Depends on who you are. Service seemed slower and avoided us. Sandwiches were good but only expect good service if you are like the mainstream. We are a unique couple and it is always a 50/50 chance of good service. But we smile....people will be nice to us if we live long enough....we are part of the future. read more

Went to pick up burgers last night and spent $44 for 2 custom cheese burgers with side salads in place of fries, large fries with bacon and shredded cheddar cheese (very little cheese and bacon on top of the greasy fries). We thought it would have great taste being medium rare, but burgers were medium, dry and thin. Never going back! Only went because Bo & Vine was closed. No comparison! read more

Service was great. They even brought me a dish of water for my service animal. Did was delivered really fast. Tasted good and big portion.

I'm not sure how to write this review... We ate lunch outside on the sidewalk at Venti's today. The three of us all ordered bowls (which taste very good, with nice, fresh ingredients). However, when the server brought our meals to us, he missed the table and dumped my wife's meal upside-down on her lap. It made a terrible mess on her top and jeans. The sauce gets very sticky in these bowls. She ran to the restroom to get cleaned up as much as possible, and they made a new bowl for her, but there was NO COMPENSATION at all for this terrible mess. I expected, at the very least, that the server or manager would come out and give her, at a minimum, a coupon towards a meal on a different day. Most places would refund the cost of the entire meal, but in Venti's case, all we got was "I'm sorry that happened. He just got to work today. What a way to start a shift!" So, food is very good here, but I'm extremely disappointed in the service this time. read more

The service was good. The food is AMAZING! It came super quick after we ordered and was super delicious. The sweet potato fries are soooo gooood! They have magic sprinkled all over them! The burger was really yummmm and chased with a hazy IPA.....THE BEST. loved everything about this place; the outdoor seating, maskless, was my favorite. Definitely will be back! read more

Venti's Cafe + Basement Bar - The falafel plate and a yum-o burger with sweet potato fries! IPA and cider were so good! - New American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Great spot! They have a young hipster vibe with plenty of options to order from. They have platters, bowls, salads, burgers and much more. They have a great desert option and you can order a drink as well. You can sit at a table or you can take a seat by the window. Downstairs they have a full bar. It's dark but well lit and they have good options! Remember, when you walk in, grab a menu and look over it before you place your order. They will hand you a number to take to your seat. Bust your own table! read more

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I LOVE this place! Sometimes I just crave their food here. I usually get the vegan nachos (I'm not vegan but that cheeze is GOOD) or the Thai peanut wrap. I love their beers here too. There's just something about this place that makes me happy to sit around and drink a beer (or two). I love the vibe of this location and it's basement bar is so cool! Sorry that it's closed off to the public for now. Best spot for your vegan or vegetarian friends! This place is my jam! read more

Venti's Cafe + Basement Bar - IPA - New American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Vegan friendly and ultra fresh food made to order With a local beer list and service with a smile you can't go wrong. Plus a basement bar with entertainment and this place has it all if you're looking for a casual place to eat and drink with friends in Salem. read more

Venti's Cafe + Basement Bar - Beer at Venti's vegan friendly cafe in Salem Oregon - New American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

This was, hands down, the best meal we've had at a restaurant all year - and it's December. I had the Pumpkin Curry, he had the Moroccan Chicken wrap. We also had dessert and cocktails. It was - in a word - stellar. Everything. The atmosphere (relaxed) the food (super tasty) the drinks (best cocktails in Salem) and the desserts (super scrumptious). The service was fun and sweet and definitely spot-on. This is my new favorite Salem eatery for sure. read more

The service is excellent but the food changed after the pandemic. Really wanted to let them know!!!

I had to reactivate my yelp account to make this review. by far the worse food options in down town salem and it's not even close. it's very obvious every ethnic dish they have is made by white people who don't know how to season. my can chicken I get at Costco has more flavor then the Moroccan pita. my girl got a yellow curry with beef and they straight up forgot the beef. my house salad didn't even have salt and pepper on it. you should just look at the crowd inside and it'll be obvious what kind of quality you're gonna get. do not go and do not recommend read more

Upon entering this restaurant On a Sunday afternoon it was nice and inviting but as you proceed to order your food it then feels like a lunch room cafeteria. I didn't know what to order so I asked the person at the register who then suggested the burger. After placing my order and walking to my table with a number in my hand as if I'm at McDonald's I find a nice seat near the window. My food finally arrives and the burger was pretty dry and not very tasteful. Fries were ok. For the $12 price I expected allot more. read more

Venti's Cafe + Basement Bar - New American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Cute restaurant with split level eatery up top and really nice and cozy bar downstairs. Beer list is very local and incredible, which we took full advantage of. We had friends from out of town, and their beer selection was really a hit with both us and our guests. We ordered the pork nachos and two different forms of Korean bbq rice bowls. The food was extremely plentiful and the quality was very good. I usually eat my whole plate and ended up taking home about half a pound of pulled pork. Yummy leftovers! The lighting downstairs was very dim, and I guess it added to the atmosphere, except that it was dim fluorescent type lights that were a little harsh on the ambiance. I haven't eaten upstairs, but it's much brighter, wide open, and modern in design. Parking is always a little pain in this area, but free if you're willing to walk a few blocks. Venti's did not disappoint, give them a try! read more

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Worst customer service! No one greets you or acknowledges you. My sister walked with vision challenges walked in and no way be greeted her. She asked fir menu and the young woman couldn't be bothered. She was too busy working on sandwich board sign. read more

This falls under price gouging and upping prices. It's like grocery stores going up in price on everything. Changing the policy. Call it what you want it is called price gouging. It's illegal. During a pandemic, your not allowed to up prices on things. They are taking advantage of the situation. So just wanted to order take out from here to support local business. I don't mind pre paying over the phone however I was told that an automatic 15% gratuity would be charged as well. For one salad. I have not had consist enough quality here to justify this. Not to mention it's completely unfair to customers I would rather take my business elsewhere. Not to mention they owed me a dish from the last time they messed up a to go order. In response to the last to go order I received from them a few months ago I was told"the cook is in a bad mood." Unfortunately, it's one of the few healthy options here in Salem, Oregon. Such a disappointment. I feel they are taking advantage of the public. hope they realise this and stop extorting money and start earning it with good food and good service. read more

It was a pretty good experience. The downstairs is styled nicely for a relaxing chat time with friends.

A group of us have always supported local businesses. Venti's used to be cool and funky. Now it's gentrified like everything else downtown. When the prices got out of control at Venti's, we stopped going. $12 for a beer. Really?! The only good part of Venti's now is Sarah, the bartender. read more

I headed to Venti's for a much needed vegan burger after a day out wine tasting. It was easy to find, right in downtown Salem, and parking was easy too (albeit I parked at 5:30 pm on a Sunday.) I like the order system and bussing of your own dishes. Having worked in the service industry, I remember how hard bussing tables was. But just having food run out saves staff time and hassle. That said, it was a very clean place with a relaxed vibe. It was a very quiet Sunday night there. I ordered the vegan house burger with a BEYOND meat patty and a slice of Daiya Cheddar, with a side of spicy tots. It was so good. With a completely separate vegan menu, as well as a separate GF menu (for those GF peeps out there) it will be my new stop before or after wine tasting for a really good vegan meal! read more

Venti's Cafe + Basement Bar - New American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

The food here was great. I had the falafel pita with an agave vanilla soda. Service was fast and courteous. Recommend trying the food. I will be back again. read more

Venti's Cafe + Basement Bar - Falafel pita - New American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

I work nearby and eat here probably at least once a week. Every time I get the same thing, one Tibetan pulled pork and one Cajun chicken street taco...until today. Today I order and the response is "we have to keep the meat the same in the tacos." What?!? Apparently a change in policy, and IMHO not a very customer friendly one at that. I really enjoyed the way the flavors of the two different tacos complemented each other. I really didn't want two of the same, but had my mind set on street tacos, so I ordered two of the pork and bid farewell to this lunch spot. read more

Without a doubt, one of my favorite lunch spots in Salem. I always get the Stright up Mac becausevI know it will hit the spot.

Beer selection good, wife had a cider, liked the berry. My burger was good, salad great, wife got mac n cheese and it was not good at all. Limp pasta, grainy watery cheese, bland, nasty. Think it was 13 bucks, bout same as my burger. Wife very disappointed. What a ripoff, 50 cent boxed mac would have been better. Staff, bartender very nice. Mac n cheese sucked bad. read more

We stopped in Salem on Memorial Day, and this place was one of the only ones open. The restaurant was pretty much empty when we walked in, so being seated was no problem. The service was nice and friendly. I ordered the Spicy Mac, which as the name suggests is spicy; like, REALLY spicy. I added chicken to the mac for some protein. Say goodbye to Kraft, and say hello to great quality, homemade mac and cheese. This stuff is the real deal. The cheese was like soup, the pasta was top notch and hot, and chicken provided the perfect balance. On top of the spicy cheese, there was also Parmesan in the mac, as well as tomatoes and basil. Everything together tasted like it was an Italian dish, and who would say no to Italian Mac and Cheese? This place is the perfect place for a quick and tasty lunch. For those interested in getting a drink, they also have a downstairs bar that is open later in the night read more

Venti's Cafe + Basement Bar - Spicy mac with Cajun chicken - New American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Always dependable. The wingers are super good. I usually go with wings, a bowl or a burger

fun thursday night karaoke spot! love the house burger with sweet potato fries & chipotle aioli. also really like the fruit sour ale! the service is fast, and staff are always kind and helpful definitely recommend for lunch, for karaoke night, or to grab a drink! read more

Great selection of beers and always fine tuned food. In addition to the basement bar they also have outdoor seating out on the sidewalk. Frequent live music too!!! read more

The salt and pepper beef is delicious! I had it ontop of the mac n cheese and it made my day. The peanutbutter chocolate porter was smooth and and you really taste the peanut butter. I loved it because it wasn't so sweet. Last but definitely not least the creme brulee was just right read more

When asking for recommendations on good places to eat in Salem, multiple people told us to try Venti's. Not only is the food delicious, but the vibe of the place it cool too. Lots of different options to choose from on their menu. I ended up deciding on the truffle Mac n cheese. It was to die for. Those chips are amazing! We will be back to try more items on their menu. read more

Venti's Cafe + Basement Bar - Truffle Mac - New American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

My sisters in law visiting from Brasil and I stopped by for a late lunch. We ordered, the sweet potato fries, a salad, and a hummus plate to share. The food was all excellent. So fresh, and yummy! The salad was beautiful, with Gorgonzola, arugula, avocado, etc. The hummus was yummy, too, with some delicious pickled onion. Very delicious meal! Will return, soon! read more

I just ordered a regular burger and fries and both were pretty good! I would definitely try something more interesting next time I come here though. Further notes: employees are nice, ranch tastes really like tzatsiki sauce, and indoor dining area was very spacious. I was super glad that I didn't have to eat outside. read more

Great beer selection here! Staff was real friendly and food came out quick. I had the Jerk Chicken wings and would come back again for them read more

Delicious food and friendly service. Best burger I've had in a long time. So happy we stopped here to eat!!!

I always have a pleasant time at this Venti's location, I prefer it over the Taphouse because the downtown chill vibe is so present and it has a great atmosphere. I have only tried a small variety of dishes from Venti's but that is because almost every time I get the Hawaiian Bowl, it is my absolute favorite but I also very much like the Straight Up Mac + Bacon! read more

The server there told me and my friend that they were closed for last call...then 5 minutes they said they were doing last call and they were still doing drinks, so that server lied to me and my friend for whatever reason. So we went to sit outside and listen to Karaoke, and the same server came and closed the door behind us so we couldn't hear anything. Legit dogshit experience, legit probably never spending any money there again and I personally strongly suggest you save your money and time and patience and just go anywhere else downtown :) There are lots of cool places, you don't to waste your time like me and all my friends did tonight. read more

Found this place on Yelp looking for healthier dinner option. The food was fantastic and staff was extremely helpful. read more

Venti's Cafe + Basement Bar - Thai Peanut bowl with teriyaki chicken and noodles. Very good! - New American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Venti's is one of my family's favorite places to eat out at! Their space is open and comfortable, staff are always friendly and super knowledgeable, and the food is amazing! I love that they have special menues to accommodate different food preferences/needs as well. It definitely makes my life better. And everyone should check out their events and live music nights. read more

Oh my gosh. This place is so delicious. Their menu is extensive, and everything looks great. I had the Fish Tacos, and they were so tasty. I also tasted my husband's Moroccan Chicken which was great as well. I wish I had gotten the flour tacos as the corn ones were oven toasted which made them a little bit tough to eat, but the flavor was still on point. I didn't love the look of the downstairs bar area as it was dark and a little closed in, but it looked like they had live music events and it might be a cool place to hang out for evening-type activities. We ate in the dining area upstairs. Order at the counter, they give you a number, and then they bring you your food. When you're done, the employees bus your table for you. Overall, it had a very casual dining feel. A little on the expensive side for a casual meal, but they used high quality ingredients. If I were to come again, I would love to try their Spicy Mac and Cheese - it sounded super good. read more

Venti's Cafe + Basement Bar - Cajun Fish Tacos. - New American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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We came about 9 PM so the upstairs was about to close but we're told the downstairs bar was open. The wait for service was very lengthy. There were two bartenders for the entire bar which wasn't that big. They didn't seem very rushed by the looks of it. We waited for quite a while before I decided to grab menus from the other tables. We finally got our orders in. The food came out at a decent clip surprisingly. My burger and spicy tots were quite good but my girlfriend salad was lack luster. The salad wasn't even dressed so she ended up pouring her pico de galo sauce on it. All in all the service was not quite there. It would be understandable if they were busting their ass running too and fro but there weren't too many people and they didn't seem to put a lot of energy into making sure the customers were taken care of in a timely manner. The table next to us actually left while we were there and the only thing on their table was two glasses of water. No bueno. read more

Venti's Cafe + Basement Bar - New American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

The food and drinks are out of this world not to mention gorgeous decor. I LOVE story and craft time they provide drinks and snacks for the kids and provide a place safe for them all to play together read more

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Friendly staff, delicious food. Two of us shared a Moroccan chicken pita and a bowl of tomato basil soup with toast for a Sunday lunch. It was just the right amount of food and we loved it. We look forward to our next visit. read more