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The food and dining experience was worth the wait. I was pleasantly surprised with the family owned food and service. Ross was great! The portions were abundant. The environment was family friendly.
The food and services was amazing if you are coming during busy season be prepared to wait we arrived at 6:50 and there was about 20 people already in line, the service was fast though and the place is pretty spacious and clean.
Excellent Breakfast Spot! Food and service! There is plenty on the menu for everyone plus specials. The restaurant is much bigger than it looks on the outside! It's packed with people which says a lot about it on a weekday morning! Locals and tourists (like us!). We were seated right away, offered menus abd our server came back quickly to take our drink orders. I waa pleasantly surprised to see a nice selection of teas on the menu, only in New England. I ordered Ear Grey and it was perfectly seeped! Both my husband and I ordered the Farmer Don. Comes with Eggs, Protein (I ordered sausages and hubby had bacon), home fries and French Toast. I upgraded my French Toast to cinnamon and it was so good! Delicious and perfectly prepared food! Our excellent server was McKenzie! Thanks for a great breakfast!
We arrived in Salem early in the morning and needed breakfast. We chose Red's based on reviews and I'm glad we did. We were greeted and seated quickly. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Farmer Don which included French toast, eggs my way, home fries and 3 of the largest sausage patties I've ever gotten at a restaurant. The food came out fast and hot. The French toast was tasty as were the eggs and potatoes, however the sausage patties were huge and full of flavor. I would recommend this spot to anyone visiting Salem and wanted good food and friendly service.
Stopped in after a walking tour around 1:30. Short wait but being a party of one I sat at the counter. This place was busy. I had the 1776 and it was fabulous. I typically don't eat all my food, this was an exception. The only negative that I have to say is one of the cooks yelled at several of the wait staff. Apparently a plate was taken to the wrong table, the girl who did it said she was sorry, it was her fault. He still griped her out pn how she needed to read tickets and how stessed he was. He could have just left it but be kept going. I thought she did a great job considering how busy they were and how they set the plates out for table service.
Food. Breakfast was delicious. I love that they griddle. We don't have that in Florida. I ordered pumpkin French toast. Super good! I didn't really like the sausages. Service: It was fine. They were nice. Ambiance: It felt historic. Very nice interior and exterior. Feels. Like a hole in the wall. Comfy and cozy.
Huuuuge menu of food and drinks! The drinks specifically there was like 2.5 pages. Only thing is that they took some time to make-- we got our drinks finally after already eating our entree. Our waitress was amazing and so was the woman who brought out our food, they are friendly and have smiles on their faces. The food was great, we got an order of 2 pancakes to share, they were huge. I got the bama Benny which was cornbread with corned beef hash and poached eggs. The flavors were insane. Only thing is I wish the home fries (potatoes) were crispier! You could probably ask them for crispy ones when you order. Would definitely go back! I see why everyone loves this place.
During my last day in Boston, I decided to make a small detour. I decided to hop on the train and take a half hour train ride out to Salem, being that I never been and figured to see what I was missing all this time. Stepping off the train, it was just after noon, lunchtime. Not knowing the area, I found a gift shop and while at checkout, asked all the associates what they recommended for lunch. All of them said the same thing, Red's. With that, I took off (also Yelping and found out they close at 1), and got my butt over there. Being that I was a party of 1 (easy peasy), I was placed at the breakfast bar. The menu is very much offers breakfast and lunch food. I decided to get a Monte Cristo sandwich as it got me some French Toast with a little extra. This might be the best Monte Cristo I have ever had. Light, savory, and the choice of home fries over french fries made it all better. The portion size is incredibly generous. I could only imagine what would have been if I came here during breakfast. At that point I would have eaten the whole menu. The idea was to eat something that would tie me over for my entire visit to Salem, as I figured to get back in Boston by dinner and enjoy dinner there while not ruining my day in Salem. To make a long story short, the plan worked.
This place exceeded all my expectations! We actually came 2 mornings in a row because it was just THAT good. Such a large menu, something for whatever you're in the mood for! I got the California Dreaming Omlett, and the Glow bowl. The coffee is what really hit a home run, because they had amazing specialty iced and hot lattes that were better than any coffee shop in town. Come here!!!!!
i visited here for the first time before the morning rush. i typically go to the location on rt 1, but i've always wanted to try the original, it's always packed! i ordered 2 blueberry pancakes and coffee. the coffee is your basic cup of joe, the pancakes are HUGE and fluffy! i asked if they served real maple syrup, they said no, they would have to increase their prices if they did. there are a number of restaurants that provide tiny jars of real maple syrup for a $1.50-3 upcharge per person, it would really improve the pancake or french toast quality if they had that option. my pancakes came a little overdone, i still ate the first one but the one on the bottom was a little too overdone for me. the server agreed and had no issue with replacing it with a fresh one which i took to go since the restaurant started filling up. service was fantastic, i forgot his name though. blueberry pancakes 8/10 (would be higher with real syrup) red's sandwich shop in salem is a staple for a reason, it's historical significance and well-known for their homey breakfasts is sure to stay. ambiance: 4/5 food: 4/5 drinks: 3.5/5 service: 5/5 red's sandwich shop: 4.1/5
The staff was so accommodating! My friends and I got caught in the rain and they provided us with towels because we were soaking wet. Apple of my Eye 6/10: Graham cracker rim was too weird. The drink itself was decent. I don't think I'd order it again tbh. Sweater weather 8/10: You need this in your life. It was slightly sweet. Such a good, cozy meal. Ravioli itself was a bit tough to bite into but I think the flavor made up for it.
This was easily my favorite breakfast and coffee we had on our trip. The latte with cold foam was delicious. I also enjoyed the simple yet hearty meal we had before embarking on our tour of Salem. Our server Raviel was fantastic and recommended everything we ordered. I also loved the homey vibe and would love to return on future trips to Salem. read more
16 days ago
1 month ago
Food: homestyle turkey sandwich. Tasted like thanksgiving! Service: super friendly and helpful with our questions. Ambiance: loved the historic building and convenient location to the tourist area. read more
19 hours ago
The food and dining experience was worth the wait. I was pleasantly surprised with the family owned food and service. Ross was great! The portions were abundant. The environment was family friendly. read more
10 days ago
The food and services was amazing if you are coming during busy season be prepared to wait we arrived at 6:50 and there was about 20 people already in line, the service was fast though and the place is pretty spacious and clean. read more
Excellent Breakfast Spot! Food and service! There is plenty on the menu for everyone plus specials. The restaurant is much bigger than it looks on the outside! It's packed with people which says a lot about it on a weekday morning! Locals and tourists (like us!). We were seated right away, offered menus abd our server came back quickly to take our drink orders. I waa pleasantly surprised to see a nice selection of teas on the menu, only in New England. I ordered Ear Grey and it was perfectly seeped! Both my husband and I ordered the Farmer Don. Comes with Eggs, Protein (I ordered sausages and hubby had bacon), home fries and French Toast. I upgraded my French Toast to cinnamon and it was so good! Delicious and perfectly prepared food! Our excellent server was McKenzie! Thanks for a great breakfast! read more
We arrived in Salem early in the morning and needed breakfast. We chose Red's based on reviews and I'm glad we did. We were greeted and seated quickly. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Farmer Don which included French toast, eggs my way, home fries and 3 of the largest sausage patties I've ever gotten at a restaurant. The food came out fast and hot. The French toast was tasty as were the eggs and potatoes, however the sausage patties were huge and full of flavor. I would recommend this spot to anyone visiting Salem and wanted good food and friendly service. read more
24 days ago
Stopped in after a walking tour around 1:30. Short wait but being a party of one I sat at the counter. This place was busy. I had the 1776 and it was fabulous. I typically don't eat all my food, this was an exception. The only negative that I have to say is one of the cooks yelled at several of the wait staff. Apparently a plate was taken to the wrong table, the girl who did it said she was sorry, it was her fault. He still griped her out pn how she needed to read tickets and how stessed he was. He could have just left it but be kept going. I thought she did a great job considering how busy they were and how they set the plates out for table service. read more
8 months ago
Food. Breakfast was delicious. I love that they griddle. We don't have that in Florida. I ordered pumpkin French toast. Super good! I didn't really like the sausages. Service: It was fine. They were nice. Ambiance: It felt historic. Very nice interior and exterior. Feels. Like a hole in the wall. Comfy and cozy. read more
Huuuuge menu of food and drinks! The drinks specifically there was like 2.5 pages. Only thing is that they took some time to make-- we got our drinks finally after already eating our entree. Our waitress was amazing and so was the woman who brought out our food, they are friendly and have smiles on their faces. The food was great, we got an order of 2 pancakes to share, they were huge. I got the bama Benny which was cornbread with corned beef hash and poached eggs. The flavors were insane. Only thing is I wish the home fries (potatoes) were crispier! You could probably ask them for crispy ones when you order. Would definitely go back! I see why everyone loves this place. read more
1 day ago
11 months ago
During my last day in Boston, I decided to make a small detour. I decided to hop on the train and take a half hour train ride out to Salem, being that I never been and figured to see what I was missing all this time. Stepping off the train, it was just after noon, lunchtime. Not knowing the area, I found a gift shop and while at checkout, asked all the associates what they recommended for lunch. All of them said the same thing, Red's. With that, I took off (also Yelping and found out they close at 1), and got my butt over there. Being that I was a party of 1 (easy peasy), I was placed at the breakfast bar. The menu is very much offers breakfast and lunch food. I decided to get a Monte Cristo sandwich as it got me some French Toast with a little extra. This might be the best Monte Cristo I have ever had. Light, savory, and the choice of home fries over french fries made it all better. The portion size is incredibly generous. I could only imagine what would have been if I came here during breakfast. At that point I would have eaten the whole menu. The idea was to eat something that would tie me over for my entire visit to Salem, as I figured to get back in Boston by dinner and enjoy dinner there while not ruining my day in Salem. To make a long story short, the plan worked. read more
2 months ago
This place exceeded all my expectations! We actually came 2 mornings in a row because it was just THAT good. Such a large menu, something for whatever you're in the mood for! I got the California Dreaming Omlett, and the Glow bowl. The coffee is what really hit a home run, because they had amazing specialty iced and hot lattes that were better than any coffee shop in town. Come here!!!!! read more
i visited here for the first time before the morning rush. i typically go to the location on rt 1, but i've always wanted to try the original, it's always packed! i ordered 2 blueberry pancakes and coffee. the coffee is your basic cup of joe, the pancakes are HUGE and fluffy! i asked if they served real maple syrup, they said no, they would have to increase their prices if they did. there are a number of restaurants that provide tiny jars of real maple syrup for a $1.50-3 upcharge per person, it would really improve the pancake or french toast quality if they had that option. my pancakes came a little overdone, i still ate the first one but the one on the bottom was a little too overdone for me. the server agreed and had no issue with replacing it with a fresh one which i took to go since the restaurant started filling up. service was fantastic, i forgot his name though. blueberry pancakes 8/10 (would be higher with real syrup) red's sandwich shop in salem is a staple for a reason, it's historical significance and well-known for their homey breakfasts is sure to stay. ambiance: 4/5 food: 4/5 drinks: 3.5/5 service: 5/5 red's sandwich shop: 4.1/5 read more
21 days ago
The staff was so accommodating! My friends and I got caught in the rain and they provided us with towels because we were soaking wet. Apple of my Eye 6/10: Graham cracker rim was too weird. The drink itself was decent. I don't think I'd order it again tbh. Sweater weather 8/10: You need this in your life. It was slightly sweet. Such a good, cozy meal. Ravioli itself was a bit tough to bite into but I think the flavor made up for it. read more
4 days ago
Last day of vacation so we ventured out for breakfast. This was the place to be. Very crowded but we were lucky to arrive and get seated immediately. When we left there was a line out the door. McKenzie was a great server! He was on top of everything. Food arrived at table very quick. I had the Volturi off the special menu. Omelet with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms and mozzarella. So flavorful. My husband enjoyed eggs with French toast and 3 large sausage links. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and the establishment! read more
7 days ago
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A solid breakfast and lunch diner type place. It's located in an old house and that adds to the charm. The sandwiches were slightly bland, and the chicken pot pie had a really thick gummy type texture. The mashed potatoes tasted like boxed. The hot dogs and breakfast plates looked good so I would stick with that. read more
Super busy on a late Sunday morning at the end of September. We were seated fairly quickly. Fast service, tasty food. Staff super friendly. I had the krabbie cakes. Delish. Cute decor. Historic building that dates back to the revolution. read more
5 months ago
amazing food and service and ambiance. I could eat another. Melissa was amazing and gorgeous read more
Great service and a tasty breakfast! Visited while driving through Salem on a Monday morning and loved the experience. Our server was so kind and attentive, even offering to provide to-go cups for iced lattes once we finished our food. I enjoyed my biscuits and gravy, as well as my pistachio iced latte! It's a cute greasy spoon that feels authentic versus tourist-trap-y, which seems like a rare find in Salem. Highly recommend! read more
1 year ago
Pretty busy and the staff is super friendly but the experience feels a bit rushed, at least it did for us. Not in a bad way in all honesty, in an efficient manner - they're famous for a reason! The food is delicious and I also got a mimosa which was great! Love the local feel and it's our favorite place to go no matter what season it is! read more
Before coming to Salem, almost every video I watched on TikTok told me to not miss the opportunity to come to this place. I am happy to report the videos were right! This place was a wonderful place to come for breakfast before we started exploring the city of Salem. The service was excellent and the inside was extremely cozy. They had a great menu with a ton of options but at the same time, not overwhelming. I was mind blown how quick my husband finished his eggs Benedict meal, I'm surprised he didn't lick the plate. I wound up getting the lox breakfast and it was SO good and the lox was very fresh and not overly salty. They also made their cream cheese in house, I feel like something was missing with the cream cheese but it was still delicious. We also ordered their little cheesecake donuts and they came out at the perfect temperature. There are so many other things on the menu I definitely want to try and cannot wait to come back in the future.! read more
11 months ago
THIS was a highlight worth waiting for! Incredible choices that never cease to live up to and exceed expectation. Fun, friendly, fast and attentive service- even when packed. We'll never miss an opportunity to stop here when in Salem even again. So quaint and charming! read more
1 month ago
We absolutely loved Red's. It's got that classic diner vibe and the friendliest staff. The food was excellent, exactly what you want for a cozy breakfast or lunch. It's a little off the main drag in Salem, so you might miss some of the heavy tourist crowds. We came in the off season and were seated right away. Highly recommend for a delicious breakfast, a hot cup of coffee, and genuinely warm service. read more
2 months ago
4 months ago
2 years ago
Heard great things about Red's so it was THE spot I wanted to go for breakfast. I ordered a seasonal coffee that has a candy corn cold foam and it was amazing! Simply delicious. The In Like Flynn breakfast was good and large portions. It was hard to finish. The home fries were not my favorite but I am picky when it comes to home fries. The service was fast but I didn't feel rushed or anything that I was expecting considering it is Salem in October. It gave me old school diner/drug store restaurant with the way the bar was set up. Bathrooms were clean and everyone was friendly. read more
9 months ago
Loved Red's so much we came twice during our stay. Very cute dinner, sat at the bar both times and enjoyed watching the chefs. The service was fantastic. We came during October which is of course their busiest time and the staff was kind and attentive. They even talked to us about living in the village and recommended things for us to do. Food was incredible and really hit the spot for a cold fall day. read more
1 year ago
Service was above and beyond. Dining room is nice and clean but a bit cramped in my fat frame opinion. Food was good. read more
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Hi - what is the typical wait/crowd on a weekday morning (mid-Sep.) around 9 or 10am? Wondering if I'll be kicking myself for arriving at 10am and having to wait...
The typical wait times vary in the day and how many tourists in town etc but Red’s moves very quick even if there is a wait. You get great food, an awesome experience, and on your way.
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The city is absolutely crazy then, and filled with crowds. I would think the line would run down the street...
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