Eric Holbrook
I love food. My partner and I travel often, and wherever we go we try different foods. Sometimes the food is good but not great and it doesn’t stick in our memory. We do have a few cafes around the continent that we have forever stored in our memory banks, though, and this one might top the list. We have had four different pastries across two days, all of them heavenly. We had their seasonal sticky bun latte and it is phenomenal. We got their apple orchard sandwich and talked about it for days after… It is simply divine. We live nowhere near this place, but if we did we would frequent as often as we could. Give it a visit if you are in Salem, it is truly one of the best food experiences I have ever had.
… moreJL
What a lovely shop to spend the morning. Friendly staff, quick service and delicious food conveniently located. Keep up the good work.
… moreJ J
Absolutely delicious artisanal pastries in a cozy environment with very friendly staff!
So many options to choose from with seasonal items as well.
Everything was good but we especially loved the apple tart (seasonal) and the sticky bun
A gem in downtown Salem, will definitely return ❤️
… moreToni Santoro
One of our favorite morning haunts- coffee is good and multiple sizes available in real coffee mugs. Love the vegan cranberry gingerbread muffin even though I’m not remotely vegan- missed out on getting the pimento cheese croissant this time but look forward to it the next time.
… moreSam Wemmer
I have been coming here since I was a baby, and I usually get a blueberry muffin and some coffee. The blueberry muffin has remained the most delicious of any bakery I’ve ever been to, and has tasted the same since 2005. The coffee is tasty, and there are plenty of options. Oh, and don’t get me started on the sandwiches. AJ King might be one of the best places to get lunch or a snack in Salem — and I hope it never changes.
… moreJonathan Ulrich
Great food and coffee. It was such a pleasant experience here. The pumpkin bread was perfect.
… moreAmy Osterman
We went here twice, once for breakfast and lattes and the second time for lunch. I’m normally not a big sandwich fan but the pressed sandwiches were amazing! Their espresso drinks and baked goods were also great. Clean restroom, friendly people.
Please note there’s a 14% charge for the staff automatically added on the total bill. I always tip for good service, but was surprised to see it already on the bill. I support living wages, but also transparency, so I’d recommend the owners post this somewhere more visible (if it’s posted, which I didn’t see).
… moreTodayIsOurAdventure
14% fee?!!!
The sparkling lavender lemonade was tasty. The sandwiches were ok. Service was pretty slow. Prices were steep then an “Administration fee” of 14%!!! What????
Then they expected a tip?
14%?!!! Just because?
That’s a hard pass for us. We won’t return and can’t recommend it until they get rid of the junk fee.
… moreJack Davis (tarot16)
We stopped here for breakfast both days of our stay in Salem. My friend had a London Fog that they loved, and I had a pumpkin coffee cream pie both days, plus a molasses cookie the second day. Staff was really friendly and efficient and the food was delicious. I’m going to be dreaming of that pie for the rest of my life!
… moreMonica R
Amazing coffee. Best chocolate chip cookie I’ve ever had, ever. Generous & perfect avocado & bacon sandwich. Charming & wonderful atmosphere and staff.
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