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    MacPhail's Corner Cafe

    3.7 (54 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Lobster Roll
    Joanne C.

    Delicious lobster roll. Amazing flavor. Big chunks of lobster. Sticker shock at $32 for 1 sandwich (I've been away from New England for many years) but what else can you expect on the island?! It was worth every single bite though. Friendly staff. Small little hole in the wall but just grab your Sammies and go eat by the ocean. Definitely recommend!

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    Natalie C.

    Best and LARGEST lobster roll on the island. Hefty warm roll filled with chilled, large chunks of lobster salad. So amazing I wanted to go back for another. If you really want to treat yourself, get the frozen Arnold Palmer (frozen lemonade with iced tea) or the old school Stewart's root beer.

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    Winter B.

    MacPhails is a small, casual spot but don't look past it! They serve breakfast and lunch all day as well as coffee and pastries. The breakfast burrito was amazing, it had tater tots, eggs, bacon, and avocado. Lobster roll had a lot of meat in it. Prices are not bad for being in Martha's Vineyard. Nice and air conditioned inside. Some indoor and outdoor seating. Wasn't too crowded when I came but there was a line when we were leaving. If you want a quick meal I would recommend coming here.

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    liz m.

    Forgot about me while I was waiting for my order. My family left. The place was empty. Ugh. The staff said " we were working on the order of the person ahead of you ". Not true. They had already received their food and left. And as soon as I said something they jumped into action.

    caprese sandwich
    Christiane M.

    very chill vibe here which is nice. super casual and easy take out. caprese was yum. other friends got popcorn chicken which was also enjoyed.

    Egg and cheese sandwich.
    Bunmi A.

    This used to be one of my favorite places to go to. Every year I would look forward to this place opening for the season. I went there on Sept 2nd, 2022, around 8 am, for a breakfast sandwich. There was no line at all. Sadly this place has gone downhill. I ordered an egg and cheese sandwich on a bagel, and my mum ordered a sausage egg and cheese. When I got home, upon opening the sandwich, I thought they had accidentally given both of us a sausage egg and cheese. I am plant-based, so I gave it to someone else in my home to eat, but they realized that the egg was burnt to the point that it looked like a sausage. I'm disappointed to say that Macphail's has gone downhill. A burnt egg should have never been placed on this sandwich. Instead, I will recommend Rosewater on Water St. it's open year-round and so far has not disappointed.

    Lobster roll, chicken sandwich, corn muffin

    Food, service, and vibe were phenomenal. They were very accommodating and served the lobster roll on gluten free bread! All of the food was great... would return!

    Ali B.

    One of the best lobster rolls I've had in a while. This little shop on the corner has a small but great menu of lobster roll, burger, popcorn chicken, hot dog and chicken sandwich. We ordered two lobster rolls and they were delicious. Lobster was slightly shredded and was mixed with light mayo. We arrived on a Saturday around 2:30p and we were lucky enough to get the last two. They ran out of lobster for the next customer. Would definitely recommend getting in early for a lunch!

    Lobster roll with lightly buttered bun.  Good portion and clearly super-fresh.
    Philip K.

    We hit this place up upon arriving on the island. You would expect at 12:30 that there would be a line out the door, but there was none even though the street was bustling with activity. The lobster roll is excellent, albeit on the high side on cost; but what can you expect on the island. The cheeseburger was very tasty according to the kids. Veggieburger, also good. Lunch entrées are accompanied by mixed greens with balsamic which is a nice, light seaside accompaniment. Perfect spot to grab some food, find a bench on the pier, and watch the boats come in and out.

    Look how much meat is in this lobster roll!!
    Nahee Y.

    We stumbled upon this place by accident but I'm really glad we did! My friends and I ordered lobster rolls (~$22 each) and they were amazing!!! Our rolls were filled with lobster and they were very fresh! The staff was very friendly and the cafe was clean. Also, the truffle fries were really good. We will definitely be coming back again!!

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    Nancy H.

    $21.99 for lobster roll, $3.25 for an Izze, and $4.50 fries. Decent lobster roll, good fries, but the guy at the cash register is only nice to hot young girls. Good for a quick meal. Not much seating.

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    Great lobster roll! Don't make the mistake of going to the fancy looking places across the street - this is the roll.

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    16 years ago

    Amazing coffee!! It's fair trade and SO good!! Very fairly priced, and the iced chai tea is good too!!! Can't wait to go again!

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    13 years ago

    Great lattes and relaxing atmosphere.

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    9 years ago

    Awesome food, cute store front and awesome service. And they're open all day into the night this summer! Can't wait to go back

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