Taproot Lounge and Cafe is among my favorite restaurants in the Salem downtown area. With expansive…read moredrink and food menus that are inclusive of vegan/vegetarian options, there's something for everyone here. I love that they have jackfruit as a "meat" option for many dishes - most restaurants will only offer tofu if they offer anything at all. The chipotle jackfruit tacos are great, by the way! We've always experienced good service here, and enjoy the casual feel of the dining area. This is a good place to eat a meal with folks with various dietary needs without sacrificing flavor or variety. Taproot is also open pretty late (12am most nights)!

This a great restaurant with a excellent vibe. Food is filling, delicious, and large portions…read more They offer plenty of excellent vegan options. Service is friendly , professional, and service was fast.

Very strange atmosphere in this place. The server was so not interested in taking my order that I…read morefigured she was in the middle of doing something. Then I overheard the person sitting next to me actually ask for a different server that "wasn't mean". High prices, poor service.

Jessica is the best bartender. I also love Aubree! If they are serving you will have the best time!…read moreThirsty Thursdays $4 wells, taco Tuesdays, best birria tacos in town, the Mac bowls are to die for and serious healthy portions on $1 wing Wednesday. Karaoke Wednesday!!!

Historic locations always are exciting to visit, especially when they have been converted to a fun…read morewatering hole. Lunch was so good and the vibe was super chill. Staff was super friendly and the owner even has puppy's she's seeking good homes for.

Let me preface this by saying I'm been there a few times, so my review is lenient due to other…read morepositive experiences. On my latest trip there, everything was going well until I left. Being the good patron that I am, I often bus my own table to the bar area. When I dropped off my glass this time, the bartender asked me twice if I paid. I paid her in cash not more than a half hour before that. She still raised a accusatory eyeball as I said this. Why would I go to the bar and drop off my glass if I was trying to bail without paying? Next time, bar staff, please take your memory medication before going to work. Despite how cool this place looks, I won't be returning.

Called ahead to ask if they still had an item in stock and the people over the phone and in person…read morewere both so nice. The turkey pesto panini ended up being delicious and paired well with my iced vanilla latte! I got a 16oz and am not wishing I ended up getting the larger size. The space itself is large so the tables are at a nice distance form each other and the music isn't overwhelming, making for a nice working environment. I'd say the only complaint I have is that you have to pay for parking during the week, unless you park further away and make the walk. But otherwise, this is the perfect weekend work catch-up spot and I would definitely come again.

Great place with very cool ambience! I guess it used to be a Funeral Parlor. I love that it's a…read moreNon Profit helping young people build confidence and becoming self sufficient. They have really beautiful artwork on the walls that are available for purchase as well. My Gluten Free Monster Cookie was so good and I'm so glad they have other gluten free options too! So exciting for those of us who are limited on what we can eat and rarely get to enjoy a baked good while out and about. I highly recommend stopping by!

We were patrons of this bar when it first opened, surprisingly and excitingly it has only gotten…read morebetter overtime. The atmosphere is old-school New York, which I absolutely love and the drinks and service are top-notch. The selection of common and unique liquor is hands-down worth the trip.

I only give this place four stars because it's not vegan friendly. I only ended up ordering the…read morecajun fries and the homemade chips and salsa. The two were very delicious. I ordered two mocktails. One was a mojito the other was a surprised by the bartender. Both were delicious. My waiter, Troy, was amazing. He helped me out through my dietary needs and was a joy to talk to. The place is small but sits people just fine. I sat outside as it was a beautiful day.

So, If you're looking for a noisy Hispanic bar with a decent taco and burrito cart outside this is…read morethe place. This ain't my style, but in in the area for work and it was a few dozen steps from the hotel. The food at the cart is decent, the beer is cold, and the place is noisy. If that's what you like, go for it. It ain't fancy. Had a steak burrito which was good but not great. On the plus side they had a full selection of Mexican style sides including pickled hot onion, carrots and jalapeno, about 4 salsas, and salsa fresca, in addition to cilantro and chopped onions, and chopped cilantro.

On a slow Wednesday night. Al Pastor tacos are ridiculous good and only $3 each. $1 during happy…read morehour. Sooo goood!

Was diassapoinid when I thought this was lawyer building and could not get lawyer but the had beer…read moreinstead which was pretty good n the grubtruck outside good burgers cheesey ! Seemed like local spot lots of regular s

The rudest bartender I've ever encountered in my life genuinely. Asked for a white claw or…read moreequivalent and was told "we don't do that here", despite there being "hard seltzer" on the menu board. Asked for whatever they would recommended and got a cider that was on tap, only for my coworker ask for the same thing 10 min later and receive a can of whatever brand of hard seltzers they carry. So apparently you do do that here.

Beautiful atmosphere and unique drinks! My favorite late night date night…read more On the more pricey side, but delicious! I've always had friendly service. Helpful but not pushy. Will have to visit again soon!

I was traveling for work and was looking for a good coffee/brunch spot to work at for a little bit…read morebetween job sites. This came up on my research and I was completely blown away. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They told me they make their own vanilla syrups and roast their own coffee beans. After some quick back and forth, the worker recommended I try their eggplant shakshuka and their iced shaken cappuccino. Both were phenomenal! I honestly am counting down the days til I get to be back in the area for that shaken cappuccino again! The subtle flavor notes from their roasted beans really shines through and is balanced by the cream they use. The eggplant shakshuka was also great. It wasn't too spicy but it was a lot of flavor with each bite. I was so into the sauce that I almost forgot to save some to eat with the toasted baguette slices that came with the plate! Can't wait to go back to try other stuff!