Please don't sleep on this quaint coffee shop right off Essex street. Left side of the rope is where you wait for your order, right side is where you place your order. On the first day, both the boyfriend and I got the cold brew with their pumpkin syrup and oat milk. Did you know they made their syrups in house? You can definitely tell. I told my boyfriend if I could, I would marry that pumpkin syrup. He came second to it and he was okay with that. The ratio in our cold brew was so good that I was mad I didn't get a bigger size. It was so good we came back the next day and got their iced latte with the pumpkin syrup and it slapped. Brew box, I will miss your every pumpkin season. read more

It's a tiny spot, but they really deliver in their coffee drinks! They're known for their cereal lattes (tastes like lucky charms milk!!) but I would also recommend their cappuccinos - strong and frothy to perfection. Really wish I lived closer to here so I can try out more of their drinks!! read more

Brew Box - Really good Cappuccino! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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Brew Box is a tiny little place, but it's a must-go-to place in Salem. The biscuits are very unique; I haven't had anything like them before, they're almost focaccia like. I got the egg and cheese on a biscuit and loved the biscuit so much that I then ordered a biscuit with jam. The scones also looked great. The coffee (Tandem) is really delicious here too. Mega props to a place like this doing great quality food as well as spot-on coffee. The workers here were so welcoming and hospitable, and I appreciated their patient accommodation to me and my friend. Note: it would be beneficial for the website to say that it's take-out only since there are old pictures of counter seating. I look forward to the next time I'm in the area, because Brew Box is now on my repeat list ;) read more

Service was slow and rude! I ordered a macchiato which they said was $3.50, then double charged.. then they made a latte and said it was the same thing...also, people that ordered food behind me received their food before my drink.. I asked how much longer and they said I was next.. that apparently is a different station.. I watched the cook sweep the floor.. maybe she could have helped the "other station" catch up before sweeping.. I was not happy!! read more

We came in for a quick breakfast and coffee. the bourbon old-fashioned themed coffee got us in the door. The biscuit breakfast sandwich made me wish I returned while in town. I'm a big fan of biscuits and I have a weird scale on how I rate baked goods. Is it good on its own, is it good as a sandwich vessel, is it only good with a special sauce? The biscuit was one of the best for a breakfast sandwich. I loved it and while I thought this was a four-star experience, I feel the biscuit brings it up higher. The staff was friendly, worked efficiently and the food was ready in a minimal amount of time. Sadly, one of our best dining experiences in town. If this location was in my town or even close to my work, I'd be there all of the time. read more

Brew Box was my top-pick #1 spot to go to, to start our "snack tour" in Salem. And by snack tour, I mean mostly us eating small bites of anything that looks or sound good and this was the way to start our trip! This pretty little cafe had character and seems to encourage creativity when it comes to their drinks and baked goods. They may come off as just simple bites but they are any but. And drinks here, these folks are total chemist. Biscuit & Jam- This buttery deliciousness is the holy grail of all biscuits! It's not flakey like a typical biscuit, similar to the texture of a corn bread but with the more enhance flavors of those nostalgic ingredients. It really should be replacing every single biscuit out there. Turmeric Tea Latte- I don't know if I have ever encountered anyone who could mix up a concoction with turmeric and can make it taste this good. Besides the turmeric and black tea, it had cinnamon, ginger, maple syrup with steamed milk, making this the perfect elixir for this New England weather. Overall Service: They immediately greeted us when we walked up to the counter and was really patient with us I was contemplating on what to try out first. That first bite can make or break our trip and my goodness did they exceeded the bar. Thumbs all the way up for this place. read more

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Good! But I wish they had indoor chairs for paying customers. It is SO cold in the morning when you're waiting for the shops to open. Super cute wall art, though! read more

Coffee was outstanding. Strong and hot, just the way I like it. Way better than the awful witch museum which suck my pocketbook dry.

Nice small coffee shop. I'm not sure what the hype is but the food and coffee was underwhelming, not terrible. Breakfast sandwich with little flavor and cheese. Coffee was weak for my liking but otherwise not bad, definitely fresh. 2 stars for the food, extra star because the staff were awesome. Overall, an ok place in a pinch but would recommend trying other places first. read more

The Baked goods are flavorless. We had the pumpkin cheesecake bar (too dry, very dense, tasted nothing like cheesecake), a scone (smelled like herbs, tasted like....not much, and was not like any scone I've tried), a pumpkin muffin (this was my favorite), and a mini apple pie (literally tasted like flour). I didn't try any of the prepared sandwiches or drinks so maybe that's where they focus effort. Not anything I'd recommend that I tried. read more

This is a great little (literally) coffee shop in the heart of Essex St. There's only a few bar stools to sit at along the wall when you first enter, so mostly this is a grab and go spot. They offer all the essential hot and cold coffee drinks, along with several seasonal specials, as well as some food (both breakfast and lunch options) and baked goods. But they're known for their cereal milk (which, if you've never had before, is exactly what it sounds: cereal that's been sitting in milk long enough to infuse it's flavor); so be sure to check out what the day's offering is and add a splash to your coffee (side note: wish they offered an alternative milk option for this). We had americanos that were exactly what we wanted/needed, and also snagged a vegan pumpkin muffin with a brown sugar pecan crumble. I basically unhinged my jaw and shoved it in, because it was so moist, flavorful, and delicious. I appreciate that they had several vegan baked good options to choose from, and probably should have gotten one of everything. Also, it felt nice just to step away from the chaos of Essex St into a pretty normal indie coffee shop that either tourists passing by aren't noticing or aren't on their radar. But this was one of the highlights of my Salem outing, so thanks Brew Box! read more

Great mocha and wonderful employees.

One of the heartiest breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. The biscuit was pretty dense, but that meant it didn't fall apart when biting. There was so much cheese and the bacon was actually crispy. Could've split it with someone else. Suggest to have a drink near by, but the iced vanilla latte when down well with it! read more

Brew Box - Breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg, and cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

My favorite little coffee stop in Salem, especially on those cold days! They make all their syrups in house and come up with the cutest specials + cereal milks. I had a vanilla latte with caramel last time and it's my new favorite. Service is friendly and drinks are made carefully & quickly! read more

Easy decision of your looking for great coffee and unique lattes in Salem. The have delicious baked goods and breakfast sandwiches. Aesthetic inside is modern and while it references Salem's spooky vibe with snagable swag including tshirts and stickers you could go here every day easily. read more

Brew Box - Cranberry orange scone and maple burbon latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Brew Box is my go-to easy and light breakfast stop in downtown Salem. I grab an iced chai and either a biscuit and jam or an avocado toast and am fueled up for the rest of the morning. The staff are super sweet and the quality is there. Order ahead during the summer/fall if you can since it can get a line in the mornings. read more

Really delicious house-made baked goods and yummy breakfast burrito. This place is small, there's no seating and it's a limited menu but everything is really delicious and the people are very nice there. read more

My family absolutely loved their drinks! I got a chai and it was a little watery but wasn't too bad. The employees were very kind and weren't afraid to engage in conversation with us! The atmosphere was nice; there were some murals on the wall as you walk in. I really wish there was some seating though! read more

Solid 3.5 stars rounded. Just moved to Salem and trying out as many coffee shops and restaurants as I can to get to know the good spots. My s.o. heard about this place through TikTok (yeah I know) due to their cereal milk lattes. I was down to try it out. The location is on Essex street which is the touristy part of Salem so prices are reflective of that. But hey if you're willing to pay $5+ at Starbucks why not support local business. Anyways the place is small, I didn't see anywhere to sit so keep that in mind seems like a grab-and-go kind of place. We came on a Saturday morning, it wasn't too busy, the staff was friendly and we didn't have to wait too long. We got two cereal milk lattes, one breakfast burrito, and one pesto grilled cheese. The cereal latte of the day was coco puffs, which was ok - I would def try it again as the flavor selection is constantly changing. I liked my grilled cheese sandwich it was flavorful, had the right amount of cheese and pesto, and was filling. My s.o. on the other hand was not a fan of the breakfast burrito. His commentary "who puts beets in a breakfast burrito?" He would not order again. All in all, I would come back and try their other selections! read more

Went here twice during our trip to Salem to get the iced cereal milk lattes. For anyone curious, it's an iced latte using milk that has been soaked with cereal to get the residual flavor into the milk. Our first order used fruity pebbles and our second had Cocoa Puffs. The essence of yum!! (By the way, there are no non-dairy options for this menu item. But there are for regular drinks. Missed opportunity, oat milk would be delicious with this.) Knocking a star for the inconsistent service. Cashier was friendly but one of the baristas was short with a customer asking questions behind us. After ordering you are directed to wait outside and if there is a line service can be slow. read more

Great breakfast sandwich for a quickie type stop that is better than fast food. Eat on the street in Salem for the people watchers.

Great! Gets the job done: coffee and little snacks. My only complaint is that we waited like 20 minutes for avocado toast and it ended up being 2 super small peices of bread with a slice of avo and a tomato (no seasoning). Just stick to ordering the coffee and the premade scones and you'll be alright! :) read more

This is my favorite coffee shop in Salem. I have visited multiple times now and always make it a point to stop in. The drinks are always well prepared with a minimal wait time. The avocado toast is perfect for a quick breakfast and my friend really enjoyed the biscuits and gravy on our most recent trip. read more

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On vacation from the West coast. Decor and first impressions: clean and spare, yet with cute art that demonstrates their thoughts on coffee brewing. Coffee: bomb. This isn't a gulp and forget caffeine fix. The roasts are good quality with nuanced flavors. Cut right through my morning congestion and fog. Not only is the food good, but interesting. Tarragon breakfast burrito? You'd think it'd be way too Caucasoid, but it's clever and still has great sausage. Music here is good too. Keep in mind it is small, don't expect to seat a party, it's a counter. read more

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

Slow Box.... Good coffee, crappy parking and Salem loves parking tickets... service is slow... polite but slow... any slower they'd be going backwards... read more

This coffee was great, and the store was super cute on the inside. We went here the morning of Halloween, so you can imagine it was very busy. However, they got our drinks out super fast, and it was the perfect addition to our chilly, fall morning in Salem! read more

Brew Box - a sign that says drink better coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

9 AM on a Sunday there was not a very long line. However it took 25 minutes to give a cold brew with a shot, a latte and a chai. My daughter threw away her banana bread said it was the worst. The spice chai was the worst I've ever had in my life. My husband said the cold brew was the worst he's ever had and my mother said it was the worst latte she's ever had. We threw everything away. Do not come here. read more

Brew Box - Watery, bland chai. No flavor. No sweetener. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Not a huge selection of baking but the banana muffins and zucchini bread were absolutely delicious. Great friendly service.

This little joint is popular among the town. The decor inside is adorable. That's probably all I'd give it. The coffee was good. However, I could have done without the sandwich. It was a very small portion and the egg looked as if it was frozen and just reheated. It was a square slab. Didn't taste appetizing either. Probably wouldn't go back nor would I recommend the food. read more

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

The coffee is pretty good. I've had it here several times. Recently I was turned off however by the fact that they are verbally asking you for tips when you order. Talk about being put on the spot. Say no and they will think you're cheap but a six dollar latte is enough cost for most people. I felt cornered to the point that I will not go back here because of it. I personally have a big downvote to our tipping culture as compared to almost everywhere else in the world. You get paid to make lattes, make lattes. Why do I need to tip for something you're already getting paid to do? Servers are different as they make less than minimum wage. Stop soliciting tips. If I want to leave one I know what to do. read more

Love their coffee, love their seasonal flavors and love their staff. Looking forward to drinking more maple bourbon coffee.

Brew box is my new favorite place to grab a quick breakfast or lunch. I have tried almost everything on the menu and I have loved everything. HIGHLY recommend read more

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What a great find! The coffee here is brewed a bit stronger than dunkin (what a relief) with higher quality beans and the house made syrups are tasty (try the rosemary). I love how most menu items were carefully thought out and had great unique flavors. They make cereal milk lattes and have hop infused cold brew that was lightly dry hopped and nothing too offensive. We also got a biscuit egg cheese sausage breakfast sandwich ($5.45) that I shared with my husband for a small and quick bite. All around impressed! read more

Brew Box - A cool info chart about coffee flavors - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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Great little shop that brings orders right out to your car (at least during the pandemic). Great iced coffee. Breakfast sammies are good, though I'm not a huge fan of the scrambled egg patty. Still, I recommend. read more

One of the best coffee shops in Salem! They have very unusual for this town interior, what makes them specific. Painted walls took my attention when I almost passed this place, but when I see that I couldn't just pass it. They almost don't have tables to eat, just a bar stand along the wall. It you get a sandwich with coffee it is enough. But if you plan to read a newspaper enjoying a cup of espresso, so this place isn't your choice. They have a big variety of hot and cold drinks, as well as sandwiches, salads and deserts. I've got an Avacado toast, a cappuccino and a scone. Everything were delicious. Avacado today was with Avacado paste, a ring of tomato, spices and oils. It is very delicious, I will make the same at home definitely. Cappuccino was great too. Very good sort of coffee and very professional barista! Unfortunately, I didn't find a restroom. Maybe they have it somewhere behind the kitchen, but I didn't ask. If you are on the car, there are a lot of meters outside. And, also, they selling their branded T-shirt's. It is very nice. I definitely will visit this place again when I am in Salem. read more

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They brew an excellent cup of coffee here. Grab and go. That's what I want. I want quality, and I want convenience. No frills, and great coffee. read more

Not worth the prices. Decided to stop here on my trip to Salem since their website noted vegan options. I order an oat milk cortado, avocado toast and a vegan maple pop tart. The pop tart was actually delicious. The avocado toast was skimpy for $6. Just 1 slice of bread (not the kind they advertised) and a brush of avocado. I know avocados are expensive but there was legit hardly any on there. When I saw my receipt it didn't specify oat milk for the cortado so I asked to make sure. The gentleman said he was gonna checked and walked away. I waited a cpl minutes but he never came back. He just stood around chatting. Overall the service wasn't good and the prices weren't worth it. I was better off going to Josie Bee Bakes but I wanted to try something new. read more

Came here 10:30am and they've already ran out of biscuits! What? Ok cool, so they have other options: sourdough or 7-grain breads. I went with the sourdough for the sausage n egg sandwich. While the sandwich itself tasted good, it was just a tad bit too small for the price. I've also got their Ice Vanilla Latte, the Ice Cereal Milk Latte and their pre-made watermelon lemonade. Unfortunately I did not like my Latte mainly because all I taste was milk. $4.50 for a cup of milk basically, where's the taste of espresso or vanilla? Oh well, beside that the Cereal Milk Latte was fun try, with this one I did taste the flavor, which was good. I believe it was chocolate cornflakes. The watermelon lemonade was ok. Although I was unsatisfied with my first drink here, I'll probably give them another try since they do have other flavor and other choice of sandwiches on the menu. And even though the place was small, the decor was nice and the staffs was also friendly. read more

Brew Box - Egg & sausage on sourdough - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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It pains me to feel the need to write this. I come to salem weekly, sometimes multiple times a week, and I always make sure to stop here. There coffee and sandwiches are phenomenal, and the service is amazing. However, today I went in and was yelled at for taking a video outside the shop, and then they were rude to me and my friends the rest of the time I was there. There were hairs in my coffee too. The person who treated us poorly I hadn't ever seen before, but I was just really bummed because normally it's a great experience. read more

Definitely get the Iced Cereal Milk Latte and seasonal special Pb&J Latte ! They have different cereal for different times, mine was Honey nut Cheerios, so good ! A must-go place if you are heading to the Peabody Essex Museum for some art. read more

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