Komugi Bakery & Cafe
Somerville
Komugi Bakery & Cafe is a tiny, authentic Japanese bakery in Somerville's Union Square, renowned for its scratch-made pastries and concentrated matcha drinks. Highlighted specialties include their signature buttery salt bread, sweet and savory cookie salt bread, melonpan, and rich iced matcha lattes. Visitors should keep in mind that this cozy spot operates on limited hours, opening only Thursday through Saturday from 8am to 2pm.
Commenters expressed high enthusiasm for the bakery, with many declaring their love for the spot and excitement over finding melonpan. While overall sentiment is very positive, some constructive feedback pointed out that pre-batched matcha can oxidize and take away from the drinks.
- Order popular pastries like the buttery salt bread, cookie salt bread, and melonpan.
- Try the iced matcha latte or concentrated matcha shots.
- Visit during their limited opening hours: Thursday through Saturday, 8am to 2pm.
- Keep in mind the cafe is tiny, so expect a small footprint when visiting.
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