About

the hidden Gem of Edgartown…

Tucked behind Edgartown Books, Behind the Bookstore is a hidden café designed as a gathering place—easygoing, welcoming, and quietly charming. Rooted in good coffee and thoughtful food, the space invites you in for a morning espresso, a slow afternoon, or an evening spent dining under the stars.

The menu moves with the day and the seasons, offering fresh breakfasts, simple lunches, and relaxed dinners meant to be shared. Inspired by the rhythm of the Vineyard, it’s a place to linger—where conversations stretch longer, and time feels a little less urgent.

The setting is intimate and intentional, with an outdoor courtyard that comes alive in the warmer months. Friends gather after the beach, families settle in at sunset, and familiar faces return year after year. There’s an ease to the space—less about spectacle, more about comfort and connection.

At its heart, Behind the Bookstore is a modern third place: not home, not work, but somewhere in between. A neighborhood café shaped by the seasons, where community happens naturally, coffee is always good, and everyone is welcome.