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    Downyflake Restaurant

    4.1 (147 reviews)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Meg C.

    I LOVE this place! It's a small little dinner and fantastic for breakfast. There is usually a line and a very small parking lot. It can be tricky to maneuver and there is a reason it is so crowded. A local favorite. It would be a 5 star but the staff isn't always the friendliest. But they are always swamped with people. I believe currently, they are only seating outside and with takeout. Obviously the donuts are yummy. Freshly baked, not like Dunkin or Krispy Kreme but TRUE donuts. It has a diner feel inside as well, as with their food. It's fun on cloudy, rainy mornings to sit inside with your pancakes and coffee. Casual attire.

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    Megan W.

    Great little diner which has all the breakfast essentials but also a walk up window to get donuts/to-go orders! Just a heads up, it is cash only but they do have an ATM inside. If there is a wait, pick up some fresh friend donuts and wait for a table! They offer breakfast and lunch so be sure to make note of that as some breakfast items are only served till a certain time of day. Fuel up here and head to the beach afterwards!

    'Sconset omelet, chocolate chip pancake, sugar coated donuts, eggs with bacon
    Yeimy M.

    Perfect breakfast spot, there's something for everyone. Quaint and cozy ambiance. Make sure to try their donuts, got their sugar coated donuts and these by far have been the best donuts I've ever tried. They were soft, moist and just the right amount of sweetness.

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    Heather R.

    Great home cooked food. Get there before 10am on weekends in the summer! We walked in around 9:30 and sat down as a part of two. Quick service and quality food!

    Choc glazed, Lemon Glazed Doughnut, maple glazed, sugar & plain.
    Deb E.

    Yum! Our first time getting donuts at Downyflake. We went at 8am on a weekday in July and the lit was full of folks eating dine-in. Since we were only getting donuts to go we used the handy side window. No line I suggest knowing what you want before going up to the window. We ended up with a dozen donuts: lemon glaze (my fave), choc glaze (kids favorite), coconut (v good), maple (very subtle, reminiscent of pancakes) and plain (also excellent). Our one misstep was ordering the bramble while the idea is good (puff pastry and fresh berries throughout, the middle was uncooked. Bring cash, no cards accepted. Dz donuts about $18 iirc.

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    Franny F.

    I came here for the donuts. Downflake is a quaint restaurant with a diner vibe to it. Just like most places on the island, it's cash only. There's an ATM on site. If you can walk, I recommend it. Parking seems to be a nightmare so avoid it if possible. Food was average, basic breakfast with choice of toast, biscuit or donut. Of the few restaurants I tried during my stay on the island, this was the best value. The service good and the food was good. I only tried the sugar coated donut, they ran out of the other flavors. Downflake seems to be a local favorite so definitely try them out.

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    Derek L.

    Sugar Donut Takeout review Downyflake donuts were introduced to me by a friend of mine. We got there around 11am on a Sunday and they were out of every donut but the sugar! But that was ok since I heard sugar was the best anyways. The donuts were $9 for a dozen or 85 cent each. Each donut was coated in sugar slightly crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. The donuts had a nice spring to the them when compressed and the sugar was sweet but not too strong. Overall, I really enjoyed the donuts from downyflake and will be back to try the other flavors!

    Jess L.

    This diner feels like a rural diner. There are crowds inside and outside. There's not much attention to the decor. I went straight for the take-out counter, where there were massive crowds. People are friendly, but you feel personal space encroachment. The donuts are on the smaller side of life, but they are a pretty standard and tasty treat.

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    8 years ago

    Excellent Donuts!!! Went in on a whim and the donuts are delicious with a Capital D :)

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    9 years ago

    The name is a reference to "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost. Delicious food and cozy atmosphere.

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    7 years ago

    Simply fantastic. Best donut ever! And my omelette was fluffy and delicious. Service was quick and friendly.

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    12 years ago

    A donut with breakfast? How can you resist? A great family-style place to eat. We always make a stop here when we come visit the island.

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    9 years ago

    Hit and miss. Don't order the sausage. It's nasty! Pancakes are good. Won't let you sub fruit for the potatoes either! Lame!

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    7 years ago

    I love this place and visit as often as possible when I'm on island. Pro tip - it's less busy if you go after 12:30.

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    16 years ago

    MY favourite breakfast place on the island! HIghli recomendet! FOOD is good, staff is friendly, kids friendly! And the owners are the Best!

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    14 years ago

    Fantastic doughnuts. Love all three options...and tend to eat all three when I get them without stopping.

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    16 years ago

    Come for the doughnuts, stay for the blueberry pancakes. Lots of local flavors. Great specials. Best priced and value on the Island

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    Island Kitchen - Crispy chicken wrap

    Island Kitchen

    4.2(258 reviews)
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    First of all, I am disappointed in myself that I did not know that this place was open. On the…read moreother hand, I am thankful I did not know about it until recently because I would be here all of the time and it would become a problem. Their breakfast was SO good. Home fries need to be spectacular to impress me, and these were truly out of this world. I could eat them every day! I have no complaints about anything on my plate. The scrambled eggs were perfectly prepared (I asked for them well-done) and of course the home fries were the star of the show. My latte was also very good, and these mug it was served in was so cute. I tried a bite of my friend's chocolate chip waffle, which was recommended to us by a coworker who said it was the best on the island. I can't say I have tried any other waffles on the island, but this one was quite delicious and it would be difficult to top it. Even though it was busy late on Saturday morning, my party of two was seated right away. Sure, you're sitting close to the people next to you, but I do not mind. The place is well-decorated and has a pleasantly clean vibe about it. I am looking forward to trying dinner here as well in the near future!

    Best Festival I have tasted in a long time The Mackerel was…read moredelicious Prices are very reasonable. The customer service was excellent I was serve by Shanice and Melissa you can feel the good vibes

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    The Club Car Restaurant - Roasted Chicken

    The Club Car Restaurant

    3.8(157 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I seldom write bad or negative reviews, so this one flummoxed me a bit…read more The appetizer was this wonderful cold mussel dish, with spices and a light oil. Just a nice, artisan dish akin to something you'd get in New Bedford or Fall River. Fantastic. 5-Stars. Now their lobster roll. Imagine a hot dog, OK, and now imagine one of those little Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage links for size comparison. The volume of finely shredded lobster meat, that was also warm in that hot dog roll was smaller than the Jimmy Dean link. 0-Stars. My recommendations for a "good" lobster roll is to go anywhere else on island. I'd recommend Sayle's Seafood, The Nantucket Lobster Trap or Stubby's. In fact, I'd just stay clear of the Club Car altogether, it is one of those places for the self-focused New York / Miami new [vulgar] money jet-set that treat the island like their play-thing... you know, you see their empty beer cans in the morning around town. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

    Club Car Nantucket is an absolute 5-star go-to me. It's such a unique, lively vibe in the historic…read moretrain-car setting, with that classic Nantucket energy that feels special whether you're popping in for lunch or settling in for a full night out. The service is always on point (Bridget always takes care of us--she's genuinely so nice), and the food never misses: the lobster Cobb salad is fresh, loaded, and perfectly balanced, and the croque madame is pure comfort (savory, cheesy, and even better with the egg). And don't sleep on dinner, Club Car turns it up even more, and their steak frites is the best!

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