The Oldest Lunch Counter In Oregon Will Take You On A Trip Down Memory Lane

We all need a little bit of yesteryear in our lives sometimes, right? Most of us would probably agree that slowing down for an hour or two to enjoy a leisurely breakfast or lunch and lively conversation in a cozy atmosphere would be a more than welcome reprieve from the hectic pace of life. Today, let's take a stroll down Memory Lane, to the days long before smartphones, with a visit to the oldest lunch counter in Oregon.

Step back in time when you visit Court Street Dairy Lunch in Salem; the oldest lunch counter in Oregon that first opened in 1929.

Slip onto a stool at the cozy corner or pull up a chair at one of the tables after stopping to admire the photos - snapped over the decades - that hang on the walls of what's been called Salem's first "fast food" eatery.

Then, sip a piping hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate as you mull over the breakfast menu. Omelets, hotcakes, and biscuits and gravy are among your choices.

Or, if you're visiting for lunch, prepare for a delectable dilemma as you browse the menu that's brimming with old-fashioned favorites, from BLTs to egg salad sandwiches.

Prefer something a little lighter? How does a steaming bowl of homemade soup or a crisp salad sound?

What would a trip to the oldest lunch counter in Oregon be without a thick, classic milkshake? What's your favorite flavor - chocolate or vanilla?

Of course, sometimes a huge helping of fries, tater tots, or onion rings just hits the spot.

Stroll down Memory Lane with a hearty breakfast or lunch at Court Street Dairy Lunch, which is open Tuesday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Court Street Dairy Lunch is located at 347 Court St. NE, Salem, OR 97301.

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