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Bring a picnic lunch to Chatham Vineyards, spread out a blanket or sit at one of the outdoor tables and relax with your favorite bottle of wine.
While you could pack your own PBJs, why would you with so many talented chefs and delicious eateries nearby? May we recommend . . .
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Don’t let the words grab-and-go fool you. The food here is so special you will #CravetheCape once you taste one of these fresh sandwiches. Cravings is where turkey, bacon, gouda and chipotle aioli on croissant square is called the Tazewell and roast beef, Swiss, crave sauce and romaine on focaccia is the Northampton. They sell salads, too, including one with cranberries and toasted pecans with a house balsamic vinaigrette that you can add roast chicken to. Pick up a side of pimento cheese, chicken salad or Greek pasta salad. Lots of choices, including desserts. Great prices. Cravings at 233 Mason Ave., in Cape Charles, is open Tuesday-Thursday from 10:30-6 and Fridays and Saturdays, 10:30-8. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Find sandwiches, wraps, salads, baked goods, smoothies, ice cream and Eastern Shore Coastal Roasting Co., coffee at this local’s favorite. Breakfast served until 11 am on weekdays and until 2 pm, on weekends. Lunch choices available all day include the Pimento Cheese Panini (yes, the cheese is homemade), North Carolina pulled pork BBQ and a Salmon Salad Wrap. Lots of coffee concoctions, including Cape Caramel, a blended drink with espresso, caramel, a dairy base and ice.
Everything inside is made from scratch and baked on the premises at 236 Mason Ave., in Cape Charles. Bread lovers will savor the rustic sourdough that contains wild Eastern Shore yeast as well as the yummy baguettes. Pastries vary day to day, but all are made fresh every morning. Sandwiches available, too, and gluten-free items have been recently added to the menu. Open 8:30 am until 2:30 pm during the season. Insider scoop: Baker and owner Louise Orlando makes the Chatham Loaf. You won’t find it anywhere except our tasting room!
“We bake with love” is the motto of this local treasure at 555 Mason Ave., in Cape Charles that bakes its bread daily. Sweets range from croissants to mini bundt cakes to turnovers, cheesecake and cupcakes. Breakfast is served from 8 am until 10:25 am – the signature item is a Chicken Biscuit loaded with fried chicken, pimento cheese, bacon and drizzled with poblano ranch. Meats and cheeses sliced in house for sandwiches. Fixings include Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad and a Cubano. Entrees include a crab, andouille, chicken and shrimp gumbo simmered in a dark Cajun roux served over Basmati rice. Sandwiches and entrees served from 10:30 am until 2:50 pm.
A one-stop shop for fresh seafood, hand-cut meats and gourmet fare. Your online order is welcomed for breakfast and lunch. Menu includes a turkey BLT, a house recipe for a crab cake sandwich and shrimp and oyster po’boys. You can also pick up steamed shrimp and Cherrystone Little Neck clams. Huge variety. Beach Market at 2130 Stone Road in Cape Charles is open Thursday-Saturday, 8 am until 6 pm and until 2 pm on Sunday. Closed Monday-Wednesday.
This specialty, family-owned grocery store at 115 Mason Ave., in Cape Charles carries gourmet food, locally roasted coffee and a curated collection of wines and craft beers. Ice cream and chocolate, too. Owners Jon and Honey Moore carefully curate everything in the store that closes at 5:30 pm.
If you’re en route from Virginia Beach, stop at Taste’s flagship location at Bayville Farms, located at 4097 Shore Drive. Everything is outstanding at Taste, especially its house dressing, ham biscuits, homemade soups and signature sandwiches that carry their own name. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options. Don’t leave without a cookie.