If you grew up in New England, there’s a good chance you’ve had grapenut custard. This creamy, fluffy custard is also referred to as a pudding, and has become a favorite dessert in Massachusetts and the nearby areas. Scargo Cafe in Dennis, however, serves up the best grapenut custard in the Bay State and has been doing so since 1987. While this famous custard used to be a secret, they now share the recipe far and wide. Besides the famous dessert, Scargo Cafe is an incredible tavern and restaurant that will take you back to colonial times, with wood paneling and all. Get ready to devour an outstanding meal and then indulge in Scargo Cafe’s incredibly famous grapenut cafe at this wonderful restaurant in Dennis.
Welcome to Scargo Cafe!
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As soon as you walk in the door, you’ll be welcomed by friendly staff members and an even more welcoming environment. This tavern and restaurant gives you hints of colonial times, from the wood paneling to the fireplace.
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Besides being a romantic eatery, Scargo Cafe has won awards for their extensive wine list and their wonderful craft beers. Their menu features mouthwatering steaks, traditional New England favorites, and so much more.
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One menu item, however, has become the most popular dessert in town, and that is their grapenut custard.
Scargo Cafe/Google Local Despite their menu constantly changing, this item has stayed since they started in ‘87
If you grew up in New England, you’re probably already a fan of this custard, but if you haven’t, you’re in for a treat. This light and fluffy dessert is also referred to as a pudding sometimes.
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Bay Staters travel near and far to get a taste of this grapenut custard. While the famous custard recipe was a secret for some time, they now share it openly so that everyone can make it.
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For an unforgettable atmosphere, a delicious meal, and the famous dessert that is grapenut custard, you need to head over to Scargo Cafe in Dennis as soon as you can.
Scargo Cafe/Facebook For more information on Scargo Cafe, or to view their Grapenut Custard recipe, you can visit their website right here.
Have you ever been to Scargo Cafe? Do you love the grapenut custard? We’d love to hear your opinions and experiences in the comments!
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Despite their menu constantly changing, this item has stayed since they started in ‘87
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For more information on Scargo Cafe, or to view their Grapenut Custard recipe, you can visit their website right here.
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Address: 799 Main St, Dennis, MA 02638, USA