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    The Pineapple Caper Cafe

    4.4 (54 reviews)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Sunrise bowl and side of sweet potato hash
    Mina W.

    The loveliest breakfast/lunch spot in the Cape! So lovely that my friends and I came here 2 days in a row during our weekend stay in Cape Cod. It was the impeccable flavor of the basil aioli in the California sandwich for me. My friends also said that the Breakfast Burrito and Caprese Sandwich were the best they've ever had, and the smoothies = comforting creamy goodness. The only thing about this place is that they have 2 completely different menus before and after 11am, a rough deadline for a group of ten college students on vacation. I am just sad that we did not stay another day in the Cape to come here again so that I could traverse their extensive grilled cheese menu. Definitely check this place out for scrumptious breakfast and lunch options during your Cape Cod stay!

    Pastrami Caper
    Damien S.

    Fifth star, activated. Expanded lunch menu includes zesty offerings like the Cuban Caper, a Pilgrim's Pride (turkey, cranberry compote, Brie) and a real vegetal looking Pastrami Caper (meat, root slaw, Swiss on rye). Really giving Village stalwarts like Fancys and Crisp a run for their hot sandwich money. Also, it's been decided PC has the best cold brew in greater Barnstable. By me. I decided that. Muffins are good too, esp if you've got a sweet tooth. And I know you do Karen, even if you ARE a Karen. Eat a muffin. Super friendly staff willing to run a prepaid order- yes, you can order online for pickup - out to your car because your baby's asleep in the back. Love the Caper.

    Part 4

    This review is long overdue. Sorry in advance for the length. We got married in August 2022 and made the unfortunate decision to go with the Pineapple Caper as our wedding caterer. We assumed that over time, we would just accept the fact that our caterer was a disaster, but looking back nearly a year later, it remains my ONLY regret of our wedding day and the planning (even with several other hiccups on the day, which is to be expected). We decided to go with Pineapple Caper as they were local to our wedding venue and offered a food truck option. It was important to me to go with local vendors to the Cape as much as possible and they came highly recommended by our venue. We hired them for our shower as well, and while I thought the food there was completely bland and underwhelming, it was a small casual shower so it didn't bother me. We worked with Tammy Russell, the owner of the café, on our wedding menu for several months leading up to the event. We wanted a true food truck experience, which we were told was possible since they had one. However, they were completely unprepared for that and should never have offered to serve food in this way. Food trucks always have written menus in some form on the truck. I requested this, and when I was told they didn't have one, I myself (the bride) offered to write up a sign the day before so people would know what their options were. I was assured they would handle it and there would be a menu, and there wasn't. Their only response to this was, "it didn't slow things down or affect the quality of the food". That doesn't matter - your clients that are paying you asked for it, and even offered to do it themselves, and you still didn't do it. We chose to have skewers - with meat, fish, and vegetables (a mix of all 3 on one skewer). This is a pretty common menu item in various places around, and we confirmed it with them several times. However, our guests were served with MEAT (or Fish) ON A STICK. They claimed the veggies had to be separate and their reasoning was that "those items all cook at different speeds so they couldn't grill it and put the skewers together". This was absolutely mortifying to us. If they could not prepare actual skewers, they should not have offered this as a menu item to us. Many guests' skewers were COLD, many were told by Tammy and her husband that they could only have one skewer (even though we paid for at least two each), and my own fish skewer was undercooked and I couldn't eat half of it. The dinner, in general, was abysmal. We also wanted our meal to be entirely gluten free. Myself and several guests have celiac disease, and many others have varying levels of gluten sensitivity. While this was explained to the Pineapple Caper, and the menu agreed upon was entirely gluten free, Tammy chose to add Crab Cakes to the menu. We had no idea this was the case and we are fortunate that none of our guests with celiac disease consumed these, since we told everyone our menu was entirely gluten free. In addition to the food, the beverages at the wedding were a MAJOR issue. We specifically chose a venue that allowed us to purchase our own alcohol and soft drinks and bring it on site, versus having the venue or the caterer purchase it. This was a huge cost savings and we actually enjoyed picking our own drinks and working with liquor stores on the Cape. Tammy told us that we were absolutely welcome to do that, and that they, as the caterers, would even hire bartenders to serve the alcohol that we purchase. However, this too went so poorly and I am completely embarrassed by what happened. First, the non-alcoholic options were not served until AFTER the cocktail hour. The bartenders actually told our guests that their options were only water or alcohol for the cocktail hour (and actually, during our ceremony as well. We have pictures to prove that people were drinking alcohol during the ceremony). My husband brought the non-alcoholic drinks to the venue himself the morning of the wedding. We specifically explained that we had non-alcoholic options to be served during the ceremony and during cocktail hour. We had many guests who were non-drinkers, and we felt very strongly that they had multiple options. The excuse Tammy gave us was that they couldn't find the non-alcoholic options so they just didn't serve them. No one asked us or any member of the bridal party. They just chose to ignore it. This was completely unacceptable. In addition, we had a case of red wine that my husband dropped off to the Pineapple Caper the day before the wedding (along with the other alcohol) and it was never served until AFTER the cocktail hour. One of our bridesmaids realized that there was no red wine being served, and alerted me, the bride, who had to go track Tammy down after the cocktail hour to have her find it. Her excuse was "the red wine was simply an oversight". (Continued in photos)

    The avocado side
    Gilly P.

    We were very excited to hear we were getting a new lunch option in town - we've been lacking choices since Jason closed up the Osterville Village Cafe. So, we have given Pineapple Caper three chances to deliver a tasty lunch, yet each time it seems to step down a notch. When you read this on the menu, what sort of sandwich comes to mind? VEGGIE LOVER - Lettuce, tomato, sprouts, avocado, onion, red peppers, hummus Would you expect no avocado or hummus? Because both were used only as bread-wetters for what then amounted to an $8 sandwich consisting of one piece of lettuce, a sprinkling of grated carrot, a few sprouts and shards (no, they do't even bother with thin rings of red pepper, it's awkward chunks). So when I went back to have my sandwich remade they said "well, the avocado is a spread, because it's easier" which they repeated several times as I tried to counter with "that's not what the description says" "that's not avocado" "easier doesn't mean better" and "easier isn't tastier" all of which seemed to just hit the wall of "easier" without sinking in. The pleasant staff did refund my money when we came to an impasse on what makes for a good sandwich, but I'm sad to say, three strikes and you're out.

    Parker R.

    This quaint little cafe is serving up food with some major flavor. After a morning walk we decided to stop in to Pineapple Caper Cafe for a coffee. Upon walking in, we were hit with a wave of mouth watering aromas and we decided that we had to stay and grab a bite. The cafe inside is sweet with a handful of tables and a lunch counter/bar. We perched at the bar where we were promptly greeted. I decided to try the special sandwich of the day 'The Italian.' Folks...I've never felt compelled to write a review about an Italian sandwich before but holy smokes this one is the exception. The bread was warm and soft, the meats and cheese were fresh and flavorful, and the Italian dressing was jammed full of spices and herbs. This was the perfect stop and I highly recommend a visit next time you find yourself in the area.

    Storefront
    Alex M.

    The inside is very small and there is usually a long line for take out. The food and smoothies are delicious which makes the wait worth it for sure. The staff is also very friendly and attentive

    Waiting in line for lunch

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    Hi Adele, yes end of the day is a tough time in the summer months.

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    Thank you Gale! We are so happy you and your crew enjoyed your visit!

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    I loved this place. Osterville has no better place to grab a quick breakfast or lunch. highly recommend.

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    Perfect spot for a quick lunch while in town. Staff is friendly and food was fresh. It was exactly what I was looking for.

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    We highly recommend Amie Bakery!

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    4 years ago

    Burrito breakfast sandwich is the bomb! Sausage with Avocado cooked extra will not disappoint.

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    Their service and food is very good. 100% recommend trying it. The cafe is in osterville and is very welcoming.

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    This place is the worst. Not open for business when they claim they are.Even when you call ahead to confirm their operating hours.

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    Power Salad was fantastic. Would definitely have that again...it's hard to find a really healthy big salad that also looks and tastes great.

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    Thanks to our server (Peg?) and some delicious offerings, the very limited (and pricey) Mother's…read moreDay afternoon tea was a hit with my family (and me). Gratuity was included, but our service was so wonderful, we tipped on top of the tip. The turkey salad sandwich was the table favorite, and we were delighted to learn its on their regular menu! Guess we will be taking out a sandwich or two in the future... IF we can bypass buying one of their AMAZING SEAFOOD PIES in luscious sherry sauce and exploding with scallops, shrimp, fish... but I digresss. We were here for ME day (ok, so I DID take a pie on my way out...). $65 bought you 3 sandwiches, one of which was less than petite and oh so delicious with its home made pesto and brioche bun. The baby cranberry orange American scones were delicious and light (a light scone, right? Crazy), mini blueberry muffins, 3 lovely pastries and a croissant. Also included was champagne (or mimosa) and a cordial shot for your tea. It was all wonderful. Now, I'd take away a star for the young and weird counter staff. Seemed like either high school girls or early college - not really well trained (they didn't know much about anything, and were mostly confused and more interested in talking among each other)... I picked up a bag of croutons and it had a hole in it... their "fix" was to pour it into another bag! (GASP! REALLY? I hate to say this but it was a Legally Blonde moment). Thank goodness an "adult" or more mature professional stepped in and asked if I'd like a new bag... DUH, YES, RIGHT ANSWER. So the croutons and one of those evil seafood pies made it home for mom. I think the girls just need training (and some growing up to do - they weren't unpleasant, just... immature). All in all this place is beautiful, their offerings are wonderful and for the most part, the staff is great. Now that I'm here from my beloved Hudson (ok, I'm still mourning my Hudson town and former home), I expect to make Amie one of my favorite stops. OH, did I mention their coffee is also great? Time to think about one of their classes or other fancy pants-y events. Because it is "kinda" snooty with a down to earth feeling of "they LOVE what they do and do it exceedingly well".

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    It has come to my attention from a reliable source some very disturbing information I feel I need…read moreto share with my friends who live in our community and support our local eateries and shops! I will be no longer ordering food from or dine inside of what I once thought was a great local place! I'm putting them on blast hoping people will join me and boycott this place! The daily paper on Main Street and in Centerville! A local veteran has been taking a group of unhoused older vets to eat at the daily paper weekly, this man holds a group every week and pays for a group of 8 unhoused veterans to eat out! They are not disruptive, they are struggling and this man who knows the owner of the daily paper was asked to no longer bring his group of veterans there to eat! The owner said he had some complaints from other customers and just asked he take them somewhere else! I am appalled that they would even consider doing such a thing to a paying customer who is supporting our local vets who are struggling and just need a nice hot meal once a week! Maybe they aren't the cleanest or the best smelling, but that's because they have no roof over their head and a shower to clean themselves or a place to even heat up a hot meal to eat on a daily basis, but they served our country and that's all that should matter this man is paying out of his own pocket for all their meals. They sit down they eat and they leave but now they are not allowed to go to the daily paper so I am also not ever going to the daily paper. I hope everyone reads this and joins me because this is just something we as a community should not allow to happen in our town. The restaurant will try and teLl you this is false accusation but I assure you it is not!

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