Uppercrust

I usually like this place, however was a bit disappointed with our purchase yesterday. We bought several croissants, some sweet and some not. A lime torte and an eclair. I am really fair in my reviews ...so here goes: 1. The torte was fine, but average considering the cost. 2. The chocolate eclair was edible in parts. The cremé patisserie (custard for us Americans,lol) was nice but a bit grainy and thin. The choux pastry was underdone and by the time I got home it's was a soggy mess. Didn't eat the entire bottom of the eclair. 3. The croissant au burre/ buttered croissants and the Nutella ones were all super greasy. Picture included. The layers of butter is supposed to stay in the bread, however, it leaked out making it very oily on bottom and dried/hard on top. I have enjoyed Uppercrust in the past, but for the price, it was not worth this time around. I made this review due to the cost exceeding the quality provided that day. Maybe they just had an off day. On a side note the customer service was AMAZING! They were ALL fabulous and appreciated their kindness. 😁

Hands down best French bakery in Gainesville! Love the Reine de Saba cake! It's rich but the apricot preserves bring just a hint of tart that lifts the flavor. I got a small 4in one for my boyfriend's birthday and had to make a last minute call to pick it up. They were super nice and didn't say anything when I showed up with less than 10min until closing. The interior is designed like a typical french bakery and I can't wait to come back to try more pastries! Edit: Love their french roses!!

These folks are the greatest. A true gem in a small town that would be the same diamond in the rough in any big city around the world. We’re all lucky to have this little slice of buttered deliciousness. On the daily they gather pure hope in the form of baked crumbs left behind by angels from heaven. The only down side, I can’t go here daily, but I try. Don’t know Ben the owner, but by his responses below, he’s fantastic. Wild that folks go to a place often and only post a negative review after many good times, but alas, negative reviews won’t stop this place from barreling into the future with its baked and buttered plow of magnificent belly healing bread. The staff is endlessly kind and helpful. My only real critical feedback, is the continued use of masks & efforts to distance…but who f’in cares, I’ll triple mask, booster twice a month, and whatever else they mandate just to get my hands on the smell of breadcrumbs from heaven. Thanks y’all!

So happy to find a quality French bakery in Gainesville! There was a line out the door waiting to order - it was worth the wait. I selected 7 different pastries and croissants, all were delicious, but the Fleur au Pistache was our favorite. We split each pastry into 4 pieces and shared. Very tasty lunch.