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    Broken Yolk Cafe

    3.9 (480 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    BROKEN YOLK CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    The Mom Omelet
    Andy P.

    It's been over a decade since I last stepped into a broken yolk. I believe it was on Garnet in pacific beach, SD. Quality is consistent after today's meal despite being an established chain. Service was great today. Staff worked in tandem to service us which is always a great way to ensure a pleasant dining experience. Inside is definitely modern decor compared to the tiki/hut vibe of the older locations. Clean is always good with food establishments. A side note would be the sensors in the bathroom. It seems like it was rationing water when I tried to wash my hands. Got a good laugh lol If you are looking for good brunch, this is a good option. Quite family oriented too.

    Chicken fried steak, eggs, hash browns, toast coffee
    Wayne R.

    Wow!!! What a #TREAT! I have driven by Broken Yolk for many years, and today I finally decided to stop in for breakfast! There were so many amazing options that it was hard to choose! I landed on the Chicken Fried Steak Breakfast with extra gravy because: #GRAVY!!! Everything was #SimplyDELISH! The chicken fried steak was cooked perfectly, the hash browns were crispy, the eggs were just right, and yes... the extra gravy was absolutely worth it! The preparation was #5Star, and the service was #AMAZING!!!

    Nutella crepes
    Cielo A.

    Now that they have a new manager this place is great. We had breakfast here today and Jeff was our server. He was sweet, attentive and professional.

    Ribeye Steak & Eggs with fruit
    Andrew T.

    I've been here twice now and love the food as it is well done for a fair price point and the drinks are strong! The hosts and servers are also very friendly, but service has been concerning. Both times they have forgotten my toast--which I find funny, but that aside, it's a very low key place to get delicious brunch food that tastes fresh! I also love that the menu is very diverse and customizable!

    Jenny P.

    Usually not a breakfast person but we enjoyed everything we got! Bacon, hash browns, granola yogurt, and pancakes were delicious.

    Yulee K.

    This place is absolutely delicious for brunch! The crepes were perfectly sweet and the skillet was delicious! I highly recommend the iced pineapple matcha latte.

    Cali Breakfast Burrito
    Rich T.

    Nice clean bright location. I've been looking for a breakfast place down here. The Cali Breakfast Burrito is pretty tasty and healthy. It's a nice combination of bacon, egg, cheese, and avocado without overwhelming flavors. Definitely a recommend in my book.

    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!

    Choose two - eggs Benedict  Border and golden state with fruit  Tropical flight
    Davina H.

    I found myself in the area with some time to spare last week and decided to stop in for breakfast before work. The ambiance is pretty standard for a breakfast spot, though the tables are spaced out nicely, and they also have a full bar. The service was great. The waitress could tell I was in a hurry, so she made sure to bring the check quickly and offered a box in case I needed one. Overall, I was really impressed with the food and will definitely be returning in the future.

    sweet trio, chilaquiles bowl, sope benedict, salmon benedict, iced Messy Caramel Latte, Iced Pineapple Matcha
    Simrah A.

    this brunch spot needs more attention! what i got: chilaquiles bowl (half red half green sauce) sweet trio (ft tiki toast, crunchy french toast & cinna-cake) smoked salmon benedict & sope benedict coconut pineapple matcha (seasonal) messy caramel latte first off, their menu is so big!! there's a lot of variety which i love all the food was so yummyyyy and very flavorful! if i hadddd to pick id say the chilaquiles and the cinna-cake were my favs, but i honestly really enjoyed everything, you can't go wrong with any of these dishes the matcha tasted like a piña colada which was yum but there wasn't much matcha taste- still good tho as a drink. the latte didn't have a strong coffee flavor but was a nice drink to have. their smoothies are worth a try!! there is plentyyyy of seating. the space feels nice and open. if you go during the week you will be fine without a reservation, but there might be a wait on the weekend. this is a super solid spot for brunch, i would def recommend!! they have so many options and everything is delish

    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.

    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.

    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

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

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

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

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    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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    2 years ago

    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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