Things To Do
Where to get lobstah! 🦞
SESUIT HARBOR CAFE – Dennis This is the best little seafood shack part of a marina overlooking the Cape Cod Bay. If you want to go where the locals go, this is the spot. (Cash only restaurant) CHATHAM FISH PIER MARKET – Chatham Located right on the water on the Chatham Pier, it has seafood so fresh you’ll often spot the local fisherman coming in with their catches. Enjoy a lobster roll and seal watching at one of the best places to see the seals up close without getting your feet sandy at the beach! YOUNGS FISH MARKET - Orleans When you google a seafood shack in New England, this should be the first one that pops up! Great rolls but also order the fried calms, too! THE SEAFOOD SHANTY - Buzzards Bay This joint is located before you go over the bridges to Cape Cod and it's honestly worth the stop because it will hit the spot. Incredible food while taking a moment to stretch your legs from the drive, sit and an Adirondack chair overlooking the Cape Cod Canal. (Cash only restaurant)
Where to Eat
GERARDI'S CAFE - Yarmouth Earmuffs, Nonna. Wow, incredible Italian food. You'll thank us after you give this place a try. Tell them the Chicken Parm Papí sent you. CHATHAM SQUIRE - Chatham Our favorite bar ... and that includes Doak. Great for lunch, dinner or just a drink. ENCORE BISTRO & BAR - Dennis Great family owned spot for a nice dinner and a good glass of wine. THE WICKED OYSTER - Wellfleet Good food, good drinks, good vibes SCARGO CAFE - Dennis This place is your classic America Tavern. If you need a mini break from seafood, this is the place to go ... but of course they will still have seafood. It's in an old colonial home so they'll have fire places throughout on the colder fall nights.
Where to get Coffee and Breakfast
SNOWY OWL COFFEE ROASTERS - Brewster Odds are you'll need more than one coffee to function during your stay on the Cape. If that's you, Snowy Owl can be found in many restaurants and shops along with their flagship store in Brewster. LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER'S - Yarmouth The cutest little cafe with coffee, pastries and sandwiches. HOLE IN ONE BAKERY & COFFEE SHOP - Eastham You can't escape the Cape without some sweet treats. Hole In One Bakery & Coffee Shop in Eastham offers some of the best donuts you will ever taste. But get there early, there is always a line out the door.
Chatham Candy Manor
Homemade candy. Need we say more? Photo cred: @dogsonmainst on Instagram
Where to get a drink
BEACHCOMBER - Wellfleet Beachcomber's last weekend of the season is the same as our wedding! It's one of the best bars on the Cape and right on our favorite beach. Hang out in the sun and then head up for some great seafood and a mudslide! TRURO VINEYARDS - Truro After spending time with BOTH our families, you might need a glass of wine! Truro Vineyards grow their grapes right on the Cape and you can try them all with a wine flight. CHATHAM SQUIRE - Chatham Still our favorite bar ... and that still includes Doak, too. Wash down that lobster roll with a frothy Guinness poured just right.
Looking to go Shopping
If you are looking to go shopping, Emily recommends: Chatham Main Street Harwich Port Main Street Hyannis Main Street
What to do in Cape Cod
BAY SPIRIT TOURS - Barnstable If it's not too chilly for you and you'd like to get out on the water, we highly recommend a cruise with Bay Spirit Tours. Pick from sunset cruises, lighthouse tours, or on a sailboat, but if you're looking for a pontoon party you might need to travel to the next closest island. NAUSET LIGHTHOUSE - Eastham There are more than a handful of Lighthouses across Cape Cod, but we recommend going for a walk along the beach to check this one out. WELLFLEET CINEMAS - Wellfleet A Doak favorite, Wellfleet Cinemas is a good time to relax in your trunk as you watch a movie in an old fashion drive-in theater.
Provincetown
Provincetown boasts some history, some comedy shows, some ... larger-than-life and colorful personalities. The food is great, but the people up there are even better. Take a stroll on the main drag and feast your eyes on all the sights.
Nantucket
If you are on Cape Cod for more than the weekend, we recommend a day trip to Nantucket. It has great shopping and some the world's best ice cream at Juice Bar. You can take a ferry over from Hyannis and the entire island is very walkable but also offers a great bus system.