Came back again and ordered some of my favorites plus a few new things. I always go for the Norwegian Benedict and it did not disappoint. The smoked salmon was perfect, the egg was super runny just how I like it, and the potatoes were the perfect portion--crispy and flavorful. The salad on the side was also really refreshing and balanced everything out well. We also tried the smoked salmon omelette, and I would say this one was a bit underwhelming. It wasn't bad, but I expected more flavor. It ended up being my least favorite dish out of everything we ordered. For dessert, we got the toffee banana crepe with ube ice cream and wow... this was definitely the highlight. So good and we finished the whole thing. I would honestly come back just for this. The outdoor seating was really nice today not too hot, not too cold and there's plenty of space inside as well. You order at the front, and the cashiers were super friendly and checked in on us during our meal. Overall, a really nice spot. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Ordered Doordash and my order arrived in less than an hour, which was pretty fast! Menu had a good variety of burgers, benedicts, French toast, sandwiches, etc. Pricing was a little pricey but not too unreasonable. Expect to pay $20+ for most of the dishes Ordered the Avocado Benedict ($20.95) and it consisted of 2 egg muffins, topped with a poached egg, avocado, and ham, as well as a garden salad and country fried potatoes. One of the eggs arrived destroyed so it was already runny and the other one was a little overcooked so it wasn't perfectly poached as I was expecting but it wasn't too big of a deal. The ham was a little dry and salty but the avocado was very delicious and fresh. The egg muffin was quite cold and dry so it wasn't too enjoyable. The garden salad was pretty basic and just had some greens, corn, and tomatoes so nothing too special. The potatoes arrived cold, dry and slightly crunchy. It was extremely salty so it was hard to enjoy Overall, I thought the food was a little pricey and underwhelming unfortunately. read more

Popping Yolk Cafe - Avocado Benedict was ok - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Food: 5/5 Order the Nashville spicy chicken sandwich with side salad and potatoes. Three chicken was cooked so good. Not over or undercooked, just perfect. Right amount of spicy and seasoning. The buns were stellar. Also had the crunchy french toast UBE. Not overly sweet which was great. The crunch was nice too! Service: 4/5 Quick service, nice staff. Ambiance: 5/5 Nice location, plenty of parking in structure. Outdoor and indoor seating available. read more

Popping Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Omg I love this place! Idk how I had never been. I'm so glad we finally decided to try it on Friday. We got there around 1:45ish but they were super nice and took us in. They close at 3. We ordered at the front register. I got the avocado bennies, a mimosa, and my bf got the Santa Barbara burger with a sunny side up egg. The mimosa was amazing!! It's freshly squeezed orange juice. I can't wait to go back for more Lol. The bennies were yummy, I would definitely get them again. It was a good amount of avocado, which I love! The burger was also good. I can't wait to go back and order the burger. They both come with country fried potatoes. Let me tell you, they are the best ones I've ever had. It's a big portion, but I'm not complaining because they were delicious. Other places give you soggy, or thick potatoes, these are the complete opposite. They were super crunchy, loved it! Right amount of seasoning too. They both also come with a salad, and the dressing was really good. Not sure what type of dressing it had but it tasted like yuzu, lemony, vinaigrette. Overall, amazing food, our server was really nice, great customer service, and I can't wait to go back! read more

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The service & food is really good! We ordered the breakfast platter and the eggs benedict. I've been here a few times and if you plan to come on a weekend for breakfast/ brunch, you do have to hustle a bit to find seating or wait. There is no hostess here and you are not seated, once you order, you then go and find your own seating. Because of the weekend, it tends to be pretty busy. I've also been here during weekdays which is less busy so you can find a table without an issue. read more

Popping Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

We waited awhile to order, but the food came out super fast. We got the BBQ Pulled Pork Omelette & the House French Toast. Very generous portions. I would definitely get the omelette again, there was a lot of meat and veggies inside and potatoes om the side were crispy. The french toast was good but pretty heavy, especially since we already ate the omelette. Overall, good food and good portions (especially for the french toast) considering the price. read more

Popping Yolk Cafe - bbq BBQ Pulled Pork Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Seating: 5/5 Parking: 3/5 Bathroom: 4/5 Located in Old Town Pasadena, you have to pay for street parking or pay for parking in a garage, 3/5. Lots of indoor (and some outdoor) seating from tables to booths, very comfortable seating 5/5. For the bathroom you have to go in the back through a door and down a hallway, two bathrooms either Female/Male. In female bathroom two stalls + 1 sink with paper towel or air dryer options, 4/5. Order at the counter then pick any seat, waiter brings out dishes to your table. Besides that, no one really checks up on you, but all employees were nice, customer service 4/5. Very aesthetic from the inside decor to the bathroom decor and since lots of seating, a great brunch spot, ambiance 5/5. Ordered Nashville Hot Chicken Benedict ($19.20) and it was delicious with perfect eggs, 4/5. It had a salad with a vinaigrette dressing on the side (3/5) and a side of crispy potatoes that were the best part: perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and not too greasy (5/5). Also ordered a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice ($6.95) that was 5/5. I was visiting from out of town, but overall I would visit again, 4.5/5. read more

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All the food is very light flavored. Nothing is too salty. I got the Fried Chicken Benedict. It was not spicy or salty. I got it mild spiciness. The Mozzarella Sticks were good too. You order and you pick your seat. Parking is limited and depending on certain times, you have to pay for parking. There is restroom in the back. read more

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Food here was good. Pretty typical for any popular brunch place. However, what highlights this place for me was the Ube French Toast. Absolutely FIRE! I would stray away from the Kimchi Butter Fried Chicken Benedict because that one is super salty and over seasoned for a brunch item. Stick with the OGs of benedicts. read more

Popping Yolk Cafe - Kimchi Butter Fried Chicken Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Decided to take my daughter to lunch in Pasadena and let her choose the place. I had never heard of it but it was a new place for me so I agreed to try it. Really nice range of options on the menu, something for everyone. I had the Bacon and Jam burger which was a new menu item with Cajun fries substituted with belini drink. My daughter had the bacon and cheese sandwich with sweet potato fries and a latte. Her order came out first and looked delish. We both agreed her fries were perfect. Next came my burger. Again great fries and the burger blew me away. Who knew this place would have a Top 10 burger. Meat was flavorful and tender. Cheese topping with the jam...food heaven. What a nice surprise amongst all the food places on both sides of Colorado blvd. I'll be returning. Service was excellent as well. read more

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This is my 2nd time visiting. Staffs always are friendly and kind. Kimchi Butter Fried Chicken Benedict and Toffee Banana French Toast are my favs so far. I love the Crab Cake Benedict as well. Salads are always fresh ! Definitely need to come back to try more ! Street parking is usually open before 10am and you should be there early to beat the crowds. read more

Popping Yolk Cafe - Kimchi Butter Fried Chicken Benedict Crab Cake Benedict Toffee Banana French Toast Kimchi Spam Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

I really do come for the freshly squeezed orange juice but the food is not bad either hehe. Popping Yolk is an amazing brunch place with multiple locations. We frequent this location because it's so convenient to meet up with my friends and then go shopping after. Their service is always good. They do get packed on the weekends so try to come early. read more

Popping Yolk Cafe - Fresh Orange Juice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I enjoyed broken yolk cafe on a Sunday morning, the line wasn't busy, food came out fast and we enjoyed it in an ample amount of time. They have both indoor and outside seating, it's an order first then seat yourself establishment. I ordered the Nashville chicken Benedict and it was delicious, might be too heavy for a morning meal so I would definitely get a regular Benedict next time + not too spicy. I also ordered a mimosa on the side, it was delicious and paired great with breakfast. The portion size was huge, I was only expecting one Benedict but received two instead plus crispy potatoes and a delicious arugula salad, it was a very filling plate. Definitely recommend for a brunch location! read more

Popping Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Came here 3 or 4 times & its ALWAYS so Yummy ! If you order orange juice and you like it cold, make sure to ask them to put ice! The servers here are always nice and will attend you even when they're busy! They always have the tables nice & clean & they have nice music read more

Popping Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

sooo delicious as always! The portions are huge. Each plate comes with potatoes and salad which I love. I tried the new kimchi butter fried chicken Benedict and it was SOOO GOOD. It was the perfect amount of sauciness. The staff was super friendly and kept checking if we needed anything. You can park at the de Lacey structure behind the restaurant. Always a nice spot for brunch! read more

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The Popping Yolk Cafe in Pasadena, is a popular happening place. After my almost 30 mile one way drive from the SFV, there were many parties waiting outside. I knew I had come to the right place. There is an iPad outside the entrance, where you get on the waitlist for a table after typing in your phone number. A wonderful set up that was so efficient. You can monitor your position in the wait line on your phone and when your table is ready, you get a friendly text. Superbly efficient, Seamlessly done. Inside, you order at the register, they give you a number for the table and you take your seat. The food comes out in a timely manner. As planned, I ordered the Fish Fillet Benedict (Poached Eggs, Deep-Fried Fish, Coleslaw, Tartar Sauce, Butter, Hollandaise Sauce). It arrived with a salad and house fried cubed potatoes. The eggs were done perfect, the fried fish amazingly succulent and tasty, sitting on a bed of coleslaw. Overall, not too acidic, optimally blended flavors that married both texture and bite. A lovely brunch. Anything they can do better? I would say that their potato cubes need to be larger to give more depth and the taste of potato to the plate. Small potato pieces also dry out faster and do not have much starch character. Service, from start to finish, including checking on you during the meal, was well orchestrated and wonderfully executed. read more

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The food was just ok. The portion was way too big! This is a $12.95 breakfast if they would just do normal portions. I know the greens served with the meal were supposed to be a pellet cleanser for the heaviness of the other items but it just felt weird. Sausage and bacon is a bit much and the sausage was not good. They only have two kinds of bread wheat or white no sourdough. read more

Popping Yolk Cafe - I only ate about half of my classic breakfast because it was too big - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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First time here and I loved it! Try their traditional breakfast plate and their strawberry cheesecake crepes! We did not end up waiting the entire waitlist time; once inside we ordered quickly and were able to sit down fast. read more

I've had nothing, but great experiences at all Popping Yolk Cafe locations I've been to, but I think this one is my favorite. The location is in historic Old Town Pasadena on Colorado Blvd. There is plenty of surrounding parking lots and metered street parking available. There is indoor and outdoor seating. You enter, order, take a number, find a seat, and wait for your food to arrive. Service is wonderful; staff is attentive. Food? The food is excellent! Eggs Benedict is cooked to perfection and the potatoes are crispy and crunchy; not oily at all. The vibe is relaxing and calming. read more

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You get lots of food with each meal. If you aren't starving I would recommend splitting the meal. We got a latte and a tea, both great. The cinnamon apple French toast was great but very sweet and sugary. More like a full on desert. Tasty though. The ham and sausage sandwhich was also good! Comes with lots of potatoes and a salad. It's a cute little place with great service. read more

Popping Yolk Cafe - Ham and Sausage Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Came here with my mom and toddler. They were so nice! Thank you for letting me cook the meat/egg entirely and being mindful of the potatoes for my daughter. She instantly grabbed them and enjoyed them. I got the toffee banana French toast myself and I love the texture of the fried outer texture and soft inside. read more

Popping Yolk Cafe - Toffee Banana French Toast, half order - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Met a friend on Saturday at 10:45. She put us on the waiting list on the tablet outside the entrance. We waited about 10 minutes for a table. Seated at a nice booth, I admired the decor and choice of wallpaper. A really nice update and redesign of the former restaurant that had this space before. It's large and spacious with a casual vibe. Order and tip at the counter, which always annoys me, how can you tip ahead of service accurately??? I threw in $6 cash into the tip jar and hoped for the best. Then we sat down and waited, and waited and waited. Finally our drinks arrived, ice coffee and water, you think it would have made it to the table before we got there, nope ‍ So then we waited... waited...waited some more... the california omelette arrived and had a nice presentation. However the triangle of toast served on the plate is strictly for garnish. It was stone cold and dry. No pat o' butter presented nor a ramekin of jam, nada, just naked. So then again, we waited, and waited and waited until my friend's Benedict breakfast arrived. You may have guessed my omelette was as stone cold as the toast garnish by the time I tried it. Send it back to warm it up? Not a chance, hat would require table service... remind me again what we are tipping for? read more

Popping Yolk Cafe - California Omelette, no potatoes, just side salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

First time here. Pretty good food. Service was quick. You order and seat yourself. Outdoot seating was nice but we opted for in. You see the view of Colorado Blvd with all the hustle and bustle of Christmas. The fam had omelets and eggs benedict. They enjoyed it. Not sure why a salad with my eggs though - didn't eat the salad lol. read more

This place always seems to be quite busy. However, we put our name in line for a table for 2 and we're told 45-50 min wait, which was fine because it's a cute area to shop. Luckily we didn't walk too far because a few minutes later we got the notification our table was ready. You wait in line to place your order, then they seat you. The area to place your order was crowded, but once I got my food I understood why. Fantastic absolutely delicious food. I had the arugula sandwich which came with potatoes & salad, a latte with oat milk and fresh squeezed orange juice. The juice was oddly separated in my glass, but tasted fine. This may be my favorite breakfast sandwich in the area. Everything was cooked perfectly. I would love it if there was a bit more separation between tables, but I think the food is fantastic and the staff all seemed nice and helpful. read more

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Wait a minute, Popping Yolk Cafe is POPPING. This place is it. It was really good. I was going to order the omelet, but I decided to get what they are known for, the popping yolk burger, and it was delicious. It came with Angus beef, a sunny side up egg, grilled mushrooms, cheddar cheese, and a honey mustard sauce. It also came with a garden spring salad and fried potatoes--wowzers, chef's kiss! I basically wiped out my plate cuz it was so good. It's located in Pasadena, really close to the De Lacey parking garage, so for two hours, it's $1. Also, note that it's a place where you pay first, get your number, and then find a seat. They were also kind enough to accommodate our large group for brunch. Overall, this place was excellent, I highly recommend it! I really liked it lolol! read more

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What a gem of a place to have breakfast. I went with my 90's plus parents and loved the side salad for breakfast. The pictures really say it all. So good. We were all impressed and I wished such a restaurant was closer to where I live. This was a couple years ago. I thought I reviewed already! I certainly have the picture memories... read more

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Decent brunch with cute ambiance, and pay at cashier style service before you get your food. I think their strong points are definitely eggs Benedict and burgers. While it's not a culinary experience popping yolk they offer a straight forward brunch where they execute certain dishes very well. I got the florentine and split a breakfast burger with another person and both were tasty. Salad and potatoes served alongside were standard. It can get busy during peak hours so plan ahead. read more

Popping Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

A pay & order place before you get seated. We came here due to the original place being too busy. Overall the food was decent and there were plenty of tables. read more

Popping Yolk Cafe - Avocado Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Delicious food, nice portions. I had banana toffee crepe, and my friend had smoked salmon croissant sandwich. Both were delicious! Service was lacking. We had asked for our onion rings to be served first, but it actually came after both dishes were already served. So we didn't get to enjoy our appetizer, because we were already eating our main entrée. You have to ask for refills. Nobody stops by a table to ask you if you would like more. Parking is next-door. First two hours for one dollar! read more

Came 2 different times to try out their Benedicts. Tried the crab cake & Nashville chicken Benedicts and both were delicious. The egg was cooked to perfection along with their hollandaise sauce. I like that it comes with a side salad and potatoes. Highly recommend. read more

Popping Yolk Cafe - Crab Cake Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Nice casual brunch joint where you order at the counter and bring a number to a table. They've got all the staples of breakfast - omelettes and benedicts! read more

Popping Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Yummy. Great menu, great food great service. Very fresh and diverse for whatever you and your companions are up for. You can sit inside or outside. The ambiance outside was more appealing. Definitely "yolk" it up here. read more

Popping Yolk Cafe - Spinach Benedict with breakfast potatoes and fresh avocado. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great breakfast spot with a casual cafe feel! Service is swift and food is delicious! I ordered the bacon and cheese sandwich, which was tasty with the brioche bun. Lots of potatoes on the side with a ponzu-dressing salad. So good! My boyfriend also ordered a hazelnut latte that hit the spot! Definitely recommend! read more

Popping Yolk Cafe - Bacon and Cheese Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

Yummy brunch spot! Definitely gets crowded on the weekends but worth the wait and lots of shops around the area to walk around while you wait!! You order before you sit which is nice but then kind of hard to get a hold of someone if you need anything else-- but a cute place & lots of seating. read more

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Popping Yolk in Old Pas is one of our favorites for brunch. Avo bene + a hot London fog are my go-tos. My meal comes with a salad of mixed greens and crispy potatoes which are crispy and so flavorful. My family gets strawberry crème pancakes, burgers and the regular Benedict. The food and service never disappoint. When it's prime brunch time on the weekend, there is usually a wait. It's not terrible so just be patient. The kitchen cranks out food pretty quickly. You do have to order & pay first before seating yourself. Don't be that person who blocks an entire section of tables before your group even arrives please. That's just rude. I'm addition to dining in, we have have ordered Popping Yolk on Door Dash many times. The food is packaged well, is super tasty and the potatoes are still crispy. WIN!! read more

Great breakfast/brunch spot in Pasadena! There's a convenient parking lot right behind the restaurant ($1 for 2 hours). I went on a Sunday around 1pm. It was pretty busy, but the food came out surprisingly fast once we ordered and were seated! I ordered the bacon and cheese sandwich, which comes with potatoes and a salad. The freshly squeezed orange juice was a refreshing touch. Everything was delicious and service was great! read more

Cafe-style sitting and ordering - meaning you order first and then choose your seat! They had a slight wait and we were able to hop on the Yelp waitlist. It went by much more quickly than we expected. We didn't know it was a cafe style restaurant so we were waiting outside for a host to seat us even after we had notified that we were here in their waitlist system. The guy taking our order was super helpful! I came here with my best friend and he immediately suggested the fried chicken and waffle Benedict. He also said it was shareable especially if we get a dessert. We asked him which was popular and he said he's not a fan of fried French toast so he recommended the waffles. Man am I glad I doubted him on his dessert recommendation because we ended up ordering the deep fried ube French toast and it was ungodly good. So glad I decided to trust my guy on that one! We sat down and the food came out all within 10 mins! Great and fast service considering how busy they were. I mentioned above how good the deep fried toast is but don't sleep on the chicken and waffle Benedict either!! Eggs were cooked to perfection as were waffles and potatoes! Also super crunchy. I have nothing bad to say here. I didn't realize they have multiple locations much closer to me (Brea and hacienda heights). I'll definitely be back and opt for one of the franchise closer to me. I can only hope my experience is similar to the one at this Pasadena location. read more

Popping Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I was in town for a business trip and stayed about 10 minutes from this cafe. I ended up having breakfast there twice in the same week and really enjoyed it. The selection and quality were great--you order at the counter, and they bring the food to your table. Everything was delicious, and they offer unlimited coffee, even letting you take some to go. The staff is young but efficient, friendly, and very accommodating. The service was great. It's not a fancy spot, but it's cozy and comforting, with a nice selection of breakfast items and salads--simple but filling. I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in town for business, which is quite often. It's located in the heart of downtown Pasadena on Colorado Street, with parking available (mostly paid during the daytime, so be sure to check the signs to avoid a ticket). Highly recommend this place--the vibe is cool and inviting! read more

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Absolutely loved this brunch spot in the middle of downtown Pasadena!! It's a block away from the De Lacey parking structure so it's really convenient. You order at the front and they'll bring the food to your table. I went for the Nashville Hot Chicken Benedict and the plate was filled!! The hot chicken was perfectly cooked. It comes with a spring salad and fried potatoes. Will definitely want to come back and try more of the menu! read more

Their food is always great. I love their eggs benedict dishes, and their food even travels well to our place via delivery. My only complaint is that they took the crab cakes benedict off the menu (I think it's seasonal, so I cant really be mad). read more