Great coffee and a pastry. That's all they serve is drinks and pastries (and some limited snacks in the cooler, potentially like a chia cup or a protein bar?). There is some limited seating inside with some outdoor seating as well. With downtown lacking a cafe like this these days, it's a great option for a quick (or not so quick coffee). It's popular and lines can be long, so if you don't get there earlier enough, you may have a bit longer of a wait. My son's nutella croissant (note they don't have chocolate croissants, only nutella) was delicious. Mostly the nutella part, the croissant part was fine. Overall, a nice coffee shop in downtown Nantucket, a little off the beaten path for a morning libation! read more

Get here early to avoid a line! Very cute spot, got a vanilla latte, a lot of milk and syrup options. Solid coffee, maybe overhyped but great aesthetic read more

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**SEASONAL DRINK: SALTED MAPLE MATCH** So delicious! Definitely tasted the maple! My first time visiting Nantucket and loved this little coffee shop. It's cute, cozy, and best of all, makes amazing coffee. read more

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Super cute store. Their baked good are very nice. I personally loved the lattes. I got different ones each day. I personally like a creamy matcha. I know that is not the proper way to drink matcha but I can't help what I like. Anyways their matcha is a little bitter for me but it's probably a proper matcha so my opinion probably doesn't matter. read more

First time visiting Nantucket and I got to try Handlebar Cafe which is located right across the street from the bus terminal. It is a simple cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. They have a selection of drinks including a variety of coffee drinks, teas and matcha latte. As a popular tourist spot, this location sells merchandise as well. There are a few hydrangea bushes outside. I tried their ice latte with vanilla and oatmilk. It wasn't too sweet and served with less ice as I requested. The service was quick and friendly. I would highly recommend. read more

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Worth the wait in line! This place is small and quaint but full of flavor! The blueberry crumble latte is out of this world. The staff is friendly and fast at delivering lattes on a busy Sunday morning. read more

Handlebar Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

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This is by far the best coffee/ cafe in town. We have visited every morning and have tried iced vanilla lattes, matchas, chias, pastries and their nitro cold brew! Their nitro cold brew is one of the best we've ever had. They also have a variety of different cold drinks to grab to go, and island papers to read while in line. The line moves fast, and they have plenty of staff working, and you're in and out! I think their drinks are VERY reasonably priced for what you get. Grab a bag of their beans to bring home. I would recommend this place to anyone! read more

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One of my favorite coffee house/bakeries on the island! Always worth the short trek to get to the Handlebar Cafe. Just look for the old blue Chevy pick-up truck in the drive way and you're there. Limited space inside, some chairs outside. Great service. Wonderful gourmet coffees, teas and some darn great pastry too! read more

Loved this coffee shop! Stopped by early in the morning, appreciate their hours! The place was already busy, good number of folks working inside, which is not surprising given the cozy vibe! Fast, friendly service and prices were reasonable! The coffee was tasty - didn't get any fancy, just their black coffee, which was full of flavor and perfectly hot! Will make sure to stop the next time I visit. Check this place out, I loved their patio. read more

Handlebar Cafe - Exterior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

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HANDLEBAR CAFE is one of the best coffee shops in the island. This cafe opens early. They have a large and quaint and air-conditioned indoor dining area. Very Nantucket. They also have a large front yard with many chairs and tables and an awesome vintage truck to boot. They have strong and delicious coffee that you can enjoy while partaking of their wifi! LONDON FOG is delicious. LATTE is a must at the beginning of your sightseeing day. Staff are beyond friendly, fast, and got our orders right. read more

Great cute spot for coffee. Went there recently during vacation. I just stopped to get some iced coffee and it was really good. There aren't too many coffee spots in town so this is definitely a place to pop by! Good quality drinks and nice space inside though there isn't much seating. read more

Great coffee & pastries! Line can get long & shop is small so if you get off the ferry wait a few to get there or scurry straight there!

Best coffee on the island? That's word on the street, and after trying 4 different places, I agree. My Americano was delicious. The service was quiet, but fine. There's seating on the inside, but we chose the director chairs on the patio and enjoyed the weather and foot traffic. Definitely go here to grab a coffee. read more

Handlebar Cafe - Outdoor patio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

This cafe is new since I was last on the island and what a wonderful addition! My latte was probably the best one I've had at a cafe/coffee shop all summer. A lot of variety of flavors and milks! One caveat is the large and small iced lattes have the same amount of espresso (one double shot), just a variation in milk quantity. Do yourself a favor and just get the small. read more

Order coffee to go this morning. Easy pick up. Limited staff interactions but they were nice. They have outdoor seating with tables. Had the cappuccino. It felt light in the cup but tasted good. read more

Highly recommend this cafe! Super welcoming and cute outdoor walk up and seating area. Inside is bright yet very cozy coffee shop energy. The music is upbeat yet not too much. The employees are friendly, and make the drinks very quickly even with constant customers. My cappuccino was made within a minute of ordering, and it was perfect! Not too sweet, not heavy at all. They don't seem to use sweetened almond milk. The espresso flavor was incredible. Added cocoa powder in the pic. 5/5. read more

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Best coffee in town. My cappuccino was heavenly. Service was super friendly. I would totally come back here and work as there's a nice little space to sit with free Wi-Fi. read more

I came here with my friend since we were staying in the area and wanted to check it out. They have a cute outdoor seating area, and some tables inside as well. Their drink menu is pretty extensive and they also have pastries and other light fare to eat. They sell coffee, hats and other merch with their logo on it and the service was great. I would definitely recommend if you find yourself in Nantucket. read more

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Great beverage selections with additional cold beverages and small selection of bakery items. Across the street from town shuttle bus stop. Perfect location just out of town by two blocks. read more

I found this super cute freshly ground coffee shop on the island of Nantucket. It's not easy to find a place that truly has great coffee, even after reading reviews. The perception of great coffee truly lies with the individual and what might be great to one, not so much to the next. For me, Handlebar aced all my coffee needs, considering the availability of great coffee on the island is slim to none. Easy to order, and they have a cute few tables & chairs outside to sip & watch the people go by. It is also dog friendly with water bowls at the ready. It's kind of off the beaten path so it's not super busy. That made it all the more attractive to me. It's almost like a neighborhood joint with locals frequenting the place. It's also across the street from a bus depot which didn't really make any difference to the volume of people in the coffee shop. read more

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Great coffee, great lemon cake, great service. What else needs to be said. Oh, when you walk in this is the Nantucket vibe you are expecting and it's not overpriced like the Lemon Press downtown. read more

The worst matcha ever!!!! Ordered a vanilla iced matcha with light ice with almond milk. A 10 year old was taking my order and only wrote down iced matcha. They got my order wrong... The matcha it's self was watery bc they fil the whole cup up with ice and also added no sweetener. I had them remake it but it still did not taste good. I had to go over to the corner table to add some more milk and simple syrup. Definitely don't go here for matcha! read more

Handlebar Cafe - Iced Matcha (way to dark for matcha) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

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Don't have dark roast coffee Their medium roast ok, but with twenty different lattes, mocha and endless specialty coffees, having no Dark roast sucks. Muffins are good. read more

The coffee & pastry were both good. The building was cute and picturesque. The staff were unfriendly, barely spoke, charged us for, but forgot to give us our 2nd pastry. No one said good morning, they barely answered our questions for suggestions, gave one word answers, and caused our excitement for being there to diminish. read more

Got coffees here with my husband. I actually didn't even go inside because I had the kids in a double stroller, my husband went inside and ordered and brought it out to us. So couldn't even tell you what it looks like inside. But it was nice sitting outside and they had a cool classic car sitting out there with their logo on it. I had the vanilla oat milk latte and it was delicious, really enjoyed it. Yes, this place was expensive but I think everywhere here is lol. read more

We were thrilled to have discovered this coffee shop on the island. It was a blisteringly hot day and we needed a pick me up after our ferry ride. They had a long line but it was worth the wait. A delicious iced americano was had! The staff is quite young and they try to work quickly to meet the needs of all their customers. The blueberry muffin was also so tasty and fresh. They brew compass coffee which we had never heard of before being from the west coast and we really loved it. One of the owners of Compass was there visiting that day. Would highly recommend a visit for a cuppa! read more

My favorite Coffee Shop - ACK Love biking around ACK, stopping in for delicious coffee and friendly atmosphere read more

Handlebar Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

$9 for the worst latte I've ever hard ! Was barely lukewarm and was so weak I could barely taste any coffee just a cup of sadness and foam very disappointing read more

One of the best coffee in town .... First time i tried the lavender coffee its so good i just add some coconut syrup taste way too good lol! This is your spot don't miss it ... service is fast ambiance is welcoming .. read more

Quick and easy. Great coffee. Nice pastry selection. Location is easy to get in and out of. Very convenient place for some morning joe.

Really good coffee! Probably best I've had on Nantucket. I wish they had some more food options but it is a coffee shop after all. Definitely recommend this place! read more

The best coffee on the island hands down. Get the nitro cold brew, unlike any other nitro you have ever had. Great walk from the ferry down the bike path which a nice coffee reward at the end! Lots of outdoor seating both in the front and in the back garden. Also the bus terminal is across the street, easy access to everything on Nantucket. read more

Handlebar Cafe - Nitro cold brew with cream and sugar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Cute cafe right off of Main Street in downtown Nantucket across the street from the Greyhound bus station. Limited outdoor seating with lots of options to hide under the shade on a hot summer day. I had the ice coffee. It was robust blend, just how I like it. I'd stop by here again if I was in the area. read more

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Good, not great. The owner is very accommodating, we went during Covid and our child has sensory issues but he was more than happy to work with us to make sure we got to try it. The park straws were a tad flimsy and mine was no longer usable before I could finish my coffee. I'd probably go back if I am ever in the area again. read more

Yum!!!! Best coffee we found on Nantucket. This place is great. And for non-dairy folks, they have oat milk! Also, if you get there early enough, my husband said the scones are great as well. We made it our morning stop. They do have order ahead online as an option, but we never used it. Even with people there, they move pretty fast. read more

Handlebar Cafe - Oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

My husband and I visited on a cold, rainy, and windy day. I had this coffee shop bookmarked on my collection in my Yelp app. I was I researched so we knew exactly where to go. We enjoyed our first visit grabbing lattes and muffins to go. Our second visit was even better when we took the time to take a seat, enjoy our hot drinks, and read the literature provided. This is an eclectic little shop we're all are welcomed, even your furry friends. Everyone we encountered was friendly and knowledgeable of the many options. We will visit this again on our next trip to Nantucket. read more

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Decent nitro , subpar cookies and really rude service by the woman that was preparing the coffee today at 245 PM.

Great coffee but very strange hand written prices on board are very incorrect. Ordered 3 drinks and price cost $8 extra than board - might be nice for workers to at least let you know prices on board are incorrect or not have a board at all if it's completely wrong. read more

It was a very rainy and cold day today, so we decided to duck into Handlebar for to warm up and grab a quick coffee. The cafe had a very cozy and inviting atmosphere, and the counter service was very quick. I only got a cheese stick (lol), but my friend got a latte which she described as being "perfectly foamy and delicious" read more

Handlebar Cafe - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Things I loved about Handlebar: - Dog friendly! - Nice staff - The option for a "cup of sunshine" coffee beverage Things that were okay about Handlebar: - Dark roast was middle of the road when it came to coffees I've like (not as bad as Starbucks, not as good as ones like Stumptown) Things I didn't love about Handlebar: - The 20 minute wait to order and receive two drip coffees and a "cup of sunshine" - The inaccuracy of my "cup of sunshine" order (ordered iced and almond milk, came out and made with whole milk) which I admittedly did not flag because I was ready to get out of there Given I'm not a regular and seeing these other reviews, I'm guessing I hit them up on a challenging morning so would give them another shot next time I'm on ACK. read more