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Buttercup

75 E 16th St, Chicago, IL

★★★★★4.6(104 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Buttercup is a charming South Loop spot that seamlessly transitions from cozy daytime coffee shop to sophisticated evening cocktail bar, all with a fun 1940s speakeasy aesthetic. Their creative signature drinks like the Sugar Cookie Latte and Lavender Sea Salt truly stand out, paired with exceptional French-inspired pastries and Italian-influenced food that locals rave about—the heated ham and cheese croissant alone has earned comparisons to Paris bakeries. It's the kind of welcoming, well-designed space that works equally well for a solo coffee moment or gathering a group of friends, whether you're stopping by in the morning or settling in for an evening drink.

What to expect

Matcha & teaMeetingsLate nightsSignature drinksTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksSlow sitPastries

Google Reviews

Daniela Gonzalez
★★★★★2 months ago

I typically get the Sugar Cookie Latte here and it’s excellent. I also got the cinnamon roll this time and it was amazing. Perfectly sweet and freshly made! This is my favorite coffee shop in South Loop and I always look forward to returning.

Ella Seuberling
★★★★★2 months ago

cute and cozy daytime cafe turned evening bar. good seating and enough room for a medium sized group 5-6 ppl if you can grab a booth. bartenders are super friendly! the drink menu has some fun options for both eh cafe and bar and some non alc drinks as well. didn’t get to try the pastries + food but maybe next time!

Pooja Naik
★★★★★4 months ago

Super stoked this is in our neighborhood. Another awesome spot by Former bears player Izzy Idoneje! Half coffee shop and half cocktail bar with some delicious food and drinks. All Italian inspired! The Music is so good too! Loved it, we needed this!

hojichaboricha
★★★★★4 months ago

Buttercup is the best bakery in Printer’s Row South Loop area by far. I cannot believe the heated ham and cheese croissant is even better than anything I’ve tried in the two weeks spent in Paris before returning to Chicago—didn’t know what I was looking for was just minutes away from home. The customer service here is attentive, initiative, friendly and upbeat. I’ve already been here 4 times and impressed every time. I absolutely adore and back this place.

Theo Economos
★★★★★5 months ago

Been a South Loop dweller for some time now, yet never heard of this place. Absolutely adored it. Fun swanky/speakeasy 1940s/50s vibe inside. We came in the morning and had both the Lavender Sea Salt latte along with the Maple Sea Salt Chai latte. Both were fantastic. Highly recommend for anyone in the area or even passing by. It turns into a cocktail bar after 4pm which Id like to try next.

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