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    4.8 (42 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Momma X.

    Great atmosphere, fresh baked products are openly displayed in case cases where you help yourself and then go to the register to check out. Trays are bamboo, looking and embossed with the company logo, great for presentation and taking back to your table. We had a great time looking at the variety and it was difficult to choose. Luckily, they had a special at the time that we stopped in so we were able to take advantage of that and try multiple items for a decent price. We were both pleasantly surprised and would definitely stop here again for the atmosphere and the fresh baked goods. Staff was friendly and helpful. All in all a great experience!

    Mayra B.

    This is my second time visiting this place. The first time, I didn't buy anything because there were too many people. I really liked it; they have a wide variety of pastries. The whole place looks very clean, and the employees are very friendly. We ordered coffee, which was very good. We also got a mango custard, which was delicious--I already want to go back to get another one.

    Deannah R.

    I adore this place! As a baker myself i always appreciate tasting and seeing the unique creations from different places around the world. As soon as you walk in everything looks absolutely beautiful and inviting. The selection is amazing, with so many unique pastries and treats to choose from. Everything we tried was fresh, light, and perfectly balanced. They have sweet and savory pastries. They also provide a microwave if you want to stay and eat your pastry warm. They do have tables to sit at and you can bring your computer to get some work done or to just sit and read a book. The staff was friendly and helpful when making my boba tea selection. Next time i plan to try their tiramisu iced latte! If you're looking for high-quality, authentic baked goods, this spot is definitely worth a visit!

    Pork floss cake, Nestle bun, Garlic butter bun, Ham and Cheese and corn bun
    Katie-Ann F.

    My favorite bakery in Gainesville! There are so many options for both sweet and savory buns. They're fresh, soft, and pillowy. They certainly satisfy my cravings for Asian style bread. My favorite item is their Pork Floss Cake. I was surprised to find this here because not many bakeries make this (I only know of one other one in New York, where I'm from). It's so fluffy with the perfect amount of cream. They've perfected the sweet and salty combo. I'm back in NY now, and I'm still thinking about that cake. They also have many other sliced and rolled cake flavors, a huge menu of boba and other beverages, cookies, pudding, and more. Highly recommend checking this place out:)

    Elizabeth L.

    I was having dim sum right next door at yummy house and walked over to bakery 1908 and they had a lot of delicious bakery items to choose from then I saw a sign by the register that said if you leave a review you will get a free bun but I asked the girl at the register she said you have to buy something to get the bun free so I said I'll get the blueberry mousse cake and then get the hot dog bun free!

    Isabel M.

    I stopped to get some Thai tea and it was so delicious! The 1908 signature was so refreshing! There's plenty of bakery items to choose from and the staff were super friendly and helpful. It's located inside of yummy house, my favorite spot in Gainesville. There's indoor and outdoor seating if you choose to stay and hang for a bit. The place is casual and easy to order to go as well. Definitely recommend trying it out.

    Always good bread my 3rd visit now
    Marife L.

    Always fave always coming back with my favorite buns and I make sure I'll be more early so I get more good choices

    Caramel Almond Cookies
    June D.

    Walking in immediately felt like home. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the food is absolutely amazing. Their pastries taste just like the ones back home--not like the typical Asian pastries you find here. Every bite brings back wonderful memories. I live in Jacksonville, and I would gladly drive to Orlando or Gainesville just to eat here. It's definitely worth the trip, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for authentic, delicious food and pastries.

    Pastries selection.
    Nataliya Z.

    Fantastic bakery with an incredible variety of all kind of pastries and an excellent espresso! Service is very efficient and the sitting area is charming. I highly recommend!

    pineapple bun
    Simone M.

    This place is great for anyone looking to try pastries and other treats. The variety here is amazing, and I suggest to take your time when visiting. I picked up a pineapple bun for my dad and the the matcha black sesame mochi bun that I saw being promoted on social media. There were some other pastries I wanted to try however, they were sold out for the day. The matcha bun was soft on the outside and had a prominent black sesame paste in the middle with mochi. It was good and different from their matcha bun. If you stop by, make sure you sign up for their rewards program as they have a happy hour from 4pm to close which is a great deal for someone who wants to try a variety of pastries and cakes.

    Alyana S.

    It was my first time visiting Bakery 1908 and I recommend stopping by. They have many delicious pastries to choose from. I got the taro bubble tea and it was delicious. There's lot of seating if you want to dine in. I will be stopping by again in the future!

    Sesame latte and caramel latte
    Lili T.

    Bakery 1908 is a small chain bakery specializing in Asian breads, pastries, and coffee/tea. This Bakery 1908 shares a space with YH Dim Sum. The bakery offers all your usual suspects, like pork floss bread, cream breads, egg tarts, hot dog buns, and more. The space is smaller so the variety of breads is a bit less extensive than other locations, but they do rotate the flavors each day. All the breads and pastries we got were delicious! In the future, I would like to see some more vegetarian savory buns. The coffee latte with caramel and sesame latte were both great and came out fast. Half sweet for the sesame latte was perfect for me. The full sweet coffee was very sweet if you're into that! The cafe is decorated super cute and feels sanitary. The employee working the register, Michael, was fast and courteous. Tip: you can get a free bun if you sign up for their rewards and another if you leave a review. They also have buy 3 buns get 1 free from 4pm to close, excluding weekends and holidays.

    Myesha S.

    While my sister was visiting town she wanted to check out this bakery! We were glad we did! They had so many options of savory and sweet pastries. They also sell milk and fruit teas. It is self serve and you pay after you select your items. The checkout process was seamless and the service was good. The ambiance is that of a pastry shop. I got a pork bun and a pineapple pastry. The pork pastry was okay, I wish the pork was shredded and I noticed afterwards that there was a microwave I could have heated it up with which I think would have elevated the taste. The pineapple bun was my favorite! Not too sweet with pineapple pieces in the middle. My sister had a breakfast pastry which she said was good and reminded her of a crossaint and a cookies and cream roll which she liked. I had a strawberry matcha slush which was good and even though I got it half sweet it was still too sweet for me. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and would like to go back to try other options!

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    Delicious bakery! Nice service. The boba tea is also very good. Cute cakes too. Very nice place to meet up with friends.

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    Wonderful location. So many yummy treats to try. Loves the savory snacks and desserts! Great location. Easy to find.

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    Amazing selection. Fresh items. Yummy food! Please do yourself a favor and check it out (if you enjoy Asian goodies, of course)

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    The atmosphere here is awesome, the vibe is so cute and the food is delicious. Service was great and I am definitely gonna come again.

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    Very beautiful desserts, completely devoid of any flavor. But I've had worse. Ambiance ok, service quite nice.

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    Best in town. Everything is fresh and made on the same day. I like the cheese cake and almond cake

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    Food tasted amazing and service was quick. The amount of options as well that were constantly being stocked back up it was impressive.

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    So yummy! My favorite is the chocolate lava bun Cafe is cute and lots of seating. Loves it

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