we got lost in the breakfast burrito. traveled seas of creamy eggs, mountains of bacon and clouds of potato. why climb mount everest even. love french toast i'll move in thank you read more

Food: * curry moco: loved the fried chicken, super crispy and fresh, good portion size * b.a.e: a little bready, but still pretty good. loved the caramelized onions Ambiance: super cute, clean, and nicely decorated! read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - curry moco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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Mad Yolks in downtown Santa Cruz has one of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had! The flavor- WOW! I got the mad chick, the chicken was juicy and had the perfect crispy outside. The crunch was complimented by fresh lettuce and an earthy, savory basil aioli. The fried egg was a great addition, proving a nice texture. The coffee was equally delicious. The ambiance is laid back, trendy and matches a fast-causal vibe. Our service was fast, friendly and the crew member gave us good insight regarding the menu. read more

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Would highly recommend the curry moco, great portion size and taste and it's a unique mix of chicken katsu and loco moco. Matcha latte was also pretty good, wanted to try the dirty matcha but they were already out of espresso around 10:30 on a Friday morning. read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - curry moco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Cute spot! There's a parking garage nearby a short walk away, so it's pretty convenient. I got the Classic sandwich. Crazy amount of bread (a bit dry tbh) but the egg was soft and fluffy, and the spicy aoili sauce was so yummy! read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - classic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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Needed to find a breakfast spot that was open early. We got there a little after they opened and there were already people waiting for their orders. Person taking orders was not very friendly but not rude either. Maybe just didn't want to be there. ‍ I ordered the Shrooms breakfast sandwich and really enjoyed it. It was very flavorful and filling. I had to mash it down to eat it. My husband was disappointed with the Spam sandwich. The Spam looked gray and wasn't cooked well. The look on his face said it all. The Dirty Tots were stale and disappointing. read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - Shroom sandwich was YUM! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Busy Saturday morning at this breakfast spot known for their egg brioche sandwiches, but honestly it was worth the wait. I tried the shrooms and the BAE sandwiches along with a side of tots, and everything came out really satisfying. The scrambled eggs were incredible -- super soft, creamy, and flavorful. The brioche buns were just as good, pillowy soft with a really nice sauce that ties everything together. The place is super clean, but it does get hectic since it's order first then seat yourself, so it can feel a little messy and chaotic finding a spot. I also went back later for a strawberry matcha latte and that was surprisingly good -- not overly sweet, and the matcha tasted high quality. Overall, I'd definitely recommend it. It felt better than Eggslut in LA in my opinion, and I'd come back again for sure. read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Fun place -- and very busy and popular. We had to wait quite a while for our order. Everything is made fresh. Standing room only and happily right before our order was ready we scored a table. Looks like lots of UC students enjoying breakfast and we did too. Very fluffy and yummy scrambled eggs on a lovely brioche roll with cheese, sautéed onion and spicy aioli. Yum. Definitely recommend a stop here if you're looking for breakfast in Santa Cruz. read more

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I'm not a huge breakfast sandwich fan, but mannnn does Mad Yolks change my ways. I can't think of anything better than a juicy, crunchy Taiwanese chicken sandwich with soft buttery buns and arugula as the vegetable option in the morning. They really nail the flavor with the garlic aioli and tender chicken. Their Mango Jasmine Tea is also quite unique and I find myself wanting to go here just for this. It has an icey texture that is almost a smoothie, but not quite. Strong mango flavor and balances well with the jasmine. I'd skip on their matchas though as it can be grainy and bland when not paired with their fruit purees. I will say though that they can be a little inconsistent when they are busy. Their chicken can be a bit dry when faced in their weekend rush, so it depends when you go. It also took a while for me to get my drink, so I'm not sure if my drink ticket got lost as people after me received theirs well beforehand. Keep in mind that this place is located in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz. I'd recommend parking in the garage next to Urban Outfitters and avoid the parking po po. read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - Spam & Mad Chick - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

The food here is really good! My friends and I stopped by while we were in town for work, and it ended up being a great choice before heading out. We all ordered something different, and everything felt worth the price. The ambiance was lively and upbeat--very peppy and welcoming, with a lot of energy in the space. Even though it was busy, the service was quick and kept things moving smoothly. Seating is pretty limited though, so you definitely have to keep an eye out or be ready to grab a spot when one opens up. There are also a few shops across the street, which makes it a nice area to walk around a bit before or after your meal. We tried some drinks too--like the matcha--which we probably wouldn't order again, but the food itself was still delicious, just slightly on the pricier side. Overall, it's a solid spot for a quick bite, and I wouldn't mind coming back! read more

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Came by Mad Yolks in downtown Santa Cruz and had a really good experience. It was pretty busy and fast-paced, but the food came out quickly. We ordered a mix of sandwiches and sides: the Spam sandwich, Mad Chick sandwich, Breakfast Burger, Brioche Melt, plus the Potato Balls and Dirty Tots, and a Simple Green tea juice. The Dirty Tots were a standout for me, they had a curry-like flavor that made them really unique and tasty. The Potato Balls were also really good, crispy on the outside and a great starter to share. All of the sandwiches were solid, everything tasted fresh and satisfying. I especially enjoyed my drink, the Simple Green, which was refreshing and balanced out the heavier food. The location is great right in downtown, and the interior is bright, cute, and modern. Definitely a fun spot to grab brunch or a quick bite. Overall, a solid stop if you're in Santa Cruz and craving a good egg sandwich. read more

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I went in for some tots at 3:45 and they wouldn't sell them to me even though they close at 4, they said the kitchen was closed. Boo.

I came in first thing the other day to try Mad Yolk's viral breakfast sandwiches. I did takeout, but I did enjoy hanging out for a bit in this fun cafe. I like the decor and the Asian-inspired decor. The service here is very good and you get your sandwiches pretty quickly. First, I'm a huge fan of Japanese curry, so I had to try their tater tots smothered in it with an egg on top. Their Japanese curry is super flavorful has such a great umami flavor to it. I ordered the Mad Chick, which has a very big piece of fried chicken on it along with an egg, arugula, pickled cabbage, and their spicy aioli. It's served on a soft hamburger bun. When I tell you that that fried chicken on there is everything, I mean it. This is the reason to go to this place. As a whole, every element on that sandwich is fantastic, but that fried chicken is it. I also tried their Classic sandwich, which had scrambled eggs , caramelized onions and I added avocado to it. It was very tasty, but was missing a crunchy element. It was all very soft but still good! read more

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Went on a Tuesday afternoon in March! No crowd, the service was delightful. Spam Breakfast sandwich- absolutely tasty and of course I got drippy yolk everywhere. Dirty Tots were different, they weee delicious with the Japanese curry. The green Jasmine tea was delightful- half sweet only. Love how the lights look like yolks! read more

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I frequent this Mad Yolks and am never dissapointed. It does seem to tend to get overcrowded on weekends, but it's for good reason because the food is excellent. The drinks are all amazing, and the sandwiches are killer, I wish they would bring back the potato balls. It can be on the pricier side for a fast food-esque place, and it does take a while especially when busy, but if you're in santa cruz you need to go read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - strawberry matcha latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

This place is so amazing!! Currently on a roadtrip and when researching places to eat in Santa Cruz Mad Yolks was definitely the most recommended. And it's not overhyped at all!! I went here two days in a row with my partner and we got to try a couple different sandwiches. My fav was definitely the mad chick! Also i want to give a big shout out to the service here! Everyone is so friendly and the cashier was so sweet!! I believe her name is Annie! Next time i'm back in Santa Cruz this place will be a must to stop by!! read more

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Scrumptious!! I had had egg type sandwiches but I didn't enjoy them as much as I did with Mad Yolks. We ordered the dirty tots but asked for the curry sauce to be on the side. That item tasted great together but I don't know how it would be if it was smothered in, I probably suggest to go light on it. I was thinking after ordering, I should have asked for them to make it crispy but there was no need to because they made them perfectly. The bae and shrooms were finished there but I only ate half of the mad chick and finished the rest the next day which was still very delicious. The orange juice was refreshing but the strawberry matcha latte seemed to be missing flavor for my taste. The line never really ended and there were people in and out but we did come on a Saturday afternoon so I would believe the weekends would always have a line. Parking had street but we ended up in the parking garage around the corner of this location. I totally would come back but I'm not in the area to do so but I did see more locations so I will soon go I liked the decor all around, the bathroom is located in the back near the yolked sign yellow wall. read more

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Visited this breakfast sandwich spot in downtown Santa Cruz on a Friday morning and it was fairly busy, which set high expectations. The menu has good options, so we were excited to try it. I ordered the Shroom sandwich and my husband got the Bae sandwich. Overall, both were just average. The sandwiches lacked flavor, and the chives were missing, which really would've helped. The bread was fine, but not soft or buttery enough to elevate the sandwich. The eggs were soft scrambled but a bit too runny for our liking. We also tried the potato balls & they had a great crunch on the outside, but were mostly potato inside with not much meat. Not bad, but with the location and buzz, we were hoping for more. read more

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Nice, clean, modern and cool vibe location in downtown Santa Cruz. Employees were nice and helpful. Got the mad chick sandwich and Alex's iced coffee. Coffee was ok, but not a very strong coffee taste. Chicken sandwich was not breast meat, which I was hoping for. But thigh or whatever it was tasted pretty good, just not as lean as breast meat. The fry was excellent and the seasoning and spice mixture was tasty. Very "five spice" forward. The bun, while soft, fell apart half way through eating due to the excessive sauces and somewhat runny egg. In all, it was a good sandwich, but I would try something else next time. read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Ordered the Spam Sandwich and the Shrooms Sandwich. Easy ordering and pick up for drinks. The food took a bit once we ordered. The sandwiches were pretty good but not sure I would order the Shrooms sandwich again. The eggs were a little runny which made the sandwich pretty messy to eat. We also ordered a hot matcha latte and an Alex's Iced cafe. Both drinks tasted great! Limited seating inside and some seating outside. Overall, good experience but at this point wouldn't recommend the Shrooms Sandwich unless they cook the eggs longer. read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - Matcha Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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It was my first time here and there breakfast sandwiches omg! Love. It's so fresh and so good. The vibes are dope here and there fast with the food and service! read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - breakfast sandwhich with eggs and rice on side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Had a good time eating here with friends! It's a unique breakfast spot that blends Japanese flavors, from matcha from Japan to tater tots with Japanese curry. It's a popular spot since the line was out the door, and lots of locals/visitors eating there. We ordered the dirty tots of tater tots and Japanese curry. It took about 7 minutes for our order to be complete. The tots were moist because of the curry and lost its crunch factor. It's a good balance of savory and salty, with a great egg yolk adding more flavor. Filling and delicious as a snack. Would come again! read more

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We stopped by on our way to Monterey and had a pleasant dining experience. We ordered the mad chick and the classic. I liked the classic slightly better than the mad chick but the sauces and brioche bun in both were amazing. The chicken in the mad chick was a thick breaded slice, juicy though it was cooked to about medium. The strawberry matcha latte was good as well. Stylish interiors and a fast casual atmosphere. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Pretty disappointed. The egg and chicken were dry and overcooked. I got the Mad Yolk and it was very bland and underwhelming. Tots were fine but kind of greasy. Just overall, I wasn't impressed. read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Gave this place a try based on all the good reviews, and I agree it's good! I tried both the mad chick burger and the dirty tots. The burger was solid: good crisp on the chicken and good flavor; I don't think it was the most special fried chicken burger ever though. The dirty tots were so good! It's such a great combo to have savory Japanese curry and a fried egg with tater tots! It has great flavor and varying textures. This location was so busy, even on a weekday, but the line moves quickly. Staff were also friendly. read more

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These sandwiches are absolutely delicious! I got the mad chick and the chicken is battered like taiwanese popcorn chicken and so juicy. The cashiers were sweet and friendly when they took our orders. The interior of the place is nicely decorated with seating. But on the weekend, it can get busy with most of the seating filled up. read more

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This is a must try in downtown Santa Cruz, the line was out the door when arrived but it went by fast. All of their menu looked enticing everything sounded so delicious. I went ahead and went with the Mad Chick sandwich. This came with fried chicken with garlic aioli, pickled cabbage and baby arugula with a soft brioche bun. The fried chicken was hanging out of the sandwich and was very crispy. It had a small small kick to it. When I ate it, I wanted to go back for seconds and If I'm in the area, I would get the same thing or try their curry moco or dirty tots. Overall, this place reminds me of Egg Bred but I definitely liked it a lot. Seating inside very limited but we were lucky enough to get a table. read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

The breakfast here are hearty. Not my first time here, but I keep falling for their Fried Chicken sandwich as it's the best I've had. The Curry Tater Tots are a must try; they use a Japanese curry so it's not pungent but you gentle creamy curry taste. Service here can take a bit and depending on time you may not find seating as it does get busy and there's amble seating. read more

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The sand which was a 10/10. However, we waited an hour to get it and after speaking at the 45 min mark it took them a long time to find our order-which it looks like the name wasn't entered or put in. It was busy but after asking those who came in after us how long they waited after they got their food they said 15 min. We were the anomaly for sure but it would have been better to have been refunded while we waited another 15-20 min for the one sandwich. The staff was nice. Just room for improvement. We ended up eating in the car because we were frustrated already and wanted to get out of there. read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - Mad Chicken Sammy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

FOOD: amazing! Dirty tots were the standout of our order. Curry wasn't too overwhelming in flavor or amount and added incredible flavor. Great ratio of potato to curry. B.A.E. - really good, a bit creamy with the combination of egg, sauce, and avocado. Wish the brioche bun was a little more toasted, but it was reminiscent of Japanese milk bread interestingly. Burger - so good! Added avocado on a whim and highly recommend Pretty crowded inside but there's a seating area that has plenty of space a few blocks away Interior - cute decor, particularly the Yolked sign by the restroom read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - dirty tots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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My adult granddaughter really likes their matcha and sandwiches. I did not like matcha (1st time to taste). I enjoyed the scrambled egg, with avocado and cheddar cheese, sandwich. They were very messy. I ended up eating the egg filling without the bread. The young woman at the counter was very friendly and saved me money by suggesting a different sandwich, when I requested no bacon, onions or aoli. The restaurant was bright and sunny and had cute egg décor. read more

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Great place. The vibe is fresh at the menu is interesting. You walk up and order. There are only a handful of tables at the place and It's usually packed, so be aware. I highly recommend the potato balls. They were excellent! I ordered the b.a.e. sandwich with bacon cheese and delicious brioche bread. It was a bit messy but tasty. We also ordered the chicken sandwich which they say was excellent. My wife ordered the shrooms sandwich without the bread and it came in a nice little box. They also have a gluten free option. I'll be back. read more

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Best breakfast sandwich I ever had. I had the bae and let me tell you bae it's was hella delish. Bread was soft and the eggs were fluffy. There's a little kick to it it's just right. Go here and you won't regret it !!!! My flew fave place to go when I'm in Santa Cruz !!!! Thank you !!!! read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - The bae - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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Yum!! All three breakfast sandwiches were delicious, but the curry moco was a stand out! read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - b.a.e. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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The drinks and food are amazing. The breakfast burrito was very good and the salsa is too. Definitely coming back and highly recommend. Only problem is it's packed and there's no where to park but it's worth it. read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - Pineapple and orange - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Was visiting Santa Cruz and this breakfast spot was just a couple minutes walk from my hotel. On a Saturday morning, the line was out the door and the seats were filled with customers, it was a good sign that the food here is worth it. We ordered the Shrooms sandwich which came with cheese, scrambled eggs, garlic aioli, and mushrooms; Breakfast Burger which came with beef, onions, cheese, lettuce tomato, and aioli; and a Mango Matcha. Both items were extremely filling and the eggs were fluffy and creamy. The Mango Matcha was refreshing and had the perfect amount of sweetness. The food was so good, we decided to go back on Sunday to try something else on the menu. Mad Chick is their crispy chicken sandwich and the chicken was huge! It looked like the size of a chicken thigh. Curry Moco is their take on a Loco Moco and this was definitely one of my favorite things on the menu (also the only menu item that comes with rice) There is limited seating indoors and 2 outdoor seating tables. As for the restrooms, there is only 1 all-gendered stall that needs a code. read more

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Food was yummy, bread was really good. Took kinda long though on a Monday @1PM. They didn't put sugar in our tea, we had to ask for it. They fixed it, no questions asked. Their matchas are just okay though, straws too flimsy to mix in the toppings. I wouldn't repurchase, it wasn't very good and overpriced. Cute place though, workers were nice & sandwiches were good. read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - Mango Matcha Latte & Strawberry Matcha Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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TLDR - Food was great, service was fine but its a small place and literally no place to sit and eat. Wish they had more tables, space or some other arrangement. What we ordered? Shrooms - OMG this was a delicious sandwich full or eggs and mushrooms. Felt more like a beautiful omelet stuffed in a bun. We enjoyed every single bite and wanted more. Mad Chick - Sandwich was good but the chicken felt a little over done and didnt taste so good. Dirty Tots - Now this one was a hit, the tots were perfect and the thai curry sauce just stole the show. I cannot begin to describe the taste, you have to try it yourself. Food: Overall its good food maybe we got unlucky with the chicken but still will give it a try and update the review and ratings. Service: It's was good, not very fast but since it was busy, it makes sense that it will take time. Atmosphere: It's a small space, nicely decor but it was too crowded and we couldn't find anywhere to sit for 30 mins and ended up leaving with food in our hands. Overall it was 4 on 5 for us, will visit again and see if anything changes. read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - Shrooms and Mad Chick - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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Super yummy! Have been waiting for this place to open near me in San Jose and got impatient so we made the drive to Santa Cruz on a random Thursday. Was lucky enough to get a spot outside for the two of us and the pups. I think I had hyped myself up for the sandwiches after following on social media for so long. I will definitely try again when the one closer to me opens :) read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

We found this gem on Yelp and we were able to walk over from our hotel. We ordered the Bae, the Spam, mango green, and mango matcha. Service was excellent and food came out quickly. The Bae was delicious but messy. The eggs busted out with every bite, aioli tasty, and bacon crispy. My daughter enjoyed the Spam. The Spam was perfectly crisp. I think a great addition would be mini hash browns. The mango green which we thought was a green tea was actually a blended mango slush with mango bits that were so yummy. The same mango slush was the base of my matcha and complimented it perfectly. We thoroughly enjoyed our food and drinks. Highly recommend if you love Korean egg sandwiches. So good! Must try! read more

Mad Yolks - Pacific - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Cruz, California