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404 places in Cape Cod
Montano's has been Truro's Italian table on Route 6 since 1988 — in their own words, "your first visit will make you a customer, your second visit will make you a friend. Beyond that, you're family!" House-made pasta, pizza dough made fresh daily, homemade sauces, fresh-baked bread, and New England seafood, open nightly at 4:30 year-round.
Fluffy pancakes, fresh coffee and brunch worth waking up for: that's the Morning Glory way. Tucked into Merchants Square on Cotuit Road in Marstons Mills, our cafe serves classic American breakfast and lunch, from Blueberry Pancakes, Corned Beef Hash and Eggs and Cinnamon Roll French Toast to a Veggie Omelette and breakfast burritos wrapped and ready to go. At midday it's BLTs, burgers and Chicken Caesar Wraps. Settle into the cozy room or call ahead for takeout.
Murdick's Fudge on North Water Street is the main fudge shop of Original Murdick's Fudge in Edgartown, on Martha's Vineyard, one of four Murdick's locations on the island. The family business traces back to 1887, when Mackinac Island's first candy shop opened as Murdick's Candy Kitchen, and it still follows Sarah Murdick's recipe and old-fashioned fudge-making techniques passed down through the generations. Today the Benser family carries on that tradition, and the company also ships fudge and gift boxes anywhere in the U.S. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Murdick's Fudge in person.
Murphy's General Store is the first stop on the Harwich Port village strip: a modern, genuinely fun gift shop inside a rustic main-street building that is 178 years old, according to the store. It's run by a husband-and-wife team who carry work by artists you won't find anywhere else on the Cape. What's on the shelves is best discovered in person, so we'll keep the inside a surprise. Budget extra time, and come back when the seasons change.
Step into Nana's Caffè Italiano and the braided sesame bread, premium Italian meats, and oil-and-vinegar layering tell you this Sandwich Italian cafe takes tradition seriously. Family-run on Cotuit Road, it pours rich Lavazza espresso, plates Modern Pastry favorites like pistachio crème cake, and builds cold hoagies, Sicilian pressed panini, and cutlet sangwiches. Add a salad and antipasto bar plus a rotating hot bar of meatballs and sausage with peppers for authentic Italian breakfast and lunch.
For over thirty years this beloved Onset ice cream parlor has been scooping summer memories on Onset Avenue, churning out playful flavors like Graham Central Station and Fluffernutter alongside towering sundaes, soft serve, and refreshing Italian ice. Step next door into the vintage candy shop, where sour belts, dark chocolate coconut clusters, and old-fashioned sweets line the shelves. A cash-only, time-stands-still treat stop in Wareham worth crossing the bridge for.
You'll find Nancy's perched right on Oak Bluffs harbor — a beloved Martha's Vineyard institution operating since 1960. Walk up to the window and choose from a sprawling menu of classic New England seafood, a full sushi bar, and creative cocktails that keep regulars coming back all summer long. The menu carries a distinctive Middle Eastern influence that sets it apart from every other waterfront spot on the island. There are no reservations — it's walk-in only — which means the line can stretch, but the harborside setting makes the wait half the fun. Whether you're grabbing a lobster roll at the outdoor tables, sipping a frozen drink with a view of the boats, or sharing sushi at sunset, Nancy's delivers an experience that feels unmistakably like Martha's Vineyard at its most alive.
Family-owned and operated since 1980, Nasr Jewelers has been a fixture on Buzzards Bay's Main Street for over four decades, earning a loyal following for custom jewelry design, expert repair work, and a fine selection of diamonds and gemstones. The Nasr family brings a personal, unhurried approach to every transaction — a welcome contrast to mall jewelry chains. It's the kind of store where engagement ring stories begin.
Nell is a carefully curated women's clothing and home goods boutique on Main Street in Edgartown, on Martha's Vineyard, right on the corner of South Water Street and Main Street. The store was founded in 2000 by the Soper family, first as Molly B and later as 20 Main. Owner Mairéad MacClarence took her very first job there as a seasonal sales associate in 2005, worked every summer for ten years, and bought the store in 2017. Today it mixes dresses, denim, sweaters and a men's collection with jewelry, handbags, candles, books, cards and a pet shop. Fall hours are daily, 10am to 6pm. Its sister shop, Nell Home, carries home goods. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Nell in person.
Nell Home is the home goods sister shop to Nell, the women's boutique on Main Street in Edgartown, on Martha's Vineyard. The Nell Home section of its website covers decor, bedding, lighting, candles, books, kitchenware and serveware, plus bath goods and cards. Nell was founded in 2000 and has been owned by Mairéad MacClarence since 2017. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Nell Home in person.
Neptune's is Hyannis's indoor-outdoor live music bar at 541 Main Street, where the house motto is simply "come hang out." The open-air pavilion delivers what they promise — "killer bands, cold drinks, and zero pressure" — from dancing under the stars to catching the game. Billed as Cape Cod's most electrifying indoor-outdoor venue, and built for lingering.
Newcomb Hollow Shop is the white house with the red door and red window boxes at 275 Main Street, with wicker chairs set out on the front patio. The shop bills itself as handmade Cape Cod: locally made pottery, lamps, planters, birdhouses and earrings and necklaces. You'll also find soft pashminas, kids' lamps and craft chocolate. It's a good place to find a coastal gift or something for the house that wasn't made far away.
Nomans is a relaxed restaurant and bar on Island Inn Road in Oak Bluffs, built around good food, its own house rum and plenty of room to hang out. Find a seat at the long wooden tables inside or out in the yard, then head in to order from a menu of salads, grain bowls and bites; there's live music, yard games and a raw bar trailer under a sail shade outside. Seating is first come, first served with no wait list or reservations, and leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome. A small shop corner sells Nomans hats, apparel and beach provisions.
Where PLAY has NO age limit: O'playsis in Buzzards Bay is a collaborative art studio and creative playground rolled into one, with a Music Lounge, Art Bar, Game Wall, Kids Zone and the mascot Harlow roaming The Bus. Drop in for visual arts, performing arts, music and writing, book private events, or browse the gift shop stocked with local artisan work. A community-minded Cape Cod creative space for makers of every age.
A coastal boutique on North Falmouth Highway (Route 28A) stocked with easy, beach-friendly clothing and quintessential New England gifts. Browse hydrangea-themed mugs and home decor, Cape Cod souvenir tees, local candy and popcorn, jewelry, scarves, and the whimsical seasonal outfits of Giddy's Closet for porch geese. With complimentary gift wrapping and a personal Gift Concierge, October Gulls is for anyone hunting a coastal Cape Cod gift with charm.
Old Main Mercantile is a gift and lifestyle shop in North Falmouth village, in the yellow stucco building with red awnings and white benches out front on County Road. Inside you'll find apparel and jewelry, home fragrance and bar and kitchen goods, bath and body products, puzzles, stationery and baby gifts. Owner Suzie Lambrich opened it in July 2020, and the shop's motto is "...more than a store".
On The Cliffs is a small women's clothing store at Aquinnah Circle, up by the Aquinnah Cliffs on Martha's Vineyard. The shop calls itself "one of the islands best kept secrets," and it's an easy one to fold into a visit to the cliffs. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed On The Cliffs in person.
Osteria La Civetta is a small, intimate Italian restaurant on Falmouth's Main Street helmed by husband-and-wife team Andrea and Sarah. Pasta is made fresh daily, the seafood is locally sourced, and the room has the understated warmth you'd expect from a proper osteria. Consistently one of the best dinner tables on the Cape.
Osterville Fish is a fresh seafood market and takeout spot at 2952 Falmouth Road (Route 28) in Osterville. It opened in November 1998 with the aim of becoming "the very best local fresh seafood market and takeout restaurant on Cape Cod," and more than twenty years later the goal hasn't changed. The cases hold local favorites like lobsters, oysters, clams and scallops, plus cod, haddock and swordfish, along with homemade crab cakes, stuffed quahogs and chowder. Party platters, from baked stuffed lobster to lobster salad rolls, can be ordered 24 hours ahead. The same team runs Osterville Fish, Too on Barnstable Harbor and Clambakes, Etc. catering. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Osterville Fish in person.
Packard Gallery is the home of Provincetown's painting family — Anne Packard and her daughters Leslie and Cynthia, three distinct voices under one roof at 418 Commercial. Original canvases from minis to large-scale works, with prints available for collectors starting out.
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