While the prices of food have skyrocketed, we still manage to eat out occasionally, especially if we find good value for the money. We were exploring Cobourg, ON, and found this restaurant. The lunch menu is predominantly breakfasts, and sandwiches/wraps/tartines (open faced fried sandwiches). Very delicious vegetarian tartine and roast beef tartine which included fries and coleslaw at very reasonable prices and generous portions. We broke down and ordered a chocolate and orange gluten-free mousse cake, and a favourite of mine-carrot cake. Both were fabulous - all made in-house! The ambiance is pleasant, if a bit labyrinthine and the staff efficient and friendly. We will be back! read more

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If you are interested in waiting over an hour for your meal, this is your place. Visited on a Sunday afternoon for brunch. Seated right away. Food came over an hour after being ordered and server was MIA so couldn't ask how much longer. When the food finally came, it was not what we had ordered. Really disappointing overall and the first time I have ever not tipped at a restaurant. Save your coin and go somewhere else. read more

We had to wait 50 minutes to get eggs and toast! The fried eggs were runny and cold. The toast order was the wrong type. Never got offered more coffee or hot water for tea. Nonexistent service and terrible food, zero ambiance. Since new owners took over this place has gone downhill. read more

We came in on a Saturday morning expecting a nice breakfast, but unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. After being seated, we waited 20 minutes just to receive menus. We eventually had to ask for them ourselves, only to be told they had to "find more menus." That was the first sign that things weren't running well. An hour later, we still hadn't received any food. When we asked how much longer it would be, we were simply told, "A few more minutes." At that point, we decided to leave without ever being served our meal. To make matters worse, I had to ask twice just to get my coffee refilled. What was most disappointing was the lack of customer service. When we informed the staff that we were leaving because we had been waiting so long, there was no apology, no acknowledgment of the inconvenience, and no attempt to make the situation right. This is the first time in my life I have ever left a restaurant. Long waits can happen, especially on busy weekends, but poor communication and a complete lack of concern for customers are much harder to overlook. Unfortunately, based on this experience, we won't be returning. If I could leave zero stars I would. read more

Stopped in Coburg while driving down the 401. Hit up a couple shops and grabbed lunch here. I had a tasty pepper soup & blue cheeseburger and my wife had a tartine. Good lunch. Friendly staff made us feel welcome. read more

I have nothing but good things to say bout this cafe. The food is delicious, the portions are great and the staff are very friendly. The place is very clean, maybe a little dated but that is part of its charm. My BBF and I have been going there for lunch for the last seven years and have never been disappointed. read more

The Buttermilk Cafe was recommended to us by a friend who made a trip to Port Hope, and I can definitely say it was a great place to get a bite to eat. The overall calm atmosphere, sitting outside on the patio and having breakfast was perfect. Our server was very polite and friendly, answering all our questions regarding the menu and seating, and even helped give us directions to the nearby park from where we sat. The food was brought quickly, tasted amazing, and was filling, perfect to enjoy while not consuming too much of our time for the rest of the day. I'd definitely recommend this establishment to friends or anyone travelling in the area that wants a peaceful place to just eat and enjoy the scenery by themselves or with family. read more

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Very good breakfast place right in the downtown core. They have an outside patio. The service is good. It takes a big to get the food on a busy day but it's understandable. Omelettes are nice, eggs beni are good choice. Veggie burger is very good flavours. read more

This decor and atmosphere is reminiscent of family restaurant and diners from the 50's. Our go to here is the Bacon n' Eggs Benedict breakfast with Coffee. Nothing fancy just a great breakfast served hot. Servers are experienced and very friendly. read more

The best pancake I have ever eaten. Service was friendly and efficient, despite being very busy. Excellent food

Wow! Buttermilk Cafe has a nice feel and great food. I appreciated the cleanliness of the tables and cutlery, and the portions are amazing!! The Farmers Platter is beyond satisfying and we found that we needed to take some of it home with us. I'm not usually a pancake person but theirs were crispy and pillowy at the same time. Wonderful experience. Nice little gem in Cobourg. read more

Was there for Christmas dinner. Used to love going there & was exited after working all day to have a special meal out, but did not realize it was under new ownership. I watched as the manager shook off crumbs from the used napkins & table runners that had been dumped on the floor after a table was cleared. He checked to see if they looked clean & if they weren't too bad, they went back onto a clean table for the next customers coming in. I was too stunned to say anything at the time but sure didn't eat much after that. Christmas Day was busy but use paper napkins if need be. Many elderly customers who are at risk when exposed to Covid, flu, RSV & any other saliva borne germs were put at risk. I will never ever go back. Really disappointed that this wonderful downtown restaurant has changed for the worse after being sold. read more

Ordered the Canadian Burger and it was very good and a good size portion. Really enjoyed the burger. Freshly made bun. Definitely would come Back here again nice patio settings where you can just eat and people wash. read more

The Buttermilk Cafe - The Canadian Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cobourg, Ontario

Virtually no vegan options, and the one I did get to order was just okay. I know small towns and classic diner style restaurants don't always have a lot of vegetarian/vegan options, but I would like to see more than 1 dish. Home fries were justtttt cooked, not very crispy. Definitely not the best I've had. The salad was good, but lacking a diversity of flavour. That said, my friends got the classic breakfast and the big breakfast and they really loved it! It is nice that every single thing on the menu is made in house, including the bread. Service was incredible though! read more

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Popped in for breakfast after an 8am Toronto pickup on the way back to Ottawa. We were both tried and grumpy, but quickly cheered up. Service was amazingly fast, the kitchen was ready for breakfast, I order ran extra side of bacon mod-way through the meal and it was on the table within a couple of minutes. Our waitress was at tentative, efficient, friendly and helpful. Food was brilliant. Best sausages I've had in a very long time. Wheat bread wonderful and light. Bacon to die for. Fridge cabinet of cakes and desserts was stunning looking, and all fresh. Of it wasn't breakfast I would have been tempted. One of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time. Very affordable. Great service. read more

Huge portions and amazing food! Service can be a bit slow but the food definitely makes up for it! We were in Cobourg for a couple of days and we're super glad we decided to pick this place to have breakfast. Their chicken pazzano was very flavourful and the flatbread really sealed the dish together - it was a light dish and I didn't leave feeling like I couldn't do anything for the rest of the day. I didn't order the farmhouse platter, but tried bits and pieces of everything on there. The pancakes were light, fluffy, and not overly sweet, and the meats and eggs were cooked perfectly ! The prices were also very decent for what you're getting. Overall a very enjoyable experience and I would definitely go back if I'm ever in the area again! read more

The Buttermilk Cafe - Chicken pazzano with flatbread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cobourg, Ontario

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Amazing service amazing food. Good comfort food and a homey atmosphere. Large portions and friendly happy staff. Went for lunch on busy Canada day and regardless of how busy they were they always smiled and laughed. Food was hot and we didn't wait long at all to be seated or to get our food. Their homemade bread is an absolute must have! Will definitely be back! read more

The Buttermilk Cafe - a plate of breakfast food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cobourg, Ontario

I came here twice in two days while visiting my dear ol' mumsy in Cobourg. I wanted to switch it up, but my daughter was big on their pancakes, and why mess with a good thing. The Buttermilk Cafe is clearly beloved, was packed on both a Friday and a Saturday. Luckily, the staff is sweet and speedy, and we were seated in a comfy booth quickly. Again, both days she got the pancakes, where as I played around in their sandwich section. All of their dishes are large and made as much as possible from local foods. I recommend their very impressive club sandwich. If you're looking for a reasonably priced, diner-style restaurant with lots of choices, you'll feel blessed at Buttermilk. read more

The Buttermilk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cobourg, Ontario

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Best thing since sliced bread. This restaurant is the heart and soul of Cobourg We eat here every time we visit my dad. The food is amazing and the staff is too. I sure hope the staff pool together and buy the business as it is selling. Laura is an absolute star!!! read more

The Buttermilk Cafe is good for breakfast/brunch if you are visiting Cobourg area. Staff is friendly and welcoming! The decor is cozy with a small town country vibe. I would highly recommend their homemade pancakes! So fluffy and light! They also make their French Toast from house baked bread! We shared: Small French Toast with Syrup ($5.99) Pancake and Sausage Bennie ($10.79) Constant free refills of coffee! Come to The Buttermilk Cafe for a taste of the small town charm and hospitality! read more

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Travelling along highway 2 and wanted breakfast in the Cobourg area. Other Helpers pointed to this cafe, so stopped in. Simple and cute country decor is effective in the space. A smiling and cheerful greeting welcomed us. The building they are housed in is obviously older - you see this reflected in the bathrooms and restaurant layout. Nice menu choices for breakfast. I ordered the Fruit and Berry Combo. Sitting here waiting for breakfast and all I can think is "it smells so good in here". Breakfast came quickly - and all looked fabulous. Good news, it all tastes as good as it looks! I'm in breakfast heaven. Would I recommend: yes Would I return: yes read more

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Roasted pepper and Monterey Jack Cheese Omelet with home made bread - perfect execution. Eggs Benny over pancakes with real maple syrup for my wife was an absolute hit. Service was great also. read more

The Buttermilk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cobourg, Ontario

eat there all the time great food and service. Food is homemade with smiling waitresses for good conversations thanks

Popular place - queuing out the door for brunch but we didn't have to wait long. And it was most certainly worth waiting for! Friendly, welcoming hostess , efficient and happy wait staff and the food .... absolutely delicious. I had the blueberry pancakes , best pancakes I have ever tasted. Other half had the whole breakfast and not a scrap was left! Highly recommend this gem ! read more

Great diner! My husband had a traditional breakfast plate which he said was "fine". He had asked for sausage but they gave him bacon instead I had the Tuscan Tartine and it was DELISH!!! It came with a Tuscan soup which wasn't anything special. It was bland and the vegetables in it were VERY over cooked. But the star of both plates was the bread the make in house. It's sooooooooooo good. Servers were super friendly. We had to wait about 15mins for a table but I expect that for at Sunday brunch time. Check it out for yourself - I'll will be back to try other things from their large menu. read more

We were driving g around Coburg on a road trip and decided to pop in for some lunch. We figured we must have made a good decision as the restaurant was about 3/4 with people who were on a first name basis I with the staff. Regulars are usually a good sign. Not in this case. We waited at the front as the hostess told us a bout 10 times it will just be a minutes as she walked around chit chatting with random customers and the coming back and saying "sorry I forgot what I was doing just a few more minutes" several times. We were finally seated. It was approximately 12 minutes before someone came over to offer us drinks or the chance to order. We were just packing up to leave. We ordered. I got the Odd Couple Tartine. It was not good. The chicken was dry and crumbly, the cheese was oily and thick and the honey mustard sauce was much too sweet. I was disappointed for sure. My husband ordered the Toasted Chicken Club and it was okay. Their homemade bread was quite nice and the Minestrone soup was not bad either. All and all I think this place is much more of an acquired taste than an instant hit. Save this place for the locals. read more

Two of my very best memories of Cobourg are my first meal at the Buttermilk Cafe and the return visit I just had to make for a breakfast before returning home. A warm and cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, excellent coffee and great food served in generous portions and well presented. What's not to like? read more

Just enjoyed Covid Take-out Thanksgiving Dinner. Home-style gate with good presentation and taste. An ample amount of food including soup or salad. Fresh baked buns, main course (see photo) and desert with ice cream. Absolutely delicious!! read more

The Buttermilk Cafe - a meal in a styrofoam container - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cobourg, Ontario

Stayed in Cobourg for one night and wanted a great breakfast spot for Saturday morning. Super charming rustic interior, warm greeting and friendly staff. Very much felt like we were visiting family! The portions were gigantic and the fresh bread (in all forms) was delectable! The best part of having a large family is you get to try a bit of everything. Oreo crumble pancakes were a huge hit. French toast made with their in house bread YUM! And my personal litmus test for all breakfast joints, their eggs benny was devine. If you're a fan of breakfast potatoes you won't be disappointed. Big, sturdy, brown on all sides, inch cube chunks. Yes, these things matter! My only regret is we didn't sign their guestbook on the way out. read more

Fantastic service and food... a bit of a wait for food as busy but was delish. We had the classic breakfast and the farmers breakfast. I quite enjoyed the sausage and fresh bread. read more

The Buttermilk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cobourg, Ontario

Good solid cafe food. Large portions. Service is great too. Expect to be pleased overall

Small town hospitality clean friendly and the food is great. Good portions and tasty.

Not the greatest service actually very slow. The food is good. Just your average breakfast joint. The food came out quite fast for how busy they were but the servers quite slow and they switch around we had maybe three different servers quite annoying. read more

This is a very awesome restaurant, you get a lot of food for your money. The service is great as well, overall atmosphere that's very warm, read more

Lunch here certainly worth the detour off 401! Their chicken quesadilla was a filling tasty treat. Atmosphere and service top notch. read more

Really great food! I had the veggie Benedict and loved the balance of tomato, avocado, balsamic vinegar and the Benedict sauce My fiancé has the eggs Benedict he said it was great! My only issue is that a lot of the tables inside were reserved (some were reserved from hen we arrived to when we left with no one being served) so we had to sit outside and it was very hot with the sun right in my face, eventually the awning came out then it was pleasant. One thing I have to add is the bathrooms need better doors or something. The woman's washroom was just spread wide open. read more

Had lunch here yesterday. The place was busy but they brought our food very quickly, staff was super courteous and the meal was delicious. Would recommend this for a nice lunch! read more

Great place for breakfast, staff are friendly and great hosts, I would definitely recommend the buttermilk, it was a great experience .

Last night we celebrated a long over due family get together, I had the Maple butter salmon with salad of pecan and balsamic vinegar dressing and I found it excellent. The salmon cooked perfectly but the buttery maple sauce was over the top superb. Dessert was carrot cake and again excellent. Service was perfect. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

This place is fantastic for someone like me who has multiple food issues - notably a gluten sensitivity and a fat intolerance. My fiance and I eat here at least once a month and we have always walked away satisfied with the great meal at a fair price! The Asian salad is, according to him, to die for. Service is always prompt and correct, we are never left waiting for refills on water or the bill at the end. Keep up the fantastic work! read more