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    Broken Yolk Cafe

    3.9 (443 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Nasty lid crust never cleaned
    Fred F.

    Food is typical of said establishment. Service in on par. Ambiance is what you'd expect. Would be nice if all the condiment bottle tops were cleaned.

    Hailey F.

    Oh wow, this is the worst chicken and waffles I've ever had. Not only are the chicken pieces tiny, but the chicken also lacks flavor and is dry. The waffles were okay, but unfortunately, since I got them as takeout, they became all soggy. It does come in a plastic container with vents, but they didn't bother opening the vents.

    Nutella Crepes with strawberries and bananas
    Candice S.

    If I could give more stars, I would! Let me begin with saying I don't recall any other restaurant experience where ALL the staff was so nice, welcoming, and accommodating. It didn't feel fake or forced, it was wonderful! Our food came out so quickly, I was confused how they did it. Everything was tasty. I do wish the crepes were cooked a bit more but not a big deal at all. I wish I could come every single day. I also loved that they had vegan substitutes.

    El Fuego Omelet
    Grace Nicole C.

    We came here on a Sunday morning for some breakfast, as we are not very familiar with the area and this is one of the restaurants that popped up. I am so ungrateful that we ended up here, because that was the best omelette I've ever had! We were seated right away which was very nice, and they have plenty of space both inside and outside. Our server was incredibly kind and very attentive. I ordered the El Fuego omelette and the chorizo it had inside was not only perfectly spicy, but truly delicious. The avocado was perfectly ripe, and the jalapeños added the perfect kick to it. I truly recommend coming here if you get the chance to!

    Blueberry Short Stack Pancakes (2)
    Joyce Y.

    Elder!!! Thank you, GRACIAS! for the best service. You were awesome! Actually, EVERYONE was awesome. From checking in and being seated before the quoted time, to everyone helping out with our crazy toddler, the food (so good. The pancakes are a must and I love getting my hash browns extra crispy!!) came out quickly. I didn't get an iced latte, but they LOOKED amazing and I will definitely try it next time. The ambiance is lovely and bright and filled with people, but the employees here don't rush anyone and treat everyone well. See you guys soon!! Thanks again!

    $23 chicken Ceasar wrap.....

    My first time getting it, I thought it was a one time off issue. My second time ordering the chicken wrap (through DoorDash), paying $23 for the wrap. The size is extremely small and the Ceasar salad has no flavor. I'm coming back to add to this review: do NOT get the chicken tortilla soup side, it tastes sour and is chunky like refried beans.

    Fern H.

    Tried out Broken Yolk Cafe for brunch and it definitely delivered a solid, no-frills breakfast experience. Went with the buttermilk full stack, a side of fruit, and sausage patties. The pancakes were exactly what you want fluffy, slightly crispy on the edges, and soaked up the syrup well without getting soggy. Nothing overly fancy, just done right. The fruit was fresh and a nice balance to cut through all the carbs, and the sausage patties had that classic savory, slightly greasy breakfast flavor that hits the spot. Service was quick and the overall vibe is casual and easy...good for a laid-back brunch without overthinking it. It's not trying to reinvent breakfast, but it executes the staples really well. Our server susy was super sweet attentive and overall a really cool girl. Oh and the host staff was awesome too. Overall, a dependable spot when you're craving a classic, filling breakfast. Definitely a step above your Dennys ihop or norms tier. Clean and less of the like homeless / sketchy crackhead demographic you'd expect at those 24 / 7 breakfast & lunch joints. Buenos días mi gente. Have a good one.

    Chilaquiles Bowl
    Jessie A.

    We got sat very quickly. Server was kind and helped my family. Who normally take a while to order, to hurry up and make decisions lol which i appreciated. Very few places have gluten free pancakes. It was a nice surprise to be able to have some as well for breakfast Oh grab the ices cappuccino, i got the hazelnut flavor. So freaking yummy

    Ciabatta Avocado Toast Flight
    Jennifer C.

    I had a great experience here! This location is fairly close to my house, so it is convenient to visit. Our server Miguel was beyond amazing and made the experience a 10/10. Came here on a weekend and they were pretty busy, yet we were seated very quickly! They have a huge menu. Lots of drinks from mimosa flights to coffee beverages. I love the variety here! My iced pineapple matcha drink was really tasty. All of our food was delicious, but MAN those lemon ricotta pancakes sure are next level. Super great spot for brunch!

    Rue K.

    Came in around noon on a Monday. Seated quickly but didn't get water for a while. Ask for water and refill and took a while. Coffee was refilled quick My server recommended me half and half on the egg Benedict which was such a great idea. I asked all the sauce to on the side which was accommodated Food was cooked fast but I got tiny bits of avocado. Tiny! Tomato too. Wasn't how I pictured it. The green sauce was yummy. But I felt I really didn't get what I paid for. I went home and cut myself half a tomato and half an avocado and ate them. :-/ Prob not come again even tho it's a friendly place.

    Moms Mimosa Cheers To Her 85 Years Young :D
    Ruby C.

    Excellent :D Excellent !! My Sons Decided To Take Myself & My Mom To The Broken Yolk Cafe. We Had The Most Beautiful Time. Tropical Mimosas, The Biscuits & Gravy With Chicken ToThe Mom Omelette, The Chicken Fried Steak, To The Country Skillet. Everything We All Ordered Was Delicious!!! This Place Was Recommended By My 2 Sons, And It Was Perfect, We Had The Best Mother & Grandmother Day Ever. The Service Was Fabulous Our Server Elder Was The Sweetest As Can Be, He Really Took Care Of Us, With Service & Taking A Photo. The Ambience Is Very Bright & Cheerful Plenty Of Seating And Space. This is Our Go To Favorite Spot For Sure. The Menu Is Quite Extensive They Have Lunch Items Too. Yes #1 The Broken Yolk Cafe Is Our Spot!! Thank You For A Beautiful Day Cheers!!

    Choose 2 benedicts: border (left) and fried chicken and waffle (right)
    Vivian N.

    The tropical flight (subbed guava for orange) was delicious across the board. Strawberry was my favorite. Super well-balanced, lightly boozy, and each one came topped with fresh fruit that was the perfect finishing touch. The Choose 2 Benedicts were solid. The Border Benedict had a creamy green sauce with carne asada (flavorful, not spicy) and the corn cake soaked up the sauce nicely. The chicken & waffle Benedict was good; waffle slightly sweet but balanced. Hollandaise was excellent. Only wish the eggs were runnier. Biscuits were a bit dry but decent with the peppery gravy. Chicken tenders were very well seasoned. Definitely coming back to try more!

    Breakfast
    Emily J.

    Busy breakfast joint! It was a rainy Saturday morning, and we were looking for a good brunch in Irvine. Unfortunately everything had a crazy wait! Fortunately Broken Yolk had a Yelp wait list we could add our name to, so we shaved off about 10 minutes from our wait time while we drove there. I think we waited about 5 minutes once we arrived at the restaurant. We were seated in a corner booth which was nice and roomy for a party of 3. The food mediocre. I ordered chicken and waffles, and got 4 super dry tenders on top of waffles. Nothing was fantastic imo. I've dined at the HB location many times, and I remembered it being better than this. My mimosa was good though! :)

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    2 years ago

    Very accommodating. Newer location. So they are still working through some kinks. But the service was great and quick.

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    Great food and the patio was so lovely. The staff Armando was friendly and professional. Looking forward to going again.

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    Kelly was our waitress. She went above and beyond to make our dinin experience enjoyable. Great food!

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    2 years ago

    Alicia was the best!! So kind and the greatest personality. Will definitely come back!!

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    2 years ago

    The food was delicious and the staff extremely attentive and kind! Alicia is the BEST!! Will definitely be going back!

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    2 years ago

    The place is nice and modern, my omelet was perfect, and Nancy provided great service. I will be back.

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    2 years ago

    Our server Alisha was so sweet and funny and made our experience so nice and chill! The food was also delicious

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    Alicia was our server and she was so fun! Very friendly and kind, excellent table service. She made us feel right at home:)

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    Great service...Yuri and Noel were great! I'll definitely be back. Food was great and served in a timely manner

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    2 years ago

    Great Service! Alicia was warm and welcoming. She was awesome. Thank you for making me feel at home.

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    2 years ago

    The food was perfect and Yuri gave us excellent service! We will definitely be back and are so happy them here in Irvine.

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    Expensive version of budget hotel breakfast buffet. Dry eggs, fake butter and syrup. Cold waffle.

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    Always delicious! Alicia is the BEST! Made our whole experience 10x better - brought all the best energy and took the best care of us!

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    The food was amazing, the atmosphere was nice and relaxing, more importantly Alicia was very attentive and made sure we were taken care of

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    Alisha gave us a Queen and King size greeting. Service and quality of food was outstanding. Will definitely be going again..

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    Alicia was awesome, very responsive and very attentive service. Great breakfast and great service. We will be back soon!!

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    There was great service and recommendations from our waiter Jeff. Also the food was good and the portion sizes were great.

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    Mother's Day lunch with my daughter today. She had the mozzarella tomato arugula pesto baguette…read morewith guava iced tea. I had the LB club with side salad and a cucumber chia lemonade. We ended up sharing the sandwiches to taste them both. The mozzarella sandwich had a good balance of flavors and had light delicate flavors. The LB club was filling and was generously filled. Overall I enjoyed the French cafe vibe and would come here again. The prices were higher than a regular cafe and that's why it's not a 5 star review. Food was great, service was okay, drinks tasty, price is high.

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    I've been wanting to try Bopomofo's nori fish sandwich ever since I read the rave in the LA Times…read more It did not disappoint! It was a like a fancy version of McDonald's Filet-o-Fish, with a piece of fish at least twice the size. It came on a brioche bun (way better than McD's), a healthy dose of tartar sauce, red onion and cheddar. I added a side of tater tots for $3 more, which I shared. It was the perfect-sized lunch! Our order was over $20, so I was able to add on the Guava Wang for free, It was just the right amount of sweetness and a nice treat! I ordered online, and my order was ready on time. Service was friendly too. One of these days, I'm coming back for those maps tots!

    We always assumed this place was just drinks but I managed to walk by at just the right moment when…read morethe electronic menu boards swapped over to a picture of food. I tried out the popcorn chicken bento (spicy) here and it was great. It's about $15 with tax for the spicy version and came with about a cup of popcorn chicken (complete with dried basil and a side of sauce), a scoop of rice and a scoop of cabbage salad. It wasn't a huge portion of food but it was the perfect size for a lighter meal and it was the right amount for me. The staff member asked if I wanted to add any sides, such as an egg, but I declined. My bento took about ten minutes but the chicken is clearly fried to order. The employees here are very friendly and engaging with smiles on their faces so that's much appreciated. I would definitely come back again. I actually like the fast food/to go style set up because honestly, I'm tired of everything being a sit-down place that necessitates tipping.

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    This is a great location, in a busy shopping area. In addition to espresso beverages and teas, The…read morelost beans has a wide selection of pastries and prepared foods. There is indoor and covered patio seating, with additional seating around the adjacent playground and lake view. The latte I had was average good, in terms of coffee taste/flavor. The location and ambience are what set this place apart.

    Another place I'm surprised doesn't have more stars. I was…read morein Irvine, and stumbled across the Lost bean, organic coffee and tea. Being my first time in, I didn't step up to the register right away. I like to look at the menu to narrow down what I'm looking for, and think of questions I might have about the menu. The signature drinks caught my eye, the young man that helped me, answered my questions and helped me decide on the honey drizzle latte, which did not disappoint.. it was sweet, but not overwhelmingly so. The vibes were there... I enjoyed the 610s and the richer as well as the lightning fixtures, the complementary water was also super cute. Brings me back to being surprised of the low rating when I saw that it was for possible health violations, almost 3 years ago... I'm able to recognize where cleanliness is an opportunity. But as far as flavor, variety of options, quality, and customer service went I would definitely suggest to anybody in the area. I also love that the same frogs are still there, from when I grew up in Irvine 100 million years ago

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