We are entirely unapologetic for our gushing praise of Uppercrust baked goods. This small shop in the Fresh Market Plaza carries a lovely assortment of wines, pastas, olive oils and other gourmet goods, but it’s the baked goods that we dream about.
There are two items in particular that we’re pretty sure make the world a better place: Uppercrust’s Rosemary Bread, which is offered as a bâtard, boule, baguette or dinner rolls and their Cheddar and Chive Scones ($3.75). We’re partial to the bâtard ($5). This fragrant loaf is perfectly crunchy on the outside and warm and chewy on the inside. While the rosemary pairs particularly well with roasted meats and stews, we eat it slice after thick slice with absolutely everything.
The addictiveness of the bread may be rivaled only by the scones. The cheddar and chive scones (available with or without ham) are moist and savory with a slight peppery bite. They remind us that butter can be dangerously fantastic. Granted, for many of us the prices at Uppercrust make these items special occasion treats rather than everyday fare, but for the sake of our waistlines that’s exactly what they should be. Still, we stop in whenever we’re in Gainesville and we implore the Uppercrust crew to consider opening a branch here in Orlando.
