Amongst all the dessert places in the city, A Buttercup Dessert House has some unique twists on traditional Asian-inspired desserts. Ever have brick toast? Well, why not have a savory Ham and Cheese version that is piping hot with oozy cheese. Ever have roti with your Indian cuisine? Well, why not have a stone plate version crusted with sugar paired with ice cream and a velvety pandan sauce. And I have to say, the roti was a stand out! It had the crisp, caramel flavor of kettle corn but pleasant chew of a pancake. A must try! In terms of service, our server was outstanding! He constantly came back to fill up our waters and checked if we needed anything else. He was patient and all we could ask for. In terms of ambiance, the restaurant is definitely paid back and the perfect place to catch up with friends after a filling dinner. My party of three was seated very quickly at 8pm on a Wednesday night. All in all, if you're looking for a new dessert spot in SF, this is the place to go!
Bonnie C.
We came here on a Saturday and it was super busy. They have so many different option to choose from. They have shaved ice, toast ice cream, Loaf of bread filled with ice cream. They also have parfit, latte and ice drinks. They also have two food items of chicken nugget or fries. We ordered the chocolate toast with chocolate sauce. It first comes on a hot skillet, and you drizzle the chocolate sauce on the hot plate which will make a crispy chocolate crust. The chocolate toast comes with chocolate ice cream and whip cream. Everything was delicious and flavorful. Not overly sweet. Just paired perfectly. They have an abundant of tables for big groups and little groups. The staff was super nice. He came around and asked if everything was ok.OK. did we need anything. He was always smiling and cheerful. Can't wait to come back to try more items from their menu.
No L.
I traveled with my wife for 2 hours just to try this place after hearing very good reviews and we simply wanted to sit down and enjoy our dessert. I got at the place at 10:30pm - 30 minutes before their closing time. On our arrival the dude at the front told us "you guys can't sit here because we close in 30 minutes and we can only allow your to take it to go". Very disappointing as I asked why can't we sit since we still had 30 minutes until they close. The guy seemed pissed off even with my question and did not give me a proper response. I ended up booking a hotel room just to take the dessert with us and enjoy it with some wine back at the hotel room. (The hotel was 3 minutes away from Buttercup Dessert House). When I opened the boxes to eat it, all 3 items from the menu (cakes) that we ordered were stale, and hard as a rock. Secondly it barely had any sauce to make it more tasty, and it was loaded with oil that it was drenching just by looking at it. The cake and the chocolate and all drizzles were entirely cold like it came out of a fridge. Overall 0 star experience.. very disappointing, don't recommend to anyone.
Doug I.
This place being new to the area, I decided to test the dessert waters with a chocolate milkshake, which was wonderful! I look forward to my next visit
May O.
The best dessert place we tried. Presentation is everything and tastes so good. Service was also great. Please open one in Los Ángeles.
Theresa Uy
Time of review March 4, 2024, the prices are based on the time of reviewMango shaved iced $15.99I rate this a 6 out of 5 stars ⭐️- So delicious, the mangos are sweet and the they arrange the ice so well. It’s big, you get a lot of ice. What I like most about it is that there’s mangos on the bottom in the middle. So when you dig in, there’s more mangos! I ordered boba on the side (it originally does not come with boba). It has mango ice cream on top, I think it’s Mitchell’s mango ice cream?Thai tea shaved ice $15.99I rate this a 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️- As prior, this one was so good as well. You get toast in the middle. This one comes with boba. It’s topped off with whip cream and Thai tea sauce.Milo malt iced drink $7.99I rate this a 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️- Not much to say, except that it was delicious as well. Very creamy.Thai tea (hot) $6.99I rate this a 6 out of 5 stars ⭐️- My new favorite drink, I usually order iced drink so for me to say that a hot drink is as good says a lot. So flavorful, I love that it wasn’t extremely hot. It was hot enough to keep me warm, I was seated by the door and it was cold that night :). Love the latte art too!Thai tea roti $18.99- I rate this a 4 out of 5 stars⭐️The Thai tea ice cream was delicious (I think it’s Mitchell’s ice cream as well) the serve pours the Thai tea cream on top. It comes in a sizzling plate with hot roti.Peach soda $8.50- I rate this a 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️This reminds me of peach rings, it was so good. It’s carbonated soda with peach syrup and has peach slices. I like that it wasn’t overly sweet.
Miranda L.
Was recommended by some friends and I was excited to finally try it. The interior is very aesthetic, hanging vines from the ceilings, cute lights and a good amount of seating. When we sat down, they gave us water and menus which had so many options from toast to shaved ice. We decided on two toasts to share between 3 people and came out to around 33 dollars without tip. Overload Cookie Toast - A very indulgent and rich dessert. The toast was very light, simple and fluffy which paired well with the crunchy brownie bits and the rich chocolate ice cream. We liked that there was whip cream and caramel sauce on the side so we could decide if we wanted more sweetness. Pandan Toast - The flavors of pandan and coconut always work so well together, toasty and fresh. The sauce for this one was poured on the toast so it soaked it in which made it a little too sweet but eating it together with the vanilla ice cream did help to balance it out. The coconut wafer added a nice crunch as well. A great place to get dessert after a meal with all their different options and big portions to share with a group!
Give A.
Service was great and dessert was above average. Had an enjoyable time on date night with the wifey
Calvin Hu
Pandan Bread ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alice Hou
It's super cute with great vibes. Yeah, it's a bit pricey, but totally worth it because the food is delicious! We tried the Pandan Toast and the Hong Kong milk tea shaved ice cream. The Pandan Toast had toasted bread, Pandan sauce, coconut sauce, fresh young coconut, whipped cream, and crumble - such a yummy combo! And the Hong Kong milk tea shaved ice cream? Spot on! The flavor really tastes like Hong Kong milk tea, and it's evenly spread throughout the ice.
A Buttercup Dessert House lives up to its name, offering a vibrant and playful atmosphere for satisfying your sweet tooth. The first thing that grabs your attention is the eye-catching neon light sign that practically beckons you inside.Step inside, and you're greeted by a friendly staff who are happy to answer any questions and help you navigate the diverse dessert menu. A Buttercup Dessert House goes beyond your typical bakery fare. They have something for everyone, from towering parfaits and decadent milkshakes to unique shaved ice creations and trendy toasts.We decided to try two of their shareable options - the Brown Butter Toast and the Thai Tea Shaved Ice. These portions were no joke! Each dish was easily large enough to satisfy a group of 3 to 4 people. The Brown Butter Toast was a delightful symphony of textures - crispy toast slices smothered in a rich, nutty brown butter sauce, topped with fresh fruit and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. It was decadent and perfect for sharing. It was definitely the star of the night.The Thai Tea Shaved Ice was a refreshing surprise. The fluffy, snow-like shaved ice was infused with a fragrant Thai tea flavor that wasn't overly sweet. It came with a generous helping of toppings, including chewy tapioca pearls, condensed milk drizzle, and thai tea sauce. Each bite was a delightful explosion of textures and tastes.Compared to other dessert places, it may look more expensive but it all depends on what you get. Parfraits are for one person so they are on the expensive side. Other desserts are shareable so the prices are reasonable if you split it between 3 to 4 people.Overall, A Buttercup Dessert House is a delightful place to indulge your sweet tooth. With its vibrant atmosphere, friendly staff, and diverse menu, it offers a unique dessert experience. Just be prepared to share (and maybe loosen your belt a notch)!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ricky K.
Came on a weekend night and thankfully it wasn't that busy of a place. My friends and I were craving some sweet treats and shaved ice was on our bucket list. The Mission is always well-known for their food so to have a shaved ice place that opened up is always a great thing to see. They have a lot options of shaved ice but of course, strawberry gravitated to us more. And we wanted something else to balance the cold, so a hot plate of chocolate toast was on the next item. Overall, each thing was good. If you're wondering no this isn't shaved snow, so texturally it's crunchier and it will melt pretty quickly. But they give you some fresh strawberries and extra strawberry syrup and condensed milk to pour over your ice. Very refreshing. The chocolate toast was good too. I liked how the chocolate came out to be bubbling hot which I thought was cool. It was warm and toasty and comfy. A good place to come chill out and grab some dessert if you're in the Mission!
Roei W.
Very nice I like the service and the deserts are very good! Will come again thank you
Isaiah L.
amazing food, good vibes, solid desserts. slightly pricey. service is solid and desserts have a lot of unique flavors. clean interior and clean bathroom
Alice H.
It's super cute with great vibes. Yeah, it's a bit pricey, but totally worth it because the food is delicious! We tried the Pandan Toast and the Hong Kong milk tea shaved ice cream. The Pandan Toast had toasted bread, Pandan sauce, coconut sauce, fresh young coconut, whipped cream, and crumble - such a yummy combo! And the Hong Kong milk tea shaved ice cream? Spot on! The flavor really tastes like Hong Kong milk tea, and it's evenly spread throughout the ice.
Amongst all the dessert places in the city, A Buttercup Dessert House has some unique twists on traditional Asian-inspired desserts. Ever have brick toast? Well, why not have a savory Ham and Cheese version that is piping hot with oozy cheese. Ever have roti with your Indian cuisine? Well, why not have a stone plate version crusted with sugar paired with ice cream and a velvety pandan sauce. And I have to say, the roti was a stand out! It had the crisp, caramel flavor of kettle corn but pleasant chew of a pancake. A must try! In terms of service, our server was outstanding! He constantly came back to fill up our waters and checked if we needed anything else. He was patient and all we could ask for. In terms of ambiance, the restaurant is definitely paid back and the perfect place to catch up with friends after a filling dinner. My party of three was seated very quickly at 8pm on a Wednesday night. All in all, if you're looking for a new dessert spot in SF, this is the place to go!
We came here on a Saturday and it was super busy. They have so many different option to choose from. They have shaved ice, toast ice cream, Loaf of bread filled with ice cream. They also have parfit, latte and ice drinks. They also have two food items of chicken nugget or fries. We ordered the chocolate toast with chocolate sauce. It first comes on a hot skillet, and you drizzle the chocolate sauce on the hot plate which will make a crispy chocolate crust. The chocolate toast comes with chocolate ice cream and whip cream. Everything was delicious and flavorful. Not overly sweet. Just paired perfectly. They have an abundant of tables for big groups and little groups. The staff was super nice. He came around and asked if everything was ok.OK. did we need anything. He was always smiling and cheerful. Can't wait to come back to try more items from their menu.
I traveled with my wife for 2 hours just to try this place after hearing very good reviews and we simply wanted to sit down and enjoy our dessert. I got at the place at 10:30pm - 30 minutes before their closing time. On our arrival the dude at the front told us "you guys can't sit here because we close in 30 minutes and we can only allow your to take it to go". Very disappointing as I asked why can't we sit since we still had 30 minutes until they close. The guy seemed pissed off even with my question and did not give me a proper response. I ended up booking a hotel room just to take the dessert with us and enjoy it with some wine back at the hotel room. (The hotel was 3 minutes away from Buttercup Dessert House). When I opened the boxes to eat it, all 3 items from the menu (cakes) that we ordered were stale, and hard as a rock. Secondly it barely had any sauce to make it more tasty, and it was loaded with oil that it was drenching just by looking at it. The cake and the chocolate and all drizzles were entirely cold like it came out of a fridge. Overall 0 star experience.. very disappointing, don't recommend to anyone.
This place being new to the area, I decided to test the dessert waters with a chocolate milkshake, which was wonderful! I look forward to my next visit
The best dessert place we tried. Presentation is everything and tastes so good. Service was also great. Please open one in Los Ángeles.
Time of review March 4, 2024, the prices are based on the time of reviewMango shaved iced $15.99I rate this a 6 out of 5 stars ⭐️- So delicious, the mangos are sweet and the they arrange the ice so well. It’s big, you get a lot of ice. What I like most about it is that there’s mangos on the bottom in the middle. So when you dig in, there’s more mangos! I ordered boba on the side (it originally does not come with boba). It has mango ice cream on top, I think it’s Mitchell’s mango ice cream?Thai tea shaved ice $15.99I rate this a 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️- As prior, this one was so good as well. You get toast in the middle. This one comes with boba. It’s topped off with whip cream and Thai tea sauce.Milo malt iced drink $7.99I rate this a 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️- Not much to say, except that it was delicious as well. Very creamy.Thai tea (hot) $6.99I rate this a 6 out of 5 stars ⭐️- My new favorite drink, I usually order iced drink so for me to say that a hot drink is as good says a lot. So flavorful, I love that it wasn’t extremely hot. It was hot enough to keep me warm, I was seated by the door and it was cold that night :). Love the latte art too!Thai tea roti $18.99- I rate this a 4 out of 5 stars⭐️The Thai tea ice cream was delicious (I think it’s Mitchell’s ice cream as well) the serve pours the Thai tea cream on top. It comes in a sizzling plate with hot roti.Peach soda $8.50- I rate this a 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️This reminds me of peach rings, it was so good. It’s carbonated soda with peach syrup and has peach slices. I like that it wasn’t overly sweet.
Was recommended by some friends and I was excited to finally try it. The interior is very aesthetic, hanging vines from the ceilings, cute lights and a good amount of seating. When we sat down, they gave us water and menus which had so many options from toast to shaved ice. We decided on two toasts to share between 3 people and came out to around 33 dollars without tip. Overload Cookie Toast - A very indulgent and rich dessert. The toast was very light, simple and fluffy which paired well with the crunchy brownie bits and the rich chocolate ice cream. We liked that there was whip cream and caramel sauce on the side so we could decide if we wanted more sweetness. Pandan Toast - The flavors of pandan and coconut always work so well together, toasty and fresh. The sauce for this one was poured on the toast so it soaked it in which made it a little too sweet but eating it together with the vanilla ice cream did help to balance it out. The coconut wafer added a nice crunch as well. A great place to get dessert after a meal with all their different options and big portions to share with a group!
Service was great and dessert was above average. Had an enjoyable time on date night with the wifey
Pandan Bread ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's super cute with great vibes. Yeah, it's a bit pricey, but totally worth it because the food is delicious! We tried the Pandan Toast and the Hong Kong milk tea shaved ice cream. The Pandan Toast had toasted bread, Pandan sauce, coconut sauce, fresh young coconut, whipped cream, and crumble - such a yummy combo! And the Hong Kong milk tea shaved ice cream? Spot on! The flavor really tastes like Hong Kong milk tea, and it's evenly spread throughout the ice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pandan Toast
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A Buttercup Dessert House lives up to its name, offering a vibrant and playful atmosphere for satisfying your sweet tooth. The first thing that grabs your attention is the eye-catching neon light sign that practically beckons you inside.Step inside, and you're greeted by a friendly staff who are happy to answer any questions and help you navigate the diverse dessert menu. A Buttercup Dessert House goes beyond your typical bakery fare. They have something for everyone, from towering parfaits and decadent milkshakes to unique shaved ice creations and trendy toasts.We decided to try two of their shareable options - the Brown Butter Toast and the Thai Tea Shaved Ice. These portions were no joke! Each dish was easily large enough to satisfy a group of 3 to 4 people. The Brown Butter Toast was a delightful symphony of textures - crispy toast slices smothered in a rich, nutty brown butter sauce, topped with fresh fruit and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. It was decadent and perfect for sharing. It was definitely the star of the night.The Thai Tea Shaved Ice was a refreshing surprise. The fluffy, snow-like shaved ice was infused with a fragrant Thai tea flavor that wasn't overly sweet. It came with a generous helping of toppings, including chewy tapioca pearls, condensed milk drizzle, and thai tea sauce. Each bite was a delightful explosion of textures and tastes.Compared to other dessert places, it may look more expensive but it all depends on what you get. Parfraits are for one person so they are on the expensive side. Other desserts are shareable so the prices are reasonable if you split it between 3 to 4 people.Overall, A Buttercup Dessert House is a delightful place to indulge your sweet tooth. With its vibrant atmosphere, friendly staff, and diverse menu, it offers a unique dessert experience. Just be prepared to share (and maybe loosen your belt a notch)!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came on a weekend night and thankfully it wasn't that busy of a place. My friends and I were craving some sweet treats and shaved ice was on our bucket list. The Mission is always well-known for their food so to have a shaved ice place that opened up is always a great thing to see. They have a lot options of shaved ice but of course, strawberry gravitated to us more. And we wanted something else to balance the cold, so a hot plate of chocolate toast was on the next item. Overall, each thing was good. If you're wondering no this isn't shaved snow, so texturally it's crunchier and it will melt pretty quickly. But they give you some fresh strawberries and extra strawberry syrup and condensed milk to pour over your ice. Very refreshing. The chocolate toast was good too. I liked how the chocolate came out to be bubbling hot which I thought was cool. It was warm and toasty and comfy. A good place to come chill out and grab some dessert if you're in the Mission!
Very nice I like the service and the deserts are very good! Will come again thank you
amazing food, good vibes, solid desserts. slightly pricey. service is solid and desserts have a lot of unique flavors. clean interior and clean bathroom
It's super cute with great vibes. Yeah, it's a bit pricey, but totally worth it because the food is delicious! We tried the Pandan Toast and the Hong Kong milk tea shaved ice cream. The Pandan Toast had toasted bread, Pandan sauce, coconut sauce, fresh young coconut, whipped cream, and crumble - such a yummy combo! And the Hong Kong milk tea shaved ice cream? Spot on! The flavor really tastes like Hong Kong milk tea, and it's evenly spread throughout the ice.