My favorite meal of the day breakfast and Buttercup, after all these years I had yet visit until this day. They have a smallest lot that easily gets filled. I ended up parked on the street. My table was in the back by the bar with the big screen tv with sport channel on. I had ordered the country fried chicken with hash browns, easy over eggs and sour dough toast with ice tea. The portions are generous. Initially, a mistake was made on my eggs and the wait person had the kitchen corrected it. Surprisingly, the country fried steak had sufficient gravy. The hash brown was good. However with the corrected eggs, they were over cooked. From reviews and knowledge of this place for years, I wanted to like it but I didn't get taste that compel me to make another visit soon. read more

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Terrible no meat in a meat lover's omelette. Ambiance was good but the food was lousy. I should have ordered a vegetable omelette read more

ButtercuP - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

I enjoy Buttercup a great deal. I think this was the first place years ago I got chicken apple sausage! My review today is for the delivery. I was staying at the Oakland Marriott Center for an event and ordered Door Dash. My food came quick and hot!!! And it was still good!!! read more

ButtercuP - Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast w/scrambled eggs and Country Potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

I've been a customer of Buttercup in Oakland for years but today might be my last time coming. 2 weeks ago I ordered the beef Nachos for Lunch a hefty plate & full of beans cheese & xtras. Unfortunately when I retuned to my office 3 min away, I stuck my fork to the bottom of the plate & pulled up cheese, meat, sour cream, beans drenched in grease. Enough to make one nauseous. Tonight I tried again against my inner voice. I ordered a burger & fries, meat was flavored, patty was nice size. condiments ok, but lettuce slice was the brown slice from that iceberg lettuce that has been in the frig 5 days :( , sloppy application of Mayo, ketchup on the bread. And Nor foe the Grand finale this was close to 1 1/4 lb burger, with stale buns the size of a wendy's Jr cheeseburger, and the worst part, the bottom bun was flat as a smashed pancake, tearing and soggy. Beyond Disappointed. read more

ButtercuP - It's supposed to be a cheeseburger with everything and buns, not flatbread disguised as a bun - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

Visiting San Francisco and the family decided to come here as our first stop. Service was great and the inside actually was pretty nice. I will say, it does look like cars get broken into here (window glass was all over the parking lot spot we parked at). The waiting staff was kind and attentive, food came out quick too. I got a scramble, it was okay. I think they put a tonnnnn of tomatoes and I actually don't think it works too well with the giant potatoes, I think smaller potatoes would work better for this dish. Overall, food was okay, I would come back to try other stuff. read more

ButtercuP - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

They have a parking area, I guess it's enough for the people that eat @ the restaurant. I did not have any issues finding parking. It's really huge inside the restaurant, lots of seating & also extra space that no one is in, but ready (great for large parties) It was a little busy inside but, they also had a lot of people in the front, either waiting for the food to go out to the tables, chefs or just extra workers. It took less then 10mins to get us seated, a party of 7 but assuming it's because the tables that were able to seat the big parties were already taken & they were all kind of spread out. It's a nice place to check out if your in the area. They have lots of options on the menu & our food spread was pretty tasty, we shared our plates because we were not that hungry & we had no leftovers, but whatever we all ordered, did its job & filled our belly's for the ride back to SJ read more

ButtercuP - If you're there just for the bar, u can actually enter this way & not have to go through the front :)) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

I'm not sure what the hype is about. I got the pumpkin waffle and made it a combo with scrambled eggs and sausage. The waffle was soggy before I even added the syrup. The candied walnuts saved it tho. The scrambled eggs were just that. The sausage wasn't anything special either. The service was also lackluster. All of that being said, the ambiance was pretty positive, which is why the 3 stars. The space was inviting and the energy in the room was upbeat. read more

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Food is good but not the best I've ever had. The service is pretty fast and you get your food right away. The ambiance is modern with a breakfast vibe to it. Ordered the biscuit breakfast and it was okay. The biscuit was a bit hard and the chicken tenders were kinda bland. read more

ButtercuP - Biscuit breakfast and sausage showdown egg scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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Chicken fried steak I wouldn't be embarrassed to take Southern friends to; well-executed eggs; and I haven't had better hash browns anywhere. Even the toast is better bread than other Oakland diner breakfasts, and the well-garnished bloody Mary is better than many. Add a lively weekend morning atmosphere & it's a quintessentially Oakland place. The pies in the case look amazing & will be taken home in the future. read more

ButtercuP - CFS, eggs over easy, bangin' HBs, Maggiora wheat toast, bloody - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

Everyone greeted me with a smile. My coffee choice had a twist as it does contain alcohol. It had chocolate sprinkles which I had to decline. The shrimp and grits were okay. Didn't like they had the tails on as I had to get a little dirty to remove them since were covered in the grit and sauce blend. Comfortable seating and has a nice intimate bar as you can have a cocktail if you so choose. Definitely would return but for a different meal item. read more

ButtercuP - Shrimp and Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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I went in to reserve a spot for seven people, and the girl told me she could not check me in till most of my party was there. The parking lot is small, so they had to look for street parking. Once everyone arrived, we got seated in less than 10 minutes. Our server checked on us only once and did not offer us more coffee refills. The pumpkin waffles did not have any flavor (1/5) T-Bone Steak good flavor (3/5) Wake me up, buttercup was strong (5/5) read more

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Best Denver omelet I have ever had. Whenever I go out to breakfast that's my standard order so I know a good one when I taste it. Service was excellent. read more

This is the cutest restaurant! Service was great! Even though they were busy we got seated and served quickly. The food was absolutely amazing. So fresh and tasty. Definitely try this place or if you are in the area! read more

ButtercuP - Mozzarella Stix and Mac N Cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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Can't wait to go back food was really good I got meatloaf meal and cashew chicken. Both very good and honestly hands down fresh and cooked to order. Service was I don't remember not memorable though. Regular Dennys layout seating all the way in the back it better. read more

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Had the Spring/Summer special Turkey Melt on my most recent visit, and it was soooo good! Iesoecially with Buttercup's delicious curly fries. Very kind and attentive staff. Consistently good food. Nice, down to earth restaurant with a plentiful menu filled with tasty home cooked food. Thank you Buttercup! read more

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Today I went to Buttercup my simple breakfast of scrambled eggs medium soft with onions and cheese with white toast and butter. Had to be sent back twice and they still didn't get it right. The eggs were hard and dried out. Most likely they put in the microwave to melt the cheese which made the eggs extra hard.. This breakfast was totally unacceptable. DO BETTER BUTTERCUP!! read more

This Oakland landmark has been my favorite diner to frequent with my dad since girlhood. You can't go wrong with the chicken apple sausage, pancakes and wings. read more

ButtercuP - 3 Pancakes and Chicken Apple Sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

Classic breakfast dining! Haven't been here in a while and the experience was great. Our host was super friendly and provided great customer service. The food was yummy. I really appreciate that they offered a blueberry muffin as a bread option. read more

Great sou, specially, staple to every day food like meat loaf, etc... -edK Ps: try there chicken pot pie? read more

Diner in downtown Oakland near Jack London Square... Parking private lot, clean and well lit establishment. Friendly service, as soon as I walked in i got seated and the server was super friendly and helpful. I ordered the shrimp and grits, really big portions, a lot of flavor, and i was impressed. I will definitely come back and try other things on the menu.. read more

ButtercuP - Counter top/ bar area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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amazing biscuits and gravy. fast service. can't wait to try more. nice ambiance of the place too.

I love this restaurant. Anything you order from here is guaranteed to be good. I love they have a special menu for each season. The breakfast is phenomenal, omelettes are my favorite, I recommend the extra omelette (that's the name) but all of them are good. My friend took me here for brunch one day years ago and I've been hooked ever since. The service is also 10/10, the food is always made to perfection and the wait is usually not long. I loved the old location but this downtown one is very clean and tidy as well with the same great service and food. Definitely a go to for brunch or any type of food. They pretty much have it all. read more

Food and service was amazing. I honestly come for the shrimp and grits. Nowhere else in the Bay Area do they make bomb Cajun shrimp and grits. read more

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Visiting family and this place was recommended so I was hoping to have a great experience. We did receive good service but many of our dishes came out extremely greasy and lacking flavor. Our waitress did take the plates back and off the bill. However, this is not a place I will visit again. read more

I only go for breakfast and the food is good but honestly what sticks out is that I have had some of the nicest servers. Very personable and kind. read more

On a whim we came to Jack London Square searching for dinner. Although the parking lot was rather crowded Buttercup's dining room was empty. Our server Julie was attentive but not overwhelming. There was a steady flow of customers, and once one table left the buser quickly came to clean the tables. For dinner we had the pork chop with baked potatoes and mixed vegetables and cashew chicken with rice. The food was piping hot, flavorful and came out incredibly fast. Not only was it delicious but many people admired our plates and decided to order the same. And the portion size was enormous, clearly enough for two meals. read more

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

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The menu is very large and meets all needs at this diner! I have always had great experiences at diners when it comes to steaks and prime rib, so me and my friend I ordered the prime rib. It was a very delicious! We are almost the whole plate! It was a conservative size of 12 oz! Yay! I hate bringing leftover steak home. We had a good meal, so we ordered dessert! Doesn't disappoint either!! The dessert menu is long as well! There is a full bar there, so you may order a cocktail or beer! We ordered both and all was wonderful! Everyone that served us was super nice and totally attentive! The place was At medium capacity, so we were happy to be paid attention to!!! The diner is a finer diner! You will love the big booths! The chairs are comfortable and big! There plenty of seating. The restrooms are clean. They have their own parking lot! Great for families! read more

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It's spendy for what it is, but I think that's because of the location. The food is pretty good, we had different breakfast options, and we also chose to go for the alcoholic coffee drinks, which I have to say we're pretty amazing! Nice, friendly, fast service. Other patrons seem nice too. Good energy in the place. read more

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I've been a customer of Buttercup in Oakland for years but today might be our last time coming. Ordered cheesy grits and they had absolutely NO flavor they said the cheese was mixed in with the grits. Mixed it up a few times still no flavor nor cheese flavor. Added hella salt and pepper for flavor and still not the same as the Buttercup in Concord. My husband took a sip of my coffee said it was good so I asked for a refill of my coffee and they did but also gave him a cup and charged him. He did not ask for a cup of coffee. Overall flavor of our $40 breakfast was just ok. Guess it really depends on what you order at this particular restaurant. read more

Food and service is always so good. My favorite breakfast date spot with my girl! 10/10 read more

ButtercuP - Biscuits & Gravy 3 Pancakes Shrimp N Grits hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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Rolled into this spot in the evening was curious about dessert and how cute this name of this restaurant. We were greeted by happy human being, who is also the manager, Ruth. Her customer service was outstanding and she helped us navigate through the menu and made our special request happen with joy! We loved the fact this cafe vibe had a proper bar and with high end liquor options. The desserts were phenomenal and will definitely go back when I want to cheat on my waistline. We ordered a variety- key lime pie, Brownie Mud Bash (my favorite) and Blueberry Streusel Pie. They were all really good and enjoyable. I would highly recommend this spot, it's a high end all American cafe and the service is lovely and memorable. read more

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Always good. I really like their Cobb salads with blue cheese dressing. It reminds me of some good times.

I'm sure this place has mixed reviews, but for me I loved it! Huge breakfast selection. Great Bloody Mary. Total diner experience with great food. I ordered shrimp and grits and it was perfect! Very friendly service. Coming back again. And soon! read more

Very good, my first time here. Modern interior, love how there's good lighting / I could see my car from outside the window. Foods good as well as customer service. read more

ButtercuP - Cali tuna with curly fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

Always on point for the daytime shenanigans full bar that's great and the food taste home-cooked always hot too. I loved his mashed. The pies are good too. Debbie you are the best server ever! read more

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I can't really say I've ever been disappointed by a meal here. My only complaint ever is that their club sandwich has too much meat, particularly ham but that can be a compliment for some folks. I used to come here when the line at Oakland Grill was too long but now typically just come here. I'm usually here for breakfast, even if it's nighttime or their wings. Breakfast items are always fresh and delicious. Really big fan of the chicken apple sausage omelet that comes with mushrooms and spinach. I always request extra crispy hash browns and they come out crispy and browned. I always appreciate coming here around noon and seeing all the items. Tables will be split with breakfast and lunch items and the full Gamut of foods. It's not uncommon to see omelets, Benedict's, wings, burgers, salads, or pasta at one table I will say the wings are some of the best in the city. Crispy, not oily and always juice inside with some great spice. Be sure to grab a pie on the way out and you'll have a great day. read more

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Bar tender was beyond amazing. Trynu is her name and she needs to run this business. Will be back !!!! read more

ButtercuP - Food was amazing . Kinda cold - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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The service is always pleasant here and I mean always. Restaurant is always clean. Parking lot is always clean. Victoria was working today on July 23, 2025 around 7:15 PM. She was very kind and had very great customer service skills. Hopefully someday she can be a shift lead or an assistant manager. read more

Buttercup Restaurant is Not The Same Anymore, I Won't Be Going Back Again, Today They Deliberately Gave Me Bad Food, This Has Happen Twice In The Last Month, I've Notice How Some Customer's Are Not Valued And Given Burn Overcooked Food read more

ButtercuP - Burn potatoes and over cooked eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

I was excited to try this place after seeing Chilaquiles on the menu, so I decided to order them. Unfortunately, my meal was swimming in oil. It seemed as though a spoonful of oil had been poured over everything. There were pools of oil in the crevices, making it super unpleasant to the flavor and degraded my meal overall. This dish could definitely be improved. read more