Great service and a wonderful breakfast. The waitress was very ebullient and made the dining experience quite pleasant

best Mac and cheese ever tasted, life changing amazing service auraful ambiance the servers are very kind and the drinks are great, the ice they use is also perfect read more

Decent breakfast, Great service. We had a good experience at Yolk this morning. The Salmon Eggs Benedict was prepared well. Flat White was decent. Best part of today's breakfast was the friendly service. read more

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Handy for us on a Sunday morning, and busy but not packed at 9am. We'd been to other locations, so we knew what we were in for: standard breakfast fare. Sweetie needed coffee, I wanted something little. Kid K had several choices on the kid's menu, and also might have gotten Nutella crepes, or French toast off the main menu. She went with kid pancakes and liked them. Sweetie got her coffee (endless refills) and also pancakes, and some bacon. Both good but not amazing. I got sausage gravy and biscuits. Tasted like canned gravy, and the biscuits were okay but not great. Got cheese grits as the side; again, good not great. I wasn't super hungry anyway, so I only ate about half the food, but if you're hungry it will be filling. So, three stars for the food: solid, predictable, unexceptional but fine. But for the rest of the experience, five stars. We got in easily when it might have been busy. Service was excellent. The server was friendly and fast, there when we needed her even though she was a bit busy. The place is bright and welcoming. Great location for walking on Michigan, etc. Hot sauce already on the table so I didn't need to bother her. A downside is the price- not out of line for modern times and the location, but ouch- $70 for pancakes and biscuits. So, four stars overall. Definitely would come back. Plenty of other things to try (I almost went for the salmon benny.) read more

While staying at the Hotel Chicago Downtown, I came here for breakfast one morning, as this restaurant is connected to the hotel. The staff was friendly, but it did take a few mins for someone to approach me at the counter once I sat down. Menu had several nice options for breakfast and brunch, so I asked what was good and popular and they suggested their Cheesy Egg Sandwich, which I ordered. I also asked for peppers and onions to be added to my hashbrowns. The food came out pretty quick. It looked great, but the egg sandwich lacked flavor, I hardly noticed the pesto on it. The bagel itself was bland too. The hashbrowns were flavored nicely though, even though there were some overcooked pieces in it that tainted the occasional bite. Coffee was great. Overall, I'd return, just try something different. read more

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The food, drinks, and service were amazing. I was staying at the hotel and came down for breakfast every morning. I ate at the bar, and the seating was comfortable. It's very blue and yellow in there. The vibe for me was a very bright welcoming ambience. read more

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A nice breakfast spot, and true to their name, their eggs were very good! I ordered the eggs benedict, and the yolks on those eggs were very runny. Good quality eggs here and solid items to pair with it. We also ordered the avocado toast with some smoked salmon added to it. Good overall, but they really dumped a lot of tomatoes on there. read more

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Sit down or take out, Yolk delivers a tasty breakfast. I loved the benedict and felt the egg bagel sandwich was solid. I've only been hear during the week and on the earlier side, so my experience on wait time (basically no wait) might not hold true for everyone. Service is friendly and quite frankly amazing. Strawberry orange juice, yes please! read more

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This place delivers the perfect start to the day. Breakfast was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared -- the kind of meal that feels both comforting and satisfying. The coffee was just as impressive: rich, smooth, and expertly crafted. Whether you're easing into the morning or fueling up for a busy day, the combination of wonderful food, great coffee, and a welcoming atmosphere makes this spot a winner. read more

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This brunch spot was a 12 minute walk from my hotel and it was worth it. I really love a good savory breakfast and this spot was perfect for it. I got the bacon eggs and waffles. It's really a simple meal but good. They have coffee here which I did not get to try but I'd recommend others to try it! I also ordered an omelet and you can customize it which is really nice, it tasted really good. There's inside seating and also outside patio seating. Which the outside was full so I'd recommend calling ahead of time or coming in early if you'd like to sit outside! read more

Yolk - Marina City - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had breakfast here my first day in Chicago. The location was convenient since it was next to my hotel. The food arrived quickly which was a great plus since we were hungry from traveling all morning. The entrees come with multiple side options. The California omelette was just Ok, but the Banana Bread French Toast was delicious! read more

Yolk. is one of my go to breakfast stops when in Chicago. Their service is friendly & speedy, the portions are massive & everything is incredibly fair priced! The vibes are the perfect start to your morning in the city Everything I've had here has been great! The California Omelet is very well balanced & tastes delicious! The fact that it comes with their yummy pancakes as well is such a game changer; you get a bit of everything when you order here! Definitely add them to your list! read more

Yolk - Marina City - Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Cool diner feel and location. Food was fantastic and servings were huge, flavorful and well presented. The staff were super fun, engaging and made the whole experience a lot of fun. read more

Yolk - Marina City - Good Morning Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had good time dining here for breakfast! We arrived here on a Monday morning around 8:30 am and were sat immediately. It's a great space with lots of table seating and booths. I loved the staff shirts since they're fun with personality like "Dinner Revival." Service was friendly, fun, and smooth. I ordered the breakfast Mac and cheese! It arrives on a hot skillet with a sunny side up egg and lots of Mac and cheese with green onion and ham. Very filling and lightly sauced so it wasn't too heavy for my first meal of the day! read more

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Breakfast place that does it well. Comforting menu with all of the necessities. Breakfast burritos, pancakes, and French coast. Syrup was perfection. Coffee solid. All around good spot to snag a morning meal before walking about the city. It was very busy so expect a wait! read more

Yolk - Marina City - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

(Kari's Rating 7/10) Honestly an affordable great breakfast spot that always checks off breakfast for me. I'm not a huge breakfast eater by any means and I absolutely love it here. Nothing super fancy, there's a wait usually or you can check in right when you get there and get out in a virtual queue. My go to are the pancakes as they are sweet and fluffy and the turkey club is my lunch time favorite. There is a lot of bread so I usually take out the middle piece in this triple decker monstrosity of a sandwich. I forgot to take pictures as I was so excited to eat it! Service has always been relative quick and the servers are well versed in their menu options. The seating and dress are fairly casual. Great for groups and kids. read more

Great breakfast/brunch stop right on the river. Definitely pricey, but food and service made it worth it. Here's what we ordered: Iced chai (my go-to coffee drink, very well done) Breakfast burrito w/ chorizo (comes with salsa) Skillet with bacon, onion, and cheddar cheese A lot of the meals come with pancakes, which is a sweet side to an already large portion. We ended up taking at least a quarter of the meal home, which made for great leftovers. Our server (I forgot his name -- sorry!!) was super sweet and attentive. If I wasn't on a budget, I'd eat here all the time. read more

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We came for Valentines brunch yesterday. Food looks good but it's actually not that great. The bacon and pork sausage was good but Smoked Salmon Benny wasn't that great. Salmon didn't seem like it was smoked salmon, more like mini pieces of baked salmon. And the sauce had no taste. My man got the Cinnamon Roll French Toast and it wasn't that good either. It felt undercooked. All this for $70 is disappointing. Wouldn't come back. read more

Yolk - Marina City - Smoked Salmon Benny, All Star Combo-French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The service was amazing, the waiters are really sweet and patient. The food was served to us rather quickly for how busy it was. The food quality is amazing and very generous portions, you get a bang for your buck! would highly recommend. read more

Very solid, although not cheap, breakfast experience. Our server was definitely in a rush, but was friendly and attentive. I ordered their version of a BLT, which was tasty. I substituted out the hash browns for fresh fruit, which was a great decision - their fruit was wonderful. Nice breakfast spot in a nice area of town, but you do pay for it - the menu isn't cheap. read more

Yolk - Marina City - BLT - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yolk never disappoints regardless of location. Their food is well thought out, made to perfection and delivered by people who care about their customers and ensuring everything is to satisfaction. And, the YOLK vibe is always full of energy. read more

Quick and friendly service. The food is a little pricey but it was next door to my hotel so it was convenient. My server was very nice and checked multiple times that I had everything I needed. The waffle was nice. The pancake offerings looked amazing, may get that next time. read more

What a waste of my time and money. This looks as disgusting as it tasted. took one little nibble and threw the whole thing out. Called in to explain and hopefully get a refund and simply got a "my manager said we can't do anything about it" I even offered to bring it back so they can see with their own eyes what THEY gave me. There's no salmon, FILLED with tomatoes and 5 lousy and thinly cut avocados, and stale bread YUMMY. and yet I can't get no refund for this disgusting thing they call an avocado toast. read more

Yolk - Marina City - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Solid spot for brunch. The portions are hearty and meal was filling. We got takeaway and still got to enjoy our meal hot. I got the salmon and capers scramble with a side of hashbrowns. The salmon wasn't dry and the capers were luckily packed in their own container! You get two large slices of your choice of bread. Everyone enjoyed their meal and was fueled up for the day ahead! read more

Yolk offered a very traditional breakfast-diner experience. The service was good, but that was really about it. There was a long wait to get seated and the food was not very good. I got the biscuits and gravy with the grits, and both needed a lot of flavor to save the dish. Overall, it felt comparable to a Denny's but at a higher price point. I definitely think this place is overrated. read more

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Came here with my lil brother and friends after the Hot Chocolate 5k 2025. Must say the food is real good and the service was amazing. The environment was really modern and u can see the city which is cool for someone not from Chicago. I'd defintely recommend coming here if you are in the city already, and/or wanna try a different brunch spot. read more

Food was amazing! Service was great, we had Roxanne, she was very friendly, personable, and a great waitress. We never had to ask for more water, she just brought it to us when she saw it was low- which is important to me! Cute spot, waited 10 minutes for a table, definitely recommend this spot! read more

Super good but super expensive. Split your meal they give you tons of food. Make reservations as the wait can be an hour. read more

Yolk - Marina City - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service was excellent. Food is eggcellent (yes I did that) Ambiance is good My family enjoyed and I would recommend to other families. read more

Amazing food, big windows and stellar customer service! It took a little long for our check to arrive, but it wasn't anything too serious :). Prices are as expected; not too cheap but not too pricy. I love the cute decor and drawings around the place! I am personally a huge fan of Greek yogurt, but I know not many breakfast places serve Greek yogurt. So I was ecstatic to find out Yolk did!! I also love that they give a muffin on the side!! read more

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I feel like their quality has gone downhill. The last three times before this time, my eggs were overcooked and it took too long to find a server to get it rectified and I didn't want to let the rest of my meal get cold in order to get properly cooked eggs. This most recent time my omelette was under seasoned and the veggies were raw which was the biggest issue. They were out of things consistently (went back a few weekends over the course of two months due to work) and the taste of the entrees just weren't what they used to be. Most importantly, their lemon blueberry pancakes also got changed--they are now less lemon forward, light on blueberries, and less moist-- those were my absolute favorite thing on the menu! At first I was chalking it up to tariffs and egg prices and such but it's becoming more consistent with each visit. I know they would say to bring it up to management but it's hard to tell them that the dishes are just not as good. We used to look forward to coming to Yolk here at this location but it's been working its way down the list and we're gradually coming less and less often. It's a shame! read more

Came here with no expectations and this place blew me out of the water. The food was delicious and the service was amazing! Our waiters were really helpful with the menu and everything looked delicious. I got a hot chocolate and the Greek yogurt bowl with a side of eggs and a chocolate muffin. The hot chocolate was not too sweet and was creamy and delicious. The Greek yogurt was the perfect sized portion and the fruit was fresh and tasty. The eggs were also cooked to perfection. I didn't try the chocolate muffin as I gave it to my sister but she really enjoyed it. I definitely recommend this place and would come back next time I'm in the area. read more

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Great brunch. Our server was outstanding - 5 stars. Fantastic bottomless coffee (Metropolis), and she got us each to-go cups of them after our meal. Hubby got an omelette, and I got a scramble - both were great. I upgraded my side of pancakes to the lemon blueberry ones, hold the lemon glaze. Pancakes were fluffy and not overly sweet . I like that the kids meals came with both bacon AND sausage - so the kids don't have to decide between the two. The only reason I knocked a star off was because I wasn't a fan of the potatoes - I didn't care for whatever seasoning they used read more

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Expensive breakfast for mediocre food and very limited menu options. The prices didn't match the quality, and overall the meal was pretty underwhelming. I expected much better. read more

All I had was one lemon blueberry cake and the red velvet french toast and I'm prepared to fork over the five stars. Both of them were stars-- both the lemon and blueberry in the pancake were so strong and complemented the other flavor so well. The pancake was fluffy and soft and the single cake option is genius because it's exactly the amount I needed. The red velvet french toast was INSANELY sweet, but god it was good. Melted in your mouth, tasted like cake even though it was toast, and there was cream cheese goodness hidden inside. The strawberries they put on top added just the right amount of refreshing in each bite so that the sweetness wasn't too overwhelming. Again, the one slice option was perfect. Only thing that fell flat was the pistachio latte. The pistachio syrup tasted weird to me, and the coffee wasn't strong enough. The drink itself was watery from the start so I know it wasn't the ice. Food wise though, amazing. read more

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Heather was our server and she was awesome! It wasn't too busy as sat bar right away at the bar and got our food and drink's quickly! It gives off Diner food which is always consistent, but a little pricey- likely the location. read more

Yolk - Marina City - El Torero Scrambler Oat Milk Horchata Cold Brew - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We met a friend here for breakfast a couple Sundays ago and everyone loved their breakfasts. My husband enjoyed his apple French toast which came in a cast iron pan full of deliciousness. Both my son and I had sweet and savory with a breakfast that included eggs, a meat option, and crepes, pancakes or waffles. My other son got a breakfast burrito and, well, it was gone so fast I barely realized it came to the table. I ordered chamomile tea and it was loose tea in a filtering glass tea server - so pretty! The service was also great with coffee refreshes at every turn. I'd go back for certain and wouldn't hesitate to recommend. read more

I visited Chicago a couple weeks ago and this was my last stop before coming home. This was a popular place that popped up when I was searching for something to eat. I joined the yelp waitlist with a 45 min wait Saturday morning, and was able to get ready in my hotel before walking over to check-in. The waitress checked us in and we walked around the bridge looming over the riverwalk while we waited an additional 15 min (I loved that the yelp wait list told us how many people were ahead of us to still be seated so I knew when we should start walking back, although we stayed close by). I got the beet-orange juice and red velvet french toast (sweet single serving) with a side of scrambled eggs; my partner ordered a mocha drink and very berry french toast. I ABSOLUTELY LOVEEDDDD the concept of being able to order a single version because I was not ready to eat 3 thick slices of red velvet cream cheese icing filled french toast ... too decadent, and I wanted to watch my portion a little bit. The waiter also offered my partner that if he didnt want 5 slices of the regular portion for the very berry french toast, he could get the small (not noted on menu) for 3 slices, which was perfect for him. The food comes out very quick, you can tell its hot and fresh, and everything was delicious! It was a comforting experience, very quick in and out for dine in without feeling rushed, and I would come back here if I visit the city again. read more

Yolk - Marina City - Red Velvet French Toast (SS) , side of Two Eggs Any Style (scrambled), very berry French toast (ss), beet orange juice, Mocha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This was my first experience at Yolk at any of its locations around the country and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by what it offered. Yolk Marina City was in such a cool location located right at the base of Marina City, next to the House of Blues. It's quintessential Chicago at it's finest. The service here was fantastic. We showed up around 9:30am, right in the heart of breakfast hour and were seated within 10 minutes. We sat on the patio, in the shadow of the two towers. The menu was extensive with a range of breakfast items from quintessential American breakfast items like omelets, scrambles, hot cakes, waffles to some southwest variants and chilaquiles to chili to the santa fe frittata. If you're in the mood for breakfast, you won't be disappointed by Yolk. I had the traditional corned beef hash and eggs, served with pancakes and the serving was abundant. It was enough food for two people. The corned beef hash was an chef interpretation of the the classic corned beef hash with upgraded ingredients. It was flavorful and hit the spot. The pancakes were moist and really absorbed the maple syrup making it a juicy bite every time. Overall, I can understand why Yolk is popular at its locations throughout this country and why people continue to go back. If you're in the mood for a good breakfast, you won't be disappointed and if you're in the mood for a good breakfast and good architecture, Yolk Marina City should be your destination of choice. read more

Yolk - Marina City - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We were seated without a wait on a Sunday morning around 11am! This location is near the river but not quite close enough to have a river view. They have an extensive brunch menu with something for everyone. We got iced teas to start which were brought out quickly. I ordered the salmon benedict and my husband got one of their skillet scrambles. Our food was brought out less than 10 mins after we ordered, we couldn't believe how fast they were! I was bummed because one of the poached eggs on my benedict had fallen off to the side and was punctured in the process, spilling all the yolk out. Not only did this affect the presentation of the dish, it also affects the taste since a poached egg with yolk intact is essential for a good benny. The one salmon benedict that was served as ordered was delicious. The combination of the lox, egg, and hollandaise was exactly what I wanted. I was disappointed that the whole dish could not earn the same praise. Either way, food was still really good--my husband had good things to say about his as well. Prices were affordable, service was good, our waitress was nice and helpful. This easily could've been a 5-star experience if the poached egg wasn't destroyed! read more

Yolk - Marina City - Smoked Salmon Benny, served with one ruptured poached egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois