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    Bay Cafe

    3.2 (455 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Ludovica F.

    Very tasty clam chowder with a beautiful view of the water! The staff were quite friendly and efficient! Will definitely be back in the summer when it isn't as cold.

    Watching the nor'easter come in.

    Formerly Bayside Betty's, the three of us were all pleasantly surprised by our brunch today. Great view, right on the water. Service was great! We were even offered refills on our decaf and hot water for tea (a dying service, imho). Loaded potato skin appetizer was perfect! Two of us had eggs Benedict and enjoyed it. I had two eggs, two linguica, and two pancakes. It came with real maple syrup! And all special requests were honored perfectly!

    Seared tuna

    If you like seared tuna, it doesn't get better than this. Plus a superb martini . My favorite tuna in Provincetown

    Vanilla cappuccino
    Julie T.

    Amazing vanilla cappuccino and beautiful views of the bay. No food was ordered but it did look good.

    Lobster Benedict on gluten free bun
    Taryn L.

    Really loved it here. The Waterfront view is so beautiful. We could bring our tiny dog as well. I'm sure this is rare but we were able to walk right in and get a table outside without waiting. I have celiac and there were plenty of options for me on this menu for gluten free. I had the lobster Benedict on a gluten free udi's bun, and it was fantastic. The blood orange mimosa was also really nice. Would absolutely come back

    Stella K.

    We tried the brunch. It was a good experience- ok food and service. It has a lovely beachside patio with great views... but that's that. Glad we tried it. Check.

    Custom cocktails
    Martha S.

    The name has changed but the food is the same. Great views and plenty of seating. Crystal took care of us getting us seated quickly on one of the busiest days of the year! With servers floating to care for everyone and a Nantucket martini it was perfect.

    Delish lobster roll

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    10 days ago

    We only had bloody marys. Nice people but the drink was a bit weak on the mixture. Great view off the deck

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