The peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies were amazing! The cheese cake was okay, primary because of its lack of flavor. However, the atmosphere was comforting and spacious so that was a positive.
Amazing cinnamon rolls and jalapeno cheese croissants
Pastry heaven! I only wished I lived closer. Eat one of their cinnamon rolls -- it will change your life
Marzipan pockets, cinnamon rolls, and italian cream cake.
They're very good delicious baked goods, try their cinnamon rolls which are affordable, big, and delicious. Parking is a little bit tricky though, but seating is plentiful and staff are always ready to take your order.
Great pastries but the service needs help. If the staff had been nicer I would come back.
I absolutely love this place! Everything is delicious, but the cinnamon roll is my favorite! The sandwiches are great too.
DO NOT use a credit card to purchase anything here. If you do, there is a good chance that an employee or employees will fraudulently use your cc number. Even worse, the owner and management DON'T GIVE A DAMN when you confront them!
Hands down this is the best bakery in Austin. For me the Cinnamon Almond is the perfect treat, but you can't go wrong with any of their delicious options. Get there early before they sell out.
I ordered a Chocolate Windmill cake for my wife's birthday and got it on time. The cake was very delicious and my wife liked it!!
Bread is okay. Pastries are okay. Parking is okay. Location is killer
Get the brioche when they have it - amazing! And the cinnamon rolls are to die for.
The cinnamon rolls. The Paraguayan cornbread. These two items alone make Upper Crust one of my favorite bakeries of all time.
Just simple food, perfect execution, and incredible variety. You really can't go wrong at Upper Crust for breakfast or lunch. They've got a generation of success to prove it.
Best coffee in town. The cinnamon buns are to die for. Gazpacho in the summer is pretty cool too.
Upper Crust is Great. Their pastries are FANTASTIC. The sandwiches and soups are wonderful also.
First time here and it won't be my last!
It only had two things here on my quick in and out visit, but it was enough to make me go "Please sir, may I have another!" after every bite!
I got the strawberry danish croissant thing and OMG...it was what my dreams about strawberries and croissants in the forms of danishes are now made of!
I also got a dark chocolate brownie cookie (I wish I could remember the names, but I was in such a rush I just grabbed what looked good) that was sexual chocolate! It was soooooooo good and I had it later that night with a ruby port and it was beyond unbelievable!
It may take some nudging not to keep going back and just getting these two things, but if this was just a taste of what else they have to offer, my tastebuds will demand I explore my other options!
This is my first time ordering a cake in Austin. I ordered a red-velvet cake, and no joke this cake is AMAZING
I really like how it s simple but pretty.
I ll order another cake next time. Seriously.
They warmed up the cinnamon roll and it was super delicious.
Totally love this bakery. Wonderful staff and a great selection of the finest desserts in town ..
Great sandwiches and a fantastic coconut cream pie!
Pretty good products (PB chocolate chip cookie, cheesecake/cupcake, apricot croissant), but a little steep - not bad, but..2:00 on a Saturday afternoon and it was still crowded.
Great little gem for lunch & DELICIOUS baked goods ALL FANTASTIC! You'll leave RAVING about the place!
Service was great, pastries were yummy. Soup (cheese?) was cold, but other than that, was overall pleasurable
Heaven on earth. I can only make the assumption that that was the idea when Upper Crust was brought to Austin.
My mom used to take me here as a kid because she worked across the street, but I didn't appreciate the deliciousness that is Upper Crust until growing up and having tasted things that don't compare to their quality.
The cinnamon rolls are what they are known for. And yes, get that so that you can say that you did, but my absolute favorites are the Apple Bundt Cake (incredibly moist cake, freshly grated apples and perfectly combined spices) and the Marble Cupcake (chocolate cupcake with a cream cheese center). Pardon me while I wipe the drool from my face.
Sometimes I run errands in this area just so that I "happen" to be in the area, and have an excuse to stop in.
If you were going to go to one bakery in Austin, I would make it this one.
I came here to pick up some cupcakes, but couldn't resist the temptation of the cookies. The cupcakes tasted great and were very moist. (They remained moist even after a few days in the fridge.) The cookies were amazing! They tasted great the day I bought them, the next day, and even two days later. (We finished them that day.) I will definitely buy more desserts from Upper Crust, and will be back to try their lunch menu items as well.
Excellently portioned and priced lunch specials; $7 for 1/2 Sandwich, soup of the day, chips and salsa, a cookie and a drink.
P.s. The name's tongue-in-cheek,
Great variety and cake options for special occasions.
This place is not good. Small, dry sandwiches and bland cheese soup. Most of their pastries are nothing to rave about. One time I I had a blueberry cream cheese pastry but it turned out to have NOTHING inside. It was dry. Pretentious place without the quality to back it up.
It's rare that I say anything publicly about a business, particularly anything negative in a social media forum. In this case, I'm making an exception, because of such a repeatedly negative, indifferent customer service experience.
As posted on Yelp about Austin's Upper Crust Bakery:
My wife and i like the food, but I cannot stand the indifference of the management. I'm not a picky person at restaurants, but I expect businesses to listen to their customers and try to take reasonable steps to address their concerns. That has not been my experience, nor my wife's, with the management and staff of Upper Crust. They have been indifferent to a simple request. Consequently, they have turned me into something I can't say I've ever been about another business: a former customer who will go out of his way to tell everyone he knows why they should not do business here. Austin has plenty of good restaurants and bakeries. Do business with ones who listen to their customers, not Upper Crust.
Background. 18 Months ago I took my son in and bought him a chocolate chip cookie. Immediate allergic reaction. He is thankfully not one who goes into shock or has his airway close, but it's not a pleasant experience so we read labels and look at signs. There wasn't one and I didn't ask, which was my mistake. However, I didn't walk away. I went inside and asked whether the chocolate chip cookies have nuts. Yes, Walnuts. I asked why, when so many people like my son have nut allergies that are dangerous, don't you simply note that on your sign, because my son is having a reaction and that isn't a good way to encourage repeat business. Response: indifference.
My wife has continued to go there periodically and she has followed-up with the manager on this issue multiple times including again yesterday. After each request, no action, no commitment. Nothing. Apparently it's an overwhelming burden to put a nut label on a sign for baked goods or to just say that everything there might have nuts in it because of cross contamination in the kitchen, so buyer beware.
Again, Austin is fortunate to have many good restaurants and bakeries. Some may involve driving a extra mile or two away from 45th street. I'd ask that you patronize the ones that bother to take reasonable steps to address their customer's concerns rather than Upper Crust.
Get the cheese soup. It's SO GOOD. And the chocolate Italian cream cake!!! I love this place!
I came for the dessert, but stayed for the lunch. As a baked goods lover, coming to this lovely local bakery was like a kid going to a toy shop. Everything smelled wonderful, looked wonderful; it was only a nightmare to try to choose between all of the selections for lunch which was priced adequately I felt.
I ended up deciding on a sandwich and soup lunch combo to taste what they've got to offer and found that it was decent enough, but not memorable enough. Their bread was certainly fresh and tasty, but the roast beef stuck in between was bland and their tortilla soup not hitting the spice level I'm accustomed to. Now I came for their dessert and I decided on the classic - New York Cheesecake. I must say, that I was very disappointed with what they had to offer. Although the filling was creamy and delicious, I'm all about the crust on a cheesecake. I gotta have that buttery crispy crust and sadly Upper Crust had to offer a soggy clump. The overall food is enough for me to give them another try, but I won't be returning for their cheesecake any time soon.
Great place to stop in for a quick lunch or to order a cake. Great service and great food.
The only disappointing thing is having to choose. It all looks and tastes amazing. Don't be discouraged by the line; it moves fast and there is lots of seating.
I would have given it a 5 if it weren t for their slamming my bag in the counter when they were charging me. Don t get it wrong the pastry and sandwiches are good but the services is the worse. Only people that smiled was the older gentleman who took our order and the tall one that was friendly and even offered to give us a bigger bag to place what we purchased. The young blonde lady that was there seemed she was having a bad day and should have been sent home. Customer service should also be a priority.
Everything here is delicious. Cheese soup. Cupcakes. Everything
My favorite is the Cinnamon Rolls! Everything is good though.
Can't get enough of their blueberry muffins and ham n cheese croissant!
The perfect brunch spot with everything from cookies & danishes to sandwiches & soups, and all of it in between (the cheese soup is to die for)... They really know what they're doing, and the store has the most comforting, homey atmosphere, even when it's crowded. My favorite place to be on a Sunday. It's worth mentioning that my first time here was interviewing for a job.
Fantastic variety, tasty goodies and a wonderful staff
Upper Crust bakery has some of the best pastries in Austin. Reasonable priced awesome coffee and fantastic set up. I've been to many bakeries and this one has the best lemon tart. Parking is a little bit of a hassle...but be patient.
Fresh baked bread several options, wonderful Cheese soup and great chicken salad. Fast service and several seating options. Hubbie had a chocolate Mocha and he like it a lot, he didn't share!
Had some amazing cinnamon rolls and cookies. Best I've ever had.
OMG - Spinach Mushroom Quiche Simply Delicious!!!!
This place is amazing! My roommate got 2 birthday cakes from this place, a chocolate one (which i didn't eat..i don't like chocolate, but everyone else said it was good) and an Italian Cream cake. OMG the Italian cream cake was the best cake i have ever had in my life. 300 pounds later, i'm still eating it, haha just kidding, but really i can't stop eating it! Its so moist, the icing has cream cheese in it, there are walnuts in the cake, the list goes on. I haven't had anything else they make, but i'm going to step out there and say its the best thing they make. haha. Anyway, need a cake? Get it from here! Heck even the name of the business makes my mouth water!
Excellent service even in their busiest time and awesome food for a very reasonable price. Their lentil soup was delicious.
Wonderful bakery. I particularly recommend the cinnamon rolls and the cornbread.
I've been going here for years enjoying morning breakfast with life long friends and seeing familiar faces every morning is awesome. Service is always top notch and everything baked is phenomenal. Can't get enough of the cinnamon roll...trust!
Love this place! Delicious baked goods, friendly staff. If you're in the neighborhood do yourself a favor and grab a coffee & desert.
One of the best bakeries in Austin! The chocolate frosting is to die for!!!! Yummy!
Some of the best tortilla soup around, not to mention their chocolate cheese cake is unbeatable. If you haven't made the time to visit this cherished local eatery in Austin, please add it to your list. Best times to enjoy this local hot spot are before lunch during the week. That way you get to see the wonderful selection of pastries and stick around for some yummy soup!
One of the best local businesses in Austin, hands down. They are currently taking serious precautions against covid. It s great to see a business be so responsible.
.I love this place. Everything here is great. Incl. the service & atmosphere
Went there for a late breakfast (around 10am) and the line was pretty long, but it moved quickly. I got the biggest elephant ear that I've ever seen, it was the size of a personal pizza and only $1.75! I also got a sausage puff that was tasty, had a sprinkling of dill(?) on top. Overall the service was good, the food was tasty and there were plenty of places to sit.
Products as good as always, but service a little bad, the person who delivered the food to our vehicle was not to happy to answer a couple of questions we had. But baked goods are awesome!
Always full of customers but great assortment of great pastries and good coffee.
Great bakery
Friendly service
Delicious coffee
Yummy pastries! This place has been in business for years. Get the cinnamon rolls or the peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! Wish they had gluten free vegan options.
3 different people asked if we had been helped, and it was super busy. We order 3 pastries, and three drinks. We were in and out of there in less than 8 minutes. There Chai is amazing. Great atmosphere. Will be back for sure.
Got my birthday cake here, great full flavor, but not too overpowering, with a cool moist texture. Great little place to sit down and enjoy something sweet. Parking could be better, but not much you can do about that.
It s one of my favorite places to drink coffee with my wife, I had always dreamed to be in a coffee shop with my lovely wife and, this is it love it
Always a great weekday lunch spot. The specials are fantastic and the cheese soup is so good.
First visit to Upper Crust. Very fresh muffins and cinnamon rolls, great service, great taste.
I ll go back for sure!
I called from outside the bakery to order a Dutch Apple pie. I was able to walk up to a window, pay, and pick up the pie right away. Excellent service! Amazing confections! Do check their hours because it appears they're closing at 3 most days. I highly recommend this bakery.
The Marzipan Pocket is one of the best pastries I've ever had!
As always, the food's mostly good while the service takes a while.
It was ok, just a bakery nothing special. Cinnamon rolls were ok, kinda dry. I think Cinnabon does the sweets much much better. I Think this place is just a new austin fad and thats why it has such raving reviews
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