Isaac's Downtown
201 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR
Crema's Take
“Isaac's Downtown is a genuinely beloved Salem institution where the coffee hits as hard as the value, with folks raving about signature drinks like The Court Street and hazelnut mochas that won't break the bank. The kitchen matches the coffee bar's care—fresh ingredients shine through in both their full breakfast menu and build-your-own sandwich options, while the fast wifi and welcoming vibe make it equally suited for serious laptop work or lingering conversations. Staff mistakes are handled with genuine grace here, and the overall atmosphere consistently draws comparisons to what a "regular spot" should feel like, even from visitors just passing through town.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Ordered The Court Street, the black bean burrito, and earl gray tea, and everything was phenomenal. They did initially bring out the wrong burrito, but they were quick to bring out a replacement and more than happy to make it up to us. Great place!!
Beautiful place. Coffee was delicious. Super timely as well. I got a Hazelnut Mocha 16oz for 6 dollars, I'd consider it a steal in modern day lol Highly recommend for a studious place
Such a great spot for coffee and breakfast! Stoped by to grab some drinks along with a bagel. They had a build your own sandwich option which I ended up going with. The bagel was pretty good. Also, the staff were super friendly and open to any questions we had. They also offered honey in coffees and matchas, the coffee with honey was great! The place itself was clean and pleasant to be in, definitely recommend! Also parking worked out well for us, there was quite a bit of street parking available.
10/10 food, coffee, staff, and atmosphere. Wifi is also fast (130/60 mbps). I ordered the Court St, and it was super yummy. Ingredients tasted fresh. My partner ordered a bagel sandwich, and he said it tasted great! I got one of the seasonal lattes—the “PNW” which had cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. My partner got a white mocha. The place gets SUPER busy around 9:30-10 am on the weekends, so you’ll want to reserve a table or be okay waiting for one to open up. But, busy places are GOOD places.
Such a fantastic place! I loved every part of the experience here, from the food, to ambience, to coffee, and all else. I’d have been a regular if I lived here. Competitively priced as well. 5 stars is not enough!
Crema Reviews
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