Martha's Vineyard
If you're wondering what Biscuits specializes in, you needn't look further than its name. This Southern-inspired breakfast and lunch spot is a favorite…
Must-see restaurants in Massachusetts
Boston
If you ever wondered exactly what constitutes a 'shoppe' with a double-p-e, this is it. Come to Lulu's for old-fashioned, high-end sweet treats like fancy…
Cambridge
Turns out, you don't have to go to the North End for Italian food. This Central Sq neighborhood favorite showcases its own delectable concoctions…
Martha's Vineyard
This small cafe opened in 2018 and has been a welcome addition to Menemsha's otherwise limited restaurant scene. It specializes in hearty sandwiches and…
Back Bay
Pleasantly situated inside the Boston Public Library, this informal cafe serves croissants, muffins, bagels, scones and pastries to start off the day,…
Nantucket
Gluten-free baked goods, organic smoothies, veggie wraps and damn good coffee can all be found at this cute cafe in the center of the island. It is most…
Cape Cod
Hearty, healthy comfort food, prepared with seasonal ingredients and lots of love. Look for satisfying hash for breakfast, lovingly prepared sandwiches,…
Martha's Vineyard
This year-round cafe serves the richest cup o' joe in town, sweet cinnamon rolls and good sandwiches, like curried chicken with walnuts and currants. The…
Massachusetts
Gloucester's favorite seafood shack is about a mile west of town, on the mainland. It's a convivial, crowded place serving irresistible clam chowder,…
Cape Cod
Super family-friendly and decidedly retro, the Lobster Claw has a cute nautical interior and a menu of steamed clams, mussels and littlenecks, plus…
Cape Cod
Opposite the Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center, Sam's is a good, simple family choice for fish and chips, fried clams and lobster rolls. The $7 kids' menu…
Beacon Hill & Boston Common
Affordable lunch specials ($10-15) make this a popular spot for State House staffers and other professional types. The minimalist decor and extensive menu…
The Berkshires
This old-school diner on the east side of town dishes up all the classics at honest prices. The retro 1950s decor is fun and though the food is nothing…
Provincetown
Scoring low for aesthetics but high for flavor and value, this central place has a selection of dumplings (choose steamed or pan-fried) plus a short menu…
South Shore
This simple cafe serves soups, salads and sandwiches with a smile. Breakfast is a highlight, with half a dozen Benedicts and equal number of breakfast…
Martha's Vineyard
On the west side of town, this fish market is fresh, fresh, fresh, with everything from sushi to award-winning chowder, lobster rolls and fish and chips…
Beacon Hill & Boston Common
The brainchild of celebrity chef Todd English, Figs rakes 'em in with its innovative whisper-thin pizzas. For a real treat, order the signature fig and…
Cape Cod
No, it's not a place to buy pots and pans, but rather the downtown spot for a coffee fix, homemade muffins and sandwiches. Order at the counter and take…
Cape Cod
Just off the Cape Cod Rail Trail, this bustling roadside clam shack dishes out fried seafood that you can crunch and munch at outdoor picnic tables, as…
Cape Cod
Lots of seafood with impeccable local pedigree is on offer at this modern restaurant by the drawbridge, but it's not all fishy fare: upmarket burgers,…
Nantucket
A popular stop on the island for tasty and unpretentious grub on the edge of town that's known for its all-day breakfasts (blueberry pancakes, big omelets…
Cape Cod
True local flavor, with Formica tables, fishers' hours and service with a sassy smile, can be found at this roadside diner just outside of Chatham's…
Nantucket
For the island's best fried clams, cheapest lobster dinners and other seafood treats, head to this combo fish market-clam shack on the south side of town…
Cape Cod
Stop in this ultra-popular restaurant, which specializes in creative flatbreads with ingredients such as duck bacon and butternut squash. Even if you're…
Cape Cod
Stop in the harbor-adjacent Black Cat Tavern for some post-sightseeing or pre-ferry boarding fried clams or lobster rolls. The menu selection isn't unique…
Nantucket
This place is a village institution for its laid-back style as much as for its crab cakes. Pick up a bottle of wine at the store next door and enjoy it…
Boston
There are several options for lunch on Aquarium Plaza, including Reef. This seasonal outdoor restaurant serves lobster rolls, clam chowder and steamers …
Cape Cod
Cupcake nirvana can be found here, where pretty confections beckon from the cabinet: lemon drop, peanut butter pleasure, Oreo delight. There's also soft…
Cape Cod
Follow your nose to the calorific French pastries, sticky buns and traditional loaves baked at this high-end bakery – and get in early or you may find…
Cape Cod
People rave about the breakfast at this unpretentious restaurant and bakery off Main St in Yarmouth Port. Even Rachael Ray called it out as one of her…
Provincetown
This old-school bakery has been serving malassada (sweet fried dough), spicy linguica (sausage) sandwiches and Portuguese soups for more than a century…
Purple Feather Cafe & Treatery
Provincetown
You can't miss the purpleness of this place, a popular spot for coffee, killer panini sandwiches, a rainbow of gelatos and decadent desserts – all made…
Cape Cod
Stuffed subs, cheesy burgers and a plethora of breakfast options are made to order at this petite restaurant on Main St. It's a good first stop before…
Martha's Vineyard
The town's best all-around inexpensive eatery rakes in the locals with unbeatable blueberry pancakes, juicy burgers and simple but filling dinners. Kids'…
Massachusetts
More than a dozen kinds of hot dogs, from a German Shepherd (with fresh sauerkraut) to a Chihuahua (with jalapeños, salsa and cheese). Located on the Neck.
Beacon Hill & Boston Common
Here's a quick and easy lunch spot on the Boston Common, occupying the handsome 'Pink Palace' (formerly a men's toilet, but never mind).
Cape Cod
Weekly farmers market held at the Cape Cod Beer brewery (and coinciding nicely with happy hour).
Boston
Behind Faneuil Hall, this food court offers a variety of places under one roof: the place is packed with about 20 restaurants and 40 food stalls. Choose…
Cape Cod
Weekly farmers market selling local produce, including organic ice cream, cold-pressed juices, locally roasted coffee beans, and Nobska Farms' chili…
