Just now, before the seasonal pace picks up, take some time to enjoy the laid-back pleasure of Martha’s Vineyard’s cafes and coffee houses. Bring a book, your laptop or your current work in progress. Stake your claim to a window seat or more discreet table in the back. Kick back a few espressos and get busy or wait for someone to show up to help you procrastinate. Either way, relocating your living room to a public space can be a fun and delicious way to while away a few hours.
Black Dog Café
508-696-8190
54 State Rd., Vineyard Haven
Open year round. 7 am – 6 pm; Sundays 7 am – 4 pm.
In addition to meals, tempting pastries, hot drinks and beer are also available. You’ve got to ‘get outta town’ to get here, but the easy parking and Island atmosphere make it worthwhile.
Coffee Served: Boston’s Best, certified organic.
House Favorites: Lattes, Chocolate Majesty Cake, Club Sandwiches.
Munchies: Sweets, soups & sandwiches.
Free WiFi: Yes
Mocha Motts
508-696-1922 (OB) / 508-693-3155 (VH) Circuit Ave Oak Bluffs &
15 Main St., Vineyard Haven
Opened year round.
OB & VH 6 am -6 pm
Basic and busy, the place to see and be seen by the Island’s teens and 20-somethings. If you need to run into someone, hang-out here.
Coffee Served: Dean’s Beans, certified organic and fair-trade.
House Favorites: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Munchies: Sweets, soups & sandwiches.
Free WiFi: Yes
Espresso Love
508-627-9211
17 Church St., Edgartown
6:30 am to 5 pm, closed Sundays
Busy and business-like, Edgartown’s year round escape for coffee and conversation. Can be crowded around lunch, but otherwise the pace slows and lingering is happily accommodated.
House Favorites: Muffins and scones.
Munchies: Sweets, soups & sandwiches.
Free WiFi: Yes
Scottish Bakehouse
508-693-6633
977 State Rd., Vineyard Haven
Opened year round. Mon-Sat 6:30 am – 6:30 pm; Sun 6:30 am – 5:30 pm
Serving healthy, hearty, farm-based fare, the Scottish Bakehouse prides itself on having something for everyone be they vegan, carnivore, locavore, vegetarian or those who follow gluten free and/or sugar-free diets.
Coffee Served: Certified organic and fair-trade.
House Favorites: Scones, brownies and gluten free options
Munchies: Sweets, soups & sandwiches.
Rosewater Cafe
508-693-6633
South Summer Street, Edgartown
Open year round.
Open daily breakfast through early dinner. Eat in or carryout entrees, coffee bar and market.
Open all year with a selection of coffee drinks, espresso bar, chai, hot cider and inventive, fresh salad and sandwich options. Spacious and comfy seat-yourself room has high ceilings and big welcoming windows.
House Favorites: Amazing savory scones
Munchies: Sweets, soups & sandwiches.
Free WiFi: Yes
