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    Old Salem Cafe

    4.0 (67 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Corned beef hash, rye toast, eggs over medium, and grilled tomatoes
    Jenny S.

    Friendly service (especially for 7am!) and tasty breakfast with large portions. The biscuits and gravy were peppery (which is how I like them, but beware if you don't love spice) and the omelette was nice and fluffy. They had grilled tomatoes which was unusual and a nice surprise! The only bad thing was the coffee. Really didn't like the coffee: it was weak and tasted cheap. But the place was jumpin' on a Saturday morning! Nice little pit stop on our road trip.

    Liver & Onions, sides of pickled beets (soooo yummy and sweet) and baked potato with a side of sour cream
    Kelly P.

    So glad I happened upon this place as a pit stop on a road trip to Shenandoah. Cheery service, beyond tasty food (ESPECIALLY for the price), and a small-town, rugged cozy feel and aesthetic. I suggest the liver and onions for a full, satisfying meal, but my partner got the Rueben sammich which was MOUTHWATERING, with no shortage of cheese melting out the sides. Only comment is that they seem to have missed the two calendar turns since 2020, as they still have their "TRUMP 2020" signs up. If that kind of thing perturbs you, I'd recommend skipping this place, but I didn't mind, just thought it was humorous.

    Here for food
    Sarah M.

    This is a fun little place that we found on a whim. The onion rings were out of this world. I also had a patty tuna melt the kids have cheeseburgers and pork chop . Everybody was more than happy with their meal with fresh bath was friendly I wish I had the time to stay stick around all day and have a few drinks some of the locals look like a lot of fun.

    New year's eve prime rib special (fantastic! )

    Love this place! Great staff and wonderful food! Always a perfect "go to" place It's right in Marshall off of exit 28 on I-66, quick and easy, yet sooooo yummy every time!

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    10 months ago

    Great Breakfast food! Good coffee, OJ. Super friendly staff! Not super crowded, decent bar space as well.

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    6 months ago

    Service was great, food was great too. Small diner with casual vibe. Great stop on long car ride.

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    2 years ago

    Very welcoming. We found on Yelp. We all enjoyed our breakfast choices. We loved the homey, community vibe.

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    2 years ago

    Had the best bowl of chili today! Great flavor and a generous helping! Wait staff was friendly and fast.

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    3 years ago

    Good, home-cooked food. Great service, friendly home-town folks that will make sure you're taken care of.

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    4 years ago

    Great little place. Friendly staff and good food! They also have great live music on the weekends

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    6 years ago

    Great service and quaint atmosphere! Perfect for a quick bite on a stop from a long road trip!

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    All you can eat crab legs shrimp and mussels on our first order

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