Why Lenasia’s Original Uppercrust Bakery Keeps Winning Breakfast Hearts

In the early morning haze of Lenasia, there’s one bakery that locals reliably head to before breakfast: The Original Uppercrust Bakery. From piping-hot pies to clay oven pizzas, this is where old-school bakery charm still rules.

Bakes and Pizzas Locals Keep Coming Back For

Each morning, the display cases are packed with flaky chicken pies, pepper steak pies, and warm croissants made with all-butter dough. Sweet options like mini doughnuts, lamingtons, and apricot jam Swiss rolls round out the treat list.

For something more substantial, there’s pizza straight from a clay oven, like margherita, pepperoni, and tikka chicken, all baked on sourdough-style bases. Prices sit between R130 and R200, making it an easy choice for brunch or a midday takeaway. These are all listed live on Uber Eats and Mr D as of 2025.

A Local Staple with Loyal Fans

Scroll through their Facebook or Instagram, and you’ll find a wave of love from customers praising the friendly service, consistency, and generous fillings. One Google review calls their pies “some of the best I’ve had,” pointing out the thin crust and rich fillings.

The bakery doesn’t rely on flashy marketing. Instead, it’s the kind of place shared by word of mouth, with regulars posting snapshots of golden bakes and packed bread trays under hashtags like #Lenasia and #UppercrustBakery.

Image 1: Facebook/UpperCrust Bakery Lenasia

More Than Just a Pie Stop

The shelves offer more than pastries. You’ll find soft white rolls, seeded loaves, cheesecakes, Black Forest cake, coconut cake, and seasonal sweet buns. There’s also fresh naan and round loaves featured often on their Instagram stories, a nod to community flavour and heritage.

Pricing for bread and cakes remains affordable, ranging from R26 to just over R100 for full-size cakes and large loaves.

Pensioner Specials and Community Care

The bakery also offers a quiet gesture that goes a long way: a 20% discount for pensioners (60+) on weekdays. Shared on their Instagram, this deal draws in elders who stop in regularly for warm rolls or a sweet something to take home.

What Makes It a Favourite

What sets Uppercrust apart is not just the food, but the feeling. It’s dependable, welcoming, and fuss-free. Whether you’re grabbing a croissant before work or a pepper steak pie on the weekend, it always feels like a neighbourhood ritual.

And in a world of rush-hour breakfasts and rising prices, that kind of comfort means everything.

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Source: Instagram/@theoriginal_uppercrust, Facebook/UpperCrust Bakery Lenasia, Uber Eats, MRD.com

Featured Image: Facebook/UpperCrust Bakery Lenasia