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    Not Ya Mama's Vegan Cafe

    4.4 (32 reviews)
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    Chick'n Caesar Wrap
    Sara F.

    Food was decent, not my favorite vegan place but satisfied my hunger. The place was very casual and in a perfect area for exploring Salem.

    Crispy Chick'n Sandwich and chips ($19 total)
    Rachel S.

    One of the only vegan spots in Salem, I knew I needed to try this, and although I was initially stunned by the higher prices ($17 for a burger with an additional $5-7 to add on fries), the portions are quite generous, and I really enjoyed the food. The crispy chickn sandwich was cooked to the perfect texture, arrived hot, and had just the right amount of sauce. I got chips instead of fries which were only $2.25, going to show how they probably make their money. I also got their apple cider ($5.50) which was quite refreshing and aromatic. Overall, the food was so delicious but like most of Salem, prices are jacked up!

    Chickun Caesar Salad
    Jay C.

    Salem has understandably developed its city's economy around the infamous witch trials. And while it does take effort to look past the kitsch to learn about this terrible history, you don't have to look far to find amazing vegan food. Not Ya Mama's Vegan, recently relocated from Worcester, serves the BEST vegan chick'n patty. It's moist, plump, and thick and made fully in-house, confirmed by the nice man at the counter. So good, we got it on two dishes, the Caesar salad and the crispy chick'n sandwich. Not to discount its other offerings. It just means we're saving it for the next time we roll through (I'm looking at you, Reuben sandwich). NYMV is located on the north end of Witch City Mall, with a spacious dining area, and is not to be missed.

    Menu pg 1
    Pete D.

    Nice to have another vegan restaurant option North of Boston. Not Ya Mama's Vegan (formerly in Worcester) has opened up a new location in the original Jodi Bee's location which is just to the right of the main door to the Witch City museum. Tried an iced matcha, side of mac and cheese and a Rueben and all of the food was good.

    The Reuben, Full order French Fries, Mac n Cheese, Crispy Chick'n Sandwich
    Ibis R.

    We came here to try their vegan food while visiting Salem for the day. This place is located close by to the visitor center (around the corner). There is plenty of indoor seating. We came around 1 pm and there were several tables available. This place promotes a LGBTQ+ friendly environment, which is great. Menus are located on the counter and you proceed to order at the counter, give your name, and the food is delivered to your table. The food is served well and tastes great! We got the crispy chicken sandwich, Reuben sandwich, an order of fries, and Mac n cheese. The restaurant staff were friendly and welcoming. Overall, I'd definitely come back when back in the area!

    Test Item (chicken wrap/taco)
    Nickolas B.

    Not Yo Mama's Vegan Cafe is hands down my favorite spot for plant-based eats on the North Shore! On my last visit I tried a special they were running, the vegan chicken wrap/taco pictured in my Yelp photo. At just $4.50 each, I grabbed two, and honestly I could have eaten a third. The "chicken" was tender and well seasoned, the veggies were fresh and crunchy, and the sauce tied everything together with just the right kick. Beyond the food, the staff was upbeat and helpful, and my order came out quickly even though the place was buzzing. Value wise, it's tough to beat. They have generous portions without breaking the bank. Whether you're a longtime vegan or just curious, Not Yo Mama's delivers bold flavors and a friendly vibe every time. Can't wait to go back and see what other creative specials they roll out next, highly recommend!

    BBQ Chick'un Sandwich
    Julian G.

    Been a vegetarian for a very long time and this is some of the best vegan food that I didn't make for myself! In the heart of Salem connected to the witch city mall. Staff was very excellent. Kind, courteous, and quick to be helpful. This is definitely not a place for a healthy vegan meal. They do it dirty here. But if you're looking for some vegan comfort food this is the place. The only other thing I can say is that the price is on the high end but vegan food (and being a tenant of Salem I'm sure it's not cheap).

    Reuben sandwich

    Friendly service and delicious food. The reuben sandwich was terrific. So was the Nashville chicken sandwich and the mac and cheese with crispy chicken. Comfort food all the way. Service was quite fast.

    Chicken Caesar salad
    Danny C.

    Wife and I went to Not Ya Mama's Vegan Cafe again for lunch. The chicken Caesar salad was so fresh and the steak and cheese sub was so damn good. If you haven't checked it out yet you gotta get there. This is hands down my favorite vegan restaurant.

    The Reuben
    Nita R.

    I had the best vegan Reuben here that I have ever tasted in my life! Everything was cooked to perfection and the portions are HUGE. The place is spotless and the staff is very friendly. I can't wait to go back when I return to Salem in October!

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    Friendly staff, excellent vegan food! And great portions! Friendly little place in the mall that has great coffee and treats as well

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    Atmosphere: immaculate, vibes:spot on, service: fabulous, food: mouthwatering. Frequent visitor, recommend to every friend. 10/10!

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    Great atmosphere. Lots of loving great ppl! if you love good vegan food and people who amazing check them out!!

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    All Souls Lounge

    4.4(140 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    This place is a dreamy, cozy, hidden gem. The menu has all tradition cocktails, gourmet hot dogs,…read moreand more. They have board games and cards available for customers' entertainment. The staff is extremely attentive, friendly, and skilled at their craft. You can easily stay hours in here because of the inviting ambiance and fun. Highly, highly recommend.

    Recommended to us by some locals as a great place for "tourists" to go. I can't agree, since the…read moretwo bartenders on duty were slinging drinks to their buddies while ignoring us. (They clearly saw me there; we made eye contact and the one guy wasn't even doing anything.) After about 10 to 15 minutes of waiting with no service, we were about to leave when a server finally came to our table. Since they were obviously busy and weren't keeping up with the crowd that night, we tried to order two drinks each so they could save a little of their time and we could relax without worrying about if a server was going to take our order again before the end of the week. The server very sharply said that he was NOT going to give us two drinks at a time, CERTAINLY not with drinks of this high alcohol content. We ordered one drink each, cashed out and bounced. The cocktail I got was fine; I could make a slightly worse version at home at a fraction of the price (or even two at once!). We we were told later by a friendlier Salemite at a bar with a better vibe that there is a Massachusetts state law that prohibits having two drinks at once at a bar. Fair enough. Had our server told us that, unfortunately, he wasn't allowed to give us two drinks at once -- instead of making us feel like idiots/degenerates for daring to ask -- we probably would have dropped a lot of vacation money there that night. Oh well; we had a great time at the other places we went.

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    Mercy Tavern - Skillet Nachos. Fries

    Mercy Tavern

    4.5(387 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Tiny place, absolutely delicious! I don't have one bad thing to say about the place, food, or…read morestaff. The menu doesn't look particularly amazing, standard-ish pub fare (steak tips, fish&chips, mac&cheese) but they do them EXTREMELY well. The tips were tender and flavorful, the sneaky star of the entree was the salad with feta though. I'm pretty sure the feta was marinated in whatever outstanding salad dressing they use. The havarti grilled cheese with avocado, garlic aioli and fried egg...C'mon. You have to spend the extra $2 for the bacon jam, you will not regret it. I'm sure we've all seen truffle fries right? Some bullshit frozen garbage either drowned in cheap truffle oil, or "dusted" with truffle salt. Well, they don't do that crap here, however they do garlic fries. Hand cut, with whole cloves of roasted garlic all over. Not one or two cloves, like several heads worth of glorious, slow-roasted garlic. I managed to scrounge a couple spoonfuls of the kids mac&cheese from my son, almost lost a finger in the attempt and I found out why. They put just as much effort into the kids food as the adults. If you need a break from your witchy business in Salem, definitely stop in here.

    Mac and cheese was just ehhhh, but the havarti grilled cheese was a YES. The clam chowder was cold,…read moreso I'd skip. cocktails are super unique. Definitely order the sun damage! I got the mocktail version and it was so tasty. The live music they had this night started at 9 and was super funky. You can't really have conversations during it, it's very loud, so don't go there if you're trying to have deep conversations instead of vibing to some music lol. Overall I would go back for drinks and music again!

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    Whole roasted garlic!! DELICIOUS!

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    Howling Wolf Taqueria - Free Chips & Salsa appetizer while you order

    Howling Wolf Taqueria

    3.8(1.4k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Nothing more annoying than a review that starts with "I'm from Texas/California and I know Mexican…read morefood" blah blah blah shut your trap. No one cares. But guess what? I'm from LA and also spent most of my life in NYC and I know what good Mexican food tastes like.... And guess what?! Howling Wolf might be the best Mexican food on the east coast. Sure, it's a little pricey ($19 for a burrito?! Really?) but I didn't eat in the restaurant so I can't speak to the level of service or detail that comes with that price. I did take out. I f***g hate take out but we were passing through Salem and it was cold and the gf didn't want to eat out. This is really amazing Mexican food. I got the steak tip burrito. 9.5 out of 10. Gf got quesadilla (with carne asada) and I noticed another diner said it was soggy. I disagree. But JUST order the steak tips. Next level. Absolutely loved it. Salsa - very acidic but delish. They also gave us enough for two meals. Guac, solid. Needed salt - but that's not a crime. Only criticism- no one greeted me when I came in. I worked in the food biz and I believe staff should acknowledge you exist within seconds if they aren't greeting/seating you. I waited for a bit and finally someone figured it out. But ya know what - who cares about that when the burrito is this good - best $19 ever spent. Howling wolf - congrats. You've done the impossible. You made good Mexican food in the North Shore and converted a food snob into a believer. Wolf people, I love you. I will howl at the moon and sing your praises forever. Keep doing gods work.

    Seriously good food here!! Everything was delicious especially the carne asada. As a nurse the…read morespecialty drink served in "blood bags" hooked me. Really delicious and sweet-sorta like a strawberry daiquiri. This is a must eat here place if you are in Salem!

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