Celebrate Easter in Salem, MA by going out for brunch or enjoying something sweet with locally made Easter candies. Find a new outfit or Easter greeting cards in our downtown stores, stock up on any last minute Easter Basket goodies, or just enjoy the Spring weather with some beautiful Salem views.
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In the weeks leading up to Easter, be sure to stop by Coffee Time Bake Shop for their Paczki! This traditional Polish pastry is available during Lent, and each one is individually hand-rolled, fried, double sugared and filled generously with premium fillings and real whipped cream.
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Easter Brunch and Pre-Orders
Looking to pre-order some sweet and savory treats in the lead up to your Easter festivities, both A & J King as well as Lulu’s Bakery and Pantry have pre-orders available. A & J King is back with their crowd favorite hot cross buns, and some new additions like their Coconut Rum Cake, Colomba, Cinnamon Walnut Citrus Babka, and Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting just to name a few. If you are planning to order with A & J King, make sure your orders are in by Sunday the 24th. Pick up will be available at their Boston Street locations on the 30th and 31st of March. Lulu’s Bakery and Pantry will also have pre-orders available for Easter, which will need to be placed by Tuesday the 26th for pick up on the 30th and 31st. Lulu’s has a great selection of goodies with a package of 12 hot cross buns for $20, a Lemon Blueberry Cake, and Fresh Fruits Tarts with many more options to choose from. If you are leaning away from the sweet and you are looking for something more savory Turner’s Seafood has release their seafood pre-order menu with pick up available on March 30th.
Takeaway the stress of having to host a meal this Easter and plan ahead with a brunch reservation. Many local restaurants here in town will be hosting delicious Easter brunch options, and some may even have appearances by the Easter Bunny!
Rockafellas
Rockafellas will be hosting an Easter Brunch again this year with a delicious selection of food. Reservations are still available beginning at 10:30am, and there is always walk in seating available at the bar. Stop by and try one of their delicious Easter themed cocktails!
Finz
Finz is hosting their Easter Brunch buffet this year with beautiful waterfront views. Reservations are filling up fast to make sure to give them a call ASAP. Reservations start at 10am and are $68 per person, and children under 12 are $25. If the buffet style dining is not your style there will be regular sit down menu style dining after 2:30 with walk-ins available.
Hawthorne Hotel
The famous Easter Brunch at the Hawthorne Hotel is filling up fast! Call to book or tap the link in on their listing page for more information! With a cozy atmosphere and beautiful Spring decorations you are sure to create great memories with your entire family.
Adriatic
Adriatic will be open from 4pm – 9pm on Easter Sunday with fresh spring bouquets dawning each dinning table. Enjoy delicious Mediterranean cuisine and a warm and welcoming atmosphere to celebrate the holiday.
Sea Level
Sea level will be hosting a delicious and eclectic Easter Brunch with Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes, Cinnamon French Toast, Brown Sugar Glazed Ham, and more. For the adults that are attending, there will also be a robust selection of Easter themed cocktails!
Regatta Pub / Salem Waterfront Hotel
The Regatta Pub at the Salem Waterfront Hotel will be hosting their Easter Brunch Buffet on Sunday, March 31st, 2024 with seating between 11:00am and 3:00pm. The cost will be $60.00 for adults, $26.50 for children under 12, 3 and under are free! (Does not include tax or gratuity) The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures throughout the day. For reservations, please call 978-619-1190 and leave a voicemail for Rob Hennigan with your parties name, preferred seating time, number of adults and number of children. Rob will return your call and confirm your reservation.
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Easter Candies & Chocolate
Harbor Sweets has been crafting their milk and dark chocolate bunnies since 1973. Chocolate bunnies are sold individually, perfect for filling Easter baskets, and as part of their spring collection of gift boxes. Order Harbor Sweets online from wherever you may be at harborsweets.com, or stop by their Salem location on Leavitt Street.
For chocolate bunnies, truffles, turtles, and more, head to Whimsy’s on Front Street. Their Easter candy selection has everything you need to put a basket together, alongside the store’s whimsical Salem gifts, and more.
Prefer jelly beans to chocolate? Popped! Gourmet Popcorn has a jelly bean wall with loads of flavors, so you’re sure to find just what you’re looking for outside of chocolate eggs and bunnies. The store also has lots of flavors of homemade candy coated popcorn, perfect to add to your assortment of Easter Sunday treats. Visit their store on Pickering Wharf, or order online at poppedstores.com. Curly Girl Candy has a great wall filled with Easter Basket finds from kids favorites, to classic candy confections. Both Kakawa Chocolate House and The Chocolate Pantry have a selection of decadent chocolates, and truffles to gift to a loved one.
