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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.
Abiyoyo is the periwinkle-blue shop with yellow and purple trim on Main Street in Wellfleet center, and you can't miss it. Inside are clothing, gifts, toys, games and puzzles, many with a Cape Cod theme, with something for every age. The door decals name brands like Jellycat, Bruder and Teva. The side door points you around the corner to the main entrance up the brick steps.
Adam's Nest is Provincetown's queer-owned protest-tee shop with a purpose — "wear the movement." Graphic tees, tanks, hoodies, pins and patches carry messages that matter, with 10% from cause-related designs donated to LGBTQ+ organizations like The Trevor Project, ACLU, and Rainbow Railroad — over $100K given since the shop opened in 2016.
AIM Thrift Shop sits in a shingled storefront at 305 Main Street, with a blue ship-trimmed sign and bay windows full of handbags, shoes and housewares. It is run by Volunteers for AIM Thrift Shop Inc., and its own site describes the shop as a major supporter of Outer Cape Health Services, which named its A.I.M. Center recovery program building in Wellfleet in recognition of the shop's giving. Stop in while you are walking the town center; the stock turns over with what the community donates.
Tucked into Mashpee Commons, All Good channels easy Cape Cod cool into racks of sun-faded denim, embroidered hats, and beach-ready apparel built for salt air and long shore days. Browse curated lifestyle gifts and Chatham Crew staples that pair just as well with a sandbar afternoon as a downtown evening. This Mashpee clothing and gift shop turns coastal living into a wardrobe worth showing off.
True to its "Not Your Average Antiques" promise, Antiques Etc on Main Street in Buzzards Bay is a treasure-hunter's playground of vintage finds, curiosities, and one-of-a-kind collectibles you won't see in the usual shop. Honest, reasonable, and refreshingly fun to browse, it's the perfect stop while passing through Wareham or heading over the bridge to the Cape. Come dig through the aisles and leave with a story.
Aquila is a Native and family-owned coffee and local artisan shop on Martha's Vineyard, with a shop at the Aquinnah Cliffs on Aquinnah Circle and a second location at the YMCA in Vineyard Haven. Founders Del and Jenn Araujo opened it in 2022, and it has grown its team and its locations every year since. The shop pairs good coffee with goods from local artisans, and it has become a gathering spot for locals and visitors alike, known for its warm atmosphere and personable service. Fall hours at the Cliffs shop are Tuesday through Sunday, 10am to 4pm, closed Mondays. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Aquila in person.
For nearly 40 years and generations of brides, Artworx Beauty has defined refined bridal makeup artistry on Cape Cod. From in-studio previews to flawless wedding-day looks, this Mashpee makeup artist pairs time-honored excellence with a modern, natural approach, plus a curated clean beauty and lifestyle boutique and gift cards. A Hall of Fame Best of Weddings winner, Artworx brings artistry, professionalism, and genuine care to every celebration. Elevated bridal beauty, trusted across the Cape.
Empowering and unapologetically inclusive, Ashley Irene Boutique brings size-inclusive women's fashion to Mashpee with a shop-by-body-shape guide spanning apple, hourglass, pear, rectangle, and triangle fits. Discover Judy Blue jeans, hand-beaded wristlets, "You Are Enough" embroidered sweatshirts, Poppy & Pout, Touchland, and the AIB signature scent. From jewelry to handbags, this Cape Cod women's clothing boutique dresses every body with confidence and community.
When a lockout strikes at the worst possible hour, Associated Key and Lock answers, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Established in 1978 and fully mobile, this Plymouth locksmith handles residential, commercial, and automotive locks, safes, and vaults with prompt road service across Carver, Duxbury, Kingston, Marshfield, Middleborough, and Plympton. Decades of trusted, reliable work so you never have to worry about your property's security again.
Backwater Trading Co. is an Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard shop — photographed and verified in person by Cape Cod Certified on our August 2026 island visit.
Bayberry Gardens is a family-owned, open-air plant nursery on Route 6 in Truro, stocking perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, native plants, vegetables and herbs. Unusual and hard-to-find varieties are its specialty, alongside the hardy plants that stand up to Outer Cape growing conditions. The big barn-style store carries seeds, tools and soils, and in early October the yard was full of mums and pumpkins. It has served Outer Cape gardeners since 1977.
Since 1977, our family has welcomed plant lovers to an open-air nursery on Route 6 in Truro, on the Outer Cape. Come spring, we stock our tables and grounds with perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, native plants, vegetables and herbs. Unusual and hard-to-find varieties are our specialty, but we always leave room for the classics and the hardy species that stand up to Cape Cod's growing conditions. Our store carries seeds, tools and soils for reviving a seasoned plot or starting a new one.
Ben & Bill's Chocolate Emporium is a candy and ice cream shop at 209 Main Street in Falmouth. In their own words, they're "famous for our homemade ice cream made on premises and our giant collection of handcrafted chocolates and candies." The cases run from caramels, truffles, turtles, fudge and buttercrunch to salt water taffy, jelly beans and Swedish candy, with sugar-free and vegan chocolates too. Their signature lobster ice cream is a seasonal novelty (call to check it's on), and they make custom ice cream cakes and pies to order. Ben & Bill's also has shops in Oak Bluffs and Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard, plus an online store. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Ben & Bill's in person.
Blast From The Past is a nostalgia-packed shop on Falmouth's downtown Main Street stacked with retro collectibles, vintage vinyl records, classic memorabilia, and one-of-a-kind finds that reward patient browsers. Run by Kevin and Beth Juaire, it's a perfect rainy-day detour when you're strolling the village.
Board Stiff is a surf, skate, and sunglass shop on historic Main Street in downtown Falmouth, about 10 minutes from the Woods Hole ferry. It carries surf gear, skate accessories, watches, apparel, and footwear for "the sun, sand, surf, and street," and stocks only licensed, name-brand gear. Sunglasses are a specialty. The shop keeps over 1,000 pairs in store, from brands like Maui Jim, Costa, Ray-Ban, and Oliver Peoples, and has sold sunglasses on Cape Cod since the 1980s. The staff are skaters, surfers, and runners themselves, and the shop supports the Falmouth Skate Park. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Board Stiff in person.
An independent bookstore on the Village Green at The Pinehills in Plymouth, stocking new and used titles alongside cards by local artists, chocolates, and sustainable goods. The shelves run from fiction and nonfiction to children's books and local authors, and the shop hosts regular author and community events. For readers who like a curated, browse-and-linger shop with a neighborhood feel.
Bow and Arrow Stove Company sells and installs gas, wood, pellet and electric stoves and fireplaces from our Marstons Mills shop on Industry Road. We handle fireplace doors, mantels and shelves, gas log sets and fireplace wall systems, plus gas fireplace service, chimney service, wood stove installation and warranty repair. For the backyard, we also do outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and grills and smokers. We serve Cape Cod and the surrounding area, so call, text or request an estimate and we will talk through your project.
Bowser's Basement is downtown Plymouth's go-to for retro and modern video games — shelves of classic cartridges, consoles, controllers and current-gen titles, plus trade-ins and hard-to-find collectibles. The staff are players themselves, happy to talk shop, track down a favorite, or get an old console running again. A nostalgic Main Street stop for gamers of every generation.
BUTCH. is a lifestyle brand with its flagship store at 338 Commercial Street in Provincetown's East End, a celebration of style, nostalgia and camp culture. The shop blends preppy sophistication with vintage charm, mixing the brand's own tees, tanks, shorts, sweats, swim and gym wear with antiques and lifestyle goods. Its mascot, Butch, is a preppy-looking pig with a signature smirk, a wink to the community and a reminder that you're amongst friends. The store is open seasonally, June through Labor Day, and the shop is online year-round. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed BUTCH. in person.
Caline For Kids has been outfitting children on Falmouth's Main Street since 1972, curating a beautiful selection of high-quality clothing, shoes, and accessories for boys and girls from newborn through size 14. The shop carries trusted brands alongside unique finds you won't see at the big-box stores — making it the local favorite for thoughtful children's gifts and special-occasion outfits. Generations of Cape Cod families have dressed their kids here.
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