Plum Island Provisions

100% awesome. Exactly what you need by the beach. It’s a variety store that carries sunblock, beach toys, etc. but also has a great selection of everything you could possibly need for a day at the beach, or even a couple days. The sandwiches from their deli are great, and they also sell beer and wine. The best thing about this place is they seem to genuinely care. They’re polite and friendly. If they don’t have what you need, they can probably tell you where to find it!

Though I’m sure Dick’s is named after someone, the name definitely gives you a good idea of the service you receive at this convenience store as well. While it looks like a good ol’ country store where you could meander in and be greeted warmly, most times the cashiers seem like its an inconvenience to have you there. And forget ever trying to order anything off the menu at the deli, they’ll NEVER have what you want. Every time I’ve headed here with a lunch order from the construction crew, I always have to ask everyone what their 3^rd and 4^th choice would be.
But as pretty much the only choice for somewhere to run in and get «a quick lunch» without having to drive off island, it does its job. The snack/​soda selection is pretty good and every so often you’re treated to a taste of some of the older local islanders. And as one of few girls out on the island during the day over the winter with oh about 30 construction crews, the wait at the deli isn’t always *all* bad.