First things first I had no idea how to get to the parking lot in the back. If you don't go in through the back you will awkwardly be standing at the front of the building waiting for someone to notice you because the hostess stand is in the back of the restaurant. Not very tourist friendly because we're all trying to figure out where we're going and looking at GPS and not even noticing that in dark letters on the sign it says there's a parking in the back that you don't notice until you've already found parking on a side street. Just a bit frustrating but not much to be done about it. I got a hot chocolate and it was fine, just a standard diner-like hot chocolate. Then the burrito came and although it was supposed to have cheese and chorizo in it, all I tasted was beans and pico de gallo. Barely tasted the eggs. It was HUGE also and the beans are filling so I couldn't finish it but I was just disappointed in the lack of balance in the flavors. I will say the apple cinnamon waffles were fantastic. The crumble on the top was my favorite part. I would just get that next time. I tried my mom's eggs benedict and did not like the hollandaise so I'm glad I didn't get that, I think the waffles might be their specialty. read more

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From the looks of things this is probably one of the better restaurants in Salem. Fully decked out in Halloween swag, this old house, turned converted restaurant is a busy spot. The spaceci itself is tight, loolts of tables are squeezed in. Be ready to meet new people, lol. The staff was cordial and service was pretty quick. I looked at a lot of different plates when I came in and decided to stick to my regular diner choice, grilled cheese & fries. My friend was far more adventurous with the turkey sausage eggs Benedict. It was good, very much so met the standatd. My friend said her dish was weird, but edible,thought it would be better with turkey bacon. Note: there is a parking lot in the back of the building l. read more

Salem's Retreat - Turkey sausage eggs Benedict platter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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This place is AMAZING! Great staff, great service, & great food! This was our first time here, and if we are ever back in this state, we will definitely be coming back here! We had the nicest waitress ! I didn't get her name and I really wish I did, but she was the sweetest person ever. The place itself is very classy and very welcoming! I am completely obsessed with this place, and will recommend it to anyone we know is going on a trip to Salem. read more

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This was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've had in a long time. From the moment we walked in, it felt disorganized. We waited longer than we should have to be seated, and once we were, service was slow and inattentive. It took forever just to get drinks, and we had to flag someone down multiple times for basic things. The food didn't make up for it either. It came out late, wasn't particularly hot, and honestly didn't live up to the price. Nothing tasted fresh, and it felt like everything was rushed or sitting around too long. What made it worse was the lack of accountability. No one checked in, no one acknowledged the delays, and it felt like they just didn't care about the experience. For the money and the time spent, it wasn't worth it. There are too many better options to deal with this level of service and quality. I wouldn't go back. read more

The food and service were excellent. And the corned beef has was some of the best I've ever had. Highly recommended! read more

Salem's Retreat - Irish coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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This place is great! Hot, fresh coffee...hot, fresh food....what more can you ask for? The waitresses were awesome, offering recommendations and even providing a pamphlet for us travelers to help see what Salem has to offer. If we ever come back to the area, this will be one of our go-to eateries. read more

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The Salem retreat is a very nice restaurant. They have outside seating as well in the summertime parking is around the back and there's plenty of it. Also, their breakfast is a well stacked their pancakes waffles French toast is excellent. Also, you could have a drink there. the coffee is pretty good. Also the wait it's nice polite and kind. read more

I celebrated my friends birthday here for brunch. There were 10 of us and ALL the dishes looked incredible. They were plentiful and tasty and we were all members of "The Clean Pate Club"!!! I had a Southwestern omelet which was delicious. Our waitress was kind and efficient, the bartender makes an awesome Bloody Mary and the place is clean and quaint. There is a parking lot in the back. I will definitely be back! read more

The interior was beautifully done, the back deck could use a little work but the food....DON'T CHANGE A THING!! This was the best chicken and waffles this side of Beantown! read more

Salem's Retreat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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Salem's Retreat is such a hidden gem in Salem. A bit of a walk from Downtown with no wait time! Once you get there, it's just this cozy little diner with good food & service. We ordered Ojs to start with veggie omelette, scrambled eggs, bacon & hash browns. The server was kind, soft spoken and got all the little details down to make sure our breakfast was perfect! This is our favorite breakfast spot in Salem and if we are ever in the area again, I wouldn't hesitate to come back! read more

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Holy moly was this place GOOD. You must try the espresso martini and anything on the specials menu. My mom ordered a custom omelette and it was cooked perfectly - I cannot stress enough the fact that my mom is an incredibly picky and critical eater. The service and staff were lovely and the overall experience was more than we could ask for. DEFINITELY returning! read more

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Service: The host, and servers were attentive and well appreciated their cohesive care in making sure someone checked or refilled water, took our order swiftly and throughout the meal even quick with clean up! Ambiance: Outdoor patio with music playing and seating with umbrellas for shade. Very casual and relaxed atmosphere for brunch lunch or good time with friends and family. Food: ultimately large portions and good flavors but nothing stood out or makes me want to particular seek out another visit other than potentially trying their breakfast/brunch specialties. I had the dish named after the resturant the Salem Retreat. It was delicious overall considering the separate ingredients, but together they had a flavor clash that ultimately that brings down the potential of the final dish - steak had some soy sweet sauce base but cooked well done without being charred to crisp which I much appreciated -veggies were a bit more oily than expected -chicken and shrimp well cooked and seasoned (my favorite part of the dish) -mash potato was alright nothing extraordinary but tasted good and great chunk to smooth texture balance read more

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The best parts of a local diner - speedy service, comfortable, inviting, and relaxed atmosphere, and typical diner staples - with a slight but welcome elevation - beautiful plating, delicious flavors, and plenty of options. On this trip, I had the chicken and waffles with maple syrup, which might be the best I've had outside the south. Don't know why it took me so long to try this place but I'll definitely be adding it to the rotation. read more

Salem's Retreat - Salem's Chicken & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

I had the Dominican eggs Benedict, it was delicious! Service was amazing, servers were kind and very attentive. Sat on the back porch and it was really nice out so it was perfect. I'll be in Newport for the next couple of weeks and wouldn't mind taking another trip to try something else on the menu. read more

This was my first time here for breakfast I can say it was a very excellent experience eating here the food is very fresh and homemade from scratch upon order I would definitely highly recommend this place if your in the Salem area and it is also tourist friendly as well so if you're looking for a good spot as a tourist, I definitely recommend this place for a good homemade Hardy breakfast or lunch read more

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Such a great place for breakfast and lunch. I had a friend tell me that the main area of Salem was lack good restaurants choices so as I was driving in from a conference at Harvard saw this place and took a chance. I was so glad I did food was amazing, bar was fun, people know because it was super busy , but they had me seated and served fairly quickly. I went with the special it was super delicious but definitely want to come back and try the main menu. read more

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This dining experience made our whole trip to Salem! The food was so delicious, fresh, and comforting. The seasonal martini's were probably some of the best martini's we've ever had, and the staff were so incredibly kind. The restaurant's vibe mimicked the ambiance in Salem very well. read more

After a morning of beach coming this place was such a delight that went above and beyond expectations! I had the Mexican Benedict and it easily rivaled many other Benedict's I've had in Boston. The portions were great, the food was tasty, and the wait staff was kind and patient despite us finishing our meals a bit after closing (obviously don't live by my example!). I'll definitely be back here. Thanks for a lovely memory! read more

Delicious food and friendly staff! I loved how the staff was dressed in bloody hospital attire! It really set the mood of the whole town! I ordered the eggs benedict and they were superb! Can't beat the atmosphere here or the food. read more

Salem's Retreat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

This place was pretty good. I got the pastrami hash and it had a good amount of meat unlike most hashes. The side potatoes were really tasty though and the coffee is delicious. This is a tiny little place close to downtown. read more

I have come twice since they have changed ownership from their prior establishment. Both times were on pretty busy days but luckily there are seats inside and outside available. We've had to wait at most 10 minutes for a seat. On one occasion we came for brunch on the second when we came for breakfast, however lunch is served almost all day. There is a parking lot in the back for those who do not want to walk far or risk getting a ticket. Been there, done that. So far we have tried the Salem's Chicken Sandwich, Hangover Burger, Monte Cristo, omelette, Greek Salad, and Reuben including their side of fries, Cole slaw, and onion rings. Everything has been a homerun in my eyes but the game changer is the Reuben sandwich. I'm typically not a big roast/corn beef fan, but this totally changed my mind. Something about their bread, mayo and meat is just the ultimate combination. Although the French toast for my Montecristo did come out undercooked the first time, they were very understanding and quick to correct their error. Out of the size I did enjoy their french fries the most in my opinion. Overall, my friends and I have had wonderful experiences thus far. We are always met with friendly faces and the owner makes it a point to also serve her guests and check in on everybody. I cannot emphasize enough how great of a place this is and for others to experience it for themselves! read more

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Salem's Retreat is a nice place for brunch. They have a cute patio which appears to be dog-friendly, and if you're lucky enough to sit outside on a nice day, it's indisputably pleasant. I think they also had some heaters, which was appreciated on an unseasonably fall day that wasn't quite warm enough. For the value, no one can dispute you're definitely getting a lot of food! I ordered the chicken and waffles and really enjoyed them. After a long morning of travel, it hit the spot in the most satisfying way. The Bloody Mary was perfectly seasoned and wasn't overly spicy. The menu is big, diverse, and everyone can find something they'll like. We had some weird moments with service and kindness, but I have a lot of grace for establishments that are still short staffed and dealing with all the issues of the world. Salem's Retreat is a wonderful spot for brunch on the patio and I hope you get to experience it! read more

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honestly it looked nice but what got me what my French toast being so wet, and the servers being really rude. One moment is when a customer asked if they speak Spanish and they were met with a "nope" and moved on. It's ok to accommodate for people that don't speak English! My experience with service wasn't as bad, but this lady did raise her voice at me for leaving the door open- I'm not your kid! Watch your tone. Won't be back but yall can go if you like. *Update*; see how they responded to me because of a simple review (which was 3 stars but now it must be dropped:/). if you have an opinion, don't eat here‍ read more

Salem's Retreat - proved my point by yelling thru text and telling me i live in a barn - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Food and drinks were great! Patio outside was nice as well. Servers were very friendly!

Small little hole in the wall type place. Service was excellent Food was even better. Homemade hash and eggs for the win. Sausage links are the real thing. We will be back read more

All day breakfast so excited to find it and the breakfast menu is huge with classics and super creative options the drink menu was extensive I'll definitely be back read more

Salem's Retreat - Dominican Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

We came in as a group of 6 on a Friday morning about 9:30 and they were able to accommodate us pretty quickly. The Salem's Bloody Mary was great! Chicken and waffles were prob the best chicken ever. There's bacon in the waffles. The Dominican Benedict had perfectly cooked plantains. Our service was top notch. A friend had the Mexican Benedict and the eggs were cooked perfectly! Overall great experience nothing negative to say. read more

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The restaurant is in a old historical house in Salem and inside is kinda gothic but cool. Full bar with plenty of seating and the bar is open for breakfast with drink specials the breakfast was excellent had a omelette with potatoes and it was very good the eggs benny was excellent as well. The service was excellent she was very nice but overall the place was very good read more

My meal was excellent! I had the Oreo ice cream on waffles. I actually thought it was going to be vanilla ice cream with Oreo crumbles but Oreo ice cream on it was perfectly delicious. My dining partners loved their food as well. Everyone's main comment was that the food needed to be a bit crispier. So, the potatoes, the waffle, the corn beef hash could have all used a little bit more time on the heat to get it a bit crispy. But the food was delicious and seasoned well! We definitely loved the vibe here. Very local and friendly. Our waitress was awesome and gave us some tips on where to go during our first visit to Salem. I was planning to go to one of the other two breakfast places mentioned by Yelp! because they had so many more reviews but we decided to go to Salem's Retreat instead and we're so glad we did. The food was yummy and the service was great. read more

Salem's Retreat - Eggs with Corned Beef Hash & Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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The place is small and cozy but they do have outdoor seating as well- it was a bit chilly for us so we chose to sit inside. The seating is a bit tight. Food was great and the menu had an excellent variety. Our service was great, we had an attentive server and even had other servers helping out as well. Food was served hot and drinks were constantly refilled. Overall we had a great experience and would recommend when you're in the area. read more

Great place, they get creative with their food and have a lot of holiday curated food and drinks. One of the best diners I've been to. I left feeling so full I thought I was going to tip over. Will definitely come back when in Salem read more

Salem's Retreat - Cookies and cream pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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Food was expensive and brunch cocktails were poorly made, 20% tip already included for parties of 4 or more, 20% is usually minimum for tip as guest but the service here was one of the poorest I've ever experienced. Food took 1 hour to come out on a Monday morning at 10am and we had to ask for water 3 different times to different servers each time and was only given water when our check was given to us. Salem is such a beautiful area so it's sad to see such a popular breakfast place give us such a bad experience . read more

Amazing Bloody Mary! Service was quick and food was good. Cute little space that wasn't too crowded on a holiday Monday.

First visit was late in their day -- within an hour of closing so I was prepared for them to rush us along, but was pleasantly surprised when we found a very comfortable atmosphere. We parked behind the restaurant and there was ample parking in the lot. It's easy to miss the turn to get to the parking lot as it is just beyond Salem's Retreat. There is a long covered walkway that leads to the rear entrance of the restaurant. We walked in and were immediately greeted by a bartender who told us the hostess would be right with us. She seated us in a booth and we were quickly served with the most delicious coffee! It had vanilla, cinnamon and cardamom in it, and we both loved it. I ordered the turkey sausage eggs benedict which was served with hash browns. Totally amazing dish. The turkey sausage is homemade there and it was delicious with a spicy flavor that I will come back for. Eggs were just right, and the hollandaise was fresh and not overwhelming. Hash browns were lightly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Nom nom nom! The place was busy but not too loud to easily converse. If you haven't been here I suggest you give it a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Great food and great, friendly staff. We arrived and came in through the front before realizing that the back was the "main" entrance. Was offered a seat at the counter but opted to wait for a table for 3 to open up. The staff was really attentive and updated us when tables were about ready to leave. The food was excellent with lots of options for all of us. It has a fun and eclectic vibe. read more

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Strong coffee! Tres amigos Benedict is just amazing. We were skeptical as we are traditional Benedict lovers. Home fries a little cool, but good. Poor quality ketchup and orange juice. Excellent service. Cute place. Home grown. read more

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Outstanding food. Highly recommend the tres amigos Benedict. It was amazing. The best version of Benedict I have ever tried!

I LOVE SR. Always a razmataz girl.... my favorite place for brunch and day drinks. Highly recommend becoming a regular here :) read more

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from a local, outstanding breakfast once again. Reds use to be my go-to. This is now. Owner. Nikki is the pretty blonde wait staff person always on the run. She and her husband have given Salem a new jewel with bar. Check 'em out read more

Best breakfast I had in Massachusetts while visiting for a week! I don't eat dairy, eggs, or gluten, which makes breakfast pretty tricky. I was able to basically make myself a breakfast bowl off the sides menu- potatoes, veggies (omelette fixings without the eggs), & sausage, plus I got GF toast (which is most likely made with eggs, but I can tolerate eggs baked in foods), and it was very tasty & so filling! My husband got one of the egg, bacon, potatoes & toast plates & said it was good, too. Service was fast & friendly and the place had a great witchy vibe! My only complaint is that parking is very hard to find & they really need better signage on where to enter. You basically have to go around the block because of one way streets and turn in behind another building to find it. read more