Here’s a look at some the wonderful world of Breakfast Sandwiches in Salem.

Crave is up first because the truth is we haven’t paid them and their excellent sandwiches enough attention.

Don’t sleep on A&J King Artisan Bakers. What they do is exceptional.

Red Line Cafe has a spot in the weekly rotation of #TheBaldOne.

The sandwich selection at Gulu-Gulu Cafe is worth a look.

On Bridge Street Coffee Time Bake Shop has earned legendary status.

Brew Box just maybe Salem’s best kept sandwich secret.

For a Vegan treat Not Ya Mama’s Vegan Cafe is where “ya” want to go.

Wolf Next Door Coffee is small, but mighty.

North Street is home to Spells Coffee Shop & Market.

A great addition to Jefferson Avenue is On The Grind Cafe

Lulu’s bakery and pantry has it all folks.

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Is it a late breakfast for you today, or are you going to wait for lunch? This isn’t an easy decision, and sometimes the clock decides for you.

While you wait for your Muse to make the call, we offer three suggestions.

Fountain Place Restaurant knows it’s way around the breakfast table, and sunny eggs are a specialty that’s never let #TheBaldOne down. They also put a a nice Burger with sautéed mushrooms and onions for lunch. https://www.fountainplacerestaurant.com/

Everything at Lulu’s bakery and pantry is made from scratch and the Breakfast Biscuit is worth walking a mile uphill, against the wind, over crushed stone. This is true. The Lulu’s Italiano is also a menu All*Star. https://www.lulusbakeryandpantry.com/

Salems Retreat is in the North Fields of Salem and is rockin’ and Rollin’ Breakfast and Lunch six days a week. With creative Eggs Benedict’s much for in the morning, and a superior Burger for Lunch Nicole and her team will feed you well. https://www.salemsretreat.com/

Has you Muse spoken yet?

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It used to take 500 years for the Catholic Church to declare someone a Saint. That’s a long time, and nowadays it only takes a few years. That may be because the internet makes it easier to research miracles.

It doesn’t take a miracle for a menu item or special to become #BaldOneApproved. All it takes is for the right moment in time and the right menu item or special to come together and cause the knees of #TheBaldOne to buckle.

Here are the 5 things in the Salem restaurant world that have been declared #BaldOneApproved.

1. The Chili Mac at Boston Hot Dog Company.
2. Blue Fez Restaurant House Crab Cakes.
3. Keenan’s Chowder at chezcasaboston on Bridge Street.
4. The Italian Sandwich at Lulu’s bakery and pantry.
5. The Mini Chicken Pot Pies from Sage’s Fusion Kitchen.

Scroll the photos.

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It’s time for another Breakfast Photo Array. It’s a bit lengthy, because we like breakfast a lot. Is it the most important meal of the day? Maybe not. but is the most important meal in this post.

This array features the following spots in order.

Zeke’s Place Gloucester
April’s, salem ma
Brothers Taverna
Anchor Pub & Grille Beverly
Stephy’s Kitchen Beverly
Bambolina
Salems Retreat
Backbeat Brewing Company Beverly
Red’s Sandwich Shop
Christopher’s Cafe & Catering Lynn
Red’s Kitchen + Tavern
City Eats Beverly
Red Line Cafe
Counter Salem
O’Neills of Salem
Charlie’s Place Gloucester
Nick & Andy’s Breakfast & Lunch Danvers
Dotty and Ray’s – Salem, MA
New Brothers Restaurant & Deli Danvers
Deb’s Diner
The Ugly Mug Diner
Depot Diner Beverly
Maria’s Place
The Derby Salem
Lulu’s bakery and pantry
Fountain Place Restaurant
Luigi’s Peabody
George’s Restaurant and Bar Gloucester
Lincoln’s Landing Swampscott
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
Ledger Restaurant
Iron Town Diner Saugus
Jodi Bee Bakes

Take a few minutes to scroll the photos and be sure to yell at us if we missed your favorite spot.

#Breakfast #BreakfastSalemMa #Breakfastnorthshorema

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Today is National Dark Chocolate Day as declared by whatever official or unofficial group makes such declarations.

Buy some Chocolate today, dark or otherwise. We suggest the following spots.

Shop The Chocolate Pantry
Harbor Sweets Handmade Chocolates
Lulu’s bakery and pantry
Caramel French Patisserie
Curly Girl Candy Shop

Chocolate may not make the world go around. But it sure doesn’t keep it from spinning.

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The #HalloweenHordes can be tough in downtown Salem. They are filling the breakfast spots as you read these words. You can work around them and enjoy a meal however if you take a walk down Derby Street from Lafayette to Congress. Usually most of the visitors don’t make it the two blocks that separates Derby from Essex Street. Here’s the spots on this section of Derby that would love to see you.

CASA Tequila SALEM MA., Jolie Tea Company, Barrio New England, Bambolina, Lulu’s bakery and pantry, Witchside Tavern, Funhouse Donuts, All Souls Lounge, Bit Bar Salem, Paprika Grill, and of course Notch Brewing.

Get out there and enjoy. It’s your town. Illegitimi non carborundum.

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Check out North of Boston Radio this week to hear the thoughts and words of #TheBaldOne. Maybe he makes sense, perhaps he doesn’t. He’ll cover April’s II, Lulu’s bakery and pantry, The Derby Salem, and spend a few minutes talking about pizza and tacos.

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Here are three more items from the #BaldOneApproved files.

Lulu’s bakery and pantry with their Italian Sandwich, the wonderful Spicy Pork Hash at Shawsheen Luncheonette, and Rockafellas Salem Black & Bleu Salad.

If it’s approved, it’s good.

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Tonight at 5 P. M. Salem Film Fest will reveal their 2024 lineup of excellent documentary films that will be featured in this year’s festival at Cinema Salem.

Be sure to make some time to check it out, and enjoy some cupcakes by Lulu’s bakery and pantry.

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Oh #WeddingPlanner, #WeddingPlanner. Wherefore art thou?

We haven’t run into our prolific, and always active contributer lately. But rest assured, she is still out and about whenever possible.

Lulu’s bakery and pantry for breakfast and The Lobster Shanty for house Poutinehave both been visited recently. There was also a nice, homemade vegan Wild Mushroom Soup in the mix.

Give a positive thought to our good friend today.

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