Nice little cafe, brunch place right on corner of circuit Ave & oak bluffs in Martha's Vineyard turn right as you get off hy-line cruises dock. We had some coffee in the am & a chicken salad for lunch w chips & soda $21. Food was acceptable and more importantly quick as we only had 3 hours here. There are some beautiful gingerbread style homes right down circuit ave recommended to see. This is the bigger & less expensive of the 2 islands Nantucket being the next stop. read more

We had no idea what they had to offer in this cool spot in downtown Oak Bluffs. We always thought of it as "just ice cream" ... we were wrong! They have a full kitchen and a great menu! We tried the egg sandwiches and they were very good! They have donuts too!! It's a nice spot to grab a coffee and sandwich in the morning! We've been back multiple times since our first visit, after realizing it's "not just ice cream"! ‍ read more

Everything- staff, clarity of items on menu and quality of good. The order was incorrect, and did not explain what we were getting for each item and the options also. Would never return. read more

As a business owner, I understand the importance of treating customers with respect. I have never been more disappointed in my life than I was today with how my family was treated at this establishment. After purchasing coffee and an açaí bowl inside with my wife and 2-year-old daughter, a heavy rainstorm began. Not wanting them to get drenched, I pulled into the side parking lot to pick them up. As I did, the owner--wearing a sour expression--shooed me away as if I were an animal. I asked if I could help him with something, and he told me he was the property owner and that I could not park there. I explained that I would be less than 30 seconds, just long enough to safely get my daughter into her car seat. Despite the fact that it was downpouring and I was clearly soaking wet, he aggressively demanded that I leave immediately. He then followed me around the vehicle and continued to escalate the situation. I calmly informed him that I would not leave without my wife and child. He responded by threatening to call the police on me for trespassing. While I loaded the stroller into the car and helped my wife buckle in our daughter, he brought over a friend and they both continued to harass and mock me in front of my family--calling me a "cool guy," saying I should be embarrassed, and even stating, "Good thing your daughter isn't old enough to realize what a jerk you are." He also remarked that he felt bad for my daughter for having a father like me. This was an incredibly disrespectful and humiliating experience. I've been coming here for over 20 years, since I was a child, and had looked forward to continuing that tradition with my own family. I've never been treated so poorly anywhere, let alone by someone claiming to be a business owner. To future customers: be aware that if you pull into the side lot--even momentarily to pick up your family during a rainstorm--you may be confronted, threatened, and publicly shamed by the owner and his friend, as I was, while others are allowed to do the same without issue. Their behavior was not only uncalled for but completely out of line. These individuals should be ashamed of how they treat people. I cannot in good faith recommend anyone support this business. May God help them--they truly need a change of heart. read more

We came into the Big Dipper for ice cream and a cup of cappuccino. Very friendly staff and had a good variety of sweet ice creams. We ordered a cup of mint-chocolate chip, which was good and did not melt quickly. We also added nuts on top. The cappuccino was mediocre but the ice cream hit the spot for a hot summer day! read more

Big Dipper - a cup of ice cream on a table - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

I placed an order online for some sandwiches to take onto the ferry. The order was messed up when we went to open up and eat. We both asked for honey mustard and mine had mayo and my husband's had mayo and mustard. Ours both had bacon which we didn't ask for so that was a waste. His was supposed to have lettuce only and mine was supposed to have lettuce and tomato. His had tomato and lettuce and mine was just lettuce. While the food we had was good it was unfortunate that the order was not made as placed. I looked at the email and the slip on the bag which matched what I submitted. read more

Rude. Was made to feel like I was a bother and unwelcome from the second I walked in. Second time in, same experience each time. Bad spot on the Vineyard to have a business when you clearly dislike tourists. Bagels and muffins are store brands....no secret there. Wouldn't even care about that if it was served with friendliness and a smile. read more

I stopped by after dinner for a pint of ice cream to enjoy later at home. The staff was extremely friendly and happy. I purchased a quart of ice cream with three flavors including cherry chocolate chip, chocolate chocolate and something else I thought was salty carmel. We found the ice cream to be less creamy than some of the other Island brands we have tried but happy to have it and it hit the spot. read more

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While visiting the island of Martha's Vinyard, we came across this brunch / ice cream shop. It was early in the day and we really just wanted something on a bagel, and this place looked like it would get the job done. There was a long line, so that was our first sign that it was probably a good spot. Plus, this location was right next to where our ferry stop was. So, we ordered some iced coffees here, as well as a sausage, egg, & cheese on a bagel; and a bagel with cream cheese, bacon, and avocado. The iced coffee was good. I tried peppermint flavor in mine, and it made the coffee look like a green color, but was still good. I had the sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich, and was very satisfied with it. No issues and the bagel was great. My girlfriend also enjoyed her bagel with the cream cheese, avocado, bacon combo. Everything tasted great. Overall, this place hit the spot to get our day started on the island. read more

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From the outside, it looks sketchy and at the height of summer, kind of dirty. They're a melange, with sandwiches, donuts, ice cream... and of all things, coffee. The service is OK. Big Dipper is easy to find with its giant ice cream cone. It's on one of Oak Bluffs' main thoroughfares. They have a decent cup of coffee for the price if you need an afternoon pick-me-up. Big Dipper is an unpretentious spot on ritzy Martha's Vineyard. read more

This shop hits the spot. Located in Oak Bluff a block or so from the beach, they have a decent array of flavors and options. Note: they don't sell by the scoop. You chose a cup size: small, medium or large (I think). If you want your ice cream in a cone, they'll just measure it in the cup size and transfer it to your cone. They also sell Del's frozen lemon ices! Was a bit confusing the way they had people lined up inside. No one was at the door enforcing social distancing, so when the workers eyeballed the amount of people inside, they kind of yelled over from behind the counter that the last two customers who came in would have to wait outside because there were too many people inside. It's a pretty common thing that I see when businesses don't designate a person to regulate social distancing. Otherwise, I had a good visit. read more

Big Dipper - 1 scoop of Almond Joy & 1 scoop of coconut! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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Stopped by Big Dipper to get a breakfast sandwich. I tried the Everything Bagel with cream cheese, cucumber, and bacon they had advertised. It sounded like an interesting combination. Service was fast and the girl who toke my order was friendly. Sandwich was very good, a little messy, but good. The cheese cheese had melted against the heat of the toasted bagel. Bacon was crisp and cucumbers were fresh. read more

Big Dipper - Cream cheese bagel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Before we left Martha's Vineyard on a Sunday morning, the boyfriend and I had time to make one more stop. Our ferry was leaving in the late morning, and since we didn't have breakfast yet, I wanted to check out one of the little cafes in Oak Bluffs. We were looking for a shop that just had coffee, pastries and sandwiches, but one that wasn't a full-scale restaurant ... and Big Dipper provided the perfect solution. We didn't have to travel too far to find it, either. We just saw the sign that said coffee and ice cream, and we walked right in. For it being a Sunday morning, I was surprised at how many people were already in the small store. They had a good selection of coffees and sweet drinks, and there are a few tables outside for seating. The ice cream parlor takes up half of the interior ... and if we weren't in such a hurry to catch our ferry, I probably would have gotten sidetracked looking at all the ice cream flavors (and probably would have ended up ordering one). The ordering system was a little confusing. The girl at the counter took our order, but we didn't have to pay until after we received our food. Yet, we weren't given a number or anything. So we ordered our food, then I ordered my coffee separately, and we just stood there a bit awkwardly (she put in the sandwich order first, then did the coffee, then I told her which muffin I wanted). Meanwhile, people were lining up behind us. I didn't know what to do because we weren't really done ordering, but I felt like we should stand off to the side (which we did, so other people could see the menu). The ordering process should be a little more streamlined. Anyway, after some waiting, our food came out. The sandwiches were made to order and we were satisfied with what we ordered. Everything was so delicious! Here's what we got: Cinnamon Muffin: I was torn between the assortment of treats--donuts, brownies, chocolate chip cookies, and muffins--but the donuts looked rather ordinary, and I figured I would ask about some of the baked goods before making my decision. The lady behind the counter told me that Big Dipper's muffins are really popular - they're not dry or crumbly; instead, they're fluffy and moist. I've had super dry muffins before (so now I make it a point to ask and try to determine the texture before buying). I was so glad I listened to her recommendation and bought one of these! (She recommended the cinnamon flavor). I loved the moist, buttery taste of the muffin, and it had lots of cinnamon flecks inside, making it the perfect breakfast treat. It was like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, but in muffin form. "Caramel Macchiato": This is located under the "Specialty Drinks" section of the menu. Originally, I was going to order the Toffee Almond Latte, but they couldn't make it that morning, for some reason. Undeterred, I ordered the "Caramel Macchiato" because it's a staple at any coffee shop, and this was nice and refreshing to enjoy during the warm morning. I loved the caramel flavor and the drink's sweetness. I just ordered mine with soy milk and asked for light ice so they wouldn't fill the cup up too much. "Italian": My boyfriend ordered one of the sandwiches and it didn't disappoint. He was so pleased with the sandwich's taste, texture and freshness. I wasn't 100 percent sure of his sandwich's name, but I'm pretty sure it was this Italian one. It had lettuce, tomato, a pesto spread, Swiss cheese, ham and salami (at least, that's what it looked like from the photo I took of his sandwich). He said the bread was delectably crispy but not too hard, and it sported a soft interior. He also loved the meats inside the sandwich and said that this was perfect for lunch, even though we were eating around brunch time. I'm glad we made it to this quaint shop before leaving Martha's Vineyard. read more

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The kiddie is a VERY generous serving of ice cream and it's cheaper than the other places in the area. I didn't think the ice cream tasted any better than store brought so that was a wee bit disappointing. Overall it's fine but there is always a wait. read more

Worst Hot Dog Ever!!!!! Ice cream is fine. Just average really, but the hot dogs tasted like discount crummy dogs you would buy if you were wicked short on cash but had to eat something. Yes, I've been there but I can't believe anyone would ever serve them to the public!!! Don't go here! Go up the Street for Ice Cream, next door for food, across the street for cotton candy but a place that serves such ratty hot dogs deserves to be shunned! read more

Big Dipper - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

I was walking around town looking for ice cream and this happened to be right in front of me Service: (5/5) Great! I was super awkward and they handled it well. I ordered a kids scoop and they gave me an ENORMOUS serving. (Defeats the purpose of me ordering a kids scoop vs reg scoop, but I'm definitely happy either way) Ice cream: (4.5/5) I had the cookie dough ice cream. It was actually really good! I would only hope they would have more cookie dough chunks-- but that's just me Environment: (3/5) Nothing really special. They have cute boards for their menus, but it's just an average ice cream shop. If I could get more "kids scoops" that size, I would definitely go again. (The photo doesn't do it justice with how large it actually was) read more

Big Dipper - Cookie dough kids scoop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Wow. Service is sooooo slow here. The only reason I give this place 2 stars is because my coconut ice cream was pretty good. However, we waited 20 to 25 minutes on line when there were only about five customers in front of us. The ONE clerk that they had serving (on Labor Day, might I add) was both serving and ringing people up. Handing cash and serving ice cream with no gloves is a no no. She also wasn't friendly at all nor did she look interested in speeding things up. Total for a "kiddie" cup that is advertised as "kiddie, but not just for kids" was $4.18 but the portions are plenty. I would only come here again if there was absolutely no line. read more

Big Dipper - Kiddie cup. Coconut flavor. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

I really like their wraps and sandwiches. A great place to go for a quick iced coffee or del's lemonade.

Don't get a sandwich here! 3 employees and I'm the only one ordering anything took 15 minutes for a cold sandwich I could have made myself in 2-3 minutes. I ordered it cold to speed things up as I was in a hurry, no such luck there. No napkins in the to go bag and oh yeah they take cash only. Its a shame as they will get business because of location but they don't deserve it. Stay far, far away. They are totally clueless in there. read more

Big Dipper - Turkey sandwich - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

post dinner treat. i had high hopes.. i got my usual.. pistachio and a coffee/chocolate-based ice cream.. the pistachio was too sweet and not nutty enough.. the coffee caramel chip was good and passed my test.. i just wished i finished it.. it was 100 degree and it became soup after 5 minutes, plus the fact that i take forever to finish anything.. read more

Food is great. Service could be better. My business and presence has been welcome at most establishments during this pandemic. Due to a health condition, I am unable to wear a mask. I felt personally victimized when I was told to leave this establishment, health condition or no condition. I was then further embarrassed by an employee in front of multiple customers. I should not feel excluded due to something outside of my control. My business is done here read more

Price board says $6 for a banana split. Order one and it comes out to $7.44. I asked, "what's the tax rate here, 20 plus percent?", the girl says, "oh, those are the old prices". Nice. Does MA allow this or is this a screw the tourist practice? Also, I've had far better mass produced ice cream than their home made strawberry. Wish I could give a zero. read more

Fresh bagels! Very good! Great breakfast sandwiches with no lines. You have to wait while they make your sandwich, but it's not an unreasonably long wait considering the lines to get into other breakfast places. Cake-style donuts were pretty tasty, too! read more

The girls at the register were very fun and nice. They were super outgoing and started a nice small conversation. But the time it takes for food to come out is a bit ridiculous. I understand I went during a peak time, but the time it took to get 3 sandwiches was about 35 minutes. I tried to be patient and understanding. But later as my family and I were eating we noticed 2 of he sandwiches were not what we ordered specifically. It was the correct sandwich with the wrong meat and added veggies that was asked to be taken off. I know we ordered correctly because the girl who took our order wrote down what we did and did not want. Overall this place was slow and the sandwiches weren't that great. read more

Stopped in here for an iced coffee once we got off the ferry. Had a moment of sticker shock at what she quoted me for two not-entirely-full medium iced coffees ($8+), but then I remembered that this is no Dunkin, and we're on Martha's Vineyard. So I got over myself. The coffee itself was very good. I'm not sure what the other coffee options on the island are, but this one was just fine for what it was. read more

The only place open at 5 am for coffee and Bagels! Both were delicious! Highly recommend this place

The employees did not know what they were doing. The ice cream was mediocre and they charged us for the wrong size! There are far better options right next door. read more

Had a coconut donut which was really good, the girl behind the counter was also very nice!

Good ice cream! Not the very best I've ever had, but still very good. Had the peanut butter chocolate, and the black raspberry. Long line, but it moved quickly, so don't be discouraged! read more

We always come here for lunch. Great food and ice cream. The place is pretty dirty though.

Excellent breakfast sandwiches! The bacon, egg, cheese, and avocado on an onion bagel is amazing. Very reasonably priced and the staff is very friendly. We have only had breakfast there. read more

The breakfast sandwiches last season were good. They just opened for this season and I went in there's was no body else there just myself and the employee, I ordered a very simple sandwich it took about 10 minutes or so because another employee came in and they had to chat which they both asked me again what my order was both times it was completely off, then I saw her walk to the microwave with some green stuff on a plate and I was hoping she was not microwaving my avocado.... Then I paid I needed a receipt and they couldn't figure out how to print one, ok I'm in a rush I couldn't wait so I get to work to eat and whatever egg and avocado combo this person put on the bagel it was absolutely not able to be consumed. It was lime green and smelt AWFUL. She must have microwaved the avocado but it didn't even look like any avocado I've ever had before. I have NO clue what they put on this thing. I feel bad I've had good experiences here (when the younger more attentive employees were working) but this season they are off to a BAD start. Maybe I'll go back mid season and see if they've figured it out. read more

Walked in off the street to get some breakfast and will never go again. We waited over half an hour for a couple of breakfast sandwiches and when they came out they were just microwaved egg and cheese. People who ordered after us were served before us and the employees were just standing around. It completely ruined my morning DONT GO HERE! read more

The ice cream is here is homemade and quite good; best we've had on the island. Service is efficient and friendly. The prices are a bit high - like everything else on the island - but the portions are huge. read more

Never even got to have one scoop. There were not much people inside, I was ready to order, but the 2 girls working there were so slow and would rather stand around and wait for a customer who can't decide the ice cream they want to have. In the end, I lost my appetite for an ice cream and decided to leave. Will definitely not go back. read more

THE ICE CREAM WAS GREAT! I didn't get any food here but I definitely recommend the ice cream. They give you your money's worth. I got a "kiddie" size which ended up being around 3 pretty large scoops. :) Totally recommend for ice cream, a great deal amongst many bad ones. read more