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    Broken Yolk Cafe

    4.3 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Jason W.

    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.

    El Fuego Omelet
    Coco G.

    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.

    Excellent service and very good customer care; plus, the chilaquiles are absolutely delicious.

    Create Your Own Omelet
    Zan L.

    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.

    Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
    Marissa M.

    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! :)

    Lillian C.

    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.

    Two Eggs Plus meal
    Cory S.

    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!

    Cristina S.

    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.

    Soy matcha
    Sue F.

    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.

    Chicken & Waffle Benedict
    Benjamin Z.

    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.

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    Brenda was awesome! Loved this place, the Eggs Benedict was so good, I can't wait to come back.

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    10 years ago

    Godofredo was amazing! Checked up on us constantly and was extremely friendly! Also the food was great we were completely stuffed! (:

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    Great food, nice long menu, fast service. This is like Denny's on steroids.

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    Big breakfast ... loved the pancakes but bacon was very greasy. Also thought it was a bit over-priced.

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    Great food and service specially the Mom omelette. Special thanks to Godofredo always showed to be customer oriented

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    9 years ago

    Simply put this is Denny's food quality with a nicer atmosphere.

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    9 years ago

    Service is good. I really like Eggs Benedict and they offer several versions. This is a good spot for breakfast.

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    10 years ago

    Staff is friendly and efficient. Food is top notch... fresh and delicious! Next time in the area I will be coming here for Breakfast!

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    Excellent service and excellent food. Their pancakes are spectacular. Our server was Rodofredo and he has a great attitude and great service

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    Great food and had an amazing waiter, Godofredo, would definitely recommend coming here food and service is top tier.

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    Came with a big group. Every one was very happy with their meal and service was outstanding!

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    Fastest service ever. We said we were in a hurry and zap, our food arrived and tasty. Thank you!

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    Fast service incredible meal and amazing conversation. Loved the atmosphere!!! Will definitely be returning for another meal.

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    The food was amazing, very friendly place, our waitress Brenda gave us satisfaction customer service! ....Will definitely be back.

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    Godofredo was a attentive service. Food was good and will come again. Chocolate chip pancakes were delicious

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    Brenda was a fantastic server and next time we are here will surely wait for a table in her section! And the food was delicious as well!

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    Godofredo was our server and he's very nice and accommodated everything we asked for. 10% off is a bonus..nice weekend brunch

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    Hi, what's included in Happy Hour? Thanks?

    We don't have a happy hour but right now our mimosa special is $5 mimosa and $7 mimosa flight.

    I saw a user post that you have Happy Hour from 12-3pm. Is that weekends only, weekdays only, or 7 days a week?

    Hi Marc! Thanks for reaching out. Our Happy Hour runs Monday - Friday, 12 to 3pm. Have a good day!!!

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    The Kitchen

    The Kitchen

    4.3
    (12 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    You can't go wrong with their smash burger Wednesday! For $9 you can choose either fries or salad…read more The beef patty was juicy and the fries were nice and crispy. I also like their salads. It is pretty good portion for lunch even without meat. There were utensils and condiments at the counter. Picking up is easy. The staffs at the counter were very nice also. The restaurant itself is very relaxing. It's got the modern decorations. It's nice to sit and enjoy some quality time with friends.

    The Clique Hospitality Group has opened another concept of "The Kitchen" with this one being…read morelocated at the new Torrey View life sciences campus in Del Mar. The building where this eatery can be found was in the middle of the complex and not visible from the roadside. That made it difficult for anyone not working in one of the adjacent offices to find this place. If you were not from on-site like me, then it's best to pull into the below ground parking structure at the 11220 El Camino Real address and then exit on the surface level to follow the sidewalk signs to reach The Kitchen. The operating hours were limited between 10 am to 3 pm on weekdays. I would have thought they would be open early to serve breakfast hours and maybe that is in the future plans. There were large tables outside for al fresco dining while the inside seating was modern and spacious. It resembled what you would find in the lobby of an upscale, boutique hotel. I read the seating capacity was up to 200 diners. Four menu boards hung above one of the service stations where the cashier was situated. Salads, bowls, and sandwiches were the main categories. A make-your-own bowl or wrap bar was also available for custom made creations. From the Chef's Choice Bowls, my selection was the Soba Salmon Noodles. Three small pieces of soy sesame glazed salmon were accompanied by buckwheat soba, cabbage, cucumber, carrot, edamame, and green onion. If you look at the photo of my order, then you will notice the meager serving as the amount of food did not even fill half of the bowl. That was disappointing for a price of $15. The taste of the mix was fine as the soy flavor was prominent. Between the portion size and the challenging location, I limited my rating of The Kitchen at Torrey View to three stars.

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    Mendocino Farms

    Mendocino Farms

    4.3
    (505 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    If you're looking for some good food that's fairly healthy and not too expensive i think this might…read morefit that. I have been here twice, once with a group from work and another with family. Our office had it catered in once and the sandwiches were so delicious i had to go back. The sandwich i like is the chimichurri steak with bacon. It had so much flavor and the meat is tender. I also tried one of there mango chicken salad bowl bit i hit it with ramen. My goodness the portion was huge! It was also very good and the ramen definitely made it more filling. I like them both so much is hard to pick one when i go. The parking at this location is pretty plentiful, although if it's busy you might have to walk a bit through the lot. The service is quick and they are very nice as well. If definitely go check it out. I think it will be one of my go too spots from now on.

    Met up with some friends and family for lunch here I'm glad…read morewe picked a place that was casual and we get each order what we wanted and pay separately. It makes it a lot easier when lunching with a group. The food is so delicious. It's like we're at a higher and sitdown restaurant. You stand in line and order and they give you a number and they bring the food to you I opted for a sandwich, which was absolutely delicious My daughter got a salad and so did some of the other others. The salads are enormous. I tasted hers and it was so so good. I haven't been here a long time. This was a nice reminder as to why I need to come back.

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    Criscito Pizza

    Criscito Pizza

    4.8
    (205 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    Worth Every Penny! Our Guests Are Still Talking About Criscito Pizza!…read more We hired Criscito Pizza to cater our daughter's baby sprinkle. They were hands down one of the highlights of the entire celebration. Our package included all eight signature pizzas and every single one was outstanding. The Honey Basil Garlic was definitely a crowd favorite, with the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Guests also raved about the Lasagna Pizza (my own favorite!), Sweet Heat, Calabrian, Mushroom Truffle (this was devoured immediately), Margherita, the little kiddies favorites...Pepperoni and NYC Cheese. There was truly something for everyone and not a single pizza disappointed. The crust deserves its own review! It is organic! Several of our guests commented that it tasted like fresh artisan bread...light, airy and perfectly chewy with just the right amount of char. Friends and family who drove down from Los Angeles said the pizza alone was worth the trip to San Diego (and of course, spending time with us! :). Others called the flavors "extraordinary" because they were unlike typical pizza. You can tell Criscito uses high-quality ingredients and takes pride in EVERY pizza they make. The fresh spinach salad with feta, dried cranberries, walnuts, olive oil and balsamic glaze was also delicious and paired perfectly with the pizzas. But what truly made the experience exceptional were Desiree and Matthew. They worked tirelessly throughout the event, constantly baking fresh pizzas, replenishing the buffet, and serving our guests with genuine smiles. I started calling them the "Pizza Fairies" because they seemed to sprinkle a little magic on every pizza they made. They made everything look effortless while providing first-class service. Another thing I appreciated was how self-sufficient they were. They brought their own electricity, potable water, plates, napkins, and utensils, so I never had to worry about a thing. They handled everything professionally from start to finish. Criscito Pizza isn't the cheapest caterer you'll find, but this is one of those times when you truly get what you pay for. The quality of the ingredients, the artisan craftsmanship, the incredible flavors, and the outstanding service made every dollar worthwhile. If you want your guests talking about the food long after your event is over, book Criscito Pizza. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Desiree and Matthew again. They helped make our daughter's baby sprinkle unforgettable and I can't recommend them highly enough!

    You would expect a small neighborhood pizza shop to care about its customers, but they don't…read more I asked for a simple change and got nothing but excuses and no follow-through. The Owner doesn't care about customers, and of course neither does his staff. Regardless, the pizza is overpriced and the experience is not worth it. Looking at the other reviews here, I'm clearly not the only one dealing with the same terrible customer service (staff laughing that the pizza went cold because they didn't give it to the customer) and overpriced pizza.

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