Super cute liquor store, my friends and I stumbled upon it despite it not being in our itinerary…read moreand it was a pleasant surprise! The workers were incredibly kind and they had a vast selection of stuff. We ended up buying some mead and wines for our game night! Would love to return when I visit again (possibly in busy October this time instead of calm April)!

So many unique kitchen items. If only I had enough space in my bags I would have taken so much…read morehome. The staff was friendly. They have a cute miniature tarot quarter machine at the front. That is the only thing I was able to take home with me, but I would definitely recommend to any cooks in your life, or just to grab those tiny tarot cards.

I happened to be passing by this place & decided to go inside to check it out. Well my oh my, the…read morearomas wafting through the store is simply amazing. There are so many different herbs & spices to choose from you have to know what they all are too, which of course I did not, but that's ok, staff is there to help. I really pondered what to get & realized I had to think about the things I cook, since I don't actually bake. I also saw on the other part of the store, there are teas available too, so had to get some as well. Another section where there are chocolate & baked goods are a different store actually. So you can find something here for yourself or as gifts, so check it out.

Came here looking for nigella seeds for Lebanese bread and star anise and was not disappointed! If…read moreyou are looking for that rare spice and want to support a local business Salem Spice is one of the only businesses in the Northshore you'll find what you are looking for.

So glad we found Shubies! What a great stop. We got…read moresomewhat distracted by all the fun times on the way in, but I'm glad we persevered to the lunch counter. Staff is very friendly and helpful and the food was outstanding! We ordered a variety of sandwiches, I had the Operator, plenty of turkey, arugula, sliced green apples and brie on a cranberry nut toasted bread. Delicious and plenty of it! (yes, I got a box to bring home half for lunch tomorrow). Everyone enjoyed their sandwiches tremendously and the experience was great. Limited seating area, but we were able to find a table to dine in. 78 years a family owned business, happy to support local!

Hi We do enjoy the store when we run in and send family and…read morecompany...extremely consistent....greeted always with a smile.. great to have picked up to go. Great food...homemade also Dayle n Lenny Spiewak

The oldest candy store in America offers you unique package and candy. Perfectly price and easy to…read moreget to.

There's still remains to be one of the best candy stores in Massachusetts. I really do enjoy coming…read morehere every time. I have a trip to Salem. Very delicious varieties of candies and chocolates. I love the peanut butter frogs! Always a very friendly and accommodating staff who works here! My only complaint was they do not have enough sugar-free options and they should expand on those. Other than that still always look forward to coming here and I highly recommend it!

No place better for the work of Art. They do on their candy. They should be commended. The people…read moreare very friendly there they variety candy is insane. They have all kinds of boxes and packages to pack it in. They'll also ship anywhere. Give it a try you'll like it.

Went to the location in Boston and omgg the moat delish candy EVER!! Employees were so kind tooread more

Kakawa was a fun stop! Pricey, but that was to be expected. $30 for two 3oz drinking chocolates and…read more4 truffles. The sipping chocolate was very fun and I liked that it was all almond milk based. They had many different flavors but we ended up with one classic with whipped cream and one Marie Antoinette which was very floral and yummy! You could sample any before you commit which I really appreciated. We got 3oz cups which definitely felt like enough because the drinking chocolate is so rich. We also got a small box of chocolate which fit 4 truffles. We got a goat cheese, top hat, horchata, and Earl Grey. All good & clearly high quality. The two young ladies working were very friendly and helpful. The decor was cute and there was seating available inside, but Essex Street is very interesting so we opted to take our drinks to go and walk outside. I would love to come back when it's warmer and try the brownie sundae!

This was actually my favorite stop on Essex street, and completely unexpected. My kids saw the…read morename chocolate house so of course we had to stop in. We ordered delicious hot chocolate that tasted like a candy bar made into a drink. I tried the Mexican hot chocolate and it had hints of spice. What goes great with hot chocolate? More chocolate. Tried an array of truffles and all were hand crafted creative concoctions. The space is pretty tight, but they worked to get people through the line quickly. I was reading about the store and they actually started in New Mexico. If on Essex street this is a great stop for a break from the commotion.

Packing the food more carefully! I bought a chicken pie and 7 other items and the 2mac and cheeses…read moreplus the coleslaw and bean dip was placed on top of the pie hence the thin plastic cover moved and the pie was all over the bag!

We have been going to this shop for years now. We always bought the DelMonico potatoes which were…read morealways very good. The last time we bought these, about a month ago, they were very bland. They were dry with very little cheese mixed in. It seems like they are cutting back on the dairy products, such as the cream and cheese. It is too bad, but I really do not want soft boiled potatoes with zero taste. A regular shopper, but will no longer be buying them

I worked a tasting here and had such a wonderful time! Everyone at Life Love Cheese is so…read moreincredibly nice and makes you feel welcome. I got the Kings Ransom cheese thinking I'd be having it solo but my boyfriend ended up loving it and now I'll be returning for more and to try new cheeses! Also the samples they offer and the conversations had about the products are incredible. Truly some place I will go out of my way to support

Cute new cheese, local product and wine shop located in a brand new building in Wakefield…read more Hopefully they do really well, nice staff and products. Fresh bread from Lexington, Magic Bites hummus from Arlington, locally made vegan / gluten free bread and cookies are also available from The Baker over Yonder.

Extremely well organized and as soon as I walked in, the guys were so friendly and attentive. Was…read morein and out in 5 min. two days before Thanksgiving and my lamb rack came out wonderful! Will make this my go-to butcher shop.

We got filet mignon and ribeyes here! Both cuts of beef were perfection melt in your mouth goodness…read moreand very flavorful. This place is truly awesome!! We got veggies here as well. So yummy! Go get yourself some real butcher shop beef. So worth it!

The Soup Factory in Salem has been my favorite lunch spot for 15 years since I was a college…read morestudent in Salem. The chicken stock is so rich and delicious and the daily specials are always amazing. The staff are always kind and helpful. This is my comfort place!

Every time we visit Salem, we make a point of stopping in for the amazing soup. Very friendly and…read morefast service. The restaurant offers a comfortable ambiance with seating and open windows. We absolutely love the clam chowder recipe and the subtle taste of nutmeg with the big chunks of clam.