City/town information
Dennis is a quiet town in the Mid-Cape area that combines its traditional New England heritage with modern day conveniences.
The villages of East Dennis, Dennis and South Dennis feature scenic historic districts hailing back to whaling days, while tranquil tree-lined streets meander through Dennis Port and West Dennis.
Sixteen inviting beaches lie on the warm waters of Nantucket Sound to the south and on the crisp refreshing waters of Cape Cod Bay to the north.
15 locals recommend
Dennis
Dennis is a quiet town in the Mid-Cape area that combines its traditional New England heritage with modern day conveniences.
The villages of East Dennis, Dennis and South Dennis feature scenic historic districts hailing back to whaling days, while tranquil tree-lined streets meander through Dennis Port and West Dennis.
Sixteen inviting beaches lie on the warm waters of Nantucket Sound to the south and on the crisp refreshing waters of Cape Cod Bay to the north.
Food scene
The Pheasant
905 Main StOne of our favorites! Great options for dine in and take out.
Cute coffee shop and delicious pastries in the morning, amazing pizza at night. Usually go here for take out only.
Kender & Sisters Kitchen + Coffee
593 Main StCute coffee shop and delicious pastries in the morning, amazing pizza at night. Usually go here for take out only.
The best seafood in the Cape - be prepared to wait in long lines! BYOB, sit outside at picnic tables by the ocean. Cash only, check their website for seasonal hours.
167 locals recommend
Sesuit Harbor Cafe
357 Sesuit Neck RdThe best seafood in the Cape - be prepared to wait in long lines! BYOB, sit outside at picnic tables by the ocean. Cash only, check their website for seasonal hours.
Encore Bistro and Bar
36 Hope LnWe love the food at Encore!
Fried seafood and ice cream - great for kids! Check website for seasonal hours.
37 locals recommend
Captain Frosty's
219 Main StFried seafood and ice cream - great for kids! Check website for seasonal hours.
Inside and outside dining. Good for larger groups. Check website for seasonal hours.
36 locals recommend
Chapin's Bayside
85 Taunton AveInside and outside dining. Good for larger groups. Check website for seasonal hours.
Paradise Pizza
74 School StNot the closest, but the best pizza for a crowd in Dennis.
The Mercantile
778 Main StGood sandwiches - gets busy!
Fun drinks and eclectic food, craft beers. Live music (check the website) and a patio.
20 locals recommend
Cleat & Anchor
243 Lower County RdFun drinks and eclectic food, craft beers. Live music (check the website) and a patio.
The pizza inside Peterson’s market (RCs pizza) is delicious and available for delivery via GrubHub
25 locals recommend
Peterson's Market
918 MA-6AThe pizza inside Peterson’s market (RCs pizza) is delicious and available for delivery via GrubHub
Scargo Cafe
799 Main StGreat food, close to our house!
FIN Cape Cod
800 Main StWonderful food in a cozy atmosphere (fine dining).
Great bar to sit at and have a drink, friendly bartenders.
46 locals recommend
Harvest Gallery Wine Bar
776 Main StreetGreat bar to sit at and have a drink, friendly bartenders.
Peterson's Market
918 MA-6AGreat pizza inside at RC's.
Local Grocery Stores
This grocery store is located conveniently in the center of Dennis. In addition to a great seafood section (get your lobsters here!) and excellent produce, it has a full juicing and smoothie station and a plethora of pre-prepared foods.
They also offer convenient online grocery delivery.
47 locals recommend
Ring Bros. Marketplace
485 MA-134This grocery store is located conveniently in the center of Dennis. In addition to a great seafood section (get your lobsters here!) and excellent produce, it has a full juicing and smoothie station and a plethora of pre-prepared foods.
They also offer convenient online grocery delivery.
This locally-owned grocery store is the closest to our house (2 miles north). It has a great meat and deli section - order your sandwich ahead and pick it up on your way to the beach.
38 locals recommend
Dennis Public Market
653 Main StThis locally-owned grocery store is the closest to our house (2 miles north). It has a great meat and deli section - order your sandwich ahead and pick it up on your way to the beach.
Stop & Shop
111 Brewster-Chatham RdBreweries
Hog Island Beer Co.
28 West RdOur favorite brewery!
Devil's Purse Brewing Company
120 Great Western RdLocal beer brewery.
Cape Cod Beer
1336 Phinneys LnLocal brewer
Naukabout Brewery and Taproom
13 Lake AveA bit of a drive but a fun group activity
First Crush Winery
527 Main StWinery in the Cape
Truro Vineyards
11 Shore RdA bit of a drive but a fun activity for a group
Breakfast
Grumpy's
1408 Main StGreat local breakfast joint.
Great breakfast (always a line) Get the Red Cottage home fries.
Check for seasonal hours.
51 locals recommend
Red Cottage Restaurant
36 Old Bass River RdGreat breakfast (always a line) Get the Red Cottage home fries.
Check for seasonal hours.
Underground Bakery
780 Main StHomemade pastries and coffee.
Village Coffee Shop
667 Main StAwesome donuts!
Three Fins Coffee Roasters
581 Main StGreat grab and go coffee spot.
Captain Baker Donut Shop
485 Main StCute donut shop, especially for kids!
Ring Bros. Marketplace
485 MA-134Juice bar inside Ring Brothers is fantastic!
Ice Cream
Cape Cod Creamery
5 Theater Colony RdThe closest ice cream place to our house (about 2 miles drive).
Our favorite ice cream in Dennis! A little farther from the house but worth the drive. Check website for hours.
10 locals recommend
Aunties' Ice Cream Parlor
671 Main StOur favorite ice cream in Dennis! A little farther from the house but worth the drive. Check website for hours.
Sundae School Ice Cream
381 Lower County RdGreat ice cream and fun for the kids!
Ice Cream Smuggler
1555 MA-6ACash only, close to the house.
Yoga
Nové Yoga & Wellness
581 Main StYoga studio in Dennis - awesome! Can book single visits on the MindBody app.