Restaurants in Brewster
Sweets
In a sweet little country gift shop, the Hopkins House Bakery, at 2727 Main St. in Brewster (tel. 508/896-3450) sells standout hermit cookies (molasses, raisins, and nuts), as well as excellent breads and muffins. Its hours are limited, however: in July and August it’s open only Thursdays through Sundays, 8am to 4pm, and in June and September it’s weekends only.
Where Your Local Barista Knows Your Name
Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters, 2624 Main St. in Brewster (www.socoffee.co; tel. 774/323-0605), is an artsy gathering place in a repurposed barn. This friendly coffee house hosts open mic nights and a Sunday morning local music series from 11am to 1pm. Hours are Mondays to Fridays 6:30am to 5pm; Saturdays and Sundays 7:30am to 4pm. They also have a second location at 483 Main St. in Chatham.
- Seafood/American
Brewster Inn & Chowder House
Every town has its tavern, and this is Brewster’s. It’s friendly and homey, serving reasonably priced chowder, burgers, and fish several ways (baked, broiled, and, of course, fried). Next door is the Woodshed, a busy bar with bands most nights in season.$$Around Town - French
Chillingsworth
Two separate kitchens, two separate auras at this restaurant that’s been a mainstay since 1976. One kitchen serves the fancy and formal main dining rooms, where guests can order a la carte or choose the five-course prix-fixe option. The other kitchen serves the more relaxed bistro…Around Town - American
Cobie’s
This roadside clam shack, in business since 1948, is a stone’s throw from the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Pack a picnic or just grab a table and settle in with a steaming plate of fried clams and French fries or onion rings, Cape Cod style.$Around Town - New American
The Bramble Inn and Restaurant
In any list of the best Cape restaurants, the Bramble is always at or near the top. The executive chef, Ruth Manchester, works with the seasons and local produce to create wonderful and creative meals. You might see an appetizer of Provincetown mussels with Portuguese sausage and…Around Town - New American
The Brewster Fish House
If a restaurant’s quality can be judged by how hard it is to get in, this one wins hands down. Patrons are so loyal to this lovely little restaurant in a cottage that they fill it night after night. The menu is very inventive—just when you think you have it figured out, you try…$$$Around Town
