Sammy J&#x27;s

I was looking for a breakfast place when came for the day in Salem NH. Most were closing early, but…read morethis one was open a bit longer and looked fine. So glad we came. I wanted breakfast, they had good choices, but I chose a chicken salad sandwich with lettuce, tomatoes and bacon. It came with two pickles and some chips. My daughter ordered a breakfast meal and liked it. They have hot, cold coffees. It's in a big house with a warm home feel. People working are kind and they bring your food to you. I would definitely come back.

The cold brew was delicious . My breakfast sandwich was one of the best I have ever had…read more Comfortable place to sit and chat . Excellent Customer Service.

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Crack'd Kitchen and Coffee

4.6(69 reviews)

2.0 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

Love the coffee. Love the egg sandwiches. I wish there was as a sausage / egg / cheese one vs…read morehaving to order an egg and cheese and add on sausage. Bacon side is huge. Never been in. Only delivery services so far.

This place is perfect for a quick breakfast. They are so fast with serving the food and they have…read moresome amazing breakfast sandwiches! The staff are friendly and there's seating available. It looks like there was a lot of people grabbing food to go as well. If you like breakfast, you need to come here!

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Copper Door Salem

4.1(708 reviews)

0.3 mi

The food was amazing, got French onion soup, margarita flatbread, it was very tasty…read more The decor is very nice inside, perfect for dates or business lunch and dinner.

This is my new favorite restaurant near Salem, NH and Andover, MA. Came here in the evening to grab…read morea bite to eat. This place is packed even on a Thursday night! The vibe was out of this world - they had live music which was so nice, and besides a bar there is a community table where seating was available immediately. I loved the copper front door! The servers checked on me at least 3 times. Ordered the French onion soup, fish and chips and sangria. The French onion soup is one of the best I have tasted, 5 stars! Bread was absolutely delicious (only wish they had salted butter). The mocktail sangria was also amazing. Fish and chips wasn't too impressive I don't think I'll order it again - the tartar sauce was too thin in texture and I think there needed to be a little more salt in the batter? But the haddock was fresh and I slept peacefully after my meal. I have visited almost every other restaurant in the area including expensive ones in Tuscan village but this one was the best!

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Fancy tea service

Maddie's Bagel & Eatery

4.4(362 reviews)

0.9 mi

This is my favorite place to eat breakfast in Salem. The eggs benedict is excellent, as are the…read morepancakes. I'm sure the lunch menu is good too, but whenever I go here, I can't help but order some sort of breakfast food. The service is always efficient and friendly and just contributes to the overall positive feeling I get every time I eat here. Highly recommended.

We ordered breakfast items there to go via their app. Portions were quite small and after i got…read morehome with the food I noticed the order was incomplete. After returning back to the restaurant, I explained what had transpired to the young lady at the counter; she gave me the missing items without a word, never mind an apology. I was very disappointed.

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Maryann's Diner - Salem

3.8(507 reviews)

0.9 mi

Stopped in for breakfast! It's very retro setting and the staff was attentive and nice. The food…read morewas pretty great as well!

Always love the food there and the service of the waitress and waiters there. It is always packed…read morewhich is a good sign. Bathrooms are always clean and so is the diner

California omelette w/ white toast & home fries

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Coffee Float*

Pressed Cafe

4.1(120 reviews)

0.8 mi

Food is good but by far the brightest and least inviting restaurant I have entered. The fluorescent…read morelighting is so aggressive it almost ruins the experience of dining in. Simply dimming the lights would not only enhance the experience of those dining in, but it would make the restaurant actually seem at the level it thinks it is with the prices they have.

Had another good meal at Pressed Café. The smash burger was delicious and probably the highlight…read morethis time. The eggplant and chicken parm panini was really good too and packed with flavor. The biggest thing with Pressed is that the food is very consistent. I've been here quite a few times and it's rare to have a bad meal. The only downside is the prices, which are definitely on the high side. Still, if you want something that's going to be good and dependable, Pressed Café is a solid choice.

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The Friendly Toast

3.9(83 reviews)

0.7 mi

Sat at the counter for breakfast. Regina and Tori were our servers and let me tell you, they were…read moreamazing! Service with a smile. Per usual, food was outstanding. Already looking forward to going back!

I really appreciate that this breakfast spot has a few vegan options, specifically vegan pancakes!…read moreI would love to see even more, especially ones that do not incorporate tofu or mock meat, such as french toast or a veggie burger. The atmosphere is cool and welcoming, with a lot of vintage style decor to look at on the walls. The music is so loud, though, that it's difficult to have a conversation. Our server could barely hear us when taking our order! Definitely sign up for the free rewards program, as the bill can add up quickly.

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Friendly Toast Maple Syrup

Ellie's Farmhouse - Methuen

4.1(252 reviews)

3.5 mi

Had a great experience here! I was concerned about the possibility of a wait because this place is…read moreso popular (especially on a Sunday), but they have online call-ahead seating, so we didn't wait at all. A couple of us had the banana nut French toast, two had the chocolate chip pancakes, and one had the Baja Grill. All the food was fantastic! Just really fresh and very tasty. I also splurged on the Grand Mimosa and it was really good. Very friendly service. We will definitely be back!

We visited Ellie's for breakfast recently after a recommendation. Sad to report it was not good…read more We were immediately served some apple slices dusted in cinnamon sugar. Nice unexpected start. My wife and I both ordered Eggs Benedicts, my wife with ham, mine with their own corned beef hash. This is where things took a downward swing. First, both dishes came out without Hollandaise sauce. We pointed this out to our server who apologized and immediately took both back. When they came back out the Holladaise looked broken. We decided to accept them as opposed to sending them back again, and the taste was off, with a slight sour hint. I mentioned this to the owner/chef who checked on us and he was surprised and told us he would check the sauce. We never saw or heard from him again. The corned beef hash was shredded corned beef mixed with hash brown potatoes, with the potatoes dominating. It lacked flavor. One of my eggs was over cooked, with a hard yolk. The accompanying homefries were nice, maybe the highlight of the meal. On the plus side, our server, who told us up front she was new, was very good. We may give it another try as maybe it was just a bad day in the kitchen.

Inside Ellie's

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Cold Brew Flight

Tuscan Market at Tuscan Village Salem

2.7(430 reviews)

0.8 mi

Naya was amazing! From the moment I sat down, she was friendly, welcoming, and attentive. She…read morerecommended a dish that I probably wouldn't have ordered on my own, and it ended up being absolutely incredible. It was easily one of the best meals I've had in a long time. She checked in at the right times, made sure everything was perfect, and her positive attitude made the whole experience even better. Great service and a great recommendation. I'll definitely be coming back, and I hope Naya is my server again. Thank you for making it such a great experience!

It's confusing why this place has such low ratings. I get that the items in the market can be…read morepricey, but they are primarily imported from Italy and a good quality (like Locatelli cheese & taralli crackers). They also have interesting items like filled gnocchi. I've been a couple of times now and had a very good brunch with my family. My breakfast pizza (without prosciutto to make it vegetarian) was excellent! It has cheese, spinach, hollaindaise sauce and a runny egg, with a nice chewy crust. I ate the whole thing which was very filling and I easily could have taken half home (it's pretty messy so more of a fork and knife deal). I've also had a vegetarian kale salad with chickpeas candied walnuts cranberries & cheese. I also got a side of roasted sweet potatoes. One person's eggs Benedict was a little overcooked, but others liked the frittata, the HUGE chicken parm (with a whole ball of burrata on top), and sandwiches on focaccia (my husband couldn't even finish half of the Salumeria). I also noted the bread that comes w/the hummus & ciabatta loaves looked great. The chocolate espresso cake and the apple crumb bar from the bakery were pretty good. We got the sfogliatella to go, which wasn't crunchy on the outside sadly (maybe it wasn't fresh?), but had a nice citrus ricotta filling and wasn't too sweet.the nitro cold brew was too strong for me, but the iced Americano was good. The Semolina raisin bread that they use for French toast wasn't for me. The classes offered sound interesting (like pasta alla Norma) and are reasonably priced. There is cute inside & outside seating with live music on Saturday for brunch (it can get a bit loud). They don't currently take reservations. The shops nearby are nice too!

Outside patio area covered in snow. Pretty ambience on a snowy night.

Meatball pizza

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Ya Mas Greek Taverna & Bar

3.7(312 reviews)

0.9 mi

Whopa!! My…read moregoodness gracious jolly festive Santa was here & his elves got busy with the holiday decorations. The social media hype surrounding this place was very real and it did not disappoint. From the incredibly festive holiday decorations, their creative holiday cocktails to their amazing menu featuring some Greek favorites & more. The staff were friendly, attentive, and certainly made us feel welcomed. If you're feeling the craving for some authentic Greek food, Ya Mas is certainly one who delivers exactly that. Let's talk menu... Moussaka Beautifully spiced & seasoned meat, perfectly cooked eggplant, layered with a delicious béchamel topping. This dish is a perfect experience of famously Greek authentic food. American Prime Lemon Lamb Incredibly tender, beautifully cooked & seasoned lamb served with lemon potatoes and roasted asparagus Give me all the meats Pro-tip, don't miss out on at least one of their holiday cocktails. It's definitely worth it.

We stopped by for a late lunch and got seated quickly since we were sort of on a time crunch…read more Unfortunately, we sat waiting for about 30 minutes before flagging down a waitress. The waitress was apologetic and got our orders in right away. I was very impressed with the decor in the restaurant. The American Greek salad was good, but I felt there was a little too much feta cheese there.

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PAtrick C.

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7

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11 years ago

I went there with my family for breakfast on thanksgiving this year (kept the house clean until turkey time). I was surprised and pleased that they were still open even on the holiday. It was clear that they were filled with regulars. It was fun watching the wait staff interact with the locals. Definitely a place I would visit again. read more

Imogen R.

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2 years ago

Denied for having my task trained service dog, which is illegal. I will be filing a DOJ complaint and contacting the city and health department. allergies and disability are not a reason to deny service. This is not the first time that this business has behaved poorly towards disabled individuals and will be held accountable read more

Andrew M.

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6 years ago

The manager kicked me and a few friends out for not wearing a mask. He couldn't wear one bc he was open carrying and that's a federal offense. And he was being super rude. Never again. read more

James O.

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5

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11 years ago

Definitely the best breakfast in town. Portions are always HUGE. Family friendly environment and the waitstaff is great. Lydia is my favorite though! read more

Lesly M.

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3

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6 years ago

Food is AMAZING!! Been there several times, never been disappointed. Good service, good food AND; they sell ICE CREAM!!! Keep up the good work!!! read more

Junior A.

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3

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4 years ago

Terrible experience worst waitress ever don't eat there hates gay people took 20 mins to get food never going back there agin

Allison J.

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9

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13 years ago

My family and I love going here for breakfast.. the food is great and the servers are very nice.. Nice atmosphere

Trisha R.

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30

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12 years ago

Nice service. Delicious food. We have been here several times and love it every time.

d d.

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13

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10 years ago

Nothing special - serious lack of good breakfast restaurants in area.

Alexis C.

Elite 18

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104

11 years ago

They don't take cards... Bring cash! Food wasn't bad

Sammy J's - breakfast_brunch - Updated October 2026

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