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    Popping Yolk Cafe

    4.1 (498 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 2:30 pm

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

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    Ube paste stuffed in the French toast
    Angela B.

    I love all things ube and when I saw that Popping Yolk Café had quite a few ube items I couldn't wait to go!! PYC is located in a newer shopping center right next to In & Out. That in mind, parking becomes challenging during the lunch rush. The restaurant has inside and outside dining areas that are both good-sized and comfortable. You place your order at the counter and your food is brought to your table when it's ready. All the employees we interacted with today were very helpful, friendly and welcoming. Now for the food. Truly ube heaven, but I was also eyeing their great list of Benedicts. I was here for the ube today so I kept my focus on that :) My foodie friend and I decided to go the breakfast route. I ordered the ube French toast with sides of eggs and sausage to balance out the sweetness. My friend chose the berry and Nutella crepes. My order came out first. There was as an oversight on my friend's order. The kitchen just kinda "forgot" to make her crepes. When the worker realized this, he was super apologetic and didn't make excuses, so even tho there was quite a gap in our orders being served he earned points for how he handled the situation. My ube French toast was beautiful . Coated in something crunchy and topped with coconut syrup, shredded coconut, and served with whipped cream and fresh blueberries, it was a sight to behold. As I cut into the first piece I realized it was also stuffed with a delightful ube paste. SO decadent and delicious! (I ended up taking half of it home for later). I'm glad I also ordered eggs and sausage to balance out all that decadence! On a side note, I'm not sure what kind of sausage they serve here, but it was delicious. My friend let me try some of her crepes and they were also amazing! They add corn flakes in the filling, which adds a nice texture to every bite. Definitely a solid brunch spot. I'm looking forward to trying their Benedicts soon!

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    Fiona T.

    Popping Yolk has so much trendy aesthetic SoCal brunch vibes!! this croissant avocado and ham sandwich gives you all the brunch feels And the asian fusion! Kimchi Spam Omelette! The Ube French Toast is definitely their signature and a must-try (Hmmm when you're ignoring the calories ) Refillable brew coffee! IG: socalhkfoodies

    Classic Benedict
    Annie Y.

    Parking here can be pretty difficult. They have plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating, and you order first before dining in. I ordered the Classic Benedict, and it was really good. It came with seasoned potatoes they were super flavorful and well seasoned. The small side salad was also fresh and came with plenty of dressing. Overall, everything was delicious! Recommendation(s): - Classic Benedict Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Parking is hard - Restroom available - Order first and then dine in

    Nashville Hot Chicken Benedict
    Danica

    Popping Yolk is one of my favorite brunch spots - lots of variety of brunch items on their menu, cute and cozy decor, friendly service, and delicious food! Their eggs benedict menu is what they're known for, and it has so many unique options. The Nashville hot chicken benedict is a personal favorite. The chicken stays crunchy even after the yolk breaks, and the slaw tucked between the chicken and the english muffin ties it all together really well. The potatoes on the side are crispy and really fun to eat, and the salad is a nice touch too. Just a really solid breakfast spot with a lot of variety and consistently good food. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

    In the back is House French Toast and the front dish is the Croissant Avocado and Ham Sandwich.
    Ana M.

    First time in this restaurant, and will be returning again! They had great customer service, the employees constantly checked up on us for refills and the food was amazing. I got the Croissant Avocado and Ham Sandwich and it was very filling I couldn't even finish my plate because it was well serviced (not a complaining at all) the French toast was also really good not too sweet. And their Mango green tea was delicious!

    Potted plant latte   Mango Iced Green Tea
    Meleia O.

    The service here is great, the workers are all very attentive and nice. You can sit anywhere inside or outside after paying and there's lots of shade if you were to sit outside. You really get a bang for your buck with the potted plant latte in regard to the size of the actual container (super cute like a vase!). However, I thought the overall latte was a bit underwhelming. Not bad, but it's just an average caramel latte with half-and-half. I was not the biggest fan of the smoked salmon omelette. My friend really enjoyed hers with a side of the homestyle potatoes, however, mine was underdone. I'm not sure if that's intentional but I was under the impression that the salmon would be smoked as insinuated and more well-done. Besides that, I did not care for the overall composition of the omelette itself. Egg was not seasoned nor were the mushrooms and spinach. It's ok with hot sauce added, but without add ons, i would not order this again.

    No flavor but big portions  ... orange juice was excellent !
    Jeanette W.

    Nice area, parking is around the corner and we paid $1.00 to park. I ordered the eggs, potatoes bacon, sausage and toast and it was basic. He had an omelette and salad. He had tea and I had a fresh squeezed orange juice and that was the highlight of all of it. The server was kind. Will we be back? Probably not.

    Cowboy Burger with onion rings
    Clary A.

    Popping Yolk Brea is Popping!! Great service, the place is clean and the food delish!!! Ordered ube pancake, popping yolk burger and cowboy burger. Their ube latte did not disappoint. Excellent customer service, we were greeted as soon as we came in and friendly servers keep coming back for drink refills. So kind. Lively music and vibin. Lots of parking space. They have outdoor seating as well. Come and dine at Popping Yolk Cafe in Brea!!

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    Stella W.

    great service, easy seating, great food. Kimchi Butter Fried Chicken Benedict (NEW) & a MUST GET! not to intense of kimchi flavor but very umami and savory! and so filling. service: you order your food at the counter than find a seat yourself. servers were so nice and attentive. ambiance: Cute for casual brunch!

    Classic Benedict
    Tiffany N.

    When I tell you, this is my new favorite brunch spot, I am not kidding!! First off, my mom is a picky eater, so when she says she loves the food - high praise! The food and drinks reminded me of brunch places in Europe - so high quality, lovely presentation, and a great quantity. We sat outside and it was just such a nice vibe. We got to chat with the owner, who was going around waiting on tables, which is such a nice sight! So sweet and welcoming. Will definitely be coming back and 10/10 recommend if you're looking for a nice, family-owned breakfast place

    Nutella banana pancakes (w bananas and Nutella on the side)

    Best brunch I've had in a long time hands down, + lovely and attentive staff. The food was amazing. I had the Croissant Smoked Salmon Sandwich which was not only huge and delicious, but also came w a great side salad and the best home fries I think I've ever had. I also had the Potted Plant Latte. I was concerned it would be too milky given how light it was and almost asked for an extra espresso shot but I'm glad I didn't bc it was perfect the way it was. My kiddo had the banana Nutella pancakes (w bananas and Nutella on the side) and we both loved them. They had a chewy sort of bite to them, which I prefer tbh, bc they're gluten free so if you like traditional cakey pancakes these may not be for you, but the flavors went together perfectly. The staff was attentive and friendly and though we ordered at the counter and food was brought to our table, they came by several times to make sure we had everything we needed during our meal, and to refill our water glasses. Also, I know this is such a small thing, but makes a huge difference to me bc it means I don't have to worry when dining w a small child--this is one of the only places I've been to post Covid that has a stack of napkins on the table and doesn't make you ask for extra napkins if you need them. It's ridiculous. I know. But no napkins holder on the tables is one of my pet peeves and these days that seems rare for whatever reason! So I appreciated that a lot

    Egg Salad Sandwich
    P K.

    We came here for Sunday breakfast. You order at the counter and sit anywhere you'd like. They have plenty of patio seating. Food was great. The Nutella banana pancake was delicious! It was moist and not overly sweet. The fried chicken sandwich was good. Potatoes were perfectly done.. just how we requested well done! Service was very friendly and very attentive. We would return!

    Kristin Q.

    Super glad Popping Yolk is now in Brea! I had only been to the Pasadena location before. I had a little brunch date with my sister here and we had such a great time! She enjoyed the florentine benedict, which had all her favorite things such as a poached egg with spinach and mushroom. I had the classic breakfast and fell in love with their scrambled eggs! So yummy, with a great light, fluffy texture! Service was super friendly as well. You pay at the counter and then choose where to sit afterwards with a number. Excited to return again in the future!

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    Do you allow pet? A Yorkie ? In a pet bag.

    Yes! There's an outdoor patio where your furry friends are welcome!

    Do you have gluten free options?

    There are 6 different omelets you can choose that are gluten free. And choice of arugula or Garden Spring Mix with Hard-Boiled Egg salads.

    What are the Menu prices?

    It depends on what kind of coffee you want, but the average price is very reasonable. I hope it can help you!

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