Opened by three comic-gaming enthusiasts in November 2006, Bob, David and Mike are all hardcore collectors sharing their expertise with the denizens of Davis Square. Comicazi buys, sells and trades games, toys and, of course, comic books of all sorts. Looking for that hard-to-find Thunderbirds figurine? Comicazi has it. The shop has tons of cool stuff in stock like statues, card sets, posters, models and novelty items. Also, the guys host gaming tournaments for those into the latest releases.

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With a name like Kickass Cupcakes, you can’t go wrong. Pastry chef and California transplant Sara Ross recently opened this cupcake-only business in Davis Square with much hoopla—and rightfully so. Her all-natural confections are baked fresh daily and contain no trans fats or preservatives. Many of the goodies are topped with sprinkles that are dyed using plant extracts and all the milk and cream she uses for baking, frosting and whipping comes from a farm in Dracut. Most important, these gourmet concoctions are baked with love. C’mon, you know you want one.

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An extension of Davis Square's loved Kickass Cupcakes comes the Dairy Bar. This additional alcove of a store stocks the freshest and locally produced dairy items around. In addition to selling locally produced milk, it has cheeses, butter, and hand-packed ice creams on offer alongside eggs from Coll Farm in New Hampshire. Owner Sara Ross also makes her own creme fraiche using local heavy cream available atop a cupcake or on its own.

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Located in a hole-in-the-wall spot on Highland Avenue next to Kickass Cupcakes, When Pigs Fly is a bread lover’s dream with more than 25 varieties of preservative free, all-natural specialty loaves—artisan concoctions ranging from Tuscan wheat to pumpkin seed to the traditional sourdough. Conceived by chef and restaurant owner, Ron Siegel, this 15-year-old, Maine-based chain recently opened its Davis Square location with much ado. Trust us, one whiff of the yeasty aromas and fresh ingredients at this up-and-coming Somerville shop is enough to summon the carb lover within.