Warm memories, quality goods & community spirit
Cape Cod Life / November/December 2016 / History, People & Businesses
Writer: Sara Hoagland Hunter / Photographer: Dan Cutrona and Paige Biviano
Warm memories, quality goods & community spirit
Cape Cod Life / November/December 2016 / History, People & Businesses
Writer: Sara Hoagland Hunter / Photographer: Dan Cutrona and Paige Biviano
More to love
Here are some details on 14 more popular Cape and Islands country and general stores
UPPER CAPE
Gray Gables Market
185 Shore Road, Bourne • 508-743-5587
This shop is a great spot to stop in for lunch. The store has a fully stocked deli and sells prepared foods, groceries, cookies, magazines, t-shirts, wine, beer, and coffee. A great stop to visit after a walk or cycle along the canal or a visit to the Aptucxet Trading Post—or if you’re headed out to lovely Mashnee Island.
Woods Hole Market & Provisions
87 Water Street, Woods Hole (Falmouth) • 508-540-4792
Located in downtown Woods Hole, this general store is a great stop if you’re waiting for the next ferry or simply exploring the village. The shop features a deli, prepared meals, groceries, sundries, and more.
MID CAPE
Barnstable Market
3220 Main Street, Barnstable • 508-362-4457 • barnstablemarket.com
Open daily, this popular stop on Route 6A in Barnstable Village offers a variety of groceries, snacks, wine, cheese, and gift baskets for all occasions. The staff also makes its own pizza, and in the deli one can order from a menu of savory sandwiches including The Old Jail, which features ham, Swiss, and honey mustard.
Craigville General Store
628 Craigville Beach Road, Centerville • 508-775-2900 • craigvillegeneralstore.com
Once a home, the Craigville General Store is a historic shop with many old-timey touches such as an old player piano that customers can try and a cracker barrel loaded with peanuts. The store also sells lawn games, beach toys, hardware, candy, coffee, and Katie’s Ice Cream.
LaBelle’s General Store
662 Main Street, Dennisport • 508-394-3953 • dennisportgeneralstore.com
This serene shop offers a variety of clothing and souvenirs celebrating the village of Dennisport from hats, t-shirts, and sweatshirts to postcards and more. Customers will also find a wide selection of cookware and cutlery products from soupspoons and strainers, to cherry pitters and lobster crackers. Additional items sold include Irish pottery, candy, and locally made beach plum jelly. They even have lobster claw shaped oven mitts!
Old Village Store of West Barnstable
2455 Meetinghouse Way, West Barnstable • 508-362-3701
Visitors to this historic (1880) store will find a variety of sandwiches, souvenirs, and four-wheeling gear for Sandy Neck Beach.
LOWER CAPE
Brewster Village Marketplace
1760 Main Street, Brewster • 508-896-2905 • brewstervillagemarketplace.com
Open daily, this store is known for the sandwiches in its deli, which offers Boar’s Head meats and cheeses. Some local favorites include the Rock Harbor sandwich with buffalo chicken salad, lettuce and blue cheese dressing, the Brewster BLT, and the Old King’s Highway featuring liverwurst, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, and Dijon mustard. The market also sells beer, wine, and groceries.
Local Flavor at the Pleasant Lake General Store
403 Pleasant Lake Avenue, Harwich • 508-430-0200
Located along the Cape Cod Rail Trail, this historic store is a great spot for bikers to stop at for sandwiches, snacks, and provisions. New owners Elaine Pekarcik and Heather Gaskill make homemade pot pies from scratch! Open daily, except for major holidays.
Yankee Doodle Shop
181 Route 28, West Harwich • 508-432-0579 • yankeedoodleshop.com
The Yankee Doodle Shop sells a variety of Americana productssuch as shorebirds and model ships. Customers can also browse unique furniture and decor pieces. Open daily from June to October, and on weekends from Columbus Day through May.
OUTER CAPE
South Wellfleet General Store
1446 State Highway (Route 6), S. Wellfleet • 508-349-1100 • todd-lebart.squarespace.com
A South Wellfleet gathering place for more than 60 years, the South Wellfleet General Store retains its charming, old-fashioned style. Recently renovated, the store offers a full-service deli and a selection of locally made meats, cheese, and produce. Bonus—they sell breakfast sandwiches, bagels, and coffee! Located on Route 6, the general store is a popular stop for beachgoers and cyclists.
Far Land Provisions
150 Bradford Street, Provincetown • 508-487-0045 • farlandprovisions.com
Just a block from Commercial Street, Far Land Provisions offers a variety of quality foods. For breakfast one can enjoy bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and homemade granola with yogurt. For lunch, the menu features several sandwiches named after Outer Cape beaches; the Ballston comes with rosemary ham, apple, bacon, cheddar, and honey mustard, while the Wood End features grilled marinated veggies and sprouts with homemade hummus. The staff also makes cookies, cupcakes, brownies and other baked goods from scratch—as well as prepared meals and gift baskets.
MARTHA’S VINEYARD
Rosewater Market & Take Away
20 South Summer Street, Edgartown • 508-627-1270 • rosewatermv.com
In the morning, Rosewater’s patrons can order egg sandwiches or pastries made from scratch, or try the chia pudding with house-made granola. Lunch options include—in a sandwich or a bowl—buttermilk fried chicken, house-smoked barbeque, a classic PB&J, and more. The market also sells coffee, cookware, beach blankets, and books. Open year-round & daily from April to mid-October.
NANTUCKET
Sconset Market
4 Main Street, Nantucket • 508-257-9915 • sconsetmarket.com
Located in scenic Siasconset village, the Sconset Market sells a selection of baked goods including homemade cookies and muffins. They also offer private label goods including jams, sauces, salsas, and dressings. Currently closed until May of 2017.