Absolutely wonderful! First time at Buttermilk and I'd make it a staple visit if I lived closer to Geneva. Our hostess for breakfast was wonderful - kind, attentive, friendly and made me feel like I knew her for years (thanks Melissa!) So many breakfast options available, something for everyone to eat, and gluten free options! I settled for the mountain house skillet which was so good, probably the best skillet I've had in a long time. My husband had the classic eggs Benedict. Their homemade jam was excellent (comes free at the table) and lots of coffee and drink options. Their pancakes looked so good - definitely saving for next time. Highly recommend! read more

Buttermilk - Mountain House Skillet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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I had a very disappointing experience at Buttermilk. The service was extremely poor. It seemed like there were not enough servers, and staff kept saying they were too busy to take orders because they had too many tables. We waited a very long time just for someone to take our order, and overall the service felt slow, unorganized, and frustrating. On top of that, the food quality has dropped significantly compared to previous visits. We ordered the Holy Molly, and it came with literally three small pieces of meat, which was very disappointing for the price. As a customer, it feels like the restaurant may be trying to reduce costs, and unfortunately that appears to be impacting both service and food quality. I understand restaurants get busy, but in this case the experience was far below expectations. Between the long wait times, lack of attention, and noticeable decline in food quality, this visit was very disappointing. I would appreciate a response regarding how these issues will be addressed moving forward. read more

The beef tallow angle is what drew me in, but the execution doesn't match the marketing. High-fructose corn syrup maple syrup and ketchup kind of defeat the purpose. You can't claim "no seed oils" "beef tallow" and then only halfway commit to ingredient quality. I guess I'll just bring my own maple syrup and ketchup next time. Food otherwise is great. read more

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Went on a Thursday and got sat promptly. Biscuits were tasty and filling, cookie butter latte wasn't as sweet as expected, and Little Goats crepe was good but on the dry side could use a sauce of some sort. read more

Buttermilk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Our wait time was about 5-10 mins so not too bad, our service was just decent he checked up on us and made sure we were taken care of. I got the B to the G with the E which was pretty good but it is very heavy for sure. My friend got a waffle with strawberries which was 16-17 dollars which I found insane. Considering it was one waffle and a handful of strawberries. I also got a brown sugar shaken espresso with vanilla cold foam which was pretty nice. I've been here before and I do like coming here the restaurant is pretty cute and the place is nicely decorated. I usually prefer the Geneva one since it's closer and in a better location. Overpriced sometimes but usually makes up for the price. 3.75/5 read more

Buttermilk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

The ambience, food and service there is delicious but I routinely order salads and every /other time they leave something off, last time it was the cornbread croutons AND feta, the time before that it was chicken and another time they put extra bacon which made it crazy salty and left off avocado. It seems like a money-saving sideshow or an incredible coincidence. I gotta pay more attention next time - usually yakking with a group and don't realize it in time. Interestingly enough when it is takeout it usually is perfect read more

Horrible service, sat for over an hour before we got our food... Food looks great though, not sure if I would come back. read more

First, this place is not baby friendly. After waiting 45 minutes for a table we were placed in a high traffic area and told we couldn't have the high chair where it was. So why put us there? There are other reviews with a similar experience. Second, the prices. Wow this place is very expensive for breakfast food. The food was okay and lukewarm warm. Our breakfast bill for 5 adults (with an obscene $8 bowl of oatmeal shared between 2 babies) including tip was $178!!!! What?! We won't be returning to this restaurant. There are better options in the area. read more

Not sure where to start. Been here before and it was really good. New ownership? PE firm take over? It's Sunday but the wait was very long. We waited for an hour and half. They told us it would be long wait at least. We got squeezed into a small table towards kitchen where we weee constantly being bumped by the staff. Overall, service was really bad. Which is disappointing. Food was not much better salads were mediocre at best and the pancakes were super dry. Be the looks of recent reviews something is happening. The place still looks nice but I am not sure I can visit this place until I see a lot better reviews. Sad to see this place going downhill. read more

Went here for breakfast with a friend. There was no wait at 8:30am. They do have a separate GF menu however it is pretty limited. I ordered GF pancakes with bananas and crispy potatoes. The food was delicious and the service was very good. read more

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Delicious breakfast and nice setting in downtown Geneva. Staff was great and service good even tho very busy on a Sunday morning.

I ordered over medium eggs. I specifically asked for the yolks to be runny and the whites to be fully cooked. Got the eggs... yolk runny good, WHITES runny GROSS! Sent it back, reiterated "Yolks runny WHITES fully cooked" 'no runny whites please '........ I got the eggs back WELL DONE EVERYTHING Simple request, unable to fulfill. I won't be back. I gave free stars because I liked the waiter and he was very apologetic. But I still won't be back. read more

Buttermilk is a hot brunch spot, especially on the weekends, so be sure to arrive early or put your name on the online waitlist. Despite having to wait a bit out front, my family and I had a lovely time! The restaurant has an expansive menu as well as a separate vegan/gluten free menu. We tried a few omelets and the corned beef hash. A side biscuit is a MUST no matter what you order!! The restaurant was lively and full, but didn't feel too crowded. Our server, Gretchen, was the sweetest, and she was so helpful and attentive!!!! read more

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My return to Buttermilk was so much better. It's amazing how one different dish can change one's perspective. Service and atmosphere remained the same. This time around I had chilaquiles, one buttermilk biscuit, and one honey biscuit. The chilaquiles came big and hot with crispy chips tucked under two tender sunny side up eggs. You've got my attention when you serve up a dish with non soggy chips. This entree was savory and packed with flavor coming from the salsa, the chipotle crema, and pickled red onion. I also appreciated the generous amount of cheese given which slightly held everything together. I happily ate every filling bite and took the biscuits home for later. Both biscuits were different in flavor and texture. The buttermilk was sturdy with a crisp exterior and fairly dry on the inside. This type of biscuit is perfect candidate for breakfast sandwiches and will hold up to most moist ingredients. The honey was slightly sweet, moist, and slightly crumbly making a perfect choice to spread preserves or jam on! read more

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First of all, best french toast I've ever had. The fruit sauce and toasted almonds were perfect, and the amount of sweetness was tasteful, not overpowering. The orange juice seemed to be fresh squeezed, if I understood the menu properly. The menu offering was extensive but not overwhelming. Prices are high - so if you're looking for a cheap diner, this is not it. I went with my toddler and got french toast, orange juice, and two sausage links for myself, and a kids combo plate for him. Our total came to $41 before tip, so I'm not sure I'll be back too often unless I have some cash burning a hole in my pocket. The service was prompt and polite! If money's not a concern, come to Buttermilk! If it is, just beware of ordering sides and drinks, they'll add up quick. read more

Buttermilk - Big Kid Plate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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Came here for a holiday breakfast. The restaurant is spacious , bright and clean. The menu is extensive and they offer a variety of breakfast items. Our party ordered a variety of dishes- bennys, egg dishes, omeletes and skillet I had the classic benny and the english muffin was a bit dry and compared to the other dishes the slice of canadaian bacon was very small. All other portions were very large and most had leftovers. Everyone who ordered coffee was provided an individual large coffee pot, which was efficient. A good breakfast option in the Geneva area. read more

Love this place. Staff is awesome and the food is always great!!! Spacious location. Located Downtown Geneva so can take a walk afterwards. read more

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The cutest spot!!!! So glad we stopped in for breakfast on our weekend away! Our waiter was so knowledgeable, kind and helpful! He directed us to the biscuits and boy was he right! He also checked on us just the right amount! I got a Benny that had pumpkin biscuits, apple cider glazed ham and a paprika cheddar hollandais....fantastic! My husband got the chorizo gravy and biscuits along with salt/vinegar cracklings- he wanted to buy just couldn't finish it all. read more

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Their strength is in the various coffee and hot teas. The food is of good quality but rather bland as to flavor. The staff is friendly and attentive. read more

We had a wonderful Brunch at Buttermilk. The waitress Jill was a dynamo who was helpful ,kind ,energetic and amazing.Outstanding service always makes the food taste Better. Jill is a major reason to return. The food was really good too. I ordered the Market skillet with scrambled Eggs. If you like Spinach, Tomato, Mushrooms and Broccoli I highly recommend.Ample portions so I brought half home. I had a biscuit on side with honey and homemade Jam . Delish.Parking in back. We went around 1130 and beat the crowds on a Monday. Weekends I always see a line..worth the wait. read more

2/9/25 Been here several times and have always had a good experience. The dining area always clean. This time our server totally failed us. How could you have forgotten one coffee. We ordered one coffee and 2 meals. Basic!!!!! She didn't even remember what coffee I ordered! The place was not even busy! We even made it easy ordering everything at once. To me this is unacceptable. Retraining is definitely a must. As far as the food goes it was okay the bacon the was over cooked but everything else was good. I don't like leaving bad reviews but if you don't address the issue it will continue. read more

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Great place for brunch! The food came out fast and the portions are good! I got the smoked salmon Benny on an English muffin was my husband got the sante fe omelette. The service was good and attentive and the manager also came around to check on the tables read more

Buttermilk - Sante fe omelette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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Mid. That's how I'd describe Buttermilk. Is it bad? Not necessarily. Is it good? Not necessarily. It's adequate. There are better in the area for sure. For the price and quality though, not worth it. Unless you like lukewarm food and reminding your waitress that we're missing items constantly. read more

When I looked at the menu, I was like $20 for chicken and waffles?? That seems like a lot. But wow, the portion size was huge and it was delicious. I tried a little bit of everything at the table and it was all homemade and super good. Highly recommend. read more

Buttermilk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Honestly a delight. My wife and I stopped in because we felt like breakfast and it was already lunch time. At first glance of the menu, you see all the things you'd expect to see. Then you read a little deeper and you realize they've been very clever about elevating the standard faire. I've had breakfast skillets at numerous restaurants over the years but I've never had one with perfectly seasoned steak strips and mole sauce, so flavorful! (I wish I had a photo to show you.) My wife had the kale salad with thinly sliced apples and a champagne vinaigrette. The salad was chilled but the kale must have been blanched beforehand because it was soft, a rich green color and delicious. The biscuits were yummy but even more so was the house-made jam they served with it; just fruit, no added sugar. When the biscuits were done, I admit having a little more of the jam on a spoon! Well done Michelle and staff! read more

e've been to Buttermilk (this location and Naperville) many times, but today, the service was actually pretty terrible. We joined the waitlist and made a note to breakdown our party: 3 adults, 2 kids, one infant that needed a high chair. When we finally got sat (many open tables while many people still in the waiting area) our group was sat at a large booth. I had to grab my own high chair since no one brought us one. About 30 minutes in, after slow service and failure to take our order when we asked our server if me could please put our food in, the manager came over. She told us that our high chair was a fire hazard and that our baby (8 months old) needed to sit in a booster seat in the booth. We were not offered another table where our baby could have the high chair (the safe option here), AND the restaurant was at fault for seating us in a booth without a high chair in the first place. It was pretty bogus. The food has generous portions (or you could say you get $20 worth because that's the price per plate), and most of our meal was delicious. But because of the service here, we will steer clear of this location in favor of Naperville. read more

I looked forward to dining here, but I was dissapointed. Nice ambiance, friendly knowledgeable waiter. The food was not what I expected. I had the biscuits and gravy with eggs. The biscuit was different than the usual one you expect (not that different is bad). It was more like a stale square croissant. I had to use my steak knife to cut through it. The ratio of biscuit to gravy was off. Scant amount of gravy (with very little sausage bits) to barely cover the hard biscuit. The biscuit could definitely used double the amount of gravy. Cubed potatoes were a good amount but nothing special, I decided not to waste my calories on them. Everything was just warm, gravy had started to congeal and egg whites rubbery. Looked like it waited a while before being delivered to the table. I appreciate having a coffee pot at the table along with water carafe. The bill for 3 of us was over $70.00 with my 2 companions only having water as their beverage. I've come to the realization that I'm gonna pay more for everything these days, but I would appreciate getting higher quality of food for my hard earned cash. It's not enough to have a beautiful establishment, you need to back it up with tasty, hot food. Sorry, but you let me down. read more

It's never a miss when I come here. The BEST honey biscuits, their Madeline latte is delicious as well. It does tend to be busy so it's a hit or miss on the wait. The ambiance is nice it's a pretty big place with pretty roomy booths. read more

Buttermilk - Eggs Your Way, S- Biscuit & Gravy, Side Pancake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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Cute spot Positives- extensive menu. Our server was friendly. Large biscuit. Cold brew coffee is tasty. Reason I took a star off: the check in process, was out the door. It didn't seem very organized. Food did take a little bit. Bathrooms were cramped. I would recommend and would return if I am in the Geneva area. read more

Buttermilk - Biscuit sandwich with ham Breakfast potatoes come with - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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Such a VAST & CREATIVE menu with a lot of dietary options. So delicious. You will not be disappointed. I personally avoid trying to eat here on weekends and lean towards quieter week days. Definitely use their "skip the line" option to assist being seated. Service & staff are so kind & helpful - a breath of fresh air read more

Buttermilk - Newer menu item Briskwich with side of greens - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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My family and I visited Buttermilk in dt Geneva on a Sunday early afternoon. We knew it would be busy, but after a short 10 min wait we were seated. Josh was our server and he did a phenomenal job at taking good care of us. He was professional, personable, knowledgeable of the menu and very efficient. I usually order the eggs Benny with potatoes and it didn't disappoint! We also ordered French toast with fruit & chocolate topping, and the "eggs your way." Each of our orders were as expected, and they tasted great!! Buttermilk has a consistently positive vibe, and we will return! read more

Don't let the looks of the place fool you. Menu is big and appearance of food is okay but taste does not stand up. Wife had burnt French Toast. My meal was made wrong, they apologized and said they would remake, all they did was put the same old food back on the grill and added in what they missed, came back to me hard and burnt. Table next to us also recieved wrong order and heard them complaining. They did comp my meal, which I didn't eat, but conveniently still charged me for the avocado I order for top of my sandwich. Bacon sandwich also only comes with 2 very small peices of bacon. Waitstaff was nice. read more

2nd time here, 1st review as a Yelper! This restaurant is tucked away in downtown Geneva off W State. It's not hard to find, so no excuses! They remodeled since the last time I was here. The remodeling looks great. My fiancée and I came for breakfast before the craft show in downtown Geneva. I ordered the blueberry and lemon pancake stack, a side of bacon, and a side of fruit. You get a lot of food for your money! I was stuffed. The blueberries were really sweet, and I loved the lemon flavor in the pancakes (I may have to try this at home). The hostess and waitress were quick and friendly. The food came out out hot and fresh. Parking can be tricky since the parking lot is oddly shaped. I recommend arriving early in the morning if you can. Be careful, there are people thag like to whip around in the parking lot, so watch out for those cars. When you're done with breakfast, take a walk through Geneva and do some shopping! read more

Buttermilk - a stack of pancakes with blueberries on top - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Stopped by here again for brunch while visiting family. This time I tried the Blackberry Brie French Toast and a hot Cookie Butter Latte. Everything was on point. Our server was an absolute doll - I didn't catch her name though. Great flavor with the blackberry French toast, the brie was not too strong and was perfectly balanced with the sweet and tart of the blackberry. The latte was amazing. The honey butter biscuit starters are also amazing especially with the raspberry jelly. I will absolutely be back the next time I am in town. Worth the wait on the weekends - just go shopping nearby at the cute stores. read more

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Get in the waitlist online! Also get the biscuits. It's very very busy and kinda pricey but still worthwhile. Once you're seated service is speedy and attentive. Everything I've ever eaten there is delicious - omelettes, pancakes, sandwiches, everything. The food don't miss. It's very cute inside, I like that they lean into the farm aesthetic, we are in corn country out here after all. This is a great choice for brunch with the girls or a family outing, just never do walk-in -- you'll be waiting a loonnggg time. But it's super easy to check in online and get there when they're ready for you read more

Always have great food. Enjoy the atmosphere and everyone is friendly. Worth the wait when they are busy. I mainly go for breakfast. Love the choices for mimosas as they do change seasonally. read more

Fix your DoorDash/uber eats options. Unless the only thing you want on a byo skillet is 20000 different ways to apply 1000 different cheeses on your eggs, with no other options.... Dont waste your time. read more

Amazing food and service, always with a quick turn around for food. Farmhouse aesthetic, with innovative takes on brunch items read more

Buttermilk - Red Rooster + Mountainhouse skillets with buttermilk pancakes, honey biscuits - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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I absolutely love Buttermilk! The only negative--and honestly also a positive--is their huge portions. If you don't eat a lot in one sitting or don't like reheating leftovers, I recommend sharing a dish. Their honey biscuits are incredible, and the homemade jam they serve with them is amazing--you can even buy a jar to take home! Another must-try: their house-made ranch dressing. I always order a side of it to go with any fries--seriously, it's a game-changer. The customer service here is always great, even though they're usually packed. It can get a bit loud inside, but the food and service more than make up for it. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and hungry! read more

I give this place 2 stars for service only. Service is great! The food is just... mediocre at best, bad at worst, and terribly overpriced. I've tried this place twice. First for brunch, when I had an eggs benedict. Portion was small for how much it cost, and there was nothing special about it at all. Came back another time for lunch and ordered a fried chicken sandwich. The flavor was good (fries were great!) but the cut of the chicken was bad (darkish, reddish meat- what??) and it was also a pretty thin cut. I cannot believe the prices on the menu and how popular this place is when there are so many brunch spots in the tri-cities that are far better quality and value. read more