The Buttery began in 2005 when the founders decided to open a small neighborhood coffee shop after becoming frustrated with the lack of good food and coffee alternatives in the South End. A former cri…
This was so freaking good. The muffin was actually inspirational -- I want to go in my kitchen to try to replicate it (crispy and caramelized on the top, soft and moist in the middle). The BLT was messy and overflowing with bacon and avocado in exactly the right way. A+.
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Leo N
Local Expert • 21 contributions
Loved
• 6/21/25
• DoorDash review
I've been eating at this cafe since I was a little kid, it is some of the most consistently delicious food in the South End. The burger is flavorful, the chili is one of my favorites, not to mention the delicious beverages. Highly recommend!
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Ruth W
Local Expert • 47 contributions
Didn't like
• 5/6/26
• DoorDash order
The packing was slapdash and one item was missing altogether. The sandwiches weren't very good - the bacon was disappointing quality, and the fillings weren't generous for the price. However, the baked goods were delicious.
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Diana W
2 contributions
Loved
• 1/19/22
• DoorDash order
I am addicted to the Banh Mi sandwich which is like a meal. It has a perfectly crispy baguette with the pate creaminess and the morsels of chicken with lettuce and pickles.
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Chloé P
1 contributions
Didn't like
• 11/23/22
• DoorDash order
The cream cheese for the bagel tasted sour like it was spoiled. We also had breakfast burritos that had extremely overdone eggs and very little other ingredients. We definitely wont be ordering from here again.
