Nestled in Cambridge, Verveine Cafe & Bakery serves up a charming array of creative, entirely gluten-free pastries and savory bites, all crafted by award-winning chefs.
"Every single item in this bakery is gluten-free. The menu, spearheaded by award-winning pastry chef Monica Glass, prioritizes breakfast and lunch with takeaway bread loaves and grab-and-go pastries as well. Try the spicy chili biscuit with chili jam, fluffy egg scramble, arugula, and avocado, and grab a crispy baguette or a sesame cream puff for later." - Celina Colby
"Verveine Cafe & Bakery is a playground for pastry lovers. Try the rich, chewy ube brownies, the ooey-gooey cinnamon buns, or the creamy Basque cheesecake — heck, it’s impossible to go wrong here. There’s a savory breakfast and lunch menu, too; don’t miss the comforting maitake congee with Thai chicken sausage. The bakery, which was named Eater Boston’s Best New Bakery in 2024, is also entirely gluten-free." - Erika Adams, Karen Wilber, Terrence Doyle
"A gluten-free bakery expanding the options for those with dietary restrictions." - Erika Adams
"Choosing just one cookie at the entirely gluten-free bakery Verveine is a difficult task. But the peanut butter miso cookie, which has been on the menu since the bakery opened, is a standout for its savory umami flavor and soft, chewy texture. Keep an eye out for the rotating flavors, too: Recent eye-catching combinations like black sesame pumpkin and caramel corn have tasted just as good as they sound." - Celina Colby
"Co-owned by chef Ken Oringer, offering a gluten-free cookbook with family-friendly recipes." - Celina Colby
