A bohemian, café-bar hybrid and cherished local favorite with a welcoming, creative atmosphere, eclectic menu, live music, local art, and a dog-friendly patio.

To sustain an inclusive, welcoming environment for all walks of life.

In 2005, Steve Feldmann and Marie Feldmannova founded Gulu-Gulu Café as a tribute to the Prague café where they first met. They first opened in Lynn, but relocated to Salem in 2007 where the café thrives today. On November 7, 2024, Steve and Marie sold Gulu-Gulu Café to Eric and Jessica Crescimano, who embraced its unique culture and vowed to foster the existing community's continued growth.

Gulu-Gulu Café is Salem's only full-service, late-night café where you can sip craft cocktails and gourmet coffee under one roof. We offer a thoughtfully sourced food and drink menu served in a relaxed, art-forward space that channels the spirit of Hemingway's Closerie des Lilas.

Come As You Are
Community Strength
Creativity & Individuality

Open-minded, welcoming, creative.

Locals. Local creatives, artists, remote workers, communities and individuals. Somewhere locals can call home.

We maintain active investment in local partnerships, sponsorships and facilitation of communal initiatives that enrich our neighborhood. We offer opportunities for artists to exhibit, perform, and sell their work in our space, all without charging any fees or taking royalties.

We host group meetings and events, such as writing workshops, live drawing sessions, public D&D campaigns, and so much more. We have a large, shared community table near the bar that encourages social interaction and a deeper sense of belonging.