Downtown Orleans is a top spot to check out while vacationing on Cape Cod because there’s so much activity crammed into a small area. After all, this section of town has a mini golf course, multiple shopping venues, a bowling alley, some excellent parks, and access to Orleans Town Cove within a few blocks of each other.
Orleans also has a wonderful dining scene, as you’ll encounter nearly any cuisine type you’re seeking while exploring the town. However, there will be times when you just want a quick sandwich, and, fortunately, Orleans has you covered.
Here’s a look at the top five sandwich shops to visit in Orleans, MA, during your Cape Cod vacation
1) Hot Chocolate Sparrow
The first thing you’ll notice about Hot Chocolate Sparrow is that there’s a lot going on once you walk through its doors. This spot is mainly known as a coffee shop, although it also features ice cream, chocolates, dessert bars, frozen drinks, and, of course, sandwiches.
The shop has multiple counters you can order from, depending on what you’re looking to try, helping shorten lineups inside the building.
As far as the sandwich menu goes, you’ll find a diverse list of egg sandwiches for breakfast and a lunch menu featuring popular options like ham, turkey, chicken salad, grilled cheese, and veggie. They even have a grilled chocolate sandwich for those searching for a sweet treat after lunch.
Hot Chocolate Sparrow is located on Old Colony Way, just off Main Street in downtown Orleans.
2) JoMama’s Cape Cod
JoMama’s is a coffee and bagel shop that opens at 7:00 AM every morning to catch the commuter crowd but stays open into the afternoon for vacationers. The eatery serves bagels from Davidovich Bagels in Queens, New York, and carries a wide selection of hot and iced coffee beverages.
The sandwich menu at JoMama’s is legendary, too, as they feature a few veggie options, in addition to their chicken club, chicken salad, buffalo chicken, ham, turkey, and tuna salad options.
You can also design your own sandwich from their list of meats, cheeses, and other toppings, or select a hot sandwich like the Cuban, Reuben, hot veggie, or smoked bacon.
JoMama’s is conveniently located on the Old King’s Highway, directly across from the Orleans Marketplace mall.
3) Izzo’s Pizza
Izzo’s Pizza sits on the sound end of downtown on Route 6A and has a menu featuring appetizers, salads, and pizza. It also has a diverse sandwich menu featuring various subs and grinders, including their famous meatball parmesan toasted sub and deli grinder.
You can also select hot sandwiches like the Reuben, BLT, steak and cheese, and hot pastrami options from the menu at Izzo’s Pizza at this counter-service eatery and enjoy your meal in-house or to-go at your vacation rental.
While Izzo’s isn’t necessarily known for its sandwiches, these delicious menu items make this spot worth your time.
4) 3 Fools
3 Fools is a small counter-service diner on Route 6A that carries pizza, salad, wings, and sandwiches for its customers. Perhaps the first thing you’ll notice about 3 Fools is the affordable pricing, but the number of toppings they have for their pizza and sandwiches is a close second.
Sandwich options at 3 Fools include their meatball and Italian subs, chicken parm, gyros, and grilled cheese, all of which are made in-house using fresh ingredients.
Although 3 Fools is a tiny establishment you’d probably miss if you don’t know what to look for, the quality and size of its menu make it well worth a visit.
5) Viv’s Kitchen & Juice Bar
Viv’s Kitchen & Juice Bar is quickly becoming a popular spot in Orleans, thanks to its freshly-squeezed juice, smoothies, soups, and acai bowls. They also have an extensive sandwich menu available between 11:00 AM and close, giving visitors another reason to stop by its Orleans Marketplace location.
The sandwich menu has hot options like turkey, fried chicken, Cubano, steak and cheese, chicken salad, and portabella, in addition to cold sandwiches like turkey, roast beef, ham, and veggie.
The food at Viv’s Kitchen is generally pretty healthy, making it an excellent option if you’re looking for a guilt-free lunch while vacationing on the Cape.
Grab a Sandwich For Lunch
Most spots on this list allow both dine-in and take-out, so you can either sit and enjoy your sandwich at the restaurant, take it to a nearby park or beach, or return to eat at your Cape Cod vacation rental.
There’s no shortage of outstanding lunch spots on the Cape, so take the time to check out a few while spending your vacation in this beautiful part of the country.
