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Pain d'Avignon has been baking Old World bread on Cape Cod since 1992 — salt, flour, water, no preservatives, with some loaves taking up to 36 hours because time is the most important ingredient. Their breads reach more than 250 wholesale accounts, Michelin-starred restaurants among them, and the Provincetown café and bakery puts that same craft right on Commercial Street.
A tropical-themed neighborhood bar and grill on Route 28A in Cataumet, the Parrot pours from a full bar and turns out hearty pub plates: burgers, steak tips, sandwiches and garlic-parmesan chicken fingers. Between rounds there's musical bingo, trivia, karaoke and live bands that keep the room buzzing. Where Upper Cape locals land for an easygoing pint, comfort food and a little weeknight entertainment.
Payomet Cirque by the Sea is the circus program of the nonprofit Payomet Performing Arts Center, and its year-round home base is a red-and-white Big Top tent at the WHAT Theater campus on Route 6 in Wellfleet. Each summer the professional troupe writes and stages an original show from scratch, with acrobats, aerialists and jugglers telling stories built around themes like ocean health, climate change and backyard pollinators. Kids can try it themselves at weekly summer Circus Camp, which wraps each session with a showcase for family. Classes continue into the fall for everyone from 3- and 4-year-olds to adult aerialists. Their graffiti-painted Cirque by the Sea bus is hard to miss. Stop by the Payomet Box Office in the plaza at 2616 Route 6 (beside PJ's) for tickets and questions; the shows and classes happen under the Big Top at 2357 Route 6.
Just steps from Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower, Pebbles pairs harbor views with golden fried seafood, crispy clam strips, juicy burgers, and hot dogs done right. Climb to the second-level patio, then cap the meal with hand-spun milkshakes and ice cream from the same family behind Ziggy's. Freshly renovated yet still nostalgic, this seasonal Plymouth waterfront spot welcomes locals and Mayflower-bound travelers alike for breakfast, lunch, and dinner along Water Street.
Voted Cape Cod's number-one consignment shop and going strong since 1986, Penny Lane Consignment turns gently used into genuinely good finds. Browse racks of Chico's, Ann Taylor, Vineyard Vines, Talbots, True Religion, and Kate Spade alongside furniture and accessories, all for a fraction of retail. Easy consignment puts extra income in sellers' pockets, while shoppers score quality pre-owned style. A Sandwich secondhand destination built on longevity and trust.
Philip Celeste Gallery is a creative space at 427 Commercial Street in Provincetown, showing work from emerging and established artists. Alongside Philip Celeste's own paintings, it represents Laura Harvey, Caroline Carney, Pete Hocking, Michael Guy and Dylan Hurwitz. Philip often paints in the gallery itself, so visitors get a rare look at the creative process. His work draws on the ocean views around the gallery, with layered color, line and gesture that capture the movement and light of the coast. Seasoned collectors and first-time browsers are both welcome. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Philip Celeste Gallery in person.
Pickle Jar Kitchen is a beloved breakfast-and-lunch spot on Falmouth's Main Street that earned national attention after a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The menu is creative American comfort food — inventive egg dishes, stacked sandwiches, and locally sourced ingredients. Expect a wait on weekends; it's that popular.
The Pilgrim Monument is the tallest all-granite tower in the U.S. — 252 feet marking where the Mayflower Pilgrims first landed in 1620 and signed the Mayflower Compact, with a cornerstone laid by Theodore Roosevelt in 1907 and dedication by President Taft in 1910. Climb the 116 steps and 60 ramps for the view, then take in museum exhibits spanning the Wampanoag and Pilgrim story to a century of LGBTQ+ life in Provincetown. The Bradford Street inclined elevator carries you up the hill from town.
Just across from the Mayflower on Plymouth's Water Street, Pilgrim's Corner is the souvenir shop travelers hit after touring the waterfront's historic sites. Open daily, this Plymouth gift shop packs serious variety at great prices, with friendly staff helping you track down the ideal keepsake for everyone back home. From Pilgrim-themed mementos to coastal Cape Cod gifts, it is downtown Plymouth shopping made easy and affordable.
Pillory Pub is a bar at 72 Water Street in Plymouth, with a waterfront view directly across from Plymouth Rock. It has been pouring since 2012 and calls itself your favorite bar in America's hometown. Alongside crafted cocktails and live music, the kitchen keeps it casual. There are nachos and baked wings, a long list of specialty hot dogs from the Coney Island to the Windy City, street tacos, rice bowls, bar pizza, and sandwiches like a Reuben and an Italian panini. The pub also hosts private events. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Pillory Pub in person.
Pirate's Puzzle is an escape room and gift shop in Edgartown, on Martha's Vineyard. It calls itself the first escape room game on the island. Teams work through clues to crack combinations and open locks, every room is private to your group, and the puzzles are updated often. Solve the puzzle in 45 minutes and everyone in your group picks a prize. It also hosts birthday parties. The gift shop sells custom laser-engraved Martha's Vineyard souvenirs, Jaws memorabilia, nautical decor, jewelry and beach supplies. It's open all year by advance reservation: daily from late June to early September, and Saturdays only through April. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Pirate's Puzzle in person.
Pizza 1 & Subs 2 is a pizza and sub shop on Route 28 in Marstons Mills, one of two locations along with East Falmouth. For over 30 years it has been a local favorite for pizza made fresh to order, including specialty pies, and for hearty subs. The house specialty is the Steak Bomb, and Italian, turkey, roast beef, and chicken subs come piled high on fresh-baked bread. The menu also covers wings, salads, pasta dinners, and appetizers. You can order online for pickup, or get delivery from either location. The Marstons Mills shop is open daily from 9am to 9pm. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Pizza 1 & Subs 2 in person.
Pizza Spinello is a family-run, take-out-only shop that makes Roman-style pan pizza by the tray, downstairs at 317B Main Street below Ragg Time. The dough ferments for at least 48 hours and uses a custom blend of King Arthur flours, topped with imported Italian ingredients and extra virgin olive oil. Order ahead online and choose a pickup time; they don't take phone orders. To find it, look for the hand-lettered blue sign over the side alley and follow it down to the blue door.
PJ's Family Restaurant has been a family-owned seafood stop on Route 6 in Wellfleet since 1971, run by the Reeves family. The menu is fresh local seafood and longtime local favorites, with an ice cream window out front for afterward. Order online or by phone for takeout, or eat at PJ's — the seating is saved for guests who order on site. It's seasonal: the Wellfleet restaurant is open Thursday to Monday, 11:30am–8pm, and closes for the season on Monday, October 12.
Plan It Martha’s Vineyard + Nantucket is a luxury wedding and event planning company with years of experience creating exceptional island celebrations. Based in Edgartown, our team offers full-service and partial planning, month-of coordination, venue research, and corporate event production. With trusted local relationships and extensive knowledge of island logistics, we create thoughtfully designed, seamlessly executed events across Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.
Your trusted Sandwich pool-care experts since 1989, Pool Care Professionals is the Cape's one-stop shop for water balance, equipment-pad installs, salt-water conversions, filter-grid replacements, and chlorine troubleshooting. Browse Maytronics cleaners, LoopLoc covers, chemicals, floats, and eight display models of exclusive PDC hot tubs and swim spas at Heritage Park, with free water testing on tap. Spend your time soaking, not chasing solutions.
Family-run since 1975, when it began carrying imported clothing and furnishings from India, Port Cargo has become Cape Cod's award-winning women's boutique. The Mashpee shop at 13 North Street stocks colorful, unique apparel from casual to event-ready in sizes XS through XXL, with personalized shopping by phone, text, or email plus pre-orders and shipping. Quality women's clothing and a warm, longtime-staple welcome anchor this Mashpee fashion destination.
"Magic happens at Portobello Road," says this eclectic boutique in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard, which is stocked with books, decor and gifts. The shop welcomes orders and inquiries through Instagram, and its profile lists hours of 11am to 5pm. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Portobello Road in person.
Press Ahead, so you don't fall behind. Born from a 1977 VW bus and now planted in a converted Sandwich bakery, Press Ahead Coffee pulls espresso from Three Fins, steeps Cape & Islands tea, and stacks Cape Cod Bagels with egg and cheese. Cozy retro nooks, daily pastries, nitro cold brew, matcha and chai welcome entrepreneurs and beach-goers alike. Open 7 to 3 daily, this groovy Sandwich coffee shop runs on local partnerships.
Prime Time House of Pizza is the neighborhood pizza shop on Old Main Road in North Falmouth village, in the mustard-yellow stucco building it shares with Old Main Mercantile. The window sign spells out the menu: pizza, subs, calzones, fried chicken and Mexican, and they deliver. Their site lists North Falmouth, West Falmouth and Hatchville as the areas they serve, and there are a few booths inside if you'd rather eat in.
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