch and coffee and immediately loved the vibes. It's very clean without feeling unwelcoming. There's normal tables, taller stools for window seating, and a few couch chairs too. The person that helped me at the counter was super helpful. There are lots of options with desserts, pastries, toast, bagels, sandwiches, soups, parfaits, and whole meals like biscuits and gravy. They have a good amount of vegan and gluten then friendly alternatives too. The prices were a steal for the portions I got -especially the toast and chia pudding. The coffee was also pretty good, nothing to write home about. I'll have to come back to try some of their bagels next time. read more

Isaac's Downtown - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Coffee great! Food great! Pastries basked in home? Yes!!!! They have gluten free options too! I truly love this place. The service is always so nice and professional. The ambiance is busy but somehow it just works. Highly recommend. Try their strawberry cupcake! You won't regret it read more

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Make a reservation ahead of time. We did and were seated in the next room right away. You order by scanning the QR code The only hiccup was some of the items I wanted were not on the online menu like the gf cheddar date biscuit. We didn't want to stand in a long line to order so Shane came over to help us. He had us order something similar in the app and then told the coffee side and the kitchen our modifications. The food was amazing. I had the protein bowl with bacon but no egg as requested. They were kind enough to add double bacon. I also ordered avocado but they forgot it and were happy to add it later. Flavors were amazing. The Wenatchee toast was delicious along with the cheddar date gf biscuit. The dirty egg nog chai is fabulous and seasonal so get it before it's gone. You can also do grab and go and find seating in the main room. The food and heart of this place are 5 stars. Giving 4 stars today because of the ordering headache. Shane gets 1000 stars for all his help and patience. Also compliments to the chef. Great flavors! read more

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Not a fan of the matcha here, but their coffee is amazing! Always get an iced dirty chai! read more

Isaac's Downtown - Ube matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Oregon

I'm extremely disappointed with my experience today. When I placed my order, I was very clear with the cashier about exactly what I wanted on my bagel: cream cheese, onions, pickles, tomatoes, and lettuce. I specifically did not want anything else. It also took a very long time for my bagel to be prepared, even though the restaurant was not busy at the time. I finally received my order and left because I live out of town. While I was driving home, I opened my bagel and realized that an egg had been added to it. I am vegan and do not eat eggs, so this was extremely upsetting and disappointing. I was very clear when ordering, and I trusted that my order would be made according to what I requested. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to turn around and drive all the way back because I was already on my way home and live out of town. What made this even more disappointing is that I am pregnant, and I had really been looking forward to having a bagel sandwich. After waiting so long for my order, only to find out that I couldn't eat it because an ingredient I specifically did not request was added, was incredibly frustrating and upsetting. I understand that mistakes can happen, but when a customer is very clear about what they want--especially when it involves dietary choices--I feel the order should be checked carefully before being handed to the customer. I left feeling very disappointed, especially because this could have easily been avoided by simply following the order I gave. read more

Yummy - stopped here for a quick coffee and breakfast. People are nice and casual environment. Had the Ike's breakfast sandwich which was perfect since I wanted a light AM eat. Also, had French press coffee which was perfect. For sure will return next time in Salem. read more

Such a cool spot! I didn't realize that this building had two different sides to it, one more of a café style. The other is more of a sit down restaurant style. We went for breakfast and got a delicious breakfast bowl. The service here was quick and friendly. read more

Took my friend there for her first time at Issac's and she was very happy with her drink and her lunch. I was more than pleased with my quiche and my vanilla latte. The place was packed, but we might manage to find a table. The service was quick, friendly efficient people seemed happy to hang out there and to be seen there. My friend was very impressed. I'm sure we will be back in the future. read more

Great place to stop in for a quick tea or a delicious breakfast sandwich when you're exploring Salem. Lots of people set up working on their computers and lots of options of treats and snacks to choose from. It may have just been the day I decided to stop in, but once I opened that door there was a strong smell of smoke or cigarettes compared to the outside or else I would have eaten my sandwich there instead of taking it to go. read more

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I enjoy going to Isaac's to work or even just chill with friends! They have coffee, wine, cider, and more for drinks! A little something for everyone! This week I was there around lunch time and enjoyed their ham and cheddar sandwich, that comes with chips, for about $10 is a good deal! It was also very tasty and I would definitely get again! The service is good, since they're frequently busy you have to order at the counter but it works out! Would definitely recommend, keep in mind they will be busy and for good reason from morning to mid-afternoon. read more

Isaac's Downtown - Ham & Cheddar Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Oregon

On our Oregon road trip this year, Salem was about a halfway point of driving so we decided to stop here for lunch. It was a really rainy day so we mostly just saw the city in the car. Downtown they had free garages so we chose one to check out a nearby game store and decided on this place for lunch. It was a popular place! We were here on a weekday lunch and the crowd looked professional, thanks to it being nearby the Capitol. They had coffee, light food and snacks, and a few local beer selections. I had a wonderful curry chicken sandwich and an IPA; we all tried different things and all happy with our choices. The cafe has high ceilings, cozy lighting, and plenty of seating for singles or groups. There's also an overflow room to the right side. You order at the main counter and get a number, then they bring your food and bus the tables as you go. read more

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Great coffee/breakfast place directly on the block we live. They have really good breakfast sandwiches as well as a large food menu for other dishes. Coffee has been hit or miss, one time it was great, the next time it was a sugar bomb. If they could get their consistency down they'd likely be the best coffee shop in town. read more

This cafe has some tasty breakfast offerings and delicious coffee. Make a reservation ahead of time to secure some space for you and your team to have a working breakfast or lunch! Service with a smile! Expect the typical up charge for a classy establishment like this. read more

Isaac's Downtown - Breakfast Bagel Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Great food and great service. Was in town for a sports tournament and they were gracious enough to host our whole team for breakfast. They catered a special breakfast with handpicked items from their menu. The owner was extremely kind and personable, and made sure to take care of us. She went above and beyond to help one of our players comb through the garbage to find a lost item. We appreciate her business platform of giving back to the community, especially the youth. If you care where your money goes and supporting local, please go here! Not to mention. The food was delicious. We got nearly everything on the menu and loved it so much we came back the next morning. Some highlights were the breakfast bowl, yogurt and granola, orange creamsicle matcha, golden milk, and smoothies. read more

Rain or shine Isaac's is always the place to be. I like taking a break from my book to watch the hustle and bustle of the staff, who are always so friendly to me. I've enjoyed every drink and every pastry I've gotten from here, my favorite is the carrot cake cupcake which is surprisingly merciful to my walnut allergy. Every time I'm here I run into someone I know, so I'm guessing this must be the place. read more

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Second coffee of the day and office for a couple of hours, I was here with a *perfect* cortado. Yes, absolutely perfect. If you're not drinking cortado, you need to order one next time. A little loud and quite busy but comfortable. It's nice to find properly made #LocalCoffee. [Review 20930 overall - 20 in Oregon - 1914 of 2023.] read more

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Still love their Chai and cookies but the quiche was sad...small portion seemed to be many days old. read more

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I made a reservation the night before and just walked in, thank god I made the reservation because there was a line out the door! They have expanded seating for sit down where you order off the QR code. Such a nice rustic place, the tall ceilings made it very inviting. We got 3 bagels, the farmhouse, greenhouse, and a Bronx. They were all so tasty, though they needed WAY more cream cheese! The ingredients were delicious and the sandwiches were beautifully constructed. Only takeaway.... MORE CREAM CHEESE!! Definitely a go to spot for a good coffee and bagel sandwich. And they still have peppermint in February?! That's a win for me. read more

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If you can deal with the weird downtown crowd, the food is good, and the staff a frieny.

This is one of my favorite places! The wine selection is good, a little for every pallet. The food is freshly made and delicious. I have tried about half the sandwiches and haven't hated any so far. Their pastries are always fresh and moist. You really can't go wrong. The service is quick and friendly. They are able to give you suggestions that really help. The inside seating is coffee bar feel and very relaxing. Great location to just hang out with friends over wine, coffee and food. read more

Isaac's Downtown - Breakfast at Tiffany's. Egg,bacon, apricot jelly, arugula, and goat cheese. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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My family was rude and didn't give the host the time of day and just sat down !! Anyways I had the best CINNAMON ROOL on the planet the dough .... it was like perfectly baked and not hard at all on the outside or crusty and it was just so so good!! And the icing was dripping and just I can't get over how good it is 10,000% I need to learn how to make it like that The bowl was hearty and a good meal if you're really hungry and need that protein to wake you the f**** up and the tomatoes were a nice touch and the MOCHA had cinamon just how I like and it was sweet and delicious way better than starbu**** read more

Isaac's Downtown - Cinnamon roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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I continue to visit every time I am in Salem, and it's so good! My favorite is the Farmhouse bagel.

The only reason this is getting a 4 is due to the girl making my drink. She seemed distracted and proceeded to hug the guy in thr restraunt. Unattentive. read more

Food was good! They had delicious pastries and were VERY rich. All the ladies working were so sweet and complimented me and my friends. The vibes were IT! read more

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Good glorby I love this place I never drank a good amount of coffee before cause I live on a boat but this place changed me life for the better I only drink iced vanill latte for the rest of me years thanks Isaac Downtown. -tugb Jim read more

Great coffee good vibes! Highly recommended this place!! Service was fantastic! Great place to enjoy the rain in Oregon read more

Isaac's Downtown - Great view of Salem! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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The coffee is decent and the lady who has a tint of blue hair in her black hair and wears glasses is exceptionally nice - she was also cashiering. But the lady making drinks who looked older creates a bad tone and vibe for the entire coffee shop, and she doesn't have strong customer service skills. The pleasant lady said their names are Roxi and Sara. Whichever the older lady is with all black hair and a scarf around her neck is the one who isn't very friendly. Anyway, I wouldn't return because of that. Also, they were both working on 07/16/2025. read more

Love the setup and how it feels like you need to take out your book or your laptop and relax with your food or drink. I love that they add pistachios to their bagel and lox, superb. The chicken curry salad is wonderful, and so is their chipotle turkey. I love that they use Metolius tea!! I don't drink much coffee nowadays, but their tea in a latte is the pick me up I need some days. read more

Super crowded all the time. Not much to say. I thought this was a cafe but that definitely wasn't the vibe.

Last time breakfast was so+so. Service was slow and did not seem happy to be there. Very crowded and had to sit at a group table which was loud and not particularly clean. Today (8:45 am) I thought I would try Isaac's again. I walked by the half empty dining room on my way to the door. I waited several minutes at the "wait to be seated sign." Twice servers walked by. Two busy baristas looked my way and said nothing. A customer at the counter told me he thought staffing was short so I might have to find someone. A short time later a barista was free and asked if she could help. I asked for a table for one. She explained the dining room was for parties of two or more and I would have to sit in the open area. No tables were available in the open area. The group table was occupied but had space at the end, no thank you. I do not care to sit on bar stools at a narrow bar and look at people walking by while eating my breakfast two feet away. I chose to try another cafe. Caffe Capri was great for a cappuccino and a croissant (wish they had a real breakfast). I will not try Isaac's again. I will return to caffe Capri. read more

I love the food and drinks here. Employees are kind and courteous and knowledgeable about the menu, but their line management sucks. I walked in today with no one in line thinking it was going to take five minutes. No one was making drinks. It took them 10+ minutes to make one drink because suddenly there were several drinks in front of me? Like wtf. I get it you have an online ordering system, but why aren't you managing that better. If you have drinks accruing why aren't you having someone work on them? read more

Great coffee and service. It is my goto coffee shop in downtown Salem. The baked goods are tasty as well. read more

Isaac's Downtown - Coffee cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Oregon

I had a wonderful Mother's Day breakfast @isaacsdowntown. The food was delicious and the service was great! Jade was friendly and very attentive. It was a nice morning, so we dined outside in their seating area. read more

Isaac's Downtown - Farmhouse with smokey pepper cream cheese, red onion, egg, bacon, and arugula on a salt and heb bagel. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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We had a bit of a rough experience here. It took us so long to order on our phone using the app. Then when we finally were trying to submit our order, it wouldn't go through for some reason. We ended up having to have one of the employees submit our order for us through their system. Felt like such a waste of time and wasn't an enjoyable experience at all. I hope more places don't adopt this "faster" method of ordering without a server. They also didn't have any salt and pepper on the table. No hot sauce. We had to ask for jam and a knife, which I never got....oh well. Then after all of this, all three of us felt queasy and had stomach issues the rest of the day even though we all ordered different food. I dunno, but we aren't going back. We were disappointed because the indoor decor is beautiful. read more

Finally made it to this place recently after really liking their other establishment, Ike's. First, LOVE the architecture of this space. I hope the owners read Yelp comments and will respond back and tell us who their architecture firm was; the two-story ceiling and structural details along with interior furnishings and wall treatments were absolutely spot-on. The barista was efficient and made helpful suggestions. I got the breakfast bowl to go. Bacon was crispy, potatoes were flavorful, and seared cherry tomatoes, egg, nicely caramelized onions, all on a bed of arugula, were delicious, with tahini sauce. Americano coffee was good. Vibe? Pretty intense, to be honest. There isn't much room to stand around waiting for your order near the end of the counter and back hallway, and tables and a thin counter along the windows were full with people giving off a serious vibe (alas yes, the prerequisite laptops were along for the ride). I was there on a very busy morning, so probably there are other times when it doesn't feel so intense. I will absolutely return to try the other creative and delicious-sounding items on their menu, and 100% want to support this place for the good they do in the community on behalf of helping young people get a foothold into working, building careers, etc. I think I like the more laid-back vibe of Ike's better, but also like this downtown location. read more

Isaac's Downtown - Breakfast bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Good food, clean, friendly , great service. Relaxing place for a bite to eat. Will return read more

Isaac's Downtown - Mediterranean salad, tomato Gorgonzola soup, coffee, chai tea, chicken Currie salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Oregon

First time visiting and we were impressed! Staff was friendly and helpful, food selections were fresh and well-prepared; we ordered the Cairo Sunrise and quiche plates, which were tasty. 12 oz. dirty chais were really good, too, with fun hearts skillfully drawn on top. The ambiance is fun and enjoyable. We'll be happy to visit again ahead! read more

Isaac's Downtown - Quiche plate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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I had the almond butter banana honey toast and one of their cold brew shakes. I had to add sugar to the cold brew shake as it just wasn't sweet enough for me but the half toast was plenty for a lite lunch. I look forward to returning and trying one of their breakfast entrees. read more

Open faced breakfast sandwiches are amazing. I had the Que Paso..so full of flavor! Also tried the Petaluma Toast which was delicious. Their sour dough bread is exquisite. Service was fabulous. Can't wait to come back and try more on the menu as all looked amazing. read more