Venti's Cafe + Beer Vault

We rented the beer vault for an event and I can’t say enough great things about our experience beginning to end. Everyone we interacted with at the restaurant was amazing and great at anticipating our needs and providing extraordinary service. The food was amazing and a great value. Highly recommend for a group gathering or even an evening out.

Visiting from out of state and this place is awesome. Great flavors and portion sizes for the price.

We found ourselves driving through Salem, OR earlier and thus, in need of a spot for a good vegan meal! Well, the vegan gods rained plant based blessings upon us by guiding (some might say .. delivering lol) us to Venti's Cafe & Beer Vault in the charming downtown area of Salem. Upon entering, I first took notice of the whimsical welcoming ambiance inside, sort of reminded me of Chickpea in Vancouver, BC. Also, I had to fight back a smirk when reading about the upcharge for anyone ordering meat based options, I mean it's about time eateries started being vegan by default and adding an upcharge "meat tax" lol instead of the typical vegan-tax we vegans all too often have to incur. It's no wonder the vegan gods delivered us :) to Venti .. given that everything they had to offer was truly divine, which I offer without hyperbole of any kind, just complete sincerity!! The Grilled Cheese consisted of a parmesan crusted sourdough bread with not one but *two* melted vegan cheeses (cheddar and smoked provolone), the Truffle Fries were bold and unapologetic in their truffle-y goodness, the Tomato Basil Soup was rich and loaded with flavor and last but certainly not least, the Vegan Red Curry Mac was really delicious and brought the punch. For the latter, the individual bites didn't feel hot in and of themselves but rather it was the accumulated effect that really left a lasting impression. I think the dish could maybe benefit from a side of vegan yogurt, to add a freshness and help balance the heat but that's not to imply this dish was lacking in any way, it was sooo good! As if that wasn't enough, they also offer a raw vegan cake dessert. Sadly, we didn't get the chance to try as we didn't take notice until after we had already ordered our food. Between the decadence of the food and joyful ambiance, coupled with a charming location in downtown Salem, this will definitely be a place for use to revisit many time over!

Visited here in a large group and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals! There were lots of vegetarians, vegans and gluten free eaters, so it was great to have so many options for us all! I had a Cajun bowl which was pretty good - lots of toppings, tasty tempeh and a generous portion (which I couldn't finish). Would recommend, especially if you have dietary requirements.

I’ve been coming here for over a decade and it never gets old! Tons of vegan options. My favorite is the Cajun Bowl. Healthy, fast, and delicious. My go-to spot for downtown dining. I also love that they have outdoor seating to enjoy the sunshine while I eat. Service is always friendly and it’s great to know I’m supporting a local business!