This place is considered one of the best spots for breakfast. From the warm and friendly welcome, to the wide windows and comfortable lighting, the atmosphere is very inviting. The menu is distinctive and varied, the service is outstanding, and the food is fresh and delicious. One meal is generous enough to be shared with another person, and the portions are very filling, with reasonable prices.
Vegan Restaurant
Buttermilk Cafe
· $$$$ · geneva · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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This place is considered one of the best spots for breakfast. From the warm and friendly welcome, to the wide windows and comfortable lighting, the atmosphere is very inviting. The menu is distinctive and varied, the service is outstanding, and the food is fresh and delicious. One meal is generous enough to be shared with another person, and the portions are very filling, with reasonable prices.
We absolutely love coming to Geneva Buttermilk for brunch — it never disappoints! We only come to this location because it’s the best. Every single thing we ordered was delicious. The biscuits were amazing (we had both the regular and the cinnamon roll biscuit — which literally tasted like a warm, buttery cinnamon roll). We ate them so quickly we didn’t get a chance to take a photo! The cinnamon roll pancakes were indulgent and flavorful, and the Red Rooster skillet was packed with great flavor. Drinks were just as good — the espresso martini was perfectly balanced, the butterscotch coffee was such a fun twist, and the freshly squeezed strawberry orange juice tasted so fresh and vibrant. We also tried the egg panini, and it was excellent. Truly, everything we had was spot on. The service was exceptional as always. Our server, Maria, was warm, patient, and friendly while we took our time deciding. She offered great suggestions and made us feel completely comfortable and unrushed. We also had the chance to meet the manager, Michelle, who was welcoming and kind — it was so nice to actually connect with her, which doesn’t always happen at restaurants. We also want to mention that they no longer use the Google/Toast waitlist system and are currently working on removing it. If you join the waitlist there, they won’t be able to see it on their end, so we recommend calling the restaurant directly for now until this is fully resolved. They were still kind enough to accommodate us and get us seated, which we really appreciated. We especially appreciated how accommodating the staff was with our service dog. Not every place handles that well, but they were incredibly thoughtful. They didn’t tuck us away in a corner, made sure everyone was comfortable, and even brought water for our pup — such a kind touch. Amazing food, great drinks, and truly outstanding hospitality every time. Highly recommend!
We absolutely love coming to Geneva Buttermilk for brunch — it never disappoints! We only come to this location because it’s the best. Every single thing we ordered was delicious. The biscuits were amazing (we had both the regular and the cinnamon roll biscuit — which literally tasted like a warm, buttery cinnamon roll). We ate them so quickly we didn’t get a chance to take a photo! The cinnamon roll pancakes were indulgent and flavorful, and the Red Rooster skillet was packed with great flavor. Drinks were just as good — the espresso martini was perfectly balanced, the butterscotch coffee was such a fun twist, and the freshly squeezed strawberry orange juice tasted so fresh and vibrant. We also tried the egg panini, and it was excellent. Truly, everything we had was spot on. The service was exceptional as always. Our server, Maria, was warm, patient, and friendly while we took our time deciding. She offered great suggestions and made us feel completely comfortable and unrushed. We also had the chance to meet the manager, Michelle, who was welcoming and kind — it was so nice to actually connect with her, which doesn’t always happen at restaurants. We also want to mention that they no longer use the Google/Toast waitlist system and are currently working on removing it. If you join the waitlist there, they won’t be able to see it on their end, so we recommend calling the restaurant directly for now until this is fully resolved. They were still kind enough to accommodate us and get us seated, which we really appreciated. We especially appreciated how accommodating the staff was with our service dog. Not every place handles that well, but they were incredibly thoughtful. They didn’t tuck us away in a corner, made sure everyone was comfortable, and even brought water for our pup — such a kind touch. Amazing food, great drinks, and truly outstanding hospitality every time. Highly recommend!
We were first timers at Buttermilk this morning, and we can’t wait to go back. The BEST pancakes ever, and they came with the most delicious mixed fruit jam. Lattes were perfect, too, as was our server. A 10/10 experience from start to finish.