Welcome to White’s Restaurant, Salem’s oldest diner where the food is fresh every day and cooked to order.
The home of Don’s Big Mess, The Corned Beef Hash, White’s Famous Biscuits and Gravy, and many more long-standing recipes. You’ll find generous portions, friendly staff, and truly yummy food at White’s Restaurant.
Serving Salem since 1936.
Easy parking and easy to get in and out. Atmosphere is what you hope for: Friendly, Fun, Welcoming. Food is incredible comfort food all the way. We had biscuits and gravy, and the Big Mess. Service is what is missing at so many restaurants. even with two servers, Tiffany was fast. Friendly and funny. she is very genuine and likeable. The value for how much food you get is incredible. I had Leftovers for lunch and dinner. And I have a pretty good appetite. I learned about this restaurant over a year ago and finally went. I recommend not waiting to try it. I will be a regular now.
Beware! Check your bill! They are overcharging and will not tell you! Just got back from White's and will never go back due to them not posting the correct prices on the menu! I could not believe it when we went to pay the bill. They had jacked the price up on the bill without changing the price on the actual menu! who does that? is this even legal? And then they tried to argue with my wife about it when we brought it their attention. We are aware that the price of eggs and other things have went up, but you need to change your prices on the menu to reflect that! Pretty damn lazy, service was terrible, food has always been subpar, and the place has really went downhill.
I just read a review that gave a "3-star". I need to rebut that. I've been going here for years. I've NEVER had a server that wasn't polite and eager to please. The hashbrowns are always 1st rate, gravy needs a little salt, but they have to be careful with that for those that can't have it. Eggs always perfect. Link, patty and german sauge always flavorful and properly cooked. Biscuits are homemade, and taste like it. Coffee is very good, but no flavored creamers. Overall, It's a "6-Star" for breakfast in my book!
Great place for breakfast! Great value, service, food and very nice folks! I had a breafast special called Counrty Benedict, where a Chicken Fried Steak on a bisciut w/2 eggs country gravy and hash browns was awesome. I couldn't finish the meal, but worth the money!
White's has been in business for decades and for a good reason - the food is great, well priced, with great service.While the building looks old, it is very clean inside and well-lit. It is low on frills, huge on serving sizes. You can order an omelet with a side of bacon instead of potatoes and toast and they don't look at you like you are weird! Go at 7am if you want to be sure to have a table on the weekends.
