This is my new favorite home away from home. Our server (blonde in her early 50's?) instantly welcomed us in the warmest way and I knew instantly I wanted to give her a great tip. She tended to our needs, often anticipating what we wanted before we did, with a genuine spirit. Our food came quickly, hit the spot, and arrived exactly as ordered. We will absolutely be returning next time we are in the area. Lots of seating, too. If this restaurant gets busy, I have no doubt the wait time will be minimal. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Hot chocolate with whip cream and chocolate chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Always great. Pancakes really good. Keep coffee coming. We left the waitresses there. They're very nice and if you've been there a few times, they know you won't come up and talk to you if they don't have your table. Still wish they had the early bird special but they do have a other breakfast menu now if you want to try to get a little bargain for your buck. read more

We love this place!!! Roof top dining, flights of mimosas or Bloody Marys !!! We have Been here a bunch and keep coming back. I usually get the crab cakes Benny pick two... honesty any combo is good, the salmon, the Carne, the rego! My fiancé often gets an omelet or the traditional American breakfast . Service is good. It can be busy prime time hours so come early or a little bit later so you don't have to wait! read more

Terrific breakfast options. We had blueberry pancakes, eggs Benedict, and French toast. Terrific service. Family style ambiance. I will return read more

07-13-2025 Special day, my intelligent son took me out to lunch, Mommy and son time Ordered: -Classic Eggs Benedict $18.95- the 2 eggs were perfectly poached accompanied with house potatoes. My son enjoyed his dish. -Acai Bowl $15.95- refreshing fruits a perfect blend. Service: Always a pleasure to see Karen again. She's looking more beautiful than ever. We enjoyed our interactions with her. read more

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We came here during brunch and it wasn't busy which was nice to be sat right away on the rooftop. We got to enjoy the nice weather and the skillet was a large portion. I really enjoyed their in house made salsa they put on the skillet as well. The service was pleasant as well and was attentive when we needed things as well. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Ranchero Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

We went to Broken Yolk for breakfast and it was so good! Tried the Cinna-cakes, seasonal pumpkin pancakes, and a Hash Skillet -- everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. From the warm greeting at the host stand (Lupita) to our awesome server (Erica) and friendly busser (Percy) the service was phenomenal. I've been to several Broken Yolk locations, and this one is definitely my favorite! Loved the seasonal décor and the bright, welcoming interior -- it felt so cheerful and cozy. Parking was easy too, which made the whole experience even better. Designated parking lot (signage to help you find it easily!) or street parking. Definitely one of those breakfasts that just puts you in a good mood -- can't wait to come back! read more

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My boyfriend and I decided to get lunch at this chain restaurant when we were looking around to eat something. We thought it would be very packed on Saturday noon in Pacific Beach but surprisingly, it wasn't! The location that we went to is located next to Sinclair gas station and diagonal of Citi Bank on Garnet Ave. There is a free open parking lot in the back of the restaurant in the side street. There's also a sign for additional parking if that lot was full. Being located in PB and finding parking could be a huge headache, so it was great to see that they offered free parking to customers. My boyfriend and I started off with a drink. We go their Iced Matcha which was very good, just a tad too sweet for my liking, but I had forgotten to request for it to be less sweet. The quality of the drink was very nice. I got the Machaca with flour tortilla. The portions were huge! I was very appreciative of the huge portion for the amount I was paying. I had to ask if the tortillas came with the entree as my previous visit at another location had an extra charge when the server didn't mention it. That previous server made it seem like the tortillas came with the meal! Luckily, the Machaca came with the tortillas. I thought the machaca was lacking in flavor. It was kind of bland to me, lacking a bit of umami or salt. The condiments they had on the table were only hot sauce, ketchup, and tabasco which didn't seem fitting to me at the time. My boyfriend got their Chicken & Waffle Benedict which was amazing! Sooooo much flavor! The hollandaise sauce with the poached eggs and waffles made such an amazing combination. The chicken was seasoned and fried very well. It was very tender and moist! I was kind of worried it would be dry because of how tiny the chicken looked (looked almost like a fried fish). Overall, I thought the food was relatively good. The Chicken & Waffles Benedict really surprised us both. The Machaca could definitely be better in my opinion. So far, the benedicts at this chain restaurant have been winning our hearts. So maybe next time, I should just get a benedict as well. read more

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Talk about a huge menu, so many choices. Really hard to choose and know that the portions are going to be generous. We went on a Monday morning and there was no crowd, seated right away and the server was so nice and pleasant. Didn't even blink when she had to come back several times because we were visiting and not looking at the menu. I had the Mom omelette which had lots of veggies and they happily didn't add the spinach which I totally don't like in eggs. Choice of sides which is several types of potatoes I chose hash browns which were delicious. The outside were crispy and the inside nice and soft. Also a choice of toast, biscuit, English muffins and something else I can't remember. I had a biscuit which was obviously home made and so good. My friend had eggs Benedict which were perfectly cooked and came with a huge portion of hash browns. wish they had one of these in Seattle. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - The mom omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing breakfast burrito! Recommended w ranchero sauce and refried beans! This place is the most consistent place in PB. You always get same taste and quality! read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

The very best! Super delicious food and service. Nice location, clean and fancy. Excellent menu with many many options. read more

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Broken Yolk is a cute spot for easy & goood breakfast! I usually opt for something savory, something sweet, and of course some coffee. Staff is attentive and quick. I always leave happy :) read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Avocado Toast Classic Eggs Benedict Cinna-Cakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here last weekend for my son's birthday brunch. He ordered the French toast and I had the BLT. The portions are always sizable. The prices are little on the higher side but the service has always been good. I took away a start because the lettuce in my BLT was not good and the sourdough bread was overly toasted and cut my gums when I bit into it. We love the top deck area overlooking PB . I'll definitely be back but probably just stick to the breakfast items. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - BLT - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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I had the steak and eggs were average, please order their French toast though, one of the best I've ever had! Christian's service was the best! After a long week in Florida for work, I needed a great breakfast and good vibes which I experienced today! What a great way to start my Sunday! read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Steak and eggs! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Stopped by The Broken Yolk Cafe for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised by the variety on the menu. We tried a little bit of everything and left full and happy. I ordered the Spicy Vegan Bowl--flavorful, hearty, and packed with fresh veggies and a nice kick. It's a solid option even if you're not strictly plant-based. The Tiki Toast was a fun choice too--sweet, thick-cut, and felt like a tropical take on French toast. Definitely a treat. We also got scrambled eggs and bacon, a classic combo that was done right. Eggs were fluffy, and the bacon was crispy--simple but satisfying. Service was friendly and the space was casual and relaxed. It gets a little busy during peak hours, but overall, a great brunch spot to try something new or stick with the classics. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

1 star for the horrible service. It shouldn't take 20 minutes of waiting to get an acknowledgment from a waitress that she is coming soon to take your order. I literally had to walk around and find her and make her come take our order and even then she said she would be right with us and took a while to come take the order. For the quality of the food the wait is not worth it. read more

Love love love this location. It manages to have a small town diner feel while also having some nice modern upgrades and decor. There are two parking lots in the back which is nice given the location. If you get there early enough they have some great early bird specials. We always have great service and shout out to Karen who makes our kids feel like celebrities every time we see her. This place has a true neighborhood feel. My kids love this place, but the real star of the show for me is the spicy vegan bowl. An actually filling vegan breakfast item and my favorite hands down!! read more

Anytime my boyfriend or I had friends visiting San Diego, Broken Yolk Cafe always came up as a suggestion. In the past, there wasn't much for me to eat. However, Broken Yolk seems to have recently added a few vegan options to their Healthy Side Up menu! One of them being the Spicy Vegan Breakfast Bowl. The base of the bowl is a heaping portion of homefries with JUST Egg™, spinach, mushroom, onion, green and red bell pepper, and plant based BEYOND SAUSAGE® hot Italian link topped with avocado and sriracha. And wow! It was amazing! In addition to the food itself, service was pretty quick, and the hostess and waitresses were all very nice! I love that this location has an outdoor seating area as well and ample space inside. I'm currently out of town, but I am already planning my next visit as soon as I get back! read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Spicy Vegan Breakfast Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

We love the family atmosphere of the Broken Yolk in Pacific Beach. They are absolutely wonderful. We held a memorial there and they were so accommodating and warm. The catered food was perfect and they had everything just as we wanted and made it perfect. Thank you so much Adriana and everyone for your kindnesses and support during a difficult time. And by the way, the food is amazing read more

Nancy was our waitress and she was friendly, attentive and definitely made our experience better! I tried the huevos rancheros, I have had better but it was still good. If I ever make it back I will try something else. The blueberry muffin was one of my favorites. Big juicy blueberries, moist cake. Highly recommend! We decided to try the mimosa flight after seeing others having it at other tables. It came with an orange juice, pomegranate juice, lemonade and grapefruit. Fun way to try different flavors! We are from out of town so probably won't make it back but I recommend giving it a shot! read more

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Thanks to the Pacific Beast Fest that took place last week I was able to finally get the Broken Yolk Cafe. I have to admit that is not the type of place I would just naturally crave and the only reason I went was because I was the lucky winner of a $18 entree gift card. As I like to maximize my freebies, I ordered something that would really worth the money (eggs with something I don't think so). So I ordered the avocado toast with smoked salmon and it was large, abundant avocado and dish and freshly made. Delicious! I also ordered a pumpkin spice latte and it was perfect and beautiful. Very friendly and fast service. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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My husband was very excited to try this place. We got a table in their outdoor area. The ambiance was very SoCal themed and neat. I got the Greek omelette and the pomegranate mimosa. My omelette was cooked perfectly and was packed with flavor. I was surprised by the quantity of food. I also got a side of rice and beans. The dish came with salsa, which enhanced the flavors of the overall dish. I was surprised by how tasty and potent the mimosa was. Our server did a great job. She ensured that we were well taken care of and gave us a table with a street view. I highly recommend checking this restaurant out for a nice brunch experience! read more

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Everything great at BYC in PB, SD, CA! Waitress Karen the best - very amiable, knowledgeable and presents food promptly! Large food portions are excellent! Larrye Feldman 5/3/25 read more

We were given the choice to sit down anywhere in the restaurant, so we decided on the table that was facing the street with the decorative window!!! It was a great choice of tables and restaurants, and when our server took our order, WE MUST HAVE STUMBLED ACROSS THE BEST THINGS ON THE MENU!!! I ordered the WILD WEST BURGER with ONION RINGS and TOMATO BASIIL SOUP, and my partner ordered the MOM'S OMELETTE with FRESH FRUIT and BLUEBERRY MUFFIN, and HASH BROWNS. I couldn't believe it. When they brought all the food to the table, EVERYTHING was so pretty!!! WOW!!! We also thought the restaurant was pretty, the green faux leather seats were so, so lovely. THEY EVEN WENT WITH THE CHRISTMAS SEASON!!! read more

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Breakfasts at restaurants can be rough for a vegan. The Broken Yolk has several good, protein-rich options featuring fake scrambled eggs and vegan sausage. The waitress was friendly and efficient and got the order right without a fuss The breakfast I chose was good (though, to be honest, well short of great). It had vegan "egg" and potato and sausage and, I think, red pepper. It was at least two big meals, which I appreciated, but it lacked flavor. Still, I would have been willing to make it a regular spot, but my date (who had a conventional omelet) couldn't get past how weak the coffee was. It was, in fact, pretty bad. Maybe we'll give it another try some day, but if we don't, I don't think I'll miss it. read more

Food was amazing! Lemon ricotta pancakes were sooo good! Service was even better. Definitely recommend.

Pros: blg portion sizes , huge selections pretty tasty over all Cons: unseasoned undercooked hash browns and home style fries The server was slammed but did a great job and had a great support staff. read more

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The service and food is always excellent here. We go to broken yolk multiple times a week. Best place for amazing food and people! They are always very accommodating in every way. We have been coming for years as well as friends and family. read more

The food was fresh and very well made. The pancakes and omelets was super yummy and made just the way we would like it- well done, fresh and full of veggies!! read more

Absolutely wonderful staff running this location. Super friendly, attentive and they crush it. Would definitely recommend Karen and the crew here! read more

Met with some friends for brunch and to catch-up. Service was fantastic! Definitely recommend sitting outside to enjoy the SD air. read more

The original eggs beni 9/10 Sope Beni really good 10/10 Waffle Beni it's ok 8.5/10 Love coming here from Los Angeles. it's a great place to have a good bfast or brunch. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The place is chill not to loud and just right to kick start a weekend in SF. read more

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Fast and friendly breakfast on late Sunday morning. Coffee was yummy food was right and not your Denny simple breakfast but cooked and served like at a good friend's house. Will come again next time I'm in town. read more

Delicious food,generous portions at reasonable prices. I've been eating here since the early 90's and return every time I come back to SD. If you enjoy quality and quantity in a comfortable environment, you can rely on this place to make your tummy happy while enjoying a comfortable dining room downstairs or rooftop patio with a view. read more

This Broken Yolk Cafe is located in Pacific Beach. It has both indoor and outdoor rooftop seating with nice views. I experienced wonderful service when I went! I was greeted immediately as I walked in and was seated right away. I ordered a cranberry mimosa and steak eggs! Everything came out fairly quick. The food was delicious!! Good spot to eat at when in the area for brunch. Plenty of parking on the back and street parking. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - New York Steak & Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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I love this place, the people, the decor, the ambiance, the location, the poached eggs and the sausage. But for the life of me, I can't understand why the burn the pancakes I order week after week on one side. I've asked for lightly cooked, I've spoken to the manager, and it has no correlation to the time of day, whether they are busy or not. The lemon blueberry ricotta pancakes always come out burnt. Having been a server, I hate sending my food back, especially when there is no change. I guess all I can do is hope that one day they'll get it right Call me, The Eternal Optomist. read more

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On a recent visit to San Diego we went in for a lunch. On my way in a sweet older lady recommended we get the onion rings, pretty high praise I'd say. Lol It had a classic diner feel to the place. We each had Cheese Burgers cooked to order and you guessed it, onion rings. The meal was delicious and I'll return next time. read more

My family and I have been coming here for several years! All the staff (Dani and Nancy imparticular) but really just everyone is Soo nice and welcoming! The food is good, never had an issue! Loved the spicy vegan bowl, my husband and son always shared the American. We've been coming in since my older son was 6 months old ( almost 3 now) Bringing a baby/toddler comes with its issues but they were very sweet and understood our situation, they watched him grow up and watched us welcome our second! They know my some Eli by name and they would come say hi and he loved coming and saying hi, I can't thank everyone enough for being a staple in our mornings! read more

First time going to this Broken Yolk location. Happy to find out on arrival that there is a designated parking lot that can be accessed via the alleyway. This location might be my favorite so far. It has a more retro diner-like feel, perhaps because it's smaller in size than other locations I've been to. There are plenty of booths and tables available, even a few cute 2-seater alcoves. I opted for the No Name omelette (bacon, tomato, and mushroom; topped with avocado and sour cream). I asked for the sour cream on the side, however I was able to swap it out for pepper Jack cheese instead. Omelettes come with a side of homefries, hashbrowns, fresh fruit, rice or beans. Also with a choice of bread - sourdough, wheat, white, blueberry muffin, biscuit, or English muffin. Portions are hearty and huge! Definitely had leftovers for bfast the next day. Ps calories are listed on the menu. Overall, a great place for breakfast/brunch before continuing on Garnet for a walk to PB beach and Crystal Pier. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - No name omelette w/ biscuit and homefries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Great food, superb service and a nice café ambiance. You cannot go wrong here. The skillet was excellent and for anyone with a sweet tooth you will not be let down with the dishes offered on the menu. The coffee mugs were topped off by the attentive server who was most cordial. Well worth the visit! read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Has Hashbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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