Great place! We visited today for the first time and sat outside, which was pleasant, given the…read moretemperature. The cheese samples are great and learned of some new cheeses I loved! Our lunch was excellent and the hibiscus drink is outstanding! Top notch visit! Everyone was so helpful and pleasant!

With so many great options for food in the area, I got a little anxious checking Yelp, but I am so…read moreglad that this is one of the places I decided to stop during my limited time here. I primarily chose this spot because they have a really nice outdoor patio area so I knew I would be able to sit with my dog and eat and enjoy the weather. What I didn't know was that it had Salem spelled out in colorful letters in the front which made for an awesome photo opportunity. I was really excited to find that. When you walk inside, it has this really bright, colorful, unique decor. There is something interesting to look at no matter where you turn. They offer free samples which I really appreciate because it personally makes it easier for me to decide what I want and it definitely encouraged me to buy more cheese! My favorite sample was the queso cojeda enchilado. It had a rich tangy flavor. I ended up ordering a torta with some chips and grabbed a few different salsas from the salsa bar to try. The food was good and I couldn't leave without buying some of their smoked Oaxacan cheese to take with me. Let me tell you, it only lasted me 2 days. I wish I had bought more. As I was buying the cheese, I saw a family enjoying some ice cream cones and I had to try their ice cream as well. This place has everything. I got a cone of the Oregon mint and honestly I think it might be one of the best flavors of ice cream I have ever had. It was so fresh and flavorful and I was actually sad when I started getting to the bottom of the cone. If you're an ice cream person, you have to try it. They also gave me a card for a free game of bowling at Northgate Bowl which I thought was a really neat bonus. I wasn't in the area long enough to use it, but if we had been staying longer I definitely would have tried out the bowling as well. This is exactly the kind of local business I want to support. It's warm, welcoming, and most importantly, all of the products that they are putting out are fresh, delicious and made with love.

Loved this place! We were driving through Oregon and made the somewhat lengthy detour off I-5 for…read morelunch at Lively Station--but it was absolutely worth it. After several days of unhealthy travel meals, we showed some restraint this time and ordered the Sesame Ginger Salad with chicken. It was excellent! Every ingredient was incredibly fresh, right down to the carrot slices. Meanwhile, the smash burgers and everything else we saw coming out of the kitchen looked AMAZING. It was difficult not to have order envy! The ambience and music could not be beat. Such a cool, relaxed setting and exactly the kind of place we love finding when we're traveling. I hope we find ourselves in the Salem area again because we will absolutely make the detour back--and next time we're getting that smash burger!

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!

This is the most delicious Mexican bakery I have ever been too! The pastries are so beautifully…read moredone and the Mexican hot chocolate was yummy! The owner is very friendly as well!

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

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.

My boyfriend and I stopped here during a road trip from Southern California all the way up to the…read morePacific Northwest Peninsula, and we're currently making our way back down. We always try to find good local spots along the way, and I'm so glad we decided to stop here because this place was SO good! There are plants everywhere, which I loved, and it just has such a welcoming feel to it. I got the steak and eggs and asked for my steak medium rare, and they cooked it perfectly! Honestly, probably one of the best breakfasts I've had in a while. We also got the honey peach latte and had it made half sweet, and it was amazing. I'm also a sucker for fresh baked goods, so when I saw they had fresh-baked cinnamon rolls, I had to snag one for the road. Overall, we're really happy we decided to make this our stop. Everything was great from the food and coffee to the atmosphere and service. We're definitely saving this spot for the next time we're road tripping through the area. If you're passing through and need a breakfast stop, definitely give this place a try.

Great food and service. Prices are reasonable and there is a good wine selection. I will be back!read more

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.

Listen - we were starving driving to Bend and Mill City was the closest city so after a quick Yelp…read moresearch decided on Eddy's Phillys. If you're looking for a design aesthetic, you won't find it here. It's your typical roadside fare - it's kitschy with autographed walls and ceiling tiles. The menu has photographs next to the register. This is "No Frills " but the cook and front staff were nothing but nice and friendly. My husband and I split the classic cheesesteak with rosemary fries and a peanut butter and chocolate milkshake. The milkshake came out - tasted like vanilla not peanut butter but we went with it. Our favorite part - it came with a large wide straw, score. The Philly arrived hot, with lots of toppings and a crusty bread. Pretty good! The rosemary fries were also tasty not freshly grated parm but still solid.

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.

Holy Toledo!! This was delicious! We got the bourbon bacon burgers with different sides. Absolutely…read moredelicious. Clean. Friendly. 10/10. No notes. We'll be back for sure.

Delicious and fresh. Awesome service - definitely great value…read more Burger made to order and crispy, juicy and well seasoned.

We come here all the time. No complaints fresh veggies not soggy bread is soft forgot our card at…read morehome they were kind enough to help so I figured id let people know they have decent people working here.

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.