With all that there is to do in Salem—from world-renown museums to tour, shops to explore, and restaurants to enjoy—you're going to need a lot of energy for your trip. Or perhaps you're going to need a place to stop and relax while out and about in downtown Salem. Either way, we've got you covered with our favorite Salem coffee shops that provide a much needed pick-me-up or a place to put up your feet and rest:
Front Street Coffeehouse | 20 Front St, Salem | (978) 740-6697
This funky shop is located just a block away from our boutique hotel, The Merchant. Embrace the season and order up a pumpkin spice or maple latte. While you wait, check out the rotating collection of art on the walls contributed by local artists. Should hunger strike, order one of the many creative sandwich combinations, like the Pippi Longstocking, a grilled cheese with dill Havarti, muenster, spinach, pesto, roasted red peppers, and tomatoes.
Gulu-Gulu Cafe | 247 Essex St, Salem | (978) 740-8882
Gulu-Gulu meets all your needs at any time of day, open from 8AM until 1AM with a full menu of brunch items, European-themed entrees, and wine, beer, and cocktails. Serious coffee lovers won't want to miss the creamy iced coffee on nitro, and the menu of creative specialty lattes like Russell Stover (chocolate and coconut) will warm you up on a cool day.
Jaho Coffee & Tea | 197 Derby St, Salem | (978) 744-4300
Seek out Jaho after you've explored the Salem Maritime National Historic Site and the waterfront. Relax with a Scary Mary Mocha latte, made with cinnamon and caramel, or "chaider," a combination of chai tea and cider. Between the board games, free wi-fi, and gelato, you may have trouble tearing yourself away from Jaho in order to experience the rest of Salem.
