We all need a little bit of yesteryear in our lives sometimes, right? Most of us would probably agree that slowing down for an hour or two to enjoy a leisurely breakfast or lunch and lively conversation in a cozy atmosphere would be a more than welcome reprieve from the hectic pace of life. Today, let’s take a stroll down Memory Lane, to the days long before smartphones, with a visit to the oldest lunch counter in Oregon.

Step back in time when you visit Court Street Dairy Lunch in Salem; the oldest lunch counter in Oregon that first opened in 1929.
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Slip onto a stool at the cozy corner or pull up a chair at one of the tables after stopping to admire the photos - snapped over the decades - that hang on the walls of what's been called Salem's first "fast food" eatery.
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Then, sip a piping hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate as you mull over the breakfast menu. Omelets, hotcakes, and biscuits and gravy are among your choices.
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Or, if you're visiting for lunch, prepare for a delectable dilemma as you browse the menu that's brimming with old-fashioned favorites, from BLTs to egg salad sandwiches.
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Prefer something a little lighter? How does a steaming bowl of homemade soup or a crisp salad sound?
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What would a trip to the oldest lunch counter in Oregon be without a thick, classic milkshake? What's your favorite flavor - chocolate or vanilla?
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Of course, sometimes a huge helping of fries, tater tots, or onion rings just hits the spot.
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Stroll down Memory Lane with a hearty breakfast or lunch at Court Street Dairy Lunch, which is open Tuesday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Court Street Dairy Lunch is located at 347 Court St. NE, Salem, OR 97301.
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Have you been to the oldest lunch counter in Oregon? Would you recommend it to others? Let us know in the comments! And, if you love old-fashioned diners, plan a visit to this 1950s-themed diner. Click here to read more.

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