This oceanside community is currently facing a battle between several cute little coffee shops. Morning Glories Bakery, affectionately referred to as “Moglos,” has greeted people from all over the South Shore with its famous bakery items, lunch menu, and quick breakfast options. On the way to SHS each morning, students stop in to treat themselves to a coffee and bagel to ease the pain of such early mornings. Whether it’s before or after school, there is a constant line and plethora of Scituate students relaxing in the bakery with friends and enjoying all of the culinary options.

Okay, so there’s the typical “walk in, sit down, and look at the harbor and ocean view” at Coffee Corner. We live in a beautiful town, and capitalizing on location could be seen as a smart business move. However, does Coffee Corner have a crystal clear window of beautifully decorated cakes? Do they have options ranging from cupcakes to éclairs to chocolate covered strawberries that could cheer anyone up on a rough day? Sophomore Melanie Stewart appreciates this about Morning Glories and said, “I’ve definitely ordered some cookies with my coffee after school. Going there for an after-school coffee and snack is awesome.”

Not only is breakfast at Morning Glories an all-day event, but the menu has also adapted its lunch and dinner items as well. During the early morning commute, breakfast is often a forgotten meal for rushed seniors who only prioritize their daily coffee runs. However, students can easily buy a quick and healthy breakfast consisting of yogurt cups, delicious granola, freshly squeezed orange juice, or all of the above. The bakery items are delicious; they shouldn’t even be compared to what’s offered at the other coffee shops in town. Senior Mia Broderick, an avid advocate for Moglos, said, “Their large variety is an advantage because no matter what you are in the mood for, they always have it.”

When you walk through the doors of Morning Glories, you can find former and current SHS students working behind the counter. It’s wonderful knowing a trusted peer is making your coffee and getting your order just right each time! The outdoor patio includes an area of shaded café tables and chairs, where you can enjoy the beautiful weather while listening to the relaxing music. You can also eat inside the bakery, sitting at a booth while chatting it up with friends and people from town.

Morning Glories is very important to the residents of Scituate:  It has worked its way into our daily lives and activities. Whether you want to meet there before or after school, or get a refreshing cup of coffee and bagel on Saturday mornings, Moglos is the place for you. If you need your child’s birthday cake, they’ll make anything ranging from Elmo to Elsa! Did I mention this prestigious bakery also delivers? Moglos is simply the answer to everything. Don’t even think about dealing with the awful, harbor traffic on the way to Coffee Corner, which only offers coffee, bagels, and muffins. Take the easy route and receive the greatest satisfaction.