18 Best Cafes near Orleans

“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!“

“Beautiful decor, food was great! Very unique... can't wait to go for breakfast!“

“good service... delicious“

“We were visiting the Cape from Montana and needed a quick lunch before hitting the beach. This place was WAY better than we expected. The sandwiches were AMAZING and the potstickers were soy free so my son could eat them. Those were also absolutely delicious. We didn't try the cookies but they, and the coffee, seemed to be super popular based on the locals going in and out while we were there. If you are in the area and needing some delicious and healthy food, don't hesitate to eat here.“

“Nice family cafe for breakfast open till 12 mostly. Blueberry pancakes are delicious. Hash is greasy but tasty. Maple syrup real. Coffee is
Hot and plentiful. Bloody Mary very good but expensive. Total for 4 was $100. Two avocado toasts. Two pancakes. One Bloody Mary. 3 coffees. One cranberry juice. One hash. = $100.“

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

“Excellent coffee and great pours !“

“For anyone that is looking for a really good turkey wrap with a smoothie, this is the place to go. Im usually hesitant to have any smoothie with veggies in it due to taste. But the green smoothie was delicious. The turkey BLT was also very tasty. You have to seat yourself inside or outside. The food comes to you but you have no server. Great service thought. Keep in mind when visiting that the place next door is under construction. Parking can be a little difficult as the area is popular, but not impossible.“

“Super cute cafe with big outdoor space as well as plenty of indoor seating with air conditioning. Great breakfast burrito, and I recommend the Lizzy sandwich as well (linguiça, cheese, egg any way you want it, hashbrowns on a muffin). They have nitro cold brew on tap which is a plus. Friendly service as well!

Vegetarian options: They have sandwiches with and without meat and customizable sandwiches also

Kid-friendliness: It is kid friendly for sure“

“I appreciate this no frills breakfast spot. We stay nearby each summer and have stopped in a number of times over the years. Simple menu. Efficient and polite wait staff. Most important, eggs are always cooked properly, to order. Poached, sunny side, or over easy come with a nice runny yolk (unless otherwise specified). Scrambled are not hammered and overdone. This, in my opinion, is the measure of a quality breakfast diner. Tables turnover quick. Easy to slide in and out quickly with a party of two. Expect to wait on busy days for a party bigger than two. I'll keep coming back each summer!“

“I drink a lot of chai tea lattes this is probably one of the best I've had

Kid-friendliness: The store is really cute with a lot of awesome stuff, not exactly kid friendly if you have someone that likes to touch and there's a bit of rude humor if that's a problem for you.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Just brought my family there for mothers day breakfast. Amazing food and atmosphere! I’m so happy they decided to open up here in Brewster! I think we found our new spot for breakfast and lunch“

“The owners are so awesome! The food is absolutely delicious!!!“

“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“

“Loved this place! The coffee and food was great! Be sure to get into the right line as they have a line for coffee and bakery items and another line for food items that are custom-made. The custom-made items took longer, obviously but if you’ve never been here, it can be a bit confusing.“