Best Muffins in Boston

Muffin Tops (And What Lies Beneath)

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Look, cupcakes — you're solid. Forever cemented in a sugary halcyon era, you reign as a single-serve dessert champ. But what about the two-faced playa the goes savory as easily as sweet? Enter the muffin, and these barons of the baked goodiverse do 'em well.

3 Little Figs 398 reviews Somerville 278 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch Lauren S. said: “Everyone needs to enjoy their apple cid…” show more Lauren S. said: “Everyone needs to enjoy their apple cider donut muffin. It was quite possibly the best muffin that I've ever had. 3 Little Figs also has a great vibe, awesome coffee, catchy background music, and many other sweet treats!” “Everyone needs to enjoy their apple cider donut muffin. It was quite possibly the best muffin that I've ever had. 3 Little Figs also has a great vibe, awesome coffee, catchy background music, and many other sweet treats!” Lauren S., Arlington, MA

Muffin House Cafe 44 reviews Medway 116 Main St, Medway, MA Coffee & Tea, Bakeries Robin Y. said: “The muffins are truly phenomenal. I per…” show more Robin Y. said: “The muffins are truly phenomenal. I personally swear by cranberry orange. They don't skimp on ingredients — their chocolate chip muffins are absolutely stuffed with chocolate, and same with the fruit varieties.” “The muffins are truly phenomenal. I personally swear by cranberry orange. They don't skimp on ingredients — their chocolate chip muffins are absolutely stuffed with chocolate, and same with the fruit varieties.” Robin Y., Boston, MA

The Wholy Grain 126 reviews South End South End 275 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches Ginny W. said: “Finally found my go-to bakery in the So…” show more Ginny W. said: “Finally found my go-to bakery in the South End. Staff is very friendly. I love the low-key feel... Top picks are the molasses blueberry muffin (I can make it last for three mornings) and the blueberry almond scones are incredible.” “Finally found my go-to bakery in the South End. Staff is very friendly. I love the low-key feel... Top picks are the molasses blueberry muffin (I can make it last for three mornings) and the blueberry almond scones are incredible.” Ginny W., Boston, MA

Magnificent Muffin & Bagel Shoppe 65 reviews Medford 491 High St, Medford, MA Bakeries, Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch Ariana R. said: “This place is the best! The chocolate c…” show more Ariana R. said: “This place is the best! The chocolate chip muffins (grilled, of course)... Joan and the employees are the sweetest, and it is always a welcoming place for my friends and I to enjoy catching up over breakfast and coffee.” “This place is the best! The chocolate chip muffins (grilled, of course)... Joan and the employees are the sweetest, and it is always a welcoming place for my friends and I to enjoy catching up over breakfast and coffee.” Ariana R., Medford, MA

The Gingerbread Construction Co 125 reviews Wakefield 52 Main St, Wakefield, MA Bakeries Jamie B. said: “Amazing! Delicious! Incredible! Every g…” show more Jamie B. said: “Amazing! Delicious! Incredible! Every great adjective doesn't do this place justice... So far, my favorites are the Boston cream, chocolate dream, and gingerbread, but you really can't go wrong with any of them!” “Amazing! Delicious! Incredible! Every great adjective doesn't do this place justice... So far, my favorites are the Boston cream, chocolate dream, and gingerbread, but you really can't go wrong with any of them!” Jamie B., Salem, MA