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    Broken Yolk Cafe

    3.5 (1.8k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    BROKEN YOLK CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Meat Lovers Omelet
    Kayla B.

    I live down the street from the downtown location BUT will drive to mission valley because that's how good this broken yolk is!! We had the meat lovers omelet & the cinnacakes. EVERYTHING was fireeee & don't get me started on that sourdough bread *chef's kiss* Not only was the food delicious, but it was nice & hot! Food came out fairly quick for how packed it was. Although we we're rarely checked on (never got refills on drinks, etc) our waiter did give us a strawberry banana smoothie (also fire) on the house for my birthday, which I appreciated, especially due to the above. Definitely recommend!

    Cali Golden State Benedict
    Mercedes S.

    I absolutely love this place and find myself coming back regularly! The service is consistently spot on, and the food is always fresh and satisfying. One of my favorite things to order here is their iced mochas, they never disappoint. Definitely a go-to spot for me!

    Chilaquilles
    Alex S.

    First time trying Broken Yolk cafe and it wasn't bad. I don't usually frequent chain restaurants but I saw that they have chilaquilles on the menu so why not! Ordered the chilaquilles with half green, half red sauce with over easy eggs. Both sauces were good (slightly preferred the red but I can see myself getting the green one when I the mood). The eggs came out broken and well done, which is the other extreme of over easy. I got to say eggs are a pretty critical part of chilaquilles but I hate having to send stuff back. The server saw my crestfallen face and asked if the order was right. I mentioned my disappointment with the eggs but that I don't want to have it replaced (I'd hate to see a plate of chilaquilles being tossed!). He brought a side of over easy eggs for me. Wow! What a service. Of course I tipped him well. Honestly I didn't expect such a service from a chain restaurant. This was a great morning, thank you for making my morning such a delight!

    Chicken fried steak
    Sharon L.

    Easy parking and chill breakfast place with diner vibes and booth seating. It was surprisingly packed (I guess I didn't expect a chain to be this packed). The first time we were here we sat indoors. The service was prompt and helpful, for example, our server remembered I wanted water with no ice during the refills. The strawberry crepes were good. The texture of the crepes were light and nicely complimented with the sweetness of Nutella and fruits. The banana pancakes were average, as the pancakes themselves had a strong flour taste. The scrambled eggs were a little dry and not the best. The second time we sat outside and the service was notably worse. The server didn't come by very frequently and never came by with water refills. One of our entrees were also forgotten and we had to remind our server (it came after everyone else had already finished their food). Ultimately, a decent spot for a comfy and chill breakfast/brunch, but just don't expect too much from the food itself.

    Nirvana A.

    Angela's service was great! The food was good! No wait line if you get here before 10 am.

    Cinnacakes birthday reward choice
    Taura G.

    This visit proved to be absolutely yummy! My server was Kimberly and she was very customer service oriented and she treated me very well. I used the Yelp Live Wait List option and I was seated upon arrival. My server Kimberly and another young man was both asked me if I wanted something to drink. It was wonderful that they were both intent on serving customers with great service. My chicken fried steak and eggs was DELICIOUS and I ordered CinnaCakes as my Free Birthday reward. All was delicious. I will certainly come back to this location. I normally frequent the Del Mar Location, but this one did a solid job today. Thanks, this was a wonderful experience.

    SPICY VEGAN Spicy Vegan Breakfast Bowl
    Kari R.

    Went here for breakfast on the weekend with friends. The place was crowded, but we got seated right away. The interior was warm and family-friendly. Service was fast and our food came out quickly. I had the Spicy Vegan Bowl and it was absolutely delicious. My husband ordered the Border Benedict and was disappointed. It didn't match the menu description (see photo). The cinnamon pancakes were really good. Our friends enjoyed their omelette and Monte Cristo. Overall, a good breakfast spot for a chain. Just skip the Benedict

    Actual menu pricing

    Website menu is very different from the actual restaurant's. Pricing is massively overinflated by 25% or more.

    No Name Omelet
    Lorna K.

    Great food, great service, convenient location. Not too noisy, clean bright atmosphere. I love coming to this place! One of the best breakfast places in Southern California!

    Crispy Chicken Sandwich
    Michelle G.

    Took my friend out to brunch with our toddlers & the service was fantastic. We were very well taken care of & our waitress was patient in between servicing other tables. Food was good, hot, & my toddler enjoyed sharing my dish with me (mostly the fries-I wish there were more & so does he ). Very quick in & out, a bit dark on the inside but aside from that everything else is fantastic. Love that the parking lot is huge since it is shared with the backside of the Fashion Valley Mall!

    Fresh Strawberries instead of strawberry compote and whipped cream Belgium waffle.
    Krissie R.

    There is plenty of parking and patio seating. We opted for inside. Arrived Saturday morning around 9:30ish and were seated promptly. Our drinks were brought swiftly and orders taken. They were not extremely busy but enough staff to cover. Our food was brought out all together and our waitress was very attentive. She refilled everyone's drinks once and I think coffee a couple of times. Excellent portions and everything was seasoned well. Will definitely return.

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    1 month ago

    Anton was amazing!! My boyfriend and I had a lovely time here food was amazing and the service was very quick and efficient

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    4 months ago

    Good food. Many options. Quick service. Consistent quality. Generally a busy place with an open atmosphere.

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    Anthony was a great server and we had such a great meal here! Definitely recommend if you are in the area!

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    Great service from Anthony on Mother's Day! Great food as well. Thanks for a great afternoon !

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    Are all of your locations currently open during the lockdown?

    Well SD never had a "lock down." They have plastic shields in between tables. For some reason their outdoor section was closed on 12/18/2021.

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    Dog friendly

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