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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 a fine jewelry and gift shop at 8 Dock Street in Edgartown, on Martha's Vineyard. It carries designer jewelry, fine fragrances, beauty products and exclusive pieces for the home. The cases hold work from a long list of designers, including Julie Vos and Freida Rothman. Fragrance and beauty lines include Ligne St Barth and Kevyn Aucoin. New arrivals are posted on Instagram, and you can call to make an appointment. Tesori shares the site with The Great Put On, where you can shop clothing. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Tesori in person.
The Guild of Harwich Artists has been bringing local artists together since 1979, and its gallery on Route 28 in Harwich Port is where you can see and buy their work. The walls and freestanding panels are hung salon-style with Cape scenes, seascapes and portraits by guild members, all in a bright, easy-to-browse room. Stop in on a weekend in the off-season, or any day in summer.
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 Beaded Wire Style House is the clothing side of The Beaded Wire, on Route 28 in Harwich Port. It's a bright, airy shop with racks of sweatshirts, tees and layers, a wall of hats, and a trucker hat bar where you can design your own. It's a few steps from The Beaded Wire's gift and jewelry shops across the street.
The Black Dog's Edgartown shop on Main Street brings the Martha's Vineyard brand's apparel, dog gear and home goods to the heart of town. The company was established on the island in 1971. The story begins in Vineyard Haven. On a cold day in 1969, Captain Robert Douglas, unhappy that the Vineyard had no year-round restaurant, sketched a small gambrel-roofed building on a napkin. Townsfolk helped build it, and he named it after his loyal dog, Black Dog. That tavern still sits at the head of Vineyard Haven Harbor. The shops carry its New England-inspired clothing. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed The Black Dog in Edgartown in person.
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.
The Black Dog General Store in Chatham brings a Martha's Vineyard original to Main Street. The brand was established on the Vineyard in 1971 and is known for its New England-inspired clothing, dog gear and home essentials. Its story starts with The Black Dog Tavern: in 1969 Captain Robert Douglas, finding no year-round restaurant on the island, sketched a small building on a napkin, townsfolk helped build it, and he named it after his loyal dog. The store carries apparel and gifts for ladies, kids and dogs, from sweatshirts and graphic tees to raincoats and hats. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed The Black Dog General Store in person.
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.
The Cape Charm is a coastal gifts and apparel shop on Main Street in downtown Chatham, right next door to Buffy's Ice Cream. Inside, lit black shelving is stacked with Chatham and Cape Cod caps, sweatshirts and tees, alongside straw sun hats, beach totes, striped beach towels and plush lobsters and sea creatures. Bay windows look out onto Main Street, so it's an easy stop on a downtown stroll.
The Captain's Daughters is a female-owned boutique, gallery, and tea bar in one, founded in 2017 — "luxury goods and a luxe experience with a low-key vibe and a wellness twist." Browse apparel, apothecary, and home goods under gallery walls showing over fifty local, regional, and international artists, then order a wellness-focused tea to go while taking in the bay views.
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