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361 Coffee & Espresso Bar

Coffee & BakeriesProvincetown

Pull up a stool at 361 Commercial Street, where owner Richard has built Provincetown's coziest coffee corner from rustic-modern charm and genuinely great espresso. Thursday through Monday mornings start here with expertly crafted lattes, mochas, and fresh baked treats; later, the bar pours espresso martinis worth lingering over. Free Wi-Fi, validated parking, and a dog-friendly welcome make 361 Coffee & Espresso Bar the spot to work, sip, and settle into the day.

1883 Lounge

Eat & DrinkOnset

Restored from a granite-and-brick foundation inside Onset's historic Glen Cove Hotel, 1883 Lounge brings speakeasy soul back to the waterfront. Live bands fill Thursday through Saturday nights, Sunday karaoke keeps the room loud, and a bold two-floor menu of cocktails, dinner specials, and oceanfront views fuels the dancing. This Wareham landmark is where Onset goes for food, drinks, and nightlife with real heritage character.

A Nice Cream Stop

Eat & DrinkWellfleet

A Nice Cream Stop is the Wellfleet scoop shop of Emack & Bolio's Cape Cod, set in a white clapboard cottage with red awnings on Main Street beside Winslow's Tavern. A hand-painted flavor board on the side of the building lists the day's ice creams next to chalkboards for sundaes, frappes, smoothies and hand-packed pints and quarts. Out back, a brick patio with tables and umbrellas gives you somewhere to sit with your cone. It is cash only, with an ATM on site.

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.

Among the Flowers Café

Coffee & BakeriesEdgartown

Among the Flowers is a family-owned café on Mayhew Lane in Edgartown, on Martha's Vineyard, within walking distance of Edgartown Harbor and the village inns and shops. For 48 years it has served locals and visitors healthy, delicious meals made with fresh, local ingredients. It serves breakfast and lunch, with take-out, window service, and a patio where you really do eat among the flowers. Daily specials are posted on the café's Facebook page, and it also hosts private events. The café is closed for the season and plans to reopen in May 2027. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Among the Flowers in person.

Aplaya Kitchen + Tiki Bar

Eat & DrinkChatham

Aplaya Kitchen + Tiki Bar serves Filipino food with a Cape Cod twist on an outdoor patio tucked behind Main Street in downtown Chatham — follow the path back from 483 Main Street. The name means 'beach' or 'coast' in Tagalog, and the menu runs from Mom's handmade lumpia and chicken adobo to Filipino BBQ pork ribs and a spicy lobster roll, with tiki drinks and frozen cocktails from the bar. The covered patio has painted tiki posts, hanging glass floats and blue bistro chairs around a well-stocked back bar.

Asia Tasty

Eat & DrinkPlymouth

Tucked on Main Street in Plymouth, Asia Tasty blends Japanese and Chinese cooking under one roof, from a fresh sushi bar of signature and nigiri rolls to wok classics like General Tso's, pad Thai, dumplings, lo mein, and chow fun. Generous portions, fair prices, and easy online ordering for pickup or delivery make this Plymouth Asian-fusion spot a weeknight favorite for sushi and Chinese takeout alike.

Asti Modern Greek

Eat & DrinkFalmouth

Asti brings a fresh, modern take on Greek cuisine to Falmouth's Main Street, with a menu that draws on the flavors of the Aegean — vibrant mezze, grilled proteins, and bright herb-forward salads — without feeling heavy or old-fashioned. The space is stylish and approachable, equally good for a casual lunch or a relaxed dinner before a stroll through the village. It's become a favorite of both residents and visitors looking for something beyond the standard Cape Cod seafood shack.

Atlantic — Edgartown

Eat & DrinkEdgartown

Atlantic Fish & Chophouse sits at Two Main Street in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard, a 200-seat, multi-level restaurant with a mix of indoor and outdoor dining and a festive nightlife. The menu centers on wild-caught fish and shellfish, from fresh island oysters to whole grilled branzino, alongside USDA Prime steaks from Allen Brothers of Chicago, Japanese A5 Kobe and an extensive wine list. After 10pm the bar becomes a gathering place, with DJs on many summer weekend nights. Atlantic is seasonal and does not take dinner reservations; private events of 20 or more can be booked. The 2026 season ended October 11. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Atlantic in person.

Baedega

Eat & DrinkProvincetown

Baedega is Provincetown's candlelit cocktail den — "where every sip tells a story" in a 40-seat room of velvet and vintage-circus glamour. The women- and LGBTQIA+-owned bar pairs drinks like The Freak Show, a mezcal Negroni, with chef-driven plates of beef tartare, oysters and hanger steak. No pretense, just unforgettable evenings, Wednesday through Monday from 5.

Bagel Hound

Coffee & BakeriesWellfleet

Bagel Hound is a small red-shingled bagel shop on Route 6 in Wellfleet, easy to spot by the basset-hound sign promising "bagels and schmear." Their bagels are kettle-boiled and baked fresh daily, aiming for a crisp golden crust and a soft, chewy interior, and the lineup runs from bagels and house-made schmears to bagel sandwiches, toasts and bialys. You can grab a half dozen or dozen to go, order online ahead, or line up for a made-to-order sandwich on a Thursday-to-Sunday morning. Bagel platters with spreads are available for gatherings with advance online ordering.

Bagels & Beyond

Coffee & BakeriesWest Yarmouth

Bagels & Beyond is a breakfast and lunch bagel shop at 311 Route 28 in West Yarmouth, with a newer sister shop on Main Street in Hyannis. The bagels are made fresh each morning in a long list of flavors, from everything and asiago to cranberry and jalapeño cheddar, and topped with house-made cream cheese. The menu adds breakfast sandwiches, burritos, lox sandwiches, and muffins and pastries baked in house, with sandwiches at lunch. They also do bagel brunch platters and catering. The West Yarmouth shop is open daily, 6:30am to 1pm. Call ahead for pickup or order online. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Bagels & Beyond in person.

Bean and Cod

Coffee & BakeriesFalmouth

On Falmouth's Main Street, Bean and Cod is the gourmet shop and sidewalk cafe Cape Cod regulars build their mornings around. Pull up for a lobster roll, the beloved Panino ham sandwich, or a bowl of homemade tomato bisque, then browse shelves of specialty cheeses, cured meats, vinegars, and gift baskets that taste like the Cape itself. Coffees, teas, and from-scratch soups round out this Falmouth specialty food shop. Casual, generous, and genuinely good.

Betty Ann's Ice Cream

Coffee & BakeriesBuzzards Bay

Betty Ann's Dairy Freeze has been a beloved Buzzards Bay institution since 1955, slinging soft-serve, hard ice cream, and Italian ice from their classic roadside stand on Main Street. Perched near the Cape Cod Canal, it's the kind of no-frills ice cream spot that locals return to summer after summer — the line stretching out the door on warm evenings is proof enough. A true Cape Cod rite of passage.

Big Dipper Ice Cream & Cafe

Eat & DrinkOak Bluffs

Right on Lake Avenue, steps from the Oak Bluffs harbor and the iconic Flying Horses Carousel, you'll find Big Dipper Ice Cream & Cafe serving up scoops and smiles from early morning through late evening. This casual, beloved spot doubles as a cafe and ice cream shop — perfect for a post-beach treat, a lazy afternoon break, or even a sunrise coffee before the island wakes up. The rotating flavors lean into New England classics with enough variety to keep everyone in the group happy, and the waterfront setting makes even the simplest cone feel like a small summer luxury. Families, cyclists, and day-trippers all find their way here — it's the kind of stop that turns into a tradition the moment you discover it.

Billingsgate Market

Eat & DrinkWellfleet

Billingsgate Market is the Route 6 stop in South Wellfleet for coffee, breakfast sandwiches and lobster rolls — plus a full deli, beer and wine, and provisions for the cottage. Breakfast runs from The Traditional to The Fleetian (eggs and linguiça on a grilled brioche roll) and avocado toast on sourdough; lunch brings subs and a turkey club, with deli meats, cheeses and salads sold by the pound. The lobster rolls come cold or hot. Grab a table in the bright café, browse the wine and local gifts, and you're a short walk from the Wellfleet Drive-In.

Biscuits

Eat & DrinkOak Bluffs

You'll want to arrive early at Biscuits — this Oak Bluffs institution has been drawing crowds for its hearty, unforgettable breakfast and lunch since 2002, and the loyal following speaks for itself. Located on Lake Avenue a short walk from the harbor, the menu is rooted in classic diner comfort with a distinctly New England soul. The cod cake benedict is the stuff of island legend — a brilliant mashup of brunch and coastal tradition, finished with Old Bay hollandaise that you'll be thinking about long after the ferry pulls away. Everything is made with care, portions are generous, and the warm, no-fuss atmosphere makes you feel right at home. Open daily 7am–3pm. Come hungry, linger over coffee, and don't skip the biscuits.

Black Lantern Tavern

Eat & DrinkPlymouth

At 1 Greenside Way North in Plymouth, Black Lantern Tavern plates scratch-made comfort with a chef's hand: chicken under a brick in Marsala, beer-braised short ribs, baked lemon-herb cod, and fish tacos and raw-bar oysters that regulars rave about. Thursday's prix-fixe pours a bottle of wine with an appetizer and two entrees for $75. A warm tavern dinner, a proper lasagna, and a kids' menu that keeps the whole table happy.

Blackfish

Eat & DrinkTruro

Blackfish is a dinner spot in Truro Center, a brick-walled restaurant in a former blacksmith shop, marked at the road by a cut-metal fish over a 'Dinner at 5 p.m.' sign. The kitchen focuses on fresh, local and sustainable ingredients. The sample menu runs from Wellfleet oysters and Nauset mussels to pan-seared scallops and Niman Ranch burgers. The same team runs the Crushpad at Truro Vineyards in North Truro, and Blackfish reservations are taken on Resy.

Bob's Sub & Cone Family Restaurant

Eat & DrinkWellfleet

Bob's Sub & Cone is a South Wellfleet family restaurant on Route 6 near Marconi Beach, just off the Cape Cod Rail Trail — the place for what they call "great American comfort food." The menu runs from specialty subs and pizza (including lobster and gluten-free) to fresh local seafood broiled, baked or fried, plus scampi, chicken parm and other full dinners. Save room for the ice cream: soft serve, hard ice cream, sundaes, shakes and freezes. Eat inside, out on the patio, or take it to go; there's a full bar with beer, wine and cocktails.