Oh boy. This place is special. From now on when anyone asks if I want to go to the cheese factory,…read moreI will need to make sure to specify that this is what I mean. All of the cheeses to sample was delightful. I may have taken my kids share as seconds. I got the quesadillas. I don't think it's an accurate description. Maybe slightly like a quesataco but more than a taco. Great way to showcase the cheese though. I chose kind of haphazardly because I definitely liked one more than the other but couldn't distinguish later. This is probably the best pastor I've had so far. I know of some that are no longer with us but this was close. Ice cream was amazing too. Lochmead is a high quality product and they sell it for a very reasonable price. The wife got the chile relleno. Great ingredient to feature the cheese. Would definitely get again. Without a doubt my new favorite cheese factory

I came to visit some friends in Salem, they had took us to the tilamook creamery but boy does this…read morecreamery do it! The cashier was so kind and attentive. There were self serve samples the moment you walk in and the cashier if it's not as busy guides you through the cheeses. At the end of the building you can see the cheese being made. Overall an epic experience. It's pretty quiet for the most part, but can get loud. I really enjoyed the food and the experience.

This place is always a winner!…read more Today I visited on the last day of the Salem Burger Week (so stoked they are doing one of these in Salem!) to sample Lively Station's contribution: the Midnight at Bangkok burger. It had Painted hills beef smashed patties with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Bacon Jam, American Cheese and Pickles on a Potato Bun. This was so delicious! I really enjoy this place!

The drive the outskirts of Salem is absolutely worth visiting this place. We hadn't been back since…read moreit used to be a coffee shop and little market. It was good then, but it's great now. The minute you walk on you are warmly created. The place is clean and the food smells great. We came with both a gluten and dairy allergy and the staff was incredibly helpful. They were out of a couple of items , but offered ideas of how to help accommodate our needs. We came for drinks, appetizers and dinner. We had mules, margaritas and whiskey sours; all delicious. The pork nachos with their pickled onions and jalapeños were delicious too. The wedge salad and salad bowls are huge. This is the only place I'd order a salad because it looks and tastes amazing. Burgers and fries are fantastic. They have gluten free fries (however I think they're cooked in the same oil as the other fries, just double check) and they're fantastic! The dessert menu has gluten free options too, but we will have to try on our next trip to Oregon.

The pastries are awesome and so affordable here. Definitely recommend as a nice local business.read more

Four Corners has never been the most desired area of the city, but places like Emilio's Bakery has…read moreplayed a big part in revitalizing the neighborhood. Their excellent variety of pastries, breads, and cakes make them one of the more standout worthy panaderias. This is as local as it gets. The shop caters to the local community in Salem, which is home to one of most underrated and budding Mexican scenes in the state. They have a fresh daily selection of various baked goods and pan dulce specialties. The shop is a bakery through and through, but also is a pseudo-convenience store. They also sell pre-bagged pastries, avocados, snacks, hot sauces, and drinks. Their conchas are excellent. I also really enjoy their bigotes, brocas, and chilindrinas. Like any good bakery, they also have special occasion cakes for sale, which can be customized if ordered ahead of time. Their Mexican king cake (rosca de reyes) Cookies and other flakey pastries, such as the abanico are often sold out before the day is over. Prices are not wallet breaking and the service is outstanding. Spanish is preferred and so is cash. There is no seating here, and it's never been so busy that I haven't had time to browse for what I needed. Parking is tight for a shared lot, but manageable overall. Anyone who is in the area and likes a good piece of bread(s), owe themselves a visit to Emilio's.

Excellent service!! We are from SoCal and wanted to pick up a few thank you gifts for those…read morehouse/pet sitting. I believe her name is Nora... so helpful and attentive

Seems like shoppers here should know what to expect and it shouldn't be a big surprise if prices…read moreare a little high or if some of the items seem generic. Or at least that's my take, anyway. For me, it's a great place for buying made-in-Oregon food products to send to out-of-state friends or give to friends who are visiting and want to take something small back with them that can fit in a suitcase. To wit, I've purchased made in Oregon cookies (the shortbread cookies are excellent), seasonings, seasoned nuts, chocolate-covered nuts and berries, local honey, and some other fun items as gifts for friends. Everyone who received them said they were very tasty and enjoyed these items. This store also has a nice selection of wine from local Oregon vineyards, including a super-sweet dessert port, prosecco, red and white varietals, etc. Lastly, every time I have been in this store, the salespersons have been uniformly friendly, attentive and helpful.

We were heading to Adelman Peony Farm, and I searched for restaurants nearby there. For some…read morereason, Roth's popped up, and I read elsewhere someone mentioned IGA, I knew it must be like a market and a restaurant. Wrong! It's a grocery store, with salad and soup bar, and order sandwiches. I just wanted soup, Naan bread & Hummus. Hubby wanted to order his own sandwich. He got BLT. I've already found a table, but it's not a restaurant, more like where employees go for breaks. Hubby, on the other hand walked back to pay for our food, and to order his BLT, and go back when it's ready, and there are no utensils where there are tables, so he had to walk back there again. By the time, he's ready to sit down with me to eat, I'm halfway done! His BLt is still dripping grease, and he had to have strong teeth to bite the meat off his sandwich. They didn't look fresh, it was leathery & greasy! Part gray, part white. That's NOT bacon! I'm glad I didn't get that. My soup was just OK. I did enjoyed my Naan & Hummus. Hubby went back to buy a sweet bakery to share, I put mine in the cooler, for later. This is not the type of restaurant, that I have in mind!

I love coming to this store when I come to Salem. The bakery and meat department are wonderful and…read moreI love the produce section too. Basically everything fresh is a highlight and customer service is really great too.

I didn't catch the name of the server today but great smile and personality. Lots of plants all…read moreover, interesting decor and eclectic music in the background made the place sort of mellow and welcoming. Nameless server recommended the Rueben and it was perfect although messy. Had a lemon bar for dessert which topped off a very pleasant lunch. Will come back.

One of the best places I've ever eaten. The food was spectacular, the presentation was beautiful,…read moreand the service was second to none. And the prices were so reasonable, which was a pleasant surprise. My husband had homemade corned beef hash, I had a Greek scramble, and we bought amazing French toast to take to the grandkids. My grandson loved it! It is located in a somewhat industrial area, but the cafe is warm and welcoming. They also have two of the cleanest fish tanks that I have ever seen. A great place to park your littles while you wait for your scrumptious meal to be delivered. I'd give this place 6 stars if I could!

Somewhere between a 3 and a 4 but half scores aren't allowed. Prices are decent ($11 - $14 for…read moreregular sandwich), especially given prices at other carts at The Yard. Large bun for cheesesteak sandwich but wished there was more steak to fill the bun. Sautéed onions were a nice touch as was the melted cheese. Seasoning was good too. Point lost for staff who couldn't properly make change. Ambiance was very laid back & comfortable at The Yard food carts (separate review).

Good: Taste…read moreRight kind of roll Right kind of meat and cheese Fast Reasonably priced Bad: Not a lot of meat Onions were chunks as opposed to shoe-string cut Green peppers were chunks as opposed to shoe-string cut, and were not grilled If I eat here again, I think I'd 86 the onions and peppers.

Best popcorn ever! Friendly staff, lots of other treats as…read morewell, but the popcorn is my favorite!

I first became aware of this business when a work colleague brought bags of their popcorn to work…read more I was impressed with the popcorn and so it went on my list! The store is packed with decorative tins you can select to contain your popcorn if you are giving it as a gift. Also there was a bunch of unusual candies on offer, as well as fudge. But I was here for the popcorn. The selection is huge! Sweet, savory, spicy, tangy, it's all represented here. Service was super relaxed and friendly. They were patient with me while I perused the extensive menu. If you aren't getting a tin for the popcorn, they sell it in bags. There are a bunch of different size bags, and I liked that there are smaller (but still generous) sized bags that enable you to try a variety of different flavors. I went with white cheddar, Chicago mix (caramel and cheese), spicy pickle, Jalapeno ranch, peanut butter chocolate, and Oreo. All were so delicious! Every kernel was packed with flavor. The popcorn itself was fresh and with zero unpopped kernels. The seasonings were all just right, not too much or too little, and evenly adhered to the popcorn. So addictive! The service was super nice, and the prices not too bad. I think they deliver too. I grabbed a menu because I will definitely be back! Such a great place to have here in Salem. Great for treating yourself or picking up a gift.

The burgers were good and service was fast. The place was clean. I had taje out and really wanted…read morea good burger it hit the spot.

This place is tucked in a mini mall off of Lancaster. It is apparently a nationwide chain…read more This location had lots of white surfaces and windows. It reminds me of a step above fast food, similar to Nancy Jo's and Five Guys. I haven't been to either of those in a long time. Service was friendly, you order at the counter and they bring your food to you. I tried the Bourbon Bacon burger and my companion got the A.1 Steakhouse burger. We split an order of fries. The burgers were good, lots of flavor and richness. I added some ketchup to mine as it was a tiny bit dry in some bites. The fries were good, they needed salt; luckily there was salt, pepper, ketchup and mustard at each table. Solid burgers, maybe a tad expensive for what you get. My total was over 30 dollars with two drinks before tip. But the same can be said of most food right now. They checked in with us about our food, which I appreciated. I would return if I was in the area and craving a burger. I would try one of their specials to keep costs down. Glad I tried this place out!

Kudos and then some to the woman (the manager, I believe) who went above and beyond to get us some…read moreketchup for our Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches. 99.9% of the Philly Cheesesteaks sold in the U.S. are sold within a 100-mile radius of Philadelphia, and 99.9% of those are consumed WITH KETCHUP and for some perplexing reason, Jersey Mike's stores do not have ketchup on hand to accompany their delicious Philly Cheesesteaks. It's a mystery, I have no idea why, but she went somewhere and came back with some ketchup packets, and for that, she has my everlasting gratitude.

We picked up sandwhiches from this location on our way to Enchanted Forest. We had ordered online…read moreand had not been in this location before. Pulled up and there is an employee outside moving the chairs and his shirt is absolutely filthy. Like it looked as if it had never been washed. If I had seen this individual prior to ordering I would not have ordered because if his shirt is this dirty should I trust he washed his hands? But alas we picked up the sandwhiches and went on our merry way. About an hour later we go to eat the sandwhiches (which we kept in our cooler bag) and the kids ham and cheese sandwhich was absolutely covered in mayo. Like someone took a giant spoon and just globbed it on there. Both sides of the bread and then also in between the cheese and ham. I tried to scrape and wipe it off but it wasn't salvageable and we had to just throw it out because the 6 year old wouldn't eat it and honestly I don't blame her. The other sandwhiches were fine but I would absolutely never order from this location again after this experience.