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Where to Go to Fill Your Cup

Brewers & Roasters

BY LANNAN M. O’BRIEN Over the years, locals have seen a growing presence of small businesses devoted to two of our favorite things: coffee and beer. Whichever type of brew you’re into—morning or evening, hops or beans—the Cape and islands are dotted with small businesses crafting specialty sips you’re sure to savor.

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BARNSTABLE BREWING

Opened just a few years ago, this family-owned business has made a name for itself with friendly service and great beer like its raved-about Coffee Vanilla Milkshake IPA. 485 West Main St., Hyannis 774.470.6989 barnstablebrewing.com @BarnstableBrewin @Barnstable_brewing

CAPE COD BEER

Once the only brewery on the Cape, Cape Cod Beer has become known not only for its delicious beers, but its role as a gathering spot that frequently hosts community events and gives back to local nonprofits. 1336 Phinney’s Lane, Hyannis 508.790.4200 capecodbeer.com @CapeCodBeer @CapeCodBeer CAPE COD COFFEE

Enjoy freshly roasted coffee in every flavor at Cape Cod Coffee’s Mashpee Commons cafe, or visit the nearby roastery for weekly live music, a beer, and a bite to eat. Roastery & restaurant: 10 Evergreen Circle, Mashpee 508.477.2400 Cafe: 53 Market Street, Mashpee 774.361.6506 capecodcoffee.com @CapeCodCoffee @CapeCodCoffee

SNOWY OWL COFFEE ROASTERS

Snowy Owl serves high-grade, fair-trade coffee in a relaxed atmosphere, and works with cooperatives dedicated to causes like environmental sustainability and economic development. Cafe & roastery: 2624 Main Street, Brewster Espresso bar: 483 Main Street, Chatham socoffee.co @SnowyOwlCoffee @SnowyOwlCoffee

HOG ISLAND BEER CO.

A fun, family and dog-friendly spot for great brews and a bite to eat, named for a nearby island rumored to hold Captain Kidd’s buried treasure. 28 West Rd., Orleans 508.255.BEER hogislandbeerco.com @HogIslandBeer @HogIslandBeer

BAD MARTHA BEER

You’ll find nothing but good vibes from Bad Martha, whether you’re relaxing to live music at one of its farmer’s breweries or sipping something at home (like the Honey Helles, a lager made with local wildflower honey). 876 E Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth 508.444.6571 270 Upper Main St., Edgartown 508.939.4415 badmarthabeer.com @BadMarthaBeer @BadMarthaBeer B SIDE COFFEE CO.

Organic, small-batch coffee sold at Hangar B Eatery in Chatham and local retailers. Be sure to look for the B Side Coffee trailer at area farmers’ markets! Chatham 774.368.0808 bsidecoffee.com @BSideCoffeeCo @BSideCoffeeCo

THREE FINS COFFEE ROASTERS

A specialty coffee roaster that focuses on fair trade, small farm, and small lot coffees—and welcomes all to enjoy a cup at its beautiful coffeehouse in West Dennis. 581 Main Street (Route 28), West Dennis 508.619.3372 threefinscoffee.com @ThreeFinsCoffee @ThreeFinsCoffee

PROVINCETOWN BREWING CO.

Provincetown Brewing Co. makes activism—or what staff members call “draftivism”—taste delicious by donating 15 percent of profits to various causes and nonprofits. Try it at the brewery or find it at local liquor stores, bars and restaurants. 141 Bradford St., Provincetown 508.413.9076 provincetownbrewingco.comm @PTownBrewingCo @PTownBrewingCo

NAUKABOUT BEER COMPANY

A hidden gem with a lakeside beer garden, Naukabout is a cozy spot to relax and enjoy a pint. Select brews are available at local liquor stores too. 13 Lake Ave., Mashpee 508.444.9822 naukabout.com @Naukabout @Naukabout_Brewery

DEVIL’S PURSE BREWING CO.

This small brewery has gained a big following since opening in 2015, and now you can find its ever-popular Handline Kolsch (among other new brews) on tap at local bars and in cans at most liquor stores. 120 Great Western Rd., South Dennis 508.694.7171 devilspurse.com @DevilsPurse @DevilsPurseBrewing BEANSTOCK COFFEE ROASTERS

Open since 1996, this small-batch coffee roaster is all about quality, freshness, and maintaining close relationships with the customers. 165 Holmes Road, Unit 2, Eastham 508.255.9939 beanstockcoffee.com @BeanStockCoffee @BeanStockCoffee

NANTUCKET COFFEE ROASTERS

A 25-year-old small business that takes pride in hand-roasting its coffee to order and sells its products to fine restaurants across the island. Nantucket 508.228.6862 nantucketcoffee.com @NantucketCoffee @NantucketCoffee

CISCO BREWERS

Cisco’s beers have become New England staples (you’ll find Whale’s Tale and Grey Lady at almost any local bar), and while it is currently open for retail only, the island brewery is a treasured “happy place” with food trucks and entertainment in warmer months. 5 Bartlett Farm Rd., Nantucket 508.325.5929 ciscobrewers.com @CiscoBrewers @CiscoBrewers

OFFSHORE ALE CO.

In addition to its list of rotating craft brews on tap, the Vineyard’s first brewpub is a great spot to enjoy a quesadilla, burger or brick-oven pizza. 30 Kennebec Ave., Oak Bluffs 508.693.2626 offshoreale.com @OffshoreAle @OffshoreAle PIE IN THE SKY

With homemade baked goods and fresh-roasted coffee, espresso, and cocoa drinks, it’s easy to see why this seasonal bakery and cafe is a local favorite. Roastery & cafe: 10 Water Street, Woods Hole 508.540.5475 piecoffee.com @PieintheSkyWoodsHole @PieintheSkyWoodsHole

CHILMARK COFFEE COMPANY

A small, family-owned business, Chilmark’s coffee and espresso roasts can only be found at markets across the island. Chilmark 508.560.1061 chilmarkcoffeeco.com @ChilmarkCoffee @ChilmarkCoffeeCompany

SHOAL HOPE CIDERWORKS

Locally produced, small-batch hard cider with varieties like Honey Baby, which is flavored with cranberry bog honey, and Little Tart that is fermented with the juice of Cape-grown cranberries. Visit Shoal Hope’s “taproom” hosted at Cape Cod Beer in Hyannis, or find its ciders at local liquor stores. Provincetown 978.758.7860 shoalhopeciderworks.com @ShoalHope @ShoalHopeCiderWorks EAST TO WEST COFFEE

Handcrafted by a husbandand-wife team, East to West’s coffee and espresso blends are sold online and at the cozy Nat’s Nook cafe in Vineyard Haven. Edgartown 508.627.0886 easttowestcoffee.com @EasTtoWestCoffee @EasTtoWestCoffee

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