"The cinnamon buns at Verveine, the eagerly awaited cafe and bakery that nabbed Eater Boston’s Best New Bakery award in 2024? Just about heavenly. Head to this beauty, masterminded by chef Monica Glass, for globally minded breads and pastries, plus heartier foods to savor all day. Among the standouts, find jiggly slices of custardy Basque cheesecake, fudgy brownies that are vivid purple thanks to ube (or purple yams common in Japanese cuisine), and a breakfast sandwich on a fluffy Japanese milk bun. Even sweeter: the whole menu is gluten-free." - Nathan Tavares