The Governor's Cup Coffee Roasters

One of my favorite coffee shops outside of Seattle. It's always clean with a great atmosphere. Offering a wide range of goodies, if you want finely roasted coffee this is the right place. They have fantastic baristas keeping stock with everything from fresh bakery sweets, to a fine assortment of teas. There's a bar downstairs and a nice little seating arrangement upstairs.

Husband and I went here for the first time last Sunday and it was so cozy. We each got a bagel Sammich and some coffee and sat outside reading a book and enjoying our breakfast. Was quiet, peaceful, and just an overall wonderful experience. Also had bacon jam for the first time and it was so good!

I love this place!! Their coffee and teas are amazing, the atmosphere and staff is so welcoming and friendly, and they have the best bagel sandwiches that I have had anywhere. It can get pretty busy during certain hours of the day, but would still definitely recommend.

In my opinion, I loved this coffee place. My friends recommend it for me. I wasn't expecting such a beautiful place. The coffee was fantastic and it was environmentally friendly. It was busy but calm at the same time. There was fantastic plant art and had a cozy feel to it. I wanted to live there! As a barista and an artist this is the perfect place to go. Also the customer service was impeccable. They were so friendly and joked with my friend group. I just can't say enough good things about this little treasure of a coffee place.

Found out about this cafe in a tourist magazine at my hotel. The server was chatty ( we love that), the coffee was excellent and the blueberry muffin was moist and delicious. Next time I am in Salem, definitely coming back.

Love this place. Staff is always friendly. Food and coffee are consistently great! The owner cares and it shows!

The Gov Cup is Salem's little coffee roasting coffee shop. It is a gathering space; a slice of peace; a sensory treat; and a creative place. Their Nicaragua is my favorite roast and their bagels with lox is a perfect little brunch for one. (Spielman bagels! Real boiled bagels!) Go when you need a creative reset. Go when you need some "parallel play" with other people. Go to just pick up some beans, a bagel, and a sticker or two for your loved one. 😊

Really enjoyed this little spot, it was buzzing with life, but we were still able to get a table upstairs with no wait, so that was nice. I’m from Portland and miss my Spielman’s bagels, but lucky for us Salemanders they serve Spielman’s here with a few choices of cream cheese smear as well! I got a dry cappuccino and my friend got a chai and we both enjoyed our drinks. I got the “best ever brownie” to try as well and for some reason it tasted like licorice? Like maybe they used black licorice or star anise in it, but I couldn’t eat it. Every thing else was lovely, the decor is cute and it’s a fun spot to be to have your coffee.

Hidden gem! Stopped by here only because we wanted to grab coffee and walk down to the riverfront. What a refreshing surprise. Firstly, the place is very cozy and welcoming. Perfect place to read a book or just relax, have a conversation. Secondly, they have one of the nicest selections of loose leaf tea I've encountered in awhile. It's not often that you are able to get smoked black tea in a coffee shop. AND- the staff was great, very friendly and seemed happy to be there.

Spacious facility. Friendly staff. Downstairs and upstairs seating. Tasty drinks. I had a 16oz hot cocoa. Bathrooms are upstairs and are not wheelchair accessible. Food options are a few pastries and bagel sandwiches. Would love to have quiche as an option.