Best pastries in town! You must try the sugar cookies they are so good. Food is a little pricey but it is definitely worth it.

Fellow Yelpers, I think when reading my review, written by myself but speaking for most of Gainesville. Especially from what is heard around the town about UpperCrust. Have you ever walked inside a business and felt so unwanted in a place? If not come here! The looks on the faces with literally make you afraid to even ask a question. (Totally hipster snobby staff ) that about sums up UpperCrust, oh wait let me not forget the "Productions" I think I would be willing to take the abuse and unfriendliness of the staff the pastries and bread were were French and authentic. However it's a sad reality that it's not. It's definitely not the worse I ever had but far from the best. Prices are ridiculously high for the quality of the items. The stuffed pastries barely have any filling inside them. The "French" roses are good. But not worth $6.00 plus tax for something smaller then the palm of your hand. The store is very cluttered. From the window it looks like an old antique shop with cards etc all over. It's very dated inside. I think this place relies on all the regular locals that have been here for years. Once something opens with competition, I can not see this place staying around. Yelp has had a check In Coupon on the app. But be careful using it. You will get horrible looks like your crazy. I would actually stop by every now and then if they were not so stuck up. Maybe learned a little bit about customer service. But I'm like all the others that stopped going here because they are ridiculous I think giving two stars is generous for just the food. Service is less then 1 star. I couldn't recommend his place to anyone for that reason. Although if you want a good laugh on what I'm talking about. Check them out! read more

Great bakery with DELICIOUS treats of all kinds. Expensive but worth it. We love the ham/gruyere roses and James beard chocolate cake.

this 5 star review was hard earned as my visit had some big ups but a few downs so this 5 is earned. I ordered a special loaf of Challah for Rosh Hashannah. I ordered on Wednesday and was told to please pay in advance because it was a special order. So on Thursday I came in to pay and the ticket was at the register and ready to go when I arrived. It was very affordable. On Sunday I came in to pick up the bread and the store was PACKED. Probably because there isn't a lot of space to stand when you walk in. Everyone was packed in and no one knew who was next to be helped. Because I had paid in advance and was just picking up my order, and i wasn't getting anything else, I mentioned to a woman working further back in the store ,by the wine that I was picking up. She said I would need to wait until it was my turn but a few other people mentioned that they were also picking up and prepaid. I don't think she realized the store was packed and getting fussy. She brought out our orders quickly. While all of this was going down, a woman who I assume was the owner was assisting a very upset pair of women. I'm not sure what the issue really was but it seemed like the customers fault and the owner went above and beyond to try to remedy the problem and make the people happy (which wasnt going to happen no matter what). I was truly impressed. You're probably asking at this point how was the bread? I was very good. A dense crumb and glistening crust were impeccable. I WILL be back to try some of their other goodies and will definitely be ordering from them next year. read more

They had a big variety left, even on a late Sunday morning after church. The plain croissant was heavenly & flakey. I can't wait to try their filled croissants & other baked goods and breads next time. read more

Love the bread as well as pastries. Delicious! And let's not forget the wine selection and the knowledge sommelier. read more

Does zero stars exist yelp? As much as I wanted to try this place the service was awful. I walked in unfortunately needing a mask because i did forget mine at home. I get it that was my fault but immediately as i walked in i had 3 people ask where my mask was and i get it i need a mask. They made me wait outside till they got me one. There was a worker waiting outside that said "oh here i have a mask" we grabbed it and walked in as someone yelled from behind the counter to make sure our masks were on!! THEY WERE! RELAX GUYS, i am all for the safety too!!! They wouldnt next serve me until i guess someone checked that indeed the Dog i brought in was a SERVICE DOG! Yes I have a service dog and please read the guidelines to show respect to those with service dogs just like I respected your mask comment. They continued to stare at us, how about a friendly, "hi how can i help you today?" Instead we were stared at uncomfortably. Yes we did walk out in disgust. Service service service... that helps big time. read more

Uppercrust I am a huge fan! This place brings a bit of sophistication to Gainesville that every foodie can enjoy. When you walk in you get a very chic Parisian feel that doesn't flop when it comes to the pastries and wine. The pastries are incredibly fresh and flaky; don't be surprised when you go back to get another one....and then another one. Being in the Millhopper plaza, it's a little ways from the rest of Gainesville, but even so it is abuzz with activity on Saturday mornings where the offer free wine tastings. I have to say the wine tastings in Gainesville are overall meager, especially the free ones, but Uppercrust does not disappoint. The tasting will typically consist of 8 to 10 wines from a specific region. Their sommelier John is incredibly friendly and I always make sure to ask extra questions. Additionally you'll find a wide assortment of cheeses to sample too a mere few feet away. I wish the place was a little bigger and that there was more outdoor seating, but otherwise it's my favorite bakery in Gainesville. It's on the pricier side for pastries but well worth it, especially since you get 20% off an item if you check into Yelp (one of the few good check in offers in Gainesville). Check out the chocolate almond croissant and tell me it's not worth it. If not, we can't be friends. read more

great pastries, but you pay for it! I really don't think it is worth the money since i am not a pastry person. They do have wines and cheeses which are nice, but they also sponsor Alliance Française de Gainesville, which is a bully group of french people. They should stick with selling their wares to people and not trying to associate with groups. They are very over priced and i really don't se any extra value. spend your money the way you want! read more

Eh. Got there at noon after checking out a website that promised a zillion great pastry things to go with this bottle of pricey eiswein I've been threatening to open up one night... decided now is the time. So.... yeah. Seems they don't really offer as many pastries as they say they do, and what they do offer is pretty much sold out by noon. And then, when they offered me a freaking croissant as an option, I almost laughed in their faces. Really? I can go to Publix and get a croissant. Hell, I can get a Napoleon at Publix, but couldn't get one here. I ended up with a pear tart, an eclair and a small slice of cheese cake. Whoo. Thats pushing the pastry envelope there. Very disappointing. Very. In a real city, real bakeries carry a much larger variety and you can go there before dinner and pick up pretty much anything... but this is collegetown lameville and even the overpriced yuppy bakery in the overpriced yuppy neighborhood can't deliver much more than a few things. If you are going to advertise exquisite stuff, you need to actually have it in the case. On the actual products: The pear tartlet thing was pretty good actually; the cheesecake was, well, cheesecake... and the eclair was tasty, but not anywhere near the best eclair I've ever had. read more

Holy amazing. As soon as you walk in, you will begin to salivate and will most likely order one of everything... DO IT! This place is seriously amazing and has unique greeting cards, tea towels, wine, oils, etc. I accidentally discovered Uppercrust and am so happy I did. Thank you for making my belly full and heart happy! read more

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Possibly my favorite bakery in Gainesville! I really appreciate their variety and freshness. Although it is a quite small location, you are greeted by their cute display (and sometimes a very long line). On the sides of the store, they also have a greeting card/stationary selection, which I enjoyed looking at while waiting. I have had their chocolate almond croissant and something along the lines of an walnut rose pastry. Chocolate almond has become my favorite and it's the second time I've ordered it (and I ordered two). Perfect amount of sweetness and balance between filling and pastry! They also taste just as great the next day if you feel like taking one home for later! read more

I've been an uppercrust customer since they were located behind Publix off of 10th Avenue... many years ago! They have many wonderful items to choose from that are delicious. HOWEVER... they have been overcooking their croissants for the past several YEARS! What in the world happened? They used to be baked to perfection, lightly golden on top... delicious. Comparable to the croissants we have in Paris, But every time I go in there now (and for the past several years) I have to ask "may I have 5 croissants that aren't too overcooked please?" I got several today.. so overcooked and dry that we're throwing them away. Surely I'm not the only one mentioning this obvious problem. I'm hoping the owner will take note, and have the pastry chef take them out several minutes earlier to avoid burning them everyday! Please!!!??? read more

One of the best bakeries I have been to. Everything fresh and tasty, they do not take short cuts. Go early in the day as the do run out at times. Also fun extras for gift giving. read more

4.5 stars! I will put their laminated dough up against the venerable croissant from Thomas Keller's Bouchon or the enviable Danish at Jean Philippe Patisserie. It has the perfect combination of "egginess" and butter with just the right proportion of "chew"and flakiness to the crumb. Today I had a sort of savory danish on that beautiful aforementioned dough containing very high quality ham, gruyere, roasted tomatoes, slivered red onions and dijon. It must be stated, however, that they had just come out of the oven. I don't really want to imagine what they'd be like after an hour of sitting at room temp; but, luckily I didn't have to. Now, if we can only get them to do fruit and cheese Danishes... read more

Today was just one of those days for me. I'm recovering from a stomach bug, and about three days I've done little besides sit in the house and stare at the wall, the tv, or the insides of my eyelids. This afternoon, I couldn't stand it anymore. Hell or high water, I was going for a walk. And fortunately, Uppercrust is about ten blocks away from where I live. Far enough to stretch my legs and not so far that it could wear me out. I admit, I was nervous to come back. I've seen the displeased reviews and wondered what was going down. But as soon as I stepped through the doors, I knew that all was well. Very little had changed inside, for better or worse. The clerks were still very helpful and the patrons are generally silver-haired and well-to-do, but still very polite. The store was full of its usual earthy, grainy aromas. The shelves were end-to-end with fresh baked goods and bakers brought out more bread and pastries twice during my short visit. I found a small shelf full of English clotted cream in the front, and immediately tried to recall recipes for a Sunday brunch. I roamed the back of the store, seeing the wine shelves for the first time with eyes that could appreciate the potential flavor journeys that lay within the opaque bottles. I caressed the modest curves of a Late Harvest Moscato, remembering at the last moment that I hadn't brought an ID and giving myself a good reason to return. In the end, I ended up with a smaller haul than in previous visits: a raspberry linzer cookie, and a butter almond snail. The linzer cookie is gone now. I will try to share the snail with my husband, but no promises. read more

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Employee was rude when we had questions. We had to go to a flying biscuit to get napkins. The fresh food was hard and stale. The sandwiches in the coolest was delivered already made and just placed in a cooler. They ignored us when people walked in after us pushed their way to the front and ordered ahead of us. read more

If you are in the mood for some insanely yummy, still-warm-because-it-was-just-baked bread, then look no further! In the beginning, I came here whenever I needed a baguette or a bâtard for a potluck or picnic. Later on I found myself finding excuses to satisfy my bread fix, and saying things like "Ooooh my roommates would just love this rosemary bread!" even though I had no intentions of sharing. For these reasons it's probably a good thing I don't live in Gainesville anymore. The Rosemary bread and the Pain aux Céréales were always my favorites. They also have challah on Fridays which is also pretty good. Besides bread, they also sell fine wines, cheeses, olive oils, chocolates and pastries. They even have a bistro menu with made to order sandwiches. What gives this place its adorable charm is its French vibe, or maybe it's the Amélie soundtrack always playing on loop. Either way, c'est magnifique! read more

Really delicious pastries and quaint space. Rather pricy but nothing you aren't already expecting. Would frequent it if were a bit more affordable, rather than saving it for a special occasion every several months or so (max). read more

Uppercrust is the place to go for fresh baked, crusty delicious bread and baked goods. Their rosemary baguette is heavenly and they also have a selection of cheeses, wines and often pate and the like. Uppercrust is always my first stop when planning a picnic or a special cheese course. They also have macarons (made in house, surprisingly rustic), little cakes and the BEST chocolate croissants. One thing to note is to make sure you are either going to eat your yummy baked goods very quickly or that you have a good method of storage; because it is fresh, it won't last the way your store bought bread will. They also have great little gifts, sauces and etc. Absolutely worth checking out for any foodie or lover of authentic baking. read more

The most amazing rosemary baguettes, French rose pastries and fresh goat cheese, wonderful international wine selection and a solid selection of books on cooking, baking, wine, etc. Every baked good, dried good, cheese, chocolate or wine I've had from here has been fantastic but I cannot give anymore than 3 stars to a place that puts out terrific product but cannot hire or train staff to be at least reasonably polite. I would come here every day for fresh bread, etc. but instead I visit no more than once a month because staff have been so bothered, bored and rude to most customers I have seen them deal with over the past 2 years. Service industry, whether restaurant, hotel, bar or bakery relies on customers to serve and no matter how great your product is, the more memorable experience that will bring people back is a higher level of customer service; making eye contact, welcoming customers to your store, remembering a returning customers name or order, asking if someone needs help, willingness to explain products to people who want to buy them, etc. I hope customer service can become as big a priority as the quality of their baked goods because they've got that part down pat! read more

Omg yum! If you haven't tried it, do so!! Had a apricot croissant and a plain one and some strawberry and peach filled ones and wow! So many yummy things I usually buy stuff for the next day too, I mean how could you not ?? It's so good you want to try everything! We ate outside on the little patio chair where they delivered our freshly made coffee. Will go back 1000 times more lol read more

Dig the food, hate the prices. A half a loaf of bread for $6? Only those who haven't traveled abroad realize how ridiculous these prices are. However, I'll admit this is pretty standard pricing for U.S. bakeries, and I've never regretted any purchase I've made here. I only wish I woke up earlier. It seems the best breads and pastries are only available bright and early in the morning. Still, even the "leftovers" are fantastic. read more

Not only are the prices ridiculously high, but the service one gets when making the stupid mistake of making the line to be allowed to enter the store is pathetic. You cannot decide what to get without being harassed by the staff about being quick and making a haste decision about what you will purchase. Have the decency to allow customers to decide and take a minimum time to decide what we want; it is my last time visiting this stupid place. I am not doing business with food places that provide this kind of service. read more

I am of French heritage and grew up with French bakeries and French food on a daily basis and they remind me of my childhood. The dessert was the fruit tarte and very delicious. The sandwiches were light in flavor but just right and filling. I cannot wait to go back. read more

Uppercrust is the real deal. For all the negative reviews, just remember that this is Gainesville, not Miami or NYC - the fact that any decent bakery can survive a year, let along 30 years is a testament to the quality. 2nd Street couldn't make it, which is a true shame, but it goes to show you this is a tough business - you need to have it together, financially and otherwise, and spend 24 hours a day doing it to SURVIVE and continue. We have been to Fresh market late in the evening, and have seen the lights on at Uppercrust with folks cleaning up for the night. What time must they start to keep this place going? It is a true blessing for the people here that appreciate it - and the lines on a Saturday morning are living proof people love it. Don't even try to go it on a game day weekend! With all that said, the coffee they serve is TERRIBLE, don't buy it as you will regret it - worse than american instant coffee. All the dry goods they sell, I hope they can continue to sell some of them and make money to stay in business. Remember, the dry goods are there to make them money so they can keep selling you $3 baguets - you have to sell an awful lot of those to pay the bills I'd imagine, let alone make a profit. Yes, it is a yuppie, volvo-driving kind of place. But I generally find those folks like to eat good baked goods, and can pay to keep them in business - so don't hold it against them. After 2nd Street close, we re-discovered Uppercrust. The bakery is more than decent, it is world-standard. I should know, I am a bit of a foodie snob (as my wife never fails to remind me!). The cereals baguette is ridiculously good, as have been ANY of the other baked goods. That's right. NEVER have we had something bad. The cheese scones are really special. I have heard the rumor that the business is for sale. 30 years is a long time to be running a bakery. Hell, I don't think I could last a year. I wish them all the success possible, and I selfishly hope I can continue to get wonderful baked goods here is G'ville for many years to come! Get it while you can. read more

While I see the Upper Crust as one of the best things about Gainesville, I have to point out when they shoot and miss. I appreciate the way the new owner has expanded the selelctions, oh those cinnamon buns, there are a couple of duds. The ciabatta is inedible, I threw most of it away. The "honey cake" is not "honey cake" as advertised. It is more like a spice cake, not dark, moist and moderately sweet. Gave that away. read more

Oui! Okay, so originally I had planned to run in next door at the Fresh Market to get a variety of bagels and doughnuts for my son's daycare - it was Teacher Appreciation Week. But when I arrived at 8am, they were closed! I was a little wary of getting my selection from Uppercrust instead, but we picked out an assortment of pastries (croissants au beurre, pains au chocolat, chocolate-almond croissants) and cookies (painted sugar cookies, linzer hearts) and couldn't make it to the car without sampling a few. YUM! The croissants were such light, buttery perfection that I drove away licking my fingers. Needless to say, the rest of the assortment was similarly revered. All the teachers raved about how excellent everything was. I'm hoping to be surprised by something from their delectable Mother's Day menu on Sunday... read more

Absolutely AMAZING flaky pastries, crusty breads, and delicious savory tarts with goat cheese, fresh basil and sun dried tomatoes that send me into a swoon. Yes, it is rather pricey but the taste is worth it. They also have lovely french imports including wines, glassware and home accessories. One HUGE downside which they need to rectify immediately is their coffee situation, which is dismal. They have simple brewed coffee (and very mediocre at that). The pastries SCREAM for a really well made cappuccino or at least a really good cup of regular. This is a huge oversight on their part. If it weren't for that, I say 5 stars for this one. I realize they are not a coffee shop, but to have those types of pastries (and a few outdoor tables) begs decent liquid accompaniment. read more

PRICEY but yummyyyyy, good quality pastries and you can tell its fresh baked. I loved their vegan chocolate orange cake. Their eclairs and croissants also solid! they have good bread too. It smells amazing in there too! read more

Bravo to this bakery! This is what a bakery should be. Huge selection of absolutely delectable items. Crispy croissants! Everything about this establishment is first class. Staff is also amazing. read more

Uppercrust is a much bigger bakery than most expect. It is in a plaza with some other high quality establishments - Northwest Seafood and The Fresh Market. Oh, and there's a Publix across the street. But anyways, I had some of their snails and a fresh rosemary loaf straight out of the oven. Delicious! When toasted, the loaf was perfectly crunchy on the outside, but soft and dense in the inside. Excellent! The snails were tasty, not overly sweet, and was obviously made out of high quality ingredients. They also have a selection of imported wines and amazing cheeses which I have yet to try. However, there is a crazy markup, and I would just head over to The Fresh Market and buy the SAME product for almost half the price. Of course, there are some things you can't find anywhere else, and some can make interesting gifts. The staff are very friendly and are willing to help you out. However,I find it kind of annoying that you have to always ask to find out what is avaliable right now. They should just have a white board with what's avaliable, how many, and what else is coming at X time. It would be more efficient! Overall, very good, with some room for improvement. They are now closed for Mondays for a much needed break, so hopefully quality will go up! 3.5 stars! read more

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A true gem - I moved from a big city and I cannot recommend this spot enough - it reminds me of my former city life!

Had to finally try this place and it blew me away! I had a delicious scone. It wasn't overly sweet, I loved it!

um, yum. Best croissants ever! My sister insisted on coming here even though it was out of our way. I am so glad she did but so sad I live so far away. read more

Love love love! Fresh, beautiful and delicious 7 days a week. Such a treat! There is outdoor seating and if not the packaging is good for take home. read more

My husband is not one to use words like "dreamy" but he proclaimed the rosemary bread here "dreamy" after his first bite. This shop is really cute and has a lot of delicious-looking pastries. Darn those calories! read more

Great bakery! Outstanding breads and pastries. My favorites are the almond croissants and the cheesecakes piled high with fresh fruit. Uppercrust has more than pastries. There is a small refrigerator section with stuffed olives, hummus, etc. The spinach/feta dip is excellent, and the pre-made sandwiches are good when they're fresh. They also sell pastas, teas, olive oils, etc. Their wine selection is pretty impressive and seems to change often. read more

Way overpriced for the quality provided. I don't mind spending $$$$$$ for anything, as long as each dollar is being spent on a $ worth of quality product. read more