The best cafes in Salem

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

When you want a breakfast run that actually does good, EDWINS Bakery & Training Center pairs French technique with Cleveland hospitality.

From the Cleveland newsletter, October 7, 2026

Espresso a Mano keeps Pittsburgh caffeinated with specialty brews that actually taste like, well, coffee. Expect espresso-based drinks, cozy chai, and a relaxed vibe across Lawrenceville, Dormont, plus Squirrel Hill at Five Points Artisan Bakeshop.

From the Mount Lebanon newsletter, October 28, 2026

Informal coffee shop featuring La Prima Espresso coffee, breakfast sandwiches and a back deck.

Breakfast-focused bakery for warm, made-to-order varieties of donuts (including the maple-bacon option), plus breakfast sandwiches and coffee.

Gloria Jean's Coffees is the spot when you're craving flavor-packed sips and a treat, from Butter Toffee or Hazelnut to the limited-time Pumpkin Spice Latte, Chiller, or Cold Brew topped with caramel cream. Expect 100% Arabica beans, teas and pastries, plus baristas who know their way around a sweet tooth.

From the Mount Lebanon newsletter, September 29, 2026

Organic, fair trade brews from a local micro-roaster, balanced espresso, and even Turkish coffee meet sweet and savory crepes, artisan bagels, paninis, and fresh soups at Cafe Americano. m. pick-me-up.

From the Mount Lebanon newsletter, October 21, 2026

Needle & Bean pairs fair trade, organic coffee with a handpicked selection of pop and independent vinyl, so you can caffeinate while crate-digging. The vibe is cozy without trying too hard, perfect for sneaking in a morning latte or a late-afternoon listen between errands.

From the Mount Lebanon newsletter, October 14, 2026

Orbis Caffe keeps things lively with rotating coffees from Onyx Coffee Lab, proper teas, and housemade pastries, plus wraps and a legit brunch menu. And if caffeine alone won’t cut it, they pour beer, wine, and cocktails, host trivia, and even send you off with six-packs to go.

From the Mount Lebanon newsletter, October 7, 2026

Six Shooter Coffee is roasting every bean right here in Cleveland and pouring the good stuff, from their Collinwood Espresso to seasonal coffees that rotate with the harvest, and they build thoughtful partnerships that support local businesses.

From the Cleveland newsletter, October 22, 2026

When you want a low-key hang and a legit latte, Caffè d'Amore Coffeeshop brings cozy community vibes with well-crafted coffee, flaky pastries, and toasty bagels. Slide in for a quiet morning or a mid-afternoon reset, then pretend you're only staying for one cup.

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, October 22, 2026

For mornings that need a tasty jumpstart, Curbside On The Run turns out big, creative, seasonally driven breakfast sandwiches, soups, salads, and smoothies that actually fill you up. The sidekick Coffee Hut keeps the caffeine game strong, making this a clutch grab-and-go upgrade to your weekday routine.

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, September 30, 2026

The Coffee Tree Roasters lines up beans by the bag, handy subscriptions, and home coffee bar gear so your kitchen can finally pull its weight. Pick a roast you actually like and let your weekday caffeine run on autopilot.

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, October 15, 2026

Slide into The Black Canary in Blawnox for brilliant espresso with house-made syrups, creamy ice cream, and pastries that somehow vanish fast. Spin a record, sneak a quick arcade victory, then savor the Bananas Foster espresso because you’ve earned it this week.

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, October 8, 2026

Redhawk Coffee Roasters is a small Pittsburgh roastery obsessed with sweetness-forward, vibrant coffees, pulling balanced espresso and pouring single origins that actually taste like something.

From the Pittsburgh newsletter, October 29, 2026

Metropolitan Coffee is the relaxed, locally owned spot to hit this week for specialty pours, good tea, and a pastry case that will test your willpower. Expect Cleveland art on the walls, occasional yoga pop ups, and plenty of savory bites to fuel laptop time or a laid back catch up.

From the Cleveland newsletter, October 14, 2026