My friend and I popped into Brew Box for an afternoon pick me up and we immediately loved the wall mural that said "Drink Better Coffee". Indeed, we did. We ordered the Salted Maple Latte and the Brown Butter Pumpkin Latte. I'm usually an iced coffee gal, but this hot latte really warmed me up during this cold day of sightseeing. It was the perfect amount of sweetness to strong coffee ratio and my friend really liked hers as well. There are no tables inside for sitting, you order at the counter and then take your drink to go. The inside is also really small, so I can see how Brew Box can get very crowded during the busy rush. Service was fun and friendly - the drinks came out somewhat quickly - it was a busy day. I would definitely come back to Brew Box the next time I am in town. Check them out! read more

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I came by and had a Blueberry Matcha and a Breakfast sandwich. The sandwich was good and the matcha was fine. Nothing stellar, but easy if you're staying at the Hawthorne. read more

Brew Box - Biscuit Egg Sandwich w/ bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Orange Pistachio Latte with oat milk was the special and it was delectable! Service was great - I only wish they had a spot to sit and enjoy the coffee! Overall, highly recommend that latte! read more

Brew Box - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Interior: No seating available inside the cafe. Counter order. Service: The person working at the counter was very friendly! Our breakfast sandwiches were made fresh to order, which we appreciated. Food: My husband and I both ordered the breakfast sandwich with cheese + hot sauce. We both thought the sandwich was pretty solid! read more

Brew Box - Interior of the cafe (Jul 2025) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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During my trip to Salem this was one of the coffee shops in the area that wasn't swarming with witchy tourist, which was a pleasant surprise. We were looking for a pick me up at the halfway point of our tour through the city and I finally decided to be brave and try out the polar seltzer ades (lemonade seltzers - non alcoholic). The strawberry flavor I had was surprisingly good, so now I finally have a seltzer that I like! My friend in the spirit of it being fall got her PSL, which she really enjoyed. The Brew Box team was super quick with churning out her drink order along with some of the other people that had ordered ahead of us. I also really loved the beautiful mural on the wall when you walk in! If you're in Salem definitely skip the more hokey and themed cafes and stop in at the Brew Box! read more

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Super small local coffee shop. They make their own pastries and the coffee drinks are great! Staff worked quickly to keep the line down, but with great food there will always be a line. read more

Brew Box - Pastries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Loved my iced latte for a mid day pick me up! The staff is friendly and service was quick! It's also super conveniently located if you're strolling through Salem's' sights! read more

Brew Box - Lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

I got the Iced Matcha Latte w/ cherry syrup & oat milk. The staff allowed me to try to orange blossom syrup since lavender was out. And we settled with cherry with my iced matcha latte. Staff and owner were quite friendly and owner even recommended the matcha powder they use so I can make my own back in California :) The matcha latte was creamy and sweet just to my liking. read more

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Grab & go coffee, lattes & food. My kids loved the BLT & grilled cheese with avocado. Hubby fell in love with the egg, bacon biscuit with hot sauce (you can order w/o hot sauce). Thank you ladies for your kindness & warm smiles on this overcast morning! read more

Brew Box - Avocado Toast on Sourdough - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

I come here almost every day & I'm in love the staff are so welcoming & accommodating the food & coffee is the BEST & p.s. this place is a small business so just remember to be patient with them especially around the holidays nobody likes a grinch ! -sincerely a loyal customer read more

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Brew Box was the only food spot we went to in Salem that did not come with a huge line out the door. Dropped by at 7am for breakfast and ordered an egg & cheese biscuit with an iced matcha latte to go. Biscuit was dry/rough, egg was just not good. Maybe should've went with the avocado toast? The iced matcha was not bad. Service was efficient. read more

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A devent coffee spot in Salem. Inside aesthetic was decent and staff were friendly. Coffee did seem a bit pricey, but the ingredients in the brews were fresh, tasty, and not your average store bought syrups and add ins. They have a nice selection of baked goods as well. I would recommend this place as an alternative to the massively overhyped coffee places nearby. read more

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Great customer service, I had the biscuit sausage sandwich; was definitely worth the money and fulfilling. There is not seating inside, it's a grab and go kind of place, but still worth checking out! read more

Brew Box - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Best iced tea on Essex Street hands down. The people who work here are always friendly and accommodating and their breakfast burritos and grilled cheese's are delicious read more

Went during the busy time and even though they were slam packed they got drinks and food out fairly fast. Definitely have to try their specialty drinks they are worth it. I also ordered the breakfast burrito, it was easy to walk and eat with. If you're in Salem definitely go here for a coffee. read more

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Cool coffee shop, but the coffee wasn't great tasting. It was just okay. A bit disappointing, but they were quick and easy to order from and nice. I liked the art around the shop. I probably would try it again. read more

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Service was extremely slow and it wasn't even busy. Breakfast sandwich was meh- just thrown into a microwave and took 20 mins to get. Coffee was decent but much too sweet, even after asking for reduced sweetness. Took 25 mins to get 1 latte and 1 americano. No seating anywhere. read more

Brew Box is filled with genuinely nice people. it's a hole-in-the-wall in the best sense, only because it's a physically small space meant to be for grab-and-go, as the inside doesn't contain seating. It's walkable in downtown Salem, meaning if you're hitting nearby shops, it's quite easy to include this charming coffee shop on your route. This small but mighty menu has both coffee and tea options, which this tea gal deeply appreciated. They also offer a small breakfast menu of sandwiches. The inside is super photogenic and filled with cool, hand-drawn artwork on the walls, which of course makes you immediately happy. Its extremely photogenic and filled with good vibes. It's an easy spot to love. The line was out the door on a pleasant fall day but the staff kept it moving cheerfully. Downtown Salem is not for the faint of heart but the staff always had a smile on their face while dealing with some difficult tourists. The coffee here is delicious and their sign stating "drink better coffee" should be taken literally. Brew Box is an easy win on your walking tour of Downtown Salem. read more

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Love, love, love. Chic but hipster. Awesome service - super accommodating and delicious coffee options. Loved it so much - came back a second time on a 3 day trip to get their rose drink as an iced coffee! Wished they'd open one near me in Manhattan ;). read more

Some of the best coffee and swellest baristas this side of the Mason Dixon. See if you can spot the cat art. Excellent beans to go from Tandem coffee out of Portland. Maine that is. I love this local haunt. read more

There are so many coffee shop options in Salem, and this was a great one. The Americano had really good flavor. A lot of fun other drinks on their menu (cereal milk latte! So creative). Even their breakfast burrito is unique and 100% made to order (had tzatziki and chicken sausage). It is a small little shop, so not really a place you can hang out, but it is a good stop. They serve Tandem Roasters (out of Portland). read more

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Stopped into this little shop for lunch one day upon arriving for a weekend visit in Salem. The line was intimidating, but moved quickly. My friend and I both ordered a coffee and a pesto grilled cheese. Both were out of this world!!! We were so impressed, that we came back the next morning to get coffee and a pastry. During both visits, the staff was very friendly and answered all of our questions. If I lived here, I would be here every day! One of my coworkers came to visit the area a month after I did, and I even recommended Brew Box to her! Don't miss this hidden gem! read more

Really long line, really mediocre coffee. Obviously a problem with the halloween season, but the line was insanely long to get through. And took a really long time to get the coffee after the order. The staff was friendly, but again, the coffee was really basic and not really a great flavor. I will leave room for the possibility that it was an off day given how many people were there and in line. read more

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These people have gas in their brains or something because it shouldn't take nearly 30 minutes to make a grilled cheese and ham all for it to not even be edible, apparently don't know that a hot latte means HOT and not iced. Genuinely awful save yourself the wait and money and go some place else. The two employees working today were maybe the least hospitable "baristas" in the world. Shitty place read more

Looked like a decent place. Staff inside were friendly but when I got my regular vanilla latte and was walking down the street I found something gross in my mouth. I'm not entirely sure what was in my drink but it ruined it for me so I tossed it after only getting about 1/4 of the way through. Very disappointing. read more

Brew Box - Something gross in my vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Nice macchiato in Salem. Odd downtown, not sure I'd be looking to live near it. The Halloween/spooky vibe would get old. But at least they have great coffee!! read more

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I stumbled upon the Brew Box while searching for a spot to get a quick breakfast during my morning stop in Salem. I chose a hot chai and a cinnamon roll. Both were good but the cinnamon would have been better warmed up. I'm not sure if it's an option here but no one asked me. There's a decent selection of coffee and tea drinks here along with some baked goods, breakfast sandwich and avocado toast. There's also some lunch sandwiches available that I would have been tempted to try if it was a little later in the day. read more

Waited 20 minutes for 2 egg sandwiches, ordered both with bacon and only one came with bacon but by the time we opened and noticed we were too far away to go back. $17 for 2 egg sandwiches and I got charged for bacon that I never got. When we bit into it mine was sour/off tasting so threw it out immediately and then my girlfriend's was so salty she couldn't eat it! Waste of time and money! read more

Decent coffee. I ordered a pour over and it seemed like they don't make too many of those, for whatever reason. I think people mostly go in and out, just grabbing any regular coffee. read more

Brew Box - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

First off, great vibes. No seating, had to grab and go but the shop was still very welcoming and adorable! Fun murals. Great drink options too. I got the blackberry thyme latte iced. It was very interesting and I enjoyed it but it also wasn't quite what I was expecting. The staff was helpful and welcoming as well. Would return! read more

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I had decaf cappuccino. It was great. The barista made heart on the top. I think coffee itself is 5 stars. The reason not 5 star is the no workers there didn't wear mask. read more

Great coffee and even better service. Barista explained the variety of choices and was incredibly friendly. Had the Redye. Good stuff with a pow! read more

Very messy and a bit slow. Chai was just okay. Service wasn't that friendly either but attentive

What a tasty treat I found in my drink - a raspberry lime rickey - at this cute coffee spot in Salem. The baristas were sweet and friendly. I appreciate a sparkling libation made by nice people. read more

Brew Box - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

I've had multiple good experiences here over the last few months. The first time I had a solid Iced Vanilla Latte, and my friend enjoyed her Iced Cereal Milk Latte. The second time I had an Iced Dirty Chai, which wasn't the best I've had, nor was it the worst. My friend had a hot Americano, and she was happy with her decision. The second visit, we both got Cinnamon Rolls that we saved and ate later that night for dessert. Honestly, they were yummier than I expected them to be. I don't know if Brew Box made them in house or if they outsourced them, but they were pretty good. The servers are always friendly. The coffee comes out quickly, but if you order food, it'll take a little bit, which seems pretty standard. There isn't really a place to eat inside unless you sit on their little window ledge, but there are plenty of places to sit and eat outside in the surrounding area. read more

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Perfect place for a pick me up in Salem. They had a great system set up during covid where someone would come out and take your order, then you would go in an pay at a table and pick up your coffee or they'd bring it out. It was the weekend in October so there was a line most of the day but I happened to be walking by at the right time and only had to wait a few minutes for my coffee. Plus, the coffee was excellent. I wish I could have stayed to enjoy... maybe next time. read more

Swung by Brew Box on a very busy October Saturday as the line didn't look too long and we needed a coffee and lunch break. We went from the front door to the counter in about 10 minutes and then waited 20 for our food. The team working there was doing their best to push orders quickly. Grabbed coffee beverages and the avocado toast, as well as a pastry from the case. Avo toast was just OK, grocery store level ingredients. Prices were fine. We sat in the front window which was the only option for inside seating - not really official spot by any means. read more

Very good coffee here. I wanted to try some other things but didn't get the chance. Had a cool vibe.

Came for the mural but enjoyed the coffee too. Great latte and no wait on a beautiful morning before touring the town. I will come back whenever I'm visiting again. read more

Brew Box - Mural - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Hole in the wall place with awesome service and worthwhile drinks! I especially loved their Fall Specials which I can't recall but one was maple bourbon and the other one had sage in the title but they were both very, very good. I actually came here twice while visiting Salem and both times the cashier was so, so friendly and genuine I loved it. I have such respect for retail/restaurant workers who can handle massive crowds and be so chill, friendly, and collected. I've been there and it's not easy. The menu items were original and tasty and if it wasn't for the long lines I would've ordered some food. The panini sounded divine. Definitely a must stop for your caffeine fix! read more