Price: $3.50
Magnificent Muffin & Bagel Shoppe, known affectionately as “Mag Muff,” occupies a small, unassuming storefront in Teele Square. The speciality here are muffins cut in half and toasted in butter on the grill, and they really are magnificent. Of several flavors to choose from, I tried the cinnamon chip. It was soft and tender, with a perfectly crumbly interior that was not the least bit dry, but the griddled-in-butter part is what made it so good. The toasting added just the slightest crust to the edges and a touch of saltiness that balanced the sweetness of the muffin. After enjoying this, it’s hard to imagine eating a room temperature muffin again, and at the price it’s a great option for an inexpensive breakfast or snack on the go, beating out some tempting bagel sandwiches. Mag Muff is cash-only (and lacks its own website), but there’s an adjacent ATM, and it now accepts Venmo.
Magnificent Muffin & Bagel Shoppe, 1118 Broadway, Teele Square, Somerville
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