Big Dipper Ice Cream & Cafe

This ended up being the best part of my day at Martha's Vineyard--so much so that I both started and ended my visit here. The morning was hectic and slow, but the coffee and cinnamon roll were delicious and fresh! Someone in my group got a bagel and they said it was fresh and there was a lot of cream cheese. Then after a fiasco with some Mad Martha's ice cream, I came here for an iced latte to make myself feel better (since it was close to the ferry). Good choice. It was much quicker and quieter at 6PM than 9AM, and the latte was very good. The employees were exceptional both times, and I give them kudos for handling that morning rush.

This is one of the coolest icecream spots in Oak Bluffs, MA. They have a pretty awesome collection of ice cream. We liked the home made ice cream and quick service.

Stopped in for a cone, because I figured this was a popular spot. Staff wasn't very friendly, but it could be due to the Labor Day crowds. Ice cream was good though, and the seating area made for a great people-watching opportunity.

Every year, we always stop at this place to get breakfast sandwiches and they are some of the best we've ever had! We also love their Jaws ice cream and it has turned into a tradition for us to stop here when arriving and departing the island.

As a business owner, I understand the importance of treating customers with respect. I have never been more disappointed in my life than I was today with how my family was treated at this establishment. After purchasing coffee and an açaí bowl inside with my wife and 2-year-old daughter, a heavy rainstorm began. Not wanting them to get drenched, I pulled into the side parking lot to pick them up. As I did, the owner—wearing a sour expression—shooed me away as if I were an animal. I asked if I could help him with something, and he told me he was the property owner and that I could not park there. I explained that I would be less than 30 seconds, just long enough to safely get my daughter into her car seat. Despite the fact that it was downpouring and I was clearly soaking wet, he aggressi