Not impressed. We deliberately skipped dessert at pigeonhole to give this place a try but I wished we hadn’t. The waffles were nothing special and the toppings were scarce. I found the waffles themselves a tad soft and it quickly became soggy with the sauces. Very pricey for mediocrity…
Alisa S.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Silverado, Canada
Waffles are delicious and the pricing is decent. Would definitely get two waffles next time. Not totally thrilled with the order and then seat yourself idea but it does make for a good, quick place to stop and eat. Would like it more if they had a larger drink selection. Cappuccinos and lattes would go perfectly with these waffles in this type of setting.
Vernon L.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Calgary, Canada
Service was good nothing special, although the waffles were relatively cheap and very delicious. I absolutely recommened to anyone who likes waffles
Gin R.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Calgary, Canada
Went to Buttermilk for the first time tonight after randomly seeing it late one night while waiting for a bus across the street. I love the regular Monday night free cinema concept and it’s well-equipped for it — it seemed like a fun date night idea for couples on a budget! The place was cosy with its warm lighting and comfortable seating, luckily being a Monday it was not super busy but you could tell a couple of people were in the know and sat around for the movie. It was a little difficult to find the movie listings in advance so my one suggestion would be for them to advertise on their site that movie listings are posted on their Instagram network(also would help to cross-promote to their social media)! Food-wise, we had the Village ice cream waffle, the savoury Arugula waffle, and a custom banana and whip cream waffle that were all delicious. The waffles were perfectly cooked, texture was great, and there was consistently good flavours across the board. The Arugula waffle combined the peppery green with a spicy kick of chili oil with smooth cheese, the banana cream tasted a LOT like banana cream pie and was a top contender, but probably my favourite was the Village vanilla bean ice cream topped with sticky toffee drizzle with pecans. Cold+Hot=win in my humble opinion. And you can never go wrong with Village. Also had the fresh-squeezed orange juice — it is probably the freshest I’ve ever had! Ridiculously good. Fun fact — this business shares a brotherly sibling connection with Village Ice cream, so I expect good things to follow from Buttermilk as they find their legs(maybe a pizza waffle, or flavoured waffles like green tea matcha as mentioned by another reviewer). There should also be a banana cream pie waffle and/or special seasonal waffles(Pumpkin spice waffles anyone?). Village ice cream does so well I think because they offer new and exciting limited-run flavour combinations alongside classic recipes that appeal to regulars and newcomers alike. Buttermilk needs to adopt that model to really up its game but it’s quite lovely regardless. Definitely go for the game nights or movie nights!
Diana H.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Calgary, Canada
Where do I begin this experience was terrible from the beginning. It took 20 minutes to find parking on a Wednesday. Then when we got inside it wasn’t too busy there were places to sit. Service 2÷5− the front girl taking order was so disorganized and couldn’t get our order right. The food took forever to come. Only reason why I gave 2⁄5 is the waiter who brought the food to our table was polite. 3⁄5 for the waffles. They were okay. The waffle was crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. However the toppings where meh! I had the ham which was okay ask for a side of maple syrup and it’ll make it taste much better. The village waffle with sticky toffee was good but it became soggy by the time ate it. Overall tried it but most likely won’t come back.
Amy M.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Edmonton, Canada
This is a great breakfast, lunch or even dessert venue. You walk in to an open concept, order at the front style diner. The waffle menu is on a chalk board at the front. There is a selection of savoury and sweet waffles. I ended up sharing three waffles with a friend and it was a perfect amount. If you are really hungry I would suggest ordering 2 waffles to yourself. They come out on a baking pan! So cute :) We ordered a cinnamon roll, blueberry and arugula waffle. The arugula was the best! I would definitely go back to try some for just dessert. There are an assortment of waffles with ice cream toppings. I even noticed they play movies on a projector on Monday nights. Great date idea!
Anah D.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Calgary, Canada
We went into Buttermilk for lunch, around noon… it was not too busy and we got to order right away. I just got a simple plain waffle with syrup and strawberries, I wanted to see how good the actual waffle was without the«extras». It wasn’t long at all before a nice server brought it over… I looked at it, all cute and square… then, I took a bite. HOLYWAFFLEHEAVEN. It was crispy but moist but fluffy with a bit of chewy, Deeeelicious! I also got one of their premixed fresh fruit drinks… I forget what they called it but it had watermelon with mint and lime… it was like I was having a little spa party every time I took a sip. So now the task will be to go back and try the more exciting waffles and JUDGE. Savory, here I come!
Diana N.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Calgary, Canada
Good waffles. Not much imagination goes into their offerings but sometimes the basic necessities will work to draw a crowd. Wait is a little long. Watched the staff work at the counter seat and it seemed to be they are having problems with the majority of their waffles still sticking. Should have worked out the biggest kink before opening as to cut down waiting times and food waste.
Asif H.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Calgary, Canada
On my way to work, I stopped in one Saturday morning, treated my staff to waffles, I tried a few different fruit topping waffles. They were delicious, and I am not usually a fan of waffles. This place is nicely done up, simple and delicious. I liked that you can help yourself to tap water, I found the service a bit slow that day but I’m sure it was just keeping up making waffles! My favourite is the plain waffle with butter and syrup. Simple sweet and delicious! A must try for sure. They also have one waffle topped with Village Icecream, that’s gonna be my next to try!
Jenny H.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Calgary, Canada
Tried the lemon curd with goat cheese and cinnamon bun waffle. Both were good, however, unsure if they were worth $ 8& $ 9. As tasty as it was, it’s basically a waffle with special toppings. Perhaps a specialization of the waffle batter itself would give this place an edge. Quinoa waffles? Coconut waffles? Green tea? Taro? Lavender? Maybe a filling in the centre? Feature waffle of the week? Plus all the cool toppings… would turn this place into a more creative and memorable experience. I’m always rooting for businesses to succeed, so will try this place a few more times to see how the menu evolves over time.
Ryan H.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Markham, Canada
Nowadays, every breakfast/lunch restaurant will include waffles on their menu. Usually, it isn’t quite that good. Coming to a waffle specialized store, I was expecting quite a bit. With the same owner as Village Ice Cream, Buttermilk definitely didn’t disappoint. A perfectly crispy waffle with the Village ice cream, pecans, and chocolate sauce on top. Each element paired beautifully with each other, and tasted amazing! Cute décor and spacious, comfortable place, a nice place to visit and try for sure. Definitely a large waffle per order though, so you gotta make sure you’re hungry for it!
Tahiti V.
Calgary, Canada
This is a fabulously decorated little shop that smells so delicious. We visited late on a Friday evening, it was busy but not packed. the young lady at the front counter was super bubbly and made some suggestions, as we weren’t sure what we wanted. The menu is very small. They currently only have sweet waffles to choose from, but they all looked delicious. We ended up ordering the Village Waffle(Village ice cream, caramel, whip cream and pecans) The waffles were warm and soft, and of course they used all the best ingredients. The only detractor for me is that for $ 15 for two waffles, for the portion size, it’s on the expensive side. Needless to say, a great little place for a date, a group meet or somewhere to take mom.