After an exhausting late-night summoning ritual, I needed a strong drink, a bite to eat, and a spot to decompress before heading back into the void. All Souls Lounge in Salem was the perfect sanctuary. It's a small, intimate spot that fills up fast, if you don't get there early, you'll be left haunting the sidewalk waiting for a table. Luckily, they offer outdoor seating, which was great for cooling off after spending two hours surrounded by ceremonial candles. The service was remarkably fast for a packed house. The cocktails were delicious and flavorful, though if you're looking to banish your inner demons in one sip, note that they aren't the absolute strongest in town. What really stole the show, however, was the food menu: they have a massive selection of gourmet grilled cheeses and hot dogs. Speaking of which: after finishing my meal, I went home inspired to attempt another quick ritual. I was trying to summon an ancient Hot Dog Spirit to bless my midnight snack cravings, but I mangled the Latin incantation and accidentally conjured a Grilled Cheese Ghost instead. Now my apartment smells like toasted sourdough, and there is a glowing ectoplasmic slice of melted cheddar hovering over my couch. Overall, a fantastic spot to refuel whether you're a local, a tourist, or just an exhausted practitioner of the dark arts. Highly recommend! read more

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I wish I had a better experience. Feigning for a grilled cheese and hearing the hype, the boss and I entered this local place (yes we are locals), and was instructed by BOTH bartenders to have a seat anywhere. Over the next 20 minutes (without service or even a "come to the bar to order even though you're sitting at a table") we watched as three more couples walked in, met by the bartender (who passed by us to accomplish ) brought to a table, and then served. When the second bartender came out from around the bar, we perked up, only to find them addressing yet another couple that arrived after us. We got zero drinks, we got zero acknowledgment. For a bar that says "all souls welcome", we certainly did not feel it. read more

Came to Salem for a fun weekend getaway and ended finding myself at this awesome bar every night. While Salem does lack a "gay bar" in the traditional sense, All Souls Lounge is definitely a welcoming, fun, and LGBTQ-friendly spot! The bartenders were very pleasant, the crowd was eclectic and fun, and the drinks and food were wonderful! I had a crab rangoon grilled cheese that was ooey-gooey melty perfection. My cocktails were also well balanced and tasty! Overall, the vibes here are totally what I look for when I'm out and about in an unfamiliar town. Will definitely be my go-to spot whenever I'm back in Salem! read more

Hungry souls forgot to take pictures. Soup of the day--curried chicken soup--was perfect for the weather, nourishing yet summery. Kid loved the hot dog. Star of the show was sweet salt grilled cheese (minus the bacon), cant go wrong with the fontina/cheddar hot honey combination but it is the pillowy and hearty sourdough that makes the sandwich perfect. Trader Vic's Grog, 1960 with angostura and pineapple 5/5 and Daisy De Santiago with yellow chartreuse 5/5 as well. Service is all smiles, food comes piping hot--an absolute must for a restaurant specializing in grilled cheeses. We sat outside, inside was all music and cheer for a Monday evening. read more

The food was so good, I ate my whole sandwich before realizing that I never snapped a picture of it. I am being so honest when I say it has been almost a year since I've tried a sandwich place as good as this one. The bartender & waiters were also great, friendly and very funny. read more

This place is a dreamy, cozy, hidden gem. The menu has all tradition cocktails, gourmet hot dogs, and more. They have board games and cards available for customers' entertainment. The staff is extremely attentive, friendly, and skilled at their craft. You can easily stay hours in here because of the inviting ambiance and fun. Highly, highly recommend. read more

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Looks can be deceiving. There might be a line for this restaurant but 1) it's worth it 2) the line goes fast! We chose outdoor seating as it wasn't too cold outside and it was a great choice. We didn't find the volume to be too loud even though the sidewalks were a tad crowded. Soft pretzels 7/10: Nothing crazy. This is exactly what you'd expect. Not dry! Beetle juice 10/10: Aperol, sweet vermouth, Campari, strawberry, soda. This was right up my alley. read more

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We had a blast here. The bar is small, but if you get a seat, it's the perfect place to sit. The bartender was great, and so were the people. We didn't try any food, just drinks, but enjoyed our time. It's next to two a few other spots too, so we popped in while on the way to another place. Drinks were priced reasonably well in comparison to other places in the area. read more

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Some friends and I stopped in here because I wanted a unique grilled cheese. We were the first ones in here on the weekend and the two guys working were really nice. I had the grilled cheese with brie and strawberry that was pretty good both of my friends got various hot dogs and I wish I would've done one of those. They were very happy with her meal. I liked mine too, but I've never ever seen a hotdog with so many different types of toppings either. This place is located near a bunch of local attractions. read more

My husband and I arrived in Salem after a long day of traveling and just needed food. It was 10:00 and their kitchen was still open. I had the Straw-brie sandwich (or something to that effect), but it was toasted, had strawberry compote and melted brie with arugula and it was fantastic. The service was great. The atmosphere was great! read more

I'm not sure how this place gets all the good reviews. We had a group of 7 of us and our food was all very mediocre, and my sandwich I asked for vegan cheese (lactose allergy) and they gave me full vegan sandwich that was literally so gross I had two bites and stopped because it was seriously so gross. The restaurant could use a visit from an inspector, it doesn't appear clean and isnt comfortable or good. There are many other places to visit for a much better experience and taste. Sorry I dont recommend this place at all. read more

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Delicious hot dog and grilled cheese. Hot dog with the buttery bun and a crisp sourdough on the grilled cheese. So so good.

Stopped in on Halloween got a Beetle Juice cocktail and a classic grilled cheese. The vibes and staff are super fun and friendly we waiting about 20 minutes in line but it was worth it. The grilled cheese was banging and the drink was fun. I wish I would have tried the other food but we wanted to try about bunch of spots. For a grilled cheese and two cocktails it was $40. But it's Salem on Halloween so that much is expected. read more

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The tables were very small, not ideal for how much food we got lol but the vibe inside was very fun. It is a bar but the creative menu items drew me in. I love a corn dog and was satisfied with the ones here! I think the mocktail I got had non-alcoholic spirits which I really tend to not like, it was a bit bitter/sour to me. We got the spinach and artichoke dip and it was alright... I didn't really like the chips, the quality was like store bought tortilla chips to me and they broke really easily which was frustrating when trying to dip. The sandwich I got was veeeeeeery crispy and thick and hard to eat at times. There were bites of it that I liked but there were some bites where I tasted the rind of the brie which I know is edible but its a bit sharper and I just don't like the taste of it unfortunately. I don't think it pairs well with the strawberry like the creamy part of the brie does. I do appreciate the creativity though! Just still had the quality of bar food despite trying to elevate the ideas of a bar menu. read more

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All souls has a dive-y atmosphere and great bar food. As a vegetarian, it was awesome to be able to have a vegan hot dog here! The texture was reminiscent of a "real" frank and the condiments were just right (I had ketchup, mustard, relish, and onions but there are also more unique options). My partner really enjoyed the banh mi grilled cheese. Drinks are strong, delicious, and priced well. Service was quick and attentive. Would recommend if you're in Salem! read more

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Probably one of my favorite stops in Salem. Their menu is so much fun and the atmosphere feels like an elevated dive. I ended up getting several things off the menu to try and was happy with everything. The staff was also helpful in our decision making. If you love a funky hot dog or grilled cheese then this is your place. read more

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Casual spot for drinks, games, and fantastic food. We had a hot dog and grilled cheese, and they are very accommodating to vegetarians. Friendly service too read more

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I have to say we've been coming for YEARS. There must absolutely be new ownership because all of a sudden this place is unfriendly and run like absolute garbage. The bartenders are mean and unwelcoming. The food is mid at best. What happened!!!?? read more

Recommended to us by some locals as a great place for "tourists" to go. I can't agree, since the two bartenders on duty were slinging drinks to their buddies while ignoring us. (They clearly saw me there; we made eye contact and the one guy wasn't even doing anything.) After about 10 to 15 minutes of waiting with no service, we were about to leave when a server finally came to our table. Since they were obviously busy and weren't keeping up with the crowd that night, we tried to order two drinks each so they could save a little of their time and we could relax without worrying about if a server was going to take our order again before the end of the week. The server very sharply said that he was NOT going to give us two drinks at a time, CERTAINLY not with drinks of this high alcohol content. We ordered one drink each, cashed out and bounced. The cocktail I got was fine; I could make a slightly worse version at home at a fraction of the price (or even two at once!). We we were told later by a friendlier Salemite at a bar with a better vibe that there is a Massachusetts state law that prohibits having two drinks at once at a bar. Fair enough. Had our server told us that, unfortunately, he wasn't allowed to give us two drinks at once -- instead of making us feel like idiots/degenerates for daring to ask -- we probably would have dropped a lot of vacation money there that night. Oh well; we had a great time at the other places we went. read more

I absolutely love this super cute place on Derby Street! The staff here is so nice and their menu is super reasonably priced! One really interesting thing about All Souls is the tv at the bar showing all old shows from the 70s era which is very cool! Did I say their drinks are great?! They are open later than most of the places in Salem so you can catch your late night fun! Stop by & check them out! read more

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The setting is New England bar. The music is loud (as it should be). The food is Delicious! Highly recommend the spinach dip and tomato soup. The Chili Dog and Grilled Cheeses are unique and delicious! (We ate everything! No leftovers). Service is interesting. You order at the bar. (One Bartender was grumpy), but the other bartender was fine. The waitresses that brought the food out were friendly. Overall, I would definitely recommend this spot! read more

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I came here and one of the older ladies who works here groped my friend and then tried to say he was touching her i have it all on video, it was all so disturbing and uncomfortable. We are in shock please do not come here read more

Late Night Eats: While our day in Salem had come to an end, we still needed at refuel after our walking tour. All Souls was one of the few places that offers food until 1am. The pretzels are great and so was the classic grilled cheese, we added ham. We also got a cup of tomato soup (7/10 not very hot). Fun ambiance, jukebox music, full bar. Would go back. read more

What a wonderful hole-in-the-wall find! I've never had a dog to compare to their Chicago-style and my wife's chicken sandwich was excellent. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

The food was bomb, the vibes were high, the service was quick and no-frills. The bar felt like an elevated version of your hometown's dive bar. Would recommend for someone looking for a lower-key, lower-stakes meal. I would get there right as they open though, it really filled in quick. read more

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Party of 5 the day before Halloween. We got there at just the right time and got a nice seat inside in the front. The services was friendly. The drinks and food were good. The tuna melt on sourdough was actually the best thing I ate on my 4 day trip. I would definitely return here if I ever went back to Salem. read more

All Souls Lounge is the total package--good food, good vibes, good ambience, and great service. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was on point--chill, stylish, and welcoming without trying too hard. The food was legit--delicious, fresh, and exactly what I was craving. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure everything was just right without hovering. You can tell this place is run with care and pride. Whether you're stopping in for a bite, a drink, or just to hang out, All Souls Lounge delivers every time. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to. read more

This place was recommended to me by a friend who's a local. We were not disappointed! They are known for their grilled cheese and there are so many to choose from. My husband and I both got the La Femme which has apple and brie. So delicious. We also got the tomato soup, which was just ok. We mainly got it to dip our sandwiches in, but the La Femme probably wasn't the best choice for that. Still, it was all really satisfying. Also the sandwiches came with a bag of chips, which was nice. Didn't try their cocktails but they looked fun. Ambiance is cute, kind of dark and divey. They have TVs playing movies and TV show. Service was attentive, although one of the servers seemed a little reserved, but maybe she was having a bad day. Overall, it was a good little pit stop before we drove back to Boston. read more

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Holy shit. Great spot. Drinks and ambiance fantastic. Taps were a little dirty though. They had that funky taste on certain beers. Clean your taps!!!! read more

Cute bar/lounge. Svc great. Food was meh. My friend got a tuna melt, the melt itself was not hot and the tuna was packed high and really watery. We ordered a dip too and it was ok not really hot, warm at best. Would come for drinks again but not food. read more

Great food! Great service! Definitely a nice lunch spot. The sandwich selection is good but definitely ask for the specials to see what's up. I had a hot dog and it was great! read more

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Love this haunt! Fantastic cocktails, great service and veg friendly! I know everyone raves about the grilled cheese and I should have gotten that, but I went with the Seitan Bahn Mi. Unfortunately, it's not at all a Bahn Mi and it truly wasn't that great. Stick with the grilled cheese! read more

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Unexpected Gem After a Ghost Tour! We stopped by All Souls Lounge after a ghost tour, hungry and not sure what to expect--and we were so glad we did! The vibe was cool and welcoming, and the Tuesday night special cocktail menu was a fun surprise with creative and delicious options. But the real standout? The Blue & Bleu meal--absolutely amazing! Flavorful, satisfying, and hit the spot perfectly after a long evening walk. All Souls Lounge totally exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend if you're looking for great food, drinks, and a cozy spot to wind down in Salem! read more

All Souls Lounge is a cozy little bar with quite the impressive menu focused on gourmet grilled cheese and hot dogs. Prices are reasonable and service is quick. In addition, to the menu, there's a wide variety of drinks to includes a few mocktails; the shrub and soda tastes like a spicy strawberry and worth being ordered. Now onto the important aspect... the hot dogs. I'm always down for a good Chicago dog, and it's a solid version with the exception of the hot dog bun. The buns are made for lobster rolls, and frankly is too much bread compared to the hot dog itself. Now what I was truly excited about was seeing an Icelandic hotdog on the menu. There's many reasons to visit Iceland, because it's a stunningly beautiful country, but also visit for the hotdogs, because they're amazing. When it was delivered to the table, I was so excited because it looked amazing; however, it was a miss. An Icelandic hotdogs has two different types of ketchup, a curry mustard, and fried onions; the surprise of it is that the hot dog takes on a bit of a sweetness because of the mustard followed by the crunch of the onions. Unfortunately, the substitution of ingredients, namely the brown mustard, made the overall hot dog salty rather than sweet. Icelandic hotdogs aside, this is a great blend of easy and tasty foods and worth the stop when spending time in Salem. read more

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The grilled cheese here is like the ones your mom made you as a kid but with a stoners spin on them. They were delicious, served with a pickle and some chips. The ambiance is amazing so retro 90s vibe mixed with and old dive bar vibe. Great music playing and classic movies playing tops the mixed drinks were poured just right and went down smooth! read more

Dark and cozy ambiance, gourmet grilled cheese and hot dogs, well balanced cocktails, and friendly prompt service. We dropped in Sunday evening and tried the la femme and a fig deal grilled cheese, which were both tasty. They came out super hot and melty on buttery A&J bread (a little burnt but still good) with a fresh pickle and chips for a reasonable price. We also enjoyed the strawberry chile shrub (mocktail) and Batida 1900 for bevvies. If I lived in Salem this would probably become a local haunt for me, and I'll return when I'm in the area again! read more

Best bar in town. Friendly and relaxed. Whether in for a beer and a loaded dog, or a creative cocktail and gourmet grilled cheese, it's pretty hard to leave unsatisfied. read more

Great bar with delicious food! Came here with my friend after a full day of exploring Salem, and the food really hit the spot. We started off with some tasty spinach dip. For our main meals, I ordered the santa fe dog, my friend ordered the seattle dog, and we both shared mac and cheese with chili. It was all very delicious. The service was great too. The inside of the bar was intimate with dark, romantic lighting. It felt cozy and was not very loud. We did not try any drinks this time around, but will be sure to try some next time. Definitely recommend this place for grilled cheese and hot dog lovers. read more

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The place is cute I'm not sure how this it gets good reviews though maybe because it's all out of towners (Halloween) The place is small. The staff I feel are rude (like they don't care) The food is good. It's a great place to meet your friends and go somewhere else. read more

Very cute cocktail lounge to end our day in Salem. The grilled cheese and hot dog variety was very much appreciated after walking around during the day. We were a large group, 7 of us, and had a brief wait before we were seated. All the sandwiches came with a pickle and bag of chips as well. read more