1st Star - Cozy diner ambience 2nd Star - Reliable service and consistent flavor on their breakfast classics 3rd Star - Nostalgic spot for Jack London stops 4th Star - Great for catchups and gatherings for friends and family read more

This has been a go-to breakfast spot for me this past ast year. I like it here. I'm close to this location often so it's convenient for those breakfast cravings. Enjoy! read more

Service is pretty much always bad. Most of the times I've gotten breakfast there they've missed at least one thing from the order. Your waiter will not deliver your food, the person who does disappears as soon as the plate is down, and you won't see your waiter for at least 20 minutes after that. There are exceptions, but it's rare. read more

I realize I came here years ago and my experience on Mother's Day was so much better! We got seated very quickly despite the busy day - we got our orders SO quick and the food we ordered was hot and right! Our server was also very friendly. The portions are huge so of course we took some to go. The only thing I wish was that their cheese on the grits came on top, not cooked in. Otherwise I felt like they full redeemed themselves from my subpar review years ago! Oh icing on the cake - I got two complimentary chocolate covered strawberries for mothers day - sweet indeed. Ooh parking can be a pain. Get there early for parking in the private lot or take your chances on street parking or walk a little and park in the garage down the way. read more

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This place gives old school diner vibes without the outrageous prices. My go to is their Portuguese omelette with sourdough and O'brien potatoes with light cheese on the omelette, hits the spot everytime. read more

Do yourself a favor and get the churro waffle and Irish coffee!! The indulgence is worth it I promise. The waffle is everything you wish a funnel cake would live up to. So crispy and delicious with the cinnamon sugar coating. Nice diner setting and a small parking lot/street parking right near Jack London Square read more

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The P is for pie, but today I chose the C for coffee & coffee cake. I was warned by my hotel that the portions are huge and one leaves here with a to-go box and in a diabetic coma. I chose a lite breakfast of scrambled egg-whites, a turkey patty, and fresh fruit. Made my own vanilla flavored coffee. My server brought me vanilla syrup in a glass, a mini-bowl full of half-n-half creamer and I doctored my coffee to my liking. Hey it worked. To avoid spilling the syrup everywhere, pour the syrup over the back of a spoon in the coffee cup. Voila no mess. My breakfast was good. The place was packed. Had a family with two of the most Hyper-ADHD kids in the place invading my personal space, bumping the feet against the booth, to laying down on the booth, and bursting out with a 'Yah-ooooo' while his Das tried to have adult conversation with his friends. I tell ya, that man has his hands full. Next my coffee cake arrived. Wow, humongous piece. I only took a couple of bites and sat and enjoyed my coffee while I was thinking of my review. A greasy spoon this is, but this is the spot in Oakland. Ok so the family leaves and here comes the busboy, clinging, clanging, the dishes, silverware in the black bin so loud that I looked up from my phone & saw others look his way. I paused and asked him, 'Are you mad today?' He smiled and said No. I think he got the hint and became quieter. Sometimes people are just not aware. No merch today. I know I'll be back. They have plenty of options and a bar. Until next time Oakland, see you on Yelp read more

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I had to take a moment to share such a wonderful experience. After chaperoning my kids at prom and navigating a stressful, rainy drive back toward Oakland from the Chabot Space Center--dealing with flooding, accidents, and getting completely turned around--I decided I deserved a little dessert (and a drink ). I showed up just five minutes before closing, and honestly expected to feel like a burden--but instead, I was greeted by Joe, who welcomed me with the warmest smile and such a genuinely kind demeanor. Not once did he make me feel rushed. I had heard the bread pudding was amazing, and wow--it absolutely lived up to the hype. Paired with a perfectly made margarita, it was exactly what I needed to unwind. Joe even took the time to ask how I liked my margarita--weak, regular, or strong (he must've seen the stress on my face! ). His attentiveness and friendliness really stood out. We got to chatting, and he mentioned he works in Vallejo on Wednesdays--safe to say, I'll definitely be making a visit out there to see him again! Joe left such a lasting impression on this tired, stressed-out mama. His kindness, patience, and hospitality truly turned my whole night around. Just a reminder that compassion and great service always make a difference. Thank you, Joe! read more

ButtercuP - Regular margarita - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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Service was great. No complaints. Prime rib was actually pretty good considering it cost $30.99 and it came with a side salad. Definitely would come back again since I work down the street at the port. read more

ButtercuP - Prime Rib $30.99 not bad! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

My first time dining here, and it was truly wonderful. I sat at the counter and was followed over by the host with a menu -- no wait time at all. The diner is clean, cozy, and chic. The staff is warm and inviting. The portion sizes are HUGE, so my only regret is that I didn't have a buddy with me to split all of this food with. I went for the classic eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and toast combo. I asked for my bacon well / crispy and it came out perfect -- shoutout to the kitchen for a delicious breakfast. The Jessica's Coffee Cake was the perfect "something sweet" to end the meal with, but fair warning, this is not the size you usually get from say a Starbucks -- you could feed a family with this thing. I'll be back. Thanks for a memorable breakfast, Buttercup staff. read more

ButtercuP - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

This is going to Always be the spot! This will Always be the favorite! Good food ! Good Service! Good Ambiance! read more

ButtercuP - Hash browns & Turkey Sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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We came around 11 am on a Saturday and were seated right away. The food came out pretty fast! We got the Mexican corn and it was delicious and just the right amount of spice. My boyfriend got the breakfast burrito and had to take half home because it was so big! I got the churro Waffle combo which was so tasty but is definitely on the sweeter side. The waitress was very friendly and kept checking on us which I appreciated. I was a very welcoming diner environment. read more

Ambiance it's been a very long time since I been here and very noticeable that they renovated looking very much modern take. Service was fast maybe due to weekday and it's brunch time already. Food since I stated it's been a long time since we been here I looked at the menu and when I saw they had Cornbeef hash it was also advertised home made I felt excited and I even asked the lady if it's can or home made and was assured it's not can. A big disappointment when my ordered came, No chunks of meat, looks like you opened from those can corn beef you buy at the grocery, it's mushy, It tasted like the can product. Don't get me wrong I do cook corn beef from the can, but I get a good expensive brand that got chunks Of meat and from time to time I get those other can version from the grocery that's why I know the texture. So I don't really like giving bad reviews it just that this one it's not what I'm expecting especially I asked to make sure it's good quality. Overall the place looks good as well the service. read more

We were in the mood for breakfast and decided to try Buttercup for the first time. The first thing we noticed was how clean the restaurant was and how pleasant the ambiance felt. The food was fresh, delicious, and very well prepared. Our server, Debbie, provided excellent service and made our visit especially enjoyable. We will definitely be dining here again. read more

Decided to get breakfast while my car was charging. Ordered Eggs Benedict with my eggs poached medium. I told the waitress I wanted my eggs really cooked and I heard her say it into whatever device she takes orders on. When my plate arrived the eggs were barely cooked. The English muffin was soggy and the hollandaise sauce was horrible--heavy, salty, and grainy. Maybe other food is good here but I don't recommend the Eggs Benedict! read more

ButtercuP - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

I adore this place. Bread pudding french toast was a seasonal option but down right amazing. It has a very classic diner feel. The pies are worth going there alone. I really enjoyed my experience and plan to go again soon and try more of the menu. read more

Went for the shrimp and grits based on the recommendation here. I was disappointed. As a POC I thought they would taste like southern shrimp and grits, especially being in Oakland, but they don't. The grits are undercooked and lumpy, the shrimp is breaded and gets soggy in all that liquid and veggies, the overall taste was just meh. I wish I had ordered something else. The atmosphere and other food looked amazing. I saw the omelettes, waffles, fried chicken and other food that looked amazing. Service was great as well. I will be back but I will order something else next time. read more

ButtercuP - Shrimp and Shrimp N Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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Stopped in today after a Black History celebration during this month got my egg scramble was very delicious thanksfor good food read more

ButtercuP - Egg scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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Took the crew out for brunch for Xmas. It was a nice get together. I didn't get a pic of the mozzarella sticks but they were 5outta5. Nice size, crisp & very cheesy! Churro waffles - Crew member said they were good! Veggie omelette- Crew member really enjoyed the dish. Loaded potatoes - 4.5outta5 a lil too much cheese but delicious otherwise Shrimp & Grits 4outta5 Didn't care for the clumps of grits & although the sauce was delicious, there was a tad too much of it. Good seasoning, shrimp cooked perfectly & I enjoyed the dish. Nice atmosphere, attentive service; We all enjoyed the experience. read more

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Had lunch with a couple of colleagues and took two online meetings. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Vegetarian omelette was quite tasty. Servered did not mind me hanging out at the table after I ate to do an online meeting. Bathroom needs a lot of work. read more

Service. I went in here early this morning trying to beat the Sunday morning rush. I go in and am seated immediately no problem. Several waitresses walk around without acknowledging my presence. One gives a slight head nod as she's walking to drop off drinks to another table. 10 to 15 minutes later a couple is seated one table over from me. They were greeted immediately with water and someone ready to take their order. I simply left. read more

Paid at counter and tipped 20%. Server had the audacity to double my bill with her own tip amount written in thereafter. Manager refused refund said, only owner can authorize this. Never received refund of stolen money. OWNER ARE YOU AWARE YOUR STAFF STEALS from customers? read more

I went in for lunch but had breakfast food. I had waffles with bacon. It was pretty standard stuff. The coffee was fine. Service was decent as well. If you need a quick bite this is the place. read more

The service was excellent! We had a party of five, and one person arrived 15 minutes late. The staff was patient and welcoming, waiting until our whole group was there. They also checked in on us every 3-5 minutes to see if we needed anything, which I really appreciated. The ambiance has a classic yet modern restaurant style, very clean and nicely set up. Now, onto the food. I enjoyed the omelette I ordered, and the sausages were very tasty. While I personally prefer my scrambled eggs slightly undercooked, I didn't mind them here. A little salt and pepper on top added a nice touch of flavor. Overall, this place offers good value for the price. read more

ButtercuP - Shakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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7am morning. Quick and. Fast service. I had the corn beef hash. I asked for crispy and coffee cake to go. read more

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I mainly came here not for the quality or particular price of the food and drinks but the service. Even though there are still two awesome waitresses there, However, things will never be the same without Tynu! Her leaving takes all the vibe and character outside of that building. Plus she was the ONLY bartender employed who can actually make good drinks. While the Old Deacon aka Morgan Freeman man there needs to retire because he can barely remember peoples orders or even walk. I may return however I may not. But the gap between better places has widely spread. read more

Lately, the service--especially from management--the old Bkack Man & the Hispanic manager with the glasses & dark beard.has been consistently disappointing. On multiple visits, both managers have come across as dismissive and unprofessional. Instead of feeling welcomed like a longtime customer, I've felt like an inconvenience. It's frustrating because good management sets the tone for the entire dining experience, and right now, that tone is far from hospitable. I don't expect perfection, but I do expect basic courtesy and respect, especially after being a loyal customer for decades. At this point, I won't patronize them! Also, they fired the BEST BARTENDER & waitress they wver had. read more

The Buttercup is my fave breakfast spot for shrimp and grits I recommend it to anyone who loves the cafe hometown vibe read more

If you're going for breakfast, it's pretty good! Waffles and pancakes are pretty good! French toast is tasty as well! If you're going for actual food, I'll give it maybe a 3/5. I've been coming to this restaurant since I was a little girl and I will say they have elevated the menu as well as the aesthetic and that's awesome to see! read more

My husband and I ate once before food wasn't bad so we were back In town so we decided to go back for breakfast. He had the chicken & waffle and I had an vegetable omelet. I went to unzip my Purse looked up and here comes ROACH from behind the counter . I moved my purse told the waitress she told the manager he took a picture and said I will show this to corporate and killed it. So we got a $60 bill and a ROACH. We will NEVER go back again. This was on 09/23/2025 read more

ButtercuP - A ROACH - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

grits/shrimp and sauce very delicious, french toast with strawberries/whip cream very tasty, staff very nice and welcoming read more

ButtercuP - DELICIOUS GRITS/SHIRMP THE SAUCE VERY YUMMY, AND FRENCH TOAST/STRAWBERRIES WHIP CREAM VERY TASTY. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

Parking lot full on a Sunday morning. A good sign for a hot breakfast plate. I did get that. Quick seating, greeted warmly, a pleasant server, and a hot breakfast. Just the classic with vegan sausage for me. Thank you read more

ButtercuP - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

Food was good. Veggie egg benedict did not blow me away but presentation was nice. My husband got the jambalaya and he liked it. Definitely big portions. Ambiance was nice and service was great too. Parking lot is tiny and so we had to park 2 blocks away. read more

ButtercuP - Jambalaya - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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Came here for Mothers Day with my mom, grandma and sister around 9am, thankfully it was pretty slow around this time so we got seated immediately (business picked up RIGHT afterwards). Food was fantastic, the service was good, we ordered the chicken parm, cinnamon churro waffles, shrimp n grits, and pork chops. Everything taste phenomenal, was expecting the pork chops to be dry but they were extremely tender and well seasoned. My chicken was also done well, very tender. Their menu is very big, I like that even though it's early in the morning they still provide the lunch & dinner menu as an option as well. Great food, can't wait to come back!! read more

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Terrible no meat in a meat lover's omelette. Ambiance was good but the food was lousy. I should have ordered a vegetable omelette read more

ButtercuP - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

My favorite meal of the day breakfast and Buttercup, after all these years I had yet visit until this day. They have a smallest lot that easily gets filled. I ended up parked on the street. My table was in the back by the bar with the big screen tv with sport channel on. I had ordered the country fried chicken with hash browns, easy over eggs and sour dough toast with ice tea. The portions are generous. Initially, a mistake was made on my eggs and the wait person had the kitchen corrected it. Surprisingly, the country fried steak had sufficient gravy. The hash brown was good. However with the corrected eggs, they were over cooked. From reviews and knowledge of this place for years, I wanted to like it but I didn't get taste that compel me to make another visit soon. read more

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I've been a customer of Buttercup in Oakland for years but today might be my last time coming. 2 weeks ago I ordered the beef Nachos for Lunch a hefty plate & full of beans cheese & xtras. Unfortunately when I retuned to my office 3 min away, I stuck my fork to the bottom of the plate & pulled up cheese, meat, sour cream, beans drenched in grease. Enough to make one nauseous. Tonight I tried again against my inner voice. I ordered a burger & fries, meat was flavored, patty was nice size. condiments ok, but lettuce slice was the brown slice from that iceberg lettuce that has been in the frig 5 days :( , sloppy application of Mayo, ketchup on the bread. And Nor foe the Grand finale this was close to 1 1/4 lb burger, with stale buns the size of a wendy's Jr cheeseburger, and the worst part, the bottom bun was flat as a smashed pancake, tearing and soggy. Beyond Disappointed. read more

ButtercuP - It's supposed to be a cheeseburger with everything and buns, not flatbread disguised as a bun - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

Best Denver omelet I have ever had. Whenever I go out to breakfast that's my standard order so I know a good one when I taste it. Service was excellent. read more

I enjoy Buttercup a great deal. I think this was the first place years ago I got chicken apple sausage! My review today is for the delivery. I was staying at the Oakland Marriott Center for an event and ordered Door Dash. My food came quick and hot!!! And it was still good!!! read more

ButtercuP - Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast w/scrambled eggs and Country Potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

Visiting San Francisco and the family decided to come here as our first stop. Service was great and the inside actually was pretty nice. I will say, it does look like cars get broken into here (window glass was all over the parking lot spot we parked at). The waiting staff was kind and attentive, food came out quick too. I got a scramble, it was okay. I think they put a tonnnnn of tomatoes and I actually don't think it works too well with the giant potatoes, I think smaller potatoes would work better for this dish. Overall, food was okay, I would come back to try other stuff. read more

ButtercuP - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California