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Gulu-Gulu Cafe

247 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970-3401
978-740-8882
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Ranked #9 of 184 restaurants in Salem
Price range: INR0 - INR823
Cuisines: American, Café, Czech, Vegetarian
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours, Dessert
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Salem, MA
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

This is a local meeting place as well as a place for tourists. The expectation is that you will be hanging out for a while, so it's not a place to go if you are in a rush. It is a great place to people-watch. The food is generally fresh and good and I've found the portions to be pretty... More

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See 7 more reviews by SalSal_Salem for Salem
Decatur, Alabama
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31 reviews 31 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We were in Salem 5/2/13 and were wandering around looking for a place to eat. After a day of walking through town sightseeing, we didn't want to try one of the higher-end restaurants, so when we happened upon Gulu-Gulu, the offered menu was just different enough to hook us. Let me start by saying we're both in our 50s, so... More

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Lynn, Massachusetts
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

I was at the Gulu-Gulu Cafe with a group of friends last night after a movie. As usual, there was a mix of ages and generations, making for a pleasant hub bub of activity. The ambience is funky hipster, the wait staff young and friendly, and the service is quick. The menu is comprised of mainly sandwiches, crepes, and the... More

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Rotterdam Junction, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

packed on a saturday, the staff was friendly and the price wasn't bad, atmosphere just not to my liking.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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22 reviews 22 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Breakfast, lunch, dinner... late night? All are fantastic at the Gulu. The food is delicious - sandwiches and crepes are my favorites. Late night on weekends the music can get a little crazy... depending on your taste you may love it or hate it. The musical acts vary so I usually give it a whirl after 9pm and hope it's... More

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See 19 more reviews by malmal113 for Salem
Peabody
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29 reviews 29 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Hi, we are regulars at Gulu, and went the other night, and did NOT have a good experience. We were seated for 20 minutes and were ignored by each member of the waitstaff, they walked past our table at least 5 times and never stopped, meanwhile they waited on the people behind us w/ no problem. Terribly rude. I made... More

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Montreal, Canada
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62 reviews 62 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Coming all the way down from Montreal, Canada, and after reading reviews on Trip Advisor, we decided that we had to try this place in Salem. At first, we had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated, but it gave us the time to look at the menu and the place. We can see it seems to be a... More

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See 9 more reviews by 999Vince for Salem
Allentown, Pennsylvania
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20 reviews 20 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Fresh food and great service in this little local spot! We had a wonderful brunch - even lots of vegan options for my daughter! Worth a trip for sure!!

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Salem, Massachusetts
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53 reviews 53 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

As a Salem resident I have had many opportunities to visit Gulu Gulu on different days and at different times of the days. Overall I love this cafe and think it is a fantastic part of the Salem fabric. I love their vibe, I love that they have outdoor seating, I love their amazing beer selection, I love the wifi,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013 via mobile

Even if it was raining outside, the weather was Xtra fine inside . Good choice for veggies, and Art everywhere in this place . People are nice . Hope to come back soon

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