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    Box Lunch

    4.1 (92 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    BOX LUNCH ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    L S.

    Stopped here after our annual Highland Lighthouse sojourn. My party got a variety of wraps. They were all delicious. Staff were super friendly and energetic during a rush of people. Highly recommend their Basil Lemonade. So refreshing.

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    Matthew L.

    Box Lunch is a gourmet sandwich shop that opened in Wellfleet, Massachusetts in 1977. It was founded by former schoolteacher Owen MacNutt. When he heard of a new restaurant space that went up for rent, Owen decided to open a new eatery to supplement his teacher income. By the end of his first summer, Box Lunch had earned him twice the amount of money he made from a whole year of teaching. Owen left his teaching job and focused on his sandwich shop full-time. During this time period, pita sandwiches were very popular. Owen decided to abandon the standard pita design, and instead sliced the bread lengthwise and rolled everything from peas to peanuts inside the flat chunk. These new pita sandwiches didn't fall apart and customers liked the change. The "Roll-wich" was born! By the mid-'80s, Owen began to franchise the Box Lunch name all over Cape Cod. His wife Kathy took over management of the flagship location, and he focused his time on opening new locations and testing new Rollwich combos. Owen passed away in 2016. Today there are three Box Lunch locations: Wellfleet (original), Truro and Provincetown. My wife and I have visited Box Lunch multiple times over the years whenever we have visited Cape Cod. We visited the Eastham location several times, but it has since closed. On our most recent visit to the Cape, we decided to visit the original Wellfleet location. We decided to order a couple of Rollwiches to take to the beach for a picnic lunch. We ordered the 'Gilded Lobster' (Lobster Salad, Melted Swiss, Mayo and Avocado) and the 'Wild Turkey' (Turkey Breast, Melted Swiss and Provolone, Avocado, Tomatoes, Onions, Hot Banana Peppers and Mayo). We decided to share them; they were both delicious!! Much cleaner than a standard pita and just as (if not more) flavorful. We'll continue to get rollwiches at Box Lunch for years and years!

    One last time before I leave the Cape

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    3 years ago

    fantastic lobster rolls and more then the rollwich. everything is fresh and the staff is friendly

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    15 years ago

    Another great summer of guac hots. Absolutely my favorite sandwich anywhere ever!!!

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    Thank you so much Phil!

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    7 years ago

    Great food, great service and unique menu at affordable prices. Recommend for a short lunch in town.

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    Owen M.

    Thanks, Robert. I'm glad we treated you right.

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    11 years ago

    The best. Hot Guac. Organic Pocket with hots. That's all you need to know.

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    Owen M.

    Thanks Jackie! Hope to see you this summer!

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    12 years ago

    Good wraps and so fast. John Alden is so good.

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    11 years ago

    For the area, this is the place to grab something casual to eat. Mostly they have wraps.

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    9 years ago

    Employees are EXTREMELY rude! Short attitudes, unwilling to help or answer questions, made it a terrible experience!

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    Thanks for your input! Kathy

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    11 years ago

    The whale watcher is my favorite sandwich since I was 3. They're always refreshing when headed to a pond or the ocean! Love it!

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    The Wicked Oyster - Wellfleet Goodness

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    3.8(371 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    I've passed The Wicked Oyster countless times on my annual trips to the Cape as a lifelong devotee,…read morebut this was my first venture inside and it did not disappoint! Service was excellent - the host accommodated our last-minute request for outdoor seating and our waiter was super friendly and knowledgeable. My fiancé and I ordered the Wellfleet oysters with mignonette and the house focaccia (both a must try!) to start, and the scallops and daily catch (yellowfin tuna) as our mains. Patio was lively, with fun music and cute lighting, without being overcrowded or too loud. Overall we had a perfect night and will definitely be back!

    For those considering The Wicked Oyster for dinner, I highly caution you to consider otherwise…read more My husband and I (age 40) visited The Wicked Oyster Provisions shop the day before our dining experience and had a wonderful time. The woman working in the shop was hosting a wine tasting, and we left with some delicious provisions as a result. Because of our great experience, we booked a dinner reservation for the restaurant the next evening. Upon arriving for our reservation, we were promptly seated at a 4-top table in the front room. It was a cloudy day, but even so the room was quite dark. One guest dining was using a phone flashlight in an attempt to read the menu at 6pm. A tea light candle would have done worlds for not only the lighting, but the overall ambiance. While the interior paint color was lovely, the 90's hotel art and Home Depot lighting left a lot to be desired. We ordered the fingerling potatoes, Wellfleet oysters, scallops, and lobster cavatelli. The fingerling potatoes (our snack) came out at the same time as our appetizer (the oysters). We were disappointed that the potatoes were quite dry and overcooked atop what tasted equivalent to a jarred romesco sauce. We quickly ran out of sauce in an attempt to resuscitate the potatoes. The oysters were fine, but not notably different than the Wellfleet oysters we purchase from Whole Foods at home, in Colorado. My husband ordered the scallops, which were served in a seasonal corn sauce with zucchini and peaches. The scallop portion was generous, but the sauce left a lot to be desired. He described it as more of an unseasoned creamed corn than a sauce and there wasn't a pine nut (as advertised) in sight. My pasta was equally disappointing. At this price point, I expected a fresh rolled pasta, which was not the case. The pasta was quite flavorless and the "sauce" was runny and unseasoned. It was also served with a fork, which was quite comical for both my husband and the two tables around us with his watery the sauce was. I might also note that I received a quarter-sized chunk of parm on top, rather than a grated garnish. Thinking it was a chunk of lobster, I bit into it and was quite surprised. The service was attentive, but felt a lot more casual than we expected. We were surprised to see what many of the service staff were dressed in athleisure attire. At this price point, I would expect otherwise. We were glad that our water glasses stayed full, but wish that had been with the sparkling water we ordered, rather than the still water poured. Our sparkling water bottle remained largely full as a result. Overall, we are unable to recommend this restaurant. This is only our third year traveling to the Cape, but would far recommend restaurants like The Pheasant, Baliene, or Chatham Fish Pier over this experience. We left thankful that this wasn't our last night in town and had one more chance to enjoy a nice dinner on the Cape.

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    PB Boulangerie & Bistro

    PB Boulangerie & Bistro

    4.1(695 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    So sad to see the bakery close. While the bistro/restaurant will keep going and expand, the bakery…read morewas where it was at. Apparently, the owner wanted to re-focus on that part of the business. *shrug* I used to come here around opening and see a lengthy line. The croissants are some of the best in the area. The plain croissant is flaky and light. The ham & cheese croissant is more of a croque monsieur and it's a pretty substantial offering, full of cheese, ham, and béchamel sauce. The individual tarts (lemon, raspberry, etc.) and cakes are beautifully designed and are appropriately sweet. The tart crusts were legit. I'll miss coming here for pastries/desserts. Maybe I'll try the bistro when it opens, but now I've found a new spot on the Cape for French patisserie and viennoiserie items.

    Everything is soooooo goood!! Took my buddy who was visiting to have the croque monsieur and again…read moreit was delicious! Crunchy creamy and oh soo rich. I love this! Along with a regular coffee that is bold & delicious. We split an almond croissant and we were moaning in delight!! I went back in to say thank you for the magnificent bites & the chef came out! It was a delight to meet, merci beaucoup & Au revoir! Also picked up an eclair filled with chocolate, rich and delicious. And the lemon tart which was sooo lemony tart indeed! Wow! Oh and a loaf of chocolate chip walnut holiday bread and a cheese batard oh and the pear tart!! We went nuts!! In heaven

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