45 Surfside Bakery and Cafe

First of all, I am disappointed in myself that I did not know that this place was open. On the…read moreother hand, I am thankful I did not know about it until recently because I would be here all of the time and it would become a problem. Their breakfast was SO good. Home fries need to be spectacular to impress me, and these were truly out of this world. I could eat them every day! I have no complaints about anything on my plate. The scrambled eggs were perfectly prepared (I asked for them well-done) and of course the home fries were the star of the show. My latte was also very good, and these mug it was served in was so cute. I tried a bite of my friend's chocolate chip waffle, which was recommended to us by a coworker who said it was the best on the island. I can't say I have tried any other waffles on the island, but this one was quite delicious and it would be difficult to top it. Even though it was busy late on Saturday morning, my party of two was seated right away. Sure, you're sitting close to the people next to you, but I do not mind. The place is well-decorated and has a pleasantly clean vibe about it. I am looking forward to trying dinner here as well in the near future!

Best Festival I have tasted in a long time The Mackerel was…read moredelicious Prices are very reasonable. The customer service was excellent I was serve by Shanice and Melissa you can feel the good vibes

Terrace / porch area

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Outside patio

Gypsea Café

4.7(20 reviews)

1.3 mi

Nice patio area with plenty of tables. There is a park and open field right next door for kids to…read moreplay while you wait! Pick your seat, order in the restaurant and your food will be served to you! The açaí bowl was good, but a little too frozen for us. I won't knock the review for that because others had great food, they have great options and it's a great atmosphere!

The food was decent but the outside seating was dirty and the acai bowl we ordered for $19 was…read moresmall and barely had any acai in it. dissapointing portion size for the price and the acai bowl wasnt anything special either. like did i order an acai bowl hold the acai?

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Avocado toast

Or The Whale

4.2(111 reviews)

We came here twice with a large group and young kids…read more Very kid friendly. The outdoor seating in the back is perfect for groups with young kids. They took us as walk ins both times during off-peak season for lunch. The food and service is great. The cocktails are also very good. The menu is American with some noticeable Asian fusion influence. Would definitely come back here again.

Exactly what I was looking for in a midday snack and drink. Super bright and upbeat music pumping…read morethroughout. The bar is large enough where you can typically find a seat - also, has TVs!

Interior

Fantastic fries

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Interior

The Corner Table Cafe

4.3(81 reviews)

1.2 mi

What a great cafe! Wonderful drinks, breakfast sandwiches, and a clean table to sit down and read…read morea paper while you enjoy that coffee, or on a bench right outside when the weather is good! Prices are very reasonable, less of a crowd than the Lemon Press, and a very friendly and nice staff. Two thumbs up, err, I mean Five Stars!

Stopped by Corner Table with my partner on a walk around downtown earlier. We've previously…read morefrequented the spot because they had a good chia seed pudding. We just wanted an iced latte today. When checking out, we were surprised the prices were higher than our last visit. The barista asked what milk we wanted, so we asked if there was an upcharge for alternative milks. She said no -- then she proceeded to charge us for oat milk. Not a big deal, it just spoils the experience a bit. Will likely be back! The lavender latte was pretty good!

Menu

Cinnamon Munchkins, Blondie

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Chef Todd asked how involved we wanted to be. We told him we wanted to be a part of the cooking experience and he put us to work

Downyflake Restaurant

4.1(147 reviews)

0.5 mi

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I know, it's closed. Closed in October of '24…read more I had breakfast there with my friends from the Nantucket Amateur Radio Association in June '24; a weekly occurrence on Tuesdays with this radio gang. A great breakfast. Old school. Diner-style grill restaurant. Everything was made to order and they offered very good and complicated breakfasts: avocados, lobster, and poached this that and the other. We heard about the doughnuts. Never had one. In September of '24 the Inky reported that the Downyflake was to permanently close. So we made a day trip just to try the doughnuts. In fact, we did this in October the weekend before they closed. Off of Straight Wharf, a taxi ride out, bought a few doughnuts, uber'ed back to town, got some coffee from The Hub, and walked and sat on our bench on Easy Street over looking the Wharf Rat Club. Heaven. Everyone should experience Nantucket. I will say, we were lucky and happy to experience the doughnuts. The doughnuts, yes, are still sticking to my ribs a year later. More oil than the Exxon Valdez. We will miss you old friend. Even though the rumor is a new one will open... someday.

I lived on ACK in 2002. I used to go here for breakfast on occasion and it was a super reliable…read morediner right in the center of the island - across from the Stop & Shop. My sister who has lived on ACK for 30+ years loves their doughnuts - and yes they are VERY good. My favs are the chocolate frosted and the apple cider (in season). These really are small doughnuts - so you can eat 2 without too much guilt. I was craving some linguica sausage - I grew up eating it on pizzas and breakfast sandwiches in the summer in New Beford, MA. I saw that the menu had breakfast sandwiches (with your choice of meat) - Unfortunately they waitress informed me that linguica was not an option on this sandwich - which it really should be!. I opted for a side of the linguini and a english muffin to craft my own sandwich (AND - Bonus to save room for a doughnut or 2) It was tasty - but not the linguica of my childhood that oozed red grease, this one was pretty lean and more dense than I remember. I still ate every bite. The highlight was the doughnut dessert, these have not changed in 20 years.

Donuts to go :)

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This... Donut covered in sugary goodness.

Lemon Press

3.8(202 reviews)

I've heard nothing but good things about Lemon Press and was so excited to try it when visiting the…read moreisland. We had a great experience dining here. The staff were welcoming and kind. Our server even gave us a complementary bottle of their house made pucker up juice. She shared why she loved it and poured us each a glass. This was such a nice touch. The juice was delicious and you could taste the fresh beet juice and ginger. The pistachio matcha I had was perfectly made. Not too dark in color and flavored nicely. I loved the soup of the day with sourdough bread made by a local Nantucket baker. The Italian wedding soup was delicious and rustic in flavor. The overall presentation leaves a strong impression. Everything was so well put together.

Decent and serviceable food, but very much "the" hipster - tourist breakfast joint. During the…read moreseason, that is, the tourist season the place is standing room only with hipsters from NYC and Miami and a large crowd outside. Prices are Nantucket. Worth the wait? Meh, you need to make that call. I still miss Arno's.

Jonathan making magic at his bar

Avocado Toast

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Outside

Provisions

4.1(159 reviews)

1.2 mi

When I think of Provisions on island, I think: practical, serviceable, no-frills, functional, and…read morelocation - location - location. Nothing bad! Grab something to go before you get on the boat heading back, or before you start walking about Town.

Hands down the best sandwich shop I have ever been to. For a sandwich to be made so exceptionally…read morewell you want to tell people about it is unheard of. It's a quaint little shop tucked back after you get off the ferry in Nantucket. There are a few tables inside. You order at the front and then someone will bring it to your table. They use the fresh ingredients, freshly made bread and it shows. I ordered the Thanksgiving sandwich which came with turkey and cranberry sauce and stuffing on bread. Sooo good and the portion sizes are big too.

Turkey Terrific, essentially Thanksgiving between two pieces of delicious bread.

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One counter for coffee

Black-Eyed Susan's

3.4(282 reviews)

Great little spot for breakfast in town. They also serve dinner as well although it can't comment…read moreon that. I had the avocado toast, my son had a pancake, and my husband had the French Toast and hash browns. Everything was delicious. I even purchased a super cute mug to go. Service was efficient and we only had to wait about 5 minutes to be seated although we came around 10 am on a Monday. Definitely expensive, but the prices almost everywhere on this island seem to be inflated a bit.

We got the french toast, spicy thai curry scramble, and a blueberry pancake. The food was all…read morereally good, but it was pretty pricey. We went on a Thursday and waited around 25 minutes for a table. They don't have a notification system so you just have to wait around the restaurant for your name to be called.

Catholic core artwork!

Corned Beef Hash

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Store front

The Club Car Restaurant

3.8(157 reviews)

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I seldom write bad or negative reviews, so this one flummoxed me a bit…read more The appetizer was this wonderful cold mussel dish, with spices and a light oil. Just a nice, artisan dish akin to something you'd get in New Bedford or Fall River. Fantastic. 5-Stars. Now their lobster roll. Imagine a hot dog, OK, and now imagine one of those little Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage links for size comparison. The volume of finely shredded lobster meat, that was also warm in that hot dog roll was smaller than the Jimmy Dean link. 0-Stars. My recommendations for a "good" lobster roll is to go anywhere else on island. I'd recommend Sayle's Seafood, The Nantucket Lobster Trap or Stubby's. In fact, I'd just stay clear of the Club Car altogether, it is one of those places for the self-focused New York / Miami new [vulgar] money jet-set that treat the island like their play-thing... you know, you see their empty beer cans in the morning around town. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

Club Car Nantucket is an absolute 5-star go-to me. It's such a unique, lively vibe in the historic…read moretrain-car setting, with that classic Nantucket energy that feels special whether you're popping in for lunch or settling in for a full night out. The service is always on point (Bridget always takes care of us--she's genuinely so nice), and the food never misses: the lobster Cobb salad is fresh, loaded, and perfectly balanced, and the croque madame is pure comfort (savory, cheesy, and even better with the egg). And don't sleep on dinner, Club Car turns it up even more, and their steak frites is the best!

Bouillabaisse

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Wicked Island Bakery

3.9(66 reviews)

0.6 mi

Phenomenal bakery on the island! If you staying over night, for a week, or even just a day trip…read more.. you've got to make your way to the Wicked Island Bakery! What is good? Ha! What is NOT good? Organic and genuine. No negatives whatsoever. Yes, order in advance and online... welcome to the 2000s! Pop in and pick up. Great selection. Plenty of parking. A very nice and wonderful staff.

Wow the morning bun is certainly worth the wait. We were advised to go early and no joke... My…read morehusband went about 15-20 minutes after they opened and they were sold out but he waited for them to make a new batch. It was so good. Tastes like a croissant cinammon roll. But with super flaky layers! The toad in the hole is also worth getting. Overall a great place!!