Lemon Press is exceptional for its hospitality. At dinnertime in the downstairs dining room, black…read moretea is brought for the table as soon as you sit down, along with rock sugar and dates. As our beautiful (and possibly Persian-American) server explained, this tea is a symbol of welcome in Persian culture. You hold a bit of rock sugar in your mouth as you drink your tea, allowing the sugar to dissolve slowly, and follow it all up with a bite of sweet date. It's a beautiful act of cultural sharing and hospitality that nourishes one on so many different levels. Food at Lemon Press is meant to be shared. There is a section of dishes "for the table" that comfortably feed two. And there are small plates and sides that are meant to accompany. We chose two small plates and two large plates, which was plenty of food for our group of four. The ROASTED CHARRED CAULIFLOWER ($23; almonds, brown butter, golden raisin, caramelized cauliflower foam, crispy kale) small plate was nothing short of phenomenal. There were wonderful textural contrasts: crisp kale; firm, but yielding slivers of almonds; tiny, tender cauliflower florets. There was fragrant brown butter and delicately sweet, caramelized cauliflower foam. We have had some very, very good cauliflower preparations in our lives, including Balaboosta's fried cauliflower with currants and pine nuts, Miznon's whole roasted cauliflower with sel gris (even better with tahini sauce), and creamy roasted cauliflower soup (my favorite recipe to make at home). But Lemon Press's roasted charred version was, we all agreed, probably the best preparation of cauliflower we can remember having, something that would not be at all out of place at Eleven Madison Park. Our other small plate, a northern Iranian dish called MIRZA GHASSEMI ($19; smoked eggplant, tomato, garlic, turmeric, egg, barbari bread), was also well made, a well executed traditional preparation. It was creamy, rich, nourishing, with all the hallmarks of a perfect comfort food. The Progeny thought it was too strongly flavored to eat by itself, but it paired perfectly with golden-crusted, sesame-flecked barbari bread. We found our small plates to be stronger than our larger, shared plates. They were sadly out of the duck fesenjoon on our visit. (I'd been looking forward to trying this dish since our visit earlier in the summer.) In its place, we ordered the SHORT RIBS & CHIPS ($54; house salad, za'atar fries). Flavors were vibrant, the meat glazed with something sweet and salty -- but the flanken-cut short ribs were largely fat and gristle. The salad was wonderfully fresh, the fries crisp. The KHORESHT GHORMEH SABZI ($54; lamb shoulder, burnt herbs, red kidney beans, dried lime, tahdig) was a traditional northern style, made with slow-cooked tender lamb; spinach and not just herbs, I think; and the unmistakable sour/bitter/umami flavor of limu omani (dried lime). There was a pretty circle of tahdig (sort of the equivalent of socarrat) and saffron rice to accompany. The Fambly noted the strong resemblance to north Indian saag gosht -- no surprise given the strong historical influence of Persian culture in north India, both through Persianized Mughal invaders and Nader Shah's later invasion. The amchoor (green mango powder) used in saag gosht even somewhat recalls limu omani. We declined dessert, since we had to get back to the pup -- but the check came with four lovely macaroons, served on coffee beans, another gracious touch. We have become so very enamoured with Lemon Press over their years. Cousins and co-owners Darya Afshari Gault and Rachel Afshari have brought in the talented South African chef Lyall Frosler, who beautifully executes Persian, Persian-influenced, and non-Persian dishes. They've honed a deep sense of hospitality, rooted in a very ancient, very beautiful culture. We feel so lucky and grateful to have this food on Nantucket!

We visited this place for our last meal before heading off Nantucket. We avoided it previously…read morebecause it was labeled as "touristy " but the reviews looked good so we went for it. It's busy but we got a table for 5 immediately at 10am. The options looked great. We got gluten-free avocado toast with an egg (bland and meh, I've had better), Turkish eggs (very good), LP. Breakfast (filling and tasty), açaí bowl with berries and honey (yum), midnight cold pressed juice, lemon ginger shot, iced matcha latte (too sweet), iced saffron cardamom (too sweet), iced latte (perfect). We were happy to end our trip here. The inside is summery with low and high tables near the bar. I had to ask for my drink twice because it appears they forgot it. The staff were friendly and apologetic. Loved it overall!

Jack and Charlie's was a great stop for ice cream on the island! They have a ton of flavors so…read morethere is endless options for everyone. There is also the juice shop, but the lines here are usually shorter and the ice cream is amazing. So definitely come here!

I have greatly enjoyed their ice coffee, and recently a coffee ice cream cone. They are very…read morefriendly. I believe I enjoy their ice cream more than the very busy place a short walk away.

Delicious breakfast sandwich! The coffee was also good. Great place to stop for quick bite in the…read moremorning .

Are these the best sandwiches on Nantucket? Might be…read more Conveniently located on the bike path. Yummy was the perfect place to stop for a sandwich after the beach. They have a big menu of burgers and sandwiches. They also serve ice cream, which appeared to be very popular. We got the wipeout turkey sandwich and added fries. The sandwich was great, exactly what we're looking for, and came with a mountain of fries. They were crispy, salty, and delicious. It was enough to split. You order inside, and then they bring the food out to your table. They have picnic benches and umbrellas for you to enjoy them outside. Will definitely be back to try other sandwiches or maybe ice cream.

SURFSIDE BEACH is amazing…read more First of all, it's beautiful. Second of all, it's free. Third of all, there is a large parking lot. Fourth of all, there is VERY large parking lot for the bicycles. Fifth and not the least, it has SURFSIDE BEACH SHACK. SURFSIDE BEACH SHACK serves burgers, smoothies, different kinds of iced teas and drinks... everything you need for a relaxing day, or end of day, at the beach. Not the cheapest, but not too bad. The servers are friendly and efficient.

For a snack shack by the beach, this is a fantastic spot. After biking 13 miles to get to Surfside…read morebeach, I was famished and thirsty, leading me to ordering the chicken sandwich and lemonade. The lemonade is freshly squeezed and might be the best I've ever had - FYI I also like super tarty lemonade. The chicken sandwich was also surprisingly good with bacon, avocado, etc. Great place to grab lunch when near Surfside Beach.

The food here never disappoints and you can always get in, even in July and August. Unfortunately…read morethe service is abysmal, hence my 3 stars. 5 stars for food though.

Food was great and service was fantastic thanks to Kristin! Highly recommend for breakfast or lunch!read more

A standup spot for breakfast and I've heard great things about lunch. The place is cute inside -…read morebasic but still has good vibes. Parking lot is a bit of a shit show since it's usually crowded. The fried egg sandwich at $12ish, while expensive was large and delicious. Freshly made eggs, bacon and American cheese on an English muffin. The coffee was strong. And while it was crowded everything came out quick. Overall, a great option for a casual yet delicious coffee shop style breakfast and/or lunch.

Good coffee. No matcha. Delicious smoothie. Perfect breakfast sandwiches…read more We came during a brunch time rush but the line moved quickly. Seating was full but we waited until a table opened up. Coffee was okay. I will search for better coffee. Food was on point!! Croissant with egg, cheese, and bacon was a hit! The 45 breakfast sandwich; eggs and bacon on sourdough. Yum! Breakfast burrito with eggs, chorizo and potatoes was very filling. The place had Cholula and sriracha!! That's a sign of a winner for me! We are already planning to get açaí bowls and salads next time. And definitely more smoothies!!

Great acai on the Cape! I especially like that their acai base is not too sweet. They also have a…read morelot of cool plants inside! The service is casual, but a bit on the slow side. We tried to come back the next morning before heading home, but it was closed even though Google had it as open. Too bad, because I think this has been my fav acai so far!

Stopped by Viv's Kitchen & Juice Bar and ordered a cacao smoothie with nitro coffee mixed in --…read moresmooth, delicious, and perfectly chocolatey. Now, being from New York, I'll admit my "NY attitude" kicked in and I thought it took a bit long to prepare. Maybe I need to swap it for a more laid-back Cape Cod vibe. The staff was extremely friendly, greeted me with a smile, and made me feel welcome. Whether they were short-staffed or I just need to chill out, the end result was worth it. Highly recommend this spot for great drinks and warm service!

Delicious food, very easy to order online, straightforward, clean, and ready quickly! If you are…read morelooking for an inexpensive, fresh and tasty meal this is an excellent option! Would definitely go back.

Employees are super welcoming and nice. I had an issue with the online ordering platform where some…read moreoptions were not displayed, and they fixed it so quickly. Great food and great people!

Greta was attentive, funny, personable. Informative. Just an all-around great customer service…read moreperson to be selling ice cream & vegan ice cream! I had #vegan #Vanilla #Coconut & the Mint, which I ended up throwing out... But the vanilla was really good! Beaches & Cream offer their signature, $2 per scoop everyday, 1-2p... Such a kindness to the community! For that alone I will make them a 'go-to' when company visits, since #IceCream isn't really on my menu anymore. Easy to find, parking adequate, really good ice cream according to a friend... She liked the S'More flavor best. Totally recommend this place! Thanks, Greta!

Great service and an impressive menu. Pistachio cold brew excellent. Dubai chocolate dessert was…read moreworth the $15. Great selection of coffee, tea and ice cream options

Be sure to have Victoria make you an Espresso Martini! Great location with ambience. Bright, airy,…read morehomey. We loved it!

Well, at some point I was going to have to post a negative review, right? This was a sad stop. A…read morevery rainy morning, I'll guess other staff had trouble getting in. Still, in a mostly empty restaurant, it took way too long to just get a seat (and i couldn't get a table away from the door, even though I asked), and that was followed by a long wait to even get water, let alone coffee or my order taken. I asked for the Eggs Benedict, but was told they were out. Ok, just the simple bacon and eggs will be fine. Anyway, yes, it was awhile before the food came out. I requested eggs over medium that were beyond overcooked. The muffin? Served without butter or anything to put on it (I guess that's on me for not checking it when brought out). The bacon? The one good thing that morning. It took forever to get someone's attention for more coffee. I was really patient with the young waitress who was there seemingly by herself for the first 15-20 minutes I was there, but attentiveness didn't pick up even when three other staff joined. Then there was a long wait for the check. Finally, when I went to pay, they left with my card and came back to the table without it...a simple error that could happen any time, but just another reason to have had a negative impression of this place.