This place is so much fun! If you're a fan of pinball machines, as I am, you will be awed and delighted. The most fun I've had with 20 dollars worth of quarters in a long time, long time even while realizing my skill level is preschool level now. The food is fantastic bar food. Fries with gorgonzola and bacon? Burgers cooked to your preferrred temperature with the CHEESE INSIDE of it? OMG yes!! The service is way above average. Genuinely happy people work here who ask frequently if you need anything and if everything is ok and they seem to really care if it is. A diverse crowd is another plus. From just old enough to drink to just joined AARP. There was even a lovely drag queen gracing the bar. The bathrooms were clean and properly stocked. This place is definitely going into permanent rotation. read more

This place is awesome!!! Old school games (including pinball) and a great happy hour menu!! Perfect to escape children and to play arcade games while sipping a beer and having unique and delicious food!! Remember to bring cash or a bag of quarters!! read more

The Coin Jam - Cheesy fries - American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Awesome atmosphere, awesome food, plus retro arcade games? Count me in! I stopped in for a quick lunch and to embarrass myself with my mediocore Pac-Man skills with a friend. Service was fast, beer selection good, and the atmosphere awesome! This place doesn't take itself too seriously, which I like. I'm only sad I didn't have more time to spend here. Definitely returned with husband in tow for a date night! read more

Video games beer and burgers....Yes! The large selection of old time games like joust with many pinball machines makes this place a lot of fun before n after food. They carry good beer and excellent cider like Two Towns Ciderhouse. The food: cheese stuffed burger. Nice thick burger with cheese stuffed inside cooked to perfection! Staff is amazing. I didn't fancy the fries. Seemed like they had been cooked and sat for a while prior to being served. I'll definitely be returning to this hot spot that's 21 and over! read more

Went in for food we were immediately greeted by the friendly bartender. She asked us what we would like and made some great suggestions on the food menu. We got a few beverages and she even found us when our apps were ready! We then went and sat down after playing games and enjoyed our food. We had the mac and the scotch egg, both were very tasty! I highly recommend it! Service was attentive. As we left it was extremely busy but I recommend going there around 7-8 on Friday. read more

Good place to go have a beer and a burger when you're feeling nostalgic. Good selection of arcade games. Feels just like the arcade where I spent a large chunk of my childhood. read more

We enjoyed a fun evening out here! The atmosphere is very cool. The arcade games are a blast! We enjoyed a few beers, the tacos and the fries which were delicious. We only had appetizers but you could have a full dinner here as well. My only critique is I wish there was a larger selection at the bar, they only have beer and wine, no mixed drinks. But with that said we will definitely be back. read more

This place was so cool! I love the concept and the decor. The happy hour was great and the food and beer were really good. Great experience!

Great great food... Chili verde fries are Awesome! Pork belly tacos to die for... and Happy hour Yes please. Great service and fun environment. It's like I died and awoke in the 80s but with better food read more

The Coin Jam - Great atmosphere!!! Adult arcade with Amazing food - American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

There was a rumor of this place getting ready to open for a long time before the doors finally got there. It was worth the wait. This is a long overdue review but I'm glad to give them 5 stars. They've nailed everything from the promise of the big picture and concept down to the details of the decor. The food is consistently good and if I am in the mood for something specific, I know I can count on it being great every single time. They rotate a few games around, keep the classics, have fun and the staff is solid. Prompt service and the perfect mix of adults and adults. You know what I mean? This could EASILY have been a one-trick pony where they set up and then never listen or improve or maintain. They earn their awards (Gold medals in just about every category) and the vibe nails it. They took their time getting it right and didn't cut a single corner. They are a huge, solid contribution to Salem. read more

I enjoy coming here! It's one of the most visited bars in Salem Downtown with great food and an amazing staff. My first experience here was with Anais. She is very kind, chatted with me, and made sure to frequently check on me throughout the night. It was so busy and I wouldn't have been displeased waiting for food or service, but Coinjam was very efficient. I doubt it took longer than fifteen minutes for my food. Regardless, I played Pacman and Asteroids while I waited. Oh, all the Classic games are typically a quarter! The food was fantastic, and reasonably priced. As for beverages, there are about 10 beers on tap. No Hard-A, which is a bummer, but it is what it is. The managers are very approachable. Sean was the first guy I met, he was great. Overall, it's a fun place and I'd highly recommend stopping by. read more

I've been meaning to check this place out for awhile and I wasn't disappointed. Love the atmosphere, love the drink selection, the staff were super friendly--and the game selection was excellent! I could sit and play Bust-a-Move forever. I also loved the music they had pumping out--if you visit, expect to hear Daft Punk, 80's and electronica. The only thing to make it closer to my teenage arcade experience would be to make all the games run on nickels or to put in a DDR machine ヽ(゜‿゜)ノ but I guess the latter might not be advisable for people imbibing!! We were there on a busy Saturday night so didn't get to try the food--but the draw for us was the games and the nostalgia. Until next time! read more

The food is a bit disappointing, but the atmosphere and beverages more than make up for that.

One of my favorite places. Starting with the food. Ordered the spinach and artichoke dip, and it's probably the best I've ever had. For the main course I tried the Mac n Cheese, and it was pretty amazing as well. It comes in a small bowl, but don't be fooled it's a lot of food. The fries were delicious as well. Nice selection of beer, but not a lot on tap. Got an IPA and it came in a can, and my only issue was the beer wasn't very cold. I did get a cold glass though. And the arcade portion was a lot of fun with a lot of new and classic options for game time. Was a little crowded, but overall a good place to eat, drink, and play. Oh, and even though no one brought the check, the staff was great for service. read more

This place is amazing! I now live in Orange County and every time I visit I love coming here. There's nothing like this AND they upgraded my favorite game...buck hunter! You can now play with other players in the USA! It's so much fun and so nostalgic. You can also order food and drinks so what's not to love. They have so many arcade games I love it! I love their walk in freezer how it's Star Wars. Salem is coming up that's for sure and it's making me want to fly down and visit more often. I wish they had a place like this down here in Huntington Beach and even LA, I have yet to find one. read more

Bar food isn't what it used to be-thank goodness! Great fresh food, not fried frozen $h;/. Yummy fries loaded or not. Pork belly tacos are a dream. Sunday specials. Great sandwiches with a lot of fillings. Get the Philly or burger,you won't be disappointed! Oh yeah, great beer selection although heavy on the hoppy IPAs. Friendly place lots of smiles! Made Chicago folks come back for more! read more

Pork tacos are absolutely wonderful and the house fries oh my just oh my!! The games were a blast read more

The Coin Jam - Yummy pork tacos!! Sooooooooo delicious!! Omg and the fries oh they were so fantastic!! The games were so fun as well! - American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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I Just Went In The Other Day, Had A Bacon Cheeseburger And The Mac And Cheese! Both Were Delicious! The Manager Is Great And Staff Is Excellent. The Games Are So Fun And They Always Have Some Sort Of Special Going On :) The Mac And Cheese Is Definately Shareable :) The Fries Are Lightly Seasoned And Yummy ! read more

Yes, voted most popular and it you can see why. I liked the tacos when they have them and a decent variety of ale and games... no wi fi though??? Lose a star tor not having wifi. read more

Yessss. This place was awesome. For sure the pork belly tacos and any of the flat breads. But that games were great! My husband made a comment the first time that the machines seem very well taken care of Good service too read more

Happened to be in Salem tonight between meetings and wanted to find a local place that had great reviews and happened to find this and glad I did! Great welcoming staff, attentive service, great food, pretty good selection of craft brews, and fun ambiance! It is a nice little getaway. And can't wait to play some old-time arcade games from childhood. Mostly younger crowd tonight but that is just fine with me! read more

The Coin Jam - Turkey pastrami reuben with seasoned fries and pint of Gilgamesh Mamba! - American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Pretty fun, if you're into games (which I am). They have a nice selection if beer and wine, and I hear the food is great. I like the setup of the bar: tables, then bar, then the games, transitioning from oldest to newest. Pinball machines and air hockey are in the back. The one thing it's missing is skeetball... Coin Jam fills a niche that Salem needs, and shows that the city is getting younger every day. I assume young couples priced out of the Portland area wanted a Salem version of Ground Kontrol. While CJ isn't as fun as GK, I'm confident that it can get there, and I'm excited for it to. read more

Blue moon beer & spinach & artichoke dip. Soooo good!!! I came for the beer but would return for the food! Love!!!

The coin jam seems pretty fun. I have been here three times. The first I was surprised that they only serve beer and wine. Not a deal breaker in itself as it is the bars prerogative. The first two times I did not stay because the bar was pretty busy and the wait for a beverage was longer than I wanted to wait. My last visit was a week night and the bar was nearly empty. My party and I had a great time. My husband and his friends frequent this bar and seem to enjoy it. read more

I'm upset they changed the pork belly tacos and don't have the grilled Portabella sandwich anymore. Upon reading the owners response who IS a cool dude, I'm very happy. They will be changing the tacos back to their original state!!!! Also..... As many vegetarians are in this town, put the bella sand on the menu! You will profit off it! read more

Great beer and video games. Don't get the burgers. Sad to say, twice in a month bad food. I'm not much of a complainer, but after the second time something needs to be said. I had to go across the street to eat and then come back for gaming. read more

This place is so cool! They have a bunch of arcade games ranging from $0.25-$2.00. They have all the old games we all reminisce about such as pac man. They have a good beer selection and food selection too. This place is packed on Friday and Saturday nights! I can see why! So fun! read more

Salem definitely needed this place. Legit. Could be a little cheaper on the food side, but it is definitely higher quality than your typical bar food or than I initially expected. Just a great hang out place for a group of friends. I have already seen changes in the games, which is encouraging. It is nice to know that the owner is striving to make this place better by adding to it. read more

The Coin Jam - The kong burger - American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

You have got to be kidding me! The service was beyond outstanding. I didn't even have to look at the menu, just ask for a suggestion and go with it. Pork belly taco = A+ Cauliflower = A+ Foghorn pizza = A+ I'm waiting on the turkey Reuben but anticipating an A+. Look forward to returning soon. I haven't even tried the video games. Food, beer and service overshadows atmosphere in a good way. read more

Great food, Great games, and a really great staff!!! I had a blast and will return here often. The only knock was that a few of the pins needed some love. TRON especially but overall most were in excellent condition. read more

Pinball machines play pretty good, service was prompt, decent vibe. Didn't play any of the video games but others seemed to be digging them.

Good food! Be sure to try the Mac and cheese if you get a chance. No hard liquor but lots of beer, wine, and cider selections. The games are a mix of old school classic arcade and more modern arcade games, as well has a cool little collection of pinball machines. The bar has an awesome movie and video game vibe, it's pretty fun. It can get pretty busy on the weekend. read more

So many fun games to play and good beers to drink! But also the food is amazing here! I've never had anything I did not love. Service is not always great, especially when busy. read more

Great food, atmosphere, staff and entertainment (the games)! My wife and I come here a few times a week to wind down by getting some food and beer before playing some of their many games. Great selection! read more

The wife and I decided to try this place out. We walked in and were greeted promptly and given menus and drink orders. Looking through the menu I decided on the Korean pork belly tacos. My wife got the Kong jr. Which is the pulled pork sliders. We also shared the philly cheesesteak egg rolls. The egg rolls were great, perfect spice, loads of steak, and the gargonzola dipping sauce is a must. Then came the tacos. Perfect 3 to 4 bite size tacos loaded with flavor. The avacado cream sauce was excellent. My wife said the pork sliders were amazing. You get two and a big side of seasoned fries. Had a hint of paprika and other seasonings. Overall we will be back and everyone should check it out. Plus they have retro and modern arcade games. Great addition to boring old salem. Lived here 30 years now and glad this opened up. read more

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The place is great the machines just like we had when I was a teenager, also great food bartender Jen is great. You have to stop by when your in downtown Salem. read more

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Retro video games (early to mid 80s), check Good beer on tap, check Great food, check HELL YEAH you have to go here. BTW order the Chili Verde Fries. read more

The Coin Jam - Chili Verde Fries, need I say more? - American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

It's a fun place! The food is actually pretty good with some variety to typical bar food. The games are awesome with a good mix of old and new! Loved the pinball and could play for hours. read more

Such a fun place to go with friends. The staff are friendly and attentive. I get their tacos and roasted cauliflower almost every time I go.

The food is AMAZING. The fries, mac and cheese, and burgers are especially awesome. It can be a bit slow to get your drinks and food for the most part, but with it! read more