Restaurant Review: Buttermilk

It's hard to believe that summer is nearly over! Since Mary and I will be heading back to Boston this Sunday, we have tried to make the most of our remaining summer days and enjoy the time saying our "see you later's" to friends and family. Of course our favorite gatherings involve both good friends and great food, so we have also had the chance to visit some of our favorite restaurants and even try some new places! One of the restaurants we have recently heard friends rave about is Buttermilk, a breakfast and lunch spot in Geneva, so yesterday I (Hannah) took our two "little sisters" out for a fun back-to-school breakfast celebration.

Cutest coffee counter inside Buttermilk  

The decor and atmosphere inside Buttermilk is what I would call "modern farmhouse," as the classic white walls and farm inspired fixtures are complemented by modern accents, giving the place an inviting and cozy feel. We waited about ten minutes before being seated, and enjoyed taking fun pictures while we waited.

Love the fun fixtures!

Buttermilk has a large menu with something for everyone! If you enjoy a sweet breakfast, they have a wide selection of pancakes, waffles, french toast, and crepes–including lemon blueberry pancakes, banana nutella crepes, and tres leches french toast, just to name a few! If you're more of the eggs and bacon type, they also have many different types of omelets, skillets, benedicts, and breakfast sandwiches. 

Scrambled eggs, beautifully seasoned potatoes, and delicious chicken sausage!

One thing I quickly realized is how generous the portion sizes are! An order of two eggs comes with a large helping of delicious breakfast potatoes and a choice between toast, an english muffin, or a stack of two large buttermilk pancakes! For a little extra, you can even opt for one of their specialty pancakes, and I couldn't resist trying the lemon blueberry pancakes topped with a fresh blueberry 

compote. Though they were quite delicious, you also can't go wrong with their classic buttermilk cakes. Their signature buttermilk pancakes are fluffy, light, and just perfectly sweet. 

Anna, one of my "little sisters," tried the "Penelope omelet" with spinach, tomatoes, feta, and onions. From the few remains left on her plate, I could tell she really enjoyed it–she even said it was the best omelet she's ever had!  

Anna enjoying her spinach, feta, tomato omelet! 

Thanks to my other "little sis" Emme for taking most of these pictures! We've got a budding photographer on our hands! (she's only 8 years old!)

Emme and I 

 If you're looking for a great breakfast spot in the Chicago suburbs, Buttermilk is a definite place to check out! You can't beat the great food, darling decor, and prime location right near the Fox River downtown Geneva! 

Enjoy,