Chinese Cafe in Salem, OR

3.3(66)$10–20Salem, OR
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3.3-star rating.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Families

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

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Salem, OR • Price $10–20 • 3.3★
Chinese Cafe in Salem, Oregon's Central Area offers a delightful dining experience. This Chinese buffet features an impressive spread of comfort food, perfect for a quick bite or a leisurely meal. With a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating, Chinese Cafe caters to diverse needs. Enjoy the quiet atmosphere and take your time savoring the generous portions. A friendly staff, like the nice lady who helped with orders, adds to the warm ambiance. Whether you're in the mood for a casual dinner or a quick bite, Chinese Cafe is a great choice for all-you-can-eat enthusiasts.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
401 Center St NE #292, Salem, OR 97301, Central Area, Salem, Oregon
Phone
(503) 315-8669
Today
10 AM to 8 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
3.3 (66 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
10 AM to 8 PM
Tuesday
10 AM to 8 PM
Wednesday
10 AM to 8 PM
Thursday
10 AM to 8 PM
Friday
10 AM to 8 PM
Saturday
10 AM to 8 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 7 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Restroom

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Casual

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerLunchDinnerSolo dining

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
Comfort foodQuick bite

Reviews

66 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the quality of the food at Chinese Cafe?

The quality of the food at Chinese Cafe has received mixed reviews, with some customers describing it as 'delicious' and 'great', while others have experienced 'greasy' and 'overpriced' food.

Are the portions at Chinese Cafe generous?

Some customers have reported receiving generous portions, while others have found the portions to be small or overpriced.

How would you describe the service at Chinese Cafe?

The service at Chinese Cafe has received mixed reviews, with some customers describing it as 'friendly' and 'efficient', while others have experienced 'rude' and 'unfriendly' service.

Are the prices at Chinese Cafe reasonable?

Some customers have described the prices as 'affordable', while others have found them to be 'overpriced'.

Have any customers experienced hair in their food at Chinese Cafe?

Yes, at least two customers have reported finding hair in their food.

Is the food at Chinese Cafe fresh?

Some customers have reported that the food does not taste fresh, with one customer describing it as 'stale'.

Is Chinese Cafe a good option for a quick meal?

One customer described Chinese Cafe as a good option for a quick meal, but warned about the potential for overcharging.

Have any customers had issues with being overcharged at Chinese Cafe?

Yes, at least one customer has reported being overcharged and warned others to be careful when paying.

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Is the food at Chinese Cafe worth the price?

Some customers have reported that the food is not worth the price, with one customer describing it as 'overpriced' and 'not enjoyable'.

Is Chinese Cafe a good option for take-out?

One customer reported that they were able to get a generous portion of food to go, but warned about the potential for overcharging.

Have any customers reported finding foreign objects in their food at Chinese Cafe?

Yes, at least two customers have reported finding hair in their food.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

111 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

Artwork

Artwork

~700 ft
Clay & Kiln Collective

Arts Centre

248 Commercial Street Northeast

~980 ft
Website
Stefani Art Gallery

Gallery

305 Court Street Northeast

~0.2 mi

Banking

ATM

Atm

~270 ft
Citizens Bank

Bank

~590 ft
Columbia Bank

Bank

550 Center Street Northeast

~770 ft
Website
Umpqua Bank

Bank

301 Church Street Northeast

~870 ft
Website

Insurance

AmeriTitle

Insurance

~1050 ft

Restaurants

Chinese Cafe

Fast Food

~0 ft
Sushi Ya Sushi

Fast Food

~40 ft
Little Sicily Pizza

Fast Food

~50 ft
Crazy Fruits

Fast Food

~60 ft
Charleys Philly Steaks

Fast Food

~100 ft
Auntie Anne's

Fast Food

~300 ft
Fresh Elements

Restaurant

364 Center Street Northeast

~420 ftMo,We-Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-21:00
+1 503-581-1668Website
AKAI Ramen & Izakaya

Restaurant

380 High Street Northeast

~630 ftMo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
+1 971-915-2386Website
Mint Leaf Indian Bistro

Restaurant

360 High Street Northeast

~690 ft
La Margarita Express

Restaurant

~750 ft
Clink!

Restaurant

285 Liberty Street Northeast

~800 ft
Chronic Tacos

Fast Food

268 Liberty Street Northeast

~800 ft

Bakeries & Desserts

Frosted Spheres

Ice Cream

~310 ft
See's Candies

Confectionery

355 Liberty Street Northeast

~430 ftMo-Sa 10:00-18:00
+1 503-362-9532Website
My Candy Fix

Confectionery

480 Center Street Northeast

~460 ft
Baskin-Robbins

Ice Cream

480 Center Street Northeast

~520 ftMo-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
+1 503-362-9824Website

Cafes & Coffee

Kingdom City Coffeehouse

Cafe

354 Center Street Northeast

~400 ftMo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-19:00
+1 503-967-6218Website
Boba Boom

Cafe

370 High Street Northeast

~660 ftMo-Tu 11:30-19:00, Th-Fr 11:30-19:00, We 11:30-17:45, Sa-Su 11:30-17:45
Legacy Coffee Roasters

Coffee

~880 ft
Bentley's

Cafe

399 Court Street Northeast

~1020 ft
The Gov Cup

Cafe

471 Court Street Northeast

~1050 ftMo-Su 07:00-14:00, Fr 21:00-22:00+
Website
Venti's Cafe & Basement Bar

Cafe

325 Court Street Northeast

~0.2 miSu-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
+1 503-399-8733Website
Capitol Coffee Deli

Cafe

555 Court Street Northeast

~0.2 mi

Bars & Pubs

Kraftworks

Bar

241 Liberty Street Northeast

~910 ftSu,Mo 18:00-24:00, Tu-Th 15:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 15:00-02:30

Public facilities

Public restroom

Toilets

~30 ft
Public restroom

Toilets

~470 ft
Macy's

Toilets

~470 ft
Macy's

Toilets

~480 ft
Public restroom

Toilets

~500 ft
Public restroom

Toilets

~800 ft

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~410 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~590 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~630 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~690 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~720 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~740 ft

Other healthcare

Sunshiny Relax

Massage

~140 ft
Boon Thai Massage and Bodywork

Massage

~630 ft

Other services

The Holiday Decor Store

Interior Decoration

~200 ft
Kathmandu To You

Interior Decoration

~220 ft
Face Place

Photo Booth

~430 ft
Website
Jays Brickss

Yes

480 Center Street Northeast

~450 ft
Flowers in the Alley

Florist

249 Liberty Street Northeast

~910 ftTu-Sa 11:00-18:00; Mo "Appointment Only"
+1 208-964-2074Website
Marion County Democrats

Political Party

245 High Street Northeast

~930 ftMo-Fr 12:00-14:00; PH closed
Clock

Clock

~930 ft
Clock

Clock

~950 ft
Art Department

Craft

254 Commercial Street Northeast

~970 ftMo-Th 9:00-18:00; Fr 9:00-17:30; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-16:00
+1 503-364-7465Website
Interior Decoration

Interior Decoration

423 Court Street Northeast

~1030 ft

Beauty & spa

A.T. Nails

Beauty

~200 ft
Beauty Nails

Beauty

~290 ft
Center Of Attention

Beauty

394 Center Street Northeast

~380 ft
Bollywood Brow Threading Salon & Spa

Beauty

480 Center Street Northeast

~440 ft
Unique Arch

Beauty

~710 ft
Blu Boutique & Beauty Bar

Beauty

~890 ft

Body art

Alchemy Tattoo Collective

Tattoo

~950 ft

Hair services

Bradford's Barber Shop

Hairdresser

231 High Street Northeast

~990 ft
Frontier Barber & Co.

Hairdresser

355 Court Street Northeast

~1050 ft

Employment & recruitment

Pettit Staffing

Employment Agency

~590 ft

Professional services

GeoEngineers

Company

~620 ft
Co.w

Coworking

216 Commercial Street Northeast

~0.2 mi
Website

Real estate services

SEDCOR

Estate Agent

626 High Street Northeast

~880 ft
+1-503-588-6225Website
Coldwell Banker

Estate Agent

~0.2 mi

Marketing & advertising

Twig Studio

Advertising Agency

~890 ft

Legal services

Jonathan R. Bunn

Lawyer

~890 ft
+1-458-201-5745
Lafkey & Lafkey

Lawyer

~1020 ft

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~170 ft
Bench

Bench

~420 ft
Bench

Bench

~420 ft
Bench

Bench

~440 ft
Bench

Bench

~500 ft
Bench

Bench

~780 ft

Gaming & arcades

Memory Lane Arcade

Amusement Arcade

480 Center Street Northeast

~380 ft
Salem Arcade

Amusement Arcade

480 Center Street Northeast

~460 ft

Sports & recreation

Playground

Playground

~750 ft

Places of worship

Salem's House of Prayer

Place Of Worship

248 Liberty Street Northeast

~890 ft
+1-503-589-9176Website
Holy Family Supply

Religion

421 Court Street Northeast

~1020 ft

Clothing & fashion

Foot Locker

Shoes

~80 ft
claire's

Fashion Accessories

~110 ft
Hot Topic

Clothes

~130 ft
Zumiez

Clothes

~160 ft
American Eagle Outfitters

Clothes

401 Center Street Northeast

~250 ftMo-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Pro Image

Clothes

~290 ft

General retail

Ross

Department Store

401 Center Street Northeast

~130 ftMo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
+1 503-585-3223
Kohl's

Department Store

450 Marion Street Northeast

~260 ftMo-Th 09:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00
+1 503-585-0078Website
Dollar Tree

Variety Store

450 Commercial Street Northeast

~280 ftMo-Su 08:00-22:00
Family Dollar

Variety Store

450 Commercial Street Northeast

~310 ftMo-Su 08:00-22:00
Website
The Forge Salem

Mall

285 Liberty Street Northeast

~750 ftMo-Su 09:00-17:00
+1-503-967-5228Website

Specialty stores

Made in Oregon

Gift

~140 ft

Gyms & fitness centers

Max Fitness

Fitness Centre

~730 ft

Parking facilities

Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~450 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~510 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~610 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~640 ft
Macy's

Parking Entrance

~690 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~700 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~710 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~740 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~800 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~800 ft

Visitor information

Visitor information office

Information

~300 ft

Other utilities

Vending machine

Vending Machine

~290 ft

Fuel & charging stations

Blink

Charging Station

~510 ft24/7
Website
Blink

Charging Station

~760 ft