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3.7 (516 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Quiet
Casual
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Meatloaf
Lisa L.

Ordered meatloaf, shrimp n grits, veggie omelette & waffles n sausage. Everything was really good the shrimp are big w/the grits, sausage w/waffles and omelette chicken sausage were just ok. My relative said the veggies in omelette taste like it came from the can. The meatloaf tastes like real ground beef. Hostess was very good & quick. The

Mom's Meatloaf
Harvey K.

It's been a while since I last visited ButtercuP. I met a group of friends here for dinner on 12/08/2025. It was pretty quiet when we walked in at around 7pm. We were quickly greeted by the staff, and were immediately seated. The interior had gone through some renovation work. It was much brighter than it used to be. Our server got us started with some drinks. Their menu appeared to have been updated. My original plan was to get the prime rib dip, but I was so tired that I apparently ordered the prime rib dinner instead. Two of my friends got the Mom's Meatloaf, while the third got the BBQ Chicken Tortilla Salad. All entrees came with either soup or salad. Our food arrived in about 10 minutes. The prime rib was quiet good. It was moist and tender. The curly fries (I thought I ordered the sandwich) were good as well. Service we received was very good. The staff were attentive and friendly. With tax and tip, the total was about $134. For what we ordered, it was reasonable. This place has been a Walnut Creek staple for a long time. Good spot to visit if you crave American fare. 4 stars.

Noodles in cheese wizz
ilsa b.

Not Good, Mac and cheese was sad uneatable. Liver was overcooked! I just won't be buying things here again this is the second time where food was not edible I thought I'd give them a second chance today and the mac and cheese was worse he wasn't creamy or delicious it was like noodles stirred with some cheese sauce it was awful I'm heartbroken I can no longer count on having edible food from a neighborhood restaurant it breaks my heart I have pictures

Buttercup Diner + Bar, Walnut Creek: 2025 Nov 11
Maggie T.

Buttercup Diner + Bar, Walnut Creek: 2025 Nov 11 (4.5 of 5) Buttercup is one of our go-to breakfast places in Walnut Creek. It all began in 1988 by a young couple who were looking for an eatery that offered fresh food for them and their young children. They dreamed of owning a family-style restaurant where families can enjoy a casual setting that offers good food at a reasonable price - hence the birth of Buttercup was born. Now, many years later they have five locations under their belt. Even though this is a medium to large size eatery, it's service and detail to attention can be considered a mom-and-pop joint. They recently revamped their eatery in Walnut Creek, and we all agreed that they did a fabulous job. The revamped eatery looked clean and welcoming. Their generous platter of food and the friendly servers made this a place for locals to hang out and enjoy good quality food at reasonable prices. Many of their staff has been with them for years - so they must care not only for what they bring in, but also treat their employees well. Speaking of employees, we've had a memorable service by our server, Miguel - but, this morning he was a little off-his-beat. Everyone is expected to have some bad days, so we didn't judge him by this morning's performance. He's still one of the better servers. Note: The owner approved of the images that I took, but I covered the faces of the guests who were looking directly at me for their privacy

Biscuit Breakfast (w/ hash browns)
Olive R.

I am a big fan of this ButtercuP location. This is a great place to get brunch. I've never experienced this place when it's crowded, but I'm sure it does! There is a parking lot available for all diners. It's a very big menu. Even mimosas! The staff here are quick are friendly. I personally love the biscuit breakfast.Very "chill" vibes here.

Turkey club sandwich with fries
Avril L.

Food was average, very quiet diner. Decent service. Big menu with many options. Lots of folks coming for the early dinner hours

Belgian Waffle with bananas and walnuts
Marcie A.

Average diner food but great spot if you want a lot of food at a decent price. Lovely staff- super sweet. The vibes are diner/lowkey! I think I would come back to try the pies, not sure if I'd dine in again.

Paula W.

Went to ButtercuP with my family, I'm not big on diners, but my cousins found this place close by. It's what you would expect from any dinner, no frills, no fuss. The hostesses were very welcoming. The food was okay. I had the omelette, which was just okay, I didn't finish it, I personally felt it had too much cheese. My cousins enjoyed their breakfast, they had steak and eggs with potatoes. Jo, our server, was absolutely amazing, she made our dining experience so lovely and memorable. What an absolute sweetheart, she was cheerful, and energetic but not too energetic as we were recovering from a birthday party and me from a migraine. The restaurant is very clean and welcoming. Lots of parking and easy access to the restaurant. This is a great place if you're in the area and passing through for a quick pick me up, but be careful, you'd find yourself staying longer because of the great staff. Kudos to the hiring manager for finding such true customer service oriented staff.

Rueben
Anne B.

Had a great plate of liver and onions for lunch today. We also had a Reuben sandwich-on the dry side but the fries were delicious. Jo took amazing care of us. This is a homey diner with lots of choices.

Katherine F.

Went for breakfast after a vet appointment, so I requested to sit outside because I had my pet in a carrier.. the guy at the front friendly said, "sure go right ahead, I'll sent your waiter out for you!" I said thank you, and I brought the menus out with me. We sat down, the waiter comes, and she said "table is a bit dirty" and I said, yes, if you don't mind wiping it down for me. She didn't reply, and left. I thought she went to get a towel, but no, she comes after 20 min, and is waiting and says " are you ready to order" really rude. So we ordered, still expecting her to wipe the table, IT DIDNT HAPPENED, and I had to clean the table with my only napkin. Worst Service EVER. I wish I knew her name. Food was good, but after how she treated us. Nah. Not even worth it.

Lety G.

I love ButtercuP and so glad they have multiple locations. Went for a hike at Mt. Diablo and this Walnut Creek location was only 15 mins away. Our server Jo was amazing, super nice and attentive! I got the egg white scramble, had to add a biscuit with honey butter and then got the French toast to share with my sister. Everything came out SUPER quick which was great since I was starving. Everything was piping hot and full of flavor. The French toast was amazing, super fluffy and airy and the egg white scramble evened out the guilt. Their biscuits are fresh made and mine was still nice and warm when I got it. The honey butter just add to the deliciousness. I'm so glad the service and food is consistent throughout the locations. They're an always busy for a reason!

Prime Rib.  Medium Rare.  Excellent and Great Value at $26.99!!!

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I was amazed by the warm hearted service and pleasant attention to humanity. What a great restaurant. Thank you food looks really good too.

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big hair in my moms food, chocolate milk not the best same with fries. got a kids pizza. IT HAD MOLD

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Prompt service, good food. We had the usual brunch fare, it's a huge space but was still very crowded.

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Since this place has always been quite busy (good sign), I just started coming with my friend who…read moreswears by it, for the in-between hours or happy hr. so we can chat at the bar...I'm hooked. I've since come back for dinner and loved it just as much. The staff are so professional and welcoming, always. Their cocktails are the best in town, as far as fresh and classic, with really beautiful twists. This is my now go-to when I'm bobbing around town, and just want a comfortable place to land. Happy hr is also...best deal in town.

I gave them the opportunity to respond via email but unfortunately they didn't... So here is my…read morereview. From the beginning, the service was inattentive and frustrating. After waiting quite a while for someone to come to our table, we finally placed our drink order. I ordered a cappuccino and asked for sugar. When it didn't come, I reminded our server. She still did not bring it. I waited roughly 15 to 20 minutes, long enough for my cappuccino to get cold, before I had to physically get up and ask someone else to find our server. Only after reminding her again was the sugar finally brought over. It then took another 30 to 40 minutes for someone to come take our actual food order. Our server was unfriendly, disengaged, and gave the impression that she simply did not want to be there. There was no warmth, no apology for the delays, and no effort to check in or improve the experience. The food was also disappointing. Other than the pizza, most of what we ordered either arrived lukewarm or simply did not taste good. Between the poor service, the long waits, and the underwhelming food, the entire meal felt careless from start to finish. I understand restaurants can have difficult days, but this was not just a small delay or one missed item. It was a consistently poor experience throughout the visit, and frankly, not what I would expect from Main Street Kitchen.

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Fresh Pappardelle with Superior Farms lamb ragu
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Breakfast Club

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3.9
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1.4 mi
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Terrific table service- friendly, stopping by often to check, food arrived at the same time…read more A bit loud with graduation celebrations, but it was OK. Music from the 80s wasn't so loud we couldn't hear each other. I went with the Cobb, while the others had chilaquiles, different style hollandaise eggs and avocado toast. All portions were generous and satisfying. My Cobb came with tasty grilled chicken, some sort of rub, and the usual suspects. I was satisfied. While we were there an older patron tripped over the small carpet at the entrance and fell. She seemed to be OK, and sat outside. Later a child tripped in the same area, but he caught himself. Maybe they should consider getting that removed.

I visited The Breakfast Club in Walnut Creek on May 2 around 9:30 AM. It was busy, but the wait…read morewasn't long. The person I was meeting arrived about 30 minutes late, and the staff was very accommodating and made sure I was taken care of while I waited. The customer service was excellent. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and professional despite how busy the restaurant was. The restaurant is on the smaller side, but once seated it was comfortable. They also offer outdoor seating. I ordered orange juice along with French toast, eggs, spinach, cheese, and bacon. My daughter had hot chocolate and a kids meal that came with a cute Oreo cookie. My stepdaughter ordered the raspberry stuffed French toast and a strawberry mimosa and appeared to enjoy her meal. The presentation of the food and drinks was beautiful. Everything looked great when it arrived at the table. Unfortunately, the food itself just wasn't for me. The hash browns tasted more like fried mashed potatoes, and overall the meal looked much better than it tasted. As someone who enjoys good food, I was disappointed because the flavors didn't match my expectations. The service was the highlight of the visit and is the reason for the rating. While I appreciated the staff and the atmosphere, the food simply wasn't something I enjoyed.

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THE BREAKFAST CLUB
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Owner Tammy. This is a waaaaay long overdue review from 2015…read more Ordered a chocolate shake and mixed berries waffle :) Waffle was fluffy and not dense! Tasty raspberry sauce inlcuded. Waitress was kind to bring me hot water bcuz of my lost voice I asked for Chantilly cream on the side first from waitress. It never came even tho she wrote it down. Then I asked hostess/aka owner Tammy. And it still never came out. I asked my own waitress again and she apologized for it never coming out (I thought that's why a waitress brings out your food, so they can also see if something is wrong with it before it reaches your table)-she brings me out a bowl of sour cream So I took the bowl And went to a third waitress and asked is this Chantilly cream and she says no that's sour cream So I asked for it again and another bowl of sour cream comes out Third waitress talks to owner who comes out to me and I show her on google what Chantilly cream really is and ask her to talk to her chefs about revising the menu bcuz it's misleading offering Chantilly Apparently the cream is mixed with something called Melba? A raspberry sauce...so I guess customers have not noticed the difference in the past or something...as a result, by itself, I DID notice... Anywho, no my waitresses fault, actually the fault of the chef/cook in the back. But owner shouldd know what that is before putting it on menu for people to order. But I appreciate Tammy's customer service, coming to me and talking to me about the menu sincerely and apologizing and offering to "take care of me" and my bill as I told her I would take care of her waitress despite all the mixup, for the kind gesture of bringing me in, in the beginning.

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Ample indoor space
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Country cured ham steak
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We stopped in for a nightcap before heading home, and it was such a great experience! The drinks…read morewere absolutely delicious, and the bartenders put on a fun show while making shots. It was entertaining to watch and really added to the atmosphere. Even though the place was busy, we were taken care of quickly, which we really appreciated. The Greek inspired décor gives the bar a unique charm and creates a lively, welcoming vibe. The bartenders were spectacular friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back!

We walked in on a Saturday evening and this place was poppin. Luckily there were tables available…read moreand so we decided to eat here. The food and vibes were delicious! I really liked my lobster bucatini. The coconut ceviche was very fresh, not too sour and tart. My friend got the filet mignon skewers, and those were okay. We both got a drink as well. Service was friendly enough. The only thing that's rubbing me the wrong way is what we were charged on our bill. I am 100% sure I rounded my bill to $XX.00 because that's what I like to do, but when I saw the charge it was different. I am also sure I did not pay the exact amount as my friend (confirmed because she did the exact 18% rec), so to find out we both got charged the same amount.....very sus. I of course already threw away the receipt, but recalculating our meal...We definitely did not spend $100.67 each...So just be aware when you check your statement!! SKETCH!!!

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Main dining room
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We went in on a Monday late morning, and it was actually pretty busy. Maybe it is because summer…read morebreak has started for a lot of people, so people are out and about. We decide to sit at the bar area to sit on the stools instead of taking up a table. We ordered the crispy chicken eggs Benedict and choco banana pancakes. Let me tell you, the portions are large.. so make sure you bring an appetite. We ended up sharing our plates and I think we both agreed that we loved the crispy chicken eggs Benedict most- but they were both really delicious. The chicken was crispy. The eggs were cooked to perfection. The crispy potatoes, even though at first I was a little disappointed there was no hashbrowns, I am so glad! Those potatoes are amazing! The pancakes were pretty delicious as well, but I think the toppings and the caramelized banana bananas on the side were the best part. We also tried two different drinks. A Matcha latte as well as a 'butterfly pea latte'- which I believe was a lavender latte maybe? They were both very beautiful and delicious. The only downside to our experience here was that because it was pretty busy, our service was not as fast as we would like. So we had to ask for a couple of things, after getting the server's attention. Other than that, we had an amazing experience. We will be back to try more things on the menu soon!

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ButtercuP - tradamerican - Updated July 2026

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