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Word of Mouth

140 North East 17th Street, Salem, OR 97302
503-930-4285
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Ranked #1 of 151 restaurants in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Cuisines: American
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner
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Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner
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Salem, Oregon
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

My GF & I went to dinner (which they stopped doing I believe). I ordered a steak. Most the food was good enough. However my steak was brought on a bed of rice, not the baked potatoe I had ordered. For most, the potatoe is a vital as the steak (which was fairly good). The waitress never told me they... More

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Seattle, Washington
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

word of mouth's breakfast blows my mind, i also like the quaintness of the place (it's located in a house that's been modified to be a restaurant). good service, but be forewarned, on any given Saturday you may be waiting upwards of 45 minutes (that may be the best sign that the food is worth the wait). If you have... More

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Independence
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

All I can say is... awesome food & service.... "Its worth the wait"! More

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Salem Oregen
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

I have had many breakfasts and lunches here, The food is always excellent, the waiters are superb. Whenever I want to show off one our great eating places in Salem this is one of the first ones we go to. More

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Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

This is my favorite breakfast place in Salem! The food is great, the staff is awesome and the atmosphere is very cozy. The wait can be tough some times but the food is well worth it and they also provide some awesome mimosas and bloody marys More

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See 5 more reviews by Nathan K for Salem
Oregon
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

The food is consistently delicious. The portions are extremely generous. If you're in a hurry, go at an off-prime time or you'll wait. It's worth it! Try the creme brulee french toast........wow! More

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See 7 more reviews by NWWildTurtle for Salem
Oregon
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

First experience for me wasn't good. I guess I chalk it up to a poor food decision on MY part, My husband had a breakfast item, was very good. My 1/2 Rueben Sandwich was bad, the meat was very thickly sliced and tough. My cup of soup tasted like it had been scorched. The waitress did ask how my sandwhich... More

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Salem, Oregon
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Had an excellent breakfast - menu is not your typical breakfast, they have taken a unique spin on their offering and the meals they put out are quite tasty and the quantity was appropriate. Our server was polite - and kept the coffee coming. This was a business meeting and the place was full w/ people waiting - we never... More

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Salem, Oregon
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

If you see a line out the door on a weekend, don't turn around and leave, Word of Mouth is well worth the wait. The food is great and you get a lot of it. It has a homey atmosphere and the staff is very friendly! As another reviewer said, "it's PERFECT! More

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Springfield, Oregon
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Adorable vintage home redone into this great eating establishment. It's not often you go out and can't' find one thing wrong, absolutely nothing, it's PERFECT. From the food, the service, atmosphere...Word of Mouth is just that, perfect. We've been here a few times and each time we try something new, there is nothing not to like. Everything has been done... More

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