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Every place we've verified, town by town.

Restaurants, cafés, shops, spas, galleries and experiences across Cape Cod and the islands. Each one is visited and photographed in person before it's listed.

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  • Aalia's Coffee

    Coffee & BakeriesOak Bluffs

    Tucked along a quiet stretch of Kennebec Avenue in Oak Bluffs, you'll find Aalia's Coffee — a beloved neighborhood spot that feels like a warm secret the island likes to keep. Inside, expect excellent espresso drinks and carefully sourced beans brewed with intention, alongside fresh baked goods that pair perfectly with the good music always humming in the background. The vibe is unhurried and welcoming, the kind of place where visitors slow down and locals linger. Whether you're fueling up before catching the ferry or settling in with a pastry after a morning walk through the Campground, Aalia's has a way of making every cup feel like a small act of hospitality. Seasonal hours apply — worth checking before you go.

    16 Kennebec Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557Verified
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  • Highlands General

    Coffee & BakeriesOak Bluffs

    Highlands General is a year-round café and general store in the heart of Oak Bluffs on Circuit Avenue. Come in for coffee, breakfast and lunch, then browse a curated mix of goods and grab-and-go on your way out. It's open every day, 7am–5pm, which makes it an easy morning stop whether you're in town for the day or for the season.

    25 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557Verified
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  • Mocha Mott's

    Coffee & BakeriesOak Bluffs

    You'll feel the heartbeat of Oak Bluffs at Mocha Mott's, the beloved community coffee shop that has anchored Circuit Avenue since 1994. Owner Meredith Aldrich and her team serve organic fair trade coffee and espresso drinks alongside homemade baked goods, Cape Cod bagels, soups, and daily specials — with no upcharge for non-dairy milk, ever. Gluten-free options are always on hand, and they even stock MV Barkery dog bones for your four-legged travel companion. The vibe is fast-paced, friendly, and genuinely local — a place where regulars and first-timers mix effortlessly over a perfectly pulled shot. Open mid-April through December, 6am–5pm daily. Their stickers have been spotted in all corners of the world, which tells you everything you need to know about the loyalty this place inspires.

    10 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557Verified
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Every business is selected at our own discretion, then visited and photographed in person before it's published. Businesses can apply, but a listing is never guaranteed.

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New Cape Cod businesses are added weekly, and every one is visited and photographed in person before it's listed.

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