Guidebook for Barnstable
Food Scene
Morning Glory Cafe
211 Cotuit RdGood coffee spot
Nirvana Coffee Co
3206 Main StAnother coffee option
Crisp
791 Main StreetTrendy atmosphere, good menu, & drink options
lunch menu, also near the Cape Cod Canal for walking, running, or biking
57 locals recommend
Café Chew
4 Merchants Rdlunch menu, also near the Cape Cod Canal for walking, running, or biking
There is usually a line out the door, but it can be worth the wait. It's conveniently located at the end of the bike trail, which makes it a great place to go for lunch or a morning coffee and croissant.
107 locals recommend
PB Boulangerie Bistro
15 Lecount Hollow RdThere is usually a line out the door, but it can be worth the wait. It's conveniently located at the end of the bike trail, which makes it a great place to go for lunch or a morning coffee and croissant.
Sunbird Kitchen
85 MA-6ATrendy interior, fresh food, great drinks too!
Karoo Restaurant
3 Main StRelaxed restaurant serving South African dishes & cocktails.
Local popular American eatery serving up all-day breakfast & sandwiches in a cheery, casual space.
21 locals recommend
The Mills Restaurant
149 Cotuit RdLocal popular American eatery serving up all-day breakfast & sandwiches in a cheery, casual space.
Upscale yet warm French eatery pairs innovative spins on bistro classics with a curated wine list
56 locals recommend
Bleu
10 Market StUpscale yet warm French eatery pairs innovative spins on bistro classics with a curated wine list
Unique, laid-back atmosphere in Brewster. Great choice of exotic coffee beans to purchase plus pourover freshly ground coffee is served.
69 locals recommend
Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters
2624 Main StUnique, laid-back atmosphere in Brewster. Great choice of exotic coffee beans to purchase plus pourover freshly ground coffee is served.
Four Seas Ice Cream
360 S Main StFamous and classic ice cream spot
Healthiest options for lunch including vegan & vegetarian.
Cash only!
6 locals recommend
Earthly Delights
15 W Bay RdHealthiest options for lunch including vegan & vegetarian.
Cash only!
Parks & Nature
Birds! Beaches! Great trails to walk.
70 locals recommend
Mass Audubon's Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
291 US-6Birds! Beaches! Great trails to walk.
Nice facilities including bathrooms/showers/food.
Also, we suggest walking the trail that leaves from the gatehouse and loops around over to the beach side.
103 locals recommend
Sandy Neck Beach
Nice facilities including bathrooms/showers/food.
Also, we suggest walking the trail that leaves from the gatehouse and loops around over to the beach side.
You will need to find parking elsewhere which can be tricky but the walk to this beach for a swim is worth it!
13 locals recommend
MBL Stony Beach
You will need to find parking elsewhere which can be tricky but the walk to this beach for a swim is worth it!
Sightseeing
Dowses Beach
Great Beach
Parking is tricky but walking the path to the Knob, leaving from the Quissett Harbor, is lovely.
95 locals recommend
The Knob
Parking is tricky but walking the path to the Knob, leaving from the Quissett Harbor, is lovely.
Entertainment & Activities
Cape Cod Canal Visitors Center
60 Ed Moffitt DrWalk along the canal on a hot day
Skydive Barnstable
See Cape from the air.
Weekday jumps (Monday-Thursday) are $199
Good spot to rent SUP (stand up paddle boards) or sign up for classes.
6 locals recommend
MOCEAN Cape Cod
Massachusetts 6AGood spot to rent SUP (stand up paddle boards) or sign up for classes.
Shopping
Outdoor shopping area with restaurants, organic market & coffee shops.
253 locals recommend
Mashpee Commons
22 Steeple StOutdoor shopping area with restaurants, organic market & coffee shops.
Arts & Culture
check out the calendar of events.
Art Gallery and great evening performances.
50 locals recommend
Cotuit Center for the Arts
4404 Falmouth Rdcheck out the calendar of events.
Art Gallery and great evening performances.