IKE Box Café

Category:	Coffee Shop
Address:	299 Cottage St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA
Phone:	+1 503-581-6154
Site:	ikebox.com
Rating:	4.4
Working:	6:30AM–9PM 6:30AM–9PM 6:30AM–9PM 6:30AM–9PM 6:30AM–9PM 7AM–6PM 8AM–5PM

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tank man

They yelled at me and my friends for being in one of the rooms we did not know we were suppose to be in and it was downstairs. They also yelled at us for not buying anything and I usually buy something there every day they threaten to kick us out for not buying anything and accused us for bringing in outside drinks. Also one of my friends I was with was a 5 star customer and the owner threaten her as well. I would not go here unless you have money to buy bad coffee and have the owner yell and threaten to band you for not buying anything. DO NOT GO HERE. Go to Starbucks instead

Brian T.

Ike box is a local institution where people go to hang out & local business can get done. The companies story is really important to get to know and their youth outreach is a very cool thing. They serve Sisters Coffee Company products (very tasty!) Their goody selection is pretty good and priced to the local area. Im only giving 4 stars as they are perhaps a victim of their own success and at times if youre not a recognized regular it can feel a bit pretentious, though this doesnt happen often in my case it does still & Ive been going in for several years.

Lyrra G

Ike Box is a non profit to give youth job skills.. To "Make [life] Better." It is coffee with a cause, serving Sisters Coffee and locally made snacks and food. Ask about the soup! And Conveniently located downtown, in a big building behind the ymca. There are plently of unique rooms hung with community art to host your groups and events, and a beautiful ballroom to enjoy a drink, and time with friends.. ASK for a tour, you will love the Ike family experience of the Ike Box.

Marc Clemens

When I go to a coffee shop the first time I order a latte. A basic drink but it is amazing how many bad lattes I have had and theirs was great. I have been back many times and all of their coffee drinks are very good. They have a lot of seating which is nice. One change, more free parking. I always end up having to pay but that is a minor complaint. The drinks and atmosphere make it worth it. Go check them out it will become your favorite coffee shop.

Tom Matteson

A nice coffee shop with a friendly atmosphere. Staff were pleasant. I had a cup of coffee and a cookie. Neither were to my taste-buds liking. But, I dont usually drink standard drip coffee , nor eat cookies like the one I chose there ... however, clearly many others seemed to like their beverages. Plenty of tables, chairs, sofas, overstuffed chairs and little side rooms to enjoy coffee, friends and/or internet.

Steve Van Pelt

Ive always loved Ike Box. They do amazing things for the community- not abstractly- through Ike Quest they help kids who need it to get work experience, participate in programs that encourage growth, receive mentoring, along with many other cool things. This was my favorite place to study in college. The lighting is great. I like the feel of the place. It is cozy on days when its raining.

Yung Z

i dont go there much and i dont drink cofe but i went 1 morning bcuz i frogot to eat brekfast and i ask for choclatte muffin and they gave it to me and the lady asked do u want it warm up and i said yes and so then she warm it up 4 me. vry easy no conflict or passiveagresiveness just warm chocolatte in my mouth. wood reconnemd if u want a warm choclatte muffin very nice rate 5/5

Jared Choc

Ike Box is conveniently located next to the YMCA, making the location is a great place to meet for a cup of coffee. There is always plenty of seating and the staff are friendly. After an initial run with Allan Brothers coffee (no!), Ike Box switched to Sisters Coffee. Its not the best cup around, but its a reasonably prices cup of good coffee in a great location.

Josh Deeney

They sell coffee beans here which are several months old and completely stale, use powdered mix for their blended drinks instead of real coffee, and their food is stale. The coffee itself is extremely dark in roast and is comparable to what youd get from Starbucks. Good to place to meet, not a good place if you love coffee. The staff, however, is very professional.

Sharon Butler

I love this place and most of the people who come in. I like that theres lots of police officers here too! Only had one problem with a redhead girl named Heather who was rude and disrespectful. She worked at some mental health place and me and my party thought that she was the one who needed help. Staff ignored the whole incident so we figured they knew her....

Scott Urstad

Found this place by accident while walking off Willamettes campus. Really nice and airy rooms, good music playing. Coffee drinks were well done and their brewed coffee was a great local dark roast. We learned about their Isaacs Room" story which gave this place even more charm. Will definitely return.

Chris Ortiz

Nice place to go with a friend to have a coffe. The services is great! You said that they have live music? I go there almost every weekend, I have never heard anything like that. I would like to know what are the days and times they have it so I can go!!!! Can someone help me with that:) Thank you

David Zhang

It was okay food/drinks. Didnt like how the guy swiveled the pay screen toward me with a 1 dollar suggested tip page up though. Like i ordered 2.50 worth of food you want me to tip you 40%? Service wasnt even that good but tipped anyway just cause i had gotten the gift card for free from work.

Jack G

From my point of view nothing spectacular makes IKE both any different from any other run-of-the-mill coffee house. Its in an older building, and food/drinks are OK. What I do like about it, though, is it does have meeting rooms and several family friendly events (music, mostly) every month.

joseph keller

My wife and I love to come here for the ambiance! The service is great and the coffee is much better than Starbucks and less expensive! They have organic hemp milk which tastes delicious in a latte or a chai tea! I LOVE their breakfast burritos - steak and egg is the best I have ever had!

Paul West

First visit today with my spouse. No kind way to describe female cashier...blatantly condescending and rude. Both my wife and I were taken aback with her demeanor. Establishment was clean and cozy atmosphere , but NOT returning because of service by counter cashier.

matt t

Great space. Very large open room with plenty of seating. They sell Sisters Coffee beans. Their baristas know theyre stuff. They made great suggestions my first time there. I always try a shops specialty drinks for what theyre known for. Cold-Brew - Loved it!

Carlos Garcia

Great atmosphere, very relaxing place to have some food and drinks with your friends. Menu is great, bartenders are very friendly and they have a great variety of beers and mixed drinks, with a game room in the back as well. Again, very chill.

Joel Henderson

Im not a coffee person, but I love warm chai on a cold day. However, too many coffee shops serve their chai warm enough to burn your face off. Not Ike Box. They serve it just right, so you can enjoy it straight away. Perfect.

A Private User

The staff is friendly, and the menu is great. They do a great sugar-free cold drink that is to die for (a guilt-free milkshake.) Nice place to hang out, look at the art by local artists, and maybe catch a band.