Taproot Old Mill Cafe

08/20/2022

Big shoutout to our leading ladies, Adrianna and Codi! Their energy, like their smiles, is contagious, warm, and always welcoming. Thank you both for being a part of our roots ❤️❤️❤️

08/17/2022

What’s the only thing that could make a classic chicken bacon ranch wrap better? Spinach and a spinach wrap. We will not be taking questions, thank you 😉

08/11/2022

With or without the vodka, make this weekend ✨SPARKLE✨with our “It’s the Berries” sparkling iced-tea!

08/01/2022

All experience welcome to apply! If you are interested in joining the crew, bring your resume in or email us at [email protected].

07/27/2022

Heat wave got us thinking about Double Berry Cheesecake Smoothies 🫐🍓

Yup, you read that right. Cheesecake IN a smoothie. Available until it’s not 😎

07/20/2022

They say “Two is better than one,” and we agree. Today through Sunday the 24th, grab this extra sweet special.

✨Cinnamon Roll French Toast✨

Three slices of CR French toast, two eggs your way, and bacon to round it out. Yummo 🤤

07/14/2022

Shoutout to the 2022 Ironman Triathlon team T R I B E from Long Beach, CA. It was an honor to fuel the tribe 💪

07/09/2022

Tomatoes, potatoes, avocado, and eggs.
Red pepper, cabbage, onion and kale.
For a grate way to start your day.
Grab a Grate Start Hash at the
Old Mill Cafe.

07/08/2022

Vodka or no vodka, it’s a pleasant day for a Hibby Lem!

07/07/2022

Meet Devin! He’s new to the team and already smashing it on the line 🔥 He’s determined, level-headed, and committed to putting out the best plates he can. We’re stoked to have him join our roots. Eat.Drink.Thrive.

06/24/2022

No better place to enjoy Chef Josh’s County Line Omelette than with a historic view at the .

This weekend Josh is rolling perfectly crispy bacon and gooey cheddar cheese into a fluffy bed of eggs topped with onions, peppers and more bacon! Of course no meal is complete without a helping of our fluffy breakfast potatoes and our summer fruit cups.

Grab one after a morning on the water front watching your favorite local teams complete in this years Dragon Boat Races! Check out for information on tomorrows festivities.
GO TEAM TAPROOT!

06/19/2022

We will be OPEN, Tuesday June 21st, to spend the longest day of the year making music with your community! We are stoked to be apart of this years Make Music Day celebrations and welcoming amazing artist to our humble stage!

Make Music Day is an annual celebration of music that happens all over the world! For more information, visit or their website makemusicsalem.org

Check out for their line up of artist and keep an eye out for more music to come!

06/17/2022

Basil has a special roll here at the Old Mill Cafe. Providing just the right amount of herbaceous sweetness to our sauces and cocktails, we are determined to always serve our guests the best. Especially if that means growing it ourselves!

06/10/2022

It’s always 5 o’clock at the mill when Stephen is making Marion Berry Mules! Grab one this weekend from 10a.m-4p.m.

06/10/2022

It’s always 5 o’clock at the mill! Catch Stephen this weekend from 10a.m-4p.m for a yummy Marion Berry Mule or libation of choice!

06/02/2022

Speaks for itself.

05/04/2022

Today we welcome our new friends and neighbors, . As the ribbon is cut, we celebrate by field testing our new Pendleton treasures! Find yours at

04/14/2022

Hey friends, it’s gonna be a great day! Our café space is closed today for a private event but we will still be open for to-go orders and patio seating, weather permitting. Regular operation resumes tomorrow. Stay warm! 😊

04/02/2022

Chef Tiffany Ricketts and team “Old Mill” getting out and about.
Thank you
for hosting a great event!

04/01/2022

Hey friends, we had to close unexpectedly today but we will be back for regular hours tomorrow, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Happy Friday 🌞

02/20/2022

Sorry y’all

02/18/2022

Our special this weekend while supply lasts! 😍🔥
House-made enchilada sauce, beans, rice, and of course pico! Vegetarian enchiladas (you can add chicken) with rice and beans on the side. Hurry in while we still have it! It’s a new crowd favorite! ✨🌟

02/10/2022

Our new special for the week while supplies last!
A hummus platter with our fresh made salsa hummus, tomatoes, red peppers, naan bread, red onion, kalamata olives, and cajun tofu, only $12!✨🌟

02/05/2022

Been feeling like you need a little pick me up? Look no further!
Come on down to Taproot Old Mill Cafe this weekend and try out our new special drink! Located inside the
✨Fresh Strawberry Mojito ✨
Freshly muddled strawberries, mint, lime, RUM and some soda water! YUM 🤤

01/28/2022

Taproot Old Mill Cafe updated their business hours.

Taproot Old Mill Cafe updated their business hours.

01/26/2022

Don’t know what to eat for breakfast? Come on down to Taproot Old Mill Cafe for a delicious brand new breakfast sandy! We are open from 10am-4pm Wednesday through Sundays! ✨🌟

Bacon, sausage, cheese, a fried egg, avocado smothered in hollandaise sauce with a side of potatoes and fruit 😍
All for only $12!

01/14/2022

Come enjoy our weekend special! Available through Sunday! 🤘🏻✨

Pulled pork sandy with house made cabbage and cucumber slaw! $12 with a choice of one of our delicious sides.

01/05/2022

Come ring in the New Year with some delicious brunch! Open from 10am-4pm Wednesday through Sunday!

This is our Old Barn Hash, eggs how you like it, bacon, pulled pork, tomatoes, country potatoes, grilled onions, cheddar and spinach!✨

12/16/2021

Have you met our newest front of house employees? They are amazing! They know how to make a mean drink! 🍸🍹
Come down and visit us for Magic at the Mill! 🎄🎅🏻
We will be operating as a private vendor for Magic at the Mill Dec 19 - 23rd. Tickets for the event are available now at willametteheritage.org/magic-at-the-mill
We have some magical drinks you can sip on as you walk around admiring the lights! ✨🕯

12/15/2021

Did you know we are open for brunch? 10 am to 4 pm Wednesday through Sunday, with breakfast all day Sunday!

This is a staff favorite! This is called Farmers Wife, with house cut potatoes, red peppers, grilled onions, thick cut bacon, avocado, and eggs anyway you’d like! 🍳✨

12/10/2021

Who’s ready for some Christmas drinks? 🙋🏻‍♀️🎄🎅🏻
Candy Cane Martini
Spiked Peppermint Hot Cocoa

These drink specials will be running all through December, come stop by and check us out! ✨🎄

11/27/2021

Don’t know where to host a birthday party? We got you covered! Intimate gathering here at the Taproot Old Mill Cafe! ✨

Let us know what you would like to order ahead of time and we’ll help you decorate 🤩

If you’re interested please feel free to DM us and we’ll chat!

11/11/2021

Don’t forget we’re open from 10 am to 4 pm, Wednesday through Sundays! Serving breakfast till 2 pm daily.

Stop by and see what kind of soup we have for the day 😉

11/05/2021

Did someone say… friend chicken sandy?
We did! Fried chicken with chipotle lime slaw, with your choice of side. 🤘🏻

11/05/2021

Surprise! We’re having food specials this weekend too!!
Come down and try out pulled pork street style tacos for only $2 a taco! 🌮

11/04/2021

Join us for pitchers of mimosas this weekend! We have something for everyone: the original, strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate, mango, a blue passion pineapple, and cranberry! $25 for an original mimosa pitcher and 2 glasses; $28 for specialty flavors ✨ Saturdays and Sundays from 10-4 🤘🏻

11/02/2021

New hours until further notice. See you tomorrow!

10/25/2021

Please excuse the dust, we’re building something new 😉 but we still wanna feed you!

10/22/2021

Ewweee, we’re feeling cute and cozy today 😊 Enjoy this rainy Friday with some of our fresh potato bacon soup!

10/10/2021

📸 credit:

Great photo, Michael 😍 We sling breakfast hash all day on Sundays!

10/05/2021

Taproot Old Mill Cafe updated their website address.

Taproot Old Mill Cafe updated their website address.

10/01/2021

Happy fall, y’all 🍁🍂 We’re opening for lunch tomorrow at 11:00 AM. Keep warm with one of our bartender’s choice cocktails, like the Fastest Hands in the West!

08/25/2021

8/24

Hey Salem,

We just got word that one of our employees has tested positive for COVID-19. We have decided that, in an abundance of caution, we will be closed through Friday to allow those who may have been affected the opportunity to get tested. We will keep you posted and look forward to seeing you Saturday. Stay healthy, friends.

08/10/2021

06/09/2021

Hey party people! Who said Wednesday nights can’t be fun? Soak up the sunshine on our patio and enjoy tasty food, drinks and live music! Tonight from 7 PM to 9 PM, DJ 42 will be performing beats that will for sure get you moving and grooving. This event will continue every Wednesday evening until further notice, only at the Old Mill Cafe!

*The beverage pictured above is our Strawberry Kombucha Smash - perfect for summertime 🍓☀️

Current hours:
Wednesday - Saturday
4 PM - 11 PM
Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM

05/16/2021

Need Sunday plans? Come sip some goodness out on our patio and let the sunshine through! 🌤

We will be open for brunch tomorrow, and every Sunday from 10-7! Did someone say mimosa specials and biscuits and gravy??🥂

Indoor dining always open as well 🌷

05/09/2021

Happy Mother's Day!

We will be offering a limited menu for brunch. Our regular menu will resume at 2 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.

“A mother is she who can take the place of all others, but whose place no one can take.”

BRUSSELS
flash-fried, served with creamy stoneground mustard sauce. 7
add bacon or balsamic reduction &
bleu cheese crumbles +$2 fully loaded +$4

ODE TO MOMMA
Yams, kale, yellow onion, diced red pepper, corn and bean, vegan chipotle sausage, topped with egg, crema, cotija. Served with choice of a celery radish salad or fruit and an orange blossom mimosa or Bloody Mary (zero proof option available). $19/$16

ROOT VEGETABLE HASH
Roast beef, carrots, beets, Fingerling potatoes, turnip, daikon radish, red onion, garlic topped with poached egg with side of asparagus. Served with choice of a celery radish salad or fruit and an orange blossom mimosa or Bloody Mary (zero proof option available). $22/$18

EGGS BENEDICT
English muffin, Canadian bacon, eggs, house-hollandaise, & fruit. 10

VEGGIE BENEDICT
Spinach, house-made veggie patty, eggs, tomato, house-hollandaise, & fruit. 13

BIG JAKE’S BISCUITS AND GRAVY
Two biscuits smothered in double sausage gravy, served with country potatoes, scrambled eggs & two strips of bacon. 14

2x2
Two pancakes, two eggs, & two strips of bacon. 11