A longtime staple takeout place in Siasconset, Claudette prepares hearty—and pricey—sandwiches to go for visitors en route to the local beach. You can also eat on the petite patio in front of the cute storefront with its red-and-white-striped awning.

Few customers actually order juice at this simple shop at the corner of Broad Street; instead they line up for delicious homemade ice cream and sorbets (if you’re lucky, you’ll arrive in time for their famous blackberry, made with locally harvested fruits). For the ultimate indulgence, get an ice-cream sandwich made to order with your choice of flavor between two homemade chocolate-chip cookies.

Nantucket institutions, the twin pharmacies stock everything from bug repellant to suntan lotion. Up front you’ll find soda fountains and small lunch counters that prepare simple breakfast fare as well as thick milkshakes and soda floats.

A gourmet deli in town, Provisions is a nice spot to grab a salad, sandwich or baked goods. It’s near the ferry hub, so the setting is less than ideal for a peaceful lunch. Best to get takeout to bring to the nearby Jetties or Children’s beaches.

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If you’re biking toward Nantucket town along the challenging—and aptly named—Cliff Road and suddenly get a whiff of fresh-baked bread, you know you’ve arrived at Something Natural, a takeout place in a cottage surrounded by a large garden. The sandwiches are prepared on tasty homemade bread (they also sell muffins and pastries). It’s a good spot to stock up before a bike tour, or take a break at one of the picnic tables scattered across the lawn.