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    Verveine Cafe

    4.4 (137 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Bakeries
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Shradha A.

    Loved all the gluten-free variety of options! Can't wait to return and try more items.

    Avocado toast
    Alex M.

    My colleague and I came to Verveine on our last trip to Boston - I was told that Verveine's cookies and pastries were some of the best in Boston - but by the time we arrived just before 11 AM, the pastry case was nearly empty. We decided to stick around for an early lunch, so I ordered an avocado toast and black sesame latte. There was plenty of outdoor seating, and we were able to find a table while we waited. Our food was brought out in about five minutes since ordering, but our server forgot about our drinks - these arrived several minutes later. Verveine's avocado toast was by far the most elevated avocado toast I've ever seen. Vibrant pomegranate arils, pink beets (I think), arugula, and pistachios were generously sprinkled over the avocado. The bread was nice and crusty and served as a solid base for the mountain of toppings. As for my drink, I love anything with black sesame, but the latte had a more watered-down black sesame flavor than I was expecting. All in all, I felt satisfied with my light lunch but was really looking forward to trying Verveine's baked goods.

    Chicken bacon ranch pita -- YUMMMM
    Kai M.

    I was put onto Verveine by my friends who are gluten-free! I'm currently obsessed with their chicken, bacon, ranch pita. You cannot tell it's gluten free. The pita is so soft, the chicken is a thin, crispy, breaded cutlet, and it's garnished with avocado, bacon, the ranch (which tastes more like a garlic aioli), and bibb lettuce. It's so filling and delicious down to the last bite. The matcha is quite good--I've ordered the salted maple matcha. My friend is a big matcha fan and says this is the best matcha she's had in Boston. Of their baked goods, I'm a huge fan of the ube brownie--it's sweet, dense, and chewy. I ordered a scone once and it was a bit dry, so not my favorite. The space is small but I've been able to take out or grab a seat! Prices are a bit expensive especially for the sandwich, but I'm willing to pay it to support a good gluten free option in the city :)

    ASPARAGUS GOAT CHEESE GALETTE
    Allie W.

    Absolutely incredible! I got the chili biscuit for breakfast and then got several pastries to take home and each was so delicious and amazing!

    CHIPOTLE TURKEY

    LOVE verveine!!! Usually there will be a line and it is always worth it. Every visit here is just so delicious. I absolutely love the congee--it's my favorite item on the menu...so warm, hearty, umami. This last time I tried the roasted veggie sandwich which had fresh pesto and hummus too. The roasted carrots were so delicious, overall just a great combination of flavors. The chipotle turkey sandwich was also very yummy--the homemade pickles are to die for. Pastries are always amazing. Ube brownie is perfectly sweet. The pina colada galette was very fresh and such a unique flavor profile. The drinks are good too. I recently tried the coconut water matcha which was super refreshing, would've been perfect for a hot day. The cookie milk latte was sweet and chocolatey if you like sweet drinks. While prices are a bit steep, it's beyond worth it for the quality and sizes. Plus they usually will have baked good samples while you wait in line! Lastly, I am not gluten free nor do I have celiacs, and verveine is one of the best cafes/bakeries in the area in my opinion. :)

    Cori W.

    So good I could cry. Taste and texture both 10/10. It's crowded and busy but so worth the wait. The sandwich and matcha were perfection and I left with some pastries to try. If you're gluten free/celiac, you will be in heaven in here!!

    Alex S.

    Hands-down, the best gluten-free bakery I have ever been to everything that I ordered and meat was delicious flavorful just the right amount of sweetness and just delicious. Oh my gosh I wish that I could've brought more stuff home and I wish they shipped because I live in New Jersey and I can't get up there that often but I am still dreaming about the brownie and the cinnamon roll was to die for I highly recommend it. I also had the beef pocket thing and it was very good and very tasty. I also had the Basque cheesecake which was phenomenal and also had the passionfruit doughnut which was wow amazing I could've had like three of those and I don't typically like gluten-free donuts because they always seem to be very doughy but this one was as close to a real donuts I could get.

    The line starts here in this busy cafe / Oct. 2024
    Emily L.

    Verveine is my go-to place to treat myself. I usually head here for a solo snack or early lunch stop on a weekday, best for avoiding the heavy lunch crowds. Because it's that good. And totally gluten free. There are a number of tables in the cafe, but it can get quite crowded. The line gets long if you come at a peak time, so take a look at the menu on your phone (or send someone to snag a paper menu from the front) before ordering. There's a lot more to it than what's posted on the wall. There's a whole array of baked goods, from loaves of bread to tarts to scones. Plus a number of savory breakfast and lunch-ish sandwiches. I look forward to the day when they might have gluten free croissants! (Not yet there, but it's my wish -- pssst bakers!) My favorites are their Gouda scone, the jambon beurre sandwich (ham and butter with cornichon pickles, a French classic), the coconut chocolate chip banana bread, and their rotating savory focaccia. The chili biscuit is definitely the better breakfast sandwich, but their other breakfast options are yummy too. Many folks like the ube brownies, but I personally find them too sweet. I'm not sure why, but I haven't been particularly impressed by their drinks. Their chai is not very spiced nor tea forward. I might go for their matcha but even that is more milky. I'd rather spend that money at a different coffee shop. The owner's daughter (the namesake of the cafe) has celiac disease, so the entire place is gluten free. Heads up there aren't that many items that are dairy free, though. I'm already waiting for my next trip. I end up spending way too much money here (too many good options!), but it's been worth it thus far! 4.5 stars rounding up to 5.

    Gingerbread Cake
    Connie L.

    Such a gorgeous cafe. Honestly if you go without checking yelp first, it would've been hard to tell they're entirely gluten free. They do a great job making everything taste similar to their counterparts, but keeping it inclusive so anyone can enjoy their delicious treats. Came around opening on a Sunday and it was insanely busy. Would definitely recommend coming in small parties (1-2) or getting it to-go because it did feel a tad cramped. The line went out the door, but the staff are efficient. I will say, their entire menu is incredibly delicious. I loved their Iced Ube Matcha and Gingerbread Cake the most. I really appreciate that they don't skimp on the matcha & avoid making the Ube flavor taste artificial. The Gingerbread Cake was moist & wonderfully spiced. These were some perfect treats for a cozy sunday morning.

    MEATBALL 'ZA
    Christina P.

    Best lunch in Boston hands down! If I was a billionaire, I would invest in this business and have them open up shop in Portland so I could eat here every weekend. It's the cutest little cafe with open seating, with filling sandwiches, unique and delicious pastries, and fun drinks. What more could I ask for? We got several sandwiches in our group and tried a bunch of baked goods too, all were phenomenal. The Meatball Za... omg. It was stunning. If you're gluten free, it's probably been quite a while since you had a meatball sub at a restaurant and this hit SO hard. The top recommendation for sure. Highlights for pastries were the pumpkin bibingka, I consumed mine the day after I bought it and it was amazing still. So soft and moist, with an amazing flavor. The molasses cookies were a hit with my group as well. Basque cheesecake is one of favorite desserts and I loveddd their cookies and cream spin. Also tried their popular ube brownie, which was pretty good, not too sweet, a good ube flavor. As a mainer, I only come to Boston when flying out of PWN is too troublesome. Before Verveine, it took A LOT of convincing to go thru Boston. After Verveine, I'm convincing my partner it's the only way.

    chicken shawarma
    Aya R.

    My order: chicken shawarma pita and blueberry corn muffin The Review: Like obviously, five stars for so many gluten free options. The pastries are gorgeous and the sandwiches are unique with different original flavor combinations. I have to get a salad anywhere else I go so I'm headed straight for the sandwiches at Verveine. The cafe itself is bright and airy. Honestly, it's pretty crowded so I do recommend picking up and taking it elsewhere or coming at an off time, whether that's sometime during the week or late in the day. I'm glad that Verveine offers the full cafe experience to us gluten free folks, finally allowing us to be overwhelmed by (gasp) TOO MANY options!

    Tomato goat cheese brioche
    Alex L.

    This place is good, especially as a gluten free bakery! It's a tad pricey, but has nice seating inside and a good potential work spot. Tried the tomato tart and ube brownie which were delicious. I've heard great things about their matcha too so I'd definitely come back to try some more!

    Ube matcha
    John C.

    A decent bakery located very close to Central Square. The inside was bustling with activities during the morning commute hours. There's plenty of seating to eat and work. I enjoyed them letting the customers watch the baking activities behind large glass. The array of pastries available was impressive, and they had a lot of unique flavors. The ube brownie was definitely the best item we got. The cherry tart looked so pretty and tasted well. The fig handpie was very unique, but did understandably tasted a little bitter. The iced ube matcha was ok, a little sweeter than expected. The pistachio chocolate cold brew was really sweet, kind of overpowering. Overall the presentation was excellent, though the taste could be improved.

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    Great food and friendly service. Owner came out to talk and connect with us. Yummy hot coco too!

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    Delicious breakfast sandwich. Worth the wait in line Fresh bread baguettes made great sandwiches

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