I was in Salem and saw the bakery with lots of cars in the lot in the early afternoon. I thought this place must be great since they are crowded at a time when a bakery shouldn't be too busy. Nope. The reason the lot was so full was the counter service was awful. The staff looked like they had been fired from the post office for moving too slow before being hired at Coffee Time. As the line inched along the staff would disappear for minutes at a time and at some points there was no one waiting the counter in spite of 6 or so folks waiting for service. Yet other employees walked right past the line without helping anyone. When one customer was checking out the counter person almost dropped their order off the counter then seconds later managed to drop the order off the counter onto the floor upside down. FOCUS people! The chocolate eclair was better than average though pricey. I doubt I'll go back due to the long wait. read more

Wow. Do not be fooled by the simple exterior. This place is amazing! So good that after we scarfed down bizmarks on our first visit, we returned two days later because we just couldn't control ourselves. However on visit #2 we tried a donut, a cupcake and a piece of pie and all three were also delicious. With a friendly staff to top it all off, this places is an A+. read more

I kept seeing this place all over social media so we decided to give it a try when we were in Salem. To summarize: overrated. The coffee was great (and well priced), but all the pastries we tried were less than average. The apple turnover was pretty dry and could have used more cinnamon. The crullers were super dry and one of us even said "...this is a cruller?" The tiramisu was extremely... wet. Like, leaking liquid in every bite and not flavorful at all, I threw it out after 3 bites :( Service was fine, nothing extraordinary and as others said there was a wait that goes by pretty quickly. Overall, I would maybeeee come again for the coffee but I feel like there's better options in Salem (and maybe skip the pastries). read more

Chocolate chip cookie and chocolate crinkle cookie were soooo flavorful and amazing. I wish I got more to take home. The coffee was good but we've had better. Also the lady behind the counter was not friendly and it felt like we were annoying her. read more

Service was amazing! Even during this crazy October "Witchcraft" time of year the staff has their process down and communicates it their patrons! It is a well oiled machine! There is a diverse menu from fresh donuts, bagels, sandwiches, and pizza to hot and cold drinks! The team members help each other and customers get out the door quickly! There is some parking onsite! In addition, there are a few tables and benches to eat onsite however I would not count on the benches being available. Sorry we all ate our donuts and bagels quickly before remembering to get photos! read more

Upon my first visit, I must first say that everything was delicious! My reasoning for only 4 stars, though, is because I saw how hard your employees were working to help the endless line of customers, while dealing with not enough room to do all the necessary work behind the counter (constantly having to squeeze and twirl around the other employees in order to serve the customer properly, and in a timely manner). After I was expertly served and finishing up at the register, I was surprised to learn that I couldn't tip them for their effort. Unless these people are all making 25$+ per hour, they should be allowed to receive tips at the customer's discretion. I hope the next time I stop in, that I see a tip jar at every register, or I will just go somewhere else with no lines. read more

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Great bakery with tons of options. I got a BLT on everything bagel and it was delicious. Fast and friendly service. Many savory and sweet treats, lots of drink options and very reasonable prices. Indoor and outdoor seating, open early and late! Highly recommend! read more

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Great baked goods and coffee. Never had a Bismarck before, simply delightful. Coffee was good also.

Great pastry, Great people, Great experience! I love everything about it! Check it out, if you haven't tried it!

Paczkis and Bismarck's is all you need to know. We had never been here before, so having 2 of us, we needed two each. They were a tad expensive, 20 dollars for 4. But they were DELICIOUS!! My favorite one was the deconstructed Boston cream pie one, I can not remember the actual name. But it was a perfect chocolate flavor with the light whip cream filling! The lady at the counter was super helpful in helping me with what are favorites for locals! Highly recommend if you need a cheat meal or something to celebrate! read more

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Friendly team and amazing cheesecake. It was just the perfect sweetness and creaminess. Everyone loved it.

Living in the North Shore area myself , I've heard all about this place and it's magical selection of fresh goodies it offers. I gotta say... AMAZING. My wife and I stopped in and grabbed a Strawberry Bismarck and a Tiramisu. Holy crap. To die for. One other mention was the slices of Sicilian pizza they have occasionally. I decided to grab a cheese and was very glad I did. Delicious! What a sleeper item at a pastry shop! Will be back. Pronto. read more

I got the peanut butter jelly doughnut and it was so delicious. It was everything I wanted it to be. Service was nice and place was quick service get in and out kind of coffee shop. read more

Yummy!! I got a strawberry/blueberry cake here for my boyfriend. It was delicious, the frosting was light and went so well with the vanilla cake. And the fruits on it wasn't tart at all. Had a M&M cookie, and that was amazing! So soft and chewy. Butternut donut was good, too. Iced Coffee, meh. Service, meh. I got a weird vibe from the lady that was helping me. Also, there is no line, you just kinda bunch up around and wait until someone says "NEXT!?" and go up to them. read more

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Love coffee time! Easily the best pastries in Salem and maybe the whole north shore! The other day picked up 2 individual chocolate cake with a chocolate mouse in between the layers and vanilla frosting on top and chocolate bits! So light and airy with a mouthful of flavor! read more

Fantastic old school doughnuts. Their Eastern-European delicacies are also amazing, and are typically very hard to find. The staff is uber friendly, and they do their best to get you in and out quickly. I think their coffee is a bit weak though. read more

Donuts are pretty good (apple cider, pumpkin spice). Bismarck cream is v yummy, our favorite of the lot. Clean toilets and easy parking in front. read more

The Bismarcks are delicious we went into the store at 8pm and it was still fresh and the staff was very helpful the walnut pie was delicious.. my husband loves it the hot chocolate was ok .. I definitely recommend this place read more

Coffee Time is my go to for donuts. In particular, I am a big fan of the multiple coconut varieties such as chocolate coconut and jelly coconut. I have also gotten some of the other pastries here including cookies, pie and fruit crumbles and have never been disappointed. They do have a lot of fancy drinks on the menu and I'm sure many of them are delicious, but the basic coffee there is just ok IMO. read more

They made a fantastic looking cake for my son's graduation. I was looking for something different and as always Coffee Time came through. read more

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This place is awesome! Had to wait outside because they are conscientious of covid distancing. Peeking inside through the window, you see a galore of paste rows, muffins, cakes and donuts. It was hard to decide what to eat! Everything was very good. I will be back! read more

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Love this place! We are from Northern NY and always make it a priority to stop here when we're in eastern MA. Love the biscuits!

My boyfriend and I have been coming here for around 2 years now and are always met with warm and welcoming faces. The employees are very friendly and willing to remake your order if necessary. Our go-to drinks are the Vietnamese iced coffee and iced coffee with hazelnut syrup. The strawberry Bismarck's are delicious and made fresh everyday. read more

This place has incredible coffee and baked goods!! I had a pumpkin coffee with almond milk and a peanut butter and jelly donut. The donut was one of the most decadent treats I have ever had. Absolutely sinful and delicious!! read more

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I stopped by to grab a couple of goodies - the Strawberry bismark and the chocolate honey dipped donuts. The bismark had an amazing whipped cream - I could eat this on its' own! The chocolate donut was what I needed to quell my craving for a solid donut. Service was super patient as we looked through all of the cases to decide what we wanted. Parking is available which is super helpful in the area. read more

I was really excited for this bakery after reading the reviews online. Overall, I found the experience quite average. The doughnuts we got were all cakey, not fluffy like I had anticipated. We didn't finish them. The coffee and lattes were good but nothing exceptional, and the flavored latte we got was very sweet; we also didn't end up finishing them. The pastries themselves were good (cannoli was delicious, as was the turnover). Restrooms were very clean. Service was OK. I think it depends on who you get. One person seemed very friendly, another seemed very annoyed with us lol and eager to finish our order - I get it's so busy with tourists now, and everyone has off days. Overall, this is an average, well-priced place to make a pit stop. I wouldn't go out of my way for it like we did. read more

Great bagels, however a worker by the name of Ben was extremely rude. Customer experience could improve. read more

What an amazing bakery! Great products and super nice staff! We were visiting the area and went every day of our trip. I already miss the Bismarcks! read more

Wonderful pastries and coffee. Went for the 1st time Friday when visiting Salem. It was late and my group and I tried 5 different pastries. So good, we took a box full home. I will definitely go again. read more

We were so happy to see how perfect the cake we ordered for my daughter's baby shower came out. It looked just like the picture I sent. The cake was so delicious. I ordered the lemon berry delight cake. It was a hit with everyone! Thank you for a perfect cake. read more

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3.5/5 ~5pm on a Friday, a few people in line and a few people in the seating area. Pros: -Lots of tasty baked good options, even at 5PM on a Friday, though donut selection was somewhat limited -Parking lot -Nice staff Cons: -Donuts are slightly stale at 5PM. Since they're open until 11PM I'm not sure if donuts are made throughout the day or you need to get there before noon to ensure freshness. -- Chocolate Frosted Yeast donut with chocolate frosting. This is a pretty tiny donut (tinier than the cake donut), though on the bright side it helps with portion control. The yeast donut dough was noticeably less fresh than the cake donut dough, so if you plan to come late, opt for cake. The chocolate frosting was decent. Tasted similar to Dunkin' Donuts' Chocolate Frosted to me. Double Chocolate Glazed chocolate cake donut with chocolate frosting and sprinkles. This donut seemed fairly fresh, even at 5pm! Slight crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and not too sweet. Out of the 2, would get this again. $3.40 for 2 donuts. read more

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What a great place to walk up get a coffee and a sweet treat, and enjoy your day. Don't worry about a line, it moves faster than you can make up your mind on what to order. We tasted many items and all were great. read more

Coffee Time serves excellent coffee and amazing pastries. Very friendly and efficient staff. They are often busy but it is always worth the wait. Our Fathers day cake, ordered a few days in advance, was perfect. Not too sweet and with abundant fresh fruit and fresh whipped cream. Much recommended. read more

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This is my first review ever and I had to make one for this place. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful! The pastries are plentiful and so delicious! Some of the best coffee and pastries I've ever had and everything was so fresh! I went late at night too just to stop by! So shocked this place isn't all over social media but, the Bismarck's are out of this world delicious! I loved this place and it feels like a slice of life place! Will be coming back again! read more

Came here late at night and Jacob made great recommendations. He was welcoming and extremely helpful. It's a shame that during the pandemic the shop won't allow tips (not even cash tips). Regardless they have very tasty treats. read more

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Came here in search of a bagel while walking around Salem. There was a line out the door when we arrived (mostly old ladies...just an observation and not a judgment), but it moved faster than expected. Bacon egg and cheese sandwich on a bagel tasted good but they use a microwave to heat up the ingredients right in front of you. Definitely go for the baked goods rather than the sandwiches. Cold brew was really good. Chocolate frosted donut was also really good. read more

Such a classic, old school dessert place--delicious coffees, teas, donuts, baked goods, etc. fantastic.

By far , one of the best donut or pastries,cakes & coffee. Great staff and a great morning starter fir the day. Love coming here every chance I get read more

I love everything about Coffee Time. I get whatever looks best and it's always a hit at parties. You can't go wrong here but expect a line at holidays. read more

We tried this spot in a frozen weekend away in Salem and it was fantastic! There was a line and it was first thing in the am so hope we're high. Their doughnuts are out of this world and there was a wide variety to choose from. Only, wish I had gotten more for the road trip home! read more