Great coffee and a pastry. That's all they serve is drinks and pastries (and some limited snacks in…read morethe cooler, potentially like a chia cup or a protein bar?). There is some limited seating inside with some outdoor seating as well. With downtown lacking a cafe like this these days, it's a great option for a quick (or not so quick coffee). It's popular and lines can be long, so if you don't get there earlier enough, you may have a bit longer of a wait. My son's nutella croissant (note they don't have chocolate croissants, only nutella) was delicious. Mostly the nutella part, the croissant part was fine. Overall, a nice coffee shop in downtown Nantucket, a little off the beaten path for a morning libation!

Handlebar Cafe is a great place to add in your morning coffee rotation on the island! We had the…read morebanana bread latte and the blueberry crumble. Both were very good and also very sweet, but you could tell the syrups were homemade! Seems like they have some good options but we just had coffee. Cute outside seating area with beautiful hydrangeas! The line gets long so be prepared!

What a well run sandwich shop near the wharf. There were dozens of people ordering sandwiches and…read morewho were waiting for the sandwich orders but you could see into the kitchen how hard the assembly line of staff was working to make the sandwiches to perfection and get them out as quickly as possible. Similar to Claudettes and Something Natural the sandwiches are made on homemade bread and are GIANT! We shared the turkey terrific which was delicious. This was a perfect sandwich to share and a nice respite from the many fine dining meals that we had while on island.

It was a good sandwich. Maybe even pretty good. I like smoked ham and Swiss. But for $18 it should…read morebe amazing and huge, like an overstuffed one you'd find at a deli. Instead I'm left with the impression that Nantucket is just expensive for everything and good sand much for an affordable price is so hard to find. Still, if you don't mind the price, the bread was solid and we enjoyed sitting out by the water.

Lemon Press is exceptional for its hospitality. At dinnertime in the downstairs dining room, black…read moretea is brought for the table as soon as you sit down, along with rock sugar and dates. As our beautiful (and possibly Persian-American) server explained, this tea is a symbol of welcome in Persian culture. You hold a bit of rock sugar in your mouth as you drink your tea, allowing the sugar to dissolve slowly, and follow it all up with a bite of sweet date. It's a beautiful act of cultural sharing and hospitality that nourishes one on so many different levels. Food at Lemon Press is meant to be shared. There is a section of dishes "for the table" that comfortably feed two. And there are small plates and sides that are meant to accompany. We chose two small plates and two large plates, which was plenty of food for our group of four. The ROASTED CHARRED CAULIFLOWER ($23; almonds, brown butter, golden raisin, caramelized cauliflower foam, crispy kale) small plate was nothing short of phenomenal. There were wonderful textural contrasts: crisp kale; firm, but yielding slivers of almonds; tiny, tender cauliflower florets. There was fragrant brown butter and delicately sweet, caramelized cauliflower foam. We have had some very, very good cauliflower preparations in our lives, including Balaboosta's fried cauliflower with currants and pine nuts, Miznon's whole roasted cauliflower with sel gris (even better with tahini sauce), and creamy roasted cauliflower soup (my favorite recipe to make at home). But Lemon Press's roasted charred version was, we all agreed, probably the best preparation of cauliflower we can remember having, something that would not be at all out of place at Eleven Madison Park. Our other small plate, a northern Iranian dish called MIRZA GHASSEMI ($19; smoked eggplant, tomato, garlic, turmeric, egg, barbari bread), was also well made, a well executed traditional preparation. It was creamy, rich, nourishing, with all the hallmarks of a perfect comfort food. The Progeny thought it was too strongly flavored to eat by itself, but it paired perfectly with golden-crusted, sesame-flecked barbari bread. We found our small plates to be stronger than our larger, shared plates. They were sadly out of the duck fesenjoon on our visit. (I'd been looking forward to trying this dish since our visit earlier in the summer.) In its place, we ordered the SHORT RIBS & CHIPS ($54; house salad, za'atar fries). Flavors were vibrant, the meat glazed with something sweet and salty -- but the flanken-cut short ribs were largely fat and gristle. The salad was wonderfully fresh, the fries crisp. The KHORESHT GHORMEH SABZI ($54; lamb shoulder, burnt herbs, red kidney beans, dried lime, tahdig) was a traditional northern style, made with slow-cooked tender lamb; spinach and not just herbs, I think; and the unmistakable sour/bitter/umami flavor of limu omani (dried lime). There was a pretty circle of tahdig (sort of the equivalent of socarrat) and saffron rice to accompany. The Fambly noted the strong resemblance to north Indian saag gosht -- no surprise given the strong historical influence of Persian culture in north India, both through Persianized Mughal invaders and Nader Shah's later invasion. The amchoor (green mango powder) used in saag gosht even somewhat recalls limu omani. We declined dessert, since we had to get back to the pup -- but the check came with four lovely macaroons, served on coffee beans, another gracious touch. We have become so very enamoured with Lemon Press over their years. Cousins and co-owners Darya Afshari Gault and Rachel Afshari have brought in the talented South African chef Lyall Frosler, who beautifully executes Persian, Persian-influenced, and non-Persian dishes. They've honed a deep sense of hospitality, rooted in a very ancient, very beautiful culture. We feel so lucky and grateful to have this food on Nantucket!

We visited this place for our last meal before heading off Nantucket. We avoided it previously…read morebecause it was labeled as "touristy " but the reviews looked good so we went for it. It's busy but we got a table for 5 immediately at 10am. The options looked great. We got gluten-free avocado toast with an egg (bland and meh, I've had better), Turkish eggs (very good), LP. Breakfast (filling and tasty), açaí bowl with berries and honey (yum), midnight cold pressed juice, lemon ginger shot, iced matcha latte (too sweet), iced saffron cardamom (too sweet), iced latte (perfect). We were happy to end our trip here. The inside is summery with low and high tables near the bar. I had to ask for my drink twice because it appears they forgot it. The staff were friendly and apologetic. Loved it overall!

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!

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!

Fantastic ice cream! Possibly the best I have ever had. There was a pretty long line when we…read morestopped here yesterday, despite it only being 60 degrees out but it was sunny and the cream really hit the spot. The chocolate peanut butter cookie dough was super rich and was perfectly balanced by the waffle cone. We also got a green smoothie which was also delicious. Staff were also kind but efficient. Definitely recommend!

I definitely understand the hype with The Juice Bar. I got the Cookie Sandwich, which is their…read morefresh chocolate chip cookie with your choice of ice cream--I went with vanilla. I will say, though, it was disgustingly expensive. The sandwich was around $15, which I could maybe justify if they used two cookies and made it like a traditional ice cream sandwich. Instead, it was just one cookie folded over with the ice cream inside. That being said, the ice cream was VERY good, and the cookie was also insanely delicious. So while I definitely think it's worth trying when you're on the island, they seriously need to rethink some of these prices because $15 for one folded cookie is pretty crazy.

Great corner local trinket store, bakery, coffee/tea house, and news papers, and etc…read more The gals who work in there, work very hard. They are always pleasant and professional. They smile as they work, give cordial greetings and exit salutations. Nice to see that in this day and age. A very good coffee bar. The locals hang out in front of the store on benches, while the tourists swarm The Lemon Press. Usually the tourists are impatient and a bit pushy-shovey inside the tight one-way path, but the line moves quickly.

This is a souvenir shop with a tea/coffee/smoothie/ food pickup. The place was busy today, which I…read moream always pleased to see a shop making money. We ordered two chai tea lattes and a hot chocolate. Prior to ordering I was asking the young lady (I believer her name is Maria) if it was made in house or if it were from a packet. She gave me a dirty perplexed look and asked "what!?". I repeated the question and she rudely answered now. I thought it was a fair question. This isn't why the low stars though. The low stars is due to them having three registers going screaming "next" as the pile of people that already ordered were piling up on each other plus strollers and they kept taking orders while one young lady was making the coffees, teas and smoothies. I felt awful for her. There was an employee young man standing there doing nothing but screaming "next" as well. I felt so bad for the young lady trying to keep up with all of the orders. If you are the owner reading this, please train your team to stop taking orders on two of the three registers for a minute and help clean the line out of orders by helping. Besides for marketing purposes, we all know a line to your place makes people crave your place even more. Hope you are able to train on attitude, organization, and empathy for another human being that is on the team. I will say the chai tea was made well.

We enjoyed a stop here and got to chat with the owner for a bit. It quickly became one of our…read morego-tos for late night hot chocolates and hot dogs. Service is fast and attentive. Classic ice cream, soda fountain, sandwiches- all served in a warm, nostalgic space. Would recommend.

Delicious homemade ice cream! We got scoops to go. Definitely try their multiple seasonal flavors!read more

Jack and Charlie's was a great stop for ice cream on the island! They have a ton of flavors so…read morethere is endless options for everyone. There is also the juice shop, but the lines here are usually shorter and the ice cream is amazing. So definitely come here!

OMG this was my favorite coffee shop from my entire Cape trip. The best iced coffee that I've ever…read morehad I got from here. It was perfectly made and truly, immaculate. I don't know how else to describe it but it is something even weeks later I am still thinking about. Cute shop with all the nantucket charm. Friendly service and make fresh whipped toppings like the strawberry for matcha etc. Would fly all the way from Nebraska just for another coffee.

So far every spot we have hit on the strip has been excellent and Stubbys is no exception. We…read moreordered a cheeseburger, waffle fries, and a grilled cheese. Everything was on point, came out hot and quickly. Staff were friendly as well. Location is perfect for taking your dinner over to the benches to eat near the water. Looking forward to coming back to trying more menu items!

Had the Italian combo sandwich. It was huge! The bread was soft and crunchy which I loved. Very…read moregenerous meat (ham and salami portions. Loved the condiment too. It was very messy eating but that makes a good sandwich for me. I walked a block to sit on a bench overlooking the harbor too.