Guglhupf Bake Shop

Ivy Chen 6 months ago

A charming European-style bakery with a warm and inviting atmosphere. I stopped by for a quick treat and ordered a baguette, a cherry cheese Danish, and a fruit tartlet—everything looked beautifully crafted and tasted fresh. The fruit tartlet stood out with its vibrant berries and balanced sweetness, and the latte had a smooth, well-balanced flavor. The interior is thoughtfully designed, with shelves of curated products like jams, granola, and coffee, giving it a boutique café feel. It’s a great place to relax, grab a coffee, or pick up something unique. Service was friendly, though the experience felt slightly transactional and not very personalized—hence 4 stars instead of 5. Overall, a lovely spot in Chapel Hill for quality pastries and coffee. I’d definitely come back.

Kristen C. 7 months ago

I can't say enough good things about Guglhupf. We just dropped in to see what they had as we hadn't been before. I got 2 almond croissants, 2 chocolate croissants, and 2 spinach and feta danishes to take home. The croissants are huge and absolutely perfect, but surprisingly the spinach and feta danishes were my favorite. The flavor was incredible and they are so flaky. The prices were so good as well. I recently moved to the area and almond croissants at my local bakery were double the cost and not as big or delicious. They really know what they're doing at Guglhupf. The person behind the counter was very nice and personable as well. Can't wait to come back and find a new favorite thing!

Lee 7 months ago

So happy to see this spot reopened after the flooding and looking better than ever!! Super clean, organized and great staff. The manager Justin always is so kind and the wait time even when there is a line is always very short. Highly recommended the cinnamon schnecke! And the chocolate chip cookie of course. The bread can be sliced as well - I get the merkhorn which is 75% rye.

Rob Mihelic 11 months ago

Delicious fresh bakery. Good atmosphere. I'm always on the lookout for a good croissant, and this was pretty good! Best I've had in chapel Hill for sure. The facility is very clean and hip/modern with a vintage style. The bread harkens back to a simpler time with quality ingredients and friendly service. Try the ham and cheese Pretzel!!

Natalya Makarova Edited 11 months ago

Really like the big restaurant in Durham, but this little place is great add! It’s so convenient in the morning for a cup of coffee with a wonderful bun, croissant or tart! great service! such friendly guys working! The coffee is made quickly and very tasty! It's just a pity that they don't have at least a few tables outside.