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    Offbeat Coffee

    4.5 (41 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Flora L.

    Interior decorations are on point! Service is super friendly and they offer free sparkling water on tap! All the lattes we've tried were a bit on the sweeter side but delicious! My favorite was the pumpkin chai. The bakery items were delicious too. I will come back if I'm in this area!

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    Chan C.

    What a fun place serving up coffee, tea, pastries, and all this in a sea of LPs and 45s. You can even play then on turntable and listen on headphones. Some of the records are for sale. Funky fun decor too! Make sure to check out the bathroom.

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    Mojdeh S.

    How I heard of this place: We were in Salem for a work trip and needed a spot to spend a couple of hours post-walk through the gardens, parks and trails of the area. An internet search and quick glance at reviews, brought us here. Type of cuisine: "Traditional Espresso is for Nerds: Forget traditional espresso machines. We rock espresso on tap, a bold twist brewed from cold brew concentrate. It's our brand of rebellion, served in a cup. Expect a flavor that defies expectations. Come try it for yourself and if you don't like it... you can challenge our mad coffee scientist to a fight." The cafe offers novel coffee options, uncaffeinated selections for children and others, as well as a small selection of pastries. Ambiance: "We set this place up to revolve around one word, Offbeat. Our offbeat decor, offbeat espresso on tap, and offbeat vinyl records. Read below if you're interested in that kinda thing. Offbeat Decor: In a nutshell, our decor rebels against the norm. Picture a jungle of indoor plants, quirky art, and seating that makes no sense but somehow works. It's not your average coffee shop vibe--it's an art project that serves coffee. Vinyl Vibes: Music is our heartbeat. Dive into our vinyl room, where every record is a story. Here, coffee and tunes share the stage, offering a sip and sound experience that's entirely Offbeat." What I ordered: A Unicorn ($4) for my little one - a white chocolate steamer with tons of whipped cream and sprinkles, topped with a piece of white chocolate. For me, the warm "Cardi cold foam" and to share: a Turkey Gouda croissant & a cinnamon twist. What I loved: The cardi cold foam was creamy and sweet, and wonderfully warm after a cold walk and play at the neighborhood park. The cinnamon twist was a bit tough, and the turkey gouda cold and boring. The little one loved the Unicorn and was eager for another right away. Why I loved it: The space is truly offbeat, vibrant, colorful, full of life and with nooks and crannies, rooms and spaces that needed to be explored. Cost: Average

    Golden milk latte
    Melisa G.

    Super chill vibe, amazing assortment of drinks. Try the golden milk latte, it's delicious and good for you. Great friendly service.

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    Rick J.

    Met up with a friend on a recent visit and really enjoyed this business and its location. Simple, great espresso and pastries, everything that it should be and nothing more, Perfect! YELP SHORT ANSWER: Yes please visit, it just seems very organic and quiet. LOCATION: Storefront on 12th street but very quiet inside and out. FACILITY: Better than most, not designed to get your money and kick you out, no, rater very inviting with everyone considerate to those working or having conversations. MENU: It is a coffee / espresso shop and menu is appropriately designed to accommodate those expectations. FOOD PREP: Nicely done, drinks and pastries delivered to our table. FOOD QUALITY: Espresso pull was well done, smoother good roasting and flavor. Not sure if they make the pasties but I have no problem enjoying a scone. WAITSTAFF: All very nice... maybe all owners but please tip well, This is not Starbucks, way better, but pretty sure not a huge moneymaker so they rely on repeat business. OVERALL VALUE: Very good for the experience. TIP: Side street parking can be a challenge so plan on maybe a short walk on business days... It is Salem so an umbrella is a good idea.

    Brown Sugar Latte
    Kimmy K.

    Offbeat Coffee is a busy coffee shop on a Sunday morning. There is limited parking in the front and back lot, but there is 2 hour street parking if you have trouble finding a spot. The line was super long when we first got there, but there is lots of seating towards the back, making it not too difficult to find a seat! You can also make reservation for a large group ahead of time, if you're worried about seating. I ordered their brown sugar latte, which was okay. I felt that my latte ratio had more milk than coffee and was not really able to taste the brown sugar syrup. The coffee was good for the price, as $6 for a large latte is rare to see. The coffee menu is simple with espresso on tap or tea. The aesthetic is retro with records and unique paintings surrounded with lots of green plants, making it a cozy spot on a rainy day.

    Strawberry Fields (matcha). Delicious! The whole place definitely heard me sucking up the very last drop.
    Desireé H.

    Their staff are always the friendliest! Always knowledgeable about their drinks and they are happy to offer recommendations if you're just not sure what to order. Today the back (garage) door was open; the weather is perfect for it! The art is fun to take in, as well as the decorations. I adore the ambiance. It is the perfect place to relax.

    Chai tea lattes!
    Nancy S.

    We stopped here based on the Yelp reviews and so happy we did!! The chai tea lattes are delicious and the service was excellent!! We also love the eclectic comfortable atmosphere. We will be back!

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    Christine D.

    Dropped by here while getting a hitch put on at U-Haul. Their sister company is Furbish across the street so after giving them a peruse I headed across the street. Very eclectic upon entry. A great variety of snacks. They are getting started so a few offerings aren't available yet like iced tea but I hear that's coming. They have a variety of baked goods and they have a cart outside that offers sandwiches. I think the cart is unrelated but rather a companion of the shop. All in all a really cool venue. I look forward to stopping back again.

    Hibiscus Fizz and coffee
    Christine C.

    I've made it a goal to try every cafe in Salem before my kid graduates from WU, and this one is in my top 10 so far. Friendly service and a very welcoming vibe overall. I love the decor and there is a ton of seating all throughout the cafe. My Hibiscus Fizz was really good, and my husband liked his coffee as well. Nice spot to relax, I would definitely return.

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    Rebecca B.

    The coffee is great! Because that's important. But also this is the most useful coffee shop for entertainment purposes I have ever been in. If you want a fun atmosphere for a sit down, some time to knock out those emails, a way to enjoy beverages while being an old school audiophile, whatever, this is it. It's a stimulating, welcoming, fun atmosphere made out of all the ideas people who wanted to create something great could come up with. Plus the decor is amazing. And it's not just coffee! Their menu is solid and the people serving it are upbeat and efficient. Go in, check it out, bring your friends.

    Hannah E.

    I'm a self proclaimed coffee snob, specifically of the latte variety. I absolutely loved this place. The coffee was incredible with house made syrup, and the pastry options were so creative and DELICIOUS. Very very cute ambience too. Highly recommend and can't wait to come back.

    Elizabeth A.

    I don't think this coffee shop is well advertised, which makes it a diamond in the rough. I liked the mint cold brew. This is off my beaten path so whenever I'm in the area I plan to stop again should I need a caffeine boost. If you're going to spend money on coffee then it's nice to support local places.

    Iced hazelnut latte with an extra shot and oat milk

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    4.1
    (498 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Came in at just the right time! We were a group of 5 who ordered coffee and breakfast. Once we sat…read moredown tons of people came flooding in afterwards which we took as a good sign. You order at the counter and then you get a number to take with you and place at whichever seat you choose. Drinks and food both came out really quick. I tried the bees knees which had honey, lavender, rosemary and simple syrup with a dash of black pepper. I did not see nor taste the black pepper but I was a huge fan of this drink. It wasn't overpowering in any of the flavors and the rosemary sprig made it look so cute. I got the breakfast potato hash with no tomatoes and it was a delicious and filling breakfast. The potatoes were so good my group wouldn't stop helping themselves to them. I added some hot sauce as it was in the dryer side but still really good. I also tried the matcha coconut scone. It had a pretty matcha green color but it was hard to taste the matcha or coconut and it was quite dry. Service was quick and friendly. The inside is really beautiful and we couldn't help but do a little photoshoot, so many fun backgrounds! Things to note: Restroom shared with other businesses close by businesses and metered street parking only.

    Got coffee here a week ago and the vibes were really off putting. Maybe it was just the guy at the…read morecounter, but he was pretty rude rushing me to order when there was no one in line in front of me. Food service can be rough, but when there's no one in line not giving someone at least 30 seconds to check out the menu is really frustrating. The coffee was pretty good, definitely worth going out for. I also really liked the peanut butter and jelly chia pudding. It was really filling and a perfect portion of protein/natural sugars before my workout. The seating area had a nice warmth to it on a sunny afternoon. The outdoor seating looked welcoming too.

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    4.1
    (218 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Great vibes and kind people! Genuinely some of the nicest workers and best coffee I've ever had…read more They run out of pastries pretty fast and only serve sandwiches until late afternoon, so best to get there fast. Drinks are a great deal but the sandwiches get a bit pricey. Seating is pretty limited some days, but there's usually space to sit in the upstairs loft area if you don't mind people working on their computers around you. And whoever has the store aux, you have great taste!

    3.5 stars! After visiting a lot of coffee shops this past week I would say this one was a little…read moredisappointing for its service, and coffee. Which is a huge bummer because it's super cute inside, and it would appear to be very community based. The pastries were great though, we got the cruffin, salt & herb bagel with garlic schmear, one of the special sandwiches, a danish and the cinnamon cream cheese roll. All of those were great! The coffee was hit or miss for some of us; got a latte with raspberry and vanilla that was great. The matcha is mushroom based so I didn't feel like experimenting with that. The service was a bit odd because (among other things) when we got our drinks she didn't know which lattes were which, and when asked basically gave a IDK and left. Not sure with all the great coffee shops if I'd be running back here, but it definitely has potential!

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    Word Of Mouth

    Word Of Mouth

    4.5
    (1.9k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Took my partner here for their birthday and it was just as good as the reviews say. The food was…read moreamazing and the portions were huge. About average price for the amount of food you get. One meal was enough to feed me all day, and the Spanish coffee I got was mixed perfectly. Seats are extremely limited, but the service was super fast so even with a full plate you get in and out comfortably in under an hour. Other reviews mention rude service staff, but my experience was the total opposite. I wish I could've gotten her name to give her a shout-out. :) I do have to mention the lack of parking. There were still empty tables when the parking lot was already completely full. There were maybe eight parking spots altogether, but that would be my only complaint.

    Oh my gosh I don't know where to start! Everything I ordered was a solid 10/10 & that doesn't…read morehappen too often LOL. Started out with the giant tower of whip cream'd hot chocolate! House made of course so it's even better than the store bought stuff in my opinion because it tastes like actual chocolate. I ordered the filet minion chicken fried steak and it was cooked to perfection. So juicy inside and crispy but not like overly cooked crispy on the outside! Topped with a hot gooey layer of house made sausage gravy. The overall size of this steak was about as big as my face. To complement this enormous steak was eggs, a biscuit & some smashed Yukon potatoes..like they were literally small potatoes they just smashed which was really different to me because I've never seen that before. I also had to order the infamous cinnamon roll pancake I been seeing floating around on other people's reviews. IT IS A MUST.. and if you are ordering it to take home make sure you have a piece of it while it's still hot and fresh because that was to die for. I won't go more into detail about it you just have to try it. It will speak for its self. Overall the dinning experience was great! Servers were more than happy to get you whatever you need. We sat at the bar so y'all should try their drinks because they looked so good and the bartenders looked like they were having fun making them. The restaurant is a literal house and while charming it is small and packed inside and the parking lot is also really small so you may need to get there early or expect to park somewhere else in the streets. We got there an hour after they opened and it was only a 30 minute wait thankfully. Will be coming back again to try other menu items!

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