I first learned about Butter Dose on Instagram (who isn't these days). I was so moved by the owner's story about why he opened the bakery, which is so that he can help provide for his son with a disability. The owner was serving at the front, and he seems tired but very nice. The ambiance is young, and lively. The decorations are of the happy colors in fully bright yellow. I have passed this bakery multiple times because I take the m15 bus on a regular basis. Now that I finally visited - I think they have better cream puffs than Beard Papa's Fresh Baked Japanese Cream Puffs! The cream puffs are such wonderful delights!! Heavenly! So good. I love how not super sweet they are like the general American sweet pastry. It's just the right number of bites and creams. Lovely. I tried the black sesame (Aka Goma) and the matcha ones. The cream puffs are generous and buttery, you want a dos one! These are $3.75 each but man they are probably the best cream puffs I have had in a while. Combine that with a cup of hot chocolate - it's so perfect. My mouth waters when I am thinking about them. Yum!! read more

Not sure why this charming, East Village bakery wasn't on my radar sooner, but I was so happy to find it! Tons of Asian inspired cream puffs... also known for their gluten free pastries. I got a bunch of cream puffs: yuzu, mango, earl grey honey, matcha, tiramisu, berry! I also got an iced strawberry matcha latte. They have a ton of different scones... I must try some next time. Look for their featured specialty drinks and food. Nicely decorated, great display case & signage, tons of seating for the size of the shop, including bar seats in the window. Super friendly team working behind the counter. read more

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Cute and homey East Village bakery focused on cream puffs of various unique flavors (Apple Pie specifically tasty). Flavors were delectable, and not too sugary or overpowering from what you would expect from a cream puffs Offers several gluten free flavors for the dietary needs of all diners. read more

Great for a midday or after dinner dessert! I was there around 7:30 today on a Sunday, and they were open until 9. There's seating for maybe 10 people and it's very yellow tiles and cutesy! They have tons of cool merch for sale too. I didn't get a drink today but I want to try the hojicha chai latte next time. Now the cream puffs! They were goooooood - smaller than I expected at first but I'd definitely get them again. My favorite was the rose lychee which was VERY surprising to me because I usually don't like rose. Not too sweet hahaha, subtle rose flavor. The strawberry matcha was exactly that, pretty good, and then the passionfruit was really good except I don't like yuzu but my friend that does really like the little yuzu chewy bits inside. read more

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Ordered the Matcha Cookie Croissant and Apple Cider Donut. I was extremely impressed by the cookie croissant--can't say I've ever seen another bakery pull this off. It was exactly right level of sweetness I was looking for (which is relatively leaner sweeter than average). The donut was gluten-free among several other items as well. Came into the shop during the last hour so the cream puffs were sold out. Will have to come back! The interior is super duper cute. I would come back just to take photos of the inside alone. The worker was very kind and amiable as well. Accommodating and eager, I would even say. read more

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This was the most refreshing cream puff I've had especially during this NYC heat. I highly recommend everyone come for a cool refreshing bite of a cream puff at Butter Dose. Their menu of cream puffs range from Ube Coconut to Tiramisu. An extra plus about their menu is that they breakdown, explain each cream puff and what's inside. For example, I ordered a Chocolate Banana which has a caramelized banana on top and banana slice inside mixed with the cream. This was too pretty to eat that I had to snap multiple pics to capture it. Once I took that first messy bite, I was surprised how cool and refreshing it was. I'm aware these need to be refrigerated to keep cool but sometimes it can dull the flavor and taste more like a refrigerated/chilled item. But not Butter Dose, it keeps it that cool level while still maintain that flavorful taste and looks pretty for a mini foodie photoshoot. Also the decor of the space was such a vibrant yellow and chill lounge spot with the various decoration of vacation destination items. As well as books that you can grab and read while eating your sweets or sipping your drink. Do stop by, say hello to the cashier who was very sweet just like the cream puffs they sell because he explained each one to me as well as being patient with me while I was deciding. read more

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Awhile our gluten-free adventures in Manhattan. We decided to check out a list of spots. Butter Dose 236 E 13th St, New York, NY Heard so much about these gluten-free cream puffs, most of their items were gluten-free. Had to try their crème puffs. That's what we are there for. These crème puffs were bite size. [Looks big from the angle shot] $3.75 each - Black sesame - Mango Sago is good, but it doesn't have that strong mango taste. I also saw they have gluten-free ice cream sandwiches. They were unique in their flavors. I got the matcha cookie with jasmine ice cream. The matcha cookie was good and it also had white chocolate chips. So it wasn't too much of a matcha. It had a slight sweetness to it. Their lemonade drinks weren't too good. The lemonade had no sugar and the mango lemonade was super tart. But overall, the highlight was their black sesame crème puffs. Few blocks away from union square Trains nearby 6NRQW to union sq Street parking [best to take MTA] Limited seating Bathroom for customers Cash/card accepted read more

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We had high hopes for Butterdose, especially with a name that promises rich, buttery pastries--but sadly, it didn't deliver. We tried their cream puffs (Ube and Sriracha Mango) and a croissant, and everything was seriously underwhelming. The Ube puff was barely flavored--so light it bordered on bland. As for the Sriracha Mango, the flavor combo was confusing at best and just didn't work. It felt like a gimmick that didn't go through enough testing. The croissant was the biggest letdown. For a place with "butter" in the name, there was a noticeable lack of it. No flakiness, no rich, indulgent flavor--just dry and forgettable. I've had better croissants from Costco. Overall, it feels like Butterdose is more about aesthetic/social media hype than actual baking quality. We won't be coming back. read more

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Loved this place, was my first time here and I really enjoy it. The matcha strawberry was yummy, if you're a tea fan get their strawberry oolong tea, I'm craving it now, just think about it. You get the full tea taste and the sweetness from the strawberry. A must try! read more

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Tiramisu cream puff was great. A small pastry filled with a custard and topped with a light chocolate flavored whip. So delicious and it's gluten free. My wife had a chocolate chip scone that was gluten free. Delicious buttery taste with sugar sprinkled on it. I will have to come back to try a cheesecake, there was an Oreo cheesecake that was gluten free. read more

Usually a big line but it moves fast, staff is helpful, dedicated gluten free is a dream. I really liked the bagel and the biscuit I got there. I know the cinnamon buns are super popular. read more

Got the tiramisu cream puff and it absolutely delicious!! So soft and creamy!! Perfect mini cram puff!! Just loved the tiramisu flavor! read more

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I wish I could start every morning with delicious pastries and baked goods from here! This place is an affordable and local, family-owned pastry cafe in the East Village! They're known for their cream puffs, which come bite-sized and wonderfully crafted into different flavors and toppings! There's a wide assortment of other delicious treats to choose from, including sweet or savory biscuits, cookie croissants and cheesecake, plus all sorts of coffee and matcha drinks to choose from. So tasty!! You can't go wrong treating yourself to something here! read more

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They have gluten free creme puffs! I ordered an ube coconut, yuzu passionfruit, and goma (black sesame) and ube was my favorite. They start selling creme puffs at 12PM and usually sell out of specific flavors quickly read more

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Shared the Yuzu Passionfruit cream puff. Crispy and flakey exterior. Sweet and fruity filling. About ~$5 for a 3-4 bite puff. Quick service. Seating inside. read more

1.5/2 Food + Beverages; 0.5/1 Value; 1/1 Ambience; 1/1 Service I came across Butter Dose spontaneously strolling one night around Gramercy in need of a serious pick-me-up. The interior decor is charming and the cafe is spacious-- I imagine it would make a fantastic spot for productive studying or work on a difference occasion. The barista was friendly and enthusiastic in lending his expertise in helping me select my pastry. Although I'm not normally a fan of cream puffs, I am glad that I discovered Butter Dose. The lychee rose flavor was light, well-balanced, not too sweet, and so fragrant! The pastry was light and airy, and the filling was not at all greasy or dense. I also got a matcha latte with skim milk, which was okay, but rather dilute. The cream puffs are on the smaller size for the price, but overall a good value given the overall quality. read more

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Very cute interior! We came to check this place out on a Saturday afternoon. It was pretty busy but we were able to get seats. We tried the ube and lychee cream puffs. Both were underwhelming honestly. I was not able to taste the flavor and just tasted cream. We also tried the ube cheesecake, which also lacked flavor. However, the matcha crookie was the star of the show. I would come back just for that! read more

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Cute cafe that serves great coffee and small creme puffs with a lot of flavors. They also have a savory menu with biscuit sandwiches. read more

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Such a cute place -- loved the bright and sunny color scheme inside, made eating our pastries here a greater delight. Faith behind the counter was just as bright and sunny and did the same! The pastries themselves were wonderful too. We got the rose lychee and tiramisu cream puffs and were instant fans. The rose lychee was especially good -- super light, airy, and refreshing. There was even a little bit of lychee on top for added texture and flavor! Not sure I've ever had cream puffs this unique and tasty. I really wanted to try the black sesame one as well, but the woman in front of me snagged the last one (alas). Yet another reason to come back sometime! read more

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I had this cute cafe saved in my want-to-go list and it was worth the trip! They have a large selection of desserts and pastries to choose from but the mini cream puffs are definitely the star of the show with so many unique flavors to try. I came with a friend on a Saturday afternoon and the cafe was relatively empty, where we were able to grab a table and sit after ordering. I got the Strawberry Sakura cream puff and Matcha Yuzu, while my friend got the Mango Sago cream puff. The service was very quick! One thing that stuck out to us was how soft the cream puffs were. Since we wanted to try both flavors, we took a plastic knife to split the puffs and we were surprised by how easy they were to cut. The puffs themselves were wonderful! For their size, they were packed with cream, and the flavors were light and refreshing. I also loved the quality of their matcha, which is a BIG statement since I think the matcha scene in NYC is mediocre. I'd go back to try out some of their other cream puff flavors and drinks! read more

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Butter Dose has been popping up all over my social media lately and I was excited to finally try their famous cream puffs when I was in the neighborhood! As someone who has gluten-free dietary restrictions, I was very pleasantly surprised to realize that all of their cream puffs were safe for me to eat! My friend and I came later in the afternoon on a weekend and as a tip, I would definitely try to go earlier rather than later. There were already a bunch of flavors that were sold out in the display case, unfortunately. We ended getting 3 to try: mango sago, strawberry matcha, and rose lychee. I had really wanted to try their black sesame but I guess I'll just have to return some other time. Overall, I really can't complain - these cream puffs weren't out of this world but they were still quite good as a little afternoon pick-me-up for my sweet tooth. The cream puffs are a bit on the smaller side and the dough was softer and chewier than you'd likely expect, with the caveat that all of them were filled pretty impressively with cream which may have also impacted the texture of the dough a little bit. My favorite out of the three was the strawberry matcha, since the strawberry was so sweet and juicy and had a really nice contrast with the matcha cream. The mango sago and rose lychee flavors were both good as well, but they were just a little bit more "one-dimensional" compared to the strawberry matcha. The rose flavor was definitely noticeable though! We also conveniently visited the place on National Ice Cream day where they were having a 50% sale on their ice cream scoops - we ended up trying out their jasmine flavor. This was not it I fear... it honestly tasted like soap. Definitely would skip the ice cream (at least the jasmine flavor) and focus on the cream puffs! The interior of the shop is also super cute and they even had personalized tote bags and stickers with their cute logo! Seating can be limited depending on what time you go. read more

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I really needed a hot drink because of the cold day and this place did not disappoint. I ordered a strawberry matcha latte (hot) and it was really good. It was a good amount of matcha with a hint of strawberry with every sip. The display of cream puffs enticed me and I couldn't resist. I got a rose lychee flavor...and it lacked rose flavor, but you could taste the lychee because of the topping. The service was good and efficient. Though I'll have to say, it took like 5 or so minutes to get my drink. Would come back here because of the cute decor inside, you could do work here and to try the other cream puffs, I really like the Asian inspired flavors. read more

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Butter Dose is an aptly named East Village bakery putting Asian twists on French pastries. They have so much promise in their little photogenic storefront. Gorgeous cream puffs beckon from the pastry case in flavors like yuzu, orange wasabi, and rose lychee, the likes I've mostly seen in California. The super cute name, aesthetic decor, and great location create an atmosphere as inviting as an Instagram baker's feed. But when it came time to taste, the reality of my banana chocolate cream puff fell flat. Rather than bursting with creaminess, the pastry itself was a bit dry and bland, dwarfed by a sparse dollop of banana. Also for a premium price, I expect more than two bites of food. While I applaud them for bringing Asian-French fusion to NYC and nailing the aesthetic, the execution of the pastries themselves lacks the satisfying oomph to match the packaging. read more

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Cute little cafe. We came specifically for cream puffs and they have a bunch of appealing flavors. Yuzu was ultimately our favorite, while the other two we got didn't seem to work quite as well. Quite small, which I actually appreciated in comparison to the much too large cream puffs-but then also expensive at $3.75 for the size. Overall really fine, worth trying read more

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My favorite cream puffs in the city are undoubtedly Bibble & Sip but I decided to give this place a try as I was in the area. Their cream puffs look very cute, although they are a bit small for the price ($3.75 per puff). I did appreciate the interior design of the place though as it was also very cute. - Tiramisu - Honestly, I feel like their cream puffs are kind of mediocre as the puff itself is pretty dense and the cream is not very light. I did appreciate the tiramisu cake they put in the middle, but I feel like the flavors itself weren't particularly memorable. - Black Sesame - Another mediocre cream puff where the flavors weren't particularly memorable. I think that the cream they use should have also been black sesame instead of vanilla (?). Overall, okay cream puff place. I did appreciate their variety of flavors as yuzu sounds so interesting. read more

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I love love the exterior and interior of this cafe/bakery. Its so bright, warm, and welcoming. Their cream puffs are their standout items and they make unique asian flavors like yuzu, black sesam, lychee rose, ube...etc. We got one of each flavor to try and all of them were really good. They also sell other baked pastries and treats which we didn't get to try but the next time we come back we'll try them. Their presentation is top notch and everything is so aesthetically pleasing. They also have drinks from coffee to matcha. In the summer they have special drinks like fruit flavored lemonades (watermelon, mango, strawberry). They also have different matcha flavors (ube, mango, strawberry, watermelon). read more

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Cute cafe! There seemed to be a lot of asian-inspired flavors, which I thought were really creative. It seems like the bakery specializes in cream puffs, and I got a black sesame flavored puff. The cream was light and not too sweet. I wish the black sesame flavor was stronger though and felt like it tasted very similar to the plain cream in the center. The cream puff itself was very light and buttery. The service was friendly. There were many other flavors that looked like a lot of fun to try including strawberry and matcha. They also had the croissant cookie but sold out just before I could order. I came into the bakery/cafe on a Saturday evening, but you would have plenty of options if you came a bit earlier! read more

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My friend and I stopped by for a treat after eating lunch nearby. It's a pretty brightly decorated place with decent number of seats (maybe half were filled when we got there around 1h30pm on a Sunday). The pastries all looked very pretty in the cases, I was a big fan of how many creative and colourful designs they offered (the cookie croissants looked really yummy! I've only seen them on social media in the past). We ordered a matcha latte, a hojicha latte, and one of the matcha cream puffs to share. For starters, the drink menu was a bit puzzling because it was not immediately obvious how to order the lattes with the matcha/hojicha/chai addons (not to mention there's a separate matcha latte listing elsewhere as well... which was a different price?) Nonetheless, our lattes were very delicious. My matcha latte (which came unsweetened) had a lovely pure flavour that I liked a lot. Though, I did think the size was definitely on the smaller size considering the price point. My friend's hojicha latte was very nice as well, with the underlying roasted flavour really shining through (and not too sweet, either!). The counter had a bunch of tea leaves you could smell; I wasn't a big fan of many of them lol but I really liked the jasmine and rose flavoured one. The matcha cream puff was OK. The cream itself had undertones of some banana flavour (a bit surprising, to be sure), but I liked that it wasn't too sweet and overall had a nice texture. However, the matcha flavour in the cream on top was lacking, and I think it was rather small for the price. (I have to say, though, I think that Bibble and Sip is still my preferred cream puff in the city haha) Overall a decent experience with solid offerings, but a bit too expensive in my opinion; I'd consider dropping in again for another dessert to try some of their other pastry offerings :) read more

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I stopped by here since i got recommended this place by a friend. Prices weren't too bad but it was really pretty inside! I got the HojiCha Chai Latte and it was very unique! I would most likely come here again to try other foods and pastries. read more

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I've been waiting for months to visit this shop and I finally got the chance this past Thursday. It's a cute lil shop with cream puffs, biscuits, scones, and drinks. Evan (shop employee) was very helpful and patient as I was making my pastry choices. I called ahead and talked to another employee and asked her to save a pumpkin pie cream puff for me because they may run out. I was happy about that. Each cream puff is $3.75. As you can see, I bought 4 different flavored cream puffs: pumpkin pie (seasonal), ube coconut, chocolate banana, and rose lychee. I also got 2 egg tarts. All of them were delicious. The egg tarts were good too. I missed out on their 1st anniversary celebration and promotion this weekend where it's buy one, get one free cream puff. I hope you all take advantage of this deal and get some yummy cream puffs. I am looking forward to visiting this shop again and trying other flavors. read more

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＊ Pumpkin Pie Cream Puff Butterdose has been on my list for the longest time. Halloween is the best timing to pop in and grab their fall special cream puff. Their cream puffs are all bite-sized, but beautifully crafted into different flavors and toppings. We only got their pumpkin pie cream puff -- its pumpkin flavor was barely distinguishable as it only came from the pumpkin spiced powder on top. The walnut was coated with caramel glaze and warm spices. I expected the filling to be pumpkin-flavored, yet it seemed to be a regular vanilla custard. Although the pumpkin pie cream puff didn't meet my expectation, I will still come back to try out their other cream puffs and lattes. ***They are now offering 10% off back to school discount! read more

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~ Pumpkin Spice Cream Puff $3.75 ~ The puff shell is quite crispy, filled with delicious custard cream that's light, smooth and not overly sweet! The custard cream is pumpkin spice flavour, but I find it too subtle therefore not very noticeable. However, since the shell is dusted with extra pumpkin spice, so you still get the flavour from that! It's topped with some crunchy caramelised walnuts and toasted marshmallow, the perfect fall addition! 泡芙外殼是脆的，然後custard cream口感非常滑順輕盈，甜度也很低！可惜奶油本身沒什麼南瓜香料的味道，全靠上面的粉了。上面加上了核桃和棉花糖，額外增添口感和風味！我很滿意這個甜點！ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Will I be back? Yes This is my favourite kinda puff!! A lot of NY pastry shop sell puffs that deviates from tradition, which is not what I prefer. And they offer a lot interesting flavours that I'd like to come back and try!! Next to try would be rose lychee and yuzu 我最喜歡這一種cream puff了！很開心除了beard papa現在還有這一家在做我愛的口感～ 而且有很多亞洲口味，下次想試玫瑰荔枝還有柚子口味的！ read more

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Cute coffee shop that I happened to find on my way to an appointment yesterday morning. I wanted a coffee and thought to myself this looks like a fun place. I walked in to a clean and welcoming coffee shop. They have tables inside to sit at, no outdoor seating. I got just a cold brew with milk. The lady working there asked what color I wanted like to know how much milk to put in. Which I thought was very nice of her to ask. I have never been asked that at any coffee shop. The coldbrew was a bit too bitter for me. Maybe if a little more milk was added it would have been a bit better. I did not try any of the pastries but they all looked delightful. If I find myself in the area again I would stop in again and try a different coffee drink. read more

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Butterdose has some really tasty creme puffs! They have a variety of creme puff flavors from strawberry, rose lychee, pumpkin, ube, chocolate, yuzu, and tiramisu. I really liked their strawberry sakura creme puff, it was so good. I liked it better than their pumpkin flavored creme puff. The creme puff was really flavorful and their creme was absolutely splendid. The creme puffs were medium sized and were a pretty decent size. The interior design of this store was really nice and chic. Their chairs and tables were so nice. It was beautifully decorated and there was ample seating inside. I also loved the graphic designs in butter dose. The employee of the store was nice and polite. They weren't rude or anything. Overall, customer service was good and my creme puffs came out quickly and in such a cutely designed box. Price: $3.75 Rating: 9.5/10 read more

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I've been here twice so far and both times I really enjoyed the cream puffs. They are quite small, so one is easy to finish and is priced at $3.75 each. The Lychee Rose flavor is one of my favorites. Last time I had the Ube Coconut which I also recommend. The inside is small but can be packed easily because they offer free WiFi and you can do work while you have a pastry or drink! When you're inside, you feel like you are in a beehive or honeycomb due to the yellow walls, but it is comforting. They also just launched their chrysanthemum tea series which is refreshing and healthy. The mango one was great and I tried the guava flavor off of my friend's drink, which was also delicious! read more

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My sister, husband, and I went on our own small NYC Cookie Tour. We stopped at a bunch of places that we've been wanting to try. Butter Dose was the 6th stop on our cookie tour. The woman behind the counter asked us if we wanted to cookie reheated. We expected to get it back slightly warmed up, but she left in in there for 5+ minutes. It ended up being quite darkened and basically tasted recooked. This spot was not a win. Maybe we should've gotten one of the viral cream puffs. This was our list of places we tried: L'ami Pierre Culture espresso Daily provisions JM bakery Seven grams Butterdose Librae Funny face Levain Maman Gooey on the inside We also stopped at these places, but they were out of cookies by the time we got there. Michaeli La Mercerie Best Damn Cookies (Closed) read more

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Really really good cream puffs. Love the assortment of flavors and even going around 8pm they still had quite a few options left. My ranking from most enjoyed to least (but all of them were really good): Black sesame - matcha - ube - tiramisu - banana chocolate The black sesame and ube especially have a really potent, high quality flavor. The black sesame keeps going and gives you different dimensions to the black sesame flavor, so it's clearly not just extract, but rather real black sesame. Same goes for the ube, having a starchy creaminess to it. The actual puff is so tender and light, with a cloudlike cream filling its interior that isn't too sweet and is actually the perfect little bite. you might think these are quite small and maybe they are but I actually prefer it this way so that the cream to puff ratio is decreased, and you get more of that crumbly, light pastry. All of the flavors were delicious and I would def come back here. Makes my list of best cream puffs in the city for sure. read more

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Cute little spot! Tried the pumpkin spice pie (which was also Gluten Free) Amazing! Will come back to try their puffs and ice cream sandwiches. read more

Butter Dose has really fun fusion cream puffs and other pastries in the cutest, brightest cafe in the east village. I don't make it to this area often, but when I do I always stop by to try the seasonal flavors. We tried Creme Banana, Strawberry, and this great tropical citrus one. Super friendly service and a great little coffee date spot! read more

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Came here on a weekday afternoon because of tiktok and overall I feel like the puffs were kinda mid :/. What we got; Matcha, yuzu, rose lychee, Sakura, and ube. Matcha; 2.5/5... honestly the puff was really good however the matcha didn't even taste like matcha at all.. Yuzu; 3/5; again the yuzu flavoring was mild. Wasn't overwhelming but wasn't one of my favorites. Rose lychee; 3/5; honestly only the cream had a hint of rose flavoring. Also the lychee was fresh which I gave it a bit of a higher raiting. Sakura; 3.5/5- honestly this one was my favorite one our of everything. The flavoring was on point and I enjoyed it. Ube; 1.5/5- I thought it would taste like ube but it tasted more like taro.. I was disappointed. Overall, the service was pretty okay. I would come back here to try their drinks and their other pastries. However I won't be coming back for the puffs. read more

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