Union Cafe

a great cafe with a warm, welcoming staff. we stopped by randomly and really enjoyed our coffee &…read moremeals. the sandwiches/wraps are great portions for their value and the coffee is great! we really loved their mission statement & how they give back to the community. definitely recommend :) ** they have a vegan food option (hummus wrap) that's super refreshing & delicious. they also have non-dairy milks (oat & almond).

Such a peaceful experience…read more Parking: parking available, off street Service Staff was very nice and even explained the build of my coffee order, strawberry matcha. Food/Drink I ordered a strawberry matcha latte and it was so delicious, I would've ordered a second if it wasn't for the caffeine amount. 11/10

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Strawberry matcha

One Mighty Mill

4.4(123 reviews)

0.1 mi

I am so sad this place closed. I did not realize it was closing. I met Anthony on an uber ride and…read morehe was such a wonderful person. I learned so much about how their product is made and why it would be a great gut friendly choice. I started going there and was excited that I had found my new forever breakfast spot. I do hope and pray they are able to reopen again. This was such a gem in the heart of Lynn. The staff was so kind and friendly and the food was delicious. I will miss this place but will hold on to the possibility that they will reopen in the future. .

One of my favorite places around also they just don't make bagels. They make different cookies,…read moredifferent kinds of bread they have pizza they have all kinds of treats you're gonna like it give it a try.

Our market & cafe looks into our mill and bakery

Fresh-milled bagels fresh out of the oven

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Campus Coffee Shop

4.5(2 reviews)

0.1 mi

Heard about this place on their last week of being opened. Iced coffee was very good and eggs…read morecooked perfectly. Service was excellent. Wish I had heard about it before.

I love this little coffee shop. Annie and her husband are always so pleasant and happy, and it's a…read moregreat way to start every morning! The food is very reasonably priced and the ramen is homemade with love and fresh veggies.

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Ministry Of Donuts

4.8(4 reviews)

4.8 mi

Excellent dough! The Biscoff donut was delicious. They have a couple of seats available.read more

Ministry of Donuts is a small spot near the wharf with no dine-in space, but it's absolutely worth…read morea visit for their great selection of donuts. I went with the apple cider donut, and it was exactly what I was hoping for- perfectly spiced and full of cozy fall apple flavor. My partner got a pumpkin-glazed donut and was impressed by how much pumpkin flavor it had. We stopped by because the cute sign pulled us in as we were shopping and we are glad we gave it a try.

Sign

Apple cider donut

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Walnut Street Coffee Cafe

3.0(90 reviews)

1.5 mi

Loved the vibe in here! Friendly staff and delicious coffee!! So many cool flavors to try:)read more

Sad to leave 3 stars honestly, but I have to be honest. I've been coming here since 2020, and for…read morethe most part, it's always been great. Their bacon, egg & cheese and sausage, egg & cheese sandwiches are SO good, and their coffee used to be really good too. I would literally take an extra 15-minute commute to work just to stop here. It was also my go-to whenever family visited and I wanted them to have good iced coffee instead of Dunkin' or Starbucks. The 2 stars I'm taking off are because of my recent visits. I went a little over a year without coming here, and both times I was helped by people I didn't recognize. The coffee just isn't the same. All three times, it took me forever to finish my coffee because it just didn't taste right. And NOW, the worst part... there was a fly on my cup lid during my last visit. I absolutely lost it LOL. I didn't even bother going back or calling because at that point, I was convinced it was simply the end of an era for me. It's still a cute little spot in the quieter part of Lynn. They have seating, street parking is usually available, and they sell juices, soda, coffee, sandwiches, muffins, snacks, and even beer. Definitely a nice hangout spot. I truly hope they switch things up soon, especially with the consistency of the drinks. Maybe they changed their coffee? Either way, please for the love of life, make sure there are ZERO bugs anywhere near people's drinks.

It's not that hard to not burn a bagel.

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Odd Meter

4.7(175 reviews)

4.7 mi

I went to Salem for the day during my Boston trip, and Odd Meter was one of the first places I came…read moreacross. It wasn't even on my itinerary, but the café looked so nice that I decided to stop in, and I'm so glad I did! The music was really great and created such a nice atmosphere. The service was quick! I got the pumpkin spice latte, and the coffee tasted so fresh with the perfect amount of sweetness. It was honestly one of the best pumpkin spice lattes I've ever had. I also got a simple plain bagel, but it was so fresh and really good. It paired perfectly with the coffee. Overall, it was such a great way to start the fall season and made my day in Salem even better. Definitely a great little find!

Fantastic coffee drinks. Love when a cafe has a high end espresso machine. The baristas are…read morewelcoming, wonderful and the space is sleek, modern and comfortable. Great iced vanilla latte, my sausage egg and cheese hit the spot.

Back area seating

Pumpkin pie latte

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Crave

4.5(91 reviews)

4.6 mi

I'm gluten free, so whenever I'm traveling I always look for the best gluten free places. This was…read moreBY FAR the best gluten free breakfast place in Salem, MA. They have a variety of gluten free foods - ALL CLEARLY LABELED! Eggs, bakery pastries, sandwiches, and treats! My two favorites were the butter cake and the blueberry lemon scone - which tasted not "gluten free" and SO GOOD. My husband who is not gluten free also loved this place and had an egg sandwich one day, and some sort of tater tot bowl the second day! The staff was friendly and it was also just a great place to sit and start the day!

Visited this cute coffee shop when I was in Salem a week ago. I was out for my morning run, and…read moremade a stop here when I was getting hungry and ready for my morning beverage. It was super easy to order, and I was intrigued by the build-your-own breakfast sandwich. I got a sweetened matcha (hot) paired with a sandwich made with pita bread, scrambled eggs, pepper jelly, and Boursin cheese (a unique option which I thought would add some interesting flavors). The entire meal of food + drink was perfectly filling post-run. Seating isn't ample, but there are options---countertop at the window for people-watching, or cozier seating by the back wall. It's definitely in a central location of Salem and I can see this place being a local favorite!

Inside

North shore sandwich

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Crave Latte

Cafe Avellino

4.5(78 reviews)

1.5 mi

This is one of the best places I've been to in MA. The owner is incredible and hilarious. She…read morehandles everything and you get a homemade Italian meal (5 courses) for $35/person. She makes everything on the spot but will tailor it to your preferences/dietary restrictions. We got bruschetta, then meatballs, then a salad, then the eggplant rigatoni, and a delicious desert at the end. I can't rave enough about this place. It really shifts the traditional eating-out experience in a spontaneous and creative way.

Honestly can't believe this is a real restaurant. Wouldn't be surprised to see it on Kitchen…read moreNightmares with Gordon Ramsey. First red flag was our check-in host was also our waitress. But we didn't realize until later...she was also our chef, sou chef and prob dish washer! It's a one man show lol! The next weird thing was the menu. There was a "surprise" course where you don't know what you'll get. I'm adventurous so went with that. What I didn't know was it just means she'll throw together whatever is leftover in the pot from yesterday and heat it up for you. The food was 90% awful, not fresh, reheated leftovers. Then we were leaving, no desert thanks. She insisted we have desert, cannolis. We tho if he they were comp lol, but when the bill came...there is no bill! She just gives you the total lol. Pretty sure we paid for desert and the awful food. I don't know how this is an over 4 stars.

Molasses cake, cannoli, & ice cream

Vegan arrancini and caprese salad

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Avocado toast

A & J King Artisan Bakers

4.5(409 reviews)

4.7 mi

Awesome place, amazing food and treats! Never ate a bad thing here, all made in house & you can…read moretaste it! My fav is the veggie press (also you can get 1/2 sandwiches for a great price + still large enough to be a full meal for me at least)

We came here to escape the rainy downpour and warm up a bit with some goodies - A & J King Artisan…read moreBakers was the right choice! It was lively bustling atmosphere inside. Service was friendly and prompt. It looked like food is served from another window and drinks are ready at the end of the counter. Looking at the display of treats, so many things looked so good! But as we can't try them all in one visit, we ordered two of the Citrus Blueberry Corn Slices and two Sticky Bun Lattes (iced and hot). Those corn slices I can write home about. Or better yet, post about it on Yelp! They were moist and not crumbly, the blueberries added an extra pop of juicy flavor and paired so well. It was the perfect snack. The Sticky Bun Lattes were a great warm up for the opposing grey rain sky. Sweet hot caffeine, is there anything better?

Pastries

Almond croissant

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Brodie H.

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9 days ago

I happened to be driving by and saw union cafe standing out, so I figured I'd get a quick bite to eat. I ended up briefly speaking with the owner, who is an awesome guy (great energy). He was running the shop by himself, but got everything ready quickly and i can say without a doubt one of the best smoothies I've ever had and the Sandwhich was phenomenal will definitely be coming back! read more

Meg M.

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3 years ago

I just had the most delicious salad from Union Cafe! The staff was so friendly. The small gesture of coming out from behind the counter to hand you your food and drink is such a nice way to connect with customers. Thanks, Union Cafe! Can't wait to come back. read more

Debra P.

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2 years ago

Second sandwich I tried here. They do not miss. Even in the heat of battle they do not miss. Service is always amazing.

Taylor H.

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4 years ago

Amazing. Great service, great food, great coffee. Highly recommend. You can tell how much the owners/employees care.

Dimitri C.

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4 years ago

Their breakfast sandwiches go absolutely insane They always put love in the food! Love this place read more

Maddie M.

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1 year ago

This place is adorable! Their prices are WELL worth it! Everyone who works here so nice!!

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