Butler

Excellent spot in Williamsburg for breakfast or lunch. They have a great selection of sandwiches, salads, and wraps, with superb options for both vegetarians and vegans; the pastries are a highlight, too. The music selection is always on point, adding to the great vibe. Would absolutely recommend and will definitely be back.

Honestly the best breakfast/lunch first/croissant-in-the-morning place in the neighborhood. I just moved to the neighborhood like 2 weeks ago, trying everything around , and these guys are the winners. The must try: avocado toast with an egg, date muffins 🫠 and their parfait (take a small size - it’s big enough). The staff is beyond ! Thank you guys ! So much love to you and what you are doing 😍

I love butler so much. Everytime I go, Shelly is so nice and always has a smile on her face. Breakfast empanada is fire. Always such a great vibe and good spot to work or just meet a friends.

When busy or not, this team was on lock. It was just a walk down the block, and to my shock, the coffee, tea, and treats rocked. I came here once, twice, and thrice, ordered coffee and tea with and without ice. They were all so nice! I recommend you visit, no roll of the dice. 😉

We placed a last-minute coffee and tea catering order with Butler, and they were fantastic to work with. They were attentive, incredibly responsive, and made the entire process seamless. The coffee and tea were absolutely delicious and a hit at our event. We’re so grateful for their help in making this piece of our event run so smoothly. Highly recommend!

I was looking for an excellent 1st ever Cold Brew a I think I found it , plus some other delicious drinks. This really was a lovely excellent run establishment, top quality staff , food and drinks . 100% magic find on our travels.

Amazing coffee, great food, and a really cool spot!

Love this place! Coffee is great, staff is super friendly and the breakfast/ pastries are delish. Good laptop work environment as well!

Quaint and cozy cafe with some great breakfast options. We got the overnight oats and a breakfast empanada. Food was excellent, coffee was great, service was fast and friendly.

Butler is a charming, busy cafe with a great atmosphere. I enjoyed a delicious chai latte with pistachio milk and their tasty petit French toast. The pastry selection looks amazing, and the ambiance is perfect for a coffee break. Highly recommend!

GET THE BFAST SANDWICH! Fluffy bread, creamy egg, crunchy bacon, fresh avo.... I want to buy another just describing it. My wife got the oatmeal and it was also good. It had a thick creamy texture. My favorite part is when you bite into the oatmeal and you feel oat smush between your teeth. Either is a great option. Coffee though... was mid. I tried the Tumeric and my wife tried a latte but it didn't have that wow effect. The food and pastries is whats good here. Service is cool (they can get busy but they'll get to you quick; be patient). Ambiance is chill too. Nice spot to grab a pastry/coffee and read, work on something or just sit outside and enjoy the views.

I really enjoy Butler. I will say, everything is a bit pricey. Now, the food is great. My egg sandwich was brilliant. It's a good sandwich -- love a drippy egg. They also have great pastries. The staff behind the counter are kind. It's a lovely cafe. Just a bit pricey.

Love this cafe!! Great place to get work done with a great cup of coffee and some delicious snack options. I have tried the sticky date muffin and the triple chocolate crossaint and they're both pretty good. Their cortado is one of my favs in Williamsburg! - @nyconthetable

I come here often when I'm in Williamsburg. I love getting oat milk lattes here. And I want to note that the coffee here is very tasty. And the berry muffin definitely demands your attention.

I came back with my friend. My friends bothered A long hair Spanish man's both cashier and barista with Irritating behaviors. (guess he didn't sleep?) I'm not sure because of that day, without smiling and no welcoming moods... I think the office has to think who's good for morning faces to the customers. I like this locations laid back styles but if my friends made it other ways I might stop coming... yeah it's Williamsburg, it's still Brooklyn...although many ppl from Manhattan moved in. :( I saw other day, one of the workers was Eating outside of food, it smelled so good when I asked the cashier, she told me it's from outside, not from there. okay, but I saw the long hair South American man was rude and knocking the windows, saying to the customers "NOT OUTSIDE Foods" all of the sudden. That made me scared to see. Instead of going to reach them politely.

The service was incredible here! They were very attentive to details and the display was done very beautifully. The overall ambiance of the store was beautiful, definitely a place to go and study if you need. I got an iced latte with their vanilla syrup, which if you have a sweet tooth, so so good! The everything cruffin is something out of a dream. Overall was around $12 dollars for both, but for city prices, this is very good! Will go again!

$9 for a tiny "veggie" empanada. It's not an empanada. I think it's more like a croissant crust. Absolutely no veggies. It's all eggs and herbs. They heated it up but only the edges were warm. The eggs in the middle were dry and cool. I will say it had a delicious taste. But insane price for the product. And not a friendly staff.

This is the 3rd Butler location I've been to and my favorite. I typically get an iced oat latte, which is moderately good but not mindblowing. Butler's a good multipurpose spot - I can get work done with some background noise, catch up with friends, or grab a drink to-go at their takeout window. They have coffee, tea, pastries and other food, as well as indoor and outdoor seating.

Came for an afternoon of remote work on a weekday. Place was nearly full but guests were keeping to a chill volume. Ordered the hibiscus lemongrass iced tea and chicken salad sandwich, both of with I highly recommend!

The mini sausage rolls and iced latte are so good. Love this place and they deliver to my office in LIC.

This is a great spot to have a nice breakfast near the water. The service is really good and it is in a great atmosphere near the water. The pastries are so good and it is well priced. I loved this spot.

Excellent food. Avocado toast, both the taste and presentation, outstanding. Very good coffee, great atmosphere.

Great iced chai latte and breakfast empanada (veggie - which was actually mostly filled with egg and cheese but delicious nonetheless). We did arrive promptly at 3 pm and were told the kitchen was closed womp womp so, if you want a meal, get there beforehand. Otherwise they have drinks and pastries available at all times.

This place used to be so warm and friendly but it's turned into a money grubbing miserable place. The staff is always so miserable and their rules about laptops in the space makes no sense. My service dog was on the chair (I just gave her a bath) and was told she has to be on the ground. So sad. If you want to be treated like crap then come here!

Loved trying out this little cafe during my recent trip to New York! The interior space is gorgeous but small, so be prepared to wait a little bit if you're looking for a seat. Plenty of customers were enjoying solo meals with a book, so you'll be in good company if you enjoy doing the same! Utensils and water are self serve. Our drinks were ready within a few minutes of ordering, and the food was ready within 10 minutes. The breakfast sandwich hit all the right flavors and textures, and the portion size was decent. The toppings on the avocado toast gave it a nice twist, but it was a bit small and I had to grab a pastry to round out my meal. The ham and cheese croissant was delightfully flaky with delicious fillings.

We stopped here every morning during our trip to NYC. I always got the flat white & my husband got the drip coffee. On the first day, I ordered the ham & cheese croissant-- the ham wasn't warm, but the croissant was soft, buttery, & flaky. On the next visit, I had the mushroom toast with a side of bacon -- delicious!! The bread was to die for.

Great food, great coffee, great location. This place is such a Williamsburg gem. The service is pretty fast and it's right by Domino Park. They have a walk up window if you want to grab your order and go, and they also have tables inside. (You don't get waited on though -- you order and then they call your name when your order is ready.) the service is really friendly and quick! As far as the food - The avocado toast is one of the best I've ever had! The pistachios that they put on it add a really nice touch. The breakfast sandwich with truffle is also really yummy and just brings the "classic" breakfast sandwich up a notch. They have have DELICIOUS pastries -- the olive oil muffin is my guilty pleasure! This place is also great if you just want a small bite. They have a lot of small things to share, like breakfast empanadas and granola bowls. Perfect spot if you want to grab a bite quickly before heading over to domino park. The tables are small (sometimes dirty) and it's usually packed, so if you want to sit inside i recommend getting there pretty early and having some wipes on deck!

Super yummy food and some of the friendliest service I've had in nyc. Really enjoyed the chai latte and the soup we had was an absolute hit. The coffee shop is so cute! Overall great experience. Also had an everything scone and it was AMAZING!

TBH: was not impressed. I've heard sooooo much about this place and I was so excited to finally try it. Absolutely LOVE the vibes and their whole concept. They have it all thought out, even their serving equipment is aesthetically pleasing. I have to give the bathroom a shoutout because it was VERY clean and it deserves its own review with that amazing pineapple wallpaper that makes the best background for bathroom selfies (I admit it, we all do it). The hanging/ceiling plants are just amazing. I want to literally transport the whole thing to my place. My only thing was the fact to just get a couple of coffees and breakfast pastries was like $25. And tbh, we were starving right after that and truthfully bummed out at how non wowed we were. Nothing flavor explosive was happening. I just wasn't impressed. Wish the experience and food matched. If food is pricey and BOMB there will never be a complaint coming from my mouth/fingers ever. Anyway, thought I'd share that. Experience/coffee: 4 stars. Food: 3 stars.

My office is a block away, and this spot is one of my and my team's most frequented, whether it be for a coffee meeting, lunch, or an afternoon pick me up. My team describes this place as a concept. I love their corn and nectarine salad ($15 ish) and petit french toast pastry ($5). Also they have Tache pistachio milk! You can order ahead online, and if you're ordering in they have an outdoor kiosk window. The kitchen closes at 3pm though, so I've been disappointed before when trying to grab a late lunch.

Love this coffee shop! The drinks are always amazing the the location is incredible. Butler has an amazing aesthetic and free wifi ;) which makes it a great place to catch up with friends or on emails. If you're looking to get something to go, you can also stop at their window on the sidewalk. Amazing spot to hit if you're ever in the area!

Butler is the best coffee shop in Williamsburg! The staff is also incredible. Highly recommend.

great fast breakfast items, delicious coffee, comfortable space & great staff! new favorite neighborhood spot

Great service! Shelly makes the place extra special and Keeps me coming back! The one frustrating point is coffee price keeps going up...and up.. that is disproportionate to other neighborhood spots.

Butler is one of my favorite cafes in Williamsburg. It's well located, just a few blocks from Domino park. They have my favorite matcha brand, solid coffee, seasonal and fresh avocado toast, and bomb sandwiches. The outdoor line moves fast. The indoor seating is comfy, quiet but not stressfully so, and includes outlets for laptop charging. Overall, a great place to get work done. They do have day and time specific policies on laptop use.

So cute. So aesthetic. I didn't expect them to have decent pastries, honestly just stopped by for shelter during a rainstorm. The espresso was good and the pastries all looked awesome. I opted for a pb protein ball. It's unlike any protein ball I've had and I've had many. It's like puffed rice held together by the lightest whipped peanut butter, with date pieces. I'm in love.

My friend wanted a latte with flavored syrup and the barista said they don't have any, so I just asked her if she wants to go somewhere else (wasn't insulting this place at all, it's just what they wanted). Barista was your typical snobbier than thou coffee purist. He thought he was clever by saying, "there's a Starbucks down the street". So original! Still bought two drinks from him but it tasted like trash, which was ironic. Weird elitist vibes

Such a cute cafe! We passed by thinking nothing of it until a second time cruising around Domino Park. And yes, if you want to stop by for a drink or a bite to eat, Butler is the perfect spot for you whether dining alone or with friends. It's quaint, cozy, and aesthetically beautiful. The colors and low-key vibes of this cafe is a plus for me. It can get quite busy, even on off hours because locals come here to work and chill. The drink selection is great, non-alcoholic and alcoholic. From baked goods to actual sandwiches, they have it all. The prices are a bit steep for a coffeeshop but the quality of the coffee was excellent. Not sure if there are outlets for electronics but there were quite a few customers on laptops using the wifi. The bathroom is well kempt and has a beautiful tropical wallpaper. There's a good amount of seating and table space as well. If you have your fur baby, you can order from the side window and sit out by the benches. Accepts card and cash. No Apple pay. Bathroom available. WiFi available. Outdoor seating available with places to lock up your bike. Drink up!

On a recent visit to NYC we stayed in an AirBnB one block away from Butler so I was delighted such a highly rated coffee shop was steps away. Until...I ordered "the biggest coffee size you have"l. I ordered a flat white but little did I know (and they did not inform me) that a flat white only came in the smallest cup. The young man making the coffee drinks was nice enough to steam some extra pistachio milk and pour it all into a bigger cup for me. I did like the pistachio milk, never had it, glad to try it out. The coffee was very good, 4.3 on drinkability scale. Now for the baked goods...fly in case had a great meal, my sister did not. She said "This is the worst corn muffin I have ever had" compared it to DD which she said was better, oh my. Brother was also displeased with muffin choice. I had a bite and thought it was extremely dry and tasteless. All said and done I would come back for coffee and skip the baked goods.

More like a 4.5 but always round up. Super friendly The Petit French Toast was delicious. As was the Everything Cronut. They're serving Intelligentsia coffee so you already know that's a win. Look forward to returning next time I'm in the hood

Fantastic little spot tucked away near the bridge. It's a bit crowded and noisy, but that's what you get when you're serving coffee and delicious eats. Ordered the açaí bowl which was quite nice - topped with figs, nuts, blueberries, etc. The highlight of the show for me was the breakfast empanada which is packed with bacon, eggs, and cheese. The outside was quite flaky and held up nicely even though I took that to go and ate it an hour later. I had also snagged an oat milk latte which was smooth a delightful. When I'm in the neighborhood, I'll definitely pop back in for a snack. Probably won't plan on squeezing into a table and trying to work here again though.

Cool little place with a variety of tasty breakfast choices. Went with the oatmeal (v). A fantastic mix of raisin, coconut, walnut and apple (probably missing some additional ingredients) on a warm bed of oatmeal. Fantastic! Finished off with a fresh orange juice. Just enough for a light, healthy, refreshing start to the day.

I loved this location, it's bright and open and such a vibe. The coffee / espresso was and the butter croissant, chcolate croissant AND hame and cheese croissant were all amazing! The only thing I was sad about: the paperwork for Covid you had to fil out before even getting to speak to anyone and they only have ONE flavors for syrup, chocolate (mocha)

Very good option for breakfast brunch in Williamsburg! Service is always very friendly, even when you do curbside pick up. Almost everything I tried there was either ok or really good. Nothing was disappointing. I really like the Açaí bowl and the avocado toast!

Stumbled across this cafe when wandering Williamsburg of Brooklyn, New York. At first sight, I thought that the to-go window was a pretty cool feature. Looking further, I thought that the pastry menu on the window had a decent amount of things to choose from. What stuck out to me was Herb & Chili Scone, Triple Chocolate Croissant, & Tahini & Chocolate Cookie. The pastry I was most excited about was the scone. Sadly, tasting it I was disappointed. It didn't taste like herbs or have any spice to it. I thought this was strange because it literally had pieces of chili in it... Weird.. On the other hand, the cookie also did not taste as good as I was hoping. I felt that the flavor ratio was off or the flavors just don't mix well together. The croissant was okay. It seemed like a regular chocolate pastry. The service, on the other hand, was good. The cashier was friendly and gave recommendations. He even asked us how our experience was after we ate. Overall, the pastries were a 2.75/5 and the service was 4/5.

Go to breakfast spot in Williamsburg!! I love their Veggie Empanadas. I recently tried their Everything Cruffin and Herb & Chili Scone. Both were good but cannot beat the Veggie Empanadas for sure!! For desserts, I recommend either the Sticky Date Muffin or Olive Oil Muffin. Both are delishhhh!! One more thing to mention about Butler is their friendly and helpful staff. They welcome everyone with a big smile every time and give out amazing energy!! Try Butler next time when you are at Williamsburg!

It was a good place to eat. Service was very friendly. And a few unique food items. I'd recommend if you live nearby.

My husband and I were in Saugatuck for the weekend celebrating our anniversary. We stopped in The Butler for lunch. Nice space on the water with a great view. The food was good and our server Gayle was phenomenal. She was helpful, navigating the menu and very personable. She provided the friendly service that made the meal extra enjoyable. We look forward to being back and will definitely ask to sit in Gayle's section.

My partner and I live around the corner and we have been coming to Butler almost every day (sometimes twice) since moving in. We are self-identified coffee snobs and this is the BEST coffee in the city (and beyond). They also serve the most scrumptious pastries! Highly recommend their Petite French Toast (like a gourmet maple syrup Hawaiian roll monkey bread) as well as the Oatmeal, which cannot be described accurately with words other than "simply heavenly." Please do yourself a favor and go to this location to visit the nicest staff you'll ever meet (Hi Shelley!). Butler has transformed our mornings, and quite frankly, our lives.

This new bright, spacious coffee shop is a little out of the way, but has some amazing pastries and is well worth the visit. Located right alongside the Williamsburg Bridge, it's on the corner of 5th and Berry, a relatively quiet and calm spot compared to the Bedford Ave strip a few blocks away. They have a wide variety of housemade pastries, which are both beautiful and delicious. I tried a bunch of them and the Milo Ganache Cupcake definitely stands out as one of the best ($5). They also have breakfast and lunch options, such as a few sandwiches and a Thai Spiced Pastie on display with the pastries, so I will definitely be back to try some of those. They also have a weekend-only Breakfast Scotch Egg, which sounds interesting. I'm not the biggest fan of Intelligentsia, so there may be better cold brew to be found in the neighborhood, but for a great place with a nice vibe and excellent sweets, this is one of the best options around here.

Busy bakery by a famous pastry chef on a side street in Williamsburg. Inside is pretty small with only a few tables, but it's quick turnover since it's not a sit down restaurant, but a fancier bakery. We got ginger latte and a regular latte, they were a little blend.. very light caffeine but the ginger kick was a bit strong. I was excited to try the pastries. I tried the petit french toast and the caramelia. Both are on a pretty heavy side, very sweet and salty, so most people will like it. Together, almost $10. Also, we tried the breakfast sandwich and the breakfast empanada. The sandwich was pretty good with fresh side salad but costed $10. Not sure if a regular egg bacon sandwich just cause it's on a brioche bun can cost ten bucks. Actually this was bearable compared to the $8 breakfast empanada. The scrambled egg was overdone and I couldn't find any bacon pieces in it. I am not a fan of cilantro so I didn't like the sauce that came with it. And I don't think it goes well with the empanada regardless of my preference. My total bill with the tip for just 2 people costed approximately $43 and this wasn't even a full service restaurant. The food is okay, but price is unreasonable in my opinion.

Had the turmeric ginger latte and the Butler Avocado Toast. The latte was delicious, in fact I would get one to go anytime I was back in the area. The avocado was creamy and the bread was crisp.

Though I've sung my praises about this wonderful bakeshop/coffee shop many times before, I recently tried their granola for the first time and it was so impressive that it warrants an official Yelp update. Though a granola parfait with fruit and yogurt is nothing new, this one is special (just peek at my photo of it and I know you'll agree). The fresh raspberries and mango were so plentiful that they almost hid the yogurt underneath. The granola was perfectly crunchy, not too sweet. There was a lovely medley of seeds, nuts, and other goodies, including something really sweet and crunchy that I was never able to identify, but was a wonderful surprise every time I bit down on it. There are even FLOWERS on this thing FFS! It's a piece of art. It's a nutritious breakfast (or lunch). It's a gorgeous photo opp. It's all of the above. You must have this granola in your face NOW.

The incredibly dumb and rude barista politely welcomed us and mentioned that we have exactly 1 hour to sit. So very nice of her. This was followed by the lady taking the order who did not smile and also had a very unpleasant demeanor. The food and coffee were actually great, too bad the staff sucks.

I never normally write reviews, but I probably won't go here ever again. I come to Brooklyn every month for work and wanted to try a new spot. When I went to order coffee at the window the guy told me it was a 30 minute wait because the man before me had ordered 30 coffees. Barista was very nice while we waited inside instead, but he was working alone and the lines were growing. Many people left with attitude understandably. Luckily I just got cold brew so he helped me in between the large order and was very accommodating, but there is no reason why he should have been alone. I've managed many cafes over the years and that was ridiculous to watch to say the least. Poor guy.

Yummy breakfast sandwich, love the truffle aioli and crispy bacon. Great spot near domino park if you're looking to grab something on the way

I was excited to check out this cute and good neighborhood bakery, but I didn't find it outstanding enough for me to go out of my way to return. I tried a special open-faced egg sandwich on foccacia, which was very tasty. The egg was perfectly runny. The dark chocolate brownie was very rich; the concord grapes were an interesting touch, but I would've appreciated more black sesame (the flavor didn't really come through for me and was overpowered by the brownie itself). It was a bit hard and dry on the outside, but the inside was still moist. Other pastries and sweets looked good and very tempting, but I didn't get to try today.