Let’s have a look at a 20 Breakfast experiences here in Salem and the local area. Take your time, pour a fresh cup and scroll the photos.

A&J King Artisan Bakers puts together a nice Sandwich.

Sometimes a simple buttered English Muffin at Witchside Tavern is all that you need.

Andy’s Breakfast & Lunch in Lynn is favorite Sin City spot.

Fresh pastries are always on hand at Wolf Next Door Coffee.

The Airfield Cafe in North Hampton N. H. come in with Banana Bread French Toast.

Breakfast Nachos at VFW Witch City Post 1524 is a Sunday treat.

April’s Salem and their Breakfast Quesadilla.

#WingMan has good things to say about Vinnie’s BeachSide Café in Salisbury.

Au Gratin Salem is our newest Breakfast spot.

Pancakes and Bacon at The Ugly Mug Diner.

Black Cat Diner on Boston Street has all the Gravy.

Weekends are for Brunch at The Derby Salem.

Brew Box is a small,but mighty spot.

Beverly is home to Stephy’s Kitchen

Good Morning Chubby serves great early morning weekend treats.

Stop into Spells Coffee Shop & Market fro a quick nosh.

Crave is on Lafayette Street with delicious Sandwiches.

Just a bit up the road in Andover you’ll find Shawsheen Luncheonette.

Salems Retreat has it all going on.

Gennaro and his team at Dotty and Ray’s – Salem, MA are awesome.

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Here’s 5 more suggestions for Valentine’s Day.

Turner’s Seafood
Witch City Hibachi, Inc.
Pots Peabody
Mercy Tavern
A&J King Artisan Bakers

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Chef Ian at Olde Main Street Pub now has Chicken Liver Mousse on the menu. This smooth, delicious little treat has appeared as a special once or twice before working it’s way onto the regular menu.

#TheBaldOne grabbed a seat at the bar last night specifically to try it. He happened to sit next to the lovely #OutOfContext, who just being served the awesome OMSP Half Chicken was more than happy to enjoy the first dip of marvelous A&J King Artisan Bakers Sourdough Bread into the silky Mousse. Her approval was registered visually and verbally.

Seeing that they also have Rothaus by Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus AG on tap was an added and greatly appreciated bonus. This Pils from the Black Forest of Germany is suddenly getting around.

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Here’s a slight change of pace for #TheBaldOne.

Spicy Pickled Eggs complete with jalapeños and sourdough bread from A&J King Artisan Bakers, and a house Curried Chickpea Hash with yellow potato. The hash is a hit in any league. Gulu-Gulu Cafe.

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Here’s a puzzle for you.

This breakfast sandwich was served this morning at Gulu-Gulu Cafe. It called the Oinker and was made with egg, cheese, ham, and bacon using A&J King Artisan Bakers sourdough bread.

Can you guess which of our hashtag heroes ate it?

ANSWER: This sandwich fed #WingMan. But, #TheBaldOne is in the photo. Cue the #TheSlicedTomatoKid

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This Broccoli, Cheddar & Potato Soup was our cover photo yesterday. Today we just want to dedicate a few words of praise for the soup, and for All Souls Lounge overall.

Thick, creamy, buttery, and substantial, the soup is a hit in any league. It’s the kind of soup that makes you want another bowl. The sourdough bread from A&J King Artisan Bakers just makes a great soup greater.

All Souls had become a small sweet spot of Detby Street by serving a limited menu of simple, creative, delicious selections of home-style selections. The wonderful cocktail artisans behind the bar are also worthy of praise.

Oh, and be sure to welcome Little Leo to the fold.

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Sourdough Toast by A&J King Artisan Bakers. Peanut butter by Teddie Peanut Butter. Served at Gulu-Gulu Cafe this morning.

Quality all around.

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How do you like your Pickled Eggs?

At Gulu-Gulu Cafe the eggs are pickled quite lightly with a touch of the savory. Pickled onions and a great sourdough bread from A&J King Artisan Bakers share the plate. #TheBaldOne likes to add a moderate splash of Cholula Hot Sauce with each bite.

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The Adventures of our #BlueEyes continue to amaze us, make everyone hungry, and support our local restaurants in a very effective manner.

Here we share her stops at A&J King Artisan Bakers, Atomic Coffee, Essex Seafood, Finz Seafood and Grill, and Taku sushi bar.

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It’s time to live life, just for a moment or two, vicariously through the eyes of the one and only #BlueEyes. Her adventures are unsurpassed in the annals of of this page.

Bread at A&J King Artisan Bakers, a trip to Joe’s on A ROLL, a sweet treat at Melt Ice Cream (see our profile photo), and a 420 visit to Ledger Restaurant are shared here for you today.

Scroll the photos and then make your own plans.

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A Gulu-Gulu Cafe Breakfast Sandwich with egg, salmon, onion, and gruyère cheese on A&J King Artisan Bakers sourdough bread. Capers are on the side.

Where’s your breakfast on this beautiful Thursday morning?

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There are times at Gulu-Gulu Cafe when the situation requires a #SándwichPersonalizadoElCalvo is called for.

Bread from A&J King Artisan Bakers, three eggs, cheddar, bacon, sausage patty, onion, and pickled jalapeños.

Comamos. El desayuno es bueno.

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This morning #TheBaldOne decided to explore the wonderful world of Vegan Breakfast Sandwiches at Gulu-Gulu Cafe,

Our Bald and breakfast loving hero is not a Vegan, and has no interest in becoming one. But, in fairness to the many who are he is making an effort to explore that world and share his thoughts with you.

This was a custom sandwich that started with an excellent sourdough bread by A&J King Artisan Bakers. We really like to see one local business partnering with another local business. In between the slices of bread were sliced, grilled tofu, grilled tomato, sauteed purple onion, avocado, and arugula, topped with a coconut based vegan cheddar cheese by Daiya Foods. Yes it was fortified with Cholula Hot Sauce, but it wasn’t needed to add flavor as the flavors did nicely by themselves. #TheBaldOne just enjoys a little zest in his breakfast most days.

This Gulu Sando by Sammy was nicely crafted and hit the proverbial spot well.

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Yes we’ve heard you asking about the continuing epicurean adventures of the our favorite gourmand, the ever lovely #BlueEyes.

The accompanying photos show visits to a few of her favorite spots and a few of her favorite things.

A&J King Artisan Bakers
Bambolina
Finz Seafood and Grill
Ledger Restaurant
Turner’s Seafood Salem

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Every once in a while something on a specials board will surprise you.

Yesterday at Gulu-Gulu Cafe Chef Lucy and her team featured a Borscht. What exactly is this some may ask. It’s described as an “ancient” soup with Slavic roots. “A sour soup common in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. In English, the word “borscht” is most often associated with the soup’s variant of Ukrainian origin, made with red beetroots as one of the main ingredients, which give the dish its distinctive red color. The same name, however, is also used for a wide selection of sour-tasting soups without beetroots, such as sorrel-based green borscht, rye-based white borscht, and cabbage borscht.” No matter what it’s origins, it’s a classically great soup.

This Borscht at Gulu hit the mark well. The Grilled Cheese Sandwich on sourdough by A&J King Artisan Bakers with cheddar, onion, tomato, and jalapeños which were suggested by Eden as the order was taken put the whole thing over the top.

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FINALLLLY! Beyond Meat Sausage has returned to Wolf Next Door Coffee, and even better it comes on a croissant from A&J King Artisan Bakers.

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This Build-Your-Own Breakfast Sandwich from Gulu-Gulu Cafe features scrambled eggs, cheddar, spinach, purple onion, and avocado on sourdough bread by A&J King Artisan Bakers.

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Early yesterday night #KeepThemFlying and #TheBaldOne were looking for a lighter meal paired with a good cocktail. After a short discussion it was decided that a visit to All Souls Lounge was exactly what they needed.

To nobody’s surprise the place was packed on arrival.The bar was full, but there were a couple of two-tops available by the side wall. They claimed one and Eric, the handsome son-of-a-gun, took the drink order quickly. Within three minutes, despite the crowd, two De La Louisane Cocktails were put on the table. This is one of their selections that is rotated on an ever changing, and very interesting retro drink menu, and the favorite All Souls drink of our always intrepid BaldOne. Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth benedictine and absinthe, bitters, and a legitimate Maraschino cherry on a steel skewer constitute this lovely refreshment which has history going back to the historic La Louisiane Restaurant in 1880s New Orleans. We suggest that you try one on your next visit.

A House Hot Dog with chips and a Maitland Mountain Farm pickle was ordered by our #KeepThemFlying. It turned out to be a heartier meal than expected, but it was eaten, finished quickly, and greatly appreciated the entire time.

For #TheBaldOne it was the “Doug Funnie” off of the Specials board, fried pork cutlet with house BBQ sauce, arugula, and pickled red onion, on a nice, perfectly grilled and buttered (maybe a little mayo too) sourdough bread by A&J King Artisan Bakers. The team at A&J King have got it going on boys and girls. Their sourdough is taking over the city. Now onto the sandwich itself. You may have to excuse us as we attempt to wax eloquently without going over the top. The pork cutlet is pan-fried, There wasn’t a single dry bite and the breading was thick enough to add flavor and substance to the bite and chew without being bready or chewy. A slight sweetness with a touch of spicy tang permeated the BBQ sauce. Flavor and texture in the the right amount were contributed by the arugula and especially the pickled red onion. It can be said, without doubt that was the best sandwich our BaldGuy has had at All Souls since they opened. When you consider that he’s yet to have a bad sandwich there, this one stands at the top of the mountain and will be difficult to usurp. We passed this news on to Jen expecting that she would perform cartwheels across the room whooping with joy. But alas, the room was too crowded and cooler heads prevailed.

Oh, before we forget there was also a cup of outstanding, and more than moderately peppery Tomato Soup involved.

Keep in mind that many, of not all menu items to include the hot dogs can also be ordered vegan.

Take some time soon and soothe your soul at All Souls Lounge.

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A&J King Artisan Bakers and Hot Cross Buns! Get you Easter order in now.

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Bulgogi beef at A&J King Artisan Bakers? Who knew?

Someone should alert #WingMan.

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