19 Best Cafes near Dennis Port

“My husband and I were lucky enough to dine at Ocean House for our anniversary trip to the Cape Cod area, and it was 20/10 to say the least. I have traveled overseas and back multiple times, and all over the United States - and not once through my travels have I ever experienced such an amazing dining experience as it was tonight. Our server - Christian was absolutely fantastic. He made our evening, from providing us top tier service to a thoughtful dessert for our anniversary- we couldn’t have asked for a better gentleman to serve us. We highly recommend Christian if you’re dining at Ocean House. We are so impressed with the service and food - we immediately booked for another night to dine with them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Ask for Christian, he will go above and beyond for you - and truly make it a memorable dining experience you will never forget. We are thankful we got to enjoy our 1st anniversary at The Ocean House!“

“The sfogliatelle are the best! The flakiest shell pastry with not too sweet ricotta citron filling. But they're only available Fridays and Saturdays because they take 3 Days to make! Cannolis filled to order with pistachio nuts are divine.“

“Sunbird is one of my favorite breakfast spots on the cape. The food is unique and wholesome. My favorites are the breakfast tacos and chai latte. I love the picnic tables and patio in the back - such a relaxing spot to enjoy quiet or a catch up with friends!“

“Who doesn't love a homemade poptart! The food, atmosphere, & service here is outstanding. Go check it out, you won't be disappointed.“

“I had the turkey club special. Turkey, tomatoes, red onion and avocado on sourdough. It's been awhile since I was able to get back to them and it was worth the wait. The people are friendly and service was great. I will be back next year.“

“I had the honor of photographing a wedding at the Wequassett and would 10/10 recommend. Everything from the staff to the food to the venues scenery was top notch.“

“Excellent coffee and great pours !“

“Hands down, AMAZING EATS! I can't wait to bring EVERYONE I know!!! BRAVO!!! Was a total pleasure meeting Mike!!! Made my whole day!“

“Perfect name for this restaurant. I know the history of this place. New owners bringing new life and attitude. I was originally looking for homemade muffins the day after labor day. Most bakeries were closed. I found peacemaker on line for super large moist lemon poppy muffins. Exactly what they were. Then I saw giant Choco chunk cookies and then I smelled other yummy food. We bought a cheese steak sandwich and the bread was superb, the portion of shredded rib eye was huge and delicious. Staff so nice. Pricey was quality and completely satisfied for the day. Recommend this place for breakfast and lunch.“

“One of my favorite places to grab a coffee! Today I accidentally ordered to the wrong store. When I called to let them know, they refunded me right away so I could order at the right location. Amazing customer service!“

“We LOVE Ann & Fran’s. Best breakfast on the Cape. Their fresh squeezed OJ is a treat, their fresh baked goods are amazing, and the menu items are unique and so so delicious! When the lemon poppy waffle with blueberry compote is on the specials menu, get it!“

“I’ve been coming to the snack bar for the last 18 years and it will always hold a special place in my heart. There is something about a family run business that can serve up delicious food and have a good ole conversation with you. 7 piece spicy tender with a chocolate milk shake is a little insiders tip!“

“THINGS TO DO: We obviously had a rental car (from Hyannis Airport), and it was massively helpful/useful as we used it constantly. For us, the Villages was a unique, affordable (most of the top properties are at least $1K/night) "home base" for us in the Brewster/Hyannis/Barnstable/Provincetown area. We had a 3-night stay and deliberately didn't do a ton at Villages or Mansion (though there is certainly a plethora of options). We had dinner one night at Linx (which was okay - not bad, but not super memorable) and then another night at the Ocean Bar to watch the sunset (this is a MUST do as it is the best spot at either Villages or Mansion to see the sunset) -- food was decent here.

At Britterige Village (part of the Villages), we were within easy walking distance of several excellent cafes, such as Snowy Owl Cafe, Kitchen Cafe, and JT's Seafood. We ate at all of these (especially for either breakfast or coffee at the Snowy Owl Cafe and Kitchen Cafe), and it was a nice change to simply walk back/forth.

We also did a day trip to Provincetown (highly, highly recommended) where we had both breakfast and lunch. Another day we visited local friends in Barnstable for an evening BBQ.

Pro dessert tip: Check out "Eat Cake 4 Breakfast," which is a famous bakery nearby for delicious treats!

We deliberately didn't use the pools or beach, etc., but appreciated that we were able to access the Mansion private beach, despite staying at the Villages during the Memorial Day-Labor Day timeframe where generally you can't do this if you're at the Villages.

STAFF: This is the "secret sauce" of any solid property, and Ocean Edge is no different. The GM Robert Newman was very gracious, and special thanks to Marc Bauman (resort manager) who kept an eye on us and was super helpful with our small requests. Also thank you to Michael Medeiros for helping us arrange a private pickleball lesson.

Everyone else we encountered during our stay would have a smile, and deliberately did what was possible to go the extra mile. For example, I recall when we were trying to get food/drinks ordered at the busy Ocean Bar, and a kind male server/bartender spotted us and ran over to take our order.

The housekeeping also seemed efficient and timely.

VILLAGES V. MANSION: We haven't ever stayed at the Mansion so can't comment on the difference, but think of both of them as massive college campuses that are about 4-5 blocks (~0.4-0.5 miles) apart from each other. There is a constant shuttle loop from Villages.

The Mansion is definitely where there is "more action" -- a gigantic lawn where tons of folks are playing games, eating food, chilling on chairs, etc., and far more eateries/restaurants, a private beach, etc.

But, like the Villages -- it is also super spread out and you need to plan to do a ton of walking.

ROOM/APT: My wife and I really loved the "apartment" style hotel-room with a spacious living room and kitchen. We knew the setup in advance, so we deliberately went to a Trader Joe's near the Hyannis airport and got some small groceries like yogurt, fruit, water, etc.

We correctly predicted that water wouldn't be provided in the room (other than by tap) so we were glad to get water bottles.

TV/WIFI: A nice touch that Netflix is loaded onto the TV as we signed into our account and enjoyed a nightly Netflix watching to help us wind down. A tiny point, but I would have liked the bedroom TV to be as large as the living room TV, but not a big deal.

AC: Many, many reviews here comment about the "loud" AC units. This is true. However, we are from New York City and sleep with an AC unit on and the occasional sirens blaring (though we are on a very high floor). You do need to adjust the AC units“

“Cute Cafe, friendly staff, food was delish! I got the sausage patties, eggs, honefries and toast, my husband got the 2,2,2, equally as yummy 😋 ❤ Our first visit and would definitely come back and definitely recommend!“

“Employees always have a smile on their face and are so kind! The coffee is amazing and the sandwiches are great before the beach!“

“good service... delicious“

“Friendly,,atmospheric, and reasonably priced.“

“Best, best lunch in the area! My favorite?! The East-West sandwich with extra extra amazing kimchi!! Check it out and I promise you will find an amazing menu and fabulous team who serve up joy and tasty treats every day! 🙌🥳💖“

“We have been regulars for years and we are all very satisfied with our orders from there. Tonight was great! Everyone ate everything!! A couple of us really like the pretzel bites and cheese!! Nachos were perfect 👌 I love how the menu has slightly changed to more of a variety of different foods. Great Job!!“