5 Best Places for Breakfast in Downtown, Salem OR
Updated 11 October 2026 · 9 restaurants in Downtown, Salem OR considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five places for breakfast and brunch in Downtown Salem, Oregon, drawn from Google's breakfast listings. Places are ranked by rating, weighted by review count, and nine qualifying businesses were considered before the final five were chosen. Each entry includes the address, listed hours and price range where available, and a summary of what reviewers mention about the food, service and seating. It is a practical guide for choosing where to start the day.
#1
The Easy Otter
★ 4.8 (531 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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The Easy Otter is a restaurant at 130 High St SE with a 4.8 rating from 531 reviews. Prices are listed at $10 to $20. It opens at 11 am on most days, with a Sunday start at 10 am, and is closed on Tuesdays. Reviewers mention chicken and waffles, seasonal beignets and waffles that are fluffy and filling. A few say takeout took longer than the quoted time. Several note the relaxed room, friendly staff and cider and wine on the menu. The listing says the restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Chicken and waffles with beignets
- Address
- 130 High St SE, Salem, OR 97301, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–3 pm, 4–9 pm; Mon 11 am–3 pm, 4–9 pm; Sat 11 am–3 pm, 4–9 pm; Sun 10 am–3 pm, 4–7 pm; Thu 11 am–3 pm, 4–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 11 am–3 pm, 4–9 pm
#2
Word Of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro
★ 4.7 (2,875 Google reviews)Brunch restaurant$20–30 per person
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Word Of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro is a brunch restaurant at 140 17th St NE with a 4.7 rating from 2,875 reviews. Its price range is listed as $20 to $30. It is open most days until 2 pm, starting early on weekends, and is closed on Tuesdays. Reviewers mention large portions of pancakes, a three-meat burrito, biscuits and gravy and a chai tea. One group said the wait was about 40 minutes but worth it. The listing includes takeaway, a fireplace and vegetarian options.
Best for: Big breakfast portions and chai
- Address
- 140 17th St NE, Salem, OR 97301, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–2 pm; Mon 8 am–2 pm; Sat 6:45 am–2 pm; Sun 6:45 am–2 pm; Thu 8 am–2 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 8 am–2 pm
#3
Isaac's
★ 4.6 (625 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Isaac's is a coffee shop at 201 Commercial St NE with a 4.6 rating from 625 reviews. Prices are listed at $10 to $20, and it is open daily from 7 am to 7 pm. Reviewers mention strong, fresh coffee, a curry chicken salad, bagel sandwiches and seasonal lattes. Wi-Fi is described as fast, and there is plenty of seating. A few say the salad needed dressing. The listing includes outdoor seating, takeaway and good space for working on a laptop.
Best for: Coffee and a quick breakfast
- Address
- 201 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–7 pm
#4
Archive Coffee & Bar
★ 4.5 (1,837 Google reviews)New American restaurant$10–20 per person
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Archive Coffee & Bar is a New American restaurant at 102 Liberty St NE, Suite 120, with a 4.5 rating from 1,837 reviews. Prices are listed at $10 to $20. It is open daily, with later hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention house-made syrups, a rice bowl with salmon, steak frites, gluten-free sweets and an outdoor patio. The listing includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails and wine, and the building is wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Coffee with house-made syrups
- Address
- 102 Liberty St NE #120, Salem, OR 97301, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–12 am; Mon 7 am–10 pm; Sat 7 am–12 am; Sun 7 am–10 pm; Thu 7 am–10 pm; Tue 7 am–10 pm; Wed 7 am–10 pm
#5
Wild Pear Restaurant & Catering
★ 4.5 (1,081 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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Wild Pear Restaurant & Catering is a restaurant at 372 State St with a 4.5 rating from 1,081 reviews. The listed price range is $20 to $30. Hours vary by day, with Friday and Saturday service until 8 pm, and it is closed on Sundays. Reviewers mention a warm, friendly staff, a salad with fresh greens and a butternut squash soup. One diner said a skillet brie dish arrived very hot. The listing includes outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, delivery and catering.
Best for: Breakfast and lunch with catering
- Address
- 372 State St, Salem, OR 97301, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–8 pm; Mon 11 am–3:30 pm; Sat 11 am–8 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–6:30 pm; Tue 11 am–3:30 pm; Wed 11 am–6:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 9 restaurants in Downtown, Salem OR with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Breakfast”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Isaac's and Wild Pear Restaurant & Catering take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Word Of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro opens at 6:45 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
The Easy Otter ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 531 reviews. Word Of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro is second at 4.7 from 2,875 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Salem OR are open late?
Archive Coffee & Bar stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: The Easy Otter $10–20; Word Of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro $20–30; Isaac's $10–20; Archive Coffee & Bar $10–20; Wild Pear Restaurant & Catering $20–30.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for The Easy Otter, Word Of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro, Isaac's, Archive Coffee & Bar and Wild Pear Restaurant & Catering.
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