Love the breakfast! Service 10/10 Highly recommend! Great vegan options. Clean great ambiance. read more

Tried the Fiesta Burrito for the first time and possibly the last lol It wasn't bad but it also wasn't worth ordering lol The shredded beef was too dry. Thank goodness for the green salsa it's covered with. Overall, I felt like it was missing something. The highlight of my visit was our server. She was extremely welcoming, helpful, and enthusiastic about everything. This location is new so everything is pretty and clean. (: read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Fiesta Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Pros: Clean, new, open, natural light through some windows, inside and outdoor seating. Friendly service, free coffee until 8/31/24. It felt like an updated and refreshed IHOP, Denny's, and I Heart Pancakes situation. They cater to all-American tastebuds, so if you're in the mood for eggs, pancakes, French toast, hash browns, bacon, BLT's, etc., you're in the right place. If you feel like you'll come here often, download their app ahead of time to earn rewards. You get 50 points for joining. Ask the server to scan your app barcode on the spot because I've been trying to put in my barcode manually after the fact, and it hasn't been working which is a shame because our bill was over $84 for a family of 4 (which doesn't include the tip we paid). Update: It took about an hour to load the points after the fact. Food: I got The Mom Omelette and it was fine. The home fries are thin sliced potatoes, and I wouldn't get those again. As my daughter put it, they tasted like stale potato chips. Some of them get fried to a stale chip consistency while others are a little softer. It wasn't my favorite. My husband got the hash brown as a side, and that was your typical breakfast diner type of hash brown. My son got the chicken and waffles. I tasted a little bit of the chicken, and I like that the breading was light and a little crispy, not like those overly breaded, hard, crunchy chicken "tenders" you get elsewhere. The coffee was not my favorite. It's your typical diner-tasting coffee. You have the sugar packets on the table with the little bowl of International Delight packaged creamers. My daughter got the French toast, and it was fine. Service was fine. Food came out pretty quickly. Staff looked like they like being there. read more

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Had another wonderful experience today feb 17 here with excellent service fro. Alicia and Noel. Smiling faces and extra mile courtesy !!

Just opened on Tuesday, so they are really hustling. The word has gotten out, so there wasn't even a weight at 10:00 on a Saturday. I ordered The Mom, which is a classic for veggie lovers. This one is stuffed with delicious stuff, so don't order it if you don't want lots! It's perfect from my point of view. Our server was great and just the right balance of friendly and unubtrusive. The Broken Yoke Cafe has definitely figured it out! read more

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First timers. Went for a quick midweek breakfast around 9:30am for two. There was plenty of seating. With about 2-3 servers and a bartender per usual I suspect for midweek service. Got seated right away and our server took our drink order. No introduction no name just asked for the drink order. Very soft spoken, slender, clean cut male server. The receipt said server #3811 I believe.. no name still. No personality really maybe hungover? I'm not sure. We ordered our meals and when I asked for blueberries for my Mom's pancakes he responded "If you want, yeah." A simple yes or okay would have been fine. Maybe miscommunication. Maybe I'm being nit-picky. I ordered a coffee and when I asked for non-dairy creamer, he said they didn't have any. So I had to point at the other table with a cup of prepackaged creamers to which he got me. The top one was used/empty.... He brought the food and the usually "anything else" so I asked for ketchup. No check ins until the end of the meal with a coffee refill and I asked for the check. He made sure to remind me to sign up for the points reward program. Seems like the whole time, he was just phoning it in. The food came out quick and hot. It was actually really good though so Im glad we got a chance to try this place for the first time. I got the Mom's omelette and my Mom got a traditional american breakfast. Good hearty portions. The pancakes and toast were really good. The food was the saving grace. Did I mention it was freezing in there? Lol I run hot and thought it was pretty cold. Guests were putting on jackets before their meals. My food cooled down quite a bit by halfway thru our meals. Lost a star for the temperature. Lost a star for our server's lukewarm demeanor/effort and lack of knowledge of whats in stock. Will probably go back for the food, but will have much less expectations of the service. read more

Stopped by for the (super busy) grand opening to the newest addition to the crosswords plaza in Irvine. Ordered the cinnamon pancakes, meat lover skillet and Chicken and waffles. The cinnamon pancakes were fluffy and perfectly balanced in sweetness. The skillet was hearty and can definitely fill you up even if you have a big appetite. The chicken that came with the chicken and waffle was a bit dry but overall delicious. Very glad to have a broken yolk now in Irvine. Staff was friendly and the interior is clean and new. Parking can be tricky during busy hours as there are nearby shops, restaurants and a gym. read more

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The food was cold and the bacon was stale. It tasted like bad cafeteria food! It was the worst food. The kid's grilled cheese wasn't even grilled - No cheese pull either. Egg Benedict was also pretty bad. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

My boyfriend and I's favorite Sunday breakfast. Service from Alicia this weekend was amazing! She was very attentive, friendly, and helpful.

Came in here on a Saturday 11am. Waited no longer than 15 minutes. We got poorly served. There were 3 of us and we felt rushed during ordering. Checked on us only once to ask if "everything's ok" and this is after we all finished our food. Food was okay. Would I be coming back? Maybe not. read more

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Whewww I'm literally still eating and had to take a moment to leave a review. This is from the perspective of a single woman who sat at the bar. Service: From the time I walked in I felt welcome. Even though there was a bit of a wait, helpful hostesses let me know I could grab a spot at the bar as soon as I saw one come up. When I finally did get seated, I was greeted by no less than 3 staff. My ordering experience was smooth, kind, and efficient. 10/10 Food: Baby when I say it's a 10/10 I MEAN it. I got the biscuits and gravy with bacon and you know I had to have my over medium eggs with it. When I say, the biscuits are fluffy and buttery, the gravy is tasty and peppery, and the bacon and eggs were cooked PERFECTLY. I also had the home fries which were good. Ambiance: I wish they had music to drown out the silverware clinking and talking lol. But the decorations were beautiful and they had many tvs playing the game. So its a versatile establishment. read more

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Freezing in cafe . Told waitress and she said no they have heater on. Water taste nasty Coke taste funny read more

Tone deaf canned response from management. Trying to blame me. Not once did I ever say I treated the bar seating as 'open bar' and that I never checked in. Not to mention, In fact, every time I've come in I was told to sit anywhere at the bar. read more

Absolutely incredible service and attention from both Eddie and Alicia! They not only take accommodations, but are very positive and helpful about it. They brighten your day immediately when you sit with them, and make the absolute best effort to treat you with respect, kindness, and joy. Alicia is genuinely so much fun to be around and will make you feel special and heard read more

I've ordered several times on DoorDash. Each time is close to $40 but 9 out of 10 times they failed to give me the for 4 syrups and 4 butters I've specifically asked for. Not very smart of them.... because now they've just lost a $40 customer all because they were too cheap to give me a .25 cent syrup!!! I mean, what am I supposed to do...... ‍ I'm not gonna continue to order food from this place if I don't have enough syrup or butter to finish the French toast or blueberry muffin I've ordered ... Good job guys, great business sense‍ read more

Came here on a Thursday, not busy at all, we were seated pretty quick. The service was pretty good and the eggs Benedict I ordered were tasty! My friend ordered the omelette but could have been better. I had ordered a hot chocolate, and upon drinking it, was cold, quite ironic. Waited about 10 minutes for their machine to start up again and received a new one, wasn't the best, but better than before. I do love the restaurant and it's very modern and sleek. Making it very cozy for guests. I might try sometime again but I did enjoy the visit. read more

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

On the positive side the food came out quickly and the ambiance was nice. Food quality was standard for any diner/breakfast restaurant. I would rate the food on par with ihop. We encountered a few issues with our visit. 1. Wait time We joined the yelp waitlist which initially stated a 15 to 30 minute wait. We waited in the car for over an hour until we were 5th on the waitlist. Upon checking in with the host they continued to seat other groups and we remained 5th on the waitlist. I asked the host and was given the excuse that you need to check in with the host even if you're on the waitlist or the will not seat you. I tried to explain that defeats the point of joining the yelp waitlist. Additionally once you check in you're put on a separate waitlist; they do not go down the actual waitlist from yelp when seating. We were only seated quickly after that because I spoke up about how ridiculous the waitlist issue was. Overall we waited an hour and a half versus 30 minutes if they had gone down the waitlist as they should have. 2. Pricing We had upgraded the drink on a kids meal to a smoothie which was listed as a $3.95 charge on the menu. We were charged $4.25 for the upgrade. When I brought it up they reviewed it with the manager and ended up giving us 20% off the bill. Overall given the issues we experienced, we will not be returning. read more

Great brunch spot with delicious options and great service! My girlfriend and I come here every once in a while for brunch on the weekends and enjoy all different types of food every time and it's all amazing. Couple that with great service and speedy food and this is a must try for a casual but yummy brunch spot. read more

Was very disappointed! I called ahead as Yelp advised me to because I was trying to plan ahead. Yelp told me to call the location to plan for a group of 10 and for a time farther out than 30min. When I called I was told to continue with yelp but put in the comments my size and time. When I showed up at that time I was told "because of the capacity the wait was 20-30 min if not longer". We ended up leaving and going elsewhere. If booking for bigger than 8 and farther out than 30min is not accommodated, that needs to be said instead of leading people to believe there will be space made available with a "note" especially with traveling. read more

My wife and I visited UC Irvine to pick up our daughter for breakfast. We had heard about a great restaurant, so we decided to take our family there. After we were seated, we were greeted by a wonderful waiter named Alicia, who was extremely kind and hospitable. Throughout our visit, she consistently catered to our needs, anticipating our requests for refills and more. It's people like Alicia who make you want to keep coming back. Thank you! read more

Loved the service and food! Alicia was wonderful! I will defiantly come back! The chilaquiles were soooo good! read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Chilaquiles Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

It was our first time at Broken yolk! We went here per my daughters request for her dads birthday as she's been there before celebrating friends. The wait time to get seated wasn't too bad/ The restaurant was clean and neat. The servers all seem courteous and nice! Our server in particular Alicia was simply PHENOMENAL & AMAZING SHE is definitely a top notch server. Was attentive over our table and all the others she was taking care of in our section. She had amazing recommendations for food and drinks We loved it all!!! We ordered the steak & eggs Crepes Pancakes Sides and cocktails it was all warm, tasted fresh and just delicious! We were also really looking forward to our sever singing happy birthday along with the restaurant as we'd heard from my daughter that was a highlight and a core memory for her when she dined with friends. Sadly per corporate that's no longer a "thing" Yall should really reconsider and bring that back. We will definitely be back and hope to have Alicia as our server again! read more

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Our first time here at this particular spot. Came with a friend after a Saturday morning walk and we were starving. She had been to another location and it was my first time at a BYC. We decided to sit ạt the bar counter since there was no waiting. It was a positive jovial vibe that morning. The Grinch was walking around the restaurant giving out candy canes. We even got a pic with him. Our server was friendly and helpful. I'm sorry, I forgot to note her name and it stinks getting old and forgetting things. Now for the food, I had an omelet with ham and my friend had The Mom omelet. It was just ok. Both omelets lacked seasoning so we made some adjustments with the condiments available on the table. I will try other dishes next time. They also have an app rewards program that seems cool if you plan on coming more often. read more

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Taking customer feedback into account and showing extra attention to customer satisfaction, along with offering solutions to issues, is truly impressive and reflects how much they care about and value their work. I would love to visit again as soon as possible. read more

We recently visited and had a wonderful experience thanks to our server, Delilah. She was incredibly patient, kind, and cheerful; she never rushed us and made us feel comfortable engaging in conversation. It is rare to find such high-quality service! She truly deserves recognition for her approachability and professionalism. I would also like to commend the Associate Felipe who made us feel welcome, answered our questions, and was attentive whenever we needed assistance. We had a pleasant dining experience and will be back. BTW, it was our first time trying the Nutella strawberry crepes! Delicious! read more

We went on busy mother's day weekend but even though it was crowded, The service was quick and friendly. The staff kept water and coffee filled and the kitchen prepared our breakfasts quickly and everyone in our large party of 12 received exactly what we ordered. read more

food was okay. service was very slow, despite the restaurant being pretty empty. server was nice, but disappeared halfway through our meal and no one else came to help us, and had to find another server to check us out. other servers were on their phone and being inattentive. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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Customer service rocks. You can get your meals within 10-15 minutes ( a shorter wait time than Denny's). Some of the food's good. I ordered a breakfast which consisted of 2 chocolate chip pancakes alongside scrambled eggs and sausages plus butter and maple syrup. The eggs and sausages were delicious, but the pancakes were awful. Both of them did not have chocolate chips and I got a stomachache after having one. If you come here, just don't order pancakes. They'll make your stomach full in an instant. read more

Ate at two locations. I was happy with both! Good customer service and food. The Nutella crepes and eggs Benedict were delicious.

The Broken Yolk Cafe is an absolute must-visit for breakfast lovers, but our recent visit went above and beyond expectations, largely due to our server, Alicia. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was bright and welcoming. The food itself was phenomenal. However, our experience was truly elevated by the phenomenal service we received from Alicia. She was attentive, incredibly friendly, and genuinely seemed to enjoy her job; our coffee cups never reached the half-way mark! If you're visiting Broken Yolk, do yourself a favor and ask to be seated in Alicia's section. She embodies outstanding hospitality and brightened our entire morning. We will definitely be back! read more

My wife & I have been eating at The Broken Yolk Cafe in Irvine for several years now and we absolutely love the delicious food and the wonderful service, particularly via our regular server Alicia. She has such a positive attitude and shares our love of dogs. She always makes sure to bring our dog Maizie a bowl of water and a pup cup whenever we go there. I cannot recommend this Broken Yolk location and Alicia enough. read more

Service from our waitress was good but she was completely overloaded, short staffed with a full section. The kitchen seemed to be very slow as we waited a long time for food and we could see the wait staff was hopping so the fault wasn't on them. Seems to be a management issue for the long delay. We ordered biscuits and gravy with fruit. It managed to be both under seasoned (gravy and biscuits were bland) AND over salty (flavor of the sausage patty was predominantly salt). We also ordered the waffle sandwich with home fries. We asked for poached eggs instead of scrambled. The waitress said okay but the eggs took an additional 10 minutes to arrive. I know they make poached eggs here, there's an entire section of Benedicts on the menu so why the holdup? Weird home fries here. I was expecting cubed potatoes, maybe some onions and green peppers in the mix. What we got was sauteed sliced potatoes. At first I thought we were mistakenly given the hash browns but other tables had what looked like the same potatoes except they were slivered. Okay. Ambiance is unpleasant unless you like a very noisy dining room with voices and coffee bean grinders ricocheting ceaselessly. No soft surfaces to absorb the sound so it's pretty hard to talk or order food, we had to repeat what we wanted several times and when our waitress recited back what she heard it was still wrong. Glad she repeated back the orders because that would have been a lot of do-overs if she hadn't. Perhaps that was a skill she developed while working here. Overall the best part was the service. Food was so-so and the noise really is overwhelming. They were completely packed for a Wednesday morning so they'll probably be fine if I never come back again. read more

Honestly just a really mid place for pricing thats a little too much for what you get. We got short stack pancakes, short stack chocolate pancakes combo with eggs and bacon, and skillet hash. Chocolate chip pancakes were just the short stack with choc chips piled on top. I tried the pancakes and they were gummy and slimy with the syrup. The hash skillet while still kind of tasty was basically all potato hash. Most of the food came out fast except the choc chip pancakes for my kid. The server was pretty attentive and friendly but when it came time to pay, they were no where to be seen and took forever when we were just trying to leave. I asked the busser if we pay up front and he said he could get someone but it still took a long time. While service did pick up by the end of our visit, the count still wasnt crazy and this was well before church rush on a sunday. Everything is nice inside and is apparent its all still looking new. Total with tip was like almost $80 for 2 adults, and 2 kids who shared a combo meal that was kind of just meh food. I coulda just made it home for half the price and a little better taste. read more

We love having the Broken Yolk so near. Alicia is one of the reasons we love going there. She is so welcoming and so funny... and a great wait person. read more

Awesome service with great food awesome cuisine and absolutely affordable. Good job. The ambience was perfect and I think I finally got to 85. read more

Poor service. Poor attentiveness to customers. Literally have to flag the servers for everything you need.

I typically love the broken yolk in Orange but I was in Irvine and decided to try this location. This was my first time at the Irvine location. What a disappointment I ordered an omelette the eggs didn't even taste like eggs they were flat tasteless. Rubbery- as soon as my dish arrived it smelled like the plate was never washed properly. My English muffin tasted like it was smothered and burnt vegetable oil. The service was great. I'll give them that, but I will never go back to this location again. read more

Best breakfast, best service, great ambience, Kelly is the best, This is my number one favorite place for breakfast read more

Food is good. Service at this location was none existent. Would not eat at Irvine BY again. We eat at Harbor BY a lot and service is always great along with food. Perhaps the Irvine manager can get some tips from the Harbor location folks? read more

Food and service were alright. Except ordered an English muffin came not toasted with no butter. Made the meal incomplete especially for the price. Sat in the back and of course you our forgotten. Hispanic family was serviced numerous times for coffee asked if they needed anything. Sat with no coffee for twenty minutes. read more