We were in Salem for a few days and stopped by Brew Box on the way to a museum. The employees were very accommodating when we asked if we could get a lunch sandwich well before lunchtime. We ordered two mocha lattes and a grilled cheese panini with bacon. All were excellent, so excellent that we made sure to stop by again on the last day of our trip to get an order for the road. read more

Great place with great drinks and people. I will say that if you come here during October, expect a long wait. Salem is darling but isn't equipped to handle the huge influx of people during their high season. We waited over 45 min for coffee and food because there were so many people. This was the case at every coffee shop, restaurant, gift shop, etc. we went to! So crazy! read more

Cute little coffee place. I love the lighting and location. I think it would be nice to have a variety of more options for the pastries and a restroom for people to use. We are from out of state so we did not see a restroom to use. The macchiato and tea were really good ! Very friendly employees too. read more

Very safe, which I really appreciate during Covid. They've set up a check-out right by the door, so only 1 person/party goes in at a time, orders, and then goes outside to wait for their order. They have the menu posted on their window so you can decide while you're in line. Their food and coffee are both A+, these are people who understand how to make coffee and it shows. I adore their cappuccinos. I love their baked goods and their sandwiches. They are also relatively quick in getting out your order which means you're not waiting around for too long if you're going during your lunch break. Of course, they were a bit slower during the fall, and October weekends were often very busy, but that's to be expected in Salem! 10/10 I would recommend going here for breakfast/lunch/coffee. read more

On a cool day as you walk around Salem nothing will beat having something warm in your hands. Loved that they had oat milk and vegan pastries! The vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cookie and vegan pop tart were amazing! For covid, they only allow one at a time inside to order. Just wait outside until the person before has ordered. The staff will bring your order outside when it's ready and call your name. read more

We visited Salem on a Saturday in October and didn't make reservations for breakfast. Everywhere we tried had waits over 2 hours so we were pleased to find a little cafe that we could order breakfast to go. We had the avocado toast and an egg & cheese on a homemade biscuit. The avocado toast was great although a little salty but the homemade was delicious! We enjoyed their matcha but I was not a huge fan of the hot chocolate but I don't typically like dark chocolate. The prices were fair and the wait was only about 10 minutes. I definitely recommend trying them out! read more

Brew Box served up a fantastic Americano on a cold, windy day. It was the perfect warm up, with bold, yet balanced flavor, midway through a walk in Downtown Salem. COVID-friendly ordering just inside the door and the cup is brought outside while you wait. Will definitely return. read more

Brew Box is one of those locations I have to visit every time I'm in Salem. Their biscuits are simply amazing and second to none. Out of the half dozen or so times ive been in, service has been amazing, the line always moves quickly, and have a variety of coffees from Tandem (roasters from Portland, ME) that will be sure to put a smile on any coffee drinker. Simply put Brew Box is simply great. read more

Brew Box - Cortado and an egg/bacon/cheese/hot-sauce on a biscuit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Regrettably not the friendliest of places with only limited seating available. They do a flat white though which was brilliant. Same cannot be said about the cheese biscuit with egg and bacon, which was rather tasteless and the biscuit too crumbly. But as I said...the coffee was great and an eye-opener. read more

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Went here for the first time and I had a breakfast burrito that tasted great and some pretty amazing iced coffee. My only recommendation is that the barista could be a little more pleasant. When my wife purchased the order she was told that this isn't Starbucks so very few accommodations can be made. I thought that the point could have been made without some of the attitude but other than that it was good. read more

A great place for coffee and snacks before the trolley tour! Quick, friendly, and delicious.

Delicious latte and good food for reasonable price. Friendly staff. Got the maple rosemary latte (10/10!) and a breakfast burrito. read more

Cool and eclectic coffee shop. The Americano was good but the chocolate chip cookie was truly excellent. They have other pastries and coffee items as well. The staff is friendly and really cool. Definitely recommended - best in Salem! read more

Got a great vanilla latte & avocado toast! Little pricey but worth it! Not too far from the hotel and pretty close to the visitors center. Convenient. read more

Ventured in here while visiting Salem. I was dying for coffee and had read about their Cereal Milk latte so I figured I'd check it out. It was the Golden Graham Cereal Milk Latte and it was delicious without being overly sweet. We also tried their Bourbon Bergamot Latte which was very delicious as well as unique! Overall great coffee. I'd have given 5 stars if the staff was a bit friendly and personable but nonetheless a good place to grab coffee while in Salem. read more

Only had the coffee but if the food is anything like the coffee, I'm sure it's great! Staff was friendly and welcoming. Nice spot to grab a coffee and wonder around! read more

Brew Box - Iced Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

This is definitely one of the cutest coffee shops ever! When you walk inside, there is a small side area to sit at and freshly baked pastries in the front. The pastries are DELICIOUS and baked fresh every morning. They have so many selections of teas and coffees. I recommend their vanilla latte. Their coffees are creamy and have a pure taste (there is no "chemically taste" to the flavors they put in your coffee). Stop in, you won't regret it! read more

Brew Box - The AMAZING Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

This place has delicious coffee. I've had my usual (almond milk latte) as well as an almond milk mocha and both were really tasty. They also serve up food: we love the avocado toast, egg biscuit sandwich with hot sauce, and their chickpea sandwich. All are very good! Definitely stop by this place for an iced coffee or a snack when strolling down Essex. Bonus: They've always got great music playing. read more

We stumbled upon this place late at night while walking through town and knew that we wanted to check it out in the morning. We were not disappointed- the coffee and egg&cheese biscuit were delicious. It was the best egg&cheese biscuit I have ever had! The place had cool decor and nice employees as well. read more

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

The blt was quite decent, bacon was crispy enough but not burnt, could be a bit more for 9 bucks, but what could you say, hipster place at a busy tourist part. Satisfied my taste buds, not the stomach read more

great service, best coffee ever and the food was sooo good. got the iced vanilla latte and it was way better than Starbucks

Cozy stop in Salem. Was able to ride the trolley and walk over to grab a bite here. Coffee was great, I grabbed one off of the seasonal menu. read more

I ordered the mint lemonade and it was nice and refreshing. My boyfriend ordered the iced matcha and we both agreed to not recommend it unless you're looking for something milky. The matcha was barely noticeable as it was primarily milky. Overall, the mint lemonade was great and the iced matcha was a bust. read more

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

Love this place and can't get enough of it! Their cereal milk lattes are great, as are the matcha lattes. I have to leave with two drinks each visit! I have only gone to Salem twice, but I have been here a dozen times. Can get crowded during prime times because there isn't a lot of space, but if you stop by very early, they typically aren't swamped! Definitely worth a visit (or twelve). read more

Had the biscuit sandwich for a quick bite before a tour through town. The biscuit was delicious! They had great protocols in place for social distancing. Would go back again! read more

On my recent visit - a chilly, rainy morning - I had a hankering for some hearty breakfast fare and something warming. I was delighted to find a menu replete with some of my favorite culinary components - eggs, cheese, biscuits, avocado, sourdough, and much more. I ordered a hot chai latte to go with them, and a slice of blueberry pound cake. Knowing full well that this was entirely too much food, curiosity had simply gotten the better of me. My chai latte was served at an excellent drinking temperature. The foam was quantitatively appropriate and qualitatively pleasing. The sizes for their beverages are also pleasantly modest - 8,12, or 16 ounces. Though the chai latte was enjoyable, it lacked sufficient spice and complexity for put it over the top - an aspect of the meal I soon found to be a common theme. The egg and cheese on biscuit enticed and intrigued in ways I've not yet experienced with regards to breakfast sandwiches. The egg (which I believe they called a souffle but which resembled nothing of the sort) sat as a gelatinous cube between two slices of biscuit. Though a sublime hint of sage permeated the sandwich, the egg lacked in both seasoning and viscosity. The biscuit was sweeter than expected, and presented precisely the desired ratio of cohesion to crumbliness. The avocado on sourdough normally comes with tomato but I opted out. The avocados were properly ripe, salt and pepper were employed in exactly the amounts I prefer, and the sourdough was toothsome without being tough. Nice execution on simple fare. The blueberry pound cake exerts a surprising amount of lemon for its lack of appearance in the pastry's title, and I fear the blueberry is a bit muted. The slice itself is also a bit dry. The quantity and value for this item, as for all the rest was substantial. The blueberry scones looked more appetizing, but they were a third the size for the same price - a difficult purchase to justify without better information readily available. The two employees were friendly, professional, and efficient. I enjoy the largely monochromatic decor, with a few colorful, coffee-related accents. Overall I'm a fan of the establishment and intend to return in the hopes that future visits will give me reason to bump this review up to 5 stars as so many have given it before me. read more

Excellent coffee and food! Will be back next time I'm in town. I got a Mocha and an egg & biscuit sandwich. The mocha was mildly sweet and not over the top sweet, which I really liked. Everything about the sandwich was fresh and delicious. read more

My wife and I were in Salem. We needed a little kick. We saw this spot that looked great and had great reviews. We stoped in and ordered two expressos. I have no idea what that expresso was but it was repulsive. We could not even consume it. I thought of returning and telling them but did not want to be rude. Please note that we only got an expresso. So we do not know how the other items are but the expresso we were served was so rancid I'm writing this review. I hope this was an outliner for the business. EXPRESSO DRINKERS BE WARNED!! read more

This is my favorite hidden gem of Salem! They're coffee is amazing and they always have some interesting take on an old favorite. Though I do prefer their lattes, their ice coffee is good as well. Though it's a small place, they have a pretty good selection of food and non-coffee drinks. Their mint lemonade is SO refreshing, definitely a favorite, and their pesto grilled cheese (not a regular item) is also a winner. They are always accommodating and complete my order in a convenient amount of time. Though I give a five star review, that's mostly for the quality of what they offer to customers. There has been a few instances that they ran out of something in the middle of the day that seems pretty essential. This could just be my bad luck but it seems like it happens often. Otherwise, I will continue to go back as it's becoming one of my favorite go-to places in Salem! read more

Great coffee, amazing sandwiches...love the vegetarian option, and super friendly service. I will be back!! read more

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Excellent addition to downtown Salem! I went to brew box for the first time today and it was great! I got an iced coffee and avocado + tomato toast. The bread was sourdough -yum. I also tried the egg on biscuit which was equally delicious. The staff was all very friendly and prices were reasonable. Definitely plan to go back soon! read more

Surprisingly horrible iced coffee! Very sour. Couple of us tried it, and all of us don't like it. They looked at us and said "yes, our coffee is highly acidic, maybe our cream soured?" Then offered to make me iced americano. Since no one wants the iced coffee, I excepted it. However their iced americano tasted just as sour as their iced coffee. Iced Mocha and hot latte both tasted ok, nothing special. I didn't taste their food, so my rating is only for their coffee drinks... read more

After a lovely day of kicking around Salem, we stepped into Brew Box for an icy beverage and discovered their iced malted lattes. Omg. Sheer perfection. read more

Super cute little coffee shop tucked away right near the Peabody Essex Museum, we came in the day after Christmas for a sandwich, a pastry and a few coffees. It was fantastic all around. The sandwiches are freshly made on lightly toasted bread and the orange spice financier was delicious! Highly recommend this spot. If I lived in town I would be a regular. read more

I discovered this place on a random walk around of Salem, it was completely unexpected. They serve up coffee from Tandem in Portland, ME. Which is a fantastic little roastery offering all sorts of awesome beans. In a chat with one of the owners I found out that they are hoping to offer more guest beans for the single origin. So they'll offer than as pour over brews but also as full bags of coffee. NICE! I'm stoked that there is a local place where I'll be able to satisfy my coffee discovery craving! Prices are fairly high for the coffee. A cold brew was over $4 for one size, small. The bagged coffee was at the MSRP. My friend got a decaf tea and the price was fair. They also offer Chemex as well as other espresso options. Customer service is awesome and the folks behind the counter are happy to answer any questions you have with a smile. Seating is... Limited and on these high steel unbacked chairs that I, as a short person, find beyond uncomfortable. My legs go numb after 15 minutes. The table surface is a little ledge that has enough room for a tablet or book. This is NOT a location where you can order a coffee and churn out your novel. I suppose you can if you have a MacBook Air and are over 6ft tall so the seating is more comfortable. Anyway, it is a lovely place to get a cup of coffee and a treat. I'll be back, probably again and again. read more

Most delicious breakfast sandwich in my life! Avocado toast was to die for as well. Coffee was perfect and so tasty. Got nothing bad to say about this place except for the short-haired front desk lady...she needs to find another job not requiring a smile or friendliness. Otherwise I wish we had a brew box in Arlington TX! read more

Love their creativity. So happy they're so close to the commons. I love grabbing a coffee before taking my kids to the park. They're always out of their gluten free goods when I go though. Wish they made more. read more

Amazing coffee and quick service on a busy day at a busy time. Loved the non-dairy milk options available. Definitely stop in!

I love this place! I came upon it while looking for somewhere to grab a quick bite. The grilled cheese is amazing and the hot chocolate was very good too. The only complaint would be that it doesn't have much seating, but you can get your order to go. I totally recommend this place when you want to grab something tasty. read more

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

This spot is so cute and modern. I'm extremely picky with coffee, and theirs is delicious! I also had the avocado toast - which isn't toasted by the way, it's just avocado mashed on bread - which was okay; still good, just not what I expected when I ordered avocado *toast*. The woman taking my order was very kind & helpful when I walked in not knowing what I wanted. read more