Great atmosphere, fresh baked products are openly displayed in case cases where you help yourself and then go to the register to check out. Trays are bamboo, looking and embossed with the company logo, great for presentation and taking back to your table. We had a great time looking at the variety and it was difficult to choose. Luckily, they had a special at the time that we stopped in so we were able to take advantage of that and try multiple items for a decent price. We were both pleasantly surprised and would definitely stop here again for the atmosphere and the fresh baked goods. Staff was friendly and helpful. All in all a great experience! read more

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This is my second time visiting this place. The first time, I didn't buy anything because there were too many people. I really liked it; they have a wide variety of pastries. The whole place looks very clean, and the employees are very friendly. We ordered coffee, which was very good. We also got a mango custard, which was delicious--I already want to go back to get another one. read more

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I adore this place! As a baker myself i always appreciate tasting and seeing the unique creations from different places around the world. As soon as you walk in everything looks absolutely beautiful and inviting. The selection is amazing, with so many unique pastries and treats to choose from. Everything we tried was fresh, light, and perfectly balanced. They have sweet and savory pastries. They also provide a microwave if you want to stay and eat your pastry warm. They do have tables to sit at and you can bring your computer to get some work done or to just sit and read a book. The staff was friendly and helpful when making my boba tea selection. Next time i plan to try their tiramisu iced latte! If you're looking for high-quality, authentic baked goods, this spot is definitely worth a visit! read more

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My favorite bakery in Gainesville! There are so many options for both sweet and savory buns. They're fresh, soft, and pillowy. They certainly satisfy my cravings for Asian style bread. My favorite item is their Pork Floss Cake. I was surprised to find this here because not many bakeries make this (I only know of one other one in New York, where I'm from). It's so fluffy with the perfect amount of cream. They've perfected the sweet and salty combo. I'm back in NY now, and I'm still thinking about that cake. They also have many other sliced and rolled cake flavors, a huge menu of boba and other beverages, cookies, pudding, and more. Highly recommend checking this place out:) read more

Bakery 1908 - Pork floss cake, Nestle bun, Garlic butter bun, Ham and Cheese and corn bun - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I was having dim sum right next door at yummy house and walked over to bakery 1908 and they had a lot of delicious bakery items to choose from then I saw a sign by the register that said if you leave a review you will get a free bun but I asked the girl at the register she said you have to buy something to get the bun free so I said I'll get the blueberry mousse cake and then get the hot dog bun free! read more

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Fantastic bakery with an incredible variety of all kind of pastries and an excellent espresso! Service is very efficient and the sitting area is charming. I highly recommend! read more

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I stopped to get some Thai tea and it was so delicious! The 1908 signature was so refreshing! There's plenty of bakery items to choose from and the staff were super friendly and helpful. It's located inside of yummy house, my favorite spot in Gainesville. There's indoor and outdoor seating if you choose to stay and hang for a bit. The place is casual and easy to order to go as well. Definitely recommend trying it out. read more

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Cute Asian bakery that takes up some of the old Yummy House dining space. Lots of different pastry, bread, cookie, and cake options, all of which are delicious. They also have coffee and tea drinks. Employees were kind and kept everything clean. Really great addition to Gainesville! read more

Wow! Closest to an authentic Japanese bakery that I have found stateside. The buns and breads were amazing. My only wish was they had Japanese combining style egg sandos. They have egg sandos but not like the combini style. read more

This place is great for anyone looking to try pastries and other treats. The variety here is amazing, and I suggest to take your time when visiting. I picked up a pineapple bun for my dad and the the matcha black sesame mochi bun that I saw being promoted on social media. There were some other pastries I wanted to try however, they were sold out for the day. The matcha bun was soft on the outside and had a prominent black sesame paste in the middle with mochi. It was good and different from their matcha bun. If you stop by, make sure you sign up for their rewards program as they have a happy hour from 4pm to close which is a great deal for someone who wants to try a variety of pastries and cakes. read more

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My first time visiting this bakery, Gainesville location and it is amazing, I went late on a Saturday afternoon so a lot of items were sold out but I was able to get my hands on a cinnamon berry roll. This was absolutely delicious, not too sweet but just enough sweet to satisfy an afternoon sweet tooth. My plan was to eat half and save for the next day but once I took a bite no way could I save it. ( so no pictures )The blueberry cream topping with blue berries were melt In your mouth. The place was busy but no wait to check out. You must try this bakery there are so many other options, believe me you will not regret it. read more

It was my first time visiting Bakery 1908 and I recommend stopping by. They have many delicious pastries to choose from. I got the taro bubble tea and it was delicious. There's lot of seating if you want to dine in. I will be stopping by again in the future! read more

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Wonderful location. So many yummy treats to try. Loves the savory snacks and desserts! Great location. Easy to find.

I loved this place! The weather is currently nice enough to sit outside but they also have inside seating. I got a milk cheese bun and sweet cream cheese one to go with my coffee! read more

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While my sister was visiting town she wanted to check out this bakery! We were glad we did! They had so many options of savory and sweet pastries. They also sell milk and fruit teas. It is self serve and you pay after you select your items. The checkout process was seamless and the service was good. The ambiance is that of a pastry shop. I got a pork bun and a pineapple pastry. The pork pastry was okay, I wish the pork was shredded and I noticed afterwards that there was a microwave I could have heated it up with which I think would have elevated the taste. The pineapple bun was my favorite! Not too sweet with pineapple pieces in the middle. My sister had a breakfast pastry which she said was good and reminded her of a crossaint and a cookies and cream roll which she liked. I had a strawberry matcha slush which was good and even though I got it half sweet it was still too sweet for me. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and would like to go back to try other options! read more

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Delicious bakery! Nice service. The boba tea is also very good. Cute cakes too. Very nice place to meet up with friends.

Bakery 1908 is a small chain bakery specializing in Asian breads, pastries, and coffee/tea. This Bakery 1908 shares a space with YH Dim Sum. The bakery offers all your usual suspects, like pork floss bread, cream breads, egg tarts, hot dog buns, and more. The space is smaller so the variety of breads is a bit less extensive than other locations, but they do rotate the flavors each day. All the breads and pastries we got were delicious! In the future, I would like to see some more vegetarian savory buns. The coffee latte with caramel and sesame latte were both great and came out fast. Half sweet for the sesame latte was perfect for me. The full sweet coffee was very sweet if you're into that! The cafe is decorated super cute and feels sanitary. The employee working the register, Michael, was fast and courteous. Tip: you can get a free bun if you sign up for their rewards and another if you leave a review. They also have buy 3 buns get 1 free from 4pm to close, excluding weekends and holidays. read more

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Such a cute new bakery spot with a great vibe. Perfect to study or catch up with friends. The coconut cream bun was fluffy and the cream was light and not too sweet. Reasonable prices. The boba wasn't anything special but it could've just been what I ordered. I would love to come back and try more items, everything looked amazing! read more

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Great birthday cakes and cool designs. Good baked items and options. Good service and drinks too. read more

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Everything about Bakery 1908 was amazing! Their selection is so shocking and overwhelming to see, they have so many delicious looking options. The environment was very nice and clean and quiet, I had a good day date here. read more

Cute girl working and the chocolate cake thing I got was really good. That was the best out of what i tried. It was cold in the fridge section came with a few.. First time you get a free bun which is nice too. I liked this place read more

Food is delicious I mean really good bread and drinks but what's the point of opening if you have nothing to serve customers? There were maybe 3 products in the shelves and only half their drink menu was available until 10am. Why open at 8 if you have nothing to sell? read more

OMG we finally have Asian bread again in Gainesville!!!!! I love their fresh breads! They have so many different options that it's hard to pick just one. The boba is pretty good too. It's a nice place to sit down and study as well. I'm so happy that they opened in town. read more

Love 1908 Bakery. Everything I've tried has been fresh and really well made, not overly sweet, just balanced and flavorful. You can tell they care about quality. The vibe is cute and relaxed, perfect for grabbing coffee and dessert or meeting up with a friend. Service has always been friendly and quick. Definitely one of my go-to spots in Gainesville when I want something sweet that actually feels worth it read more

Amazing selection. Fresh items. Yummy food! Please do yourself a favor and check it out (if you enjoy Asian goodies, of course)

Went here today for the first time because Yelp recommended that I check them out! I am so happy that I did! My husband got the breakfast bun and told me I can go back and get it again for him anytime! :) I got my older son the sliced sausage bun and he said it was delicious! I got my younger son the Japanese cookie and cream donut and he said it was yummy! I got the pineapple chicken and thought it was very good! I'm so happy I came and tried this place out! Will definitely be returning and trying more delicious food soon! Make sure you join and get a free bun! :) read more

The drinks and treats are all delicious! I got a pina colada slush and taro bun my first time here and they were super yummy. There's also great brunch vibes here and light music, so it'd be nice to study at the tables too. read more

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The atmosphere here is awesome, the vibe is so cute and the food is delicious. Service was great and I am definitely gonna come again.

Visiting from out of town and stopped by knowing that they just opened this location. I wanted to grab some buns for my nephew while visiting. Walking in the space was very big. There were several tables. To the left are the baked goods. Everything was presented almost the same as the other location. I do like that some of the buns that are typically in the sliding case, were wrapped in plastic already. Everything looked fresh and there was an associate restocking. There were several associates behind the counter either making drinks or checking people out. Staff were nice and friendly. I haven't tasted the buns yet since I'm gifting the ones I bought but I'll be sure to grab some for the road home! read more

Excellent buns. I eat them and the ambiance and service was very great. I will come again and get more buns. read more

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Very beautiful desserts, completely devoid of any flavor. But I've had worse. Ambiance ok, service quite nice.

Best in town. Everything is fresh and made on the same day. I like the cheese cake and almond cake

Food tasted amazing and service was quick. The amount of options as well that were constantly being stocked back up it was impressive.

If you're looking for desserts that are not only beautiful but absolutely delicious, this place delivers on both fronts. Every treat looks like it belongs in a showcase, and thankfully the flavors live up to the presentation. The shop can get a little cramped--especially during busy hours when it feels like people are practically on top of you--but honestly, it's worth the wait and the squeeze. Once you get your hands on their desserts, you'll forget all about the crowd. Highly recommend! read more

So yummy! My favorite is the chocolate lava bun Cafe is cute and lots of seating. Loves it

Food was amazing and ambiance was spectacular! Service was also amazing, workers are kind and understanding!

all the food is delicious and the prices are great definitely will keep coming back to here