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    The Buttercup Cafe

    4.5 (106 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Jessica S.

    Such a lovely experience at Buttercup Cafe! The service was super friendly and helpful, the speciality lattes were 10/10 and we loved both the Farmstand scramble and the Sunrise Toast. Would absolutely come back to Buttercup again and try more delicious menu items!

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    Steve A.

    Buttercup Cafe is a nice little local stop on 6A in Cape Cod. Since I'm on the Cape, I don't want to set harsh mainland standards - I expect the price to be higher, for example - but how will it measure up locally? Ambiance - 5 stars. You come in to the muffin display. It doesn't look like a lot, but the dining space opens up in back. So you have your choice of a quick pickup or a longer schmooze. Service - 4.5 stars. Friendly, prompt. If there was one thing I'd suggest, ask your guests if there's anything they want. I offered a couple of times - hot sauce please, more water please - but shouldn't have to raise my hand to get those for a true 5 star rating. But it's nitpicky so minimal deduction. Food: Well, it's the meals that set me on 4 stars. The special Benedict was good, but only good. The eggs were done nicely - not totally runny, not totally set. Not a lot on my plate for the money. Wish there were more home fries and more biscuit to contribute value to the order. Maybe just home fries; biscuits are rather plain by definition and these were no exception. As for my friend's dish, the cranberry bread was wonderful but overpowered the French aspect. It didn't really egg up - like, use THIS for your Benedict where I can enjoy some delicious fresh bread. Wondering if they test bake their specials before putting them up to the public - that'd be another recommendation. In the end, a couple of fine tweaks only. And as I saw someone else mentioned... see if you can get real maple syrup on hand. Even if it's an upcharge, it's welcome for breakfast.

    This is how they do it!
    Rita V.

    What?! I was getting hangry so we just pulled in (really lucky to grab one of the two parking spots in front and no line out the door! Guess everyone was at the beach!). It's small but opens up. Greeted by a smoothie counter and a pastry evil temptation display, you will find a counter and tables in the back. Their specialty is breakfast and sandwich lunch as it is a café. Coffee is decent. But what knocked my socks off was the manager Erica, and their really delicious turkey Swiss and fig sandwich. From the minute, they served it. I looked at my husband and said "oh my God, they roast their turkey"!. They do. And it made me happy. He ordered a Reuben and it wouldn't surprise me if they make their own pastrami. They do. And while some people here complain about their price, giving what they're serving I would expect to pay $11-$15 anywhere for that sandwich. Which I did, for $15 I brought back half of my sandwich - multigrain bread, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, bacon, a nice pile of turkey and fig jam. It hit all the notes! The only thing my husband would've done different with his Ruben was asked for more dressing on the side. He felt it was low on the dressing, but some people don't like their sandwich soppy like he does. Every time somebody offers, housemate potato chips, I go for them. And I'm glad I did! It's clear that the owner takes huge pride in this little hole in the wall breakfast place that is noisy, attracts a cult, serves good coffee, decent portions and food that is very well prepared. If you're going to charge $15 for a sandwich with a side of house made potato chips, this is what you want to be eating. On the downside parking is sketchy. However, there is parking behind the buildings across the street. People just don't want to be crossing the road, but you can find parking back there. The owners would like to put tables outside, but one of the servers was commenting that either the market or dolphin restaurant had a little bit of a problem with them putting tables in front of the property since parking is such a problem, I don't think they want people parking in their spots to come over to this place for breakfast. Not sure if I agree or disagree, but it is tight and I'm assuming that both of those business is also have a lot of people traffic. All in all, I can't wait to come back for breakfast!!!

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    Jessica T.

    Randomly stumbled on this cafe and it was worth it! Came in on a Wednesday morning with no wait time. Was greeted right away and staff were very friendly. The service was quick too. Food and drinks were good. So glad the waitress told me about the side syrup for The Frenchy (French toast breakfast sandwich). Such a cute spot!

    Krajicek K.

    Stopped by after a 3-hour kayaking trip. The food was so good. It really hit the spot! It was about 1:30-2pm on a Sunday and was a full house inside and outside of the restaurant. We sat at the counter. The food and service were excellent! We took some baked good home.

    Chicken Caesar Wrap
    Douglas S.

    Great little cafe with great fresh food. The service was fantastic and the food came out promptly. The chicken caesar wrap was perfect and you could tell all the ingredients were fresh!

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    Wanda A.

    My husband and I took a trip down to the Cape Cod area, it was our first time visiting. Perfect timing as it was off season and didn't have to worry about the crowds. The morning that we were returning back home, we stopped by the Buttercup Cafe for brunch. My husband ordered the Freshy salad, pretty much a breakfast bowl which he enjoyed a lot, along with the peanut butter smoothie. I ordered a customized omelette that came with home fries. The home fries was slightly disappointed, it was seasoned just felt slightly raw. I also ordered a Belgian waffle on the side. The waffle itself was addicting, loved it. The omelette was fine, nothing outstanding. Service was great, overall we can't complain about our visit :)

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    Whenever I'm on Cape Cod I stop here for something to eat delicious food good prices and very nice waitresses

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    This is our second time here and both times we loved it! Perfect food, perfect menu, great staff!

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    Delicious food, friendly staff, daily updated specials menu...big choice of house coffee and other refreshing and creative drinks.

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    Love the owners and staff here. Great place for lunch and breakfast in the neighborhood!

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    3 years ago

    Very good food and menu. My go to place to have breakfast when in cape cod. Sadly that may be only 2-3 times a year as I live in CT

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    Hours or operations and not clearly marked, not a friendly staff. Need to update your sites.

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    Excellent breakfast. Varied menu options. Friendly and quick service. Cute indoor and outdoor seating. Will be returning!

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    Fantastic food & friendly service. Our breakfast was so good that we ordered lunch to take home with us! Highly recommend!

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    Food was decent... the server was too busy chatting with a frequent customer than paying attention to us. Nothing to write home about

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