This popular European chain is the first I've seen in the states, a fitting addition to Terminal 4, where more international airlines fly to more than any other terminal. Somehow like many chains with abroad origins, the US version is always lacking something – in this case, it's lacking a good sandwich, which happens to be Upper Crust's bread winner specialty (mind the pun).
The motto for every Upper Crust is their claim to fresh baguettes / sandwiches, made every 3-4 hours. Combinations of the veggie kind, hearty kind, and gluten free kind are available here, all for somewhere between $8-12, which for airport standards may not feel that spendy. But each baguette sandwich I"ve had from here, be it the all vegetable (cucumber, tomato, eggplant, cheddar) or the classic (ham, cheddar, mozzarella, and tomato) have been terribly bland. I would normally recommend toasted for most folks, but the sandwich always comes back as a gooey mess, almost Quiznos-like.
Where their sandwiches fail is where their space prevails, as this little eatery actually has it's own independent seating area with mini tables, wall booths, and a counter. It does get crowded during the afternoon rush but tends to get a little quiet after 6PM. But the *best* part of Upper Crust? They have various electrical outlets on the counter, walls, and under the booths, which for frequent Terminal 4 visitors, is an absolute god-send.
Baguettes here alone aren't worth it, but it is one of the only healthy alternatives to the fried chicken, burger, and pizza joints around Terminal 4. So plug in your phone / laptop, buy a mediocre sandwich, and park yourself at the counter, where you're sure to enjoy some people watching and some good ol fashioned electricity.
This popular European chain is the first I've seen in the states, a fitting addition to Terminal 4, where more international airlines fly to more than any other terminal. Somehow like many chains with abroad origins, the US version is always lacking something – in this case, it's lacking a good sandwich, which happens to be Upper Crust's bread winner specialty (mind the pun).
The motto for every Upper Crust is their claim to fresh baguettes / sandwiches, made every 3-4 hours. Combinations of the veggie kind, hearty kind, and gluten free kind are available here, all for somewhere between $8-12, which for airport standards may not feel that spendy. But each baguette sandwich I"ve had from here, be it the all vegetable (cucumber, tomato, eggplant, cheddar) or the classic (ham, cheddar, mozzarella, and tomato) have been terribly bland. I would normally recommend toasted for most folks, but the sandwich always comes back as a gooey mess, almost Quiznos-like.
Where their sandwiches fail is where their space prevails, as this little eatery actually has it's own independent seating area with mini tables, wall booths, and a counter. It does get crowded during the afternoon rush but tends to get a little quiet after 6PM. But the *best* part of Upper Crust? They have various electrical outlets on the counter, walls, and under the booths, which for frequent Terminal 4 visitors, is an absolute god-send.
Baguettes here alone aren't worth it, but it is one of the only healthy alternatives to the fried chicken, burger, and pizza joints around Terminal 4. So plug in your phone / laptop, buy a mediocre sandwich, and park yourself at the counter, where you're sure to enjoy some people watching and some good ol fashioned electricity.