Amazing food. We had lemon ricotta pancakes, and a couple of the Benedicts. There wasn't one thing that wasn't delicious. Atmosphere is cute and servers are friendly and helpful. Great service. Our server Sabino was great and friendly. read more

Sabino was amazing when helping us this morning! He made sure that both my husband and I had our drinks refilled and made sure to double check if we needed anything throughout our morning. The food was excellent per usual and it was a perfect day to come to The Broken Yolk as it was not as congested as it normally is on a weekend. Sabino, thank you for being a polite and respectful person, we appreciate your service read more

Excellent service, Sabino was very kind and took good care of us during our meal. Please keep serving Lavazza, the coffee is delicious!

Breakfast was great 10 out of 10 Server Sabino J (2024) was a great server accommodating when I came in with my mother which she's in a walker gave us the option of outside patio and was very patient with us throughout the entire dinie in. ambience was great read more

Disappointing. I've been here once before, and the wait was long but it was a busy hour and made sense. This time, however, there were only a couple other tables around us, and we had been waiting for an hour after ordering. Tables around us had been in the same boat, some of which had not even ordered. We asked several of the staff while we were there how long it would be until we had our food, and each time we heard that they would check on it. Not one person came back to update us. I would love to give this place another shot, and I probably will in some time. As of now, though, this was a disappointing visit. read more

I'd give this a zero if possible. Let me preface this with the fact they were busy but not unreasonably. For instance our wait time to be seated was only 5 minutes. The hostess was sweet and lovely. However, once seated, everything took a nose dive. After it taking forever to even have a waiter greet us and take our order, we then waited 1 hour to get our food and finally walked out. Every table around us had similar issue. Coffees went cold and empty, waters bone dry. When asking the waiter, manager, and hostess all at separate times, for a status of our order (mind you, none of them came to us at any point to check on us), they each said they'd check but never returned. This is our third time giving this place a chance, only to find it worse each time. (One time they added items to our check we never ordered). Hopefully their management reads this and takes real action. For the rest of us, until they get it together, save you time and aggravation. read more

Food: 4/5 Decor: 4/5 SERVICE: 0/5 Food was good when we eventually got it. I know the chef know what they are doing but a waiting staff that has food runners and drink runners that can't take your order is ridiculous! I sat and asked 3 different people to take our order til finally our server came. Ask for an extra plate from one person gets ignored and have to ask another. As our dining experience continued. I watched as each table had to get up and ask to be served. Combination with the younger tall kid and guy with a neck tattoo. Worst service. read more

Broken Yolk is such a solid brunch spot in OC. We came in for brunch and everything we ordered was delicious with really generous portions. We got the Tiki Toast, Golden State Benedict, Ranchero Skillet with sunny side eggs, mimosa flights, and a strawberry smoothie. The Tiki Toast was fluffy, sweet. The Golden State Benedict (my fave) was rich and creamy with perfectly cooked eggs and super flavorful. The Ranchero Skillet was super filling. Service was friendly and attentive, food came out quickly, and the overall vibe was really fun and welcoming. There's plenty of seating and parking too. Definitely a spot we'd come back to for brunch again. read more

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Nice outdoor patio! Inside can be kind of loud when it's busy. We had Mom's and Meat Lovers omelettes, both very good. Spinach was super fresh tasting. We mentioned it was our anniversary and our server Sabino brought out a surprise plate of a fresh baked muffin with whipped cream. read more

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First time at this location on a Sunday for brunch and happily we didn't have to wait longer than 5 minutes! We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Our waiter was Alex and he was very friendly and helpful with menu items. The food was very yummy! I had the smoked salmon Benedicts and my friend had the California omelette. Their home style potatoes seemed more like messy hash browns (we had to double check with waiter) but otherwise good. Very happy with experience! read more

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The greatest banana pancakes ever!!! Service was impeccable. David was attentive and our coffee and water was always full. The coffee is so good! What a pleasant breakfast we just had and we will definitely be back. read more

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The food always fresh and good! The service was awesome. Sabino was like our own personal waiter. Making sure we were doing well. He was busy, but pleasant and polite. Just a nice change to the less seasoned servers and millennials. read more

Overall, the experience was okay. I felt like the menu sounded better than the food tasted. My husband's Sope Benedict was more enjoyable than my Fiesta Burrito. The Sope Benedict, featuring fried sopes filled with shredded beef and topped with poached eggs, homemade ranchero sauce, sliced avocado, fresh salsa, cotija cheese, and sour cream, was flavorful. In contrast, my Fiesta Burrito, which included scrambled eggs with onion, bell pepper, tomato, shredded beef, and cheddar cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla and smothered in homemade salsa verde, had too much cheese and the green salsa was not as expected. read more

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So, I think I'm rating this spot up to a four star based mostly on the coffee... My wife and I met a friend couple here and overall it is a good place to get some good food. I got a Golden State Benedict and it was quite good. I can't say it was great as I'm probably a more traditionalist when it comes to eggs Benedict. This one had avocado with bacon on English muffins, hollandaise sauce and Sriracha which seemed like a good combination and is what drew me in. My wife got lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberries. I tried a bite and they were good but again not great. And she did get a couple bites with onion which is not good while eating pancakes. The place is busy and the interior is very loud so if you're going to meet with people ask to be seated outside so you can hear each other. The outside area is nice but the chairs are a heavy metal which makes getting seated and getting up a bit problematic. The service was pretty good and very helpful. We went late morning so I did see some lunch items going past us and the club sandwich as well as the burgers looked quite tasty. The coffee was definitely worthwhile for sure. We both got the messy caramel latte and enjoyed them. We'll go back and try lunch next time. read more

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Sabino was a delightful server! our food came out promptly and was delicious. They have ample outdoor seating and get lovely breezes.

The prices were good, but the food was bland. I believe I got the avocado toast and it was just too much avocado. It was very messy and needed more seasoning. Bae got the steak and eggs, and it was so lackluster. Steak tasted like sadness and the eggs were overcooked. Hash browns were a little better with some crunch. Crowded spot with good portions, but that's about it. There's better breakfast spots in Costa Mesa for sure. It's a family friendly environment with balloon artists walking around and coloring books available, but if you're looking for a spot with tasty food, I cannot recommend this. read more

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Sabine was amazing!! They let us stay even when it was about to close and I had a great time. Service and food was on point. Would recommend everytime! read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while, and I'm so glad we finally did today! The food was amazing, and the service was incredibly fast. Our server Carlos F took great care of us--he checked in often and gave excellent recommendations. The atmosphere was welcoming and felt like the perfect family breakfast spot. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be coming back! read more

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A solid, classic breakfast/brunch spot! They don't take reservations, but weekends are always crowded here! Plenty of parking in the shopping plaza's large lot. They also have both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is quite extensive, so I can see why it's a great spot for families and groups. They literally offer all-things breakfast related--benedicts, omelets, pancakes, waffles, French toast, crepes, skillets, "South of the Border" dishes, and more. I enjoyed the dishes I tried from the "South of the Border" section of the menu. They do a good Chilaquiles Bowl! It comes with corn tortillas, red or green sauce (you can also ask for both!), jack cheese, two eggs, red onion, cilantro, and sour cream. Very tasty, and the portion size is huge! I also liked their Sope Benedict. This comes with two thick, crispy corn tortillas filled with shredded beef and topped with poached eggs, ranchero sauce, sliced avocado, salsa, cotija cheese, and sour cream. The beef is tender and flavorful. It also comes with a side item. The Hash Skillet is good as well. It comes with homefried potatoes, corned beef hash, onions, and bell peppers. Then it's topped with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and green onions. There's a lot going on in this skillet, but it works! It's basically all the classic breakfast ingredients throw into one plate. Lastly, I'd recommend the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes! I'm usually a savory breakfast person, but it was nice to add on a short stack (2) of pancakes for a little sweetness. The pancakes are quite large, so I would recommend splitting it with someone! They were very fluffy and come with blueberries, a lemon wedge, and are dusted with powdered sugar. Our server also brought us some butter, and there's syrup available on the table. read more

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Gigantic portions, tasty food, fantastic service. Came here to try a drink recommended to me and had no idea how much we would enjoy the food. Will definitely be coming back. The Bloody Mary flight is calling my name still upset I don't order it..... read more

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Considering we went on a Saturday morning at prime brunch hour, the wait to be seated was only 20 mins. With that though, the restaurant was very loud with lots of chatter from surrounding tables. The food took a long while to get to our table. I ordered the chicken & waffles Benedict, absolutely delicious! My family ordered the Californian omelette and fried chicken & eggs and they said it was mediocre. What really stood out during our visit was the balloon artist who visited our table! She made a super cute pink and purple flower for my one year old. My baby loved it! All in all, it was a good experience! read more

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I've heard so much about Broken Yolk, but I did not love my experience. My partner and I came in on a weekend morning. Many seats were taken, but we passed plenty of tables as they led us to the patio, which only had two tables sat -- both had dogs with them. I'm not sure why we, dogless, were sat outside. The weather was nice though, so we didn't sweat it. My partner enjoyed his American Breakfast. I did not enjoy my Avocado Toast. The avocado was VERY ripe, a little too ripe for me and browning in a few spots. The egg on top was okay. I've heard such good things about Broken Yolk. Maybe fruit and veggie focused meals are not their strong suit. read more

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Great food and excellent service! Sabino was our server and he was very attentive, had great suggestions and got everything right! Food was delicious. Chai latte is delicious. Chill place. read more

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This is my first time at this Broken Yolk. This particular locations has great service, very clean and great food. We enjoyed avocado toast and eggs Benedict. Raymond was our server and he' was perfect. read more

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Great breakfast/brunch spot! This was my first time here. They have a lot of menu items. I loved all of the fall themed items like the pumpkin spice pancakes and espresso pumpkin'tini. I came here on a Sunday and Monday. It gets busy on the weekends but I was able to get served quickly. They have a lot of seating options. They have indoor, bar top, and outdoor seating. The service was quick and friendly. Also, I loved the music they have playing. read more

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Just had brunch here and everything was exceptional ! While the food was delicious, Sabino made sure I was happy and taken care of. His attentiveness and humor makes me want to come back again! When you dine here, make sure to ask for Sabino! read more

We came here for my father's birthday but we've been coming here for ages. The menu has so much variety and there's always something for everyone. The service is so good and staff are always warm and friendly. Sabino was very helpful and kind. Try to get patio seating; it's very elegant but casual. read more

Such a good breakfast place. Very good service and the place is clean. Definitely recommend coming here to eat brunch.

Sabino was our server today and also greeted and seated us. I ordered the hash skillet and my sister ordered Machaca. Our beverages were in huge cups and came out quickly. Sabino checked on us right after our dishes arrived yo make sure we were okay. He also offered take out containers for our food and drinks. We were stuffed after our meals and had a pleasant experience. read more

Broken Yolk is my go-to spot for breakfast for me and my fiancé. Whenever friends or family visit, we love taking them here for a nice brunch. One of the best things about this place is that it is dog friendly, which is perfect because we have a Maltipoo that we love bringing everywhere. The food is always delicious. We especially love the Nutella crepes and omelettes, but honestly, everything we've tried has been flavorful and satisfying. You really can't go wrong with whatever you order. The atmosphere is welcoming and cozy, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a meal and spend time together. It is always super busy during the weekends, but make sure to go online and take a virtual stand in line. It is worth it. We truly love this place and keep coming back. read more

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I got the Golden State Benedict with hash browns. The portions are pretty big and it kept me full for breakfast and lunch. It was kind of a "California" style eggs benedict with runny egg yolk, avocado, bacon and a crispy bread bottom. Delicious and very filling and all the flavors worked well together. read more

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Definitely one of my favorite spots for brunch dates with my sister food is ALWAYS delicious!! Thank you to our waiter Sabino for the amazing friendly service, definitely made the experience amazing once again! read more

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Sabino & the rest of the staff were amazing & attentive. Food was also very filling and tasty! Definitely would come back. read more

Sabino, was an amazing server ! thank you do mu ch for the help and me feel welcomed. good food

Came on a busy weekend but the wait was short. Breakfast was delicious and service was spot on. Big menu and the mood to set the weekend or day is perfect. read more

This was my first time at this location, normally I go to the one closer to me in Mission Viejo. This location was very nice as well. The food and service are always fantastic. I came with some friends during the holidays for a gift exchange brunch. There was a real Grinch character there, a backdrop for pictures, someone making balloon candy canes, and the staff were wearing ugly holiday sweaters. I love that they got all into it. Overall fantastic experience, great food, A+! read more

Kicked off my birthday with breakfast at one of my favorite places...Broken Yolk. My brother, sis-in-law and husband took me to begin my day o' celebrating and I'm so glad they did. Once again it was a great dining experience and I got my breakfast choice for free because it was bday which is a nice benefit of being a Broken Yolk rewards member. We felt very taken care of from the moment we sat down to signing the check. I also need to point out that it was a very busy time of day for the Broken Yolk but not once did we feel it. Our server, food, outside table and ambiance were all fantastic which was perfect for beginning a very special day for me. I felt it necessary to post another review for this establishment because it just proves to be consistently deserving of 5 stars and that's worth noting. read more

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Solid brunch place, but nothing too memorable. They have the typical breakfast and lunch menu options: breakfast burritos, pancakes, French toast, crepes. The cinnamon French toast was good (according to my nephew). I ordered the avocado toast with a side of ham -- thick slab of ham, so beware! We had a party of 12 on new year's eve and they were able to accommodate us since we called ahead. Lots of free parking in the complex. read more

Our waiter Sabino was amazing! very personable and kind. food was great! always a good time when we come

Food is average at best, service was poor, rude waitstaff and took 30 mins to get our food. Still over $80 for 4 people also!!! read more