Buttercup is a cute brunch spot. - Small parking lot so you're stuck with street parking. - Good customer service. - Food was about a 3 out 5, just okay. - No bottomless mimosas, we were bummed. read more

This place is an old fashion diner that serves alcohol! Our servers was good and corky, loved her energy, the food was good and the price wasn't bad either. It'll definitely be my local breakfast spot now read more

ButtercuP - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

A shame because I've come here before for the delicious churro waffle and had excellent service. But, i Just ordered chorizo Benedict through uber eats and my food was burnt. Don't typically mind charred food, i tried to eat it but it tasted bitter and Smokey like a dirty grill- even the ok pieces. Like they legit cooked the food on a dirty grill. They tried to cover it with the poached egg and hollandaise sauce, but it didn't help. Maybe they aren't paying the Chef enough because this was a lazy mistake. read more

ButtercuP - Burnt potatoes and chorizo Benedict. $24 Uber eats - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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Who knew? Yummy breakfast food! Great service from nice peeps! Like leaving with a smile and good attitude! I'll be back next time in Oakland! read more

I came here for a family breakfast and really enjoyed my time! The service here was top notch due to Victoria being so friendly and attentive to our large group and picky eaters. I wanted to be simple so I ordered their regular breakfast with bacon, hash browns, with eggs with cheese and onion. My meal was delicious but wished I had white onion on my eggs instead of red. I also had a biscuit on the side and coffee to go along with my meal. Since we were a large group, we were seated in the overflow section of the restaurant where we pretty much had the whole room to ourselves for a while. I appreciated that when I asked for a to go box I received everything I needed including a bag without having to ask!! If you're in Oakland and in need of a hearty breakfast at a place with great service, Buttercup is your place!! read more

ButtercuP - Buttercup coffee cup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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The service was good and I always come here but today I decided to try this and it looked and smelled delicious but I tried the chicken and no flavor and the pasta tasted like tomato sauce watered down so it also didn't really have flavor read more

ButtercuP - Chicken parmigiana - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

So let me start by saying my husband and I have eaten here many times over the years. This past year we noticed that the food declined (we assumed due to Covid) as we noticed many restaurants have. We went in today for lunch/brunch and the food was finally back on point. We were both pleasantly surprised and made sure that our waitress and the manager knew that we were happy. Why the 2 star review you're probably asking yourself? Well, I also ordered a piece of Key Lime pie and a brownie to go. Got home about an hour later and went to put the pie and brownie away and found what appeared to be a half eaten piece of Key Lime pie (see pictures). Wth??? We left a substantial tip and now I wish we hadn't. Great way to lose a customer and I can't help but wonder what our waitress was thinking. Having owned a small Mom and Pop restaurant until Covid hit, I find this unacceptable. Do yourself a favor and check your bag before leaving. read more

ButtercuP - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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A nice diner with a very neat modern clean interior and air conditioning. Service was great but I was hoping for better flavors and zest when it came to the food. Basically the food looked great, it just didn't taste very good. If you need a quick meal - solo or with friends - this can be a good spot for that. The menu is several pages long hence anyone with any taste buds (and restrictions) can find something here to eat. Vibe: I went on a weekday during lunch, and it was surprisingly busy but not many young folks were present. Mostly older ladies, retirees, and some random business people in suites. Parking can be tricky but not bad. read more

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I want to give a shout-out to ButtercuP on Ygnacio Valley Road. I like to stop there when I am in Walnut Creek for my treatments. They have ample parking, outdoor dining, and a tasty menu at a reasonable price. One of my favorites is the champagne chicken; it's normally served with rice and veggies, but I love it with fettuccini, and they have always accommodated my requests, even on DoorDash! They also make a great club sandwich, and their dinner salad is just perfect. Please add that little dinner salad as an option on DoorDash. ButtercuP also has a full bar for mimosas or Bloody Marys! They take great care of me. I love watching the staff help the regular seniors with their electronic gadgets. It's a nice atmosphere that touches my heart. While you're there, don't forget the PIE! Debbie's pies are legendary in the area! read more

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The Butter cup never dissapoints, from the coffe to the toast and everything in between. Thank you wonderful staff from the cooks that care for the food they're cooking to the waitress that cares to serve it to you....Thank you ,I reccomend this restaurant to everyone! Also they remodeled this place from the last time I was there and it's beautiful! Thank you Buttercup... read more

I did a on the phone order when I arrived The cashier was helping someone else I was behind her as soon as she was done with they transaction. The cashier just walked away and never came back. I'm just standing here looking another lady saw me and asked if I've been helped no . I paid for my food stepped aside waiting for my food. I noticed it was a bag on the counter so I stopped a waitress and asked, was that my food, I had to let them know I was missing my drink. The food was extremely cold. No seasoning for flavor potatoes. I ask for links they gave me sausage Churro waffle was cold and nasty it was trash. read more

ButtercuP - Churro waffle unseasoned potatoes and sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

Love this place! Looking for a food breakfast, brunch, lunch spot, and you're in Oakland, come here! The mimosas are delicious and their food portions are definitely shareable! The environment is like walking to your granny's house and it's all love! The service is great, our server was hella cool! She reminds me of my auntie, just taking care of everyone. We loved the food, drinks, and atmosphere. Definitely coming back! read more

This place is an Oakland staple that never fails to disappoint. I love their Belgian waffles I always have to get one. I also enjoy all things breakfast here and their chicken wings read more

Size matters. Haha. Large portions. Good quality. Excellent service. I must emphasize excellent service. Very well run space. Advertised as family run. If true, good vibes and awesome camaraderie amongsth the staff. They were so cheerful and the quality of service was great. I ordered potato skins. Massive and fully loaded. The winner was they DO NOT have a chix Parmesan sandwich on menu. After a quick conversation they made it happen. See the pix. It was great! Delicious and probably should add it to the menu. Our server Dell (i believe) was attentive and smiley. Great service. Can I reiterate the service was great?! Def recommend and since i come to The bay often. This is my new go to. read more

ButtercuP - World Cup, mimosas and salad to start! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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Went here after a weekend in town. The food was good but not spectacular. I was sitting with a large group and the manager switched waitresses at my table because this restaurant was busy. The second waitress was not very attentive and personal grooming could be more professional. To be honest the waitress looked hung over and unhygienic. The waitress kept forgetting plates of food we ordered. I would not eat here again. read more

ButtercuP - French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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The food was good the last time I ate there I had a upset stomach all day there food is usually good but that day it made me sick

Cute diner in the Jack London square are.. I got the upside down walnut apple pie a la mode and it was amazing. Service was great too. read more

ButtercuP - Apple pie a la mode - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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Make sure to empty your car before dining. Break-ins all day outside this restaurant. We went around 11am, not many people inside, which I like when I dine with my kids. I truly enjoyed our breakfast today. Didn't take a photo of the kids meals, but it's large servings. They got pancakes, eggs, sausage and bacon with hot chocolate for $5.99. $17.99 Eggs Benedict with linguisa, fruit and O'Brien potatoes - absolutely delicious and very hearty with large portions. $19.99 shrimp and grits. Husband loved the spice and heat of it. Lots of large shrimp and bacon. Server was super nice and attentive. Staff was also friendly. read more

ButtercuP - Egg Benedict with linguisa and O'Brien potatoes. This was absolutely delicious. Pictured here is only 1 of the 2 egg muffins. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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It's everything you are looking for in a diner. Went for breakfast, food was great, it came fast and coffee was good. They lattes, cappuccinos etc... will definitely go back. read more

Micky was our waitress today and was great, bilingual which made ordering for parents and friends a lot smoother. Definitely would recommend and making sure I come back! read more

Micky was very proffessional and hospitable. She was able to explain all the questions we had and brought the food expeditiously. I would definitely recommend anyone to try Buttercup jack london any time. read more

It has been awhile since I've been to this spot. It was remodeled and the best part is they have new items in their menu. I will be returning more frequently. Also, the service was phenomenal read more

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( I have a health question) Should any floor manager greet costumers, handle menus, pickup food orders and deliver to tables? I sat at the counter and 4 employees served me. One asked what I would like to drink, someone else brought my coffee and took my order. Someone else brought my food and someone else brought my bill My order was not fulfilled to my request. read more

Stopped for breakfast and was enjoyable. Great atmosphere and waitress was great. Will be back to try a buttercup shake. read more

ButtercuP - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

Omgoodness, this place was sooooo worth the wait! We went there for late Brunch/Lunch & it was pretty busy with A's Fanfest at Jack London Square! We had not had breakfast and it was about 2pm, so we were famished upon arrival! Food smelled great so we couldn't resist. Location: so conveniently located near Jack London Square. Lots of both street & garage parking nearby. Venue: clean, multiple rooms with both booth and table seating. Biscuits and gravy were just incredible. They were fluffy, moist and so filling all at the same time and the gravy was just so flavorful. But, pair that with the perfectly crispy fried chicken breasts and cheese and that is just perfection! Whattttt!! Not gonna lie, after seeing my husbands order of 4 plain biscuits & gravy meal, I was initially jealous he got four. But my two w/chicken + hash browns was MORE than enough! It was so good, I couldn't stop, but when I couldn't eat anymore, I did get some help from the family! We had to roll ourselves outta there. My youngest got a big breakfast special with pancakes, eggs, bacon & sausage and my hubs had to help him with that, too. And he STILL ended up taking some pancakes home to eat later! Pancakes were also fluffy, moist and huge! The syrup was traditional maple and perfectly sweet. Pancakes were "super delicious," as described by my son and his Dad! He even wanted the rest for dinner! My oldest got a HUGE burger that was on a whole 'nother level! It was just Enormous! And it looked so tasty with all the fresh (and freshly sliced)produce! He just barely finished it. No joke, the curly fries were truly the BEST CURLY FRIES I have EVER had! And I love me some curly fries! Flawlessly fried, crisp and seasoned to perfection!! So YES, we will be back here! Soon! If you've never been, RUN, don't walk and check it out! read more

ButtercuP - Chicken, Biscuits & Gravy with Cheese! Mmmmmm - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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Went here for brunch on a Sunday morning. Wasn't too crowded but they are social distancing so there was about a 15 min wait when I arrived. There's indoor and outdoor dining available. Overall, the food was OK but definitely not as comforting as that Midwestern or Southern brunch you might be looking for. Hence the reason for four stars instead of five. However, the service was nice and the actual environment was pleasant. Also, the portions are huge (just how I like it lol). In terms of parking, I had to park on the street but it was free because it was a Sunday. Definitely want to plan for parking during the week as there's only a few spots available in their actual parking lot. Would I recommend? Yes. Would I have super high expectations? No. But I'm sure I'll be back regardless. read more

Easy to go location with consistent food and service. Love the servers have been there for ever that says a lot about the establishment. When I was local and dined all the time the servers knew just what I wanted. Prices are good they have gone up a bit, but I'm sure do to the pandemic read more

ButtercuP - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

The food was amazingly good.Bad customer service which is why I gave it a 4. I was a waitress for several years and there is no reason to not check on your table at least once since you dropped the food off just to make sure the customer doesn't need anything else. read more

Delivery... Food order unsatisfactory, waste of money. Tasted terrible. Missing item. A waste of money.

so glad it's still here last time 40 years ago. still good with big menu. Super good apple pie. Hard to find good pies at restaurants. old school. waitress very friendly & efficient. read more

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Diner vibes but everything felt updated. I mean this in the best way I loved it. The "extra" omelette was the best I've ever had read more

ButtercuP - Extra Omlette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

I visited today with a friend. We asked for a booth...had to wait and was told by Israel that we needed to wait to longer as he needed to clean another table first. Waited and an elder lady greeted us and took our order. She confirmed my special request and when order came incorrect, it was sent back to kichen. Due to other issues decided to just leave. Isreal told my guest to never come back. I asked him why he would say that... he said he told him that on 23rd. Referring to a closed location. Unbeknownst to us we hadn't ideal who he was identifying us to be. Yes we frequent the other location but this was absurd! I asked his name to let him know this ain't over. read more

This place is my go to for a French dip. I've never had one that out does this one. I always get the loaded one which comes with Jack cheese, onions and mushrooms. My husband always gets the prime rib and my kids get the French toast breakfast for dinner! It's one of our regular take out easy dinners. I wish the one on Cotton was open later because parking is easier there but oh well... read more

Food was incredible I cannot recommend this place enough. Fast service and the drinks were amazing.

Service good and food at top of their game. New menu but signature dishes. Have a group breakfast after a 2am work start. Short review but to the point. Though other locations this one seem to be at the top. read more

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Prime rib is dam good, I'll definitely be back for it. The vegetables with it were fresh and the mash potatoes were decent. The price is around $28 total compared to places that charge 45 and up I'll stick to here. read more

Parking was not too bad but i went on a monday so definitely be patient. We parked in the street in front of this place. Dont be lame and leave valuables in sight in your car! Be smart its the bay :( Service was 10/10, very fast and all of our food was right. It was very tasty. I came here on recommendation of my uncle who works close by and he was right this place is amazing. I had the harvest burger. It was very unique and delicious. I had it with curly fries and ranch and oh man is the ranch good. Its wing stop ranch good. The coffee was also delicious and tasted very flavorful and fresh even at 1 pm. My partner had the buttercup breakfast and he ate it up super fast. The sausages were big and the eggs were fluffy. This diner is very clean over all, and very well kept. I was very please that the diner didnt have that dingy diner feel but felt more like when you go to the new olive garden in town when youre 9 years old and it felt expensive and exciting. Great experience overall! read more

Ok. If overcast weather, it is cold, wear a hoodie to sit outside in the parking lot. Service was great, no attitude just friendliness. Big portions. Definitely two meals in one. Kitchen sink omelette has bacon, yum. Linguisa benedict, perfectly done eggs with fresh fruit (blackberries, cantaloupe, strawberries, blueberries, etc), tiny cup, so fresh. The key lime pie to die for and gone to Florida! So cool to sit down to eat a meal. The restroom has gorgeous tiles and design, kudos to their designer! read more

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Parking lot is very small for the size of the restaurant. We had a group of 7 and were seated in less than 10 minutes. The restaurant itself was very well lit and a lot of natural light comes in. They had a nice bar area and were playing a football game. The food was okay. I got the chorizo Benedict. Hollandaise sauce had flavor but needed something. The michelada was pretty good. Server only came to check on us once and never got a coffee refill for the mother in law. read more

Yummy pancakes. Fast and efficient service. I was a good.place to watch some football. Parking looking pretty, but I walked there. I suggest it. read more