I recently visited The Broken Yolk Cafe and had such a great experience thanks to Gigi, who was our food runner. From the moment she brought out our food, her positive attitude and genuine smile stood out and really made our trip memorable. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcomed the entire time. It's rare to come across someone who brings that kind of energy to a restaurant experience. Thank you, Gigi, for making our visit even better -- we'll definitely be back! read more

Went on a weekday morning. Was not very crowded. Comfortable spacious interior. Excellent and fast service. Food came out very quickly. Would highly recommend. I tried: The Mom Omelette: very healthy, heavy on vegetables, no cheese. Not as delicious as an omelette that includes cheese - I'll definitely get something with cheese next time. Green Tea Matcha Latte: delicious but a bit on the sweet side. Almost like drinking green tea ice cream (yummy). Hearty green tea and matcha flavor. I will order it less sweet next time. read more

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Pictures look good uh? Let's start with the fact that it literally smells like egg yolk inside! Seats are uncomfortable as F! This review is for my order The avocado toast, came on a simple Average tasting loaf bread, wheat perhaps, it had a thin 2 mil avocado spread with not even salt in it, two poached eggs were overcooked on top, server immediately brought me new eggs though, good move on her part! In other words this was so tasteless dry and just nothing I'll ever crave for almost 20 dollars No good eats ... read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Over cooked eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

I grew up in La Jolla and would go to the original Broken Yolk location down in Pacific Beach often. I loved it then and still love it now. Every time I come to Broken Yolk I always get a great meal and service is always lightning fast. This Del Mar location is probably my favorite of all of them because there is a large free parking lot directly in front that is never too crowded and the servers are always very friendly here. It can get quite crowded some mornings, but usually it's not as bad as some other places around town. The food is consistently good and the menu is very large so it's a great option for breakfast on any occasion. Inside is quite large and can host many different sized groups from small to large. For this breakfast, I chose a Build Your Own Omelette and added the hollandaise on top which I highly recommend. This place is consistently great and I would confidently recommend it to anyone. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Create Your Own Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

Our favorite place to come for Sunday brunch after church when visiting my in-laws. Daphne was our waitstaff today and she was brilliant--vibrantly friendly, generously efficient (refilling our coffee when our cups were half full), and all-around so cheerfully hardworking. I enjoyed my feta avocado toast with arugula and balsamic drizzle (4.5/5). My husband's Ranchero skillet had scalloped potatoes, eggs and chorizo was flavorful (5/5). Amongst the other customers today were what looked like a sleepover of 8th grade girls in their pajamas and lots of couples and families enjoying a satisfying brunch. read more

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Daphne was a great server! We were seated right away on Sunday for lunch. I got the salmon egg Benedict and classic egg benedict which were a 3.5/5. My boyfriend got the Mom omelette which was 4/5. It was just enough food for the both of us. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

This is my fav Broken Yolk location. The staff is so friendly and food comes out fast. I love the corned beef , 2 egg plate with the home fries and sourdough. Had a bite of my husbands egg sandwich and it was yummy. My mom got the no name, very yummy also. My husband got a complimentary churro French toast for his bday, so delicious! :) read more

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Love the food delicious chilaquiles !!!!!!!!!! Good service !!! !!!!!! Ambiance perfect I just love this place !!!!!!!!

Someone once gave me a gift card for a Broken Yolk Cafe, which I've never actually been to a location before. When heading recently to San Diego with my wife, I finally got an opportunity to go there for breakfast/brunch one day. We went to the Del Mar location and had some delicious food, good service, and enjoyed a nice ambiance for brunch. My wife ordered an omelete with potatoes and a blueberry muffin. I ordered a "two eggs plus" with cheesy scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, and a blueberry muffin. We then redeemed my birthday coupon for a free short stack of Cinna-Cakes, which my wife and I shared. We both saved our muffins for later, though between the Cinna-Cakes, the fruit, potatoes, and eggs, we had plenty to enjoy. Everything was tasty, and the portions were generous. We were able to sit down almost immediately upon arrival as we joined the waitlist through the app/website when we were en route to the restaurant. You can also order online at the website (https://www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com) as well as see the menu, learn about catering and how to franchise your own location, and learn about the background of the Broken Yolk Cafe. While they have a location in Arizona, they actually first opened in 1979 in San Diego. They have been featured on Man vs Food and now have 40 locations with 10 more in development. Join the Rewards Club by going to https://www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com/rewards. You can register online and receive a special bonus of a free short stack of pancakes when you register. You then earn points for every dollar spent which can be redeemed for free food. Then, for your birthday, you get a free short stack of Cinna-Cakes, Belgian Waffle, or Churro French Toast. There are also many specials including Mega-Mosa for $7 and 20% off BLTs during National BLT Day. I can certainly use some more Cinna-Cakes again soon! read more

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I love it there! They have the best breakfast there. Very good, . I would really recommend this place! read more

Broken Yolk Cafe in Del Mar is a charming and cozy spot for brunch, and the overall vibe was pleasant. I decided to try the mimosa sampler, which sounded like a fun touch to my meal. Unfortunately, one of the drinks was served to me in a broken glass, which was really disappointing and, honestly, a bit unsafe. What added to the letdown was seeing another table receive the same sampler, beautifully decorated with fresh fruit and a much nicer presentation--something I wish I had received too. That said, the staff was friendly, and the food itself was decent, so I might give it another try in the future. Just hoping for a more consistent experience next time--especially when it comes to something as simple (and potentially hazardous) as glassware. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

Stopped by for breakfast and enjoyed the clean atmosphere. Like many other places, they have a shared lot and parking was not a problem. Food quality was average and portion sizes were good. Soy matcha - I appreciate how our waitress made sure I did not have any dairy allergies Salmon avo toast- large portion but for the price, it's about right. Bread was fine but avo did not taste fresh and tasted more like frozen pre packaged avo. Kids pancake with double bacon- Good sized portion with crispy bacon Kids oatmeal with everything on the side- Tends to be more runny if you prefer this texture. Plenty of strawberries and blueberries given Kids chicken strips with fries and bacon- 2 pieces of chicken and fries were cooked perfectly (crispy but not overdone) Salmon benedict- taste was fine but nothing extraordinary. Service was good but food quality was just ok. read more

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I'd give Broken Yolk a 3.5 out of 5. I had the Chicken and Waffles Benedict. The taste was solid. The chicken was well seasoned, and the hollandaise sauce was decent. But the portion was small, especially for the price. I was left still hungry, which isn't ideal for brunch. Others in our group ordered skillet dishes. The portion sizes on those looked better, but they weren't actually served in skillets. That felt a little misleading. One person had the country fried steak and said it was a bit dry. The service was where things really fell short. Our waters and coffee cups were left empty for long stretches, and it felt like the servers weren't really checking in. The place itself is clean and has a typical brunch vibe. It's a nice atmosphere, just not very memorable. Overall, not a bad spot, but not great either. Some good flavors, but the small portions and lackluster service keep it in the middle range for me. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Chicken & Waffle Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Yummy food, great service, clean and chill environment! Would definitely come again. We ordered the vegan spicy bowl (definitely spicy!!!) and the hash skillet. My mom really enjoyed her meal and I enjoyed mine! Very filling read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Spicy Vegan Breakfast Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Came in for breakfast the day after Christmas. The staff was friendly, the food was tasty, and it was nice and quiet in the restaurant. I usually avoid chains but this was a pleasant experience. read more

Anytime we heading from LA to SD, we stop at this specific Broken Yolk location for breakfast! The vibe is great, the food is amazing, and the service is always excellent and fast thanks to our waitress Kelly. You can tell she cares about providing her customers the best and friendliest service. Will always be coming back here! Highly recommend the breakfast burger, cali breakfast burrito, & Cinnacakes! read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Cali Breakfast Burrito & Cinna-Cakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

Thought we'd try a new place to eat breakfast. We found this place on Yelp. The food was almost not edible! Very disappointed! Won't go back! read more

Not busy on Sundays before 11:30am. It does get packed minutes before noon though. There's lots of seating inside, outside, and at the bar, so you shouldn't have any problems getting seated within a few minutes. Always a delicious choice for brunch. read more

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Took the the girls here (nieces) for breakfast before Legoland. We were seated right away at 9am on a Sunday morning. Service was prompt. They have a great kids menu with a lot of options. French toast and Border Benedict were disappointing. The corn cake was more like corn bread and didn't really match with carne asada bc it was too sweet. French toast was chewy and too eggy. Pancakes and skillet were really good. Overall, it wasn't the worse nor the best experience but great for kids. I would recommending sticking with the more traditional items. read more

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Ordered the cali breakfast burrito. Home fries uncooked. Sparse bacon. Too much tortilla. Beans and rice were gross.

Had brunch here at 11AM on a Sunday. Zero wait. Great 10/10 service. Here's what we got: Mimosa Flight was 9/10 - light and refreshing. Balanced fruity flavors with just the right amount of sparkling. No one will get drunk from them. Cute to share and pass around. Highly recommend. Monte Cristo (French toast brioche 'sandwich' with ham and cheese, served with a side of strawberry compote) was 7/10 - not noteworthy to me in terms of flavor. I enjoyed the texture of the French toast. The strawberry was a nice touch for some sweetness on top of the savory ham. Now here's where most of my disappointment lies, the hashbrowns. I am a hashbrown FAN, but the serving I received here was just so plain, mushy, and uncrispy :( We walked out of brunch full, unsatisfied by the hashbrowns, while raving about the unexpectedly enjoyable mimosas. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Monte Cristo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

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You can never go wrong with BYC !! Family breakfast on a weekday where we had the patio to ourselves and our pooch got to join. The coffee was so good and hot, the kids had the kids pancakes (super big!) and eggs/sausage while the hubs had the eggs Benedict - again, so fresh and tasty and the portions are always huge you need a box! I had the vegan scramble - I substituted real sausage. The "eggs" were fully and the veggies and "cheese" were a great balance. Would totally order again. The staff was super friendly and on top of it the whole time - always ready for a refill. I always recommend a BYC, the menu is large, the staff is always accommodating and brunch outside is the best bonus. read more

I am a Director of a preschool close by and I recently stopped in to inquire about donations for my teachers. The staff were so helpful and kind! They helped me make sure I could do something extra special for my teachers to make them feel appreciated! Their generosity combined with their delicious menu have cemented their restaurants as our go-to for breakfast and brunch! Definitely cannot recommend them enough! read more

The food was amazing. And I thought the waiters were very sweet because I didn't really like the Carmel latte and I asked the lady nicely for a hot coco . And she was the sweetest the ambiance there was amazing everything about it is amazing the food everything! I really want you guys to try! read more

Nothing better the. IHOP or Dennis. The food come out slowly and fruit is not fresh. Avoid the skillet they are just potatoes Burger is dry and tasteless Will never come back read more

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We had an excellent experience picking up breakfast catering here for the office! The food was delicious, and the presentation was very nice, polished, & efficient. We loved the individually wrapped burritos and yogurt parfait cups with lids! We will definitely be back for more catering in the future! :) read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Breakfast burritos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Came in on a weekday for breakfast and the restaurant was empty. But servers was very friendly, quick, and attentive. I always had a cup of hot coffee. I ordered the breakfast sandwich and blueberry pancakes. My party also ordered the breakfast burrito. My friend was disappointed the breakfast burrito was wet as it was not described in the menu that way. My sandwhich was tasty but the hash browns on the side could have been cooked a little more. The blueberry pancakes were very delicious. read more

This is a pretty decent place to come for breakfast. Located in a strip shopping mall in Del Mar Heights, this restaurant has quite a bit of seating inside as well as some seating on the outside. The service has been prompt. This is a modern take on a diner, but slightly nicer. The food is actually pretty good. While it's not the best breakfast I've ever had, it's actually pretty decent. read more

Delicious! I can't wait to go back ! The breakfast was so tasty. The skillet was 10/10 and so was the French toast. Our waiter was nice and Attentive to us. The place was super clean and they were playing all the good oldies and jams. read more

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Service = 5 Star Food = 2 star I'm giving this establishment the benefit of the doubt even though it was not busy. Omelet needed more flavor and the eggs were overcooked. Services were excellent. It would not make up for the taste of the food. Recommend new cook and/or recipe. read more

IT WAS O.K. FOR A CHAIN WITH CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE FREEWAY ======================================================= My husband and were driving home from South Mission Beach on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 and he asked me to find a place for breakfast. Personally I would have been happy with a drive-through breakfast sandwich, but my husband is a bit high maintenance in the breakfast department. I ordered an spinach and mushroom omelette and he ordered some kind of French toast. They were both o.k., but nothing to write home about. The service was good. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Mushroom and spinach omelette. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Chain breakfast place located in a convenient shopping center. Parking was easy and you can reserve or get on the waitlist via online. Really big menu and kids menu option too. They had cold brew which is a plus. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Hash skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

Food and services always amazing! My son and I go often and the staffing makes us feel very welcome.

Food was decent, nothing to write home about. We ordered three things on the menu for two of us as we wanted to try out a bunch of things. Again, nothing to write home about. The service was amazing, staff was very friendly and ambience was fun. read more

(June 2024) Look, if the kitchen and servers are doing their best, place is absolutely booming, waitlist long, menu prices way up there -- and you still can't shake the tiring vibe of being tragically understaffed at all hours, that's on management. "Bear with us" only works when Management isn't strangling the place with too few people to get it done. Anyway, brunch took forever, coffee mug mostly empty and ignored. Nobody sure where to deliver what plates, smoothie was bland and delivered in haste with no straw. The three stars are for the food itself -- excellent skillet, when it finally came. read more

Cute chain breakfast place. Service was quick on a Friday morning. Portions were huge so glad I mooched off my teenagers plates as we didn't plan on going home so leftovers would have been wasted. Service was attentive. Chicken fried steak was amazing. Biscuits and gravy were standard. Chai tea surprisingly pretty good. read more

So disappointed. I was excited to try this spot given the reviews, but we couldn't even really eat our meals. We ordered some classic benedicts and French toast, but everything tasted and looked stale or like it came directly from a can/freezer. The French toast was also a really unappetizing gray color. Service was great, but I don't think I'll return to this location. read more

So while on our way back to LA the wife and I made a stop here for brunch. Another restaurant that fit our needs for our pet doodle. After reading through our menu our server Savanah was nice and helped me choose among my top 3 choices. I went with the salsa verde chilaquiles per her suggestion and my wife got the rancher omelette. We also got the pineapple mimosas to wash it all down. The food was great although I will say the chilaquiles were a little overbearing with the green salsa. I'm not a fan of soggy and wet chilaquiles but the taste and quality was good along with the carne asada they put in them. We also got an order of the tiki toast for desert and it was amazing, we took one piece leftover for the road. Our pet doodle got the quartered patty which he devoured in no time. Overall the restaurant was a great pick, along with the outdoor seating to accommodate our pooch. read more

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Walked onto this restaurant for the very first time not knowing what to expect. I was greeted with a smile by the hostess as well as the server Gerardo. Both made me want to rate this restaurant high because of their service. Rarely do I finish a meal in one setting. But the avocado toast with smoked salmon and capers on it was the best. It was the right size portion for me and the taste was delicious. Can't wait for my second visit! read more

I got the chilaquiles and I didn't like them I think I should of got something else like French toast, that looked really good. Service was good. Mimosas were delicious, clean restaurant. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Bloody Mary and mimosa flights - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California