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Red's Sandwich Shop

15 Central St, Salem, MA 01970-3702
978-745-3527
Ranked #1 of 131 restaurants in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 188 Reviews
Price range: 0 AUD - 8 AUD
Cuisines: American, Delicatessen
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Takeout, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Takeout, Dessert
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Toronto, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Red's has all the characteristics of a classic diner.....lots of locals, family owned and operated, waitresses full of personality. But the menu covers more territory than the typical diner. All the usual items are there and prepared very well. There are several varieties of eggs benedict. We had the cod cake and lobster and both were excellent. There are many... More

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See 5 more reviews by trekkercws for Salem
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Stopped by Red's on a tip from a local and really enjoyed our lunch. My wife said the lobster and scallop cake was right up there with the best she's had. We got a ton of food for $20. Good food, nice service and good value. More

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Canton, Ohio
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Amazing from beginning to end. Great atmosphere, excellent food. Great prices, HUGE portions, and great staff. More

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See 2 more reviews by P_Wizzle50168 for Salem
Brooklyn, New York
Top Contributor
59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Always busy and kind of hot in there. The building is of historical significance. The spinach omelet I had was alright. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Comfort breakfasts- big portions- long lines- good food fast. Be prepared to wait if it is a weekend. Place is bigger than it looks so line moves fast. The portions of food are so large. Get an everything omelette or the pancakes. Also ask for the hot chocolate with the works. More

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See 6 more reviews by jeklek7 for Salem
Cape May, NJ
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Clearly, my 5-star review is just a drop in the bucket for Red's. My wife and I visit every year for Halloween fun, and no day starts without breakfast at this venerable establishment. The breakfast food is decent - I cant vouch for lunch - and the selection is sure to please even the pickiest traveler. And the service is... More

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See 5 more reviews by Will K for Salem
Salem
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Reds has been around for a long time and you will find no better place for breakfast. I live in the area and cannot get enough of the Corned Beef Hash Eggs Benedict which is offered on the weekends. The food is hot, fresh and delicious. I have travelled to many places around the world and I find Reds the... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

I used to love Red's the portion's are huge and the prices are fair. The service is always good, but the food isn't anymore. At least the lunch. The breakfast is still decent. The past few times I have gone and ordered different items off the lunch menu and have been disappointed each time. The food is kind of bland,... More

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See 3 more reviews by ApoloniaTraveller for Salem
maine
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Good solid food at very reasonable prices.Excellent friendly service.Large menu for breakfast or lunch with some thing for every one.It is nice to go back to a place after a few years and find it every bit as good as you remember.Very good location. Hard to beat a place like this.Wish there were more of them.Try it you will like... More

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See 3 more reviews by littlefield3 for Salem
North Conway, New Hampshire
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Great food for cheap When you want good food, go where the locals go. Granted, this is not fine dining but it's very, very good simple cooking in huge quantities at low prices. Hard to beat. More

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