South End Buttery

314 Shawmut Ave, Boston - 02118
280 reviews
Coffee & Tea Burgers
(617) 482-1015

Cute little bakery/breakfast joint that offers the usual cafe items but with the upscale spin you'd expect to find in Boston. Plenty to choose from at their counter ranging from the good old bacon egg and cheese on a croissant to high line sandwiches for lunch. Definitely worth checking out if you are visiting the SoWa station area.They offer limited indoor/outdoor seating, first come first serve... Or you can ask about their limited sit-down service which offers a separate menu. Quality was refreshing and service was great, just be ready to pay $20+ for a breakfast sandwich, iced coffee, and tax+tip. Would definitely put his on the list to check out!

One of my favorite places - delicious food for brunch & lunch & dinner. They have great places to sit inside and outside and the whole space feels airy and super cute. If you don't want to wait in line during the busiest parts of the day (Saturday brunch, lunchtime, etc.), they have a super easy to use online ordering system I am a fan of. Highly recommend!

We had heard alot about this place, had been wanting to go here for a while. Finally had the opportunity to go for dinner on Saturday . When we arrived we were seated outdoors on the side street, which was very nice. The manager and staff were very attentive. The food and drinks did not disappoint, the food was so good we had to come back on Sunday morning to try their pastries which were also excellent. We will be back again.

Fantastic waitstaff at this restaurant. Very attentive. Great brunch food. I had the French toast. Great place for large parties too. I went here with my new girlfriends. We will return!

Best breakfast spot I’ve tried in Boston so far! Breakfast sandwich and Ricotta Fritters were so good.

We booked due to the reviews, but when we arrived the host, (woman with glasses, black hair about 5'5 foot, ) was very rude, she behaved so disrespectfully and unprofessionally, Due to this we decided to leave immediately. What a pity that such a nice place, has someone so rude.

This place used to be my favorite lunch and coffee spot. But not anymore. I don’t like feeling sorry for just ordering and tipping. I loved the crew before you guys had in the past. But current stuff members are unfriendly and extremely mean. When I walk in and say hello, they don’t respond. Then they stare and go, “what’s your order.” Not great!

Pastries/food are pretty good. If you’re coming for the coffee I find the quality of drinks to be inconsistent and not on par with most cafés in the area, though they use good beans. The cafe and atmosphere is comfortable and it’s a coolplace to chill out

Nice breakfast spot to meet a friend or a date to get a cup of coffee. My experience wasn't great: the food was cold. Maybe it was because there was a rush of people at the time I went and/or they were short staffed (due to COVID... maybe).

You have to get an almond croissant ?. Even if you wind up saving it for later. The biscuit in the breakfast sandwich is heavenly. Loved it!