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    Brown Butter

    4.7 (240 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Andrew S.

    The best crepes in Danville, worthy of a trip all the way from Castro Valley. Brown Butter has been in our bi-weekly weekend brunch for quite a few months to the point that Apple already knows our order before we walk in, service is so friendly and warm, worth it on its own, let alone the fantastic crepes and toasts. My favorite drink they serve is a lychee iced tea.

    Sue F.

    With the warm weather upon us, a refreshing cup of fresh squeezed OJ or cold cup of matcha with oat milk is the perfect way to start or end your day :) The staff are consistently genuinely friendly and welcoming and the restaurant is always clean.

    Mango crape
    Sani S.

    First time here, and the outdoor area is so pretty. As soon as we walked in, it felt warm, welcoming, and cozy, the interior is really nice. Customer service is top-notch. Everyone greeted us with a smile, and even another employee who walked by made sure to say hello. We ordered a hot mocha, and it was delicious, I loved it! We'll definitely be back to grab a bite. We finally dined in and customer service was amazing, the presentation of the items we ordered looked so pretty, we tried mango crape OOOMMMGGG DELICIOUS it was filled with mangoes worth every penny then the mocha looked so so so pretty!

    Thai Style Street Food Prik Pao Moo yong
    Be H.

    Menu is unique, crepes are full of flavor! We ordered a few crepes to share: - Mushroom, cheese and spinach was really my favorite. Sounds so simple but the house sauce they use really brought everything together! I would HIGHLY recommend this whether you're vegetarian or not, this is a must try. - chicken pesto: this one was really good as well! Always love a good chicken and pesto combo. Flavors definitely were not lacking. - Thai: this was probably my least favorite, only because it was more on the sweet side (probably from the shredded pork) than it was spicy and savory, which was what I was hoping for. I still think the flavor was unique and good, it just wasn't my favorite "savory" crepe here. - Mango ice cream: this was pretty good, I honestly didn't care for all the whipped cream it was packed with. It's definitely refreshing. - Ube fried crepe: this lacked the Ube flavor so wasn't really what I was expecting but not bad. It also came with cilantro and while it wasn't bad with the Ube, I just didn't really think it was GREAT combo. Overall, everything is good, I just think it depends on your expectations and experience with flavor.... For example, if you're a huge Ube person, I'm not 100% sure you'd love the Ube dessert, if you're expecting savory and a bit of spicy, I'm not sure you'd want to do the Thai. Service was wonderful, they check in your often and are very friendly!

    Jazel G.

    Brown Butter Café was such a pleasant surprise. I went for brunch with my friend and we got the mango mania and the shibuya toast. The honey toast was everything. I literally love honey toast and it's so hard to find unless you're in SF/Berkeley, so this really made my day. It was so good and I genuinely enjoyed every bite. I feel like I've walked past this spot so many times whenever I'm in Blackhawk Plaza, but I'm so glad I finally tried it. It's such a low key, cute spot. The inside is super aesthetic and cozy, and the owners were incredibly kind. I'm not sure if it's a husband and wife duo or family run, but they were so sweet and kept checking in on us, which made the experience even nicer. I'll definitely be back and I'm so happy I finally stopped in

    Spinach, Mushroom & Cheese... not a lot of filling as you can see.
    Carmen L.

    Came here with a friend after a hike. This place is small but cute. We ordered the spinach mushrooms cheese crepes and I also had a match latte. I really enjoyed the crepes but would be good if there were more filling. The matcha latte was really good... bitter and sweet at the same time. Service was good but they forgot our drinks and it took quite a while for the food to be served. Will be back.

    Outside
    Sonia W.

    First time here with friend, very cafe style with outdoor seating and made it very comfy. Ordered Thai Tea Float and Thai Style Street Food Prik Pao Moo Yong. Thai Tea Float: Taste just right, unlike Thai tea at boba shop that made too sweet, but not dry. Prik Pao Moo Yong: Never tried savory crepe, this one is a spicy dish and not over powering. Very flavorful. Wish they can give more salad on the side. Service: Excellent. Servers are very very friendly. Recommending this place for a light lunch.

    Strawberry and banana crepe
    Jeff S.

    Awesome food and service every time I come here. They have a great selection and the owner is super nice. The store ambiance is great as well

    avocado toast
    Irena S.

    Came here on a Sunday afternoon brunch after doing a head spa nearby, and it popped up on Yelp as a half mile away so my friend and I were like, why not? The pics looked so cute. My order was the strawberry matcha latte ($7.50) and the avocado toast ($17.95). We came around 1:30pm and it was not crowded at all, but I could see it being really popular during earlier brunch time. Pros: - really nice service ! they were really patient with us and the food came out pretty quickly - The matcha latte was DELICIOUS but it definitely is like an extra dessert when it comes to calories LOL it came with beautiful whipped cream - but I thoroughly really enjoyed it and I actually think it was worth the $7+ dollars. Impressively this was my favorite part of the meal and I could see myself coming back for this. - The avocado toast was really beautifully plated, really pretty presentation. I also loved the little spicy chili that came with it - Clean bathroom - Very plentiful parking - Really cute vibes! It's like a half outdoor cafe /breakfast place with indoor and outdoor open seating so you can choose if you want to be in the sun or the shade. I loved that there were elderly people just hanging out there all day. - I like that the menu isn't too overwhelming, a short two pages so it's easier to make decisions, and it's well organized so you can find what you want. Cons: - I think due to the price of the avocado toast I expected either thicker eggs, more avocado, or more side salad, but it still tasted really good, I just wasn't super full. I do really want to come again to get that matcha strawberry latte again though! it was really the perfect ratio and balance of bitter and sweet

    Thai crepe
    Hanna L.

    Cute and welcoming interior. The savory crepe with Thai street food theme menu was pretty delicious. It had seasoned shredded dried pork inside that paired well with the crispy crepe. All ingredients felt fresh. It was a bit on the sweeter side -- the majority of their menues are on the sweeter side, which I would be cautious about especially after a workout. Would like to try other menues

    Frances L.

    So happy I finally tried Brown Butter! This family run restaurant has an outdoor patio and a nicely decorated interior. Love all the green plants inside. Service is friendly and our crepes came out quickly. My Spinach, Mushroom and Cheese crepe with added chicken was delicious. The crepe was thin with some chew but crispy at the edges. The filling was very good and all the flavors went together so well with the house made cream sauce. My crepe was served a small fresh green salad. I would love to come back and try a sweet crepe!

    Shibuya Honey Toast with green tea, strawberry and chocolate ice cream
    Angelina L.

    The server had the friendliest and most beautiful smile! Service was outstanding! Every dish was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. The restaurant was bright, cozy and classy. Will definitely go back and try other dishes. Was disappointed crème brûlée was not available.

    Avocado and Toast
    Christina H.

    This little place is so cute, service was amazing! And the food was so good! Completely recommend and would come back again! Thank you for your good customer service

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    Oh my god the Thai milk tea float is so good it made me do a triple backflip on the sidewalk

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    Tried Ham and cheese crepe really cheesy and good strawberry crepe . Would come again

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    Ask the Community - Brown Butter

    Can we still order the crepe crème brûlée?

    Who is the owner of Brown butter Bakery?

    Apple and her husband

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