Ice Cream: Perfect After the Beach (Or Before!)

What’s better than ice cream on a summer day? It’s the stuff that memories are made of. Generations of kids have made those memories at Lil’ Caboose Ice Cream since they opened in 1962. Lil’ Caboose serves award-winning Richardson’s Ice Cream from a family-run dairy farm operation in Middleton, MA. They offer a wide array of hard ice cream flavors, with classics like Butter Pecan and Rum Raisin alongside German Chocolate Cake and Phantomberry, plus frozen yogurt and sherbert. And they have vegan and gluten-free options.

Cape Cod Creamery offers gourmet ice cream just off Route 28 on Theater Colony Rd. Founded twenty years ago, their flavors are named after Cape Cod locations and features, like Sandbar Swirl, Ferry Strawberry, Iyannough Cookie Dough, Bass River Black Raspberry, and Bayview Beach Brownie. Cape Cod Creamery ice cream is denser than most, making it very smooth, and they have won several awards including Cape Cod’s Best Ice Cream.

The Skipper Chowder House’s ice cream shack lets you order from a window and enjoy your sweet treat by the ocean. They offer specialty sundaes like the Old Salty Dog (sea salt caramel) and the Davy Jones Locker (brownie sundae), and the family favorite Sea Monster (six scoops of ice cream, hot fudge, fresh bananas, strawberries, whipped cream, chopped walnuts, chocolate chips and cherries!). The ice cream shack has both soft serve (vanilla, chocolate, or twist) and hard ice cream in many fun flavors including Smuggler’s Beach Chocolate, Skipper’s Strawberry, and Blackbeard’s Cookie Dough. You can also choose from a wide range of toppings. It’s a short detour away from Route 28 to South Shore Drive, but worth it!

For a taste of Italy right here on Cape Cod, try Caffè Gelato Bertini, where you’ll find traditional and surprising gelatos and sorbetto flavors made from scratch with simple ingredients. What’s the difference between gelato and ice cream? Gelato is made with milk instead of cream and is churned more slowly to make it dense and smooth. Caffe Gelato Bertini uses fresh ingredients and offers 24 gelato flavors which rotate every day. Complement your treat with espresso and coffee drinks or homemade Italian soda.

Hot or Cold Baked Goods to Start or End Your Day

Hole in One is a bakery and coffee shop that offers hand-cut donuts in a range of flavors, cupcakes, eclairs, and chocolate chip, sugar, and toffee sugar cookies. One specialty is their French toast coffee rolls! Add a hot or cold beverage to go with your selection. If you need a cake for a special occasion while you’re visiting Yarmouth, the Hole in One staff can design the perfect one.

Scapicchio’s Bakery offers Italian pastries like cannoli and Neapolitans, plus cakes and cookies including biscotti, amaretti, and chocolate chip. They also have pies: apple, lemon, ricotta, blueberry, Boston cream – and whoopie!

Candy: All the Favorites for You and Your Kids

Candy Co. sells thousands of candy confections, including specialty chocolates, fudge, taffy, and nuts from all over the world. They also make their own line of fudge and taffy locally. Kids (and adults) can fill a wicker basket with individual pieces, just like the old-fashioned candy store you remember!

Next door, Cape Cod Salt Water Taffy has been making taffy since 1952 and today is one of the few remaining authentic taffy makers. You – and your kids – can fill a box, choosing from over 30 flavors, including root beer, fluffernutter, and double chocolate!

Sweets Galore

There’s no better time to indulge in sweets than when you’re on vacation. And if you’re going to indulge, it had better be delicious! Enjoy your time here in Yarmouth, where the candy, pastries, and ice cream you and your family desire are just down the street.

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Whether you need to bring back some special gifts when you return home or want a reminder of your trip to Cape Cod, Yarmouth has lots of options.

Jewelry, Clothes, Flowers, and Cape Cod Souvenirs on Route 28

Bass River Mercantile is an old-fashioned general store located in a restored 200-year-old building near its namesake river. Bass River Mercantile stocks the products of local artists and makers, including the Original Cape Cod Chokers, artisan soaps, and pottery. The shop features a room dedicated to Christmas decorations, lots of Cape Cod souvenirs, and plenty of gift options for you to take home.

Adrene Jewelers is a family business that carries LeStage® Cape Cod & Convertible Jewelry, including the famous Cape Cod bracelet, as well as nautically themed jewelry, estate pieces, and gold, diamond, and birthstone jewelry. The store is operated by an applied jewelry professional/gemologist who has multiple certifications from the Gemological Institute of America. You’ll find the perfect piece of jewelry here – or if you need a repair while on vacation, Adrene Jewelers does that too!

Another local family business is Cathy’s Place in West Yarmouth. Cathy sells fun, high quality resort wear and accessories for active women. She provides a one-on-one shopping experience to her customers. Brands on offer include Lulu B Clothing and Ethyl Clothing, as well as her own exclusive line of Cathy’s Resort Wear.

Need flowers or a gift basket for a special occasion that falls during your visit to Cape Cod? Lily’s Florist and Gifts offers same-day delivery in South Yarmouth, or you can pick up your order at the shop on Route 28. Lily’s offers a wide range of options for you to choose from, or their designers can create a custom bouquet or gift basket. They also provide delivery across the country through a network of florists if you need to send a thoughtful gift while you’re here.

The Silver Unicorn has been open in South Yarmouth for over 40 years. They offer 14K gold and sterling silver fine jewelry; a range of nautical jewelry including Cape Cod maps, compass rose pendants, and anchor, shell, lighthouse, and flip-flop charms; and Cape Cod bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. One of their specialties is sterling silver birthstone rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Another is their own collection of silver unicorn jewelry.

Specialty Foods, Décor, and More on Route 6A

If you’ve got folks back home who are foodies, or just love something yummy, try the Lighthouse Keeper’s Pantry in Yarmouth Port. The owner, a native of the Port, makes her own sauces, jams, and condiments, first sold from a farm stand and now available at the shop, alongside baking mixes, coffee, salts and spices, and cute merch. Need a bite while out shopping? The adjacent café serves baked goods and pastries, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, and a series of specialty drinks, including the Fluffy Seagull which became a viral trend this year. It’s a peanut butter and fluff latte, and you should definitely try it!

Just Picked Gifts features everything from cards to calendars, candles to health & beauty, and of course, lots of Cape Cod items you can keep as a souvenir of your time here or bring home as presents. Located in the original Christmas Tree Shop, Just Picked Gifts has been open for nearly 15 years, and has three separate spaces at the corner of Route 6A and Willow Street, including a red barn filled with holiday décor!

Also in Yarmouth Port, you’ll find Voila! Designs by Frederique. Frederique is a Frenchwoman who studied at L’ecole des Beaux Arts and brought her love of painting with her to America. She shows her love of horses and flowers in her designs, and her store offers hand painted ceramics, scarves, bags, candles, ornaments, and more.

Harvest of Barnstable, despite its name, is another Yarmouth Port shop, just off Route 6A on Willow Street. Harvest of Barnstable is locally owned and employs artists and designers who hand craft their beautiful botanical and shell wreaths and arrangements. They also sell candles and lighting, gifts, and fragrances. You’ll wow someone special – or treat yourself – with a gift from here!

Something for Everyone

No matter the weather, Yarmouth’s shops are open and here for you when you need to take home a special gift for family, friends, or co-workers. You can stock up for the holidays in advance with decorations and presents. And if you want a treasure to remind you of your wonderful Cape Cod vacation, you’ll definitely find one – or many!