What's opening and closing in Salem: week of Nov. 9
Quick Read
Synergy Yoga & Play Cafe is open at 309 S. Water St. in Silverton, with coffee, gluten-free baked goods and a free kids play area.
Main St. Bistro & Bar in downtown Silverton closed for good Oct. 11 after 11 years.
The Salem Public Market, closed since an Oct. 21 fire, says it has found a temporary indoor space nearby and is finalizing it.
Each Monday, Willamette News tracks restaurants, cafes, food carts, breweries and bakeries in Salem, Keizer and nearby towns that have opened, announced plans, moved or closed.
It was a quiet week for new openings in Salem itself, so this week's list looks east to Silverton, where one downtown spot opened and a longtime favorite closed, and checks in on the Salem Public Market's recovery. Every item below is confirmed by a news report or the business. Hours can change, so check before you go.
Now open
Synergy Yoga & Play Cafe, Silverton
Where: 309 S. Water St., downtown Silverton.
What: A cafe with an espresso bar, teas and a mostly gluten-free bakery case, with items such as buttermilk biscuits with house-made sausage gravy, savory scones, pumpkin bars and giant cookies. A free, food-themed play area for toddlers and preschoolers sits at the front, and a yoga studio with its own entrance is in the back. Owner Nicholl Summers is a yoga teacher.
Status: Open. The business's website says it is now open, and its social media posts show it serving customers since at least Oct. 23. Posted hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed Mondays. The owner has said hours may shift while she hires staff, so check before you go. Synergy Silverton | Our Town report
Coming soon
Salem Public Market, temporary location
Where: The market's home is 1240 Rural Ave. SE, Salem. The temporary space has not been named.
What: Oregon's oldest farmers market, founded in 1943, with eggs, meats, baked goods, kombucha, flowers and handmade goods from Willamette Valley vendors every Saturday.
Status: Still closed after the Oct. 21 fire, but the market says it has found a temporary indoor space nearby and is finalizing it before moving in. Volunteers have removed 99% of the booths and cleared the debris, and the next step is pulling out plywood so a contractor can start repairs. Until the move, the market says it is in its parking lot on Saturdays with updates and local products. The market also says authorities determined the fire was set on purpose and an arrest has been made. It has no reopening date and is still raising money for its $140,000 building fund. Salem Public Market | Building fund
Closed
Main St. Bistro & Bar, Silverton
Where: Downtown Silverton.
What: A bistro and bar known as a spot for family meals, coffee meetings and drinks, with outdoor seating on sunny days.
Status: Closed for good Oct. 11 after 11 years, Our Town reported. Owner Dani Guerra said she is closing to spend more time with her family. She said she did not know of anyone taking over the space. Our Town report
Still waiting on dates: Little Caesars in Dallas is aiming for a mid-November soft opening and a Dec. 5 grand opening, and GoGo Pot & Sushi Bar, iWingz, Lakeshore Kitchen and the Woodburn Wingstop have not announced opening days. We will report them when they do.
Know of a Salem-area restaurant opening, moving or closing? Tip us through willamettenews.com and we will check it for a future roundup.
Willamette News Local Desk. Edited by Channing Webb.
Sources
Synergy Silverton: Synergy Yoga & Play Cafe website (hours and location)
Our Town: Synergy: Yoga and Play Cafe for all ages to open in Silverton (Aug. 31, 2026)
Our Town: Community impacts, The Biz Buzz (Oct. 14, 2026)
Salem Public Market: Rebuilding Our Market and Update on the Recent Fire
GoFundMe: Rebuild the Salem Public Market
Salem Reporter: Vendors mourn Oregon's oldest farmers market after two-alarm fire (Oct. 30, 2026)
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