I got the El Fuego omelette and it was simply amazing. Cooked perfectly, hot and fresh, 10/10. Server Sabino gave swift and friendly service with a smile. I'll definitely be telling my friend/family about this place! read more

We went to broken yolk in costa mesa for brunch. The food was great and our server Carlos F. was fantastic. He took great care of us by providing fast and friendly service with good food recommendations. read more

Found this place last minute and was a great breakfast choice. Great menu selection, had quick and efficient service with our server Sabino, food was delicious, and positive vibes. No complaints. Would definitely come back to try out more of their stuff! read more

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

I was coming from about 17-20 minutes away and selected the waiting list from YELP. As a party of 1, I had a short wait until I was sat. From when I was sat until I got my meal, it was about 40 minutes. The place was packed! I got an iced coffee and had to ask for a refill. All staff was nice, it just took a L O N G time for my food. I grabbed the pics late. (Sorry.) I ordered the lemon ricotta short stack and eggs and bacon on the side. The pancakes? Sooo good. With blueberries on top! The eggs and bacon were cooked as I asked. It was a nice surprise for pancakes like this. They were VERY tasty. The long wait could have been because they forgot to put in my order. But a least it did not disappoint. Not my first time at a Broken Yolk Cafe, but my first time at this location. PS: I am glad I had my fan with me. It was warm. Oh! And they had a balloon artist coming around to tables. (Not mine. ) They were cute. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Lemon ricotta pancakes. Short stack (2). SOOOO good!! I used butter only for them. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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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

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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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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After a busy morning of appointments, I decided to go this spot. I got the sope Benedict and it was delicious. Service was great and the mood here is comfy. It reminds me of a spot I'd be if on vacation. It took my worries away for a little bit! The kid meal is worth every bit, fluffy pancake and eggs. I left overly satisfied and had leftovers for the day. Price is budget friendly and don't forget to sign in for rewards! 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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Had a great brunch while visiting California for the weekend. Everything is reasonably priced. The food was good. The service was excellent. Sabino was kind and efficient. We sat outside near the fountain and enjoyed our mimosas. read more

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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I'm honestly impressed by this breakfast chain. I had the smoked salmon benedict, the eggs were perfectly poached and good hollandaise sauce. The English muffin had a good crisp under a mountain of arugula. A lot of the food here is a decent serving size, even the water cups are extra large. It was fairly packed inside and outside on a Monday morning. As a table of 5 we were seated in the back and it affected the service. I would have appreciated one more check in, but our server got the standard check ins done and our meals were served at the same time. read more

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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We waited 15 min to get warm coffee and an iced tea. Forgot the water. Ordered. 52 minutes later we got our meals. We'll most of them. Wrong sides. Stale toast, good hashbrowns, lukewarm eggs, sad bacon. Been at broken yolk in nevada and loved it. So sad Maybe no one wants to work anymore. Left dirty dishes on 4 tables around us. Still there after we left. Cannot recommend., read more

Love coming here. Their blueberry muffins come out nice and warm where the butter just melts right in! They are super yummy. Also their breakfasts are really good. Had the chorizo omelette which was pretty tasty, although was a little sad it did not automatically come with sour cream. However, it does come with a little bit of guacamole on top of it. Enjoyed the home fried potatoes as they had the right balance of crispiness but not too crispy. The iced tea is very refreshing. It comes in a very large cup which is nice compared to some places that come in a tiny cup. I also enjoyed the fact that they did not rush us out the door when we came in 30 minutes before closing. My husband had pancakes and added banana to them and he was surprised by the size of the pancake and really enjoyed it as well as the sausage. I ordered bacon and asked for extra crispy and when it did arrive, it was not crispy so I did have to ask to make it crispier. They did and it was perfect. I enjoyed our server as he did a great job. We will definitely return here. Be sure to join their rewards program so that you can earn discounts and free items. Also, if you come on a weekend, be sure to join their wait-list on the app or website. The place is clean and can get a bit noisy when they are busy. But overall eating here is an enjoyable experience. read more

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I stopped in for brunch with my son and we were sat right away. Our server Sabino, was attentive and we got our food really quickly, especially for a Saturday morning. I had the croissant sandwich and my son had the Cali omelette, both were amazing. Thanks for the great service and we'll be back soon! read more

Our favorite place to have brunch! The patio is super dog friendly and they're always nice enough to bring us out a water bowl for her! The food and lattes are also always delicious and our server, Sabino was great! Would definitely recommend read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - dog friendly patio - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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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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

Broken Yolk Cafe - Patio with anniversary breakfast 'dessert', yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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

Broken Yolk Cafe - The greatest banana Short Stack Pancakes (2) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came here for brunch. The service is very good. The mimosas are even better. The French toast is delicious. I requested curly fries, they were $1 more but it was worth it. They don't normally serve those but they made it happen. read more

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

Broken Yolk Cafe - Flower balloon from balloon artist at Broken Yolk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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

Broken Yolk Cafe - Avocado Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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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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Food was great! Service was even better. Sabino is the best! Would highly recommend to anyone!

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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As usual, my Eggs Benedict were fabulous. I had friendly and attentive service from Sabino. He kept my coffee mug filled and came by numerous times to make sure everything was to my liking. read more

Carlos f are server was very positive and friendly person made my sons birthday special this morning he love he's blueberries muffins food was great and service every works team work great place to eat thank you read more

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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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

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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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

Broken Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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

Broken Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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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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.

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