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Casually cool with amazing sandwiches and pastries, the South End Buttery is exactly the kind of place you want to live within walking distance of. Tucked into a quaint area of the South End filled with posh brownstone walk-ups and hip furniture stores, this neighborhood gem is open from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily, allowing ample opportunity to satisfy cravings on a whim.
Upon entry to the restaurant, step into the bustling cafe space with cheerful yellow walls and a display case filled with pastries worth salivating over. Though there are two quieter rooms, I prefer sitting in the main room, which gets fantastic natural light and presents a constant stream of Bostonians for people watching. On a nice day, try and snag a seat on the tiny outdoor patio, which is pet-friendly.
While I’ve never been for dinner, I have tried – and loved – their plain croissant, pecan sticky bun and seven layer bar. Their iced coffee is lovely, but fair warning – the large size is huge! The sandwiches are truly the star of the show here, especially the Curried Chicken Salad, which is worth every deliciously messy bite.
Though the South End Buttery has many high points, I wish that they also made their salads to order instead of having them available at the takeaway counter. I’m guessing that this is only a lunchtime issue, but after seeing the delicious made to order sandwiches arrive at our table, I would have swooned over a more innovative salad menu.
The South End Buttery is located at 314 Shawmut Avenue at the corner of Union Park in the South End. For more information, please visit their website: www.southendbuttery.com