A diamond in the rough! What a great breakfast in a town I'd never think to stop in. The staff was sweet and on it, the plates were HUGE and the food was legit. 2 of us had farmers breakfasts (upgraded the hashbrowns to spicy - recommend) with bacon, one of had French toast and one had the corn beef hash. The biscuits were LEGIT - we got one on the side with a side of gravy but we did wish they were warmed. The mimosas were stiff and the vibe was right. Definitely worth a stop if you're passing through. read more

Walking distance to down town, and across the street from Willamette university. The best breakfast spot with a 5mile radius. They are locally owned and can be very busy on the weekends. Their hours vary right now (COVID) but usually close at 3pm Hands down the best go to in town for allergies. They have a designated fryer for gluten free and have a variety of always gf food choices including but not limited to the best French toast, banana bread, pancakes, fries, buns and chicken strips. The food is phenomenal especially the gf. The service is wonderful! They have a variety of seating sizes and can even accommodate a bigger party in a separate room at the back. They also have a bakery at the corner, down the street from them. read more

Best breakfast Staff and Ambience is great Food quality is food read more

It was pretty yummy. Friendly staff. There was a male server who had way too much cologne on and it kinda took over the smell of my food.

I loved their mixed berry blintz French toast the last time we ate here, but I like to try new items and the Sassy Onion normally has special items that uses seasonal fruits. I was hesitant to try this caramelized pear with Ghirardelli chocolate drizzle but I do not regret getting it instead!!! It was fabulous! My husband likes their omelettes and they have things that my sons like too. The staff are very nice and helpful. You have to pay for parking and they are on a one way street so plan your route read more

Sassy Onion State Street - Caramelized Pear with Ghirardelli Chocolate Drizzle side pepper bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Food and service is excellent. I got the chicken Caesar wrap and it did not disappoint. I like this place a lot.

Terrible French Toast. Whoever makes it doesn't know the correct way to do it. Recently I ordered a grilled cheese and needed a magnifying glass to find the cheese, but the bread was plentiful. The beef and barley soup was good. I'd be surprised if it was made by the chefs. This place is very iffy for me. Maybe I just haven't found the food. read more

I've normally have gone to the restaurant on Market St. Horrible service today, sat 15 mins not only without water and coffee but even a hello. I was really keen on the chicken fried steak and eggs, went to state street, in and out in 30 minutes with hot and fresh food. Not going back to market street read more

The Sassy Onion serves a great breakfast from drinks to food. They are usually very busy on the weekends but tables turn over fairly quickly. A standard wait is 15-20 minutes. I usually go early to avoid the rush. If you like a big breakfast from pancakes/waffles to omelets, you have to give it a try. They have specialty drinks, coffees and smoothies. It's a great place for kids. Parking is on the street but plentiful especially if you go early. The staff is friendly and attentive. read more

Gotta love their breakfast and amazing food. I definitely will go to Sassy Onion again!

I would say this restaurant is your classical American-inspired dishes. The blueberry pancakes, cesar wraps with fries, cheeseburger & fries, Cesar salads & chicken/bacon, & iced tea/coffee are what I most frequently order. The waitstaff are diligent & deliver the food fast. The only major con is that the prices are really expensive. A typical dish ranges from fifteen to twenty dollars. I would come here more often but I am always broke & struggle with my finances. read more

Yummy food and excellent service. My eggs benedict were perfect. My friend loved her french toast. We'll be back!! read more

What a find! I love this part of town. Great service and excellent food. I struggle to find decent gluten free options and they had gluten free banana bread that was off the hook! Charming inside! Feels like a true diner. read more

Great food. It was packed on Saturday morning so expect a little wait. Cozy atmosphere.

Great pancakes with real maple syrup. Pleasant surroundings and wait staff friendly and prompt.

OMG - YESSSS, if you are driving along the I-5 and are wanting to stop for breakfast, do not pass this place up, you will be missing out big time! This place is homestyle diner to a T, filled with homey, filling dishes, sure to keep your tummy full and happy during your road trip. I enjoyed their popular sassy blintz breakfast and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! Filled with cream cheese filling, this perfectly buttered french toast-style blintz is then also stuffed with fresh berries. Top it all with their house berry syrup and OMG, best breakfast of 2019! If you are thinking this is going to be a normal blintz, you will be pleasantly surprised! I loved my breakfast so much, there wasn't a drop left on the plate. And from arrival to paying the bill, on a Sunday morning, we were in and out within 35 minutes! read more

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Was this the best french toast I've ever had? Possibly. Did I eat that whipped cream with a spoon? Absolutely. Sad that I live on the opposite side of the country from this place because I will be thinking about this breakfast for the rest of my life. read more

Sassy Onion State Street - Berry French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Man, HANDS DOWN BEST BREAKFAST N LUNCH ALL AROUND the SALEM AREA We got our Immaculate drinks served quick, then we only enjoyed it for a quarter of the way down. All of the sudden our server brought our food out in a nice time, didn't have to wait long, after ordering! Definitely cooked properly with excellent seasonings, they don't mess around there. EXCELLENT SERVICE P.s. BRUNCH read more

Sassy Onion State Street - BLTA (Bacon Lettuce Tomato Avocado) (Meat Lovers Breakfast) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Sassy onion had fast service, plenty of seating with a variety of food items available on the menu. Breakfast 24 hrs.

Great food. Service is fantastic. Family friendly. Prices are reasonable. We will be coming back.

I had the corned beef hash and my only regret is that I didn't try the sweet potato one. But don't get me wrong, the hash I got was , by far, the BEST I've ever had. EVER! Service was great. My one complaint is they need to redo their booths. Saggy, lumpy and not really comfortable. read more

Every once in awhile, you need to escape from the dining hall. And for my college freshman (Go Bearcats!), Sassy Onion was a great break from on campus dining. We hit the weekend rush just right and missed the long lines that formed just after we were seated. He had a Berry Bliss fruit smoothie and their "World Famous French Toast." There are several options served all day and he chose the Fresh Fruit Fields Forever with strawberries folded into sweet whipped cream. Personally, I prefer a more traditional presentation when the too aren't mixed together, but he enjoyed his meal. It was good, but "world famous" is a bit of a stretch. I think most people 'Combo Up' adding eggs and bacon or sausage, because without a side it is one large piece of brioche with the topping. I chose the Breakfast Tacos and added 1/2 an avocado for $2 extra. Very tasty and I would definitely order it again. Prices were fine with most entrees around $10 before add-ons or extras and the smoothie was a bit pricey $6.00. This will be in his college rotation when the parents come to visit and while I prefer Word of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro, this is a fun casual option just steps from campus. read more

Sassy Onion State Street - Breakfast Tacos -- added avocado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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A small to medium sized Diner. Older mom and pop style, I remember the kind as a kid out with the Family. Smiling happy greeting at the door and excellent service from Michelle! Tasty twist on their idea of French Toast. Great food better than standard type breakfast. read more

Sassy Onion State Street - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Okay so I came here with my wife while on our honeymoon. We can't from Texas. I'll tell you now, we did not get the World Famous French Toast. I got the Sweet Potato Hash Breakfast. To begin, it was very good. The sweet potatoes added a great balance of sweet to the savory chicken and vegetables. I was thoroughly impressed. It was well cooked and overall a great breakfast choice if you don't want something too sweet or too savory. I also got two sausage links added to it, the sausage links were fine. I substituted the toast with a house made buttermilk biscuit. In terms of favor, the biscuit was off the chain. But personally I'm a big fan of flaky biscuits and some that have a bit of crust on the outside. This biscuit was pretty soft and chewy. So despite the flavor being very well, I do believe they could've cooked them a bit longer for a perfect biscuit. The strawberry jelly given with it was very flavorful and I think great. My wife got the Original Mess with a side of toast and a hot chocolate. She thought it was pretty good but she probably wouldn't get it again, but she would definitely recommend it. The toast she said was nice and thick like Texas toast, but the jam was the best part for sure. The hot chocolate was pretty chocolatey and tasty. read more

Sassy Onion State Street - Sweet Potato Hash Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Had Eggs Benedict, Fresh Fruit Fields Forever French Toast and The Works Omelette. All were delicious!

Today i had your foos for the first time thru ubereats Omg delish Pure heaven Worth every cent Can't wait to try everything read more

Went with another couple on Sunday..Labor Day weekend at 9 am and there was not wait. I ordered the World Famous French Toast with berries which was FANTASTIC. My BF, who is gluten-free ordered the banana nut french toast which she loved. We also had the breakfast burrito and the eggs bene. Everyone loved their food and the service was fantastic. The leave a pot of coffee on the table as well as a carafe of water which was appreciated. One of the best breakfasts I have had in a long time! The place was starting to get packed when we left at 10 am so I would recommend going earlier to avoid the line. read more

Sassy Onion State Street - World Famous French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

You will love the Sassy Onion. It is a small eatery in Salam and ever so wonderful, from their great breakfast (a must) to their yummy fresh salmon, you will be a happy camper. If you are a vegetarian there is something good for you. The service is superb and you are not rushed out. Parking is easy and the pricing is reasonable. You must have their breakfast. They have a gravy that is amazing. Have it over biscuits. Personally, I get a side of gravy with my pancakes as I don't use syrup, and that may not be for you, but it is great and just forget about how many calories you just ate. They have eggs benedict which is out of this world. What I also really love is their salmon. It is fresh and tasty and cooked perfectly. Have the best time. read more

We really loved this place. My wife has issues with gluten, so we were excited to find a place that had many gluten free options, and she loved what she got. She had onion rings and chicken strips with gluten free coating on both. But let me tell you -- my gluten food was amazing also! I had the french toast - absolutely wonderful. We are planning on returning and trying many of the other things on the menu. Highly recommend this place. read more

Overall an average place for breakfast. Pancakes were good and eggs and sausage were ok. My order was mixed up and they had made the wrong pancakes, but our waitress got it fixed up. Only bad part was my eggs and sausage came out about 10 minutes before the pancakes, so they ended up being cold by the time I got my full breakfast. They were nice enough to take the pancakes off the bill however. read more

It was a busy weekend during an event in Oregon and we still managed to get a great spot. sassy onion is famous for its French toasts and it did not disappoint. Both me and my wife got different ones and they where amazing. Came out super fast, we added some eggs to it - cooked perfectly, everything was on point and priced very very well. Portions are large so come hungry, staff was amazing and can't wait to come back and try some of the other menu items! read more

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Ombre Grapefruit: decent. Tastes likes a grapefruit soda. First time I've seen colored sugar on the side of a drink. Probably wouldn't order again but then I'm not a big fan of grapefruit. The Bloody Mary's are HUGE: "Solid" I hear. Slightly better than average. I'd probably try this in the future. Banana and Walnut French Toast: I hear it's quite good. Would probably try this next time. Mixed Berry French Toast: thick toast! Berries don't have too much flavor but I'd say the dish is decent. Wouldn't order it again though. 3 stars. Bread is too thick. If you order the double stack it'd be WAY too much. Homemade strawberry jam: FABULOUS!! OMG. Make sure to put this on your French toast to add another 1-2 star experience. This should come standard on the mixed berry FT Fratata: I hear they are tastier than expected. Fresh fruit cup: Meh. Decent but not worth the price. Side of sausage: Good! I'd definitely order this again. read more

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Best fries in the west great great service great restaurant absolutely love it. You need to come you won't regret it. read more

Sassy Onion State Street - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

This place was great. It's got a classic diner feel, and the service was really good. The food was great quality and absolutely delicious! If you're ever in Salem, Oregon, you have to eat here! read more

The food is good, the coffee is good, the service is good -- but dear lord the place is noisy! They've tried to dampen the hard walls, floor and ceiling with acoustic panels, but it isn't enough. The clatter of clearing tables and customer conversations made it hard to hear my server, and I had to resort to sign language to get my companion to pass the sugar. Pray that no one orders a smoothie -- their industrial blender was a good twenty feet from my booth but left my ears ringing. If I can figure out when the place is sparsely occupied I will return, but I'll be prepared to back out of the door if it's busy. read more

After trying the other sassy onion location and being unimpressed with both food and service, we were hesitant to try this location. However, we were delighted with the service and the food! The staff was incredibly friendly and made us feel safe and comfortable as a queer/trans couple, which is rare to find in Salem. The food was delicious and came out so quickly, and they are also accommodating to food sensitivities. Great experience, we will be back. read more

Wish I could give a 5 star but can't. Bacon had great flavor! Biscuits were heaven, gravy all though different than I am use to was delicious! Sadly they just don't give you enough gravy for the biscuits! I bought extra gravy knowing how much I love gravy and I still didn't have enough and had to abandon 1/2 a biscuit. read more

Had a nice breakfast with my daughter and my twin granddaughters. We were sat right away and offered drinks. Dining with two 1 year olds. is always a challenge, but the staff was very accommodating. We ordered breakfast, and the food was served quickly. My daughters omelette was very good and I had the standard Farmer's breakfast with sassy hashbrowns, which are excellent. overall it was another wonderful experience at this local breakfast establishment. read more

Whenever I need to have my faith in humanity restored then I recommend we go to Sassy Onion. The food is always amazing, the service is solid, and the atmosphere is perfect for a diner. I assume the owner leased the wrong location because Sassy Onion is so far beyond the local competition that it doesn't belong here. We don't deserve you and your delicious goodness, Sassy Onion, but never leave us. read more

Long wait , food was ok the eggs my husband ordered were not cooked all the way but the scrambled eggs I ordered were delicious. We did experience Kind service during our visit read more