Guidebook for Salem
Food Scene
Excellent beer menu. Can be super busy, and is probably the most hipster of Salem places. Music at night.
67 residents recomanen
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex StExcellent beer menu. Can be super busy, and is probably the most hipster of Salem places. Music at night.
Flying Saucer Pizza Company
118 Washington StIf you like spice, try the Mustafar. So delicious.
Run by some amazing chefs, this is the place for a delicious pastry, fancy loaf of bread, or delicious coffee of any time.
42 residents recomanen
A & J King Artisan Bakers
48 Central StRun by some amazing chefs, this is the place for a delicious pastry, fancy loaf of bread, or delicious coffee of any time.
Maybe wouldn't notice it from the outside and the decor... but this is an independent bakery and coffee shop with homemade doughnuts, breakfast sandwiches, and everything else you might expect in a coffee shop and bakery.
15 residents recomanen
Coffee Time Bake Shop
96 Bridge StMaybe wouldn't notice it from the outside and the decor... but this is an independent bakery and coffee shop with homemade doughnuts, breakfast sandwiches, and everything else you might expect in a coffee shop and bakery.
One of my favorite spots to bring a laptop or a friend and get a coffee and a sandwich.
18 residents recomanen
Front Street Coffeehouse
20 Front StOne of my favorite spots to bring a laptop or a friend and get a coffee and a sandwich.
Quirky small bar/restaurant. If you're looking for a pint and a burger, I'd recommend heading here.
37 residents recomanen
Mercy Tavern
148 Derby StQuirky small bar/restaurant. If you're looking for a pint and a burger, I'd recommend heading here.
A good pub menu, friendly service, and there is a back room that could accommodate larger groups nicely.
10 residents recomanen
Witch's Brew Cafe
156 Derby StA good pub menu, friendly service, and there is a back room that could accommodate larger groups nicely.
Captain Dusty's Ice Cream
143 Derby StIce cream by the water!
Melt Ice Cream
60 Washington StAwesome local ice cream shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Opus
87 Washington StAnd fancy restaurant.
BEERWORKS No. 2 Salem
278 Derby Stand restaurant.
Outstanding tap room and beer garden. They brew only session beers (lower alcohol), and then offer liters as an option...
49 residents recomanen
Notch Brewery & Tap Room
283R Derby StOutstanding tap room and beer garden. They brew only session beers (lower alcohol), and then offer liters as an option...
Arts & Culture
Small enough to not make you tired, but big enough to see so many things.
207 residents recomanen
Museu Peabody Essex
161 Essex StSmall enough to not make you tired, but big enough to see so many things.
Shopping
You can find basically any kind of gift item here, from kitchy magnets to higher end decorations and items from local artists.
18 residents recomanen
Roost & Company
40 Front StYou can find basically any kind of gift item here, from kitchy magnets to higher end decorations and items from local artists.
Entertainment & Activities
How many independent theaters are still around? Plus, if you look closely, you'll see our names as donors to the kickstarter campaign to convert to digital a few years ago.
12 residents recomanen
CinemaSalem
1 E India Square MallHow many independent theaters are still around? Plus, if you look closely, you'll see our names as donors to the kickstarter campaign to convert to digital a few years ago.
A great park, public beaches, and a classic (if faded) boardwalk with skeeball, carousel, mini-golf, and summer snack shack food. Open seasonally.
85 residents recomanen
Salem Willows Park
165 Fort AveA great park, public beaches, and a classic (if faded) boardwalk with skeeball, carousel, mini-golf, and summer snack shack food. Open seasonally.
Sightseeing
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
160 Derby StGo see Salem's own tall ship.
Essentials
A collection of some of the region's finest groceries in a small, but enjoyable shop.
10 residents recomanen
Milk & Honey Green Grocer
32 Church StreetA collection of some of the region's finest groceries in a small, but enjoyable shop.