If you are gluten free and hungry, definitely check this out. I came solo for breakfast and they were so friendly and accommodating! I didn't try the fried onion (GF) because, breakfast. But I suspect that I will be back. My laptop died and they found a booth near an outlet and moved me. They reminded me to feed the meter so that I would stay ahead of the ticketing. Outside is a bit gritty but inside it is homey and like a mom-and-pop coffee shop. I sat and enjoyed my breakfast and a coffee and the camaraderie. I will definitely be back! read more

I mean really, how can you be so petty? I ordered a 6.00 strawberry lemonade that equates to a medium drink anywhere you go, and I asked for them not to add ice. So what happens? I get 1/3 of a drink. I've been in the restaurant industry for over 20 years and I have absolutely zero patience nor empathy for places like this. I paid 6.00 for a small drink that was mediocre at best because they don't know how to balance lemonade with simple syrup or strawberry juice. We won't be ordering from here again and I'd suggest you didn't either. Also, medium poached eggs have a runny yolk: if you put poached eggs on your menu at least do them properly. We got hard poached. read more

Sassy Onion State Street - Strawberry Lemonade - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

The menu has so many options, the options are not anything plain. The food options are unique. The serving sizes are big and priced well. Flavor on each item tasted like it was made with care and love. The ambiance was a diner feel but clean and busy. Service was good, food came out quickly. Highly recommend and I can't wait to go back again to try something different on the menu. read more

Sassy Onion State Street - Corned Beef Hash, (2) Chicken Fried Steak, hash-browns sassy style. Everything was delicious. Their homemade Cinnamon Rolls are bomb! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Hard-to-get-to, especially coming from the other side of the road. We ended up parking in the strip mall next door. We were seated immediately in the spacious booth-filled dining area. Our beverages arrived with moments of ordering. The portions are generous and the flavors are good, though the menu is mostly classic breakfast and lunch items. My wife had the Reuben and I had the BLTA. Our sandwiches were good, the ingredients on the sandwich's was of good quality (I like their bacon), and the bread is great. The prices seemed a bit high. With the upcharge for the sweet potato fries my BLTA was $23. Yes, I know about inflation, but it just seems high for a BLT with a little avocado smeared on it. read more

Sassy Onion State Street - Reuben with fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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After trying to eat at WoM, this was our second choice (due to a 1.5 hour wait). We only waited 15 minutes here (not too shabby for 11:30 on a Sunday morning). We ordered the Corned Beef Hash, Life is Peachy Blintz French Toast, & a side of Peppered Bacon. The corned beef was very moist & nicely shredded with a higher ratio of beef to hash! The French toast was huge! Insider tip: cut-off the crust because it's a little tough & get to the middle, stuffed with mascarpone & peaches. Syrup is not necessary, but be prepared for a spicy peach kick! The bacon was very peppery but slightly overcooked. read more

Sassy Onion State Street - Corned Beef Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Good portion sizes, friendly staff make this restaurant a great choice if you are staying at Holiday Inn... since they charge you for food. The decorations are eclectic but fun. Give it a shot read more

Sassy Onion State Street - (2) French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

High prices. Slow service. Food meh High prices. Slow service. Food meh High prices. Slow service. Food meh read more

I love the french toast here. It's super thick, fluffy, and coated with corn flakes. It's a huge slab of bread so I'd only order one piece for $8.50. read more

Ate here on Valentine's Day and the service was great! Our server, I think his name started with a B, was so nice. Our food came out pretty quickly and was delicious. The strawberry French toast was fluffy with crispy corn flakes coating the bread. The hot honey chicken was delicious! Our server said it was really hot and recommended for the side, but personally next time we will be getting it on the chicken because it wasn't too spicy. It was perfect! read more

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Service was great, but we were disappointed by the food. Between me and my partner, we got a carne asada breakfast burrito and an omelette that were average diner fare. I ordered a latte that wasn't steamed well at all but not the end of the world. Biggest issue was with the hazelnut banana bread french toast. This sounded so amazing and we noted that it came standard with Gluten Free banana bread, but figured with the batter and everything else it would hold up fine. GF bread has come along way, especially here in the PNW. Unfortunately ,It did not hold up fine. I haven't had GF bread this dry and crumbly in the last decade. It honestly ruined the whole dish and even my garbage disposal of a partner left most of it untouched. With all the breakfast competition nearby, we likely won't be back. read more

Let's just say, go hungry. Looking at the menu, the French toast was $8 for 1 piece so I asked how big it was and I'm glad I did. It was huge. I could only eat 2/3 of it along with my peppered bacon and eggs. The waitresses were very nice and helpful. read more

Sassy Onion State Street - French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Our typical favorite place in Salem was closed, so we tried the Sassy Onion. My French toast was pretty good, as was my husbands' breakfast plate. The restaurant seemed clean and I liked the 50's diner vibe. Our waitress was super cool and friendly! Overall, we will be back on our next visit! read more

I've really tried to like their food and I can't say I dislike their food but it's just "meh". I think their prices don't match their meals as far as flavor. I find (the dishes I've tried so far) to be lacking in that savory warm comforting flavor. I know they are a Eugene staple and favorite but it just doesn't tick the box for me. read more

Went here for breakfast and was satisfied. The food was decent, but I wasn't a fan of the french toast as the bread was pretty dry inside with only coating/batter on a thin layer on the outside. For such a large slice of bread I would think that they would soak it more. On the other hand, the sweet potato hash was delicious. The spicing on the chicken with the combination of sweet potato and other stuff was really good! The place is cute and roomy. Service was good. read more

Sassy Onion State Street - (1) French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Have only been twice for breakfast so far. They advertise "world famous French toast" and they aren't lying. They really do have some amazing French toast. I had a scramble (wrap) last time and it was also delicious (large enough to share too). Convenient central location with easy street parking. read more

This is their monthly special, a Steak Fiesta Burrito. It is absolutely delicious with a little spice. Steak, potatoes, peppers, onion, tomatoes in a pepper jack crusted tortilla covered in salsa verde with crisp Jalapeño topping. We hope they add it to their regular menu. Service was amazing as usual. read more

Sassy Onion State Street - This is their monthly special, a Fiesta Steak Burrito. It is absolutely delicious and we hope they add it to their regular menu. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

The best breakfast spot in Salem! Came to visit Oregon on vacation and out of all the places we tried this was by far the best! We ordered the cinnamon swirl french toast that was covered in caramelized apples. Their maple and raspberry syrups taste home made and delicious! I had the sweet potato hash and it was amazing! Sweet potatoes, poached eggs, jalapeños, mushrooms and covered in a delicious sauce. It was so good I took this home for leftovers and ate it for breakfast the next day. The staff was so kind and attentive. They accommodated the wheelchair by giving us a big table with lots of space. The inside had an upscale diner feel to it. And they sell really cute Sassy Onion shirts! 10/10 breakfast I will be stopping here again on my next visit to Oregon! read more

Sassy Onion State Street - Apple Sinnamon Roll Swirl French Toast, Sweet Potato Hash Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

A wonderful place for a very filling breakfast. They were very quick to get the food out when I went. Not too busy. Loved my food so much I ate every last bite. I've been hearing about this local place for years and finally stopped. Glad I did. read more

Sassy Onion State Street - Heaven on a plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

If I lived here I would eat at this restaurant always! The chicken was so tender and delicious, usually I can only get the frozen strips from the store as a gluten free eater. The fries are well seasoned and crispy. The staff was very friendly and nice and the restaurant was clean and cute like a little diner. read more

Sassy Onion State Street - Gluten free (3) Chicken Strips & Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Have dined here often. Love this place. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Food options abound and there are sooooo many choices Highly recommended read more

1st time here. Had a 15 minute wait time, got a gf bun / burger( never again!! , no flavor,tasted blah!!!....and gf onion rings ( so good !) and side salad ( so good !) atmosphere was nice and comfortable, ambience was nice. Price wasn't too bad regarding the times we are in. Waitress was very friendly and attentive! read more

This will definitely be my "go to" breakfast place. There are so many delicious choices. The food came quickly. The service was amazing. read more

One of the few upscale places open on Sunday afternoon on this holiday weekend. I got there about an hour before closing. Looks like they are more breakfast oriented. I'm grateful for the waiter for pointing out the lunch specials before I went through the whole menu. I really enjoyed the Spinach Artichoke Melt. Overall very good as I was not in the mood for breakfast or fast food. I was looking for a place walking distance to the capitol after hiking 10 miles at Silver Falls read more

This is only my second time here, but it's my favorite breakfast place in the area. They have a ton of gf options. Last time I was here I had a skillet. This time I had the chocolate chip pancakes and a side of bacon. Everything was so yummy and sometimes gf pancakes are gross, but these were tasty and a good texture. They gave me a side of whipped cream for my pancakes. Go for the full sugar coma or go home 15 minute wait on a Saturday morning at 1030am... totally worth it. Staff is amazing and genuinely happy to be there. Our server was very helpful and kind and not overbearing. Love that they bring the portable terminal to you to pay at the end. I feel that every business should have it in today's day and age. It also lifts pressure for the business too since the card is never out of the customers sight. Our server offered to split up are bill too, which was extremely helpful and appreciated. read more

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So many gluten free options. Great place for brunch. Gluten free banana bread is incredible!

I highly recommend this place. I had the an Diego burrito with carne Asada. The salsa was very fresh. Burrito was on point! You must try the honey jalapeño gravy. Spicy bloody Mary was awesome. Large and great flavor. I love that they had vegan options as well. The toast was out of this world. Next time I'm in Oregon I'll come back! ​ read more

Sassy Onion State Street - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

This is our family favorite for bunch. The food is consistently amazing and the staff is incredible! They are kind and patient with kids and adults. This place is not pretentious it is good food and good people. read more

They are always friendly and welcoming. Foods are good. Especially their original French bread! It's huge! So I can't eat all but I can enjoy next day! We ordered hazelnut banana bread green h bread and chicken fried steak with hash brown and homemade biscuit. That was good classic breakfast. Now we need a nap! Lol read more

Sassy Onion State Street - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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The food and service under the owners when the business was on State Street was high quality... always fantastic! The food and service since moving to Market Street is very poor. This is one step up from McDonalds. read more

Stopped by on our way from Portland to Eugene. Service was great, skillets were awesome, but will say the French toast was a little disappointing. It was good, but we're traditional French toast people so didn't hit the mark. Overall recommend if you're in the area. read more

Solid breakfast and brunch spot. We went here after a hike in Silver Falls and the food was delicious. Highlights: biscuit and gravy, Captain sandwich, and some Gordo scramble. read more

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Great option for gluten free diet needs. Came in at 1:15pm when they closed at 2pm. Very nice staff and menu had lots of options. We had the gf chicken strips, fries and onion rings. Everything was fresh and came out quick. Smoothie was huge and the homemade Italian bread was so soft. Great place for lunch downtown! read more

The French toast while it could have been delicious, is a huge thick, couple inches of bread. However they didn't do an egg soak so the middle, just below the surface it was nothing but dried bread and it was cold. My sister's biscuits and gravy was also cold. The hashbrowns were burned and cold, which is hard to do. The service was good though. They switched my food easily. It wasn't very hot when it came out either. I can't figure out if there was cold air whipping through the kitchen or what. read more

Always get amazing service when we are here. If you are lookin for a Hash! THIS IS THE PLACE!

Good food, attentive staff and something for everyone. They have gluten free and low carb options. Could be considered a little spendy but anymore most places are. Love French toast? This place serves a variety! Portions are generous and both a pitcher of water and a coffee pot-carafe is left at the table for patrons to help themselves after the server fills your glass and mug. They are friendly and check on you but not pushy or rushing you. They also clear your dishes when you're done with them but allow you time to sit, visit or have your fill of coffee. A good place to visit in Salem. They now have two locations. I prefer State street for atmosphere but Market street for parking. State street parking is diagonal head-in on street parking for a fee (might just be Mon-Fri) while Market street has ample parking in their lot for free. read more

Breakfast is great. Menu is great. Knowledgeable staff. Good service Chopped salad is to die for read more

I was visiting recently from Missouri. The prices shocked me a little. I had the Reuben & fries, & a Mocha Coffee drink. All was delicious! My server was Christen. She was very good. Pleasant, Prompt & Accommodating. Restaurant was clean & well lit. read more

GREAT customer service but unfortunately found a hair in my first bite. This was enough for me not to come back. read more

Sassy Onion State Street - Hair in food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

We had a deliver order that was messed up by the delivery service, but the restaurant on Market Street made it right, at their own expense. Fantastic food, fantastic service. read more

I'm not sure if this is a recent development or if it's always been this way, but this restaurant is disorganized. My friend placed an order for me to pick up over the phone and paid in advance. When I went to the restaurant, there was a bit of fumbling to try to figure out the status of the order. When it was finally ready, I mentioned it had been prepaid and the employee said she wasn't sure. I pointed to the charge line on the receipt and she still said she needed to verify with someone else first. That aside, the food itself was good. I ordered an omelet, which came with hash browns and toast. The omelet was huge and had the perfect ratio of filling, cheese and egg. The hash browns, despite sitting in a take out box, we're still crispy and well-seasoned. Breakfast food is always better to eat right away, so my food probably would have been even better if we had eaten in. Hopefully if I return, the pickup/paying experience won't be so difficult! read more

Sassy Onion State Street - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon