I heard big things about Butterfield's, and the huge crowd and wait seemed to give credibility to the hype. We waited about 20 minutes on a Monday morning, which is pretty long for a weekday.
I ordered the Eggs Benedict, which is my breakfast staple. I was disappointed as soon as my food arrived. The hollandaise didn't pass my visual test... too light in color, too runny looking. I took a bite and knew my instincts were correct. It had a "grainy" texture and was just ok. Hollandaise is the key to a good Benedict. Anyone can serve an English muffin, Canadian bacon and poached eggs. Hollandaise is what requires a little magic. My hash browns were also a touch undercooked for my liking.
It was "A-OK," but nothing more than that. 3 stars.