Pain D'Avignon

Top choice in Cape Cod


It's not in the likeliest of locations (out by the airport, off MA 132), but seek this place out for a delectable slice of Paris. Patisserie favorites beckon in the morning, but more leisurely options like omelets and galettes (savory crepes) can be ordered. At lunch and dinner, classic French bistro fare shines: croque monsieur, quiche Lorraine, steak frites.


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