Upper Crust is such a cool little find! Great coffee (exactly what you want when you walk into a cozy neighborhood spot) and the sourdough bread is fantastic -- definitely grab a loaf to take home. Fresh, flavorful, and totally worth it. They also have really fun merch -- cute t-shirts and hats that actually make you want to rep the place. Love a café with personality and good swag! Overall, I really enjoyed my time there. Relaxed vibe, quality coffee, and delicious bread -- I'll absolutely be back. read more

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So my friend brought me here finally! She has told me about their bread for years and I happen to be in the area. I purchased two loaves of the sourdough and two loaves of the seeded bread. I cannot wait to go back up and purchase sourdough again! I am very particular about my sourdough bread and this one you can taste the sour. Fresh market is the only other place that I can taste the sour in the sourdough bread. They offer pastries as well and different coffees. In the same plaza, they have a fish market that has great fish dip that went perfectly with the sourdough. The service was great and friendly. There is a raised area on the floor where if you're not looking, you can trip easily. I recommended that they put a bright orange piece of tape on it to get people's eye to notice there's a ledge. The ambience of the place feels like a bakery with all the different selections that you would see in France. If you are in the area go check it out! Enjoy! read more

I stopped into the upper Crust just to pick up something to snack on and I chose a croissant. It was buttery. It was fresh. It was delicious and addicted. I had to get two more to take home with me because of the taste was so mouthwatering I will be returning there to pick up more items that they do have there. it can't miss they have a different varieties of things to pick from. read more

It was my first visiting as I was craving a cinnamon roll. It does get busy so I recommend going early. Their staff was great and attentive. I got the cinnamon roll and iced caramel latte and it was absolutely delicious! I definitely would come back to try their other delicious pastries! read more

Uppercrust Productions - Bakeries Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Located in a strip mall with plenty of parking and a handful of outside tables for those opting to enjoy their pastries on site. Seems to attract a progressive clientele with many coming specifically for the cinnamon rolls. We went a little later in the morning so some items were sold out, but still a good selection. We did not opt for the cinnamon rolls - may have to give them a try next time. There's a limit to the number of people allowed in the shop at a time so there's a velvet rope where you may need to wait your turn. The gal who helped us was very friendly and knowledgeable. They offer 2 gluten-free items each day in addition to macarons. We tried the gf chocolate chocolate chip cookie w/sea salt, a peanut butter cookie, an apricot croissant and some macarons. The pb cookie was excellent!! Would definitely get that again. Although the apricot croissant was light, flaky and tasty, there was very little apricot inside. Was probably halfway through before getting a bite of apricot and it was just 1 small lump of fruit so was mostly croissant with a bite of apricot. Would not buy the gf double chocolate chip cookie again. Have to laugh b/c at our house, it's a joke that when you think you've added the chocolate chips to the batter, do it again b/c we need more. Well, I've officially been cured of this desire. This cookie literally felt like I was eating a bag of chocolate chips, with almost no cookie to it. It took death by chocolate to a whole new level. Can't comment on the macarons as we gave them to someone else. Would we return - sure! It's a cute place. Would be interested in trying some of their other options. Their cinnamon rolls obviously deserve a try and their breads looked fresh and tasty so perhaps next time. read more

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Friends usually got croissants here Tried their quiche and ham & Gruyère Good service, seats available outside read more

Uppercrust Productions - Bakeries Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Uppercrust is an absolute gem in Gainesville, and every visit feels like a special occasion. The moment you walk in, you're greeted by the warm aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries that instantly makes your mouth water. Their attention to quality is evident in every bite. From the crisp baguettes to the buttery croissants, each item is crafted to perfection. What sets Uppercrust apart is not just the delicious offerings but the inviting ambiance and exceptional service. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable, ready to recommend their favorites or help you discover something new. The shop itself is charming, with a cozy, artisanal vibe that makes you want to linger and enjoy your treats right there. I personally love their iced caramel latte & Tartlets. They ate both my go to but I've enjoyed also their croissants and quiches. I would love to come back and try one of their soups. Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee and pastry or stocking up on fresh loaves for the week, Uppercrust never disappoints. It's the kind of place that turns simple moments into memorable ones. If you're in Gainesville and love top-notch baked goods, this is an absolute must-visit! read more

Uppercrust Productions - Bakeries Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This is a regular spot for us on Saturday mornings. Love their fresh rosemary bread and we get a few cookies and/or pastry goods as well. Their matcha latte is to die for and they have fun seasonal syrup flavors you can add. read more

WOW! first timer at upper crust and man, that place is AMAZING. no wonder why there was a long line outside. but they were quick to help us. heard the sourdough was amazing. all homemade breads and danishes and croissants, quiches, pretzels, etc, I got a soft pretzel with cheese and tomato and a peach and cream cheese filled croissant. best thing i've had in a WHILE. you must go! read more

Uppercrust Productions - Raspberry Croissant, pretzel, quiche - Bakeries Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This place is insane! Finally had the pleasure of trying it in person and boy this was an experience. Check out the pics of all we enjoyed. Highly recommended. A must when in Gainesville read more

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Staff were so friendly. They have a variety of bakery items. I got the ham rose and a cupcake, they were both delicious! read more

Uppercrust Productions - Almond cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Uppercrust is a local bakery opened in 1981. The original owner has since sold to the new owner, who was recently featured on the Food Networks' Diners Drive-Ins and Dives program. During a recent day trip to Gainesville, my dining companion and I had to make it a point to stop at this bakery. The bakery is located in a strip shopping center so there is ample parking available. There are a few bistro tables and chairs located outside the store front. The shop interior has no tables and chairs. I think most people shop and take away. On the left side of the shop interior are a selection of coffees, jam, tea and other boxed and jarred products. If you look to the right, you can actually see the kitchen in full force. The shop has several large bakery cases. By the time we arrived on a late Saturday morning, the baked goods were already condensed down in the visually appealing cases. They offer cookies, mini cakes, mini pies, mini tartlets, several different types of croissants, breads, soup, quiche and coffee. Service was swift and there were several staff helping multiple customers at the same time, both with items from the bakery cases as well as serving coffee and ringing up purchases. Yes, it was difficult to make finite selections. My dining companion and I settled on a butter croissant, an almond croissant, two sugar cookies, a macron, a walnut croissant rose, a chocolate chip cookie and a snickerdoodle cookie. It took a few days to enjoy them all. We have been to many a bakery and I will admit Uppercrust may have the best sugar cookies we have ever enjoyed. The pretty marbled glaze clung to every bite and the cookie was sweet and moist. It is well worth a stop to Uppercrust! read more

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I have been going to upper crust for years. I can't comment on their other bakery goods because I'm fixated on their chocolate croissants. They have always been flaky and delicious. It can be a little tricky to navigate the store when it's busy, but normally their people are always polite and attentive. Unfortunately, I've noticed that each time I go there I find less and less chocolate in my croissant. It's a common strategy that I've seen other places reduce the portion size, etc. But a chocolate croissant bursting with chocolate is worth the price increase. read more

The pastries here are always delicious and there are so many unique options to choose from! I had a coffee for the first time as well and it was very tasty. The ambiance inside is cute as they have a little store inside, but you can't stay in there long as it tends to get crowded and they have a limit to how many people can be inside at once. There is a good amount of seating outside though, and the service is pretty quick! read more

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Love their pastries and quiche! Coffee was pretty good but we definitely come here for the food more so than the drinks. Not much seating but I love this place! read more

A Gainesville staple. Are you truly a Gainesville resident if you haven't stopped by Uppercrust? If you haven't, it's time for you to go. Uppercrust continues to craft delicious baked goods day after day and does it flawlessly. The pastries are delicious (even more so when it's fresh in the morning), and the employees are all sweet and helpful. The shop is super cute and there's a ton of trinkets inside that add to the vibes of the place. Definitely recommending coming as early as possible because they run out super fast!! read more

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Every time I'm in the Gainesville area, I stop here. Immediately as I walk in, I'm greeted by one of the bakers saying welcome and offering to help. My go to are their quiches and chocolate chip cookies, just divine! Cookies are crunchy on the outside but soft towards the centers, perfect texture! Their service and great products will always keep me visiting when I'm in Gainesville. read more

Uppercrust is constantly a place I return to. It's amazing; I can't recommend the artichoke rose and other sweets enough. Truly an incredible environment with such kind people! read more

Uppercrust has the best pastries! Their dough is so buttery and flavorful. Our favorite today was their apricot croissant! read more

Uppercrust Productions - Raspberry & cream rose, apricot croissant, guava chasson - Bakeries Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Crunchy, Savory, sweet.... This bakery has it all. I have been coming to Uppercrust since I was a kid with my family. Now as an adult I am so thrilled to be able to really tell everyone how they must try this adorable little bakery. My top items are the croissants. But on the VERY TOP is the Rosemary bread. This bread is like home to me. I have so many memories of eating this bread with my family. It's just a beautiful bake with a delicious rosemary flavor. The ladies at the counter are so nice and friendly every time we go. The bakery is just so cute inside. Makes you feel like you're stepping in to a French bakery while being in Gainesville. 100% Recommend read more

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We have lived near the Gainesville area for a long time and for whatever reason we never tried this place for breakfast. Only their cookies. The pastries are amazing, some of the best in the area. The guava one is awesome. They were very busy on a Saturday morning. The coffee was the only letdown. The consistency and boldness was good but it had almost no flavor despite getting vanilla. I'd like to come track and try more coffee and pastries in the future. read more

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I've come here a few times and it's always poppin'. This time I got a decaf vanilla iced latte (~$7) and a sourdough loaf (~$6). We were served and had everything in hand within 10 minutes. The coffee is good, even the decaf still has a pretty strong coffee taste which I appreciate. The sourdough is a good size and has a nice crust. Overall, we were really pleased. Some notes: they don't have sugar-free coffee syrups, but they do slice your bread for you to your preferred thickness. Also, I've never tried their breakfast foods/pastries but they have a wide variety of unique options that all look really good. read more

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Truly a hidden gem in Gainesville! Despite living in town for several years, I never heard of this bakery. We stumbled upon it during our wait for brunch in the same plaza. Immediately, upon walking in, you can see a beautiful display of baked goods. Everything looked so fresh and yummy -- they had croissants, fresh bread, buns, etc. Most of the items here cost about $4.50, which might be steep. However, the quality is impeccable. The layers of their chaussons and croissants were incredibly flaky, yet still dense and soft. Our favorite was the guava! The employees were really patient with us when we continuously added items to our order, and kindly gave us separate boxes to ensure our pastries would be intact. I absolutely would come again! read more

Uppercrust Productions - Bakeries Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

The customer service was great and I just had the best vanilla latte I've ever had in my life! Their bread is absolutely amazing. I can't wait to try everything else I bought. I'm sad I do not live closer to this amazing bakery. read more

This place is in a cute area right next to my yoga studio. It's always packed- which should tell you how good it is. Not a ton of seating but 3-4 outdoor tables. Some people steal the Fresh Market seating next door too. The food is fresh, and they offer sweet pastries, savory bites, and fresh bread. (Vegetarian options too!) the coffee and matcha is also great, but a little more expensive than what I typically would pay for it. I typically stop here for a guava "flat croissant" after yoga! read more

Thank you for another great Christmas breakfast! Purchased in advance....pre-order info came out shortly after Thanksgiving. Curbside pickup this year was seamless. Cinnamon rolls were warm when picked up. If you don't pre-order you may not be able to get the products you want. The shop and the staff are very welcoming and proud of their products. Great place to stop for coffee and a bakery treat. On holidays definitely take advantage of pre-order. read more

Let's start with the smells that greet you when you walk through the door! The combinations of baking bread, coffee, carmelized fruit, and butter pull you right in and make your mouth water. I stepped up to the counter preparing to control my urge to buy one of everything. Ha! Ultimately landed on a savory and a sweet each for my husband and myself. (It was very hard to choose...) I had the chai latte with mine and my husband had an americano. Both were exactly the right drinks for our lunch. Seating is on the wide sidewalk in front of the storefront, but it is covered so the Florida sun is kept at bay. We will definitely return if we are in the area! read more

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Best pastries in Gainesville--this place is delicious! It's a small shop but they have a wide selection. Coffee is also great. It can get pretty busy on the weekends. read more

Uppercrust Productions - Raspberry Croissant, Pain au Chocolat Croissant, Quiche - Bakeries Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Sweet spot selling delicious pastries and cute trinkets. While visiting some friends they recommended we stop by this bakery they spoke very highly of. We decided go go for breakfast and upon entering were rows of pastures lined up in the display case. The workers were very sweet, patient, and knowledgeable. It was my first time and they were more than happy to provide me some recommendations to try (and even gave me a sugar cookie on the house!). I ordered a pain au chocolate, their guava chausson, vanilla scone & raspberry rose. The pain au chocolat was very buttery and flaky and my favorite out of all the pastries. The raspberry rose was also very flaky and topped with cream cheese and raspberry filling. My boyfriend likes guava and raved about their guava chausson. I highly recommend warming up the pastries at home on a low setting in the oven for the most optimal experience. The pastries at Uppercrust are well crafted and I will definitely return when I go back to Gainesville. read more

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Lots of easy, free parking allows you to pop into Uppercrust and try whatever catches your eye or chat with one of the helpful staff. We tried the daily vegetarian quiche, goat cheese and Herbes de Provence. We ate it before I remembered to take a photo Creamy and worth the $. I would not mind just a hint more herbs ;) Next up Fleur au Pistache - $5, crusty, crunchy and soft inside. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. Last was (apologies, I forgot the name) a mixture of everything bagel and croissant filled with cream cheese! Too big for one sitting, even for two... try a bit... share a bit! On our way home we will stop back in and pick up a chocolate tart, a few cookies and perhaps a cup of soup (they had carrot ginger). There are a few seats outside for a small group but for larger groups, take home ;) Go, enjoy, again and again! read more

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When I was a student at UF, I had a French professor who always brought us treats from Uppercrust. As a result, I grew fond of the bakery without ever stepping foot inside it. Cue over a decade later when I'm road-tripping to Tallahassee and I make a stop in Gainesville. It was a Saturday around noon or so when I went inside and ordered my fill and then some. Pat attended me and he was very sweet. I was in and out in minutes. Well, that and with a bag or two. Seeing as I was visiting a few people in Tallahassee, I made sure to bring some goodies. At the bakery, I had a ham and cheddar quiche warmed. It was everything a quiche should be. Fluffy and warm and generally easy to bite into. Perfect ratio of ingredients, too. The quiche was accompanied by a cappuccino that while small packed a punch. It definitely kept me awake to drive safely to Tallahassee. Unfortunately, that's about all it had going for it. It was bland. As for the items I took to go, that consisted of four macarons (one lavender honey, one lemon, and two chocolate ones), the last pain au chocolat, and a white baguette. While everything was eaten and enjoyed, and heck while I can even forgive the coffee's blandness, the baguette went bad a day or two after. That's the only reason I grant Uppercrust four rather than five stars. read more

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Totally enjoyed my visit this morning at opening time. Pat and Kelly, behind the counter, had fantastic blue hair. My wife does also! I felt left out! I got a guava pastry, a pistachio pastry, two rugula and an delicious espresso! All were delicious! I came for only one item but I couldn't resist! The coffee is locally roasted from Resident coffee and is very smooth, creamy and perfect as espresso without any sugar required! Can't wait to return the next time I'm in Gainesville! Life is good with fun people and pastry! read more

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Uppercrust has so many great options to choose from. All the pastries were fresh, unfortunately they don't reheat the pastries but they still taste amazing. They sell out quick and at times there is a line, so it's best to go early. read more

Uppercrust Productions - Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Such a cutesy bakery! Staff was super friendly & the pastry's & desserts were so yummy! They also sell jelly cats here which is a plus read more

Uppercrust Productions - Chocolate almond croissant, French silk pastry, Pumpkin pastry, strawberry nutella macaron, & peaches & cream macaron - Bakeries Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Uppercrust is one of my favorite spots in Gainesville, they have such an array of sweet and savory pastries. This local bakery has such a warm and cozy ambiance. Despite how busy they were, the staff attended to us promptly making sure we had a good experience. Too many good options so I asked a worker what savory pastry she recommended. Got the Artichoke Barigoule Rose and it was delightful. The ingredients tasted very fresh, and it was on a warm flaky croissant. Tasted the Spinach and feta rose too which was just as great. Inside Uppercrust they also sold products from local vendors such as locally made soaps. Overall, Uppercrust had such a diverse menu and my experience was delightful. Maybe could improve by lowering some of the prices as the complex pastries were around 8 dollars. read more

This was my first time coming here, and it will NOT be my last. This place is phenomenal! the staff, the baked goods AND the drinks! This place rocks, seriously. We even got offered a free loaf of any bread of our liking since it was our first time coming in. All of the cute knickknacks make the place feel so homey. They have magnets, plushies, cards, bags, merch and so many other things for sale! I love this place. Can't get enough of the freshness. I can't wait to come back, again. THANK YOU UPPERCRUST STAFF! Thank you to the bakers and team! You guys are awesome! read more

Uppercrust Productions - Spinach and Feta Rose. So good!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Always visit this place when I'm in town. Basically nothing is bad here - try a little of everything! Staff is super kind and welcoming as well :) read more

Uppercrust Productions - Nutella Pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This is a family favorite when in Gainesville or driving by. They have the most delicious baked goods. Courtney helped us and was friendly and knew what to suggest. We got the ham and cheese rosette, strawberry cream rosette, and got two loaves of bread. Everything was so good! I strongly suggest you stop by and try their yummy treats. read more

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Lines was long but moved fast. Excellent baked goods. And man, those croissants--try'em all!

This is a niiiiiiiiiice bakery. I walked into a cloud of buttery aroma the moment I walked in. I was drooling over all of the options they offer - croissants, rose croissants (!!!), breads, and more. You can grab a quick bite or a large bag of pastries for the week. They are slammed on Saturday mornings so be prepared to wait in line. It's worth it though! The staff keeps things moving, so you won't be waiting too long. 100% recommend! read more