Taproot Lounge & Cafe

Restaurant · Salem

Taproot Lounge & Cafe

Restaurant · Salem

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356 State St, Salem, OR 97301

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Neighborhood, late-night eatery offering a range of American plates & cocktails in a chill setting.  

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356 State St, Salem, OR 97301 Get directions

taprootloungeandcafe.com
@taprootloungeandcafe

$10–20 · Menu

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356 State St, Salem, OR 97301 Get directions

+1 503 363 7668
taprootloungeandcafe.com
@taprootloungeandcafe

$10–20 · Menu

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"Something about Taproot feels like a ‘90s coffee shop in a great way. Artsy and bohemian, its menu of barrel-aged cocktails and all-day cafe snacks are approachable but creative. Regulars especially love small plates including crispy Brussels sprouts with blue cheese and balsamic vinegar and “davocados,” beer-battered avocado wedges served with chipotle ranch. Big salads, easy-to like-sandwiches, and hippie-style grain bowls make this a menu welcoming to one and all." - Emily Teel

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Andrew Holbert

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An incredible spot! It’s a favorite in my lunch hour especially! So many healthy and fresh options! They are definitely very unique in both food and drinks. Everything I have ever gotten has always been delicious. The staff are friendly and attentive.

Darian M.

Google
I have gone here before for dinner and love the food, drinks, people and atmosphere! Today I went for breakfast for the first time and was mind-blown! I tried the loaded biscuits and gravy which was phenomenal, and my friend got the deep fried pancakes! We were both amazed by this food and will definitely be returning for breakfast again soon!

Nicky

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I’m really disappointed in how far this place has declined. It used to be one of my favorite spots to eat. After a bad experience last year, I decided to give it another try, hoping things had improved—but sadly, they haven’t. I used to love the Willamette sandwich, but this time it was a letdown. The bread was drenched in butter, and there was barely any peanut butter—definitely not the generous portion they used to serve. I understand that food costs have gone up, but so have menu prices, so it’s frustrating to see quality decrease. We were also surprised to be charged for drink refills—$14 for four lemonades—and weren’t informed ahead of time. While our server was friendly, that’s something that should absolutely be communicated. My husband ordered the chipotle chicken tacos, which were served cold, and the tortillas were overly greasy. We’ve been loyal customers for years, but sadly, I don’t think we’ll be returning. The food quality has dropped significantly, and the place itself feels like it’s falling apart.

Rachel Burns

Google
If you're out of town or looking for a new favorite place this is the spot to try. Food is always 10/10. High quality food all around. The atmosphere is wonderful as there's a sitting area in the back for meetings, there's a nice gorgeous bar, and a nicely sized seating area for families to eat. Kids are welcome until about 8pm I believe. Live music at night on some nights, and just an all around great experience. This is definitely a town favorite. The owner is also very friendly and a great person to get to know. My absolute favorite thing is their freshly made juices whether they are blended or juiced, never ever store bought. Negatives: The bathrooms are usually a tad bit dingy, there's graffiti on a few items in there as well as a smell sometimes. An air freshener would help a bit. The booth seats have a pretty thin cushion so whenever I sit down my mind thinks it'll be a soft landing but I quickly realize every time that it's an extremely thin pad as if I were sitting on 2-3 blankets on a wooden bench.

Wendie Herkamp

Google
The atmosphere here is great! They are pet friendly, so if you don't like dogs...I would not recommend. The shuffleboard table is a fun way to spend your time (it's in the back, you get the equipment by leaving your driver's license @the bar). Expect a wait on the weekends it's a popular place!

Eileen F

Google
What a great place! Super tasty food, super groovy atmosphere, wow factor employee's! Maddie was our server, today is her Birthday. The 4 of us sang to her. She was majorly attentive & so sweet & bubbly. I had the Quick & Easy Breakfast & it was perfect & extremely inexpensive. My Potatoes were crunchy on the outside & soft on the inside, my Eggs exactly how I asked for them to be, Bacon crispy & not salty, nice & thick. My Sourdough toast with Blackberry Jam, I think I could have eaten a loaf of it, slathered in their jam. NO sneezing whatsoever & my Decaf Coffee was delicious! I will be back someday soon after 11am, so I can try other things on the menu!

Jeanette Martinez

Google
The bar manager Erin makes the most exquisite drinks! Omg this Cinco de Mayo drink list 😍 so delicious!!! Give her a raise!!! Kat made sure we had the best time, even laughing at my boyfriends so so jokes lmao. He’s funny …. She’s sweet. They rock.

Bryan Goetz

Google
We called in our dinner order for pick-up. I had the bison burger which was really good. Wife had grilled cheese on gluten free bread that she enjoyed very much. We both got sweet potato fries that tasted like the oil was end of life. But the ranch made up for it.