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Starke Art Designs is a needlepoint design studio a few doors down from The Chocolate Rose in the Otis Landing plaza in Mashpee. The studio designs hand-painted needlepoint canvases and teaches classes in finishing your own pieces (ornaments, bag charms, stand-ups), painting needlepoint canvases, and needlefelting. Out front, the covered walkway is hung with twisted-vine arches and wreaths, and a vine table shows resin art pieces with pressed flowers.
For over fifty years, Stevie's Pizza has been a Plymouth institution, turning out freshly made specialty pizzas, calzones, and pasta from locally sourced ingredients. Under welcoming new ownership, the kitchen still fires the great pies regulars rave about, plus fully loaded wraps, signature salads, and a kid-friendly lineup. Order this Plymouth pizzeria for dine-in, takeout, or dinner delivery and taste five decades of homemade tradition.
On Onset Beach with Stonebridge Marina shimmering beyond the deck, this Wareham waterfront bar and grill serves coastal American fare where the sea breeze does half the seasoning. Order the lobster roll, a tender sirloin, and one of their famous frozen mudslides, then settle in to watch the boats drift by. Full-service catering handles weddings, fundraisers, and private parties. The Boston Globe called it a gem by the bay; you'll just call it your summer spot.
A gift shop at the Aquinnah Cliffs featuring island-made and Native Wampanoag crafts, jewelry, and souvenirs.
At One Village Green North in Plymouth's Pinehills, Stuzzi turns family recipes into a daily ritual: creamy gelato, house-roasted coffee, fine chocolates made from old family recipes, and fresh pastries. Order the affogato and watch a gelato scoop meet a shot of espresso. Open every day 9 to 7. For the afternoon when coffee, something sweet, and a sit-down are exactly what the day calls for.
Relaxation starts the moment you walk into Sunshine Nails & Spa on Main Street Extension in Plymouth. Classic manicures and pedicures, long-wear gel and acrylic nails, and polish changes are done with care, while indulgent spa pedicures layer sugar scrubs, soaks, and massage. Waxing, eyelash extensions, and hair services round out the menu. This downtown Plymouth nail salon is built around one goal, your full relaxation, from the door to the finishing coat.
Grab a cup, pull the handle, pile it high. Sweet Waves Self Serve Frozen Yogurt at Mashpee Commons hands the spoon to you: 18 rotating flavors from classic vanilla to salted caramel pretzel — frozen yogurt, ice cream, and sorbet — crowned with 50-plus toppings and heaps of fresh fruit. Pay by weight, sample freely, and build it your way. A year-round Mashpee froyo favorite since 2013.
Tap City Grille brings hip urban energy to 285 Main Street in downtown Falmouth, where exposed pipes, tall tables, and an open kitchen frame an elevated American brewpub menu. Sink into Atlantic cod fish and chips with house remoulade, a hand-cut sirloin, four-cheese truffle mac, or spicy shrimp pasta with crumbled sausage. Open daily until 10, this Falmouth gastropub pours craft taps and serves seriously crave-worthy plates well into the night.
Perched above historic Plymouth at 150 Water Street, Terrace Rooftop Dining pairs sweeping waterfront views with a scratch kitchen rooted in New England. Graze on cold-water oysters, crispy Spanish octopus, and bang bang shrimp, then settle into braised short rib, lobster fettuccine, or pan-roasted salmon. The viral Martini Tree pours twelve hanging cocktails, espresso martinis included, while boozy weekend brunch keeps this Plymouth rooftop bar buzzing above it all.
Tesori is an Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard specialty shop — photographed and verified in person by Cape Cod Certified on our August 2026 island visit.
Menemsha's beloved casual raw bar and takeout counter — tucked around the back of the iconic Homeport Restaurant since 1930. Order lobster rolls, bowls of chowder, fresh oysters, and chilled shrimp steps from the harbor. Outdoor patio seating with harbor views. Open daily 11am–5pm. The perfect quick waterfront lunch on Martha's Vineyard.
The Black Dog is an Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard shop — photographed and verified in person by Cape Cod Certified on our August 2026 island visit.
The Provincetown outpost of the Black Dog sits at 315 Commercial Street, stocking the brand's well-worn-in hoodies, tees, and socks alongside a corner of treats and toys for the dog who hiked the dunes with you. The staff are easygoing and genuinely happy to see your pup come through the door. Good for visitors wanting a sturdy Cape souvenir that outlasts the trip, and for dog owners who'd rather shop somewhere that welcomes the whole family.
The Black Dog Bakery Café on State Road in Vineyard Haven is the Black Dog's year-round café, open daily from early morning into the evening. It offers what it calls its 'famous from-scratch pastries, desserts, cookies, pies, and cakes,' along with fresh sandwiches, soups, salads and daily specials, with breakfast in the morning and lunch and dinner from late morning on. Inside, a long counter and bar sit beneath a glowing Black Dog sign; outside, a brick patio with Black Dog umbrellas and string lights sits beside a vintage railroad car.
You'll love the grab-and-go ease of The Black Dog Dockside Cafe, tucked right at the Oak Bluffs ferry terminal and perfectly positioned for visitors arriving on island or heading back to the mainland. This freshly renovated takeout spot brings all the beloved Black Dog quality to a quick, casual format — think specialty coffee drinks, chopped bagels, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, hearty sandwiches, and fresh baked goods made to order. The menu builds on Black Dog classics with bright, modern twists that make it easy to fuel up fast without sacrificing flavor. It opens early, runs daily, and accepts online ordering — making it the ideal first stop when you step off the ferry and want something delicious in hand before exploring everything Oak Bluffs has to offer.
Iconic Martha's Vineyard brand meets the Outer Cape. The Black Dog General Store in Chatham carries the full collection of signature dog-logo apparel, accessories, and gifts for men, women, and kids.
You'll find yourself stepping back into Martha's Vineyard history the moment you walk through the doors of The Black Dog Tavern — the island's most iconic restaurant, perched on the edge of Vineyard Haven Harbor since 1971. This beloved waterfront landmark serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with unmatched harbor views from its rustic, wood-beamed dining room and open patio. The menu leans into New England classics: fresh local seafood, chef-crafted entrées, homemade desserts, and a full bar. On summer Friday evenings, live music drifts across the water. Whether you're grabbing breakfast before the ferry or lingering over dinner at sunset, the Tavern delivers that rare combination of casual warmth and genuine Cape and Islands tradition that keeps visitors coming back year after year.
The Blended Berry is a bright, health-forward juice bar on Main Street in Buzzards Bay serving handcrafted açaí bowls, smoothies, fresh-pressed juices, and lighter bites like avocado toast and oatmeal bowls. The shop takes allergen concerns seriously with dedicated peanut-free equipment. A refreshing stop on the gateway to Cape Cod.
The Block & Tackle is a barbecue tavern on Route 6 in Wellfleet, open year-round for lunch and dinner. Order off the chalkboard, grab a picnic table in the fenced-in yard, and settle in with a cold beer — an easy, laid-back stop any time of year. Check their site for trivia nights and other events.
The Blue Willow is a small blue-shingled bakery and cafe on Route 6 in South Wellfleet, easy to spot by its round willow-tree sign and the row of wooden Adirondack chairs out front. Inside, the pastry case holds croissants, baguettes, cookies, bars and little custard donuts, with self-serve coffee urns along the wall. The kitchen turns out breakfast in the morning and lunch in the afternoon, and pastry and beverages are available all day. Out back, picnic tables sit under orange umbrellas, and you can order ahead online for pickup.
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