Buttermilk Cafe Menu

1500 Branding Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515, United States
$$$ Breakfast restaurant
(74 Reviews)
Price Range $20–30

Welcome to Buttermilk Cafe, a delightful breakfast haven located at 1500 Branding Ave, Downers Grove, IL. This inviting spot specializes in a diverse menu that caters to all palates, ensuring a satisfying start to your day.

  • Coffee Lovers: Enjoy their specialty Macchiato, available both iced and hot, for just $5.37.
  • Burger Enthusiasts: Indulge in the Mean Bean Burger, or choose the Signature Burger for a juicy treat.
  • Breakfast Classics: Don’t miss their famous Cinnamon Roll Pancakes or the hearty Chicken Fried Chicken Skillet.

Customer reviews rave about the freshness and generous portions, especially the breakfast potatoes that are perfectly seasoned. The warm, friendly service only enhances the experience, making Buttermilk Cafe a must-visit for breakfast lovers!

Macchiato

  • Cafe Macchiato

    Available iced or hot

    US$5.37

Lil' Calves

  • Mickey Mouse
    US$8.46
  • K-Birthday Cakes
    US$8.46
  • K- Tenders
    US$9.02
  • K- M & M Cakes
    US$8.46
  • Big Kid Plate
    US$10.15
  • K- French Toast
    US$7.89
  • K- Pancakes
    US$7.89
  • K- Cinn Roll
    US$9.02
  • Junior Omelet
    US$10.15
  • K- Ch-Burger
    US$10.15
  • PB & J
    US$7.89
  • K- Grilled Cheese
    US$9.02

Omelets

  • Veggie Omelet
    US$20.78
  • Butcher
    US$22.13
  • Frenchie
    US$22.47
  • Fried Green Omelet Towanda
    US$22.58
  • Cheeser
    US$19.87
  • Ranch Omlet
    US$22.47
  • Goat Omelet

    Nitrate free apple/gouda chicken sausage, sun-dried tomato, spinach and herbed goat cheese.

    US$22.47
  • Plain Omelet
    US$18.06

Grains

  • Power Oats
    US$14.22
  • GF Quinoa Bowl
    US$15.80
  • The Parfait
    US$14.67
  • Quinoa Bowl
    US$16.93
  • Chia Bowl
    US$18.06
  • GF Parfait
    US$14.67
  • Oatmeal
    US$9.02

Beverages

  • Milk
    US$2.99
  • Cranberry Juice
    US$2.99
  • Grapefruit Juice
    US$4.19
  • Hot Chocolate
    US$3.99
  • Hot Tea

    Steeped black tea accompanied by a fresh lemon slice and a honey packet for added sweetness.

    US$3.99
  • Blood O J
    US$4.19
  • Orange Juice
    US$3.99
  • Apple Juice

    9 oz or 16 oz.

    US$2.99
  • Coffee
    US$3.79
  • Milk Chocolate
    US$2.99
  • Decaf Coffee
    US$3.79
  • Iced Tea
    US$3.79
  • Fountain Drinks
    US$3.79

Pancakes & Waffles

  • Waffle
    US$16.93
  • Honey Bun
    US$13.49
  • Buttermilk
    US$13.99
  • Lemon Blue
    US$13.49
  • Banoffee
    US$0.00
  • Cinnamon Roll
    US$13.49
  • Chicken/Waffle
    US$23.71

Biscuits

  • Chicken N' Biscuits
    US$23.17
  • Basket O' Biscuits
    US$14.67
  • Chorizo Bis & Egg
    US$21.45
  • The B&G
    US$19.19
  • Stuffed Biscuit
    US$23.17
  • B&G&E
    US$20.32
  • Biscuit Sandwich

    Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, pick your protein option of griddled ham, hickory smoked bacon, or sausage. served with crispy potatoes. upgrade to farmhouse potatoes for an additional charge. +$2.50

    US$21.45

Burgers

  • Mean Bean Burger

    Black bean burger, homemade pico, avocado, and mango aioli served on a brioche bun. add cheese + $.50

    US$20.32
  • Signature Burger

    Our juicy burger or grilled chicken breast, served on a buttery brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and pickle.

    US$20.32
  • Grilled Chicken Sand
    US$20.32
  • Hot Chick

    Hand-packed ancho spiced chicken patty, monterey jack, avocado, lettuce, and tomato topped with charred jalapeno avocado aioli and crispy tortilla strips. lose the bun and tortilla strips to go keto.

    US$20.32
  • Diner Burger

    Two 5oz. black angus patties with white american, chopped grilled onions, shredded iceberg, sliced dill pickles, bacon, and southern style comeback sauce on a buttered brioche bun. served with salt & vinegar cracklins w/side of smoked gouda cheese sauce.

    US$22.58
  • Melted Patty

    Black angus beef hand-patty'd with sweet caramelized onions and melted american cheese on grilled marble rye.

    US$21.42

Latte

  • Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
    US$5.30
  • Peppermint Mocha Latte
    US$5.30
  • Chai Tea Latte
    US$4.75
  • Cafe Latte

    Available iced or hot

    US$4.75
  • French Madeleine Latte
    US$5.30
  • Gingerbread Latte
    US$5.30

Specialty Items

  • Burrito
    US$22.58
  • Croissant Sandwich
    US$19.98
  • Specialty Egg Panini

    Scrambled eggs with spinach, your choice of meat, seasoned tomato and havarti cheese, grilled and pressed on italian bread. served with our crispy potatoes. add field greens or fruit for an additional charge. substitute farmhouse potatoes (havarti, onions, bacon, ham and green peppers) for an additional charge.

    US$19.98
  • Brisket Sandwich
    US$22.58
  • Salmon Plate
    US$22.58
  • Whole Farm Sandwich
    US$22.58
  • GF Avocado Toast
    US$20.32
  • Avocado Toast

    Grilled ancient grain bread, avocado, feta, pickled red onions, chives, and a drizzle of calabrian chili oil served with field greens.

    US$20.32
  • Chicken/Waffle Special
    US$23.71

Sides

  • Side Cherrywood Bacon
    US$7.49
  • Buttermilk Biscuit

    Golden-brown buttermilk biscuit with a flaky texture and a buttery taste.

    US$3.50
  • Side Toast

    Two pieces of bread toasted -white, sourdough, rye, gluten free, whole grain, english muffin or bagel, additional fee may apply.

    US$2.50
  • Bagel W/ Cream Cheese
    US$3.75
  • Side Apples
    US$3.00
  • Side Sliced Tomatoes
    US$3.99
  • Sub Spinach
    US$1.79
  • S-Fruit
    US$3.99
  • GF Toast
    US$3.29
  • S-Chicken Sausage
    US$5.39
  • Side Salmon
    US$8.99
  • Side Canadian Bacon
    US$6.49
  • Side Dressing
    US$2.00
  • S-Hollandaise
    US$2.50
  • S-Hashbrowns
    US$6.49
  • S-Eggs (Two)
    US$3.98
  • Side Avocado
    US$3.00
  • Side Bacon
    US$6.49
  • Sub Spinach And Mushrooms
    US$2.49
  • Side Salsa
    US$2.00
  • S-Salt & Vinegar
    US$8.99
  • Side Chorizo
    US$6.39
  • Side M&Ms
    US$2.00
  • Honey Biscuit

    Served with our homemade jam.

    US$3.50
  • Side-Garlic Parsley Fries
    US$6.49
  • S-Field Greens
    US$4.99
  • S-Corned Beef
    US$9.99
  • Side Steak 8oz
    US$14.99
  • S- Sausage Links
    US$5.99
  • S- Sausage Patties
    US$5.99
  • Side Honey
    US$1.00
  • S-Eggs (One)
    US$1.99
  • English Muffin
    US$2.50
  • S-Farmhouse
    US$9.99
  • Side Sour Cream
    US$1.49
  • Side Smoked Brisket
    US$14.99
  • Side Peanut Butter
    US$1.49
  • Side Chicken Chorizo
    US$6.39
  • Side Fried Green Tomatoes

    Fried green tomatoes (4) with ranch

    US$7.99
  • Side Banoffee
    US$7.99
  • Side Smoke Gouda Cheese Sauce
    US$2.49
  • S-Crispy Potatoes
    US$5.49
  • Side Ham
    US$5.99
  • Side Pancake
    US$6.99
  • S-Berries
    US$3.00
  • Side Of Ranch
    US$2.00
  • S- Small Yogurt
    US$3.99
  • S-Sausage Gravy
    US$2.99
  • Side Bananas
    US$3.00
  • Side Chicken
    US$6.49
  • Side Fries
    US$5.49
  • Side Cinnamon Roll
    US$7.99
  • Maple Syrup
    US$1.79
  • Side Honey Bun
    US$7.99
  • S- Sweet Potatoes
    US$6.99
  • Side Lemon Blue
    US$7.99
  • S-Sweet Pot Fries
    US$5.99
  • S- Biscuit & Gravy
    US$6.99
  • Side GF Pancakes
    US$7.99
  • Side Spinach And Mushrooms
    US$4.49
  • Bagel
    US$2.75
  • Side Steak
    US$0.00

Expresso

  • Cold Brew
    US$5.25
  • B-Milkaccino
    US$5.75
  • Dead Eye
    US$5.75
  • Triple
    US$3.50
  • Cafe Americano
    US$4.05
  • Red Eye
    US$4.55
  • Black Eye
    US$5.00
  • Cappuccino
    US$4.75
  • Single
    US$3.05
  • Double
    US$3.30

French Toast

  • Banana Bourbon
    US$19.19
  • French Toast
    US$15.80
  • Three Milks
    US$19.19
  • Blackberry Brie
    US$19.19

Crepes

  • Crepes N' Berries
    US$18.06
  • Banana Nutella
    US$19.19
  • Ham & Cheese Crepe
    US$18.06
  • Plain Crepes
    US$15.77
  • Strawberries/Cream
    US$19.08
  • Little Goats
    US$19.19

Salads

  • Farmhouse Salad
    US$20.32
  • Mean Green Salad
    US$20.66
  • Cobb Salad
    US$20.32
  • BLT Chopped

    Romaine lettuce, roasted corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, scallions, grilled chicken, honey smoked bacon, cornbread crisps, feta cheese with house made honey citrus vinaigrette.

    US$20.66
  • Hatch Caesar Salad
    US$20.32
  • Quinoa Avo Salad
    US$18.06
  • Kale Salad
    US$20.32
  • Kale Salad (GF/Veg)
    US$19.19
  • Farmhouse Salad (GF/Veg)
    US$18.36

Skillets

  • Wilbur
    US$22.58
  • BYO Skillet
    US$18.06
  • Market Skill
    US$21.91
  • Brisket Skillet
    US$25.97
  • Holy Moly
    US$28.23
  • Salt & Vinegar Sk
    US$23.71
  • Chicken Fried Skill
    US$23.71
  • Mountain House
    US$22.58
  • Red Rooster S
    US$23.71

Eggs

  • No Yolk Scrambler
    US$18.63
  • Chilaquiles
    US$20.32
  • Eggs W/ Meat
    US$18.06
  • Eggs W/ Steak
    US$19.19
  • Eggs Your Way
    US$13.54
  • Iron Man Scrambler
    US$19.19
  • Brisket Breakfast
    US$28.23
  • C B Hash N' Eggs
    US$21.45

Benny's

  • Salmon Benny
    US$23.15
  • Little Rooster
    US$21.45
  • Fried Green Benny
    US$22.02
  • Classic Benny

    Griddled canadian bacon, poached eggs on a toasted english muffin, drizzled with creamy hollandaise.

    US$20.21
  • Alabama Benny

    Two homemade cheddar scallion biscuits, topped with a boneless fried chicken thigh glazed with hot pepper jelly sauce, two fried eggs, sharp white cheddar and an alabama white bbq sauce

    US$23.71

Sandwiches

  • Apricot Chicken
    US$19.76
  • Veg Veggie Wrap
    US$18.06
  • Not Your Everyday
    US$21.42
  • GF Grilled Cheese
    US$16.93
  • Chicken Salad Sand
    US$18.63
  • Cubano

    Sliced smoked pork loin, shaved black forest ham, gruyère cheese, dijon mustard and mayo, topped with dill pickles and pressed to perfection on a soft ciabatta.

    US$20.32
  • B-L-Fried-T

    Fried green tomatoes, hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, and topped with our remoulade mayo on grilled brioche bread with apple butter glazed onions, and garlic aioli.

    US$19.19
  • Shawarma
    US$22.58
  • Lil' Bit Of Chick
    US$21.42
  • Apple Cheddar Chic
    US$21.42
  • Veggie Sand
    US$16.93