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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.
384 places in Cape Cod
Down Home Farm's stand is a small wooden shed hung with colorful flags at the end of Truro Center Road, just before Route 6. Bins of greens, herbs and vegetables and buckets of cut flowers fill the tables, with prices on a hand-written board. The farmers grow right in the garden next to the stand. It's a quick stop for dinner greens or a bunch of flowers on the way through Truro Center.
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Dune is an independent menswear shop on Winter Street in Edgartown, marked by a navy "Dune / Man" sign that hangs over the brick sidewalk under green awnings. The shop describes itself as "a men's focused shop, specializing in contemporary and heritage apparel, footwear and accessories curated for your island getaway." A Vineyard Gazette profile describes linen shirts, fine-knit polos, swim trunks, jackets and dress shoes: one place to dress for anything from the beach to a summer wedding. You can also shop the collection online.
A Falmouth Main Street institution and your neighborhood Ace Hardware, Eastman's Home and Hardware stocks the tools, grills, lawn-and-garden gear, paint, and home-improvement essentials Cape Cod homeowners reach for season after season. Locally owned and operated with a 4.7-star reputation, this Falmouth hardware store backs every project with the kind of hands-on, know-your-neighbor advice the big boxes can't match. Helpful, dependable, and rooted in the community.
Egeli Gallery is "Art in the Heart of Provincetown" — a family gallery devoted to impressionist painting, showing work by Arthur, Lisa, Cedric, and Joanette Egeli alongside artists like John Clayton, Charles Couper, and Cape School master Henry Hensche. Light-filled canvases in the tradition Provincetown made famous.
Eight Cousins is an acclaimed independent bookstore on Falmouth's Main Street that's been a community anchor since 1986. Despite its roots as a children's bookstore, it now carries a strong selection for all ages alongside gifts and literary novelties. The knowledgeable staff and thoughtfully curated shelves make it a destination worth seeking out.
Right in the heart of Circuit Avenue, Eleven Circuit is the kind of place that works at any hour — whether you're starting the morning with a relaxed breakfast, gathering for a late lunch on the town, or settling in for drinks as the evening gets going. Open daily from 9am to 1am, this restaurant and bar strikes a balance between neighborhood hangout and lively entertainment venue, drawing a mix of locals and visitors who come for the food and stay for the atmosphere. The menu spans breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, giving you plenty of reasons to drop in more than once during your stay. Private events and live entertainment round out the experience. Think of it as Oak Bluffs' living room — spirited, welcoming, and always worth a visit.
Family-owned in Mashpee's Central Square since 1984, this trusted jeweler keeps a Master Bench Jeweler and Master Diamond Setter on hand to breathe new life into heirloom diamonds and gemstones or craft something entirely your own. Browse sterling silver and 14kt gold pieces, custom engagement rings, and expert gold and platinum refurbishing, with watch batteries and hand and machine engraving done on-site. Walk-ins welcome for personal, master-crafted custom jewelry in Mashpee.
Where style meets sophistication in Plymouth, Ember Salon & Spa specializes in luxury hair color and natural-looking hand-tied extensions crafted by expert colorists. Facials, lash extensions, brow lamination, makeup, and spray tans round out a bespoke menu built on premium products and refined craftsmanship. Step into a modern spa oasis of tranquility and opulence, where personalized care and Plymouth hair extensions transform every visit into an experience.
Founded by Natasha Bourgoin, LICSW, EMDR Therapy Solutions & Wellness is a trauma-informed Plymouth practice helping Massachusetts adults move through complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and OCD. Clinicians draw on EMDR, CBT, ACT, ERP, and DBT-informed skills to quiet flashbacks, dissociation, and emotional dysregulation. Meet in person on State Road or via secure telehealth statewide, weekdays 8 to 5, with most major insurances accepted. Evidence-based trauma therapy, built around your healing.
Erica Wilson is an Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard shop — photographed and verified in person by Cape Cod Certified on our August 2026 island visit.
A gift shop like no other, Eugene Henry's Gastronomical Delights in Falmouth is a curated collection of curious confections, concoctions, comestibles, and gifts to delight all. Browse shelves of nostalgic retro candy, vintage-style sweets, novelty beverage mixes, and distinctive non-alcoholic sodas, plus playfully chosen gourmet treats and giftable finds. Whimsical, alliterative, and one-of-a-kind, this Falmouth candy and gift destination turns browsing into a sweet adventure.
Faherty is an Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard shop — photographed and verified in person by Cape Cod Certified on our August 2026 island visit.
Open year-round on Route 6 in North Eastham, this tavern and pizzeria stacks thin-crust pies like BBQ chicken-bacon-ranch beside hearty breakfasts, fresh pasta, and local seafood. Dig into beer-battered cod fish and chips, cod fish tacos with chipotle ranch, turkey pot pie under flaky puff pastry, or a Tavern Burger with a cocktail from the bar. Weekly specials, custom coffee drinks, and dinner that keeps Eastham locals coming back through every Cape Cod season.
Firehouse Flowers & Event Design is a woman-owned florist in an old red-brick firehouse on South Street in Plymouth. A purple door with black metal sunflowers marks the entrance, and inside a 'Firehouse Flowers' cooler is packed with fresh stems in front of reclaimed-barnwood walls and a painting of the firehouse in bloom. They make arrangements, wrapped bouquets, roses and tablescapes, design for weddings and events, and offer flower subscriptions and same-day local delivery.
Four Eleven Gallery is a founding member of the Provincetown Art Gallery Association, showing contemporary work by more than twenty artists including Valerie Isaacs, Helen Grimm, Liz Carney, Jay McDermott, and Paul Rizzo. A rotating schedule of exhibitions keeps the walls fresh all season on the east end of Commercial Street.
An old-school barbershop in North Falmouth where Frankie keeps the line moving fast without rushing the work: clean men's cuts, beard trims, and straight-razor shaves under the spinning red-and-blue pole. He's famously patient with kids, even charging a child's haircut by their age. Open early six days a week, this is the chair for North Falmouth men and boys who want a real barber, not a salon.
Three generations and nearly four decades of handmade candy stand behind the counter at Ghelfi's Candies in Mashpee Commons. The chocolate turtles and local sea salt caramels are top sellers, alongside almond buttercrunch, chocolate-walnut and penuche fudge, barks, nonpareils, cherry cordials, peanut brittle, and salt water taffy. A genuine Cape Cod chocolate shop crafting creams, clusters, and ice cream by hand, Ghelfi's also assembles wedding favors, corporate gifts, and shippable chocolate boxes nationwide.
Ghelfi's has been a Cape Cod candy institution for decades, renowned for their chocolate turtles, sea salt caramels, and house-made fudge. The Falmouth Main Street shop is the original location, and their chocolates are also available to ship online. If you have a sweet tooth, this is a mandatory stop.
Perched above Onset Bay where the Cape Cod Canal meets the sea, this historic Wareham landmark pairs comfortable hotel stays with the waterfront Bay Room, serving classic American cuisine beneath panoramic harbor views. Settle into the speakeasy-style 1883 Lounge for craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, and live entertainment Thursday through Sunday. Weekend brunch, late-night bites, and year-round dining make this Onset hotel and restaurant a true gateway-to-the-Cape destination.
Chatham's home for Life is Good — optimist-inspired tees, hats, drinkware, and gifts. Goodies is a locally-owned authorized retailer on Main Street carrying the full Life is Good collection, bright and welcoming for every season.
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