Where to have lunch on the go Massachusetts

A small, cosy café in the heart of Gloucester, popular with locals, many of whom take their coffee to go during the week before going to work. On weekends, you take your time, sitting on the comfortable armchairs and sofas or around the few tables. Apart from the very good coffee and refreshing smoothies, the menu offers a variety of sandwiches, from grilled cheese to BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato) to Lone Gull, the house specialty of turkey, cheese and vegetables. A very nice address.

If you need a caffeine supplement or a sweet treat, stop here. This young team offers delicious pastries, cookies and muffins to pair with a hot espresso or macchiato. To make sure you don't spoil anything, the coffee is roasted nearby in North Adams. In the summer, the menu is enhanced with iced teas and coffees to drink on the premises or to take away. The location, a few minutes walk from the Williams College campus, is very popular with students. There are also two addresses in North Adams.

A secret the locals are careful not to share... At the tip of Chilmark, this pretty shanty looks like nothing, yet you'll find some of the best seafood on the island. Just look at the queue at peak times! Regulars flock to order their oysters, whole lobsters, freshly caught shellfish or clam chowder, which they then enjoy at the outdoor tables or along the harbor. An authentic (and family-run) place, offering only locally caught products.

This small market that takes place every Saturday is an opportunity to taste local products. Martha's Vineyard is home to many farmers and many of its restaurants stock up at this market, which is held on the lawns of the Agricultural Hall during the summer months. The vendors include both sweet (in all forms) and savoury. The stalls change regularly, but you're sure to find something to eat on the go.