There are many, many good restaurants on Martha’s Vineyard but you won’t find a fast food establishment anywhere…  not that the biggest of them hasn’t tried though.   Back in the late 1970’s McDonald’s tried and failed. 

A No Mac committee was formed which included Carly Simon, James Taylor, Mia Farrow  authors John Updike and William Styron and other Vineyarders.  They fought against the conglomerate and  it worked and McDonald’s  gave up  saying they didn’t need the aggravation.  

So…. don’t expect Starbucks but do experience Espresso Love and Mocha Motts.  Don’t expect Dunkin Donuts but do experience Martha’s Vineyard Gourmet Bakery and Dippin Donuts.   

From Atria in Edgartown to Zephrus in Vineyard Haven the food on Martha’s Vineyard is eclectic and delicious… but not so fast.