The Magnificent Muffin & Bagel Shoppe
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The Magnificent Muffin & Bagel Shoppe

491 High St, Medford, MA

★★★★★4.7(336 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This beloved Medford institution is a genuine mom-and-pop haven where the massive, generously-portioned muffins and genuinely excellent bagels are reason enough to visit, but it's the warmth of the staff and nostalgic, homey atmosphere that keeps people coming back. The cozy space—adorned with family photos and a timeless 1980s charm—feels like stepping into a local landmark rather than just another coffee shop, making it equally perfect for a quick grab-and-go or settling in with your laptop for hours. Fair warning: they're cash-only, but the genuine hospitality and commitment to quality baked goods make this quirky gem worth the trip.

What to expect

Traditional drinksMeetingsLight foodFull breakfastLaptop friendlyQuick grabFamily friendlySlow sitPastries

Google Reviews

Karla
★★★★★4 months ago

This is the kind of mom-and-pop coffee shop that makes you feel right at home. It’s super friendly, and everyone who works here is genuinely kind and welcoming. The vibe is cozy, like a little community hub, and you can tell a lot of us are regulars because it feels like family. Great coffee, great people, and a place you actually want to keep coming back to.

abu wang
★★★★★5 months ago

In some small towns, there are always many small shops near the train station where the food and ambiance can instantly transport you back to the classic memories of the 1980s. That feeling of traveling through time is truly magical.

Mark Niednagel
★★★★★10 months ago

BEST BAGELS IN THE AREA!! I’ve been on the hunt for my new local bagel shop and I just found it! The atmosphere and history when you walk, the massive muffins spilling over the top of the trays, the smell of fresh baked goods!!! Like come on!! This is what I’ve been looking for! And it’s cash only, that’s when you know!

Madison Newberg
★★★★★a year ago

Stopped for some magnificent muffins, literally. Walked in and was welcomed with the smell of great coffee and friendly faces. I loved the mom and pop vibe, family pictures on the wall, some Penn State swag! Love it. What really got to me was how kind and great the customer service was. Smiles, great help on picking some delicious muffins. The muffins are incredible but it really struck out to me how genuine the workers were. Seemed like they loved their job and the people around them, you can’t find that many places. I will become a new regular here!!

Kristy Johnson
★★★★★a year ago

Cash Only!!! They let me bring money back which is kind! Really amazing selection of muffins, and my favorite was the red velvet chocolate chip. The muffins are not my favorite ever but are quite good (a caliber texture than I prefer), but the flavors are just so creative and tasty: Reese’s, triple berry, sour cream coffee cake, etc. They also have some really creative coffee flavors, and stash teas! Their bagels are from Wicked Bagels in Lexington. They are boiled and a little chewier than I usually like but the taste is on point. I also love that they make their eggs a little runny (I’m sure if you don’t like that you can ask), and they used like an entire avocado on the two eggs with avocado sandwich! Mmmmm Fully accessible but very busy! I’m sure you could call and have someone bring your food to a table out front if you couldn’t fit through the crowd. Plenty on metered on street parking. The servers are friendly and efficient. Food don’t take long,

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