My family and I recently visited Buttercup, and I wanted to highlight the amazing customer service we experienced. There was a small misunderstanding with one of the menu items--my stepmom thought she was ordering something different than what came out. When the manager came by to check on us and we explained the situation, he immediately stepped in and offered to remake the dish. Not only did he fix it quickly, but the new dish was absolutely exceptional--honestly a 12/10! Unfortunately, I didn't catch his name, but he went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. Mistakes happen, but great service like that really stands out. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

This place is cute! Your typical diner vibes--which I love. The service is good, everyone is very nice and quick to help out. The food is just okay. My breakfast burrito was good--nothing to write home about. The hashbrowns were pretty bad, very undercooked. My partner's churro waffle combo was good. Only get that if you have a huge sweet tooth! My friend was pretty underwhelmed with the salad, but said it was okay. Overall, definitely a serviceable place to go to if you're in the area. read more

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Recently my special angel and I went to a auction in Concord we decided to have breakfast. I had the pineapple upside down pancakes . My special angel had the beet salad . Both were delicious. Our server Luis R was very professional and friendly. We live in Marin County. Next we are in Concord we will return. read more

I had a better dining experience at this place this time around compared to my previous visit. For my main dish, I ordered the country fried steak topped with country gravy, served with eggs (I chose over easy), a choice of hash browns or O'Brien potatoes, and toast. The country fried steak was decent--not overly salty--and the gravy was tasty as well. That said, next time I'd probably ask for the gravy to be on the side instead of poured over the steak. My white toast was also much better this time; on my last visit, the rye toast was so dry it was almost cracker-like. Since I enjoyed the hash browns previously, I decided to try the O'Brien potatoes this time. While they were cooked perfectly, they seemed to have cooked the potatoes with some sort of tomato paste so they had this flavor that I didn't really care for. The texture was spot on, but the taste just wasn't for me--it's just my own personal preference. We also ordered a few sweet items to share at the table: a three-stack of buttermilk pancakes and French toast. The pancakes were excellent--fluffy and springy. The French toast, on the other hand, was a bit disappointing. Although it looked great presentation-wise, it tasted overly eggy and lacked sweetness and spice (like cinnamon). I had to douse it in syrup to get some sweetness in each bite, and even then, it still felt off. I'd skip that next time. Service started out great--our first server was friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, his shift ended during our meal, and the server who took over wasn't nearly as attentive, which left the service feeling inconsistent overall. We were tempted to try the bread pudding but were too full. I've also heard great things about their upside-down apple walnut pie, so I'm definitely planning to come back for dessert sometime soon. All in all, the food here is pretty good, especially if you're really hungry and in the mood for a big hearty breakfast. Portions are definitely generous. However, I'd say this place leans more toward quantity than quality. While I enjoyed the big portions, I've had better breakfast experiences elsewhere. read more

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My husband had never been here before, & I hadn't been here in years, so we figured let's see what it's like these days! It was definitely busy but the staff was attentive & quick -- clearly a popular spot! They have upgraded the decor since the last time I was there, & thought it looked nice! We were very pleased with how many vegetarian options they had, too. My husband ordered a Biscuit Benedict, & was able to substitute the Canadian bacon for an Impossible patty! He said it was super delicious! I ordered the feta & veggie omelette, which had a ton of flavor! They also had blood orange juice which was absolutely to die for. read more

ButtercuP - Feta & Veggie Omelette - American Near Me - Concord, California

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Walking in & welcomed immediately! They were very kind and sat us down quickly. Our waitress was very kind and great memory. She took our orders without writing it down and everything came out right. The food was delicious and there was plenty of it. We went to the one in concord but they do have one in Oakland and Vallejo as well but I will say their service was so good I wouldn't mind making the drive out and enjoy the area and good weather to come. read more

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Buttercup is hands down the best breakfast in Concord. Wait staff is extremely good and always friendly and spot on. Just enough attention that you never need to ask for anything. Coffee refilled before you need to ask. The bananas foster French toast warms the soul. Comfortable inside and tables aren't on top of each other and always clean and maintained. The vegetarian sandwich is one of favorites and I can order it for breakfast. Many of the wait staff have been there forever.. that in and of itself, speaks volumes. read more

1st time trying out this place and I ordered for to go! The order was ready in about 20 minutes so it was pretty fast. There's a lot of parking in the lot as well so parking was nice and easy The inside of the restaurant was pretty large and kind of reminds me of black bear diner a bit in terms of ambiance and decor. I got the biscuit breakfast and the portion was HUGE and so heavy. You can literally eat like 2-4 meals out of this. Pretty much it's biscuits covered with gravy, cheese, eggs, and chicken tenders. It tasted good but man it is pretty heavy for a first meal of the day lol. This dish kind of felt like something you'd eat if you had the munchies and was pretty solid. For the onion rings, they were pretty smackin and the ranch was pretty fire As a ranch person, their ranch is pretty legit My wife got the banana foster french toast. It came with 6 half slices of french toast topped with caramelized bananas and sitting in a pool of syrup. Pretty good but also really sweet. I kind of wish that it wasn't sitting in syrup as I feel that it made each piece of french toast really sweet. I would've just preferred all the syrup on the side tbh to control how much syrup goes on it. Otherwise, the french toast itself was pretty fluffy and had a great texture. Overall pretty decent food for a great price! read more

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Solid breakfast! Attentive staff & homey atmosphere. Would definitely come again! The coffee cake was much thicker than I expected, more like an actual cake. read more

ButtercuP - Frosted Cinnascuit Jessica's Coffee Cake Buttercup Classic Breakfast - American Near Me - Concord, California

Comfortable visit, good service, nice noise level. Good food. Been there for breakfast and dinner,enjoyed our meals.

I recently went here the first time and it was great. The food was affordable and tasty. The building was cozy and relaxing. The staff was very friendly. When I first arrived I asked for a mocha, which it turns out is not on the menu. Instead of saying that, the waitress asked them to make a special mocha for me. read more

ButtercuP - Mocha that was not on the menu - American Near Me - Concord, California

Despite some "rough edges," ButtercuP on Clayton Road remains our reliable destination. We live close by and have few other options for All American food in the neighborhood. On our most recent visit, we were happy to see the new Autumn menu. I had gone with the idea of comfort food in the form of either the meat loaf or a patty melt. A new item, a meat loaf melt, sounded like the best of both worlds. Large portion, a bit on the greasy side. Glad I opted for the horseradish sauce on the side. Not to my palate. Would have totally ruined the sandwich. Sweet potato fries were quite good. Two of the pies for the fall season were tempting: pecan and pumpkin. Next time. Past experience shows I shouldn't expect much from the wine list. Often the server doesn't even know what wine is available and it is rare to even find a printed copy on the table. This time I ordered a Merlot, not the best option. In recent visits we have found the bread underdone. Inedible! Also salads are not up to quality of the past so we usually stick to sandwiches, the low cal salmon plate read more

ButtercuP - From the Autumn Menu ... Meat Loaf Melt Sandwich - American Near Me - Concord, California

I had the BBQ cheeseburger and my partner had the patty melt, I was really surprised by how thick the hamburger patty's were. The food is really good here, but their staff is pretty amazing. Hats off to Pearl, who has an amazing personality, We'll be will back just to see her. read more

Food ServiceShout out to our outstanding waitress ,Pearl! She's awesome, remembers your order and makes you feel welcome the whole time. The food was delicious, try the tex mex,their sauces are great! Bonus-they have great brunch cocktails! They have a sesonal menu, that varies. They have pies, the chocolate silk is really good. Haven't tried the rest, but everything we've had has been delicious. Stop on by and say hello to Pearl! read more

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This is our family favorite for a Sunday meal after church. We have come here for years and the kids have grown up with Ben, Nicole, Pearl "The Doctor" and countless others. The food is always amazing and makes the kids think of home and many happy celebrations held here. Whenever they are visiting the Bay we always have to make a special stop to on of our favorite nostalgic meal stops for some "home cooked food". We love this place and the family that runs this establishment. read more

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First time at ButtercuP today. Our server was a ray of sunshine and the food came out quickly -- hot and freshly made to order. My son snagged the last slice of coconut cream pie and said the filling was quite good. The crust was just OK -- not flakey. He is spoiled by my homemade pies. Very nice, casual diner with a few tables for outdoor dining available. We will be back. read more

ButtercuP - Avocado melt on toasted sourdough - American Near Me - Concord, California

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My favorite is the Belgian waffle with homemade blueberry sauce. Perfect! Waffle is crispy on outside and fluffy on the inside . The wait staff is friendly and quick. Pearl and Luis are the best ! I live nearby and can go there easily. It is homey feeling. I have never had a bad meal there. read more

A straight-up solid spot for breakfast if you're local. I rolled in and got the French Toast Combo. The French toast? Eggy as hell, and that's exactly how I like it. None of that dry, sad bread nonsense. Every bite was golden, fluffy, and soaked with just the right amount of syrup--absolute breakfast perfection. Great for my non-diagnosed pre-diabetic ahh. The service here? Always on point. Our waitress was super attentive, didn't forget a single thing, and had that genuine "we appreciate you being here" vibe. You can tell they really care about keeping you happy, which makes the whole experience even better. Price-wise? Very reasonable for the portions and quality. And that classic American diner aesthetic? Can't go wrong with it--it just feels homey and welcoming. I've only been here for breakfast, so I can't speak to lunch or dinner, but for breakfast? It's a solid go-to. If you're in Concord and want a decent breakfast spot with good vibes, Buttercup's got you. read more

Delicious food, quiet ambiance and friendly service. My server was attentive and checked in on me frequently, food came out quick and it was delicious! Will be back soon! read more

I'm impressed with the food presentation & flavor. They use real authentic ingredients & service is outstanding. I've been there many times and recommended to others who also made it one of their favorite location. read more

ButtercuP - Breakfast burrito - American Near Me - Concord, California

This was a great stop! We are traveling and needed a good lunch. I had meat loaf which was delicious! It wasn't dry at all. It came with great homemade mashed potatoes and mixed veggies - all fresh. My husband had the chicken pot pie and a side of cheese broccoli soup. He said that soup was the best he had ever eaten. Yum! The pot pie had a nice crust that came over the dish. It was a bit on the small side but still very good. Our server was kind and attentive. Our food came out quickly. The setting is nice and comfortable. We were happy with this stop! read more

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Very good home-made tasting meals! We ordered thru DoorDash because we had a gift certificate. Our orders traveled well. We had the Mom's Meatloaf and the Chicken Piccata. Again, so delicious .... At first we thought the meals were pricey, of course, when DoorDashed. But for seniors with lighter appetites, we could eat half and save the other half for another meal. So, it's a reasonable value. But we will definitely eat in at the restaurant next time, and that price point would be reasonable. The portions were generous. . The meat loaf and accompaniments were home made tasty and seasoned just right. Included fresh steamed veggies, grits (an option), soup. read more

ButtercuP - Mom's Meatloaf and Chicken Piccata - American Near Me - Concord, California

Very good service good breakfast and I told them it was my husband b day and she bought out a candle with his blueberry muffin so sweet I will return soon read more

We order prime Rib after we asked waitress and said it is good . I expect tender and juicy, but it is too dry and tough. I told the waitress and didn't offer alternative. Do not go there. read more

Good is great and the churro waffle is a must ! Service is super pricey reasonably good . Coffee is good .

Our go to spot for brunch and everything in between. Fast, attentive service. Delicious food that never disappoints. Ilona our server was so kind, generous and provided amazing service! Thank you for going above and beyond! read more

Sometimes I need to ask, "why me". Especially when I want to go out and enjoy a nice meal. Why does the food arrive lukewarm. Why do I need to check the menu again because I thought the meal came with applesauce and I see no applesauce and the garlic mashed potatoes taste like plain mashed potatoes. Why me? Why is the meat overcooked and the vegetables undercooked. The menu stated the meal would be cooked to perfection. Why not my meal? With the exception of the lovely lady who showed me to my table, the remaining staff working that evening need to do better. I'm very sorry, I really wanted to enjoy my dining experience, but could not. read more

large variety of foods, nice big place, friendly servers, pretty fast service but mediocre food

Great food and service I have nothing else to say. Yelp wants me to say 85 characters but that's nonsense read more

I typically show up with a book in hand and I'm never rushed off so I can enjoy my food while reading. I always get great service - enough that I'm never waiting for something but not too much that I feel pestered to hurry up and leave. The omelettes never disappoint and I love the home fries. read more

The service was not great , I asked for napkins and it took 5 minutes. The pancakes were gross. The bacon tasted old and the eggs were overcooked. read more

Pearl was our server and she was very sweet and efficient. We loved our food. Our girls had chocolate chip pancakes and chicken tenders and fries. I don't recall our other entrees but we all enjoyed our food and the experience. Everyone there is very friendly and it is a nice family friendly environment, welcoming to everyone! read more

My first time ever coming to this restaurant was on June 21st and Ilona was our server and she was amazing I will be coming back! The food was wonderful the portions are very good I never finish my food when I go to a restaurant but it was so good i didn't wanna stop eating it haha! Everything came out very quickly after ordering as well :) read more

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We must've come on the wrong day, or maybe ordering breakfast at dinner time is not a good idea here. The french toast seems as thought it was soaked in the egg batter as all you could taste was mushy eggs. Yuck! I didn't realize it until I took a bite of my kids meal and asked why he didn't say anything...he just didn't want to waste the food! Grrrrr The side bacon was cold, even some of the bacon grease had already started to solidify when it was delivered to our table. The best thing besides the water was the cup of oatmeal. That was really hot, so you had to let that sit for a little before enjoying it. The sad part about to top it off, they no longer serve cornbread! :( Sadly, not a good visit this time around. Hopefully next time we decide to come it'll be better. Be careful when ordering the French toast. read more

I understand this is a chain, but I want to give a shout out to our server, Pearl. Our server made us feel very welcomed and was just the sweetest! If you get Pearl as your server, she will take care of you and make you feel at home. We had the eggs Benedict. Mine with linguistic and my husband had the vegetarian. Drinks are off the hook, and a friendly place for breakfast. We are definitely coming back here. read more

Good food, me and my family eat here periodically and the staff is always so nice and very lively.

EDITED TO ADD: I spoke with a manager today, who was very apologetic, refunded me for the sub-standard items, and made it up to us. So maybe we will consider returning, but definitely not take-out. _____________________________________ We had a bizarre experience with our pickup order on March 1st. I really wish someone had reviewed the order before giving us the bag. Sadly, I paid a 15% tip and didn't verify everything was correct, so I won't be doing that again. We ordered a few different items for our family. The vegetarian sandwich (14.99) came with a spinach salad. There was no dressing on the side included, and my mother found a foreign piece of dried out plant material in her salad, definitely NOT spinach. We have no idea how that got there. It was really windy that day, so maybe the wind blew something into the salad bowl when it was being prepped? Secondly, I ordered the reuben with a caesar salad and requested it to be dressed (not sauce on the side.) The caesar salad was missing from our order entirely. The sandwich was packed, but there was no salad next to it like there was in my mother's order. Third, my daughter ordered pancakes with sausage and egg white, and there was no syrup included. read more

ButtercuP - This was in my mother's spinach salad. - American Near Me - Concord, California

Good food, fresh! Good value! The service is good. We've had breakfast and dinner here and have always enjoyed it! read more

ButtercuP - Chicken Pot Pie - American Near Me - Concord, California

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Great food and superior service. I had the liver and onions. So delicious. I went with a large group and they allowed us to have separate checks. read more

Love how fast the service is at ButtercuP! It gives a homey vibe and the clientele is from different generations. The food is good - would appreciate crust on my steak but the meat is tender. My husband loved his Philly sandwich - cheese, meat and veggies are well prepped. Highlight for me is the potato skins and the bacon on top of it. Overall, we'll come back if we are in the area. read more

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