The Best Muffin On the Cape: Inside Cottage Street Bakery’s Famous Dirt Bomb

The Iconic Dirt Bombs— buttery, sugary perfection from Cottage Street Bakery.

Ever since I was a baby in a stroller, My family and I have visited Cape Cod every summer. One thing that I always looked forward to was all of the amazing pastries, ice cream and other fun local foods. But the one treat that stood out— and has stuck with me for all these years— is the Dirt Bomb from Cottage Street Bakery, located in Orleans.

The Dirt bomb is a nutmeg-flavored muffin that is dipped in butter and then rolled in cinnamon-sugar mixture while it’s still warm. The result is an irresistible treat that practically just melts in your mouth! I have been coming to this bakery, since I was very little and it’s still a summer tradition to grab a dozen dirt bombs for the family to share. They pair perfectly with a hot cup of coffee while overlooking the ocean on a calm Cape Cod morning— the simple, sweet taste of summer.

These Dirt bombs are ginormous… trust me you are gonna want to devour the whole muffin! I am drooling at the picture while writing this!