Butter Bakery Café
Butter Bakery Café
Cool exterior art above their awning (November 2021).
Tofu burrito ($12), vegan by default. Decent but not amazing. Full of giant chunks of tofu & potato. Sauce was basically a chili.
Outside
Bar area
Tofu scramble ($11), vegan by default. Nicely seared & seasoned tofu. Great homemade bread. Wish they had a vegan sausage or bacon.
Coffee bar
Awesome coffee bar, a real slice of a tree!! You face out the window towards Nicollet Ave.
Dirty chai, one hot one cold
Interior of tofu burrito ($12), vegan by default. Pieces of tofu & potato were too big & under-seasoned.
Energy Bar
Gf curry tofu soup
Chai chocolate chip scone!
Biscuits and sausage gravy
Breakfast burrito, one with chili on the side.
Entrance
Tofu Scramble
bagel, food, bagels
interior
food, curry
Birdie Bar
Mixed Fruit Bowl
Oat Milk Latte
Pot of Tea
Christina K.
Jan 3, 2025
This is a cute local coffee shop. They have street parking and plenty of tables. I wish they had more reading chairs (only 2 in the corner).I also wish they had more gluten free options. I loved that they had free refills on coffee though and the soup was delicious.Fast and friendly service. I could tell there were many regulars there that knew the staff.I will be back.
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Anne R.
Apr 26, 2024
I was drawn to Butter Bakery Cafe because they participated in Dining Out For Life, a great fundraiser. I picked up a box of goodies for my work friends, and boy were they happy!The eclairs were everyone's favorite. Reviewed as "light and fluffy" and "not-too-sweet" by a discerning crowd!
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Jake S.
May 29, 2023
What a great little cafe with kind people and tipping built into the fiscal model. We randomly stopped here and we're so glad we did. The drinks were delicious and the food was filling. Fantastic little place!!
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Kedar D.
Nov 15, 2021
Three stars is a-okay in my book. I like the homey, friendly vibe of Butter Bakery Cafe and that it has a few labeled vegan options.The tofu scramble ($11) is vegan by default and really good---the tofu is dense, chewy and beautifully seared with spices. It comes with homemade bread which tasted great. I just wish this dish had vegan bacon or a vegan breakfast sausage and it would have been perfect.The tofu burrito ($12) is also vegan by default, but less interesting. The interior consists of blandly-seasoned chunks of tofu and potatoes while the exterior is covered in chili. The dish doesn't really come together.I liked my hot chocolate ($3.75) made with Oatly, but the pumpkin maple spice latte ($3.75) was too sweet (sadly, they use Pacifica almond barista blend, which my partner likes, but I hate).Unfortunately, Butter Bakery still has zero vegan baked goods (they get close with one item, though it contains honey, which is not vegan). Stop by Butter Bakery for a decent brunch/cafe meal in a quaint neighborhood.
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Kimberly M.
Jan 10, 2023
I come here for the Magic Cookie Bars. No kidding... those yummy 7 layer bars with coconut, chocolate & butterscotch chips, nuts (maybe), sweetened condensed milk on a graham cracker & butter crust. Yum! Plenty of chocolate chips for you connoisseurs! They also have abundant coffee options and a kitchen with breakfast/lunch food. Everything I have ordered has been good, fresh and tasty. I usually come after lunch for coffee & a treat. Late in the day you will find many of their bakery items are sold out. They are THAT good!! They have puppy treat options for purchase I noticed.This place has a no tipping policy--they pay a living wage to employees. In the summer there is a lot of outdoor seating. I have been coming here, on occasion, for over 5 years and the service has always been good. You'll find little tables, benches up to a long, beautiful, natural wood bar which faces out the window & larger tables around the side... also, kid toys along the wall. Two unisex bathrooms, free refills on coffee. I see a sign saying "Live Music" which I didn't know about. Soft music plays while you enjoy your cuppa/soda, treats, or typing away on your laptop (free WiFi), or meet friends, grab a few neighborhood papers or other important free magazines, take a look at all the different services offered on a community wall, concerts coming up or events of interest. This is a great destination winter and summer.
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Jake S.
Jul 24, 2023
Excellent coffee. Had the Cuban. Loved it.I also ate three biscuits and sausage gravy. Highly recommend for coffee or some breakfast anytime.
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Mallory M.
Jan 23, 2025
The best service and quality food. The gentleman at the front was so sweet and the place is comfy. The menu also is large enough, even for picky eaters. Will definitely be returning!
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Mitch Z.
Jul 27, 2024
Ordered a yogurt and granola and a biscuit sandwich. *After* payment processed we were informed that the wait was 20-30 minutes. Y'all gotta do better than that lolFood here is typically good, and pre-covid this was our absolute go-to. In recent years it seems like every corner has been cut. A Saturday like this would normally be wall-to-wall. I think Kingfield is catching on. I've attached photos to show how few people were here, as well as photos of the food. I really love to support a place that, on paper is focused on living wages and quality ingredients. Ask yourself however, if you'd wait 30- wait, no- 45 minutes for this.
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Odalis M.
Oct 30, 2024
Their coffees are sooo good!! I haven't tried anything besides coffee but going back soon. Their biscuits are good as well
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Nathan L.
Nov 7, 2024
A truly remarkable coffee shop and bakery. Actually way more than just a coffee shop and bakery! Butter supports many local family-owned food producers, and mentors youth with job skills. Delicious food and a wonderful mission.
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Rated: 3.6 (292 reviews) · $$
Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
