The coffee cake!!! That alone is worth the wait! A lil small for the popularity but good food and drink selections available & friendly staff. read more

Ordered everything to go and what an awesome tasting surprise when I got home. The pancakes and the biscuits/gravy breakfasts were fantastic. Dare I even say the biscuits and gravy were as good as anything I had while living in the south. Tender, flaky biscuits with sausage gravy that was soo good I didn't have to add anything to it to make it taste better! Crispy bacon and soft scrambled eggs to perfection.. I'm hungry already. Also had the fish and chips. Wow! The fish was tender, moist and had the best crunchy coating that was flavorful and just delicious. And best of all, how many places do you know that serve everything on their breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner menus all day long!! Think I'll head over there now... read more

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Not as good as it was before the pandemic. Just seems to lack the spark it had, just seems tired.

Went here for brunch on a Sunday. The food was almost as amazing as the customer service! I had the chicken fried steak special and it did but disappoint. Debbie waited on us and she was super sweet and kept the mimosas coming! Will definitely be returning and recommending! read more

Toast & Jam - Mimosas, chicken fried steak special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

I had a really great time at Toast & Jam today! I was seated promptly, had great service, the food was really delicious and with fair pricing and portions. Super clean and organized restaurant, I'll definitely come back! read more

I'm disappointed to see other reviews commenting on having terrible service at Toast & Jam, because my wife and I have had nothing but exceptional service every time we've visited. The staff is always warm and welcoming - and have even remembered our favorite drinks from prior visits. The food is good quality - we've both tried something new each time we've gone (about a half dozen times in the last couple of months) and everything has been great so far. The food comes hot and quick. Drink refills are regularly offered and they check in at an appropriate interval in general. I moved to the Salem area in 2015 and have struggled to find a "go to" breakfast place - somewhere with reasonable prices, no ridiculous wait time, good food that has more than just basic flavor palate, and good service. This place is it. I'd recommend 10/10 to a friend. Love this place. read more

Only been 1 time, so maybe it's not a fair representation, but I wouldn't come back unless I was in a pinch. The food was okay, but the interior design and location are bad. Video poker attracts a lot of foot traffic, so the door is left wide open, and people smoke outside. Has potential, but lots of room to improve, both the food and the ambiance and decor. read more

Loved this cute spot in South Salem and appreciated the extensive (comparative to other restaurants) Senior menu. Us older folks don't need a 3-egg omelet. The portions were just right, food was good and the service was fantastic. I had a traditional egg Benedict. While the hollandaise was a bit bland (needed a bit more lemon), the ham was delicious. My friend ordered the veggie omelet, and loved it. Service was stellar! We're tough customers and agreed that this spot was our favorite among the breakfast joints we've tried over the past year. I want to reiterate my gratitude for the senior options. Thank you for respecting us enough to provide an array of choices. read more

I came here because the reviews said the food was great. Truthfully the food was eh, similar to what you would get from a diner with a longer wait on the weekends. Had the cinnamon French toast and kielbasa and eggs. It was nothing to write home about and a 35-40 min wait turned into 1 hr. There aren't many tables there, 7-8 tables and some counter seating but they had multiple servers and they weren't efficient. They had a lot of takeout orders as well so the servers were running around trying to manage things without clear supervision or tasks. The front door was so crowded between takeout order pick ups and people waiting for their tables, it was stifling and seemed like it would be a building code violation. Not sure why they have a video lottery space, maybe they get income out of it but it seems like a waste of space. If you're wanting mediocre breakfast food at best that is local, this is the place for you. I've been to several breakfast spots in Salem that are much better, some with longer waits and some with better waits with better service and food. read more

Me and my boyfriend stopped here from a road trip and this place is great very comforting vibes n the food was delicious.

The food looks very good. However, the toast was average, a bit too sweet for my liking... The strawberry lemonade was also very sweet. The potatoes needed some salt and maybe some crisp. Presentation was very nice as well as the workers. The toast was 12$ but it should be 8$... Some of the almonds on the toast were burnt so it made it taste kinda weird. I recommend this if you like really sweet stuff read more

Toast & Jam - Apple Crisp French Toast, Country Potatoes, Strawberry Lemonade - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

The environment is relaxed, with dark colors and chill music. Buts most importantly, the food is fantastic! I ordered the turkey dinner and was transported to thanksgiving day with some of the best dressing I've ever had; and I do not like dressing. The waitress, Kim, was lovely! I would come back and eat here any day. read more

Toast & Jam - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Best breakfast place we have in town and outside of town. Everything is perfectly cooked, nothing taste heavy or greasy even their chicken fried stake taste light. I highly recommend one of their their Benedict's or a waffle breakfast. Enjoy! read more

On the evening we chose this place there was only a waitress of all trades and a cook. It was very busy but the two of them had it handled. So, about the food. Amazing. The restaurant looks small and the name is deceiving and both are true. It has a small bar, a little back room for slots and just a few tables. Awesome food. Awesome people. Will be going back! read more

Good grub, served cheerfully in a smaller more comfortable surroundings Love the fried artichokes read more

Truly AWFUL experience all around. Both the food and customer service was terrible. This was the first time my wife and I tried Toast & Jam. We were really excited based on some of the reviews here on Yelp! We ordered online and I went to pick it up. When I entered they were busy, a few people were waiting in their cars and there was 3 of us waiting inside. The single waitress was on the phone taking orders for about 5 minutes as we all waited, no big deal. Then a trashy couple comes barging in and immediately goes to the front of the line. The waitress hangs up her phone and immediately starts helping them. I called the guy out for walking ahead of all of us, and he immediately got aggressive - cursing, and saying things like "it's called initiative bro, deal with it", and "what are we in kindergarten, are you going to go cry because someone cut you off?". As this is going on, the waitress is chit-chatting with the female half, almost as if they were friends. The dude continued cursing at me as they walked out. You know, the usual insecure tuff guy stuff. All this happened right in front of the waitress. When it was finally my turn to pay, the waitress didn't apologize or even attempt to address the situation. Just happily charged my card and that was it. She definitely knew we had all been waiting, and definitely knew she was helping people who just cut in front of everyone, but even after the big scene, this didn't seem to warrant an apology or even a mention of any kind. Now for the food. I ordered bacon, ham, and an egg. The bacon was okay, not great, not terrible; but the ham was so bad I couldn't eat it. It had the consistency of beef jerky (hard and chewy) and had a sour taste. After one bite I had my wife taste it, and she spit it out. We both agreed the meat tasted like it had gone bad. I didn't even give it to the dog. She got French toast, which I tried, and we both agreed it was bland and unexciting. They didn't give her any butter, syrup, or utensils for the French toast. Wow...what a terrible experience all around. We have some truly great breakfast places here in Salem. This is definitely not one of them. It's very rare for me to give a one star review, but after this experience, even that feels generous. read more

food is always great here! i love that they serve breakfast all day and have a wide variety of choices on they menu! truly can find something for everyone. the service has always been super nice as well! just a chill place to hang out and get some food! read more

Took my two young girls here to have a nice family dinner. Arrived right before the kitchen closed, felt like I was being a burden, but Randy the waitress assured me it was fine. We were the only people in the restaurant, and the chef and waitress both made sure to do their best even though it was slow. My kids wanted something they didn't have on the menu, but they figured out how to make it just for them anyways. I appreciate when people go above and beyond for a good experience, this is my second time here and so far I've been very impressed. Great food, friendly staff, hard to find a place that has both these days. Will be coming again!! read more

Wanted so much to like this place. But after I saw the staff drop the coffee filter holder on the ground and put it back in the coffee maker without washing it or cleaning it, I had to stop drinking my coffee and questioned the food I was eating. Remember, someone is always watching. read more

Love their food and service. People are friendly and light hearted and the place feels like a comfort of home. Q

Frozen CFS. Gross. Special recipe pancakes? I think not. Customer service, unacceptable. Tried 3 times, never again.

Great food and staff are incredibly helpful and nice! A bust small restaurant but well worth the wait!

Had the Mediterranean Omelette with pancakes and it was delicious. Also tried a bite of the smoked salmon Benedict and That was amazing. So far one of the best spots to grab breakfast in the south side of Salem. It was a little pricey but definitely coming back! read more

Toast & Jam - Smoked Salmon Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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First review I did in 2020. Fast forward to 2024 my friends and I decided to give this place another try. DON'T BOTHER TO GO HERE! I ordered the senior Biscuits and Gravy with a scrambled egg and sausage. Sausage was burnt beyond recognition. Egg was ice cold. Biscuit was dry as sand with some type of canned herb white gravy poured over it. I did not complain as the waitress already had an attitude with us and I didn't want to further ruin her day. I asked for small box to take the cold eggs home in as I know my dog would eat them. The waitress threw the box down on the table. My bill had a service fee of .30 on it (not a big amount but I wanted to know what it was for). Rudely, I was informed that that was the fee if I wanted to pay with a debit or credit card - however, if I paid in cash it would be removed. Which I did. What is this service fee thing if I want to use plastic? It's apparently the fee the credit card companies charge the business if a patron uses it at their establishment. WELL ISN'T THAT A COST OF DOING BUSINESS? And why put it back on the customer? The customer is already paying your high prices for less than mediocre food. I will not give this place another try as nothing has changed from the first time I went here. Bad food, bad service period. Also, I don't want to eat where I can smell cigarette smoke coming from the slot machine room. Not do I wish to eat my breakfast in a bar! read more

Yaa .. we like it. Not fancy. Open for breakfast & lunch. Good food & pastry treats. Mmm Quick friendly service. read more

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Our favorite place to eat!! Always wonderful and tasty menu items and service exceptional!!

Had to check this place out after reading about it. Went on a weekday evening with my two young kids and my wife. I got the Fish and Chips. Beer batter was amazing, cod tasted fresh, and fries were fried to perfection - a little extra crispy but not burnt. Chicken Tortilla soup was great. Had a little kick and great flavor - try this if it's an option. My wife got a salad with a bacon dressing, and she added grilled chicken. I took a bite and was impressed. The dressing had a sweet flare to it but you could definitely capture the bacon. (I will say that a long rectangular plate is more appropriate for an appetizer than for a salad; I'd like to see this presented in a bowl). Kids got kid food. Grilled chicken, fruits for the baby. She loved it, and said her first word to celebrate it ("delectable"). Other kid got french toast (cheers to breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day). She passed on the bacon (which I then enjoyed) and said the French toast was the best she's ever had (she's 6 - take that statement with a grain of salt). Staff was friendly and helpful. Pretty sure our server was smiling under her mask. One server for the entire floor, and she got it all done. My only issue was that the owner had his mask pulled down when he was running glassware from the bar to the kitchen and back. I mentioned it to the server who proceeded to communicate my concern. I know everyone's doing their best to follow the new rules, and sometimes you might want to pull it down for a second, but that's not okay indoors and especially when you're in a food service role. I read a previous review that mentioned the mask, so I'm only including it to reiterate the importance to guests of seeing the staff closely following covid-19 guidelines. (I will say that after I mentioned it, he fixed his mask for the rest of our time there) We'll probably be back several more times. read more

My brother put me on to this dope spot and it was amazing. We had the potatoe skins and teriyaki steak bites to start. Both were tasty and went fast. My entree was the full slab of ribs and all that was left were the bones. Juicy and fell off the bone. Charlie the cook and the waitress (sorry for not remembering) never missed a beat with out 8 different orders. She and Charlie were for sure on some super hero vibes since it was only the 2 of them. Thanks to my bro, I've found a new spot. Yee!!! read more

TL;DR: Great and cute! This new breakfast place is wonderful! Super close to wear I live and now my go-to for a quick bite. I've had both lunch and breakfast takeout from here. The lunch (sandwiches, tots, and a Cesar salad) was yummy! I would maybe skip the Cesar salad but certainly enough other options to find something. For our breakfast we got the cinnamon roll french toast, sausage, and a chocolate muffin. Personally, I didn't love the french toast. I found it to be a little "egg-y." However, that's pretty common with french toast and it was still yummy! The muffin was great! I am excited to continue to try out the menu and find out all of their "star" items! read more

Always very good. Great service! We go for breakfast often. Later in the day, we enjoy a fabulous cocktail with our meal.

I ordered take out lunch and it was so good! Not to mention my complicated order was perfect!! Thanks Toast and Jam!! read more

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I love this place. They have great food, great service, and the place is clean and nice. There are flowers on all the tables.

Service was nice. I really liked the Marionberry Martini and the French fries. We also had the fish from the fish and chips, the veggies that come with that, kid's corndogs, and a ham and potato soup. The soup was really good. No complaints about the corndogs from my little. Definitely affordable. Really the only reason it isn't five stars is because the veggies that came with my meal were waaayyy over cooked and almost gross and the fish wasn't so great. read more

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I've really wanted to try this place and we finally did. It's smaller than i thought it would be. Everything seemed nice and clean! The restaurant was really hot when we went. But my wife said it was a one day thing. New restaurants will have problems but that's out of their control! I think the food was 3.5 stars. My omelette was LOADED with meat and cheese. I didn't think the pancakes were the best or the worst. We had a couple martinis that we enjoyed. When we go back I really want to try the coffee cake! I also saw on Facebook they're doing unlimited mimosas for brunch. We'll be back and I'll update the review if we have a better experience. read more

Toast & Jam - Meat lovers omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salem, Oregon

I've been coming to Toast & Jam for a few months now and never had a bad experience. Usually when resturants are trying to close, the staff typically go into clean mode and rush people out which can make the experience unpleasant. Not at this place! the waitress was on her game and she was halarious. The cook was banging out to go orders and making mine at the same time. Good food! Good staff! Good experience. It's good to find family owned hidden gem resturant and bar amgonst the heavily chain resturants. Keep up the good work! read more

We had great service at Toast & Jam tonight. I LOVED the Marionberry martinis - heck yes. Get one. Better yet, get 2! The lemon raspberry martini (might go by a different name, but it's recognizable by this description) was very light in flavor & what was there reminded me of lemonade. I loved the fancy sugar rim, but felt like the drink needed more zing (I love tangy lemony cocktails & it was mild flavored & almost watered down tasting.) Food wise I had a very diverse experience. The mozzarella sticks had good flavor but were pretty darn crispy. Marinara was good (I liked the few chunks of tomato in there) but very watery in consistency. I had creamy chicken noodle soup, it was tasty. I ordered beef stroganoff, as our server said it was popular & I was torn between that & breakfast. Definitely should have had breakfast, my husbands food looked AMAZING. Sadly the stroganoff was pretty bad :( There was a whole bunch of water at the bottom of the dish, & it's shredded meat style stroganoff so more similar to gravy. Not bad taste but texture was difficult to enjoy, especially since the noodles were very soggy (presumably from sitting in the puddle ) Dinner roll was nice & fresh & soft. I'm giving 3/5 stars because I wasn't able to eat much, my server while excellent otherwise, didn't comment or inquire about the full Plate I allowed her to clear, & lastly because it was VERY warm in there. Dining was warm not hot, slightly uncomfortable, & video poker machine room was HOT. We'll be back - brand new restaurants always need to work out the kinks, & their baked goods sound awesome! Just wasn't a winner for me this time food-wise. read more

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This place is a bit out of the way from my normal route, but a gave it a try fir breakfast a few weeks back and was real happy with my kielbasa scramble. Today I went out of the way to try another breakfast. They had pecan pancakes as the special. I added delish eggs and sausage and scarfed it down before I thought of taking a photo! Service and onsite owner are also great. read more

If you need a cozy place for a meal for you and a couple of friends, Toast & Jam is a place you should try. They are not simply a breakfast place, they are right for any meal. If you want to linger over your meal chatting with your friends, the staff will leave you alone. The only time they will be noticed, is when they fill your never-empty coffee cup. I think their food is great. The breakfast menu concentrates on classics like Eggs Benedict done in some creative ways. They have the toasts you would expect with a selection of jams. Hint: Try the coffee cake, it's a treat. Lunch and dinner expand the possibilities. They turn out an exceptional series of omelets as well. Their pancakes are perfect, and the bacon will bring you back for more. Get the quiche of the day, if they still have it. I went there for breakfast and came back for more at my friends' urging. My friends were right. If you go there, I'm betting you won't be sorry, and you won't leave hungry. I planned to take photos, but when the food came, it looked so good I forgot my plan. I will say they have the worst parking lot in Salem, good luck. (It didn't cost them half a star, though.) read more

New spot in South Salem! Cute decor, friendly staff. The menu is decently priced with a ton of options! We had ordered two scrambled and tried pancakes and a biscuit. read more