Taproot OLD MILL CAFE

1313 Mill St SE, Salem
(503) 364-3396

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Nicky

The breakfast was absolutely delicious perfectly cooked eggs, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and hearty home-style potatoes. I really enjoyed my meal here today! The service was amazing the ladies were so friendly and kept our cups full the entire time. The cooks did a fantastic job on my dish, The Farmer’s Wife, and I have to say, their jam tasted just like the kind my grandma used to make. I’d definitely recommend this place plus, there are some really cool little shops to explore after you eat!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Adjustor LoGiudice

My wife and I rode our bikes down and dined outside. Soft music playing. Watching a man enjoy his Bloody Margarita with bacon. Listening to the Amtrak train speed by. It was pleasant company, food and ambiance.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cynthia Lyon

Charming old-timey little lunch spot across from the Willamette University campus.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Eugenu Antoniuk

I'm so happy I found this place. Great Service. Tasty food
I definitely will come here next time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ronda Wymore

Rachel was so kind and personable, served us expertly, and was extremely understanding about the toddler in our midst. Food was as delicious as Taproot downtown but with a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere. Parking is a dream! Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aujalee Moore

This location seriously needs better hours. It's in the perfect location for state employees and WU facilty to attend happy hour or a dinner after hours.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 3

Caitlin M

I love this place- off the beaten track so usually don’t have much wait to be seated. We always love a leisurely brunch here. Indoor for the cozy fun ambiance or outdoor in the fresh air are both relaxing. Rachel is such a joyous and accommodating server host always makes us feel so welcomed- we will keep coming back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Buell

We were happy to find this out of the way cafe. It has about a third of the great dishes from Taproot downtown. The setting is excellent, especially sitting outside in the summer.
This is my favorite (and modestly prices) restaurant group in town.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Aoife Mac Mahon

AAAAAA+++++ Slightly afraid to review this place and let others know about it because it was so lovely. We manifested an empty table on arrival on a Sunday at 1 ish pm for brunch and the universe provided. 😂
We were warmly greeted and told that we could choose to sit outside or inside, and we were welcome to just find an empty table and they would bring us menus. The place has a lovely relaxing vibe, while listening to some good background jazz we admired the decor, beautiful woodwork and lovely artwork. Yolanda was friendly and bubbly and took our order, my girlfriend had the loaded Biscuits and Gravy and a soda and I ordered the Salem Slam (minus the meat) and a Blueberry Lemonade.
Our drinks came quickly and that was the best blueberry lemonade 🍋 🫐 I've ever had.. just perfectly refreshing. Rachel brought our freshly made food, which was delicious and totally hit the spot. The pace of the meal was perfect and we will definitely be back in the near future. Lots of parking and a lovely place to take a stroll before or after brunch. 🤫🌈 ☘️
Definitely gets the shamrock seal of approval!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erin Leach

A really neat place

Reed

Food and drinks are just beautiful! Lovely place with outdoor seating in a really cool wool mill museum area. Fantastic service. Definitely coming back 👍👍

Yasmin Martinez

The food was really good. However, the customer service wasn't. Our server seemed really friendly with other customers but not us- it made us feel awkward.

Jillian Consani

Taproot is always a cozy, delish experience, usually I get the tacos but today I got the biscuits and gravy and OH MY GOD it’s life changing.

The staff also always so friendly

Shelly Sears

The food was good. But I ordered a cocktail and the glass was only half full. $10 for
a half glass. No thanks.

James McCann

The drinks are hit or miss at times.

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