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| - Good news for Butterfield's. After a couple years or so of having altered the menu, it appears that they have brought back the ever-so-popular oven baked specialties.
Although the menu is not 100 percent the same as before, having brought back the baby apple pancake and dutch baby have made the trip up to Scottsdale worth the trip for an indulgent breakfast.
Aside from the noisy and busy environment, and tacky but fitting decor, Butterfield's does have some stand-out items on their menu. From the fresh-squeezed juices (albeit small and overpriced portions) to the unique egg specialties and pastry items, this is the place for an occasional breakfast treat when you want something a bit more upscale than the traditional chain diners.
The highlight on the menu, in my opinion, is the baked baby apple pancake. Prepare for the 30 minute wait, and if you want any shot in being able to finish a decent portion of the plate-sized "pancake", don't eat anything before your visit. The large treat comes to the table piping hot and is puffed up a couple of inches tall. Although all of the caramelized apples and brown sugar are begging to be eaten at the moment's notice, do yourself a favor and wait another 5 minutes to avoid burning your mouth and ruining the rest of your meal with this fresh-out-of-the-oven delight.
The apple pancake (more like an apple pie that you can have all to yourself), is packed with the equivalent of no less than at least 2 granny smith apples. The thick, doughy crust and the sticky and crunchy brown sugar topping keep you forking for more. Despite the time it may take you to work through this beast, the steam keeps pouring out.
The service is pretty decent, but with the crowd of people and all of the glass and ceramic cups and plates, the clatter and chatter can get very ear piercing. If you come on the weekend, expect a long wait, but the staff moves tables quickly and the restaurant is nice and clean.
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