I loved the experience !!! Sabino was very friendly and gave amazing/fast/efficient service. I had the chilaquiles that were amazing and the mimosa flight ! Come during 12-2 pm and the flight is $10! I'm out of town and I wish I could come back I would be here every morning for brunch read more

I loved the food here so much! It was so delicious and the service was even better! Our waiter Sabino was awesome, always checking on us! Couldn't have a better server! read more

Awesome place for breakfast!! Our server Sabino J was awesome, fast, and friendly! My husband and I love coming here when we have both have weekends off. read more

We had such an amazing experience thanks to Sabino! From the moment we sat down, he was incredibly attentive, welcoming, and genuinely kind. You can immediately tell he cares about giving guests a great experience, and it honestly made the entire meal so much better. He checked in on us consistently without ever being overbearing, made sure our drinks were always full, and was extremely knowledgeable about the menu. He gave great recommendations, answered every question patiently, and made us feel completely taken care of the whole time. What stood out most was how personable and positive he was -- he treated us like valued guests rather than just another table. Even when the restaurant got busy, Sabino stayed calm, professional, and attentive to every detail. It's rare to come across service that feels this genuine anymore. His energy, professionalism, and friendliness truly elevated our dining experience, and we'll absolutely be coming back because of him. If you get seated with Sabino, you're in great hands. He is easily one of the best servers we've had in a long time! read more

Food is average at best, service was poor, rude waitstaff and took 30 mins to get our food. Still over $80 for 4 people also!!! read more

First time at this location on a Sunday for brunch and happily we didn't have to wait longer than 5 minutes! We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Our waiter was Alex and he was very friendly and helpful with menu items. The food was very yummy! I had the smoked salmon Benedicts and my friend had the California omelette. Their home style potatoes seemed more like messy hash browns (we had to double check with waiter) but otherwise good. Very happy with experience! read more

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We came here for my father's birthday but we've been coming here for ages. The menu has so much variety and there's always something for everyone. The service is so good and staff are always warm and friendly. Sabino was very helpful and kind. Try to get patio seating; it's very elegant but casual. read more

Such a good breakfast place. Very good service and the place is clean. Definitely recommend coming here to eat brunch.

So, I think I'm rating this spot up to a four star based mostly on the coffee... My wife and I met a friend couple here and overall it is a good place to get some good food. I got a Golden State Benedict and it was quite good. I can't say it was great as I'm probably a more traditionalist when it comes to eggs Benedict. This one had avocado with bacon on English muffins, hollandaise sauce and Sriracha which seemed like a good combination and is what drew me in. My wife got lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberries. I tried a bite and they were good but again not great. And she did get a couple bites with onion which is not good while eating pancakes. The place is busy and the interior is very loud so if you're going to meet with people ask to be seated outside so you can hear each other. The outside area is nice but the chairs are a heavy metal which makes getting seated and getting up a bit problematic. The service was pretty good and very helpful. We went late morning so I did see some lunch items going past us and the club sandwich as well as the burgers looked quite tasty. The coffee was definitely worthwhile for sure. We both got the messy caramel latte and enjoyed them. We'll go back and try lunch next time. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while, and I'm so glad we finally did today! The food was amazing, and the service was incredibly fast. Our server Carlos F took great care of us--he checked in often and gave excellent recommendations. The atmosphere was welcoming and felt like the perfect family breakfast spot. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be coming back! read more

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The prices were good, but the food was bland. I believe I got the avocado toast and it was just too much avocado. It was very messy and needed more seasoning. Bae got the steak and eggs, and it was so lackluster. Steak tasted like sadness and the eggs were overcooked. Hash browns were a little better with some crunch. Crowded spot with good portions, but that's about it. There's better breakfast spots in Costa Mesa for sure. It's a family friendly environment with balloon artists walking around and coloring books available, but if you're looking for a spot with tasty food, I cannot recommend this. read more

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Gigantic portions, tasty food, fantastic service. Came here to try a drink recommended to me and had no idea how much we would enjoy the food. Will definitely be coming back. The Bloody Mary flight is calling my name still upset I don't order it..... read more

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We went to Broken Yolk for brunch on a Saturday. The line was long, but fortunately we only waited about 20 minutes. Everyone thought the food was okay. I ordered cinna-cakes. The waiter said that they are very popular pancakes. They were okay. They didn't have a lot of flavor. My iced vanilla latte didn't taste good. The eggs were semi-warm, definitely not hot. The waiter was friendly. It's a pretty big restaurant with lots of booths and room for big parties. It's kid-friendly. read more

This is my first time at this Broken Yolk. This particular locations has great service, very clean and great food. We enjoyed avocado toast and eggs Benedict. Raymond was our server and he' was perfect. read more

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Broken Yolk is my go-to spot for breakfast for me and my fiancé. Whenever friends or family visit, we love taking them here for a nice brunch. One of the best things about this place is that it is dog friendly, which is perfect because we have a Maltipoo that we love bringing everywhere. The food is always delicious. We especially love the Nutella crepes and omelettes, but honestly, everything we've tried has been flavorful and satisfying. You really can't go wrong with whatever you order. The atmosphere is welcoming and cozy, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a meal and spend time together. It is always super busy during the weekends, but make sure to go online and take a virtual stand in line. It is worth it. We truly love this place and keep coming back. read more

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A solid, classic breakfast/brunch spot! They don't take reservations, but weekends are always crowded here! Plenty of parking in the shopping plaza's large lot. They also have both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is quite extensive, so I can see why it's a great spot for families and groups. They literally offer all-things breakfast related--benedicts, omelets, pancakes, waffles, French toast, crepes, skillets, "South of the Border" dishes, and more. I enjoyed the dishes I tried from the "South of the Border" section of the menu. They do a good Chilaquiles Bowl! It comes with corn tortillas, red or green sauce (you can also ask for both!), jack cheese, two eggs, red onion, cilantro, and sour cream. Very tasty, and the portion size is huge! I also liked their Sope Benedict. This comes with two thick, crispy corn tortillas filled with shredded beef and topped with poached eggs, ranchero sauce, sliced avocado, salsa, cotija cheese, and sour cream. The beef is tender and flavorful. It also comes with a side item. The Hash Skillet is good as well. It comes with homefried potatoes, corned beef hash, onions, and bell peppers. Then it's topped with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and green onions. There's a lot going on in this skillet, but it works! It's basically all the classic breakfast ingredients throw into one plate. Lastly, I'd recommend the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes! I'm usually a savory breakfast person, but it was nice to add on a short stack (2) of pancakes for a little sweetness. The pancakes are quite large, so I would recommend splitting it with someone! They were very fluffy and come with blueberries, a lemon wedge, and are dusted with powdered sugar. Our server also brought us some butter, and there's syrup available on the table. read more

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We walked in at 9am on a Sunday and it was clearly busy but the service was impeccable! Thankful for our server Sabino who made sure the food came out quickly and was so hot it was steaming! We got the cinnacakes which were perfect for a sweet tooth! The manager Mauro stopped by our table to check in on our experience and was amazing to chat to! We also tried the fun drinks off the spring menu and they were both so perfect I'll probably order them again! read more

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Sabino was our server today and also greeted and seated us. I ordered the hash skillet and my sister ordered Machaca. Our beverages were in huge cups and came out quickly. Sabino checked on us right after our dishes arrived yo make sure we were okay. He also offered take out containers for our food and drinks. We were stuffed after our meals and had a pleasant experience. read more

My friends and I had a "Hot Girl Brunch", and our server, Sabino was the best. He helped me set up my rewards program because the food was great! The service was top notch and if you go, get the mimosa flight. We were litty. read more

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Came on a busy weekend but the wait was short. Breakfast was delicious and service was spot on. Big menu and the mood to set the weekend or day is perfect. read more

I got the Golden State Benedict with hash browns. The portions are pretty big and it kept me full for breakfast and lunch. It was kind of a "California" style eggs benedict with runny egg yolk, avocado, bacon and a crispy bread bottom. Delicious and very filling and all the flavors worked well together. read more

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I've heard so much about Broken Yolk, but I did not love my experience. My partner and I came in on a weekend morning. Many seats were taken, but we passed plenty of tables as they led us to the patio, which only had two tables sat -- both had dogs with them. I'm not sure why we, dogless, were sat outside. The weather was nice though, so we didn't sweat it. My partner enjoyed his American Breakfast. I did not enjoy my Avocado Toast. The avocado was VERY ripe, a little too ripe for me and browning in a few spots. The egg on top was okay. I've heard such good things about Broken Yolk. Maybe fruit and veggie focused meals are not their strong suit. read more

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Considering we went on a Saturday morning at prime brunch hour, the wait to be seated was only 20 mins. With that though, the restaurant was very loud with lots of chatter from surrounding tables. The food took a long while to get to our table. I ordered the chicken & waffles Benedict, absolutely delicious! My family ordered the Californian omelette and fried chicken & eggs and they said it was mediocre. What really stood out during our visit was the balloon artist who visited our table! She made a super cute pink and purple flower for my one year old. My baby loved it! All in all, it was a good experience! read more

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First time at this eatery. I ordered a Greek Salad with grilled chicken. The lettuce was fresh, but the chicken was cold, probably a left over and very dry. It ruined the salad. My latte was great. The service: the person who sat us down was rushed and a little disorganized. Our waiter was good. He seemed a little rushed, too, but organized. Probably not enough staff. read more

Great breakfast/brunch spot! This was my first time here. They have a lot of menu items. I loved all of the fall themed items like the pumpkin spice pancakes and espresso pumpkin'tini. I came here on a Sunday and Monday. It gets busy on the weekends but I was able to get served quickly. They have a lot of seating options. They have indoor, bar top, and outdoor seating. The service was quick and friendly. Also, I loved the music they have playing. read more

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Sabino was our server, I came here with my toddler and Sabino was patient and made the experience great. We will come back and ask to sit in his section again! read more

Here we are again. We LOVE this place. I've been meaning to give a big shout out to Chris , who although is she is not a server she still makes our stay pleasant and enjoyable every time. Every visit she stops by to make sure we have everything we need and just for a general check-in. They make us feel like family. We'll be back, for sure. read more

This was my first time at this location, normally I go to the one closer to me in Mission Viejo. This location was very nice as well. The food and service are always fantastic. I came with some friends during the holidays for a gift exchange brunch. There was a real Grinch character there, a backdrop for pictures, someone making balloon candy canes, and the staff were wearing ugly holiday sweaters. I love that they got all into it. Overall fantastic experience, great food, A+! read more

Solid brunch place, but nothing too memorable. They have the typical breakfast and lunch menu options: breakfast burritos, pancakes, French toast, crepes. The cinnamon French toast was good (according to my nephew). I ordered the avocado toast with a side of ham -- thick slab of ham, so beware! We had a party of 12 on new year's eve and they were able to accommodate us since we called ahead. Lots of free parking in the complex. read more

We decided to give this place a try after reading the reviews. Hubs and I wanted to try a breakfast chain out in the West Coast and were excited to try this place. We got here for an early lunch and were immediately seated. The restaurant is pretty big, with the place being made of both tall gray walls and tall gray wood paneled walls. 6 paintings depicting the restaurant's logo in different color schemes hang on one of the wood paneled walls and cylindrical lamps hang over the restaurant itself. There are also doors and windows that face the outdoor dining area, which is a smaller area that has a few tables with closed red umbrellas. Finally, a huge mural made of painted words spelling out food items can be seen all the way in the back. Daughter ordered Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast With Hash Browns, which has smashed avocado, smoked salmon, pickled onions, capers, dill and lemon on artisan bread, but she ended up getting Smoked Salmon Benedict instead. The meal took too long to arrive and her blood sugar was going low, so we decided not to say anything and eat it, instead. She said it was really good and it was a happy accident. We didn't realize that our server had put in eggs Benedict until we were looking at our receipt when we got back to our room. Smoked Salmon Benedict has smoked salmon, dill, capers, arugula, poached eggs and hollandaise on a toasted English muffin. She had a cold brew and liked it a lot, as well. Hubs orderer Mom Omelet, which has avocado, spinach, mushroom, onion, red and green bell pepper, salsa fresca and sour cream. He got it with fruit asked for tortilla but was given sourdough bread instead. He said that the omelette was overcooked and flat and wished that he had the tortilla but beggars can't be choosers. Lastly, I had the Belgian Waffle with bananas and whipped cream and thought this was ok. It was nice and crispy. Service was very slow and our server never came back to check on us. We never got our coffees refilled. I'm glad that we got a chance to try this place but I don't think we'll be returning to this location if we decide to try this chain again, in the future. read more

My boyfriend and I ordered huevos rancheros. The plate was mostly just rice. Barely beans and just one egg on top of a fried tortilla. We paid 50 bucks just for rice and to add to it, it took 20 minutes for them to even bring the order to the table. Save your hard working money for somewhere else. read more

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Can't speak for anything but the entre I ordered which was the supposed "chicken and waffles" which were highly disappointing as what they tried to pass off as "fried chiken" was lawyer ball at best in that it was a generic waffle topped with four tasteless pink slime chicken scraps molded into highly processed 1/4 inch thick panko breaded chicken strips that bear no resemblance to any actual fried chicken I've ever had. Thinking Roscoe's? Think twice. It was nothing of the sort. Honestly some KFC atop a grocery store Eggo waffle would've been a thousand times better and would've actually constituted an industry standard serving of chiken & waffles. And last but not least, the hash browns were also disappointing in that thy lacked the crispy golden fried top w the fluffy steaming hot white potatoes inside. All-in-all a major letdown. Note to the owners: let me know if and when you serve up a legitimate plate real fried chicken & waffles and/or an exemplary and delicious brick of hash browns. read more

I love the Broken Yolk restaurant. Whether you prefer to sit inside or outside, both options are comfortable. The ambiance is light and casual, perfect for any brunch. The food is DELICIOUS. I find that I can cook a lot of breakfast foods myself but the pancakes, waffles, eggs, and sandwiches here are unbeatable. And the service especially, is PHENOMENAL!!! All the waiters here are really attentive and I'd love to give a big thanks to Sabino. We came here to celebrate his birthday and he was so sweet and brought out a sweet treat for him. read more

Kicked off my birthday with breakfast at one of my favorite places...Broken Yolk. My brother, sis-in-law and husband took me to begin my day o' celebrating and I'm so glad they did. Once again it was a great dining experience and I got my breakfast choice for free because it was bday which is a nice benefit of being a Broken Yolk rewards member. We felt very taken care of from the moment we sat down to signing the check. I also need to point out that it was a very busy time of day for the Broken Yolk but not once did we feel it. Our server, food, outside table and ambiance were all fantastic which was perfect for beginning a very special day for me. I felt it necessary to post another review for this establishment because it just proves to be consistently deserving of 5 stars and that's worth noting. read more

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The food was great. First time and I will definitely be coming back. Sabino was super sweet and attentive the entire time. We ordered the chilaquiles and the meat lovers omelette. Sabino was nice enough to show us how to set up rewards and how we can get rewarded. read more

This visit was amazing! Fun and active staff making sure we had own needs met. The food was delicious as always. I had the Benedict that was served with two full tasty bacon slices and home fries to the side. We will eat here again. Thank you so much Sabino for being a great host! read more

I love coming here and I love they're cinna cakes and my favorite ranchero skillet everyone is super helpful and nice the hostess were very friendly and so inviting very patient even on a busy day! I'm coming back again read more

Very fast service, fresh food our waiter sabino did a great job ! Will definitely come again

Had breakfast at Broken Yolk Café today and it was fantastic! Our server, Sabino, was absolutely the best part of the experience, attentive, friendly, and made us feel so welcome. I ordered the American breakfast and the Chicken Waffle Benedict (incredible!). We also got two flights of mimosas: the Tropical and the Original, plus a short stack of Lemon Ricotta pancakes (which came free after downloading the app). We brought our dog and sat on the outdoor patio. The staff was so welcoming and kind to our pup, which made the visit even better. Great service, delicious food, and a solid menu. First time here, but I'll definitely be coming back. No regrets at all. Highly recommend! Best part? Sabino and how welcoming he was to us and our dog. Thank you, Broken Yolk Café! read more

Another great experience, brought the family today. Alejandro was our waiter and like I mentioned in my last review, everyone so attentive and friendly. My mom & sister were happy with the service and the food. Thank you again for being so helpful. read more