Stopped in for breakfastafter my MRI. Alfonso was my terrific server and the hostess at the front was quite kind and professional as well. I had a cup of coffee, OJ and the chicken fried steak with scrambled eggs, home fries and a muffin. Lots of food. Of course I could not eat it all but it was good. Good service, food and background music. Recommended read more

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The restaurant is very spacious with ample seating. I got the huevos ranchero Benedict which was delicious. The eggs were perfectly poached and I really liked the breakfast potatoes. The cappuccino hit the spot on a cold morning. The server was very friendly and the price is reasonable. read more

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I met up with my daughter for breakfast at a spot near my place. The atmosphere was incredibly friendly, and their breakfast was top-notch - I'd had the pleasure of trying it once before in Irvine. Friendly people read more

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Been wanting to try this spot for years and was finally able to give it a try. We placed a take out order and staff were very friendly upon arrival. We ordered the Cali breakfast burrito with is egg, bacon, potato, and cheese served with a side of rice and beans. The burrito was very egg forward, I sadly only had one very small piece of bacon so most bites had no meat at all. Definitely need to be putting more meat in there, I saw other reviews mentioning this issue as well prior to coming but was hoping they would've resolved this by now. Disappointing for the price, unfortunately would not recommend if you're coming for a breakfast burrito. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Cali Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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Really disappointing to write this review. My family and I frequent this location a lot to meet with our extended family for monthly breakfasts. Today's service will have us never returning. We were sat as a PARTY OF 5 and it wasn't until literally 20 mins of time that we realized not one person has even brought us waters. After asking the manager who was talking to other servers, we were abruptly told "your servers busy". We waited a few more minutes before asking again if we could at least get our drinks. "Your servers busy, she has 10 tables." Yet there were multiple servers and manager who couldn't support?! We ate at this establishment multiple times with larger parties and during higher trafficked times and never witnessed this type of service. Again multiple servers standing around and manager who was more willing to tell us our servers busy than at least offer drinks. We walked out without having even placed a drink order or speaking with our server after being sat for 25 mins. Truly poor customer service from a location that generally is solid. This is PURELY ON THE MANAGEMENT AND THEY SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER. read more

Our favorite weekend brunch spot! We love the food and the service. Everyone is always so friendly! The lattes are fantastic. Their hash browns are always so crispy. I rotate between the 3 kinds of avocado toast and the 6 kinds of benedicts. You can even order 1 each of 2 kinds of benedicts! The sope benedicts are amazing. Also love their "Mom" omelet and their skillets. Haven't had a bad thing yet! Muchas gracias read more

Finished with an early follow up eye appointment for MIL and had 1.5 hrs to kill. Decided to take mom out for breakfast and first place that came to mind was Broken Yolk Cafe. Hadn't been back for over 2+ years but pass by it often. Got here at 10-ish am and no lines but there were a handful of patrons. Was greeted warmly by the friendly host and seated in a booth right away. Was served water and we ordered black coffee and green tea. Our server came by after a few minutes and we ordered the American Breakfast- sunny-side up eggs, bacon, crispy hash browns and sourdough toasted bread. MIL ordered the Blueberry Short Stack pancakes with a side of sausage links. Food was served in good time and delicious. The serving was plentiful that we had leftovers to take home. The restaurant was bright, airy, with a good atmosphere. Will try to come back with the rest of my family. Overall experience was great. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Blueberry Pancakes w/side of 2 Link Sausages - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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The waitress was exceptional. The management at this place is the worst, we are contacting corporate office. The potatoes and bell peppers were under cooked, some were soft, most hard, unable to chew the food. Management said that is how it is, and unwilling to do anything about it. Toast was not brought with food, when it was it was basically bread not toasted. The management at this establishment needs to have more training or go into another line of work. We are so disappointed with food !!!!!! read more

I am loving the new winter specials menu at Broken Yolk Cafe. I personally love it here. The service and food are always fantastic. The menu is insane and has literally something for everyone! read more

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$7.25 for fresh fruit bowl. This is a picture of what I got! The hash skillet was pretty bad too! read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Fresh fruit for $7.25 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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Food was ok. But I would say the waitress could work on managing her tables better and the hostess up front wasn't so friendly . I think it's the staff that's hurting this location . They seem to cater more to the locals . I thought to stop by here and eat breakfast before heading back on the highway . My French toast was ok it was actually burnt my scrambled eggs were ok. I would say the sausage was good. My Dr.Pepper was flat and it was like pulling teeth to get 1 refill. When I went to pay the hostess had me wait because she said she needed to sit people . I was just trying to pay my bill and hit the road . When I left no one said thank you it actually felt awkward leaving . Isn't the hostess supposed to be the main greeter and having the best bubbly personality representing the front of the house !!??? read more

I visit my Mom often in So. Cal and this is one of our favorite breakfast spots near her house - it's reliable and consistently good. The service team here is always gracious and check on you frequently to make sure your beverages are topped off and you have all that you need. This visit I had the Breakfast Croissant sandwich with hasbrowns - crispy just the way I like them - they don't cheat you on bacon either - - my mom had the Californian omelette with one of their beautiful fluffy biscuits and a side of bacon. This place is lively and pretty busy most of the time - so you won't be alone - but it still feels cozy. I also highly recommend the club sandwich if you ever stop by and want lunch. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with hashbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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Ordered the Mom omelette. Thin and stuffed with a watery mess of green peppers and onions. No flavor. I think a huge pan of green peppers and onions are made for a variety of dishes. Anyway horrific. read more

I love this place!! The food is amazing! I would recommend the Nutella crepe. It's so creamy and delicious! The strawberries are so tender and juicy! So sweet! The crepe is so soft! I think no matter what you order on the menu I bet it's delish! It's all homemade and fresh! The service was excellent! The food came out so quick, and they were very helpful. This place has got a bright and good ambiance, everyone seems to enjoy this place! This is a great place to go to breakfast! Please stop by! read more

Arrived to pick up a to go order and the line was out the door. Note, there is no signage on where to pick up to go orders. With only one hostess in sight, I joined the line - at no point did any additional employees greet guests and direct them or provide any information ; everyone was quite confused. There was an order sitting on a counter that I looked at - it was similar to mine but not the same. Actually my 11 year old observed this before I even did. When we finally reach the front of the line there was a lot of confusion from the hostess and a manager and finally, they acknowledge that they gave out my order already and would remake it. No offer of a comp card or apology or timeline provided by hostess. The food came out 5 minutes later, but unusually cold. My daughter was confused how her eggs were so so cold, and again confused at the tiny portion of fruit. Also, now ravenous, we were extremely disappointed they hadn't included utensils to eat with. When we saw the order come up to the counter we had approached the staff and asked "is that for marissa", he made a weird noise at us, but otherwise did not engage in any further forms of communication. I have been in the food industry for two decades and do not understand why this location is consistently so poorly managed and inefficient, each time has been such a disappointment. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - the portioning for the side of fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Not enough cheese in the mushroom cheese omelet. A little cheese was in the middle only."Scrambled"egg was very dry and not scrambled. Waitress didn't come back to the table until we nearly done. read more

Breakfast done right. Everything came out fresh, hot, and packed with flavor. The portions were generous, the service was friendly, and it was the perfect way to start the day. You can tell they take pride in the quality of their food. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to whenever I'm in the mood for a great breakfast! read more

Service was great on top of good food. I had the 2 option choice egg Benedict's and it was on point. Food came out about 10-15 mins after and they were catching up at 10am, ihop/denny's interior similar although spacier and high ceiling! Worth the buck read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Omg another price gouging restaurant $25.00 for breakfast eggs and tortilla chips this is why restaurants are closing left and right a family of 4 will cost about or over $100.00 for Breakfast read more

This was my second visit to Broken Yolk Cafe, and, much like the first, it was... just okay. The cafe itself has a laid-back, friendly vibe, with plenty of seating and natural light - definitely a comfortable spot if you want to relax over coffee and linger for a while. Their menu is expansive, with options that cover just about any breakfast craving: pancakes, waffles, burritos, Benedicts, and more. I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak, a classic choice. It came with two perfectly cooked over-easy eggs, but the steak itself was a bit on the oily side. Overall, the meal was fine, portions were reasonable. my order came with hash browns and an English muffin. Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=ghwgzbhC7QvSnlKa--NaCg AR ordered the Two Eggs Breakfast Special, and she seemed to enjoy it. Her order came with a side of fruit and a biscuit. Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=yWyVV4D_OcuPrtumE9u60Q Two Coffees - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=Dvl0OTeCTvwk6-BZLX95aA Our order: Two Eggs ($13) Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs ($18) Coffee ($4 x2 =$8) Total: $42 (+tip) The service was friendly and attentive, and we didn't have to wait long for our food since the cafe wasn't too busy. Our server checked in on us a few times, striking a good balance without being intrusive, which we appreciated. If you're in the area and in the mood for a relaxed breakfast or brunch, Broken Yolk is worth a stop. Prices are "so-so" - our breakfast for two came to just over $50, which feels a bit steep but seems to be the going rate these days. Portions are fair, and the inviting ambiance definitely enhances the experience. While there were some minor food quality issues, it's still a solid spot for a casual meal. Just a heads-up: if you're sensitive to salt or oil, some dishes might be a touch on the heavier side. - Big Aloha! Food: 3 Ambiance: 3 Service: 4 Value: 3 read more

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Great food, service was wonderful very clean dining room. Good coffee and juice. The fruit in the parfait was fresh and the rancheros skillet had a good kick. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Berry yogurt parfait - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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The Tres Leches is super delicious. This is a seasonal dish that IMO should be on the regular menu. Our server Alfredo was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend the Broken Yoke. read more

The ladies at the front were so awesome. Very friendly, happy and helpful. The food was just ok got two eggs over med which were cooked good but was given the wrong toast from what I ordered but didn't want to wait for new. Home potatoes were not great. The Bloody Mary was also all tomatoe juice and warm. Keep trying diff broken yolk locations and I think it's just not my jam for a mediocre breakfast up-charged. Space was open and clean which was nice. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Mimosa & Bloody Mary - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Gr8 service gr8 food just expensive. We were happy they were open on Christmas. Omelets are great

Food service in ambience all fantastic should be top rated in the diner category here in Mission Viejo

Final update: made it back to try again. We got seated and then greeted by our server. From this point on, things were just average at best. Still will not go back. First, for some one who doesn't do carbs or at least tried to not eat a lot of carbs- omelettes are a great way to go. They have a lot of versions and "Make you own" but just as before they're not omelettes. They're folded fried eggs with ingredients dropped in the crease. Large tacos with egg as a shell. Not good. I went with an average breakfast sandwich. $15.50 for two thin small slices of bacon. Bland eggs and barely toasted bread. Got fruit as the side- 3 slices of melons and a single strawberry. Most places will have a variety and enough to eat. We were served juice glasses for water again and waited for 5+ minutes to get a refill. Table next to us, again, were served large glasses. Doesn't make any sense. My wife said it very well- this is a greasy diner playing dress up as nice breakfast stop. It's not for me. I want good service and good food for these prices. Won't be back and I suggest you don't go back. Denny's serves just as good of food (if not better) and gives better service. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - $16 of food? Nope - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Good breakfast. Enjoy the kitschy shirts on the staff while eating delicious breakfast food.

Service is just ok. Food is decent. Iced tea tastes like bitter Lipton tea. The establishment is ultra-clean. I order their skillets mostly. Try their spiciest skillet. It'll almost burn your stomach, it's that good. Parking lot is smallish and can be hard to get in and out of. But I'll always go to this location. Pancakes can be a hit or miss! read more

My wife and I came here for an 8:30 am breakfast and were pleased to learn that we could order from both the breakfast and lunch menus. It was difficult to decide on one entree each since the good sounding choices were many. The BLT sandwich I ordered came with thick bacon and a large portion of sweet potato fries. The Mom's vegetarian omelet , which she ordered, was loaded with vegetables. Portions were large and the food was good. Our server was friendly and very attentive. Altogether , it was a good breakfast in a cozy setting. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - BLT with sweet potato fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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My mom and I went for breakfast here and it was lovely. She had coffee and the mom omelette and I had the choose two eggs Benedict option. I'm super indecisive so getting to choose between two eggs Benedict was definitely the best of the two worlds. The eggs were cooked perfectly and I really enjoyed it. I didn't try my mom's omelette but she said the onions were undercooked. But honestly that being the only flaw is not bad at all. Service was phenomenal, she was very sweet and checked in on us often. We'll definitely be back! Such a good place! read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Choose 2 eggs Benedict: Golden State Benedict & Caprese Benedict The Mom Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

If I could put zero stars I would. I ordered a cali breakfast burrito through takeout that is $18 and included bacon inside it; what I received had no bacon what so ever. I paid $18 for an egg burrito ? That's silly. I tried calling for over 20 minutes no answer what so ever; their voice box was also full so now I have no option but this. I'm going in tomorrow morning - if I'm ignored I will be contacting corporate immediately. This is ridiculous that you aren't answering your calls or your voicemails. I demand a refund for this mockery of a breakfast burrito and terrible customer service. I fully expected better from this chain - if someone would have simply answered the phone this could have been resolved easily. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Breakfast burrito made incorrectly. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Excellent breakfast's and lunch menu items and service. We return as often as possible.

Food, service and ambience are fine. Opinion is their prices are high relative to similar restaurants with comparable food.

Excellent service, delicious food, good price, and, the best waitress ever Carolina was so friendly slightly and professional Highly recommending for wonderful branch outside good view, and you can create your own food. Everything fresh and great. read more

Just was waiting for a place up the street to open and decided to treat myself to a healthy breakfast and it did not disappoint! I love this place, clean, wonderful staff and delicious breaksfast for a vegetarian. The Mom omelet with no cheese and pico digallo. crispy hash browns, rye toast (other choices available). It was enough to take home half to have for dinner. Love that the coffee is only a $1 with a meal verses what other cafes charge. Lavazza coffee black, yum. Thank you to Carolina for excellent service! I will bring my family when in town here. read more

My son recommended this place and I'm so glad I finally got to try it. The staff is beyond friendly. We sat on the patio and was worried we would have to wait a long time for service but that was not the case. Their menu is packed with yummy dishes so even the pickiest can find something. Extra points for the background music. read more

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I must admit I'm shocked by leaving this review. My wife and I have gone to the Irvine location a few times and every time we went, the food was tasteless, unseasoned and just plain bland. But today at this particular location, everything was spot on, from the hostess bright personality, food was delicious and even to the water tasting good. The wrap could've been seasoned a little more but overall this place deserves a 5 rating. I'm not trying to be biased but the Irvine location as nothing on this spot. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Planted based Chorizo Power Wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

I got the avocado toast with feta and arugula - at the very most, only half the toast had any smashed avocado on it and I could count the very few crumbles of feta cheese. All buried under a huge pile of arugula. For $17 or even half that price I'd expect there to be smashed avocado, covering my entire piece of toast! And if you're advertising feta, put it on! I also ordered an iced vanilla latte that was too bitter to drink. Waste of money. . read more

Came here Sunday morning and it was delicious! It was busy but we were seated right away. Our server Alfredo was AWESOMEhe is good at what he does. Even though place was packed he took care of us. I got the mimosa flight which was deliciousand I ordered the omelet breakfast. Very tasty. Will def go backThanks Alfredo! read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Mimosa flight - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Really great service and food was good. I would give 4.5 stars if I could. The only bad thing was the waitlist time, it was off my more than 20 mins. read more