Amazing decor in this place, and friendly service too. When you walk in there are a series of menus to your right, and the same menus are up at the counter as well. You choose what you want and order at the counter and they give you a number. Then they'll bring it to your table. I enjoyed the rice bowl. The tofu seemed to be fried and the sauce on it was spicy. The miso Moon coffee thankfully did not taste like miso, lol. My friend had an espresso and said it was terrible, very sour. Everyone else at our table seemed to enjoy our food, there were a lot of burgers and fries being ordered at the group. They have my daughter's favorite sort of salad, with blue cheese and steak. Sadly, they were out of salmon the day we visited. Would definitely consider coming back if I'm in Salem again. read more

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This is an update review. Let me be very clear: I like this place. HOWEVER... the steak is horrifically terrible. I mean, it's worse than any steak I have ever had; even my grandma's. And that's saying a lot. You do not want to know of the torture. Suggestions: 1st: If you want to have a steak on the menu, at least serve the cut that is on the menu. 2nd: if you're worried about food cost, do something pounded, and marinated, OR do a small trimmed cut that is excellent quality, and serve it with a lot of mash and veg, and that bordelaise sauce (which wasn't bad). 3rd: Meatloaf read more

Coffee was amazing Although, staff was friendly. I felt they were as attentive. Food was delicious read more

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This is a very classy, moody establishment! We felt at ease with the dim lights, the slightly-metallic hewn wallpaper, metal pipe & chunky wooden shelves holding piles of books & plants. To eat, we ordered the Roasted Garlic Hummus, Cinnamon Bun Cookie, and to drink, we ordered the Old Grand-Dad Bonded & a House Red. We loved dipping the crispy-fresh, elongated & cut-at-an-angle cucumber medallions, thinly sliced radishes, & slightly-toasted baguette slices into the savory hummus! The cookie was amazing- served warm with the ice cream melting over a freshly-baked, caramel drizzled cookie! read more

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This is a coffee shop by day and a bar by night. It's has nice hang out and meet up space. I ordered bees knees latte which has a light hints of oregano. Interesting drink menu. Casual. Good service. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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Only tried a couple of adult beverages. We ordered sundress and three of hearts. Normally, we each have a favorite and just drink that. This time they were both so good we had to share both! The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was an upscale coffee shop. I love the bar touch. The food looked good although we didn't eat. Definitely would come back read more

Archive Coffee & Bar - Three of hearts and Sundress - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Cool aesthetic with a one stop shop kind of menu as they do breakfast, lunch, coffee, cocktails. We saw signs that they throw a dress up cocktail night once a month which seems fun. First time we went was really good, the second time wasn't as good. Drinks are very adventurous where sometimes they don't hit their mark. Even so, I'd come back. read more

Great little spot with a wonderful menu and holiday special drinks. The charcuterie was delicious. Highly recommend a stop here. The service was quick and responsive read more

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WOW!!! Interesting it only rates a 4.1... the tart with the fresh whip cream makes it a 6 by itself! The coffee? Superb! The drinks? Outstanding! The food? Fabulous! The ambience Super Cool! And of course the service was over the top! Thanks Brynn for your awesome humor, sarcasm, smiles and attentiveness. You Rock... 5 stars all day long! Cheers read more

I ordered an ice latte with their house made vanilla and it was very delicious. 9.5/10. Would definitely go back. Looked like they had a lot of food option and seating too! read more

Archive Coffee & Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

I love the atmosphere here. The employees are always super friendly and welcoming. The food and drinks are well prepared and presented. Got fish and chips. Chips were really good. Cod was a little on the greasy side for us, recognizing it's fried obviously, it still tasted good. London fog was absolutely delicious. read more

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If you're staying in Salem and not having breakfast here you're doing it wrong!! What a peaceful and friendly spot, was blown away- best part of my trip!! read more

Archive Coffee & Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

These folks make the best iced London Fog that I have ever, will ever, get the privilege of consuming.

Lots of charm! I fell in love with this coffee shops rustic style :) the outdoor seating area is awesome. Service was excellent! We got iced coffees, "warm and toasty" . They were so good! Highly recommend :) I will definitely be back here ! read more

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I brought a cool new friend I met online here and it was pretty good. Food: I just got a fries snack and she got some tasty tacos. I let her steal some of my fries cuz why not? Just good grub. I need to come back and explore more of their vegan options. I dig the focus on quality food and stuff. The next morning I had a great decaf oat milk latte with things in it before I hit the road back to Seattle. Vibe: The staff were pretty chill & cordial. The space is pretty slick. I like the whole balance to the place top-down. The whole ceiling is painted; blacked out nonetheless (very uncommon to find "unfinished" ceilings in cafes, stores, etc). Large prominent presence of literature (which is customer-friendly btw as they said you can touch and read them [gently!]) throughout the perimeter and center piece. And scattered neat decor things to round it out. Also, it has a shared bathroom for nearby businesses such as Bigwig Donuts across the street. Thumbs up ya'll. read more

I wasn't impressed with Archive. It's counter-order, and the venue does not encourage singles to sit at the bar so single people will take up large booths while camping out on their laptops. I got a breakfast hash, and it had no sauce, so it was essentially just a bowl of potatoes since I couldn't have the cheese. When we asked for waters and condiments, the server had to come back three times because she kept forgetting things. The final time I had to pick a long hair out of my ketchup. This place is lackluster and unhygienic. read more

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Large portions and quality food. I love getting coffee and this has become a staple place for me. They have a smaller drink menu but the drinks are great! The staff there have been kind and respectful during service. The overall vibe of the restaurant seems to be a dark academia type theme. There are lots of plants and interesting things to look at. The restrooms are clean. A little bit on the pricier side but I think it is worth it! read more

Cozy and yummy coffee house! We were in town to visit Willamette and needed a breakfast that was not from a diner-type restaurant with vegetarian/vegan options. The Bee's Knees is scrumptious! Not too sweet and very flavorful. Matcha latte was also not super sweet and yummy. Can you tell I don't love sweet drinks? Daughters enjoyed the lemon poppyseed muffin, tasty and not like lemon cake which is often how I find lemon muffins to be. Cauliflower tacos = delish! If she chooses Willamette this will be my choice for coffee and probably hers as well. 10 out of 10 stars! read more

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Delicious strong coffee. Many good pastry options. Plenty of space to sit and chat or work. Convenient on-street parking. Definitely worth dropping in for a visit. read more

We stopped in for some coffee to go while we were walking around downtown in the morning. The decor and atmosphere are amazing, but what really stood out was the flavor and the service. My wife got a London Fog, and I got the Vanilla Bourbon Latte, and after our first sip, my wife and I both agreed we needed to come back. If they sell the bottles of vanilla syrup, I'll gladly buy one for home! read more

Archive Coffee & Bar - White mug with a vanilla bourbon latte. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Bow hello!!! This joint will knock your socks off!!! pretty solid cold brew and it came it a nice glass. Made me feel valued as a customer. Chicken dumpling soup, yes please!! this truly made my visit, not to mention the out door seating. Archive coffee and bar is checking all the boxes. I'll be back for some more!!! read more

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A bar and coffee shop in one!?!? This is the best ever. We tried three different lattes and the most wonderful is the Shanghai Fog which is an oolong tea latte. The fresh made vanilla syrup made the lattes so wonderful. You can sit in the booths and just relax and people watch. The people are kind and make some great recommendations. read more

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The food is pretty good, the coffees are very unique and tasty. The ambience is nice and the place has a great vibe. I was a bit annoyed one time because I ordered a breakfast croissant and I asked for a fried egg instead of scrambled in the croissant, and the person taking my order obliged. But when I received the croissant, it came with scrambled eggs. I told them that I thought the kitchen made a mistake. So someone at the bar took it back to the kitchen, came back to me and told me that the kitchen manager would not give me a fried egg. I have had a fried egg served to me on a different breakfast bagel there before so I was confused but it is what it is read more

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Where do I even start?! I love their coffee, I come in and fresh beans every month. The bar staff are always on the move and keeping up with the busy rush on the weekends evenings, I love sitting at the bar solo and enjoying some a cocktail with dinner. Their cappuccinos are wonderfully brewed, highly recommended you at least come in for coffee if you can't make it for dinner. The butternut squash risotto for dinner is a favorite of mine, it's hard not to eat it all. Strawberry smoke is a tasty tequila mix drink I highly recommend. The decor is inviting and huge windows looking upon the hustle bustle of the downtown streets. read more

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ok, so there are a few things in this world i am ALWAYS down for....COFFEE is one of them! I love a good local coffee place..... and i wandered in here while i was waiting on my son (who ran down to the game store). I usually drink my coffee black, but sometimes in the afternoon, i prefer a little creamy sweetness as a treat. i can unashamedly (and unabashedly) tell you that i am now ADDICTED to the "Warm and Toasty"!!! this drink..... must be what coffee heaven tastes like!! i want it all the time, now!! i hope they never take it off the menu!! And, i wish they served a larger size! Aside from the great drinks, the decor in Archive is..... how shall i say..... REALLY COOL!! a mix of retro and mod..... and just a hip place to be!! I wish i lived closer (i'm outside of salem) but my wallet (and my waistline) is probably glad that i don't!! pinkies up on this one!! haha read more

Absolutely love the cocktails and brussels sprouts with bacon awesome food great place

This is one of the coolest establishments I've ever been to. It has such a rustic feel to it. I love the whiskey bar that they have, complimenting their coffee bar (although I don't drink, it's still cool). The people here are super friendly. They have a breakfast hash that's really great. I love their drip coffee. My wife lies the socially lattes. Come here on a nice day, and enjoy the front patio area. Overall it's always a lovely experience. read more

The Espresso French Toast was amazing! The bourbon caramel sauce it comes with flows straight from Valhalla, I swear. Service was great, food came to us and quickly for Sunday brunch. Beautiful space with lots of wood, and an assortment of standard tables, booths, and bar seating. It's downtown, so there's no parking lot- but it's Salem, so street parking is relatively inexpensive and plentiful. read more

good vibes, spacious, yum foods, surprising delicious coffee creations. Recommended. Folks are nice. Good outdoor seating. read more

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I have been here twice. Both times I ordered and ate outside. Dog friendly and fun atmosphere outside. Ate the fish and chips both times and loved it! read more

Super nicely decorated location and selection of menu items. Got an iced warm&toasty drink as per recommended by the worker, very good insight. read more

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A meal in an atmosphere centered around literature? Yes please. We tried Archive on a Saturday just after before 11 am so right on the verge of breakfast/brunch/lunch. Which made it hard to decide which type of meal I wanted but I was quite happy that they served both breakfast and lunch for the window of time we were there. My friend that brought me here was only accustomed to going here for dinner and it sounds like it has a bit different procedure for dinners (i.e. table service) whereas we walked up to the bar, ordered, got a number and got to choose our table. There were a lot of food options but not so many as to be overwhelmed. I decided on a classic cheese burger while my friend ordered a breakfast bagel. And we got the pumpkin cheesecake to share because, why not? My burger was good, worth the price, not too greasy but not the absolute best I've ever had either. I received a lot of fries, they probably could have cut that serving in half haha. The cheesecake was yummy, just the right size for sharing and not too heavy. My friend's bagel looked delicious as well. The staff were friendly and helpful, everyone seemed in good moods. I enjoyed the ambiance here, not too dark, open with high ceilings and of course, the industrial bookstore vibe helped. They could do with some maintenance, the booth seats we chose were tearing in spots that might have been taped up. read more

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Wow what a find in the heart of downtown Salem. I was staying at a hotel nearby and stumbled upon Archive Coffee and Bar when searching for some breakfast. You order at the bar and seat yourself. Staff is friendly and they have a great coffee menu with lots of options for everyone. I ordered a latte and the monte cristo. The latte was excellent and paired well with the Monte cristo. I sat near the bar and was amazed at the "library" of bottles on each shelf. They had a great bourbon selection which caught my eye. The latte was so good I ended up ordering a second to go. Definitely my new coffee shop when visiting Salem. read more

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I really hate writing any review under 5 stars but this place isn't worth the price. We went with friends and enjoyed the ambiance but the drinks and customer service were really lacking. Our first round of old fashioneds and signature drinks were super watered down and the coffee cocktails (Spanish Coffee) were gross. One big customer service issue was that we placed an order for 4 drinks up front and then waited 20-35 min for them to be delivered and then when we asked when our draft beer, latte, and (x2) Spanish coffees were coming, they hadn't even submitted the request. We didn't get any apology Or any remedy for their mishap. Big bummer. Unfortunately, that small thing is a reason for us to go elsewhere for when we are downtown Salem. read more

Enjoy visiting Archive. Their food is always fresh, and they have a decent selection of gluten/sugar free scones - when you get there early enough to get one! Love their coffee. I've been for both breakfast and dinner and enjoy both. Their cocktails are good too. They've added outdoor booths, and I like their indoor decor as well. Cool vibe. read more

Archive Coffee & Bar - Savory, gluten/sugar free scone, breve latte - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Came here for breakfast and a latte... ordered a vanilla latte and tasted just like steamed milk with not even a shot of coffee I asked him if he can add another shot not because I like my coffee strong but because there was no coffee but steamed milk! He looked at me rudely and said you are supposed to pay more for extra shots I tried to explain that I can't taste the coffee where he rudely said buy another latte with extra espresso and I'll make it... never have I ever experienced service like this :( Felt so embarrassed... but god news of you want an amazing latte and service please visit Isaac's downtown, most happy amazing people there and yummy food and coffee read more

We love the atmosphere in this place! It's great for meeting friends to catch up. Very friendly service. The creme brûlée was excellent. The chai is delicious. read more

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This place is cute. The service was friendly. I'm disappointed in portions, however. I ordered a $14 strawberry margarita and was served a tiny little cup of bozy strawberry whip cream, maybe 4oz? It was tasty whip cream. It just should have been on top of a margarita. My friends' drinks were ok, nothing special. It's not worth the price. We won't be back. Its so rare when we all get to go out together nowadays that it's just not worth wasting our time or money on overpriced whip cream. Do better. Stop ripping people off. read more

The layout, horrible. Counter service with numerical calling cards while you could do a service- not a fan. I had a calling card for a shot at the bar, how does that build a connection? Once the bartender realized the shot was for me, we connected. 5 stars all around. After we connected, I got recommendations, my drink, and enjoyed my quick stop in for the first time. I feel that the method of service needs to be adapted to cafe and then bar. I'm just a bartender passing through town. read more

Favorite place to get a london fog and their french toast is soooo good, but it can be a little loud/echoy if you sit inside