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March 2024 by Robert Hoffman
a cozy little hole-in-the-wall coffee shop, with a lovely selection of loose leaf teas.
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March 2024 by Kristy Kwan
We were driving through Salem on our way to the coast and stumbled into this coffee shop. So happy we did!! My favorite thing was a sign that said, "we filter coffee, not people." The vibe is very welcoming and we saw a huge variety of people inside. Bagels were excellent and my coffee was perfect (got the Mexican latte). The bathroom was large and clean. Plenty of places to sit and relax. Beautiful art and plants and lots to look at! This is our new favorite place when on our way to the coast!
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February 2024 by zackery “zkiller9mm” smith
Amazing atmosphere and great coffee and staff made the visit worth
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February 2024 by Shad Russell
A staple in Salem. Delicious coffee.
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February 2024 by Kevin Dial
The coffee was superb! A cool place to grab a great cup and super employees.
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January 2024 by Dawn D.
The Governor's Cup is a wonderful café to pop open a laptop, check emails, read a book, and try something new. There's seating on the main floor and upstairs but they fill up fast. Bathrooms are upstairs and parking can be a mission.The staff were wonderful and helpful with taste suggestions. I had the Rosemary bagel and white mocha lavender coffee. Very interesting. I'll definitely go back to try more bagels and drinks.
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January 2024 by Christian Grand
Extremely cool
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January 2024 by Ryan
I really love the setup of the Governor’s Cup cafe, with its old timey feel and two story structure. Their bagels and legitimately good, as is their coffee, although as a self-diagnosed coffee snob, I can’t give 5 stars.Top tier coffee shops know their stuff. They know what coffees are being served, where they’re from, and how they’ve been processed, because this stuff really matters. You don’t go to a wine bar and order “one wine, please!” No. You’d look like a freshly deconverted Mormon or something.A washed coffee and a naturally processed coffee are completely different, in the same way a Pinot Grigio and a Cabernet are completely different. And when I asked if they had any natural coffees at the moment, they stared at me dumbfounded. Not only had they not been asked that question before, they clearly hadn’t been taught the difference, either.So this review is really directed at the owner. You have a roaster in the front of house. You roast IN house. I’m sure you know the different processing types; make sure your staff and your customers know it as well and elevate your game. Or, maybe you’re not that serious about coffee, which is totally fine, because most coffee drinkers aren’t like me. Still, if I’m in the area, I’d go back here. I really enjoyed it.
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January 2024 by Megan Lang
Vegetarian options: Vegan and vegetarian sandwich optionsDietary restrictions: Non dairy options, vegan options, sometimes gluten free options
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January 2024 by Shannon Van Enger
First time here - amazing service and great coffee!!!
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January 2024 by mark wigg
Good service is guaranteed when the owner is behind the bar.Alyssa has been making the Governor's Cup a popular destination for quiet study like tonight, live music, and coffee for the morning regulars.I hope the downtown businesses keep the Christmas lights up for another month.Parking: not a problem if you walk
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December 2023 by Kristina K.
Love Gov Cup. Been coming here about 6 years, and always has good energy. That's the main reason I go.
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December 2023 by Jeff Schwarz
It's a bustling coffee shop right in the epicenter of downtown Salem, it's got amazing tea as well as coffee and the food is on point and reasonably priced.
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December 2023 by Erika O.
Love it here, usually get a rose latte and it is delicious! The atmosphere is also very home like and welcoming.
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December 2023 by Cecilia Burk
The herb and salt bagel was amazing and so were the workers. The latte was alright, but I wasn’t a fan of their drip coffee. The inside is super interesting and has a nice feel.
