Union Cafe

a great cafe with a warm, welcoming staff. we stopped by randomly and really enjoyed our coffee &…read moremeals. the sandwiches/wraps are great portions for their value and the coffee is great! we really loved their mission statement & how they give back to the community. definitely recommend :) ** they have a vegan food option (hummus wrap) that's super refreshing & delicious. they also have non-dairy milks (oat & almond).

Love this place and love their mission! Some of the best coffee and tea lattes in the area too!…read more Baristas are friendly and knowledgeable. Very cozy ambiance

Strawberry matcha

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One Mighty Mill

4.4(123 reviews)

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One of my favorite places around also they just don't make bagels. They make different cookies,…read moredifferent kinds of bread they have pizza they have all kinds of treats you're gonna like it give it a try.

Fun set up to be able to see the machinery and enjoyed the fresh baked products first hand…read more Miller Leo - huge bagel sandwich. Love the spicey sauce and toppings. The bagel was crunchy and toasty. Cinnamon roll - a weekend special. Not too sweet and very bread like which isn't the same consistency you typically get. Frosting was delicious though and still worth a try. They also offer iced coffee though I didn't see it on their menu anywhere. I didn't notice an espresso machine so maybe it is just limited to iced and hot brewed coffee. There is a small number of tables but only one large table to accommodate a group larger than 4.

Our market & cafe looks into our mill and bakery

Fresh-milled bagels fresh out of the oven

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Campus Coffee Shop

4.5(2 reviews)

0.1 mi

Heard about this place on their last week of being opened. Iced coffee was very good and eggs…read morecooked perfectly. Service was excellent. Wish I had heard about it before.

I love this little coffee shop. Annie and her husband are always so pleasant and happy, and it's a…read moregreat way to start every morning! The food is very reasonably priced and the ramen is homemade with love and fresh veggies.

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Ministry Of Donuts

4.8(4 reviews)

4.8 mi

Excellent dough! The Biscoff donut was delicious. They have a couple of seats available.read more

Ministry of Donuts is a small spot near the wharf with no dine-in space, but it's absolutely worth…read morea visit for their great selection of donuts. I went with the apple cider donut, and it was exactly what I was hoping for- perfectly spiced and full of cozy fall apple flavor. My partner got a pumpkin-glazed donut and was impressed by how much pumpkin flavor it had. We stopped by because the cute sign pulled us in as we were shopping and we are glad we gave it a try.

Sign

Apple cider donut

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Glazed donuts

Walnut Street Coffee Cafe

3.1(92 reviews)

1.5 mi

Checked out this awesome local cafe. Nothing flashy or overdone, just a solid breakfast spot with…read moregood food and coffee. They have a smoking section and do keno and shows in house. Highly recommend!

Sad to leave 3 stars honestly, but I have to be honest. I've been coming here since 2020, and for…read morethe most part, it's always been great. Their bacon, egg & cheese and sausage, egg & cheese sandwiches are SO good, and their coffee used to be really good too. I would literally take an extra 15-minute commute to work just to stop here. It was also my go-to whenever family visited and I wanted them to have good iced coffee instead of Dunkin' or Starbucks. The 2 stars I'm taking off are because of my recent visits. I went a little over a year without coming here, and both times I was helped by people I didn't recognize. The coffee just isn't the same. All three times, it took me forever to finish my coffee because it just didn't taste right. And NOW, the worst part... there was a fly on my cup lid during my last visit. I absolutely lost it LOL. I didn't even bother going back or calling because at that point, I was convinced it was simply the end of an era for me. It's still a cute little spot in the quieter part of Lynn. They have seating, street parking is usually available, and they sell juices, soda, coffee, sandwiches, muffins, snacks, and even beer. Definitely a nice hangout spot. I truly hope they switch things up soon, especially with the consistency of the drinks. Maybe they changed their coffee? Either way, please for the love of life, make sure there are ZERO bugs anywhere near people's drinks.

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Odd Meter

4.6(189 reviews)

4.7 mi

Wonderful! Inside is…read morea huge space with lots of seating, fun wall art and friendly locals. Service was amazing. Everyone was so sweet and so quick. That Blueberry Pancake Latte is out of this world. I will think about it for years to come. Hope to return soon!

It's said to be the best coffee shop in Salem…read more Miso Caramel Latte: It sounds eerie, but it's actually quite harmonious. The miso is just a slight salty-savory initial taste on the tongue, followed by the bitter, fragrant, and sweet flavors of caramel. Although it gets a bit too sweet towards the end, overall it's still good and creative. The ordering and serving efficiency is very high. Even on the weekend a week before Halloween, with a long queue outside, the wait was only a short while.

Back area seating

Pumpkin pie latte

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Crave

4.5(104 reviews)

4.6 mi

Arrived in Salem around 8. Many shops don't open until 11. Luckily this place wasn't too far and…read morethey were open! It was packed! I had to wait outside for a bit until people walked out so I can wait in line inside. But I'd say it was worth it. Ordered a Crave Latte, blueberry scone, and a fruity pebbles cereal bar. Service was quick, and the Latte had the perfect balance. Not overly sweet.

What a fun shop. Very small but with good seating on the inside, they only allow 20 people inside…read moreat a time. Service was kind and quick, happy to help even during the busiest time of the year. Food was very tasty!! Maybe needed a bit more seasoning but was good nonetheless. Would be happy to return.

Inside

Far right: Classic sandwich

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Cafe Avellino

4.5(78 reviews)

1.5 mi

Great cozy little Italian place to get some food and coffee. Owner was so very kind and welcoming…read more We got Cappuccinos and they were delicious. Will definitely stop by again. Thank you!

This is one of the best places I've been to in MA. The owner is incredible and hilarious. She…read morehandles everything and you get a homemade Italian meal (5 courses) for $35/person. She makes everything on the spot but will tailor it to your preferences/dietary restrictions. We got bruschetta, then meatballs, then a salad, then the eggplant rigatoni, and a delicious desert at the end. I can't rave enough about this place. It really shifts the traditional eating-out experience in a spontaneous and creative way.

Molasses cake, cannoli, & ice cream

Vegan arrancini and caprese salad

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Avocado toast

A & J King Artisan Bakers

4.5(416 reviews)

4.7 mi

5 stars across the board…read more So yummy I go there 2-3 week. Staff is excellent. Super nice space w/ a creative flair.

We came here to escape the rainy downpour and warm up a bit with some goodies - A & J King Artisan…read moreBakers was the right choice! It was lively bustling atmosphere inside. Service was friendly and prompt. It looked like food is served from another window and drinks are ready at the end of the counter. Looking at the display of treats, so many things looked so good! But as we can't try them all in one visit, we ordered two of the Citrus Blueberry Corn Slices and two Sticky Bun Lattes (iced and hot). Those corn slices I can write home about. Or better yet, post about it on Yelp! They were moist and not crumbly, the blueberries added an extra pop of juicy flavor and paired so well. It was the perfect snack. The Sticky Bun Lattes were a great warm up for the opposing grey rain sky. Sweet hot caffeine, is there anything better?

Bakery selections

Almond croissant, chocolate chip banana muffin, and pain au chocolat

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Meg M.

128

3 years ago

I just had the most delicious salad from Union Cafe! The staff was so friendly. The small gesture of coming out from behind the counter to hand you your food and drink is such a nice way to connect with customers. Thanks, Union Cafe! Can't wait to come back. read more

Debra P.

3 years ago

Second sandwich I tried here. They do not miss. Even in the heat of battle they do not miss. Service is always amazing.

Taylor H.

4 years ago

Amazing. Great service, great food, great coffee. Highly recommend. You can tell how much the owners/employees care.

Dimitri C.

4 years ago

Their breakfast sandwiches go absolutely insane They always put love in the food! Love this place read more

Maddie M.

1 year ago

This place is adorable! Their prices are WELL worth it! Everyone who works here so nice!!

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