Great mom and pop local restaurant! Inside is like a diner with an open kitchen. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The food was great, simple and delicious!! read more

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My family and I came to Salem for a girls trip our Airbnb owner recommended this place and said it was the best food in town and let me say he was not exaggerating this was Absolutely the best food I have ever had in my life the home fries were SPECTACULAR. you know it's good when u don't need ketchup lol seasoned perfectly, cooked perfectly ugh absolutely the best GET THE HUNGRY MAN ITS SO YUM. 10/10 diner read more

The food here is excellent. They have quite a bit of steady customers. It's a great place for breakfast or lunch. The people are very friendly. There's plenty of parking in the parking lot. Stop and give it a try. read more

I should have done this long ago! Maria's place is one of my favorite places to eat! Very reasonable prices, huge portions and friendly staff! Went in today and of course it was packed being Fathers Day- wall to wall people! Took a seat at the counter and was greeted right away! busy or not, they greet everyone! Watching the 4 cooks in that tiny space was super awesome! Like a fine oiled machine! I chose the kielbasa omelette and raisin toast- can't believe I finished it all! Lorie at the counter is awesome as always The ladies on staff kept their cool and kept it going with out missing a beat! I left full and happy! Their lunches are great as well! The boiled dinner, the meatloaf and the half sandwich and soup are my favorite! give them a try you won't be sorry!! read more

I had mid-morning breakfast here today after a long hiatus, which is due to so many competing restaurants between here and where I live in downtown Salem. My companion made quick work of the bacon and cheddar omelet, and I had a wonderful asparagus and cheddar omelet. My only nit to pick would be that the asparagus was diced too small and a bit hard to stab and grab with the fork, but it was fresh and perfectly cooked, and there was just the right amount of cheese. The coffee was excellent too. Will return sooner than this last time. read more

This place saved us on a Tuesday morning in October after a different Salem diner had made us wait but then sat a pair of local cops before us. At that other diner we took the hint and left. Maria's was the next place we drove past and we were absolutely starving. They sat us immediately and gave us a great diner experience. The staff were kind and straight to the point. They made it quick and easy. Just how we want our breakfast to be. Huge plate of thick home fries, classic breakfast options and hot frikin coffee. Go here if you want to start your Salem adventure with an easy filling breakfast. read more

Food was not good, very unsanitary!! Chefs did NOT wear gloves AT ALL and were touching their face and phones and going back to stove to touch the meat with bare dirty hands! Very unprofessional! read more

Been coming here for years. Time to give it some love. I come here with friends, family, with only 2 but up to 8 in my party. I've always found a table quickly walking right in, or they've helped find one for the larger parties. The waitresses have all been nice and attentive, always got my order right, the food is great, portions ideal, and they don't push you out the door. I even get a thank you/goodbye from the cooks(maybe there's an owner in that group??) about half the time I walk out the door. Can't have enough of these type of spots, and hope Maria's just keeps going. read more

An unexpected find. A hole in the wall where locals meet and have a meal. Big servings and friendly staff. See you again! read more

Maria's Place - Corned Beef hash, home fries, toasts eggs and buttermilk pancake. - American Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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Came here right before they closed for a late brunch. Staff was nice, food was delicious, to the point and fast. Hash was a bit burned and restroom could use some cleaning/upgrade. Your run of the mill diner with all the great food and hospitality included. read more

Terrific place great food, greatest service fun to watch the cooks working!! Would go back again!!

Good, solid breakfast joint with seasoned waitstaff to accommodate you. Omelets are good as is the coffee but breakfast is not memorable. Seasoned waitresses make this place by refilling coffee cups without asking and offering hot sauce, jam and whatever you need to go along with your meal. Returned and found that waitstaff on top of game and served hot coffee right away. Omelets are good but hash browns not fully cooked. If you want a quick meal try this place. The four cooks are quick and seem to get along with each other. read more

If I didn't give this place five stars I'm not sure I would be able to sleep at night. This place is tradition, been coming here for 12 years and have never once been disappointed. Menu has great options as they serve breakfast, lunch (not on Sunday), and their specials. Prices are very fair and I swear right after you place your order, the food is at your table within 2 minutes. My go to when I feel like being fat is the 3 chocolate chip pancakes. Massive pancakes and one heck of a challenge in finishing it. Maria's will always have my heart, one of my first true loves. read more

You want a BIG Saturday or Sunday breakfast for under ten bucks and have it delivered to your tabIe in minutes? Check out Maria's Place in Salem. Good deals on breakfast dishes like The Hungry Man Special, which includes two eggs, two sausages, two strips of bacon, two pieces of french toast or pancakes, home fries and a cup of juice. All for $8.95! They also have a great lunch menu here too! Lots of traditional comfort foods at reasonable prices. Oh and the parking is free! read more

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I visit Maria's a lot with my friends. It is the best place to have a fast breakfast! We always joke that you blink your eyes after ordering and already have your food. Both the open kitchen and wait staff welcome you in and out of the restaurant. It can feel a little rushed but I'm always looking for a quick meal. The pancakes are big enough to share. Food is nothing special but great for a quick breakfast. The restaurant seems clean. I'll definitely be back! read more

One of the best breakfasts I've ever had. We're visiting from Oregon, and one of my friends from Florida, so we didn't really know what to expect with the food. I was unbelievably impressed. I'm one of those people that likes their scrambled eggs cooked lightly, which is difficult to get at a restaurant, but these were perfect! And whatever they seasoned their breakfast potatoes with was phenomenal. Also the food was brought out super fast, I wasn't expecting it to be as good as it was coming out that fast. Seriously one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. read more

Updated review.. Went there on the July 4th weekend. Granted it was very busy but they've been busy before. This day they had plenty of help but I must say,this visit was horrible from the moment I stepped into the joint. The first bad thing I saw was no one came to take our order for at least 10 minutes..and then the order taker was rude..harassed ..told me to hurry up with my order as they were packed ands she was very busy. Okay I said..the plates of food were packed up at the counter waiting to be delivered..there was yelling orders up and total confusion. My food took thirty three minutes to be cooked and 10 minutes writing on the counter. The food arrived cool..not hot. The eggs were dried out and I could go on. I used to live this place and they're specials and did normally good. But they're expensive and cheap..they charge an extra quarter for English Muffins and for sausage potatoes another quarter..give this place a long ready and try the other joints in the area before this place. read more

Salem has around 64 places to find food (including 14 "Dunkies" and 1 Starbuck) but dollar for dollar there is NONE better than Maria's place. We would love it if Mario would some day open a branch in Marblehead but in the interim it is well worth the trip. Family outings to Maria's are frequent occurance to the point where the wait staff now ask our grandson on arrival "Max, the usual?". Being the elder of the clan I usually on weekends opt for the excellent eggs Benedict special while the women in the group are known to order up a custom omellette or either the "Texas" french toast or a stack of the just sweet enough and mega-filling pancakes. NOBODY leaves here hungry. As described by other posters the service here is consistent, friendly and fast - and the frequent coffee re-fills just what the doctor ordered. Food quality and quantity both are phenomenal - have a late breakfast here and you will easily be able to "blow off" lunch (and possibly dinner too). If you are a "visitor" to Salem and prefer to eat where the "locals" eat, its either Maria's or Reds. Given the choice I would take Maria's... read more

Stopped in after noticing that Ihop was packed. First time here with my boyfriend, we were seated and asked if we wanted something to drink. We both got two medium sized orange juices. Probably the same size as ihop orange juices but a lot warmer. My boyfriend ordered French toast, 3 eggs scrambled with American cheese and home fries. He thought it was ok- mediocre. I got 1 pancake and 1 egg and 2 pieces of bacon. Apparently your meal automatically has to come with home fries and toast.. which okay I don't mind but that's not what I ordered and I was pretty sure they were going to charge us for it anyway.. my pancakes had no flavor at all.. yes they are big but not thick and are flavorless. The eggs had no flavor for me. Bacon was good. Toast was barely buttered and warm. I had a piece of tomato in my homefries.. random. My boyfriend saw the chef touching the toast with his bare hands. Lovely lol. Our total came to 30.00$ ... more than our average total at IHOP. It took forever for us to pay the bill since our waitress took so long to come back to our table. We were done in 10 min and had to wait about 20 to pay and leave. read more

Maria's Place - American Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Maria's is best know for their breakfast. There are generally two types of people in Salem: those who go to Red's, or those who go to Maria's. I prefer Red's for my favorite, Belgian waffle, hot chocolate, and home fries. However, Maria's makes a good apple pancake, which I just fell in love with. They also do lunch, with items like pasta and sandwiches. For lunch, I like their chicken & olive quesadilla. The prices are very reasonable and portions are big. read more

Service was very bad, had two waitresses since they were unable to be timely for ordering, and it got slower once there were two. they were probably assuming the other one took care of us. they were nice, but what is nice when you have to wait a long time to order drinks, I received my drinks and my friend didn't get hers until 10 min later. when I ordered Texas French toast, they brought out (in my picture). when I finally complained after probably 20 minutes of receiving the food, that 1 it wasn't cooked, very soggy and wet, and 2 it wasn't Texas French toast, they said that IS their version of Texas French toast and their regular is on small wonder bread. wow. too much Canadian Ham on my sandwich which, its usually a better thing to have too much than not enough so eh. they never asked us how our meal was. immediately after getting the food i wanted to get a new french toast order as well as a new drink but was unable to since the waitresses were preoccupied with whatever they were doing (restaurant was about 1/3 full or less). friend referred to come here probably since the better places we're packed, but I'd rather wait while starving for good food than to still have to wait for "eh I'd rather pass" food. read more

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Admittedly I haven't been here in years, hopefully it hasn't changed. I used to love it though. I highly recommend their French toast. Everything they have is perfectly done. There's really nothing else special about this place, you wouldn't spot it if you didn't know it was there or weren't looking for somewhere to eat. It's in a plaza with a convince store and a few other places, a little down the street from the police station. There's nothing special about this place aside from the fact that they have damn good food. For some reason Red's seems to be the most popular breakfast restaurant in Salem, but Maria's food is far better. If there are two type's of people in Salem, I guess I fall into the other category. read more

After reading all the fanfare on yelp my family decided to give Maria's a try. We went on a Saturday morning and the place was packed. I was hoping this would be a good indication of wonderful food. It wasn't. We ordered our breakfast staple of eggs, bacon and toast for me, a pancake for our son and French toast for my husband. We all agreed the food was just okay. Nothing spectacular. I'm not sure why this place gets so much hype. Next time we head out for breakfast I'm heading back to Stephy's in Beverly. Sadly, Maria's only left me with heartburn. read more

Well, my bf and I were a little hung over one morning and he said "I know, let's go to Maria's". Instantly I pray we aren't heading for breakfast burritos! Sitting in the quaint, carpeted, large, open room, we took a table for two and were greeted by a waitress with a pleasant accent within minutes. We ordered drinks which were set down rather quickly and ordered hungry man specials... big mistake for me as I didn't touch half of it... good thing they had boxes. It was about seven bucks and included 2 eggs, 2 pancakes or french toast, 2 sausage, 2 bacon, 2 toast and home fries along with OJ. Not only was the food especially nummy and made to order, but it came out under ten minutes from ordering. Awesome breakfast! I only gave it 4 stars because I find it to be a bit busy in the people running around and how the tables are set up... i kind of felt like i was in the middle of a freeway read more

Literally the gem of the Northshore diner scene. My mom and I are somewhat diner snobs, and we've been to our fair share of them but nothing compares to Maria's. As Salem residents we're regulars here, for over ten years we've been coming in every Sunday or Saturday or any day off from school. This place is thee perfect breakfast spot. Amazingly friendly staff, never a wait, constant flow of hot coffee, and most importantly DELICIOUS food for an unbeatable price. Just go there, you won't regret it. read more

Perfect family/ date brunch spot. We strolled in here around noon on Sunday and it was packed. Both the hostess and waitresses were friendly and sassy. (Just the way I like 'em!) Service is quick. Prices are reasonable. Food is delish. AND parking is way easier than at Red's and we didn't have to wait in a long line! read more

On this beautiful sunday spring morning the boys and I, after waking up extremely hungover. We decided Maria's was just what the DR ordered! With little to no wait we were seated comfortably in hand-crafted artisanal wood chairs. Coffee was custom brewed by a Ethiopian barista and served at the perfect temperature that gave you the feeling of accomplishment and success! The waitress was as fast as lightning and her genuine politeness brightened our whole tables day! If your looking for the ultimate breakfast experience just like your grandma use to make on Easter morning....Maria's is your place! read more

Maria's is our Sunday morning ritual. They have the greatest of everything! I am always amazed at how quickly food arrives here. We love the breakfast and the great waitstaff. Prices are low and portions are generous. I encourage everyone to give it a try. read more

This place is terrific -- a sort of oasis, considering all the trendy salem restaurants to choose from. There's a decent-sized menu, kind of what-you-see-is-what-you-get, everything is affordable. Love a good neighborhood restaurant!! Especially in this economy, its good to support the "Mom & Pop" spots. I've been to Maria's Place a dozen times now. Don't let the outside fool you, its very clean on the inside. The waitstaff gals are very nice and attentive. Food was good. Not exactly a Gourmet Chef or anything in the kitchen, but food was good. On my most recent morning I enjoyed blueberry pancakes with a side of bacon. The pancakes were huge and filled with an abundance of blueberries. My cup of coffee was always being topped off. All in all, a good time, good food, and good ambiance! read more

Overall, Experience was OK & food was OK. I have really been looking for a place to go for a good breakfast but this was not it. Food came out fast which was a plus but our Pancake was burnt. There was hardly any cheese in my steak and cheese omelet and the potatoes didn't taste too great. We happened to sit next to one of the waitresses sisters (the waitress introduced her to all of the staff) and they were yelling across the restaurant to each other and when closer talking about how bad the food was there. Sadly, I will not be returning read more

Just left Maria's. was short changed. Gave the counter waitress a $20.00 bill. When she returned, she gave me change for a $10.00 not a $20.00. I told that . The woman at the register said it was a 10. I told her that I gave the waitress a 20, I don't know what she gave her. So my 2 eggs and sausage cost me $17.00. Not worth creating a scene. But a good lesson, never go back to Maria's read more

We have somewhat become regulars here. The staff is great. The food is fast and hot!! Their pancakes are huge and as others said, if you're starving, the hungry man is the way to go. Never been let down. The tourists do crowd it, though not as much as they mob red's. This place is better than red's and faster. Don't let the outside throw you off. Try it, you'll love it. read more

Absolutely amazing breakfast. Service was great and went above and beyond to always fill coffee and water. The hungry man special hit the spot. It was an abundance of all my favorite breakfast foods. Highly recommend! read more

They say that this local restaurant is well known for it's breakfasts. So we finally succumbed to the local chatter and tried it....its just OK. Our usual fare of 2 over easy, bacon, fries and hash well...just ok. Eggs were done to our liking, bacon salty and too well done and home fries dry. Hash..best left in the kitchen. Coffee. was very good and truly a bottomless cup. Best part of our experience was our waitress....fast, very friendly and always there to refill our cup-pa (as they say in Australia). Decor....call it typical cafeteria style....clean, bright . Our advice...a local hangout that you should at least try....ONCE. The Breakfast Guys read more

Maria's Place - two cars parked in front of the building - American Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Fast, friendly service. Huge pancake but so good for the price. Nice hole in the wall diner

We have only been once, but the pancakes were incredible -- some of the best we've had. Light and fluffy -- and BIG! Coffee was also excellent. Service was fast and attentive. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Real nice place, was happy about the service everyone was friendly and most importantly the food was good!!

My mom, sister, my sisters boyfriend and I went there for an early Valentines Day brunch today and I got the hungry man special. Seeing that it was only $8.58 I thought I wouldn't be getting much. First came a plate with two huge pancakes which were a little on the burnt side. I didn't mind and then another large plate of eggs, toast, sausage, bacon, and home fries. I was almost done with my pancakes when the waitress came over with another plate of large pancakes and explained that the cook felt bad for serving me burnt pancakes and gave me new ones or free. I have been to many food places like Maria's Place but none have compared in service, prices, and quality of food. I plan on taking my girlfriend there for lunch for our three year anniversary this summer. read more

Maria's Place - Cook gave me two free pancakes because mine were a little burnt - American Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Next best thing from the original Rolly's in Lynn! (Not the tavern) I think some of the waitresses actually came from Rolly's when it closed about ten years ago. Not sure if they're still there but I just came to Maria's a few days ago after not having been for about a year and it's still just as good. :) read more

I've gone to Maria's a lot - over the last 4 years. My husband loves the place. I've never been crazy about it, and have never enjoyed the food or felt good after eating it. Your meal will come out in under 5 minutes which is a plus if you have kids. The eggs and pancakes seem to be the only thing cooked to order. The sausage is ALWAYS cold, and the service used to always be exceptional... until one day which brings me to the reasoning behind writing this review. I never wanted to write a yelp review on Maria's because although I never really enjoyed the food, I thought the wait staff and employees always seemed really nice. I also like how well the cooks work together in an open kitchen like that. There is this one waitress who is new maybe in the past two years - she is openly rude and always ends up being our waitress. I went in on a weekday with my baby and one of my friends. She openly commented on how gross it was I let the baby eat some egg off of the table, and how she used to bring a covering for the floor when she took her kids out so the waitress never had to clean up the mess. Like whatttt!???? So she was talking about me, and my child, to another waitress in front of us. Haven't been since, I'd rather go to IHOP honestly. Also, my husband commented one time on her rude comment about him not having cash and having to pay with a card. Maybe she shouldn't be in the service industry? read more