Butter has been hit or miss for the last few years. When it first opened, it was so good! Unfortunately, I have to call this visit my last. I have had far more disappointing experiences here than satisfying ones. I ordered online for carryout because I know Sundays are busy for breakfast and I live walking distance. It wasn't too busy, there were open tables and a lot of staff walking around. Upon my arrival, there were five employees at the counter doing various things, with others coming and going. A group of two that arrived before me was greeted and taken to a table, but when that employee (probably host) came back from seating them, she completely ignored me. She just kept looking down at a seating chart and running to the back. Never acknowledging me any time she came to check the seating chart. After a few minutes of me patiently waiting for any of these five employees to greet me and help me, two men walked in and stood behind me. The host greeted and sat them. Literally looked BEYOND me and took them into another room. I kept trying to get the attention of others but they kept yelling, "be with you in a minute!" and running around frantically. Another couple arrived, and the host appeared again and started to greet them so I cut her off and asked if she could help me first since I'd been there and two others had already cut ahead of me because of her. She just gave me a blank look, handed me my food and said thanks bye! Honestly it was such a ridiculous experience and I'm still so frustrated thinking about it. And I pre-tipped online not knowing the "fees" charge was an added gratuity, so she was double tipped before I even got there. The ambiance is like a busy little diner. Not the cleanest, but you don't expect it to be. Obviously the customer service is lacking. The food was awful. I was home within 30 seconds, so I know it wasn't from travel time lol. The chai french toast used to be my favorite thing but I could barely get down the top piece. It was just too mushy. The fruit that I paid extra for was old and gross. The vegan bacon tasted like they put a whole bunch of black pepper on some leather. The cappuccino was 16 oz and had no foam, so I'm gonna call it a latte instead. Lacking any espresso flavor, it was just a boring milk coffee. I had to go get food from somewhere else.
Chris S.
Amazingly fresh food and the service is great. It was packed with people but the service never lacked. Friendly staff. 4 stars for atmosphere just because it was a bit chilly while seated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martha Sedmera
Overall, a nice experience! Quaint little restaurant with good food and service. I had the tofu scramble. It had a good mix of veggies and a lot of curry, very tasty!Parking: Parking is in the back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cassandra Houston
So we then decided to give Butter Café a try since it was close by and I had never been. It’s a small establishment and there was a little bit of a wait, however we were able to get seated. At first glance of the menu, there was a wide array of dishes that also included vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-friendly. There were so many things that sounded good, it was actually hard for me to choose (not vegan or gluten-friendly of course). Friend one had been to Butter Café before but unfortunately did not enjoy the food. However, friend one was willing to give it another chance and this time went with the “Just Egg” omelette with caramelized onions and spinach, a side of the breakfast potatoes, and coffee. I discovered the previous day that friend one likes the coffee to be tongue burning hot. This however was not. It was good, but not nearly hot enough. Friend one enjoyed the omelette but felt it was a little too oily, perhaps from the onions that could have been caramelized a little more. The breakfast potatoes were nice w/ the crunchy bits, however lacked salt and pepper. You could see that there were herbs in the potatoes, however, you could not taste them. Friend two ordered the Paris omelette that included mushrooms, caramelized onions, and goat cheese, with a side of the breakfast potatoes. Friend two added spinach and bacon to the omelette which brought back memories of an omelette that was enjoyed in years past. The buttermilk pancake was sounding good as well, so one pancake was ordered, which was the size of the plate it was served on, 8-9 inches if I were to guess. When asked, “how was the pancake?” I was told, and I quote, “This pancake is life.” Friend one also ordered a lavender mimosa which was enjoyed while trying to guess what type of champagne was used. As for me, there were many choices, but I decided to also get the lavender mimosa and I have to say, it was the best mimosa I have ever had…..quite tasty. Probably b/c the champagne they used was not very dry. The lavender syrup was not overly floral tasting. The mimosa overall had a sweet taste that I enjoyed. I couldn’t make up my mind, so I decided to try a half order of the Chai French toast layered w/ mascarpone cheese. It was very good. The mascarpone was slightly sweet, which meant I did not need a lot of syrup. I was afraid that the chai spices might be overpowering, but there was only a hint of chai, which was great.Unfortunately, unlike the omelettes, the French toast did not come w/ any sides.My two pieces were looking pretty lonely on the plate. As I tried to bring forth a single tear so that my friends would take pity on me, I did something INEVER, EVER do for the purposes of these reviews, and that is try what someone else has on their plate. But since friend one had too many potatoes, most were put on my plate. I appreciated that they were more like smashed potatoes, but they were seriously lacking seasoning despite the visible herbs. Once I doctored them up w/ salt and pepper, they were really good. I also tried some of the pancake and for me, it wasn’t life-giving, but it was really good. So bottom line, I wouldn’t mind going back again and having the same thing or something different. And I definitely have to get the lavender mimosa, or perhaps one of the other flavors.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jim Grubbs
In town for the OHSAA boys basketball tournament and was looking for a great breakfast, found it at the Butter Cafe. The country breakfast skillet was awesome. I guarantee you we will return in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiffany D.
Went here for breakfast! This place was happening. There was a 15 minute wait. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The menu had a lot to choose from. The ambiance was good. They have artwork up all over the wall. It was nice to look at. Our waiter was very quick and getting our order and drinks. The drinks came out in glass jars. The food was delicious! Great service and great food!
Chubby F.
When you are looking for a traditional plant-based : vegan breakfast Butter Cafe is the go to place. However the service is always lacking the wait to be greeted at the door has gone way past five minutes with people bustling by with no acknowledgment. Which is why I don't patronize them as much as I want to.
Sam U.
Got brunch here with some friends and was less than impressed. On a Saturday morning expect a wait, which isn't uncommon for brunch places but still something to keep in mind. Our waitress definitely did her best but you could tell she was juggling a lot of tables. The food left a lot to be desired, I got a burger and the middle was undercooked which icked me out a bit but again being that they were so busy, I did not get a chance to mention this to the staff. It was served with potatoes that were underseasoned and generally mid. All in all this won't be a place I plan to return anytime soon.
Y S.
First off, we were seated pretty fast for a Saturday. We were not given or offered any water. We both had coffee, and an Omelette with cheese and bacon & sausage. I specifically said, NO sides of any kind. Our omelettes came out with a big serving of potatoes? Our meal came to over $50.00 for those 4 items.. We eat breakfast out often, order that same exact thing and rarely spend even $30.00. The omelettes were nice but not $50.00 nice. Seriously?
Aubrie H.
There is a small parking lot in the back where we were lucky enough to find a spot. We arrived around 9 on Saturday and did have a small wait for a table of 4. There are a lot of options on the menu including vegan and vegetarian which was exciting to see. We decided on a breakfast sandwich, pancakes, biscuits and gravy and French toast. If we were to come back I would 100% recommend the pancakes and French toast but the biscuits and gravy were not our favorite as they were a little dry. We had great service, some breakfast cocktails and overall enjoyed our visit.
This restaurant deserves a 0-star rating. Initially, I rely on Yelp reviews for choosing where to eat, but I can't control when others pick a spot (my sister this day). Despite reading reviews beforehand, I hoped the food gods would spare me from a disaster. Unfortunately, they let me down that day. What should have been an enjoyable family breakfast turned into a nightmare. Sloppy and chaotic service, an eyelash in my mimosa, and plastic in my black bean burger made it an awful experience. While my family ate, I couldn't because of disgust. My ordered food sat untouched. Complaining to an employee, I was assured the owner would be informed. Later, a woman with dark hair (the owner, I discovered) offered coffee and small talk. Shockingly, she didn't acknowledge the reported issues. At checkout, the burger remained on the bill, but two mimosas were removed. When we disputed the burger, the waitress removed it after a brief absence, presumably for approval. Approaching the owner, as I left, I expressed my frustration. How can you stand there without apologizing when serious issues were reported? Her demeanor and reaction to my concerns led me to believe she just doesn't know how to properly manage her own business. To the owner, it's time to step down and let someone else run this place. By the way, the place looks rundown, doesn't feel clean, and has a weird seating arrangement. perfect for Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares television show.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Tyler Holman
The average human body is composed of about 60% water. If you have eaten at Butter Cafe recently, about 5% of that is now oil.Waited over an hour after being told 15 minutes 4 times for what I can only describe as an oily shell of what this Cafe used to be. We were incredibly excited to bring out of town family to what had been on of our favorite breakfast spots, and we were rewarded with our go-to meals being uninspired, cold, oily and poorly seasoned.Our server was courteous and prompt, but that is the only positive part of this experience.Highly recommend going literally anywhere else for breakfast. There is even a Burger King across the street that would probably be better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Sydney Hanzlik
Overall mediocre experience. We have eaten here before and the food was delicious. However, we came back today and everything was different. The food was covered in oil, almost to a point that was inedible. Dishes that were ordered previously were very different now and not good. My husband attempted to talk to management about our experience today but they avoided him. I would suggest going elsewhere for brunch.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Steven Quick
What was once a staple of downtown Dayton - heralded for their friendly service and incredible cuisine - has become downtrodden and disgusting. Oily plates, freezer-burned toast, and a black bean burger in place of actual black beans in their Huevos Racheros were the highlights from a dismal dining experience. I would be embarrassed and disgraced to recommend this establishment to anyone I care about.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Jd Beimel
Nice place,excellent food and the ladies there are very friendly and polite.
Butter has been hit or miss for the last few years. When it first opened, it was so good! Unfortunately, I have to call this visit my last. I have had far more disappointing experiences here than satisfying ones. I ordered online for carryout because I know Sundays are busy for breakfast and I live walking distance. It wasn't too busy, there were open tables and a lot of staff walking around. Upon my arrival, there were five employees at the counter doing various things, with others coming and going. A group of two that arrived before me was greeted and taken to a table, but when that employee (probably host) came back from seating them, she completely ignored me. She just kept looking down at a seating chart and running to the back. Never acknowledging me any time she came to check the seating chart. After a few minutes of me patiently waiting for any of these five employees to greet me and help me, two men walked in and stood behind me. The host greeted and sat them. Literally looked BEYOND me and took them into another room. I kept trying to get the attention of others but they kept yelling, "be with you in a minute!" and running around frantically. Another couple arrived, and the host appeared again and started to greet them so I cut her off and asked if she could help me first since I'd been there and two others had already cut ahead of me because of her. She just gave me a blank look, handed me my food and said thanks bye! Honestly it was such a ridiculous experience and I'm still so frustrated thinking about it. And I pre-tipped online not knowing the "fees" charge was an added gratuity, so she was double tipped before I even got there. The ambiance is like a busy little diner. Not the cleanest, but you don't expect it to be. Obviously the customer service is lacking. The food was awful. I was home within 30 seconds, so I know it wasn't from travel time lol. The chai french toast used to be my favorite thing but I could barely get down the top piece. It was just too mushy. The fruit that I paid extra for was old and gross. The vegan bacon tasted like they put a whole bunch of black pepper on some leather. The cappuccino was 16 oz and had no foam, so I'm gonna call it a latte instead. Lacking any espresso flavor, it was just a boring milk coffee. I had to go get food from somewhere else.
Amazingly fresh food and the service is great. It was packed with people but the service never lacked. Friendly staff. 4 stars for atmosphere just because it was a bit chilly while seated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall, a nice experience! Quaint little restaurant with good food and service. I had the tofu scramble. It had a good mix of veggies and a lot of curry, very tasty!Parking: Parking is in the back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So we then decided to give Butter Café a try since it was close by and I had never been. It’s a small establishment and there was a little bit of a wait, however we were able to get seated. At first glance of the menu, there was a wide array of dishes that also included vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-friendly. There were so many things that sounded good, it was actually hard for me to choose (not vegan or gluten-friendly of course). Friend one had been to Butter Café before but unfortunately did not enjoy the food. However, friend one was willing to give it another chance and this time went with the “Just Egg” omelette with caramelized onions and spinach, a side of the breakfast potatoes, and coffee. I discovered the previous day that friend one likes the coffee to be tongue burning hot. This however was not. It was good, but not nearly hot enough. Friend one enjoyed the omelette but felt it was a little too oily, perhaps from the onions that could have been caramelized a little more. The breakfast potatoes were nice w/ the crunchy bits, however lacked salt and pepper. You could see that there were herbs in the potatoes, however, you could not taste them. Friend two ordered the Paris omelette that included mushrooms, caramelized onions, and goat cheese, with a side of the breakfast potatoes. Friend two added spinach and bacon to the omelette which brought back memories of an omelette that was enjoyed in years past. The buttermilk pancake was sounding good as well, so one pancake was ordered, which was the size of the plate it was served on, 8-9 inches if I were to guess. When asked, “how was the pancake?” I was told, and I quote, “This pancake is life.” Friend one also ordered a lavender mimosa which was enjoyed while trying to guess what type of champagne was used. As for me, there were many choices, but I decided to also get the lavender mimosa and I have to say, it was the best mimosa I have ever had…..quite tasty. Probably b/c the champagne they used was not very dry. The lavender syrup was not overly floral tasting. The mimosa overall had a sweet taste that I enjoyed. I couldn’t make up my mind, so I decided to try a half order of the Chai French toast layered w/ mascarpone cheese. It was very good. The mascarpone was slightly sweet, which meant I did not need a lot of syrup. I was afraid that the chai spices might be overpowering, but there was only a hint of chai, which was great.Unfortunately, unlike the omelettes, the French toast did not come w/ any sides.My two pieces were looking pretty lonely on the plate. As I tried to bring forth a single tear so that my friends would take pity on me, I did something INEVER, EVER do for the purposes of these reviews, and that is try what someone else has on their plate. But since friend one had too many potatoes, most were put on my plate. I appreciated that they were more like smashed potatoes, but they were seriously lacking seasoning despite the visible herbs. Once I doctored them up w/ salt and pepper, they were really good. I also tried some of the pancake and for me, it wasn’t life-giving, but it was really good. So bottom line, I wouldn’t mind going back again and having the same thing or something different. And I definitely have to get the lavender mimosa, or perhaps one of the other flavors.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
In town for the OHSAA boys basketball tournament and was looking for a great breakfast, found it at the Butter Cafe. The country breakfast skillet was awesome. I guarantee you we will return in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here for breakfast! This place was happening. There was a 15 minute wait. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The menu had a lot to choose from. The ambiance was good. They have artwork up all over the wall. It was nice to look at. Our waiter was very quick and getting our order and drinks. The drinks came out in glass jars. The food was delicious! Great service and great food!
When you are looking for a traditional plant-based : vegan breakfast Butter Cafe is the go to place. However the service is always lacking the wait to be greeted at the door has gone way past five minutes with people bustling by with no acknowledgment. Which is why I don't patronize them as much as I want to.
Got brunch here with some friends and was less than impressed. On a Saturday morning expect a wait, which isn't uncommon for brunch places but still something to keep in mind. Our waitress definitely did her best but you could tell she was juggling a lot of tables. The food left a lot to be desired, I got a burger and the middle was undercooked which icked me out a bit but again being that they were so busy, I did not get a chance to mention this to the staff. It was served with potatoes that were underseasoned and generally mid. All in all this won't be a place I plan to return anytime soon.
First off, we were seated pretty fast for a Saturday. We were not given or offered any water. We both had coffee, and an Omelette with cheese and bacon & sausage. I specifically said, NO sides of any kind. Our omelettes came out with a big serving of potatoes? Our meal came to over $50.00 for those 4 items.. We eat breakfast out often, order that same exact thing and rarely spend even $30.00. The omelettes were nice but not $50.00 nice. Seriously?
There is a small parking lot in the back where we were lucky enough to find a spot. We arrived around 9 on Saturday and did have a small wait for a table of 4. There are a lot of options on the menu including vegan and vegetarian which was exciting to see. We decided on a breakfast sandwich, pancakes, biscuits and gravy and French toast. If we were to come back I would 100% recommend the pancakes and French toast but the biscuits and gravy were not our favorite as they were a little dry. We had great service, some breakfast cocktails and overall enjoyed our visit.
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This restaurant deserves a 0-star rating. Initially, I rely on Yelp reviews for choosing where to eat, but I can't control when others pick a spot (my sister this day). Despite reading reviews beforehand, I hoped the food gods would spare me from a disaster. Unfortunately, they let me down that day. What should have been an enjoyable family breakfast turned into a nightmare. Sloppy and chaotic service, an eyelash in my mimosa, and plastic in my black bean burger made it an awful experience. While my family ate, I couldn't because of disgust. My ordered food sat untouched. Complaining to an employee, I was assured the owner would be informed. Later, a woman with dark hair (the owner, I discovered) offered coffee and small talk. Shockingly, she didn't acknowledge the reported issues. At checkout, the burger remained on the bill, but two mimosas were removed. When we disputed the burger, the waitress removed it after a brief absence, presumably for approval. Approaching the owner, as I left, I expressed my frustration. How can you stand there without apologizing when serious issues were reported? Her demeanor and reaction to my concerns led me to believe she just doesn't know how to properly manage her own business. To the owner, it's time to step down and let someone else run this place. By the way, the place looks rundown, doesn't feel clean, and has a weird seating arrangement. perfect for Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares television show.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The average human body is composed of about 60% water. If you have eaten at Butter Cafe recently, about 5% of that is now oil.Waited over an hour after being told 15 minutes 4 times for what I can only describe as an oily shell of what this Cafe used to be. We were incredibly excited to bring out of town family to what had been on of our favorite breakfast spots, and we were rewarded with our go-to meals being uninspired, cold, oily and poorly seasoned.Our server was courteous and prompt, but that is the only positive part of this experience.Highly recommend going literally anywhere else for breakfast. There is even a Burger King across the street that would probably be better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Overall mediocre experience. We have eaten here before and the food was delicious. However, we came back today and everything was different. The food was covered in oil, almost to a point that was inedible. Dishes that were ordered previously were very different now and not good. My husband attempted to talk to management about our experience today but they avoided him. I would suggest going elsewhere for brunch.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
What was once a staple of downtown Dayton - heralded for their friendly service and incredible cuisine - has become downtrodden and disgusting. Oily plates, freezer-burned toast, and a black bean burger in place of actual black beans in their Huevos Racheros were the highlights from a dismal dining experience. I would be embarrassed and disgraced to recommend this establishment to anyone I care about.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Nice place,excellent food and the ladies there are very friendly and polite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5