Just had breakfast at the Broken Yolk in La Costa. Service was fantastic. We were seated right away and the food came out quickly. The French toast was just ok. The grandkids loved their waffle. The strawberry smoothie was great too. Our server , CBecerra was great. He even offered to get me a coffee to go! read more

Rylan is a wonderful welcome super sweet and attentive! Andrea is our favorite she is always on top of it, knows her stuff and has sharp and sweet service. Huevos rancheros are a must and gluten free pancakes. Bathroom is always clean, overall vibe is cute. Highly recommend! read more

Go to Broken Yolk Carlsbad La Costa for Good food, great service. Carlos and Andrea are awesome!

Service is always friendly. Pancake and French toast offerings are unique , super sweet, and pretty tasty! Short stacks are plenty IMO. I usually get an omelette, family gets cinna stack pancakes combo. Giant portions - we always go home with enough food for tomorrow. Kid really likes the smoothies but to me they're a bit too pricey to get every time. Plan on spending a little less than 20 per person. Smoothies are half the price of a meal which is why we only get them occasionally. read more

Great food, great vibes, awesome service! We loved our server, his name was Carlos! He was a gem

Oscar and the rest of the staff were great! The food was excellent. The atmosphere was very pleasant.

The food is so so, but boy is it badly managed. I got on the waitlist and when I got there, there were multiple lines and no one could tell which line is for what. When I finally got to check in, I was told that their system was down and it was first come l, first served. So I got in the waitlist and then got in line for nothing. Half an hour wasted. Obviously, I left, but it's a reminder not to go to a business that is so poorly managed. They,d put a bunch of children in charge! read more

Really enjoy eating breakfast here, superior food, superior service. Not all broken yolks are the same. We especially enjoy seeing Carlos a special waiter that brightens our morning. It has standard breakfast fare plus fancy dishes if you wanna go that way. There's also a lunch menu. So , this weekend I highly recommend visiting the Broken Yolk on El Camino in Carlsbad, and say hi to Carlos for me! read more

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Always delightful staff and great food prepared just the way we ask. Never made to feel rushed whether it is very busy or near closing. Always accommodating. Customer service does still exist! read more

Breakfast is spot on the bomb and Maria's service is the best! Chicken Fried Steak and chocolate chip pancakes are our favorite!

Oscar, our server was fantastic! The food was great..... fresh fruit was very nice!!!!

Carlos is the best server ever! Great food, great value in a relaxed atmosphere. Recommend.

Bloody Mary and Mimosa flights were delicious! Great service from Carlos and Andrea! Holiday decorations are warm and welcoming! See you soon! read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Bloody Mary and Mimosa flights Great service from Carlos and Andrea! Love the food and decorations! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Awesome service from our waiter Carlos. Food was delicious and was served very quickly. We sat at a table that was next to a window and it was bright and inviting. Restaurant and restrooms were clean. Only bummer, no senior pricing. Either way, Carlos was fantastic, food was hot and I walked out full and with a smile . read more

Great experience, all the waiter had great service and were very nice and welcoming. Might be my new favorite restaurant. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The air conditioning is broken on the one side of the restaurant and it was very warm for a summer day. The waiters and waitresses were very hot as well. The food was great. The service was great, but I don't think I can go back in the summer when it's that hot in that restaurant. Today we were planning to try the new restaurant, The Henry but they told us we had to eat breakfast outside so I chose the Broken Yoke instead to eat inside and it was still too hot. read more

The food and the service is always excellent here we enjoy visiting with all the staff. Our server Maria was great. Myself and my family are here just about every Sunday. But it sure was hot today! The service and the food is absolutely worth sitting through the heat, but looks like the owners are fighting the air conditioners again. I'm sure they'll get them fixed quickly. Putting your number. read more

Employees are given too many jobs and none of them get done well. Server is expected to wait on a dozen tables; do hosting and seating; take payments at the register. Busser doesn't notice empty coffee cups. Food runners bring out 40% of the food correctly. Meanwhile; manager walks around handing out cards for free waffles to make up for the poor service. Food is good; but the floor is managed poorly. read more

I've been to a few Broken Yolk, I enjoyed this one by far. Never felt too packed, quick service, and the food was freshly made. My wife and I will coming back to this location read more

We were greeted by the hostess Danielle. 2/3 of our party went to the location in Oceanside where they had a 25 minute wait. We were seated and given coffee and plenty of time for our party to reunite with us. The food was amazing! Shout out to Gloria Adriana. and Oscar. The menu is expensive and varied. All six of us were able to find something really good, and this included two children. Our granddaughter really likedthe chicken and waffles! The Lavazza coffee is the best. Great service, great food. This is the place to come for brunch. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Family enjoying our time at the Broken Yolk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This was such an incredible experience. From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed with such a warm hello, checked in, and sat right away... even though it was busy! The server gave me multiple good suggestions (even though the menu is large) and everything was delicious. They gave me no problems using the coupons I brought and I felt so happy being here! It was SUCH A GOOD EXPERIENCE. Shout out to the manager Danielle for making my whole morning. read more

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Good food and a lot of choices. Friendly service and great food suggestions from Garcia .

Well... here we go. The good? The hostess was actually really nice--friendly, polite, and let me sit wherever I wanted. I picked a spot near the door so I could eat and leave quickly. She even checked on me while I was waiting and brought my drink without any issue. The salad? Honestly, really good. I asked for extra feta (and didn't mind paying for it), and they didn't disappoint. No complaints about the food. Now the not-so-great part... The service was slow. Like... noticeably slow. I sat there waiting long enough to start debating if I should just pay for my drink and go somewhere else. Eventually the server showed up, I ordered, and yeah--the food was good, but the wait kind of killed the vibe. What really didn't sit right with me was waiting forever just to get my check. Someone who came in after me got theirs first, and I'm just sitting there like... I have to get to work. Then when I finally get my bill, the server tells me I can go pay at the counter--as if I didn't already know how that works. Overall, the food was good, but the experience? Just... meh. Not terrible, not great. I'm honestly not sure if I'll be back. read more

Not good, Excellent! Food is great quality, quantity and consistent. The menu has a variety of choices for breakfast and lunch. BYC also provides a nice selection of beverages coffee and coffee drinks, teas and matcha, lattes and brunch drinks like mimosa's. Service. I have always had a pleasant or better experience at the La Costa restaurant. Weekends you need to set your expectations for a wait during the 9AM-Noon hours. From the host/hostess, to bus staff, to waiter/waitress and manager I have found them to be polite under stress, patient, thoughtful and kind. The new manager Danielle, is my favorite manager to date. She wants everyone to feel welcome and enjoy their experience. Ambience. This location has both inside and outside seating. I prefer inside where the temperature is comfortable and the big windows allow lots of natural light. The newer interior is inviting and during the holidays the restaurant is decorated with tasteful decor. Some visitors post negative comments and I am saddened by them. I believe those that do not understand the restaurant business should do a little research before they are eager to post their uneducated thoughts. Just because you have access to a computer doesn't make you a great reviewer. La Costa Broken Yolk is a well run and fine operation. If it wasn't there would not be so many regulars. We, the regulars, are like Cheers where everyone knows your name. Come join us for some good food, fun atmosphere, great Carlsbad neighbors. This can be your breakfast spot too. read more

Service, excellent. Wait time, great, food, delicious. My one and only issue is that the spoon I was originally given for my soup was disgustingly dirty. Almost lost my appetite because of it. However, everything else was great. My server, above and beyond. A misstep once in a great while is tolerable. Won't prevent me from returning. Now, if it happens again, well...... A grilled cheese dipped in my tomato basil soup, uggggg soooo sooooo yum! My one and only complaint, not a complaint really, just a comment is that I don't care for blueberries and I forgot to request to have them left off read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Soup,salad, sandwich combo. I've got tomato basil soup, very berry salad and half a grilled cheese. Scrumptious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Such a great find! We are visiting and heading North back home and came across the Broken Yoke Cafe in Carlsbad. We were immediately greeted and seated by the hostess...super sweet and welcoming. I love the patriotic decor, all ready for the 4th of July. Fun, comfortable environment. Our waiter tended to us quickly, making excellent recommendations. The food came out quickly and hot...so delicious! Loved the mom's omelette and cinnacakes pancakes. Our waiter, Carlos, was so nice, attentive and sent me off with a to go cup of my coffee. If we are ever back in Carlsbad we will definitely stop here again. read more

Had a very pleasant experience. From the time I walked in and the staff was fantastic and attentive. Carlos my server was very good. Food came quickly and tasted great. read more

Perhaps not the best place for children. Had two hangry children/ ticking time bombs with us... waiter clearly prioritized drinks and food order for the two all-adult parties that came in after us. After the other table got their food and we hadn't even order ours. We decided to walk out. Very disappointing in our local breakfast joint. read more

Was in the area on a trip with my sister. We wanted breakfast. Joined the virtual waitlist on Yelp and only had to wait about 15 minutes for a table on a Saturday. Service was quick and coffee was good. They had a vegan egg scramble which made my day. They used Just Egg, Beyond Sausage, and spinach and mushrooms. Served over sliced potatoes. So so so delicious, I wish every restaurant would understand that you can make good vegan food. I asked them to leave out the bell peppers (don't like them) and the avocado (allergy), and it was not an issue. My sister wasn't feeling well and just wanted plain scrambled eggs and plain white toast, and they were able to accommodate that as well without making us feel like we were too much trouble. I will for sure go back if I am in the area. read more

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was great, the food was excellent. Adriana made us feel right at had to come back a second day while we were in town.

I grew up in the restaurant industry. The food here is consistently delicious, the service genuine. A very "local" atmosphere, so a great spot if you're traveling. The Belgian waffle is awesome, as is ALL the rest. Enjoy! read more

The food is always good & we love the servers Carlos, Andrea & Chris. However, the manager is not good. She leaves you waiting at the door with other people who may or may not be checked in. She doesn't handle busy times well, and seems incompetent as a manager, which makes the experience less than positive read more

Incredibly personable service here! The owner even came to our table to introduce himself... Such an upbeat and friendly vibe here, a wonderful start to any day! Food is fantastic... Just a great spot all around! read more

My boyfriend and I went here for brunch after a workout. The food is great but the drinks were magnificent. Our server Carlos went above and beyond and made our drinks not only tasty but also very appealing. I got a Bloody Mary flight and my boyfriend got a mimosa flight. It made our experience more fun. Carlos was also very attentive and brought uplifting energy to our cute little Tuesday brunch date and we will both be coming back and hope to be served by Carlos again. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Mimosa flight - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We love dining here. It's one of our favorite breakfast spots. We come here regularly and our favorite waitress is Andrea. She always gives excellent service, makes us feel welcomed to every single time and the food is always fabulous. read more

Andrea R. and Carlos, at the Carlsbad location, absolutely made our day; super friendly, helpful, kind, and out-of-this-world funny. Our experience exceeded our expectations and left us wanting more. Please keep them around, give them a raise, a promotion, an award. People like them are few and far between and appreciated beyond words. Incidentally, our breakfast was good too but the service was somehow even better. Keep up the good work. We will be back and we'll make sure to tell friends, family and neighbors about our phenomenal experience. read more

Good food, great service and my family went during busy brunch time on a Sunday and we were seated pretty quickly. Food was super yummy, ordered chilaquiles, pancakes and a mimosa..... all were delicious and my daughter's steak and eggs were equally as yummy. Would definitely recommend for a breakfast/brunch outing. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Chilaquiles Bowl New York Steak & Eggs Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

My mom loves Broken Yolk in La Costa. It's her go-to spot and she's there at least once a week, so of course we went for her birthday today. Everything was fine until we tried to do something small but meaningful. A candle for her birthday. Nothing fancy. We asked quietly so it would be a surprise. Instead, someone came to the table and said, "Sorry, we don't have desserts in the morning to put a candle in." Like... what? It's not about the dessert. It's a candle. Stick it in a pancake. A muffin. Literally anything. Or just bring it out. Don't announce the whole thing and kill the vibe. They missed the point and made it awkward. My mom didn't say anything, but I could tell she was disappointed. The food is still fine and she'll probably keep going, but they need to be better about simple moments like this. It matters. read more

It's SUCH a nice feeling knowing I can show up when the restaurant opens (so early!) and immediately get excellent service from every employee! I have to shout out Carlos specifically- he's consistently gone above and beyond with his service- he's certainly a reason I have come back multiple times. Carlos clearly makes everyone, not just myself, feel welcome here and obviously makes it his job to ensure the customers are cared for. read more

The food was great, avocado and feta toast. They were able to substitute the poached egg with scrambled eggs. Also, requested a side of Tiki toast. All were delicious. Danielle did a great job with service. Thumbs up experience! read more