Where the Sidewalk Ends / Books on the Cape
432 Main St
Chatham, MA 02633
4.6(115 reviews)
Mother-daughter owned bookstore featuring a stroller-friendly Children's Annex and a covered deck with seating. We also have parking, a working fireplace, a window seat, a variety of new books and gifts, and a small cafe with coffee, drinks, and snacks. Story hours for children and families hosted in the summer as well as off-site Literary Luncheons at a nearby five-star resort.
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Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Customer Reviews
Matthew Thomas
7 months ago
Very nice local book shop. Perfect for picking up something to read on vacation. Large children's section. All housed in a pair of wonderful old buildings.
Juliana I
3 years ago
Very cozy and welcoming bookstore. Very nice staff, a book choice for everyone’s taste as well as age. A lot of books for kids and teenagers. Event though the book that I was looking for was absent, they kindly offered to order it for me. Happy with my visit. Nice place to browse and shop for books.
Shahana Garner
1 years ago
Enjoyed this local bookstore with a name that evokes fond childhood memories. Local authors were highlighted. What I really liked were the reviews and recommendations by the staff, which helped me choose my book. We didn't go upstairs. Appreciated having a couple chairs for resting downstairs. Clerk was friendly. We didn't realize until we checked out that there was a little nook where drinks could be ordered.
Liz
1 years ago
Charming bookshop with separate children’s building. Although able to order books for you, Where the Sidewalk Ends isn’t the first place to go to search for hot books. Nonetheless, a Chatham staple for ambiance alone.
Deanna Ketzer
7 months ago
I've been coming to this store for years, every trip I make to Chatham I always make sure to stop in. The woman behind the counter is always SO friendly and helpful. She is wonderful! We came in this past week and I found the exact books I was looking for, and then some. I pray this place never goes away! What a magical place with amazing staff. Thank you for all that you do
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