Eat this: Buttercream cupcake at Beverly Bakery and Coffee Roasters

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Chocolate buttercream cupcake: At Beverly Bakery and Coffee Roasters, every visit feels like coming home. The Beverly neighborhood lovingly embraces small business owners and the people who support them, making this cozy cafe the perfect spot to warm up and escape the winter cold. Patrons can choose from an assortment of delicious hot meals and fresh roasts, but for those craving something sweet to go with their coffee, the chocolate buttercream cupcake is irresistible. With rich chocolate buttercream frosting on the outside and fluffy yellow cake on the inside, each bite is a divinely sensual experience. This gooey customer favorite is available every day on the "classic cakes" menu, served plain or with rainbow sprinkles on top. Fancy filled cupcakes like tangy lemon and Boston cream also are available by special order during the week, along with gluten-free varieties from Rose's Bakery upon request. 10528 S. Western Ave., 773-238-5580, beverlycoffeeroasters.com.

— Leah Pickett, special to the Tribune