Finished with an early follow up eye appointment for MIL and had 1.5 hrs to kill. Decided to take mom out for breakfast and first place that came to mind was Broken Yolk Cafe. Hadn't been back for over 2+ years but pass by it often. Got here at 10-ish am and no lines but there were a handful of patrons. Was greeted warmly by the friendly host and seated in a booth right away. Was served water and we ordered black coffee and green tea. Our server came by after a few minutes and we ordered the American Breakfast- sunny-side up eggs, bacon, crispy hash browns and sourdough toasted bread. MIL ordered the Blueberry Short Stack pancakes with a side of sausage links. Food was served in good time and delicious. The serving was plentiful that we had leftovers to take home. The restaurant was bright, airy, with a good atmosphere. Will try to come back with the rest of my family. Overall experience was great. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Blueberry Pancakes w/side of 2 Link Sausages - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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Stopped by Broken Yoke today with my neighbor Drew. Sochy was our amazing and attentive server. The ambiance was positive and we were sat at a nice booth . Drew ordered eggs over medium, hash browns, fruit and toast and I had the Country fried steak with home fries. Both dishes were hot and tasty. We both had coffee and cranberry juice. Sochy was very kind and checked on us frequently. We had a nice breakfast and good conversation. Highly recommended. read more

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Ordered the Mom omelette. Thin and stuffed with a watery mess of green peppers and onions. No flavor. I think a huge pan of green peppers and onions are made for a variety of dishes. Anyway horrific. read more

I am loving the new winter specials menu at Broken Yolk Cafe. I personally love it here. The service and food are always fantastic. The menu is insane and has literally something for everyone! read more

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Breakfast done right. Everything came out fresh, hot, and packed with flavor. The portions were generous, the service was friendly, and it was the perfect way to start the day. You can tell they take pride in the quality of their food. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to whenever I'm in the mood for a great breakfast! read more

I visit my Mom often in So. Cal and this is one of our favorite breakfast spots near her house - it's reliable and consistently good. The service team here is always gracious and check on you frequently to make sure your beverages are topped off and you have all that you need. This visit I had the Breakfast Croissant sandwich with hasbrowns - crispy just the way I like them - they don't cheat you on bacon either - - my mom had the Californian omelette with one of their beautiful fluffy biscuits and a side of bacon. This place is lively and pretty busy most of the time - so you won't be alone - but it still feels cozy. I also highly recommend the club sandwich if you ever stop by and want lunch. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with hashbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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Omg another price gouging restaurant $25.00 for breakfast eggs and tortilla chips this is why restaurants are closing left and right a family of 4 will cost about or over $100.00 for Breakfast read more

Arrived to pick up a to go order and the line was out the door. Note, there is no signage on where to pick up to go orders. With only one hostess in sight, I joined the line - at no point did any additional employees greet guests and direct them or provide any information ; everyone was quite confused. There was an order sitting on a counter that I looked at - it was similar to mine but not the same. Actually my 11 year old observed this before I even did. When we finally reach the front of the line there was a lot of confusion from the hostess and a manager and finally, they acknowledge that they gave out my order already and would remake it. No offer of a comp card or apology or timeline provided by hostess. The food came out 5 minutes later, but unusually cold. My daughter was confused how her eggs were so so cold, and again confused at the tiny portion of fruit. Also, now ravenous, we were extremely disappointed they hadn't included utensils to eat with. When we saw the order come up to the counter we had approached the staff and asked "is that for marissa", he made a weird noise at us, but otherwise did not engage in any further forms of communication. I have been in the food industry for two decades and do not understand why this location is consistently so poorly managed and inefficient, each time has been such a disappointment. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - the portioning for the side of fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

The Tres Leches is super delicious. This is a seasonal dish that IMO should be on the regular menu. Our server Alfredo was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend the Broken Yoke. read more

Service was great on top of good food. I had the 2 option choice egg Benedict's and it was on point. Food came out about 10-15 mins after and they were catching up at 10am, ihop/denny's interior similar although spacier and high ceiling! Worth the buck read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Food, service and ambience are fine. Opinion is their prices are high relative to similar restaurants with comparable food.

This was my second visit to Broken Yolk Cafe, and, much like the first, it was... just okay. The cafe itself has a laid-back, friendly vibe, with plenty of seating and natural light - definitely a comfortable spot if you want to relax over coffee and linger for a while. Their menu is expansive, with options that cover just about any breakfast craving: pancakes, waffles, burritos, Benedicts, and more. I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak, a classic choice. It came with two perfectly cooked over-easy eggs, but the steak itself was a bit on the oily side. Overall, the meal was fine, portions were reasonable. my order came with hash browns and an English muffin. Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=ghwgzbhC7QvSnlKa--NaCg AR ordered the Two Eggs Breakfast Special, and she seemed to enjoy it. Her order came with a side of fruit and a biscuit. Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=yWyVV4D_OcuPrtumE9u60Q Two Coffees - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=Dvl0OTeCTvwk6-BZLX95aA Our order: Two Eggs ($13) Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs ($18) Coffee ($4 x2 =$8) Total: $42 (+tip) The service was friendly and attentive, and we didn't have to wait long for our food since the cafe wasn't too busy. Our server checked in on us a few times, striking a good balance without being intrusive, which we appreciated. If you're in the area and in the mood for a relaxed breakfast or brunch, Broken Yolk is worth a stop. Prices are "so-so" - our breakfast for two came to just over $50, which feels a bit steep but seems to be the going rate these days. Portions are fair, and the inviting ambiance definitely enhances the experience. While there were some minor food quality issues, it's still a solid spot for a casual meal. Just a heads-up: if you're sensitive to salt or oil, some dishes might be a touch on the heavier side. - Big Aloha! Food: 3 Ambiance: 3 Service: 4 Value: 3 read more

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Great food, service was wonderful very clean dining room. Good coffee and juice. The fruit in the parfait was fresh and the rancheros skillet had a good kick. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Berry yogurt parfait - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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The ladies at the front were so awesome. Very friendly, happy and helpful. The food was just ok got two eggs over med which were cooked good but was given the wrong toast from what I ordered but didn't want to wait for new. Home potatoes were not great. The Bloody Mary was also all tomatoe juice and warm. Keep trying diff broken yolk locations and I think it's just not my jam for a mediocre breakfast up-charged. Space was open and clean which was nice. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Mimosa & Bloody Mary - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Gr8 service gr8 food just expensive. We were happy they were open on Christmas. Omelets are great

Food service in ambience all fantastic should be top rated in the diner category here in Mission Viejo

Good breakfast. Enjoy the kitschy shirts on the staff while eating delicious breakfast food.

Service is just ok. Food is decent. Iced tea tastes like bitter Lipton tea. The establishment is ultra-clean. I order their skillets mostly. Try their spiciest skillet. It'll almost burn your stomach, it's that good. Parking lot is smallish and can be hard to get in and out of. But I'll always go to this location. Pancakes can be a hit or miss! read more

Final update: made it back to try again. We got seated and then greeted by our server. From this point on, things were just average at best. Still will not go back. First, for some one who doesn't do carbs or at least tried to not eat a lot of carbs- omelettes are a great way to go. They have a lot of versions and "Make you own" but just as before they're not omelettes. They're folded fried eggs with ingredients dropped in the crease. Large tacos with egg as a shell. Not good. I went with an average breakfast sandwich. $15.50 for two thin small slices of bacon. Bland eggs and barely toasted bread. Got fruit as the side- 3 slices of melons and a single strawberry. Most places will have a variety and enough to eat. We were served juice glasses for water again and waited for 5+ minutes to get a refill. Table next to us, again, were served large glasses. Doesn't make any sense. My wife said it very well- this is a greasy diner playing dress up as nice breakfast stop. It's not for me. I want good service and good food for these prices. Won't be back and I suggest you don't go back. Denny's serves just as good of food (if not better) and gives better service. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - $16 of food? Nope - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

My mom and I went for breakfast here and it was lovely. She had coffee and the mom omelette and I had the choose two eggs Benedict option. I'm super indecisive so getting to choose between two eggs Benedict was definitely the best of the two worlds. The eggs were cooked perfectly and I really enjoyed it. I didn't try my mom's omelette but she said the onions were undercooked. But honestly that being the only flaw is not bad at all. Service was phenomenal, she was very sweet and checked in on us often. We'll definitely be back! Such a good place! read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Choose 2 eggs Benedict: Golden State Benedict & Caprese Benedict The Mom Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

If I could put zero stars I would. I ordered a cali breakfast burrito through takeout that is $18 and included bacon inside it; what I received had no bacon what so ever. I paid $18 for an egg burrito ? That's silly. I tried calling for over 20 minutes no answer what so ever; their voice box was also full so now I have no option but this. I'm going in tomorrow morning - if I'm ignored I will be contacting corporate immediately. This is ridiculous that you aren't answering your calls or your voicemails. I demand a refund for this mockery of a breakfast burrito and terrible customer service. I fully expected better from this chain - if someone would have simply answered the phone this could have been resolved easily. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Breakfast burrito made incorrectly. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

I got the avocado toast with feta and arugula - at the very most, only half the toast had any smashed avocado on it and I could count the very few crumbles of feta cheese. All buried under a huge pile of arugula. For $17 or even half that price I'd expect there to be smashed avocado, covering my entire piece of toast! And if you're advertising feta, put it on! I also ordered an iced vanilla latte that was too bitter to drink. Waste of money. . read more

Excellent breakfast's and lunch menu items and service. We return as often as possible.

My wife and I came here for an 8:30 am breakfast and were pleased to learn that we could order from both the breakfast and lunch menus. It was difficult to decide on one entree each since the good sounding choices were many. The BLT sandwich I ordered came with thick bacon and a large portion of sweet potato fries. The Mom's vegetarian omelet , which she ordered, was loaded with vegetables. Portions were large and the food was good. Our server was friendly and very attentive. Altogether , it was a good breakfast in a cozy setting. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - BLT with sweet potato fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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Excellent service, delicious food, good price, and, the best waitress ever Carolina was so friendly slightly and professional Highly recommending for wonderful branch outside good view, and you can create your own food. Everything fresh and great. read more

Just was waiting for a place up the street to open and decided to treat myself to a healthy breakfast and it did not disappoint! I love this place, clean, wonderful staff and delicious breaksfast for a vegetarian. The Mom omelet with no cheese and pico digallo. crispy hash browns, rye toast (other choices available). It was enough to take home half to have for dinner. Love that the coffee is only a $1 with a meal verses what other cafes charge. Lavazza coffee black, yum. Thank you to Carolina for excellent service! I will bring my family when in town here. read more

I must admit I'm shocked by leaving this review. My wife and I have gone to the Irvine location a few times and every time we went, the food was tasteless, unseasoned and just plain bland. But today at this particular location, everything was spot on, from the hostess bright personality, food was delicious and even to the water tasting good. The wrap could've been seasoned a little more but overall this place deserves a 5 rating. I'm not trying to be biased but the Irvine location as nothing on this spot. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Planted based Chorizo Power Wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Came here Sunday morning and it was delicious! It was busy but we were seated right away. Our server Alfredo was AWESOMEhe is good at what he does. Even though place was packed he took care of us. I got the mimosa flight which was deliciousand I ordered the omelet breakfast. Very tasty. Will def go backThanks Alfredo! read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Mimosa flight - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Really great service and food was good. I would give 4.5 stars if I could. The only bad thing was the waitlist time, it was off my more than 20 mins. read more

Food was good; portions were big; service was good. Pretty much what you would expect. The only problem I had was with the item I ordered. It was the "No Name" omelet which was described on the menu as: "Bacon, tomato and mushroom. Topped with avocado and sour cream." When it came it looked great. I took the first bite and my mouth burned with some spice. I asked the waiter what was making my mouth burn and he said "it is the salsa." So - the description said nothing about salsa. They did make it over again, but why would you put something on an item that is not listed on the menu? Could be dangerous if it were something a person was allergic to! read more

I've never been so conflicted leaving a review. It was our first time trying this diner. The restaurant was half full. We walked in and no one acknowledged us. I waved down a guy pouring coffee and asked if we seat ourselves. He told us to wait for the hostess. She was on the phone. After a while, another waiter comes to seat us, very obviously in a hurry. Threw our menus down and said he'll get water. We ordered two lattes. They were about four gulps for $7.97. Half of it was just foam. We ordered two SLICES of bacon. The waiter thought we said two orders. This was forgivable as the bacon order comes in threes. We're used to the Snooze and Aloha Stacks, basically everywhere else. We were brought two orders of French toast. We ordered one. The strawberry sauce was made with expired strawberries. I could taste the fermentation... We were brought two orders an orange juice and he threw the straw down and it slid across the table. Yeah, they rush that hard. I would rather they take their time and not look so ridiculous and give customers proper service. Waffles were good. It was crispy not soggy. read more

The food here is good, but nothing to write home about -- standard breakfast and brunch fare. The biggest downside was the service: it was pretty slow, and we waited a while to be seated even though there were several open tables in the restaurant. Not a bad spot if you're not in a rush, but probably wouldn't be my first pick next time. read more

My son recommended this place and I'm so glad I finally got to try it. The staff is beyond friendly. We sat on the patio and was worried we would have to wait a long time for service but that was not the case. Their menu is packed with yummy dishes so even the pickiest can find something. Extra points for the background music. read more

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I have to say that this was one of the most disgusting things I've ever seen in a restaurant. Although we're not sure what this green stuff is inside the chicken chicken strips, my family speculated it was dish soap that was maybe left on the cutting knife? Either way, they were very burnt on the outside. We saw another person's order that looked nicely cooked, golden crispy. Could you have anything to do with the fact that someone at our table was wearing a MAGA hat? It's ashame, we've come here for years, always loved the food. No more. My teenage daughter works in the food industry and she didn't want to cause a scene so we just left our food and paid the bill. Later that day my daughter had a stomach ache. I'm not blaming them but it is possible they made her sick. We could also tell our waitress was really not happy to have us there. Either way, let's learn to treat everyone equally, with respect and dignity regardless of race or political affiliation. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Great service, friendly staff. Sadly the food quality has declined... Everything is so expensive now, we had higher expectations for a $100 breakfast. It's not the same as it used to be. read more

Great service, well made breakfasts, very tasty and large portions. Sometimes we need to take home a doggie box! Clean bright restaurant in Del Mar. we have also gone to the Pacific Beach, San Diego location for 30 years, a VERY popular place. We moved north a bit so we have not been back to the PB restaurant since the remodeling... read more

My brother and husband loved this place, but I preferred IHOP. It was cute, although the bathrooms were dirty since they were closing soon. Our server was overly attentive, which was a bit annoying, but I understood. The food came out quickly and was warm, not hot. I'd return, but earlier in the day for a better experience. It felt rushed since they were trying to close. read more

It's a great breakfast place. Very fast service, great portions and good atmosphere. Will definitely be going back there.

I've been going here since it opened many years ago. This may be the last. Today I had my usual order of two eggs, country fried steak hash browns and a blueberry muffin. Eggs and hash browns were luke warm and the muffin was tough as an old boot. I suspect that in cooking the steak, they let the eggs and hash browns sit while they finished the steak. The muffin was like it was a day or two old. I won't be going back. Service was outstanding. read more

Worst place ever. The service was terrible and the food was awful. I wouldn't come back to this place again.