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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
On Falmouth's historic Main Street since 1994, Liam Maguire's pours the genuine article: a dozen-plus beers on tap, a deep wine list and seasonal drinks, with pub plates like shepherd's pie, fish and chips, nachos and potato skins. Nights here mean live music, trivia and good craic. This Falmouth Irish pub turns dinner into a session and strangers into regulars.
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At 261 Main Street in Falmouth, the spot Cape Codders knew as Simply Divine has become Little Rossa, a pizzeria and espresso bar pairing New York-style pies with pulled shots. Slide into one of the bistro chairs under the blue-striped umbrellas out front for a slice and a cortado, or settle in for dinner served till 10 on weekends. For anyone who wants a real New York slice and a proper espresso on the same Main Street stroll.
Livin EZ is a family-owned resort-wear and lifestyle clothing boutique right on Falmouth's Main Street, offering casual tees, sweatshirts, and apparel with Cape Cod and Falmouth themes for men, women, and kids. It's the kind of laid-back shop that perfectly matches the Falmouth vibe — easy, colorful, and unpretentious. A great stop for a quality Cape souvenir that's actually wearable.
Right in the thick of downtown Plymouth's Water Street shopping district, Livin' Easy Casual Wear keeps it relaxed with comfortable tees, cozy sweatshirts, gifts, souvenirs, and plush toys for every age. It is the easygoing spot to grab a Plymouth tee shirt or hoodie after a waterfront stroll, or pick up a soft plush keepsake for the kids. Casual coastal clothing and souvenirs, steps from Plymouth Rock.
Lobster & Chowder House is a white-brick seafood stop on Route 6 in South Wellfleet with a simple promise: "FAST. Fresh. Seafood." It's the Wellfleet offshoot of Provincetown's Lobster Pot, serving classic dishes inspired by the original restaurant and the Lobster Pot Express. Order at the window, online, or call ahead, then eat at the red picnic tables out front or on the covered patio, which has a full bar, string lights and live entertainment through the season. Chowders, lobster rolls, fried plates and tacos fill the menu board, and everything is available to go.
Follow the famous neon lobster sign on Commercial Street and you've found the Lobster Pot, a Provincetown tradition serving fresh seafood and sweeping harbor views to guests from around the world. Generations have come for warm lobster rolls with drawn butter, panko-parmesan baked cod, Portuguese specialties, and chowder done the Cape Cod way. With outstanding hospitality and a front-row seat to Provincetown Harbor, this Provincetown seafood restaurant earns its waterfront legend daily.
Set in a white farmhouse on Route 28A in Cataumet, this Bourne coffee house pours espresso and drip alongside bagels, breakfast sandwiches, acai bowls, smoothies, and lunch, with a dog-friendly patio and a carved wooden coffee-mug sculpture out front. The kitchen flags gluten-free options and leans toward fresh, made-to-order plates. For Upper Cape locals and cyclists who want a relaxed morning stop off the beaten path.
Run by Nemo and Lucky, two hospitality friends who make every guest feel at home, this Eastham coffee shop on Brackett Road pours European-style espresso from local Snowy Owl roasters. Pair it with fresh juices, smoothies, additive-free homemade lemonade, and made-with-love bagels, donuts, and sandwiches. Genuinely fresh, genuinely healthy, and genuinely friendly, Lucky's Corner Cafe is the warm Cape Cod neighborhood spot Eastham reaches for every morning.
MacPhail's Good Eats is an Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard restaurant — photographed and verified in person by Cape Cod Certified on our August 2026 island visit.
Mad Martha's is an Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard café — photographed and verified in person by Cape Cod Certified on our August 2026 island visit.
You'll taste island history at Mad Martha's Ice Cream, a Martha's Vineyard institution since 1971 — famously launched out of the back of an ambulance sedan by a farm girl who accidentally froze her cream supply and turned the mishap into something magical. All ice cream is made fresh daily in-house, and you'll taste the difference in every scoop. The Vineyard Haven location on Union Street is their newest home, offering the same beloved flavors that locals and summer visitors have lined up for across generations. Don't miss the mint chocolate chip, black raspberry, or the inspired Back Door Donuts apple fritter collab. With locations also in Oak Bluffs and Edgartown, Mad Martha's is the quintessential Vineyard summer ritual — the kind of cone you plan your afternoon around.
Maison Villatte is a French bakery and café on Falmouth's Main Street that has earned the top spot on TripAdvisor's Falmouth restaurant rankings. The pastries — croissants, tarts, and eclairs — are made the traditional French way, and the café also serves savory crepes, sandwiches, and excellent coffee.
Mama Matcha is Provincetown's wellness stop — "nourishing eats, signature smoothies & elevated lattes," all made to order from fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients. The menu runs breakfast all day, matcha drinks, superfood bowls, signature toasts and freshly squeezed juices. Your new healthy habit, as they put it, right on Commercial Street.
World-famous pizza, hot and ready, delivered every day, all day, all year round to Wareham and Onset. Marc Anthony's Pizzeria builds its reputation on classic favorites done right: bubbling cheese pies, hearty Italian-American lunch and dinner plates, and dependable takeout that neighbors set their clocks by. Casual, generous, and family-rooted alongside its sister kitchens, this is the go-to Wareham pizzeria for pizza delivery that never clocks out.
Marconi's Beach Outfitters is the big navy-blue shop on Route 6 in Wellfleet that bills itself as "Cape Cod's Largest Beach and Outdoor Store." It's a one-stop stock-up before the Outer Cape beaches: umbrellas and shade shelters, beach chairs and bags, pool floats, and beach games, alongside apparel, sunglasses, souvenirs and fudge. The family-run store was founded in Wellfleet in 2007 by James and Lori Baptist, with their son Kyle and his wife Helen now part of the team. You can also shop online and pick up in store on your way to the sand.
At Mari Nails & Spa, hands and feet get the spotless, unhurried treatment Cape Cod regulars rave about: gel manicures, indulgent pedicures, and flawless gel, acrylic, and fiberglass full sets finished with nail art that never disappoints. The stations are immaculate, the welcome warm, the atmosphere cozy and clean. Whether you're prepping for a beach wedding or a standing self-care date, this Cape Cod nail salon turns an appointment into a genuine spa escape.
At 315 Cotuit Road, Marshland Too pairs the beloved Marshland home-cooked menu with Too's Tavern, a full-service sports bar and function room. Wake up to hearty breakfast, settle in for sandwiches, fresh seafood, and char-grilled steak, then linger over a late-night pub menu. This easygoing Sandwich gathering spot serves affordable scratch cooking morning through night, with game-day energy and a friendly local crowd.
Martinis Bar and Grill is a lively downtown Plymouth staple on Court Street, offering a menu that spans classic pub fare, fresh seafood, steaks, and pasta alongside an extensive list of handcrafted martinis. Live jazz on Tuesdays and live music Saturday nights make it a social hub as much as a dining destination. It's casual enough for a weeknight out and festive enough for a celebration.
Masterson Made is a thoughtfully curated home decor, art, and gift shop in Woods Hole village, Falmouth. Owners Melissa and Patrick create woodwork on-site — handcrafted cutting boards and soy candles — alongside a carefully selected collection of coastal kitchenware, original artwork, and locally made goods. It's the kind of store where everything on the shelf has a story.
Since 1984, Maxwell & Co. has dressed Falmouth in quiet luxury, curating designer menswear and womenswear from Dries Van Noten, Marni, Boglioli, Stone Island and Il Bisonte. This family-owned boutique trades in considered taste over trend, pairing made-in-Italy tailoring, denim, dresses and accessories with genuine personal styling and private appointments. For sophisticated Cape Cod shopping where the staff knows your wardrobe by name, this Falmouth fashion destination is where personal style gets the room it deserves.
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