Food: 4/5 we got the Golden State Eggs Benedict and the Ranchero Skillet. Everything was good, fresh, and balanced. Wish the hash browns came out a little more crispy but I think you can request that upon order. Service: 5/5 Our server was Sabimo and he took good care of us. Our requests (extra condiments/ utensils) came out immediately and he was genuine on making sure we had a nice time. read more

Our server was super nice and friendly. The food was absolutely delicious. The place is super spacious with indoor seatings and outdoor. It was my first time here and I had an amazing experience. I would definitely come back here. Shout out to our server Carlos! read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Hash Skillet, Churro French Toast, Betty's Southern Biscuit & Gravy, Make Create Your Own Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Cliff Notes Price Range: Medium Parking: Free Perk: French Toast Non-Perk: Can't think of one Ambiance: Breakfast Restaurant Dress: Casual Noise: Medium Temperature: Comfortable Recommend: 90% Dissertation My recent breakfast was a delightful eggstravaganza, offering simplicity and satisfaction in each bite. The menu presented a variety of egg-centric options, showcasing classic breakfast dishes with a creative twist, from French Toast, Chicken Friend Steak to Eggs Benedict, there was something for every breakfast enthusiast. Not to mention the mimosa flights to get the breakfast going. Everything was pretty good except the Chicken Fried Steak, that was a little over cooked. Oh, BTW, service was great, even tho they were crazy busy! read more

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Went to Broken Yolk Cafe for Mother's Day brunch today and even though the food took a while to come out. Our server Izzy was really great the whole time. She kept checking in, kept us updated, and made sure we had everything we needed while we waited. Will definitely come back! read more

Food was great, service (Paola) was very sweet and welcoming and the place was clean and hopping! Lisett (manager?) Came by to make sure we were happy! WE WILL BE BACK!!! read more

The food was really good! We got the deal where you could choose 2 different Benedict's. I got a salmon Benedict and the caprese Benedict. My other half got a salmon Benedict and a golden state Benedict. Both were delicious and we finished the whole plate! We also got a flight of mimosas which were also good. The last thing we got were the cinnamon stack pancakes, it was the perfect sweetness because we don't like it too sweet and it was not overwhelming! The service was pretty quick and great! The ambiance was perfect for brunch and you can have the option to sit outside. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Caprese Benedict Golden State Benedict Hashbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I used to love this place, but the food quality has really decreased in the last year. The last two times I've come here, I've been disappointed. The meat quality was not great, very little on the plate and what was there was dry and rubbery. Even the sauce wasn't flavored well. The avocado toast was soggy, and flavorless too. We also didn't get our drinks until our food was completely gone. I'd love to see this place go back to cooking with higher quality food and ingredients again! read more

Absolutely outstanding. Great biscuit and gravy with apple wood bacon. Sabino, my server kept the coffee hot and ready to enjoy. Ready to return with my wife soon read more

Great service! Thank you Sabino for your excellent service and attention to my fur babies

Service was awesome, but the food was hit or miss. My skillet corn beef had 95% potato filler with very little corn beef. Plus my scrambled eggs were over cooked. How do you screw up scrambled eggs? My nephew and niece's Belgian waffle and crepes looked good, but stay away from the skillet dishes. They put way too much potatoes and little of anything else! I don't recommend this place. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Corn beef hash had very little corn beef, the scrambled eggs were overcooked and dry, and the meal consisted of 98% potatoes. Grrr - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Joined the Yelp waitlist saying 15-30 minute wait, which turned into a TWO HOUR wait. Hostess was adding walk-in parties to the waitlist saying only a 20 minute wait, pushing back the whole Yelp waiting queue. Ridiculous waste of time and awful customer service. Unfortunately, we will not be coming back. read more

I had a really disappointing experience at Broken Yolk Cafe. The service was honestly some of the worst I've had at a breakfast spot. From the start, we had to keep flagging someone down just to get basic things like placing our order and getting water--it felt like we were serving ourselves. I understand servers can have multiple tables at breakfast, but this was beyond that. Our waiter seemed overwhelmed, avoided eye contact, and even cut me off when I was simply asking for water while we waited. The wait for food was excessive, and we had to ask for an update. We had already finished our drinks and were just sitting there with no communication. The explanation we got was that the kitchen was sending orders out "out of order," but from where we were sitting, we could see tons of plates piling up with nothing being served. Management didn't appear to be stepping in or supporting the staff at all. As for the food--very underwhelming. The bacon was paper-thin, the scrambled eggs had a strange, rubbery texture, and the homestyle fries tasted cheap. The Belgian waffle was also disappointing. The only highlights were the latte and the biscuit, which were actually good. For two people, the bill was over $40, which felt completely unreasonable for the quality of both the food and service. Overall, it was a frustrating experience and a complete waste of time. I wouldn't return. read more

This is a hard one because I had heard and read such great things about this place was but my experience didn't mirror that. For starters, I felt like my friend and I were ignored half the time. We ordered our drinks (orange juice for her and water for me) and they came quickly - so did the food but her orange juice tasted like it had been kept in a metal canister which because of the acidity is a no-no, she wanted to switch to water to which our waiter never brought it and charged her for the OJ despite only having one sip. Of course we said something towards the end and he changed it but he seemed annoyed. Now to the food, it was okay. Your typical breakfast food, some things were wrong but again - it was never rectified. It wasn't that big of a deal because it wasn't as if the food we had got was inedible - it just wasn't what we ordered. Also, I'm a huge biscuits and gravy gal so I had to get a side and they were okay - truly nothing special. The biscuits were a little too dry and the gravy was honestly pretty flavorless. I probably wouldn't come to this exact location again because the staff was half the bad review but I might give another location one more shot. read more

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

Absolutely, wonderful breakfast place. They have the eggs Benedict with steak and the special sauce, I forget what the actual menu item is called, but it's probably the most delicious thing I've ever had in my life. Lol read more

The food was yummy and Sabino was attentive to us and our pups needs. I had the corned beef hash which needed a lil extra salt but delicious with the green salsa. The Micheladas were also very good and the huevos rancheros was delicious as well. One of our favorite breakfast places. read more

Sabino was a great server brought out the food on time food was delicious had a great time here read more

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

The portion sizes here were absolutely huge and you could easily split a breakfast if you plan on being able to be mobile the rest of the day. We got sat quickly and the indoor volume was a bit loud but we survived. They came around with coffee refills a ton as well as water refills. We got the breakfast skillets, the benedict, and the country fried steak and all were so big we left absolutely stuffed to the brim. The skillet with the chorizo was great, it had a nice kick without being too spicy. read more

Love this place!! Food is delicious!! Our server Sabino was amazing and super friendly.

The food was delicious & the service did not disappoint! I ordered the chilaquiles bowl and the mimosa flight and even though I was full I didn't want to stop because it was so good! Sabino, our waiter, was very informative in the rewards program which allowed us to get free pancake stacks to take home. He was also very attentive and checked in on us periodically. We will definitely come back soon! read more

Great place to come enjoy delicious breakfast! Excellent service from our waiter Sabino, he really hooked us up with the free pancakes by referring us to the app! Such peaceful outdoor seating as well! read more

We still love this place! Genesis is the best server! She's always on top of it and very friendly! I love the pancakes here and my husband loves the chilaquiles! read more

Food was great and my server Sabino was AWESOME.... definitely returning with more of my family, They will love it

Amazing food and service. Great restaurant Like that reservation system Food was so tasty and I like the low carb option read more

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

Sabino was our waiter and was so friendly and nice. Great worker with a big smile. Food, as always, was Delish! Today we ordered a chocolate chip waffle with a bunch of whipped cream on it (mom's favorite) and I ordered the smoked salmon avocado toast. So yummmy!!! Great burgers here too! read more

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

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Food and drinks were absolutely delicious. Sabino was a wonderful server and made sure that we were taken care of the whole time!

I loved the experience !!! Sabino was very friendly and gave amazing/fast/efficient service. I had the chilaquiles that were amazing and the mimosa flight ! Come during 12-2 pm and the flight is $10! I'm out of town and I wish I could come back I would be here every morning for brunch read more

First timer here and Sabino was our server. He was really kind and generous with us. We came with family of 2 adults and 1 young toddler. He showed us through what good from the menu and suggested good kid friendly options too. The food was delicious and the place is clean and neat. We will definitely come back to try on more food. read more

i love this place!! never have had a bad breakfast here and everyone is extremely friendly and attentive. Sabino is so kind and makes sure my experience is always great one!! he even told me about the reward system which is awesome, getting free pancakes and a mimosa inside is also always so clean and just a good vibe all around! read more

First timer here! Food is delicious. Brought the family in after a cross fit event. We weren't sure what to order as everything looks good. Sabino the waiter made some good recommendations. I had the Ranchero Skillet and French toast. Kids had steak and eggs, eggs Benedict, and classic Benedict! Place is very nice and clean. Atmosphere is very welcoming. I really recommend this place if you are looking for an upgrade from any of those other breakfasts places. Thank you. read more

The food was very yummy. I had the chorizo and eggs. It was really good. My husband had the wild West cheeseburger and he says best burger he's ever had. Our server was SABINO he was very nice and helped me sign up for the app and get a free reward. read more

Great atmosphere service and food Our server Sabino was amazing!!! Please visit if you are in the area read more

Delicious food and wonderful service! My friend and I visited for brunch a few weeks ago on a Friday morning. We were seated promptly and given ample time to review the menu. I ordered the 2-style eggs Benedict, one being the Golden State and the other the Sope style. Both had generous portions of avocado and hollandaise sauce! We also had the cinnamon pancakes, which were amazing! The chai latte was also good, but the food was definitely the highlight. There's indoor seating, a patio, and plenty of parking. I'd certainly recommend this spot! read more

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

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Update 12/19: I came back because of Sabino's excellent service the last time and this time Ray and his staff made my family and I feel like the only people in the restaurant while they also provided full and great service to the rest of the cafe. The food is phenomenal but the service is really what keeps me coming back. Thank you Ray and team! read more

The food was incredible, we got the chilaquiles bowl and it's our favorite item on the menu!! Our server Sabino was so incredibly attentive and sweet. This is the perfect place for brunch because the vibes are chill. read more

The service was exemplary and the food was very good. I enjoyed everything including the coffee. My waitress was wonderful (Paola) was attentive, patient, and professional. I sat there with my earphones in conducting my daily devotional as I waited for my oil change to be completed. I'm thankful for the kindness of the restaurant staff and the pleasant atmosphere. read more

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

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I was visiting in Costa Mesa (I'm from PA) and asked ChatGPT where to go for good coffee and Eggs Benedict. This restaurant did NOT disappoint! I had the classic Eggs Benedict and cappuccino, both were delicious! My server, Sabino, was very friendly and attentive - definitely recommend! read more

SABINO WAS AMAZING, he was patient when we needed more time ordering and would be checking our table moderately. He's super sweet and recommended the churro french toast which tasted delicious! read more

Definitely an enjoyable restaurant. Let me start with the super nice waiter. Just really cool, and the food came out pretty fast. We got the custom eggs benedict combo and it was really great. We also got the biscuits and gravy with chicken. All really great. We sat outside and the restaurant was really pleasant. So in a nutshell, good food, nice restaurant and good service. read more

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

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This lively breakfast and brunch nook has good energy. It was about 1/4 full and there were several staff bustling about. One chick seemed to be taking a long time talking to a guy at the counter as she poured him beer. But everyone else was really moving. One wall is all windows making this very place bright and there were also a dark corner (which I was offered, as I am a single woman) . The music was things I like (stuck in the middle with you.) however the music was too loud for my taste. I ordered something that the menu identified to be a local favorite on the spicy side. I was disappointed in the huevos rancheros. While the eggs were cooked perfectly, the cooked ranchero sauce looked and tasted dull. It had the heat of mild canned chilies, which aren't hot, even a little. My mom made her own ranchero sauce and I know how delicious it can be made out of cans. The rice was more orange than I prefer and was also dull. I didn't eat so much of it. The beans, my favorite part of the meal, was served in a bowl! It had maybe 1/16 of a teaspoon of cotija cheese. Not enough to even add a modicum of flavor. I poured the beans onto the plate in order to eat. A squeeze of lemon, some fresh herbs: cilantro or even parsley would have done a great deal to brighten up this meal. These are the features I expect going to a restaurant. I was also disappointed in the cheap napkins. I used the sole napkin to dab water then my pants after I dropped a little egg yolk onto my lap. The napkin had no integrity. It dissolved is on my pants, leaving white remnants. Ick. Getting a waiter to my table took time. I had almost finished my coffee before he showed up so I could order. Then the food was there lickety-split. read more

Awesome breakfast here this past week before catching a flight. Our server Jennifer was great and very personable. The inside of the restaurant was very clean, and it wasn't super busy the morning we went which was nice. Had the Californian Omelet which was loaded with delicious ingredients-home fries, bacon, cheese, and then topped off with sour cream and an avocado-YUM! Good portion size and pricing was very reasonable. You get a choice of a couple sides as well and I had sourdough toast which is my favorite. Would definitely come back here for sure next time I'm in the area. read more