Red Line Cafe

Red Line Cafe

188 Essex St, Salem, MA

★★★★4.1(547 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Red Line Cafe excels at doing the Salem tourist thing right—fast service, solid flavored cappuccinos, and crepes that actually warrant the hype, all without pretense or long waits despite the crowds. It's the kind of place where families and visitors genuinely want to linger over breakfast, not just grab and go, though you absolutely can if you're in a rush.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Family friendly.

PastriesQuick grabTraditional drinksFull breakfastFamily friendlyMeetings

Google Reviews

Selena velazquez
★★★★6 months ago

I came by two different times and it was packed full but it makes sense since this is in Salem. I got a hot cappuccino both days: one a vanilla, the other one caramel. They tasted pretty good but weren’t great. They did keep the inside very clean even though it was busy nonstop.…

Erik Laifer
★★★★6 months ago

I ordered a matcha latte and was solid. If I’m in the area I would definitely stop by again. Great atmosphere too.

John Marlin
★★★★9 months ago

The ham and cheese crepe was delicious and nicely presented with a small green salad on the side. The service was pleasant and polite, the food came out quickly, and the coffee came faster yet. The cappuccino itself was very average, and not up to my somewhat snobbish standards…

Ntzaki Potter
★★★★★11 months ago

We stopped in for breakfast, my kiddo and I, and was greeted immediately. I ordered the ham and cheese crepe, and my kiddo had the waffle with fruit, Nutella, and ice cream. Seeing as we were on vacation, why not have dessert for breakfast? Anyhow, the portions were large, but…

Joa Class
★★★★★a year ago

First trip to Salem and I came across this gem of a place right when I had given up in finding some good coffee and some breakfast food 🥹 this places was perfect. Services was fast to the point where the line was no issue. In and out even with such a crowd they were managing it…

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