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Brew Box on Essex
131-2 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, United States
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Jo
Review №1

If you have one morning in Salem to grab breakfast, come here.The menu is small, but that isnt bad because whats on it is executed well. I dont have to ask if everything is house-made because you can tell it is. We got egg/cheddar biscuit sandwiches. The biscuit was fluffy, so was the egg. I dont know how they prepped/seasoned their egg, certainly unique and very tasty.We also got these really neat house-made pop tarts. We visited in the middle of October so they had seasonal decorations on them.Black coffee was great.The establishment is small and made for take away, but theres a perfect courtyard across the street and adjacent to Brew Box. Theres large rocks for prime seating. It completed the experience.Service was also timely. Not too long of a wait.

ga
Review №2

Really cute spot! Grabbed coffee and a vegan pop tart here and loved both.

Kr
Review №3

The coffee is fine. Although, it could certainly be better for the price. The reason that I won’t go back is because of how rude the staff is. They say they are “dog-friendly”, so I was going almost every morning (and tipping very well) until my dog barked once in the shop and someone behind the counter told me he couldn’t come back in the shop because he barked. Certainly no way to treat your regular customers!

Br
Review №4

Cool little spot. Upbeat staff, good coffee AWESOME biscuit & egg breakfast sandwich. I should have grabbed two!

Ca
Review №5

Brew box coffee was an eclectic space that provided some break up of the usual and expected in salem. I absolutely adored their decor. The cereal milk latte was delicious but I would recommend asking for some sweetener if you like your drinks sweet. The staff here were very patient and super friendly. I enjoyed chatting with them while I waited on my drink. I was also very impressed with their COVID standards in place as it made me feel safer from the crowds. I would go here again in a heartbeat.

Al
Review №6

Great coffee, good food, efficient service.

Ka
Review №7

Amazing drinks, delicious food. Try the avocado toast or a cereal milk latte! They always have rotating specials too!

He
Review №8

Best avocado toast and really great pumpkin bread

Ka
Review №9

AMAZING iced cereal milk lattes! I think ours was fruity pebbles and it was delicious. They were a little slow getting it out though.

Da
Review №10

Well made dirty chai

Je
Review №11

I LOVE this place and Im so sad that I cant come here every day. They have the most interesting and delicious food and their coffee is always fantastic. I dont like iced coffee, but I LOVE their iced coffee. All the staff are also really nice. You can but bags of coffee and they will grind it for you, too!

Da
Review №12

Theres no dine in. and they serve take out very fast

Cl
Review №13

Top notch coffee for the pickiest of coffee snobs. Im an ex-european trained barista myself from NYC and the coffee was solid. The food was also delicious which I didnt expect at all. The avocado toast was fab and everything was perfectly designed to be easily eaten on the go which was great for a quick lunch in the park nearby. Service was fast and very friendly. Highly recommend.

Ni
Review №14

Super friendly. Great coffee & biscuits!

Le
Review №15

Delicious homemade unique snacks and lattes

Fi
Review №16

One of the best coffee shops in Salem! They have very unusual for this town interior, what makes them specific.Painted walls took my attention when I almost passed this place, but when I see that I couldn’t just pass it.They almost don’t have tables to eat, just a bar stand along the wall. It you get a sandwich with coffee it is enough. But if you plan to read a newspaper enjoying a cup of espresso, so this place isn’t your choice.They have a big variety of hot and cold drinks, as well as sandwiches, salads and deserts.I’ve got an Avacado toast, a cappuccino and a scone. Everything were delicious. Avacado today was with Avacado paste, a ring of tomato, spices and oils. It is very delicious, I will make the same at home definitely.Cappuccino was great too. Very good sort of coffee and very professional barista!Unfortunately, I didn’t find a restroom. Maybe they have it somewhere behind the kitchen, but I didn’t ask.If you are on the car, there are a lot of meters outside.And, also, they selling their branded T-shirt’s. It is very nice.I definitely will visit this place again when I am in Salem.

Jo
Review №17

I got a got a cinnamon roll that was so sweet that I was ill by the end of eating it, but it was undeniably delicious and I know that some people go for that much sugar.But I also ordered their biscuits and gravy and it was insanely over-salted. Like it is impossible that the cook tasted it before serving it. It was hard to eat a third of it. If you secretly enjoy drinking salt water when you visit the beach, this might be your new breakfast place.

Sa
Review №18

When we heard that this location served coffee roasted by Tandem Coffee Roasters from Portland, Maine - we were sold! My typical order is a small cappuccino, a bag of whole bean coffee, and a snack for the kid. The location is right next to the Peabody Essex Museum, making it really convenient if you’re walking around Salem. The most convenient place to park if you’re driving is the parking garage in the center of Salem.

Je
Review №19

Some.of the best coffee on the north shore, and their pastries, some of which are gf and vegan, are top notch. Highly recommend the rotating homemade pop tarts and if they have a savory scone when you stop by, youd better try it!

va
Review №20

Very interesting and creative blend of flavor.

Ge
Review №21

Hands down the best espresso on the north shore. Cereal Milk Latte is worth trying, but dont overlook the baked goods, all house made and all amazing.

Ca
Review №22

Cool and eclectic coffee shop. The Americano was good but the chocolate chip cookie was truly excellent. They have other pastries and coffee items as well. The staff is friendly and really cool. Definitely recommended - best in Salem!

Mi
Review №23

Guy in the front was rude. Tried asking him for his opinion on a coffee and he said in a rude way “please wait your turn” not a pleasant guy

Au
Review №24

Staff was super friendly, food was amazing. We stopped here since it was one of the only quick places in Salem. We weren’t expecting to have the best meal we’d have our entire 5 day visit. I get biscuits and gravy almost everywhere I go for breakfast and these were easily the best I’ve ever had. My fiancé loved the breakfast burrito so much he immediately got another one before we even left the block. We didn’t try their coffee but those 2 items were so good and only about $4 each. I would’ve paid much more than that for both of them. Looking forward to this place the next time we come back already.

ki
Review №25

Had decent chai tea lattes and was able to warm it just below lawsuit HOT 😄 which was nice to finally not have to put ice to cool down my drink.

Br
Review №26

My sandwich was pretty good, my wifes sandwich had a piece of wax paper in it from the cheese they forgot to remove

bo
Review №27

Thats a cup of coffee if Ive ever had one.

K.
Review №28

Super friendly folks with good biscuits and nice Iced Chai. Dont come here if youre in a rush, but do come if you want to enjoy a nice simple takeaway breakfast and beverage.

An
Review №29

Good coffee

DS
Review №30

Quick, clean, good sandwiches, coffee-tea selection.

Lu
Review №31

Their breakfast burrito is a must try

Pa
Review №32

Good coffee and pastries in a very cool, small space right in the heart of downtown Salem. There are vegan options as well!

Ca
Review №33

My absolutely favorite cup of coffee! I always get an almond milk latte and its the best! I also love their egg and cheese sandwiches. The staff is so kind and lovely and I always look forward to seeing them!

Sa
Review №34

Mocha was lasting taste, tasted more like a very plain latte there was so sign of any chocolate. Very Disappointed, because I had heard good things prior and saw a line outside.

Ve
Review №35

Great lattes and food. I do not come here often because of the lack of places to comfortably sit with WiFi but overall a great coffee shop!

E.
Review №36

Delicious, fancy hot chocolate. Courtious and welcoming service.

Ki
Review №37

Easily the best coffee in Salem, every time.

Ai
Review №38

I love the concept, but the execution is lacking. Great value on the breakfast sandwich (which is DELICIOUS) but the lunch sandwiches are VERY small for a $9 price tag. You can go to another well know bakery in Salem and get a huge sandwich with chips and a pickle for less.

Al
Review №39

Cute, small shop. The staff is helpful and always very nice. I highly recommend a breakfast sandwich on a biscuit and one of their seasonal drinks. The regular coffee is good as well, and they have milk alternatives. The seasonal pastries are definitely worth a look!

Ch
Review №40

Great coffee shop. The staff was wonderful, the coffee and food is very good. Much better than Starbucks, for instance.

Je
Review №41

Tasty breakfast biscuit sandwich

Ma
Review №42

Im from Tacoma, Washington, so I know coffee. This is great coffee. Easily some of the best since I started my tour of the east coast. Mellow, notes of caramel. For anyone whos been/lived in Tacoma, it reminds me a lot of Bluebeards espresso roast. I ordered a quad iced Americano with cream.

Al
Review №43

We walked into the brew box while we were on our weekend trip in Salem and were pleasantly surprised. It was very adorably decorated and the coffee and food was amazing ! We had some avocado toast which is reasonably priced and so tasty! Love the tomato addition. We also had the cereal milk lattes which were so unique and yummy and the vegan peanut butter jelly pop tart which was a great vegan option ! We will definitely come back if we are visiting Salem again.

Di
Review №44

I had a latte, well made, great staff. While there is a small counter to collect yourself it is not a sit down place. Perfect to grab and go.

Ga
Review №45

Best iced coffee around . Superb sandwiches and little cakes 👍👍 the banana bread is 👌👌

Ni
Review №46

Tried to have their breakfast items, but they were out of eggs. Ordered two iced coffees, one of which had virtually no espresso in it. Literally just tasted like sugary flavored milk. Not impressed

Ka
Review №47

Friendly staff, tasty drinks. Food was affordable and filling, tasty too. Pesto grilled cheese, I added chicken. Worth it.

Be
Review №48

Great coffee and sandwiches. Homemade biscuit is delicious

wh
Review №49

Service was mediocre and sorta over priced coffee in my opinion. I am big into coffee and I have no idea what kinda espresso they were serving. Mind you, we went on Halloween. Staff was ready to get out of there and I don’t blame them. Might be better on another day. I got an iced americano and a rosemary savory scone. The scone was great. They weren’t doing food items probably because of the holiday. Coffee was pretty good tho. Vibe was chill. Staff made it feel uncomfortable. Definitely a locals only kinda vibe. But once talking to staff they warmed up.. a little. Lol.

Br
Review №50

I ordered an iced vanilla latte and it was a great balance of espresso, milk and syrup. The syrup provided just a hint of sweetness which I prefer to the overly sugary drinks a lot of chains serve. The barista on duty was super friendly and answered all our questions. Would return!

De
Review №51

I had cappuccino and my wife had a latte both delicious and a grill cheese pesto and tomato loved it good prices a great coffee shop for that area

Ja
Review №52

If a coffee shop is hipster Im checking it out, if they serve biscuit breakfast sandwich (sausage gravy on weekends) then they got my heart. It helps too thats its a great brand of coffee (Tandem Coffee Roasters)

Mi
Review №53

Delicious coffee, good breakfast burrito.

Br
Review №54

Delicious spot next to the Peabody Essex Museum. Served up an amazing Gluten Free egg sandwich. Fabulous coffee too!

Am
Review №55

Perfect stop to grab coffee to warm up while youre walking around Salem.

Ke
Review №56

Excellent coffee and service, I usually go for a cold brew or latte. Havent tried much of the food but had a breakfast burrito from the monthly specials and it was great.

Mo
Review №57

The homemade vegan poptarts are delicious as are all the items on the menu. I cant express how good the food and drinks are at BrewBox. The service is excellent as well!!!!

M
Review №58

Got back to me right away -And after hours even!!!! - regarding a box of coffe for a morning meeting with several people. Very happy with Brew Box and glad I didn’t have to go to a coffee and donuts chain to bring coffee to my people!

Ja
Review №59

Quick service, delicious bevvys. Beautiful black and white floral wall right when you walk in

Ry
Review №60

The blueberry pie latte was out of this world delicious! And I was SO happy to see they had oat milk as a dairy alternative.

Ch
Review №61

Had a good breakfast sandwich

Ro
Review №62

Hands down, best coffee in Salem! A quaint little spot with incredible coffee concoctions and an array of pastries and sandwiches. Ask about the cereal milk of the day.

As
Review №63

All of the staff was super nice, but this coffee was not tasty. I ordered a red-eye, black, and my husband ordered a caramel apple, apple cider latte. Both were near impossible to drink due to flavor.

Fo
Review №64

Great coffees and biscuits. Better if youre on the go, but still cozy enough if you want to stick around.

Jo
Review №65

The literal best cinnamon roll I have had in my entire life.

Th
Review №66

Hip interior with no place to sit and quality that’s only marginally better than a K-cup. Wouldn’t make an effort to go back.

Ra
Review №67

Nice we small coffee shop.

J
Review №68

Excellent coffee. Excellent service. Located in historic downtown Salem.

G
Review №69

Best coffee I have had in the USA...food also fresh, tasty and reasonably priced.

Ma
Review №70

Recently had their iced Dolce de Leche Latte Malt, which was absolutely delicious. They have fun cereal milk lattes as well. Great place to grab a quick coffee, and maybe even a small treat!

Er
Review №71

Amazing coffee and a cool idea with their cereal milk - milk soaking in your favorite childhood cereal that they use to make lattes - imparting a nostalgic essence into an already A+ drink.

Ma
Review №72

Best latte I have had in weeks,. I didnt have the stomach to try the breakfast cereal latte though.

Da
Review №73

Love the avo toast! And they have really great coffee and staff.

Ch
Review №74

Charming little coffee shop next to PEM. Support these gals! They make good things and serve good coffee.

ka
Review №75

Went there for a quick breakfast pretty good

Ma
Review №76

Awesome special latte tastes! Honey-thyme, orange-blossom! Great!

Ji
Review №77

Friendly service. Decent coffee. Great banana bread!

Ta
Review №78

Wonderful coffee and a truly toothsome biscuit!

Ah
Review №79

Super friendly, fast and everything was tasty as heck!

Ma
Review №80

Really nice staff and delicious drinks!

Be
Review №81

Had a amazing portabello sandwich.

Ma
Review №82

Cute local coffee shop with tasty treats and reasonable prices.

Ja
Review №83

Great coffee and woman owned. Even though they dont have a great sit down space for working with coffee, I will always come back to support them.

Ti
Review №84

Best espresso in Salem!

Co
Review №85

Brew Box carries Tandem coffee roasters out of Portland, Me. The friendly staff steamed up a delicious latte and the wall inside is awesome!

Ry
Review №86

Best cup of coffee Ive had in a very long time.

Th
Review №87

A nice little coffee shop with good snacks and foods with vegan options.

Da
Review №88

Great coffee. Great food. Do it!

J
Review №89

Get there early so you dont miss out on the biscuit sandwiches

An
Review №90

The coffee here is the best on the north shore and the baked goods are to die for! Skip the chains this is where it’s at!

be
Review №91

Fresh and wholesome. Refreshing lemonade mint tea.

Gr
Review №92

My favorite coffee shop on the strip.

hi
Review №93

This coffee shop was great, their food was fresh, the coffee was fantastic, and the staff was super helpful and knowledgeable about their products.

ka
Review №94

Great clean place to drop in get some food

Co
Review №95

I walked into the brew box to get a coffee and the girl was very rude..I wanted to walk out and go to dunks...I guess I wont be going back to there plus there over priced

Am
Review №96

Cereal milk latte? Genius! So good!

Ph
Review №97

The biscuit egg sausage sandwich was life altering.

Se
Review №98

Great coffee and sandwiches

mo
Review №99

Cereal milk latte was great.

Jo
Review №100

Great place and good food.

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  • Address:131-2 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, United States
  • Site:https://brewboxsalem.com/
  • Phone:+1 978-594-5164
Categories
  • Coffee shop
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–3PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–3PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–3PM
  • Thursday:7AM–3PM
  • Friday:7AM–3PM
  • Saturday:7AM–3PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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