MA Author Tried Every Ice Cream Shop On The Cape, Islands: Cheap Eats

CAPE COD, MA — Picture this: You've just managed to get over one of the two bridges onto Cape Cod. It's a beautiful summer day, and you're craving a sweet treat but overwhelmed by options.

In 2024 your first thought would probably be to pick up your phone, but there's another — maybe better — option courtesy of Maria Finch Chandler.

Chandler recently published "Cape Cod Cones: A Field Guide to Ice Cream on Cape Cod & the Islands". The book is impressive for a couple of reasons, but mainly because of the commitment to trying each ice cream shop on the Cape and Islands. Now, for about $18, Chandler can recommend a shop that's perfect for you.

There are 116 ice cream shops on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. This guide highlights each of them with Chandler's first-hand experience at each local spot.

"Cape Cod Cones" details "the nitty gritty" on each of the Cape and Islands 116 shops, including the small details like seating and hours of operation to payment options, standout flavors and even Chandler's recommendations.

On Friday, Chandler will be at Sea Howl Books in Orleans for a book-signing event that coincides with the town's First Friday events.

Conveniently, the Good Times Cape Cod ice cream truck will be right across the street at Sandbar Denim for anyone who catches a craving.

The book is available at Sea Howl and also online here.