Food: The fuego omelette was delicious and served with some guacamole on top and a lot of pickled jalapeños. The side of hash browns were also so good. Service: Our server was super friendly and sweet! Ambiance: Typical busy brunch atmosphere. The plating of the food makes it super nice for photos as well. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - mimosas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santee, California

This is a newer brunch location in Santee and inside the shopping center so there is alot of parking. On the weekends, this place can get really busy. Today I went on a Friday morning and did not have a wait. Inside, the place is really cute and you would never expect it to be in Santee. It gives Hillcrest and North Park vibes. As much as I was hoping to love the place, the food is meh. My mom ordered the mom omelette and I ordered the chicken and waffles. Both were very bland. The chicken and waffles was just chicken strips on a bland, not crispy waffle. And some powdered sugar. My mom liked the omelette but she said nothing in particular stood out. Her toast was soggy because of how much butter was on it. I also ordered a drink and they didn't bring it so I just thought it's okay they forgot it, I won't be charged. The server then drops the check with the drink on it. Of course they were apologetic, but if I get a drink to go because they forgot to give it to me while I'm there, I'd expect them to take it off the check. Nope. I paid for it and it wasn't even that good. I will say though the staff is very kind and friendly! read more

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I love the green chilaquiles ! So good! Very calm and family oriented. Servers are nice read more

The first compliment that comes to my head whenever I think of Broken Yolk Cafe is: Consistency. They have consistently delicious food, constantly amazing service, and a continuously delightful atmosphere. I've always thought they have just the right amount of options. There is a little bit of everything, but not do much of anything to where you are overwhelmed while trying to select a meal. A specific shoutout to this location because it is our home location and we are always treated like family here. A huge thank you and shoutout to our server Kathy, she was very welcoming and sweet, and presented us with plenty of options for our baby, and thank you to Billy "the lead busboy", he's a great conversation if you get a chance and an amazing example to his people. P.S. I highly recommend the Monte Cristo if you haven't tried it! an amazing mix of sweet and savory. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Monte Cristo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santee, California

Cathy- You are amazing!!!! we had the best service this morning with our family. Thank you being fun.. read more

I've been coming to the broken yolk for 15 years or so. I enjoy the food and they always have great staff. I had a tiny issue in the past and the owner of the franchise got in contact with me to fix the issue. He and his staff spoiled me OVER THE TOP on my next visit, erasing the tiny issue from the past and cementing my loyalty to this great company. read more

Wonderful experience today! Busy Sunday at 1:30pm. Greeted warmly by the cashier/hostess & seated within 7 minutes. Maria was our server and was very helpful in selecting the best omelette at the right price for Mom. She cheerfully customized the omelette to Mom's requests. Mom said it was DELICIOUS! Maria was attentive & delightful. Our orders were accurate & served hot. The chicken fried steak was cooked throughout with light breading & my poached eggs were medium, just as I prefer. Billy & Roy stopped by to check on my Mom & me. Billy refilled our coffee & hunted strawberry jam for my rye toast. Roy was glad to hear the service & food were excellent. He offered a free waffle breakfast for future use, Wow! Never disappointed and frequently impressed with this location's service whether busy or less so. Comfortable & clean seating with A/C at reasonable temp (not too cool & not too warm) just right! We shall return! Thank you to our hostess, Maria, Billy & Roy. You made our experience GREAT! read more

Stopped by the Broken Yolk in Santee for breakfast and had a great experience thanks to my server, Anthony. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything came out just the way I ordered it. I got the American Breakfast with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, sourdough toast, and golden hash browns -- everything was hot, fresh, and cooked perfectly. The bacon had that perfect crunch, and the hash browns were crispy all the way through. He kept the coffee coming and checked in at all the right times without stopping by too often. Great service from Anthony and Kathy! I'll definitely be back! read more

Great food and service. Turnaround time was as awesome as the great breakfast/brunch.

Amazing food! Refreshing mimosa or bloody marry flights. Clean. Servers are super friendly. There can be a bit of a wait time, but most the times seating goes quickly. Nice shaded outside seating and bar seating too. read more

Luke gave us great service today! Tried the bennys- great flavors and choices. Love the atmosphere- clean and open/bright.

Figure out your TV situation.... Been coming here nearly every weekend for 3 years and decided to come watch the Chargers game with my son, only to find that only the TV at the bar was playing it. Was not a big ask but clearly became a problem. I'll eventually be back but it'll be a while before we venture back here.. read more

This is always a wond wonderful breakfast! The food is great, drinks are great, and the people who work there are so friendly! We've had Maria a few times and she is just so sweet and talkative with our girls. Love this place and special shout out to Maria for being amazing! read more

The drinks were amazing, the food was so savory and our waitress Maria was so sweet and kind!! Gave great suggestions. Can't wait to come back! read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Betty's Southern Biscuit & Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santee, California

I come to Broken Yolk Santee often, it's one of my family's favorite restaurants. Every time we get Maria the service is excellent! We always hope to get sat in her section so we were so glad to find out that our baseball team of 20 was served by Maria! The food is great of course but Maria always makes the outing better! read more

Pros: * Excellent service * Not a long wait time * Food was good; Not the best breakfast place, but it is good. * Clean restaurant & bathrooms Cons: * We've been here multiple times and there is no consistency with food quality and service. Extra: * I do not recommend the omlettes. They were disappointing. * There is a lot of parking. * When it is busy, you do feel like a squished sardine in a can with how the tables are placed. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Eggs Benedict pick 2 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santee, California

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The food was good and the waitress that helped us was really nice. It does get busy and there is usually a wait, so I would not come here for a quick breakfast. It is very family friendly. They have good looking drinks and the food looks good too. read more

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Always friendly service, always great food! Maria has been serving us for years. The best!! read more

Food and service is always solid here. Love their skillets and breakfast items. The burgers are just okay. We go once a month probably. I have no complaints! Keep up the good work. read more

Maria is the sweetest server to ever exist and we were lucky enough to sit in her section. The food was okay, I wish they had a pancake egg hashbrown combo. But will come back for Maria herself!!!! read more

I went to breakfast today thinking it was going to be a great way to start my new year I ordered the but my waitress did a horrible job I had to ask passing staff for little stuff that we had asked her for super unprofessional I ended up asking another waitress for the name (Lilliana) turns out she's also the manager of this place thought this would be a great way to start my new year but it really wasn't . read more

Lovely brunch experience here with a new friend who suggested it. Looks like a local favorite with a small wait even on a weekday morning. We sat at the bar, where the bartenders and fellow patrons alike were very kind and welcoming. We placed our orders promptly and they came out in a timely manner. My benedict was everything one could wish for - rich and decadent. Super flavorful, well prepared, and satisfying. The champagne was yummy as well. A nice compliment to this brunch. To close things out, the manager/owner thanked us for stopping by and offered a fist bump. Had a great experience here. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santee, California

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The best location to visit!! Nikki is an amazing bartender she is so fun ,be sure to ask her to dance for you lol. I appreciate a good time when out paying for food and an adult beverage. Miranda was such a sweet waiter. Thank you both for great service! read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Outdoor patio. Empty glasses = good time - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santee, California

2/17/24- I did the yelp wait list for 10-20 minutes for arrival at 8:30am. I arrived and it was dead inside. It was busier after 9am. We ordered a lemon pancake and we had a free waffle deal. No issues. Everything was good. Waitress was nice but as soon as the food was dropped off she comes by and ask how everything is. It was literally about 10 seconds later. We hadn't even tried the food yet. As soon as our plates were done, we get the bill. We didn't ask for the bill. Probably to get us out for new guests. We were planning on ordering a few light stuff but decided not to. 3 stars total for rushing to get us the bill. I deducted 2 stars. About 1.5 years ago I had a similar experience with a person serving by rushing the bill to us. read more

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Had breakfast at the Broken Yolk Cafe in Santee. Prices reasonable for today, and food was rather tasty. Like the option to select different Eggs Benedict offerings. Bloody Mary was solid. I would say a 3 is fitting as is a breakfast one can make at home across the menu. Ambiance inside represents like a large cafeteria. Service was spot on. Will surely return. Will look for off peak hours as well. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Classic Bloody Mary. Always a pleasure to sip with breakfast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santee, California

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Food was not the best, but it was good. My husband liked his meatlovers omelet. The Monte Cristo was good, I liked the combination of savory and sweet. The chilaquiles were ok, the green sauce was too acidic. Staff was very friendly, and service was fast once we were seated. The ambiance was a little loud but not unbearable. I recommend joining the wailist online before heading out so you don't have to wait too long. read more

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Maria Maria! Such a nice way to start a beautiful Saturday. Friendly face, helpful, drinks always full and prompt service. It was great!

The benefits are great as expected. Maria was a gem. Lighthearted and a joy. Will def be back

We are regulars at this location and always have a great experience! Staff has practically memorized our orders, are always quick, friendly, and welcoming! Special shoutout to Maria, who makes us feel like family! read more

Highly recommend checking in early on Yelp since there is a wait. The service is fast and the portions of the food was plenty. My favorite dish was the Tiki; could have easily made it into a dessert with how sweet it is. This place is easily one of my go-tos for breakfast. read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Tiki - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santee, California

Submitted an online order for 3 meals. An hour later and they still hadn't finished the order. Do not recommend online ordering from this business. read more

I've been to numerous BY locations in SD. This is one of the better ones. The service was great (can't say that for all of their locations). There was a wait to get in (20 minutes or so) as it was a busy and rainy Saturday morning. However the food was great and they had a mimosa flight that was excellent. The classic French Toast was delicious. The table I sat in was a bit cramped and it felt like the restaurant itself crammed in quite a few tables to maximize how many customers could sit inside. There is outdoor seating but seeing it was rainy, none of those tables were being utilized. read more

I have lived in SD for 13 years and never wanted to come to a Broken Yolk because the one I went to before was so dirty and not a nice place. I got talked into coming to this location in Santee and I was so surprised by how cute and clean it was when I walked in. The booth was clean and Kathy greeted us with a smile and she was super friendly. You felt like you were eating at a friend's place. We saw this man running around and helping out where he could. He came by and was the highlight of our breakfast experience here! Billy from Philly along with his amazing staff is the reason I will be coming back! 10 out of 10 like my sons would say! read more

Broken Yolk Cafe - Inside the restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santee, California

I have to say that once we got our food, it was good. However I'm not sure if was because we were hungry or not. We went there around 1230 pm on Thursday. The place was not packed but it seemed like they may have been understaffed. It took awhile for a server to come take our drink order. But because we had had plenty of time to look at the menu, we placed our meal order too. The lemonade took a very long time to come out. We were not offered water, so we were thirsty. I'm thinking our meal was about a 45 minute wait. Too long!! This was not my first visit here, but I think it's my last. read more

Since broken yolk has come to santee we have made it a regular stop. Between the servers, bussers, bartenders and owners (who are always present) they always give the best service and make you feel right at home-with the best vibes and modern take.The food is always spot on with large portions. Our forever go to! read more

Great service! Delicious food! Huge portions! Amazing unique options! Would definitely go again! They sat us right away even during a busy holiday weekday. They were friendly and gave us the seat we wanted. The menu was a physical menu, which my husband prefers, I don't mind QR codes, but he sure appreciated that. They had a delicious gingerbread latte for Christmas time. My husband and I ordered two entrees and a side of bacon and one lemon ricotta pancake. Everything was so delicious and we were amazed how fast they took our order and got the food out. If that wasn't enough the owner came and greeted us, as well as all the other tables, and said hello. He said they had only been open for 3 months, which is quite amazing because most restaurants when they first open struggle to have fast service. This was faster than almost any other restaurant I have been too. I am only bummed that we are here on vacation. They need to open one of these in Nashville! read more

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Great breakfast and amazing waitress! We always ask for Nikki G - she is fabulous!! A true kick in the pants...she makes you feel like you're part of the family!! read more

First of all, Ruth is the most amazing server ever and she should probably get a raise! She made our experience the best food was awesome. Highly recommend recommend this place. And I will tell you I very much dislike the Mission Valley, broken yolk and love the PB one too read more

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This place never disappoints! I always feel like family when I dine here. Service, ambiance, and food are excellent. Kat was our server today and she was outstanding. She made sure all our orders were perfect and she kept up with our busy group of 10. Billy, one of the owners, also stopped by to say hello and ask us how our experience was. They made sure to treat our birthday girl on her special day and make it extra amazing. This is definitely the spot to go. read more

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Maria is great! Fast service and super friendly! Broken Yolk never misses, and I always make sure to take our out of town guests here for a guaranteed great breakfast! read more