I arrived at 1:16 PM on 2025-07-27. The restaurant was pretty packed at that time, but it wasn't overly loud. I told the person at the front that I just need a table for 1, and she said the wait would be about 10 minutes. Thankfully though, I only had to wait 2 minutes and 12 seconds. The booth area I was seated it wasn't dirty or damaged, and it had a very classy look to it. I ordered the "Reese's Peanut Butter & Nutella French Toast", which comes with 2 eggs (I ordered sunny-side up) and sausage (I went with turkey sausage). The food took 17 minutes and 50 seconds to arrive. I note how long it took for transparency purposes only (I had a book with me to read, so I didn't mind the wait). After ordering, I did use the men's bathroom, which is a single bathroom (thankfully, it was vacant). Its not a very big bathroom, but I didn't feel claustrophobic in it, and was well kept. Here's my thoughts on each part of the meal: The eggs were cooked well and tasty The sausages (it came with 2) were not dry and didn't taste like frozen brand named sausages from a grocery story The French toast was great. Very peanut butter-y flavor (which is what I was wanting), and the strawberries were vibrant and sweet. It came with syrup on the side, but honestly, the French toasted was great even without the syrup (though I did put the syrup on after I tasted the toast as is). Overall, I was very satisfied with my meal and experience at the restaurant. Thanks to my server Kayla for being friendly, and thanks to Fisch (I hope I spelled your name right) for making a tasty meal. Now, I had mentioned to Kayla how I was interested in trying out the "American Dream Golden Pancake" meal at some future point, and after I had paid for the meal, a guy came to my table (I'm sorry, I didn't ask for your name) and not only inquired if I was satisfied with my meal but also offered me the "American Dream Golden Pancake" meal to take home for free. This was a highly unexpected goodwill offer which I took up. This meal also comes with 2 eggs (I chose scrambled) and sausage (I chose pork). Now, as with any meal you take to go, its not going to be as good as when you have it in the actual restaurant. Despite that however, I was able to reheat the meal good, and here's my thoughts on the items in the meal: The eggs were flavorful and not rubbery The sausage patty wasn't dry and was tasty The pancake was crispy (I toasted it in my oven), the strawberry and blueberry cremes were great. The strawberries and blueberries were sweet. Golden Yolk was a truly great spot to eat it, and if you're in the Cleveland, TN area, I'd highly recommend coming here. Update 2025-12-09: I came back to Golden Yolk for a lunch a little more than a week before my birthday. This time, my order was a Southwest Power Omelette with a side of Mixed Greens and Cinnamon Raisin Toast (I could've picked Sourdough or Wheat Berry). Everything was great, and since it was close to my birthday, I was given a free birthday biscuit topped with their Blueberry Dream Creme and whipped cream. I'd recommend coming here for birthdays. read more

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Visited the Golden Yolk on Saturday morning, and even though it was very busy, the wait was only about 20 minutes. I ordered the Good Ole Boy breakfast, and it was excellent. It came with a huge flaky biscuit topped with a generous scoop of sausage and bacon gravy. The scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly, the potatoes were seasoned really well, and the bacon was nice and crispy. My husband got the build-your-own omelet, and it was very well made with fresh ingredients. The atmosphere was lively and a little loud, but it fit the restaurant perfectly with its modern Southern vibe. Pricing was a little high, but nothing crazy in today's market. Will return! read more

Breakfast was excellent. It appears to be a neighborhood stop. Very friendly staff. Food was great, especially the brioche French toast with 2 eggs and turkey sausage. Eggs Benedict was also good. read more

Great food. Great service. Couldn't recommend it enough. Beautiful place. Food was amazing and hot. read more

Golden Yolk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

Came to visit family for the weekend here in TN, and my dad and his wife took me here for breakfast after saying they had good experiences here. It did not disappoint! Ambience is simple, reminiscent of a typical brunch spot, with lots of natural light. We came around 9:30am on a Saturday and it was getting quite busy. The food came at a reasonable time, and everything was delicious. Omelette was perfectly cooked, and while the toast didn't come with butter, we asked for it and got it quickly. The customer service was wonderful. Our waitress checked in on us multiple times, and the manager personally greeted us as well. Overall a good experience here, and would come back the next time I'm here visiting family! read more

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Yummy. Fried green tomatoes are a must if you get appetizers or special deviled eggs. I had breakfast burrito which was very good. The wait took awhile though and I think they skipped over us twice...whole process took awhile. My wife's blueberry pancakes wasn't bad. The biscuits and gravey was crazy. read more

First visit to the golden yoke. I can't say enough about the experience. Everything was superb. I'm upset with myself because I forgot my servers name. She was so knowledgeable about the menu and a true delight. I visited on 2/18/26. Definitely will be back. 5 Stars read more

Golden Yolk - My very first time at the Golden Yoke. WOW, so very good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

Found myself in Cleveland, Tennessee returning home from a business trip. Needed to eat something wholesome for breakfast and found the Golden Yoke. Friendly, clean atmosphere. Nice folks. I ordered the classic avocado toast on sourdough bread with a hearty salad with delightful chickpeas and a hint cheese that made this dish delicious. If you ever find yourself in Cleveland, TN. This is the spot. read more

Golden Yolk - Classic Avocado Toast (V) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

Had an amazing visit , server was a delightful young lady, I had thee Mediterranean Protein skillet , delicious, the fried green tomatoes, also delicious, would highly recommend this place for breakfast or brunch read more

Amazing brunch! Pancakes were huge, had a great variety of options with huge portions! read more

Golden Yolk - Cheese grits, Texas potatoes biscuits with sliced chicken, poached eggs and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

This was my first time trying Golden Yolk and it did not disappoint. I am a brunch snob and this exceeded my expectations. The food was so good and the service was great too. It was decorated very cute and had a nice ambiance as we walked in. It checked all the boxes! read more

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lately, i seem to get the same thing each time i come here even though i swear up and down i'll try something new next time. i LOVE this mediterranean chicken skillet! i always get it with egg whites and add hot sauce (they have cholula which just elevates this dish). the espresso martini was a bit strong, less espresso than i would have liked, but it was delicious as well. our waitress was wonderful with any substitutes i asked for and gave excellent service throughout the meal. it's always so clean in this restaurant and i always love coming here to get some good food. read more

Golden Yolk - Mediterranean Chicken* (GF) and mixed greens - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

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Could not have had a better experience. Cute interior with a selection of seating options. Service was prompt, attentive, and accurate. Food was outstanding! Some of the eat gravy I've ever had. Don't recall ever having a sausage and bacon mix. Biscuit was excellent. Eggs were slightly under seasoned, but that's an easy fix. Cheese grits are not really my thing but these were good. French toast and berry compote was excellent. We will be back! read more

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I saw this cute establishment while waiting on a car repair. Inside was welcoming and I saw it was minority owned and got more excited. The service started out well, but when the gravy was an issues the owners basically was like take it or leave it. I went with my mom, and our salt threshold couldn't tolerate the saltiness if the food. The owner's attitude wasn't welcoming and I was shocked at her reaction. She scraped of the gravy and gave it back, but it was still salty. My food was delicious but I was disappointed. I would still recommend ppl try it. read more

I visit the area from time-to-time to see family and of course they are always excited about showing me the newest food spot. A recent visit was no different and they shared about the amazing breakfast/brunch options here. All I knew was I needed something with sugar (they abstain). And, my appteitie was in full effect. I came in swinging with a order of coffee, water, biscuit and gravy, eggs (before they went up in price), and home fries. Then I satisfied my sweet tooth by ordering a biscuit covered in blueberry gravy. Oh yeah. It was delicious as it sounds. The decor was quaint and the staff were very friendly. I will be sure and visit here again on another visit. read more

Golden Yolk - Blueberry cream on a biscuit, cheese grits, bacon, fried egg, and house fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

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My family and I were looking for a brunch spot before I left Tennessee. It has a great atmosphere and phenomenal staff! Our waitress was incredibly attentive. It was a little hard to hear everyone when talking, but we had a bigger group so that's totally understandable! My french toast was SO good and fluffy. I don't normally enjoy turkey sausage that much, but this was really good as well! I had my sister's home fries, which were alright, a little undercooked, but that's ok! Overall it was a great experience and I'd definitely come back. read more

Golden Yolk - Classic French Toast, 2 eggs scrambled, and turkey sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

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Always great! Food is fresh and so good. I love the big pancake, my husband loves the berry French toast. Beware-It's a lot of food. The burger is also very good if you're in for brunch. Kay is the best server in town. We always try to get her section! read more

Not bad, but it's a work in progress! I was so excited for my first visit at Golden Yolk. Our wait on a Saturday morning wasn't bad, maybe only 15 minutes. It was busy and the staff was handling it pretty well from what I could tell when we got seated! We order the Mayors Bacon and the Deep Fried Deviled Eggs as appetizers, and I got the Smashburger as my entree with "fancy fries". Our server was sweet but you could tell she was new and getting used to serving. Our food was taking a while and another server came over to let us know they'd be taking care of the cost of our appetizers. Our server came back and apologized again for the wait and claimed it was her fault. We appreciated the gesture to cover our appetizers, so we were still in good spirits. I could tell around us that there were other customers who had also been waiting for a while, too. It seemed like there may have been trouble getting the orders out in the kitchen. My Smashburger was good, but for the size of the patty, the bun could have been a bit smaller. The big bun left me feeling like, "where is the rest of the patty?". The fries were fine, but nothing about them was "fancy". Some of the fries were thin, some of them were thick, so some were undercooked and some were overcooked. If I were to visit again, I'd get something like French toast or pancakes. On a more positive note, the Deep Fried Deviled Eggs and the Mayors Bacon were SO delicious. You must try those. When our bill came around, our appetizers were listed at full price. I let a staff member know that one of the servers offered to compensate us for our appetizers due to the wait, and they quickly fixed it and gave us a new bill with the appetizers comped. Not a huge issue, but just a sign that the staff doesn't communicate with each other efficiently yet. Overall, I'd encourage others to give this place a shot. I'm confident that with the time, the staff and the kitchen will have things down and running smoothly in no time. read more

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Delicious food and drinks! Great and attentive service. Will definitely be back to try even more options off the menu. The espresso martini was also so delicious!! read more

Golden Yolk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

Amazing experience at Golden Yolk. Our waitress, Morgan, made our experience unforgettable. The Sparkling Sunrise was delish, as well were the Sweet Biscuits & Three Piggy Omelet. read more

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Delicious surprise while roadtripping. Everything at this restaurant is dialed in and well thought out. Fun inspired menu with classics. Great biscuits and gravy. Lumberjack breakfast is perfect. Quality ingredients used. read more

Really great food and service. Had an eggs Benedict (with smoked ham I think) and it was great. Had the medium sized bowl of one of the adult beverages, Sunrise something, and though the bowl is a bit oversized, it was tasty and the quantity was reasonable. A well decorated restaurant, great service. Perhaps the only knock is our table ordered an appetizer but it came out the same time as our meals. Young server, it happens. Overall great breakfast spot. read more

Golden Yolk - Eggs Benedict. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

Food was great and staff was friendly. The silverware could use an update and deep cleanse though. read more

Golden Yolk - Chicken and Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

Food was great the Service was friendly and timely. Enjoyed eating there and getting together with Family we don't see often.

I chose to eat here while staying nearby for a wrestling tournament and I'm glad I did, the service was great and so was there food. Honestly if you're looking for something to get definitely go for their waffles. Also this place was cheap and affordable read more

The Golden Yolk was amazing! From the moment we walked in, the customer service was outstanding. The restaurant is very clean and very cheerful. The food was absolutely delicious. We recommend this 10 out of 10! read more

Golden Yolk - Restaurant decor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

Golden Yoke serves big plates of warm, greasy, southern breakfast. Chicken and waffles was a hit at our table, as were the cheesy grits. Even the hash-browns were cooked and seasoned perfectly. I wouldn't recommend the speciality drinks like the lattes (they don't have an espresso machine) but all of the breakfast food was on point. The vibe is a low-key, easy going breakfast joint. Service was kind and helpful. Really glad we went here as opposed to the giant amusement-park-like restaurant across the parking lot. read more

Golden Yolk - Chicken & waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

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This place is new and they did a great job with the food. They were super busy and everything came out as ordered. I would suggest providing more napkins in the silverware roll up for convenience and placing a water picture on the table at arrival to help the wait staff. Will definitely return. Oh did I mention this was reasonably priced at $25 plus tax and tip. read more

Golden Yolk - Classic avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

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This is a great brunch spot. Everything was fresh and had unique flavors! Its so cheerful inside I felt like I was in a cloud with sunshine lol loved it read more

Amazing food and service. I also love that they have many gluten free options. The fried chicken skillet is my favorite!

As usual great food and good service. Only thing is the ONE napkin you get when seated. When you ask for another napkin you get ONE napkin. Since you are ordering super thin, single ply napkins, please give us a stack when seated. When you serve "finger-licking good" food, and most of it hand held items, grilled cheese, hamburger, biscuits, etc. cheap single ply napkins only work when you have a bunch of them. I asked 4 times for a napkin, and each time I got one napkin. The 5th time I asked for 5 napkins, and got 5. Perhaps it's a mandatory thing for the wait staff to serve only one at a time? idk? So, maybe mention to the staff, if a customer orders hand held food item, give them a stack of napkins. Or if a customer repeatedly asks for a napkin, give them more than 1. read more

Great breakfast. Service and food was good. my meal had cheesy grits which were SO good. definitely a place to go for breakfast.

Very cool brunch restaurant. This previously was a Chinese restaurant, they completely redecorated it with wall art and ceiling lights to resemble eggs. The service was good, as well as the food. I will return with my family. read more

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The food was great. I loved the peanut butter and Nutella French toast. Good price and minimal wait time even at peak hours. The waitress Aubrey did a fantastic job of being friendly and checking on my table. Highly recommend. read more

This breakfast/brunch spot is a must!!! Great food, great atmosphere, and great people. Highly recommend and try the amazing French Toast!!! read more

Been here quite a few times and met the owner and GM. Super nice people and the food is insanely good and well presented. Only wish there was one closer to the house! More places should be run like this. read more

Golden Yolk - Breakfast burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

Service was great from the time we entered until we left. Our server Kay was friendly and professional. Food was very good. The decor was pleasant. I would certainly visit again. read more

I ordered the biscuit and gravy. Nothing special. Biscuits are served whole with gravy poured over. Gravy was barely warm and didn't have a lot of flavor. I was not impressed. read more

The food here was amazing. I loved the biscuit with the sausage gravy and the bacon. I had a bite on my son's chicken and waffles and it was so good. read more

Very bright and clean. Service was really well even on such a busy Sunday morning. Great option of breakfast and brunch foods. Short wait at the front to check in only goes to prove how busy and well-liked Golden Yolk is! Great food!! read more

Golden Yolk - French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee