Muffin Makeover

PURSUING MUFFIN PERFECTION

WE’VE SEARCHED HIGH AND LOW FOR THE BEST MUFFINS AND CAME ACROSS FOUR MUFFIN MERCHANTS WHO EXCEL IN THESE COMFORTING TREATS

LEVAIN BAKERY

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN NEW YORK; WASHINGTON, D.C.

Levain Bakery’s Blueberry Muffins are the poster treats of this classic, displaying sugary muffin tops that expertly spill over the pan, an explosion of blueberries with each bite, and a sweet and fluffy moist center. Pick up these beauties in one of seven bakery locations throughout New York, or check out the D.C. location. If you’re outside the area, shop online for the bakery’s extra-thick specialty cookies that have perfectly crisp exteriors and satisfyingly thick and gooey centers.

EBRU COFFEE

AUDUBON, PENNSYLVANIA

Muffins and coffee were meant to be together. Specializing in pursuing farm-to-cup ecology and roasting single-origin harvests, Ebru Coffee also takes pride in creating artisanal baked goods. Take, for example, the Peaches & Bourbon Cream Muffins topped with juicy, seasonal peaches. With a moist, delicate base and honey-like sweetness, these muffins are bursting with an unforgettable bourbon-infused cream.

BREAD ALONE BAKERY

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN NEW YORK

These Morning Glory Muffins from Bread Alone Bakery will