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Where to Eat Pizza in Sandwich, Massachussetts

March 20, 2011 By Nelle Leave a Comment

Sandwich Pizza House

Pizza picnics at the beach are a wonderful part of summer on Cape Cod. Nothing could be easier than calling one of our local pizza shops, picking up the pizza, and heading to the beach for an easy and refreshing meal. A pizza and a can of soda or bottle of water and you’ve got the perfect meal with a view. Sandwich has several pizza shop options for you to choose from. In Sandwich Village there’s the Sandwich Pizza House, Emelia’s Pizza and Italian Specialties, Sweet Tomatoes, and Lelli’s Pizza. In the southern portion of Sandwich, you’ll find Surfs Up Pizza & Seafood and Domino’s Pizza

The Sandwich Pizza House is a traditional pizza shop with a counter, lots of booths that easily seat six, and a really large, big-screen television that you can  see from any of the booths. While Sandwich Pizza is kid friendly, it’s never overwhelmed with kids. So grown-ups can definitely enjoy a beer with their pizza and watch the game and get caught up with all the other folks hanging out on there. (Matt and I usually get a large pizza with sausage, green peppers, onions, and olives – very delicious!)

Sweet Tomatoes Pizza

Sweet Tomatoes Pizza serves thin crust Neapolitan pizza. You walk in and the kitchen and counter is own your left and a bar and tables with television is on your right. It also has a beer and wine license so you can enjoy an adult beverage with your pizza. It’s a bit more upscale than the Sandwich Pizza House.

Emelias Pizza and Italian Specialties is a cozy little bistro with a few  tables for you linger and enjoy your pizza. The Caprese Pizza ($11.95 or $16.95) is a customer favorite featuring fresh mozzrella prosciutto, basil, tomatoes, olive oil and garlic. There is no television and they don’t have a beer and wine license.

Surf’s Up Pizza and Seafood feels more like a family restaurant than an pizza parlor. It’s very large and serves many more dishes than just pizza. There is an extensive list of beers and wine available. You can also schedule your child’s birthday party there. In fact they have a fun feature where kids can make their own pizza at the table. While the kids parties are usually in their own corner of the restaurant, there’s no wall separation, so if you’re there while the parties going on, you’ll know. And some times if you’re in the mood – these kinds of festivities can bring out the child in us. There are several televisions available to watch.

Emelia's Pizza

Price of a Cheese Pizza I think the best way to compare the price level in a Pizza shop it to look at the size and price of a small and large cheese pizza. Lelli’s Pizza isn’t open. I’ll update in a few weeks after they’re open!  Of course all prices are subject to change without notice. The phone numbers are included if you want to order.

Cape Cod Geography Lesson You’ll also notice in the information below that the Surf’s Up Pizza is located in Forestdale and not Sandwich. Forestdale is an unofficial village of Sandwich and some of the GPS and mapping software have adopted it as it’s own entity. So to get the location on the map to show up correctly I had to input Forestdale and not Sandwich.

Surf's Up Pizza & Seafood

Sandwich Pizza House Small (10-inch) $6.45 – Large (16-inch) $9.95 Phone (508)888-5104
Sweet Tomatoes Pizza Small (15-inch) $11.95 – Large (20-inch) $16.95 Phone (508)888-5979
Emelia’s Pizza Small (12-inch) $8.95 – Large (18-inch) $13.95 Phone (508)888-0228
Surf’s Up Pizza Small (10-inch) $5.95 – Large (14-inch) $8.99 Phone (508)888-5944

Here’s a handy map of Sandwich Pizza Shops so you can see the location of each pizza shop.

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    Spring Garden Inn – A Naturalist’s Cape Cod Hotel on Route 6A in Sandwich, Massachusetts

    March 18, 2011 By Nelle Leave a Comment
    Sprin Garden Inn, a Cape Cod Hotel on Route 6A Sandwicn, Mass USA

    Spring Garden Inn, Route 6A, Sanwich, Massachusetts

    The Spring Garden Inn is a quaint, shingled motel on the south side of Route 6A Sandwich. It was built in a different time, when structures respected the landscape and had no need to dominate it. It’s light grey and geen colors complement the landscape. Take a look to the right and you’ll see a special part of the Spring Garden Inn – it’s backyard. Perhaps no other Cape Cod hotel is so linked to the marsh and wetlands environment as the Spring Garden Inn. The grounds slope gently to the 2,500-acre Scorton Creek Conservation Preserve. If you love to paddle this is a wonderful spot. The area is filled with birds and wildlife. Sit quietly on your porch in a handcrafted Appalachian rocker or lounge in a hammock on the grounds – and watch the birds and other wildlife wander by. If you want to cool off, there’s an outdoor pool to enjoy on warm days.

    A complementary breakfast of fresh baked pastries, coffee and tea is served from 8 AM to 10 AM. All guest rooms are air conditioned or heated with television and telephones. The grounds have grills with picnic tables – and lots of places to sit and appreciate Mother Nature.

    Spring Garden Inn, Route 6A, East Sandwich, Mass. USA

    Here's the front of the Spring Garden Inn!

    You’re just a short walk from Momo’s Food Emporium which has a wonderful assortment of daily specials. For example on Tuesday you’ll find a Ham and Brie Panini, Tomato Basil Soup, and a Butternut Squash Rollotini on the menu. I can personally vouch for the giant cupcakes for dessert! So you can grill or you can do gourmet take out.  But most of all you can enjoy a relaxed evening with friends and family on Cape Cod.

    The rooms are traditional Cape Cod decor, many with Knotty Pine walls. Just seeing the decor will bring you to a relaxed frame of mind.

    Rates are reasonable during the Summer Season expect to pay somewhere in the range of $105 to $130 per night per room plus tax. But this is always subject to change, so give Inn Keepers Linda and Jesse a call at (866)345-5641 to confirm the rates and availability.

    Here’s a map of the Spring Garden Inn location
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    Mrs. Mugs – Whimsical Gifts with Attitude on Route 6A in Sandwich

    March 13, 2011 By Nelle Leave a Comment
    Mrs Mugs Gift Shop Sandwich Massachusetts
    Jewelry Display Mrs Mugs Gift Shop Route 6A Sandwich MA

    Mrs Mugs is your best source for the fun and funky side of Cape Cod life. It’s where you’ll get your crocs, your NME (No More Execuses) gear, your very cool tattooed steel cuff bracelets, or your status Cape Cod bracelet. Greenies will adore the funky candy wrapper bags.

    Mrs. Mugs tells us that Zable Charms and braclets are the hottest selling items in the store. Beautiful in their own right, they are also compatible with Pandora, Chamilla, Troll Beads and Biagi jewelry.

    Check out the unique and handmade Got All Your Marbles? jewelry. You’ll get either a ring, earring or pendant setting and a bag of marbles. You can interchange the marble to suit your outfit or mood.

    Mrs. Mugs is located at 680 Route 6A, Sandwich, Massachusetts near the Sandwich-Barnstable Townline. You can call them at (508)362-6462.

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    Snow Goose Gift Shop – Nautical Decor and Unique Gift Ideas

    March 13, 2011 By Nelle Leave a Comment

    Nautical Decor and Clothing at the Snow Goose Gift Shop, Route 6A, Sandwich, MA

    Add a nautical flair to your summer wardrobe with these carefree Starfish Sandals from the Snow Goose Gift Shop. According to shop owner Donna Thomas these sandals are the must have item for the women who frequent her store’s clothing section.

    If you’re a lighthouse enthusiast, looking to incorporate nautical decor into your home’s design, then this lighthouse rug is perfect home accessory.

    The Snow Goose Gift Shop bright and welcoming with a unique selection  of clothing, gifts and home decor including Willow Tree Angels, Dept 56, Lenox, Fontanini nativity sets, Marion Heath greeting cards, and Cape Cod Jewelry.

    Members of Red Sox nation will love the Red Sox clothing, teddy bears, signs, and home accessories. The Snow Goose Gift Shop is arranged in a series of well-themed alcoves allowing you to easily browse for unusual and unique gifts for friends and families. If you want to encourage a friend or family member through a difficult period there are many inspirational gifts.

    Snow Goose Gift Shop Location The Snow Goose Gift Shop is on Route 6A near the Bourne-Sandwich town line, at the intersection of Tupper Road, Route 130, and Route 6A. There is lots of parking and easy access. The official address is 2 Tupper Road and the telephone number is (508)888-8441.

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    Sandwich Lodge and Resort, Route 6-A, Sandwich, Massachusetts, USA

    March 6, 2011 By Nelle Leave a Comment
    Pet-friendly Sandwich Hotel on Cape Cod
    Sandwich Lodge and Resort, Route 6-A, Sandwich, Massachusetts

    The Sandwich Lodge and Resort is located on  beautiful grounds on Route 6-A in Sandwich, Massachusetts. It is a pet-friendly hotel, with your pets being welcome if you stay in one of their Standard Motel Rooms.

    A Standard Motel Room includes either 2 double beds or 1 king bed, mini-fridge and microwave, table with 2 chairs, in-room climate control and a prviate bath. These rooms are conveniently located on the first floor next to the parking area. On the other hand, if you have pet allergies, you might want to stay in the other types of rooms, where pets are excuded.  

    A second room choice is the One Room Suite, which is larger version of the Standard Motel Room with a kitchenette that adds a sink to the mini-fridge and microwave included in the Standard Motel Room. The One Room Suites are located on the first and second floor. If you are on the first floor, you might have a sliding glass door that exits on to the parking area.

    Deluxe Suites have two-rooms. A bedroom with either a king bed or 2 double beds, closet, and television. The sitting room includes a pull-out sofa, television, table with two chairs, kitchenette as decribed in the One Room Suite. It also has individual climate control. These rooms are located on the first and second floors adjacent to the indoor pool.

    For a romantic getaway, choose a Jacuzzi Suite. This is a single room with king size bed, television with HBO, private balcony overlooking indoor pool, individual climate control, microwave and mini-fridge and of course a Jacuzzi bath for two.

    A complimentary deluxe continental breakfast is served poolside. It does have both an indoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool.

    The Sandwich Lodge and Resort is right across the street from a Stop & Shop grocery store, so you don’t have to worry about bringing any food to stock the mini-fridge. It’s also right next door to the British Beer Company, which serves great meals and has live music most Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. I think it is one of the best music venues on Cape Cod.

    Call the Sandwich Moter Lodge and Resort at 800-282-535 or 508-888-2275 for info on room rates and availability.

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    Seafood Sam’s Restaurant at Sandwich Marina

    February 27, 2011 By Nelle Leave a Comment
    Seafood Sams Sandwich, Falmouth, Yarmouth

    Seafood Sam's at the Sandwich Marina

    Seafood Sam’s is my favorite place in Sandwich to get a seafood platter. Whenever I’m out walking on a summer day, that’s what I end up saying at least half a dozen times. Tourists are always stopping their car and rolling down their window and shouting, “Do you live here. Where do YOU eat.” And it’s the truth. For a reasonably priced seafood meal and fast service, eat at Seafood Sam’s. Do I only eat there, no, but I eat there alot.

    Tak a look to the left and you can see the back of the Seafood Sam’s in Sandwich, with the outdoor balcony. This is the perfect, family friendly seafood restaurant.

    (True story. My mom passed out from dehydration after a colonoscopy and was rushed back to the hospital by ambulance. After spending the morning being rehydrated, she was sent home with orders to eat stuff like tea and toast. Not my mother! I asked her what would taste good and she said, “Fish and chips from Seafood Sam’s.” So that’s what we did. Not what the doctor ordered, but she enjoyed every mouthful.)

    You can call ahead and have your meal waiting. Seafood Sam’s in Sandwich is located at the Sandwich Marina and Canal Recreation Area. So you can grab your meal and go sit on a bench overlooking the marina and enjoy the scenery and a great meal. If you decide to eat at the restaurant, there is no table service. You walk in and place your order, they give you a red lobster gizmo and it beeps when you’re order is ready. Don’t worry if there’s line. These guys are service pros. It moves quite quickly. While you’re waiting you can scope out a table. If the weather is good there’s an outdoor balcony.

    Seafood prices change every day with what the fishermen catch. So I can’t quote you a meal price. But generally Seafood Sam’s prices are as good as they get.

    In addition to the Sandwich location, you’ll also find Seafood Sam’s restaurants in Falmouth and Yarmouth. The views in the other locations aren’t as good, but the food is. Sometimes they close in the winter for a while, so it’s best to call in the off-season and see if they’re open – 508-888-4629. If you need a street address for your GPS, it’s 6 Coast Guard Road, Sandwich, MA.

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    Cape Cod Canal Recreation Area

    February 26, 2011 By Nelle Leave a Comment

    The Bourne Bridge over the Cape Cod Canal

    The Cape Cod Canal is the first thing that you see when you drive to Cape Cod. When it was built in 1914 it changed us from a 60-mile piece of land sticking out into the Atlantic Ocean into an island. Most people don’t think of Cape Cod as an island until they try to get to us on a busy Friday afternoon. There are only two ways to drive on and off Cape Cod – the Sagamore and Cape Cod bridges. That’s four lanes on and four lanes off. 

    The canal was built so that merchant ships could avoid the dangerous waters off of Provincetown. It also provides a more direct route between Boston and other east coast seaports. While shipping time and safety were the reasons for the construction of the canal, most people view the Cape Cod Canal as a recreation area.

    There are wide paved walkways on both sides of the canal. They are popular spots for walkers, runners and bicyclists and lots of dog walkers We all manage to peacefully co-exist as we get our daily exercise. You’ll also find convenient public restrooms. You’ll also see lots of fisherman sitting along the banks. I’ve been told that it’s one of the best fishing spots on Cape Cod – especially when the “stripers are running.” There are benches for you to sit on if you need a rest. Many of us just make ourselves comfortable on the grass as we watch the boats and large ships go by.

    Seafood Sams Restaurant at the Cape Cod Canal

    Seafood Sam's Restaurant at the Cape Cod

    If you find yourself getting hungry there’s several options for you. You can have an elegant lunch or dinner at the Aqua Grille, with its excellent marina view. For a more casual and family-friendly atmosphere, try Seafood Sam’s. They have a great open air balcony that you can sit on and enjoy the Canal View. Buy your fresh seafood at Joe’s Lobster Mart (a canal-side tradition since 1971) and take it back home for a delicious seafood grill or barbecue.The Sandwich Marina is the focal point of the recreation area. Just visiting it and looking at all of the boat names makes me feel like I’m on vacation. My favorite boat name lately has been Luna-Sea. That describes the way many of us feel about boating and sailing on Cape Cod. During the winter, most of the boats come out of the water and are stored nearby. You’ll see both recreational boats and commercial fishing vessels. Sandwich Marina on the Cape Cod Canal

    Sandwich Marina at the Cape Cod Canal

    Sandwich Marina on the Cape Cod Canal

    There’s even a tot lot childrens’ playground, where you can let the kids blow of steam, while you relax. If you’d like to learn more about the history, construction and operation of the Canal be sure to stop in at the Canal Visitor Center. It’s run by the Army Corps of Engineers and is open for the summer, generally from May to October, with FREE Admission. There’s a 41-foot US Army Corp of Engineers patrol boat for the kids, a continuously-playing documentary about the history and ecology of the Cape Cod Canal. You can also see real-time radar images of the canal. And when you need a rest, check out the rocking chairs on the back deck.

    All in all the Cape Cod Canal Recreation Area is a great place for a family to spend an afternoon. You can walk along the canal, watch the boats, let the little kids play in the tot lot, learn some interesting facts about the Cape Cod Canal, and eat some great food. And most of it is FREE!

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    For a Cape Cod Family Vacation – the Country Acres Motel in Sandwich

    March 11, 2009 By Nelle Leave a Comment
    Country Acres Motel, Sandwich Motel, Massachusetts

    Country Acres Motel on Route 6A in Sandwich, Massachusetts

    The Country Acres Motel is lcoated on Route 6A just outside of the Historic Sandwich Town Center. Its grounds have a very spacious feel to them. A large pool with seating area is at the center of the courtyard, which is adjacent to the Great Salt Marsh of Cape Cod Bay. Sometimes if you have small children, it’s easier to let them play in the pool than to schlepp them to the beach. That way there’s a quiet room for nap time and you own clean bathroom is nearby as well. The rooms also have refrigerators and microwaves, so you can save on simple meals and snacks. There’s also a complimentary continental breakfast, except during the winter.

    The Crow Farm Stand is right across the street so you can get fresh fruit, veggies, and baked goods. Even take a farm tour! It’s been there forever and is a Sandwich tradition.

    2011 Room Rates

    The room rates differ by season, but they are still in the affordable range for a family vacation. If you want to come to Cape Cod in the Spring (May 1 to June 18) or Fal (August 30 to October 31), you can get a room with 1 Queen Bed from $74 to $84; a room with 2 Double Beds from $$84 to $94; and a larger room with 2 Double Beds and a pull-out couch from $89 to $99.

    During the summer season you’ll still find affordable motel rates. A room with 1 Queen Bed ranges from $95 to $115; a room with 2 Double Beds ranges from $105 to $125; and the largest rooms with 2 Double Beds and a pull-out couch range from $115 to $135.

    All the rooms have Cable TV, Direct dial telephone with voice-mail and data port, Individually controlled heat and air conditioning, Refrigerator, Microwave, Private bath, Hairdryers, Iron and Ironing Board, Dead bolt lock and view port, Cross-ventilation.

    The Details. All rooms are nonsmoking. Rates subject to 9.7% State and Local Tax. Additional Persons at $10.00 per Adult, $5.00 per Child (10 and under). Cot or Crib at $10.00. Deposits subject to 7 day cancellation. Cottage subject to 14 day cancellation.

    All of this is subject to change without notice. So you really should call them at 508-888-2878.

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