The food was delicious. Our waitress Raegan C. was awesome. She was very attentive. The food has never been a disappointment. As I explore the menu, I'm always satisfied. read more

We recently tried The Toasted Yolk Cafe for the first time on a weekday. The place wasn't busy, but the service was slow. Maybe they were short-staffed that day. Once we received our order, everything was tasty. I ordered The Yolk Lover's Breakfast with the French Toast. The bacon was good and crispy. We also had the Breakfast Burrito. My husband enjoyed it, but said the hash brown casserole was "just ok". The place is bright and open, with plenty of natural light. We didn't get to try any of the bar options, but we will go back and try one of the "Brunchin' Coffees" or other bar options soon. read more

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Finally I made it here with front parking. Food...7/10 Service...5/10 Ambiance...9/10 Service is slow. The waitress and the kitchen. The waitress was good at the table but too busy to be attentive. She seemed to be 1 of 2 working. The server at the bar was doing well as I watched her from my table. They really seem to be short handed. This is not a top pick but good enough. SarahD Alabaster read more

The Toasted Yolk Cafe - Brisket Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

0 rating. Awful ... Awful !!!!!! The worse service I have ever had ! The waitress ignored us. The manager had to bring me my coffee. I asked the waitress for more coffee.. she never brought it. She never checked on us. My food was cold. The eggs Benedict was terrible. It was all & all a horrible experience. read more

Ms. Shae the bartender was on point. My bloody Mary had a kick with a lot of love and deliciousness. My strawberry salad with the substitute of salmon and Greek dressing was diabolically fantastic. 2 thumbs, way-way up! read more

The Toasted Yolk Cafe - Strawberry Fields salad with the protein chicken that it comes with and additional salmon on the side. With the blackberry vinaigrette. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I saw a clip from a tv show and the ladies kept praising the food at the restaurant and it turned out to be The Toasted Yolk. I'd never been but had planned to go and decided to check it out for brunch. The restaurant is branded very nicely and was very clean. Tables were turned almost immediately. The food was good. I did enjoy the portion sizes they're very generous so you definitely get your monies worth. The signature dish(shrimp & grits) is what I ordered and I must say they delivered on the signature dish. The service wasn't the best. I assume they were short staffed being the bartenders doubled as waiters. After waiting over 10 minutes someone eventually came to the table to take the order. After another 30-35 minutes the food came out. It was just sat down and before I could ask for syrup the waitress was gone . So I had to flag another down who was polite and brought warm syrup. Water was never refilled nor was the table checked on. I would recommend this restaurant but probably just pick up and to go orders. I did take account that it was a holiday weekend but it wasn't at peak when I arrived. read more

My first time here and the food was amazing the service was phenomenal. I had Andy and he was very attentive and we never had to ask for anything he already had it covered. We came maybe 30 minutes before closing and we never felt rushed to leave, we felt very comfortable and the atmosphere felt like home. I wish I had a picture of my plate but it was so good. It was gone before my phone came out. 10/10 recommend. Will definitely be back!! read more

This place was amazing!!! The food was amazing! The staff was amazing! The ambience was amazing! All of our food came out piping hot and perfect. I give it a 10 out of 10. Order the Toasted Yolk Lovers Special, especially if its your 1st time dining. You get a variety of taste from the menu. Ask for Andrew or Aaron. TNT-Talley read more

Everything was AMAZING! The food was delicious. The staff were very friendly and handled a few issues right away. I will definitely be back! read more

The Toasted Yolk Cafe in Birmingham, AL is a flat out gem. The chicken and biscuits are the best in the country crispy, juicy, and served on the most buttery, flaky biscuits you've ever tasted. The cheesy grits are creamy, rich, and absolutely unforgettable. The staff is warm and welcoming, the vibes are perfect, and such ambience felt like home. Five stars doesn't do it justice... just go! You'll thank yourself later!!! Much love - Ruthie B. Moore and T.J. Hughes read more

Third visit to Toasted Yolk and they continue to deliver. The food was good and the service was friendly.

This is such an amazing brunch spot! We had the Croissant French Toast and bacon. It's was delicious. The Chicken Tortilla Soup was awesome also! read more

10/10 def recommend !!! We had the pleasure of being served by their very own Andrew! He was very attentive and very polite. The food was amazing, our pancakes were the size of our heads lol. The atmosphere was great and the employees were friendly. This was my first time here and definitely won't be my last time here. read more

Enjoyed our Visit today for brunch. I Had the shrimp and grits and French toast for table appetizer. The French toast sticks were very good and my entire was decent. Service was great. Anbiance was beautiful. read more

Absolutely loved our experience at The Toasted Yolk! The food was stellar and the service was even better. Ryann (we came her Queen ) was our waitress and provided top-tier service from start to finish: attentive, kind, and genuinely welcoming. Tina, the hostess, greeted us with bright smiles and such a friendly spirit that immediately set the tone for a great experience. We also had the chance to meet Collette and Amir, who was incredibly warm and personable. You can tell this team truly cares about customer experience and quality service. Highly recommend, hands down. We will definitely be back! read more

Food was very so-so. Ambiance was good and service was very friendly but not enough staff, so a bit slow. read more

Don't go here. Stay away! I walked in and was greeted by a hostess who seated me at a booth. Since I am new to the area I decided to ask her questions about the newly development of businesses in this area primarily food spots. I politely asked her to sit down to just have a couple of words. She sat and I asked a couple of questions. About the area. Then, within 10 seconds of the conversation the "manager" walks up and points to the front door and says to her I need you back at your station. She excused herself and he walked away. Didn't say anything to me and left me just hanging. I got his attention and he became very unreasonable. He told me that I was demanding. I grabbed my laptop and walked out. There is more going on behind the scenes at this location. If you eat here you are consuming negative energy and probably low quality food. Stay away, protect your spirit and eat to live. read more

The Toasted Yolk Cafe - Front entrance - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I recently visited The Toasted Yolk Cafe and had a pretty mixed experience. They don't take reservations, so we added ourselves to the waitlist about 45 minutes before arriving. Even with that, we still had to wait about 30 minutes after checking in to be seated. It was very packed and loud, which made the wait feel even longer. Once seated, service was very slow. We waited around 15 minutes before our waitress brought waters or introduced herself. We started with sangrias and the churro-style donuts. The donuts were comped for signing up for promotional emails and were really good, especially with the caramel sauce!! For entrees, I ordered the Yolk Lovers Breakfast with hashbrown casserole and a pancake, and my friend got the Double Decker Omelette. Once the food finally arrived, it was actually very delicious -- everything was flavorful and cooked well. That said, we arrived at 1:30 and didn't leave until around 3:30, and the long wait times throughout the experience just aren't worth it to me. Parking is available on the street and in the deck behind the restaurant, which was convenient. Overall, good food but the wait and slow service make it unlikely that I'll return. read more

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Excellent service and food . Very pleasant experience prompt service . Close to hotel

This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of going to The Toasted Yolk Cafe. This place really impressed me from the time I walked in the door to the time I left. Walking in, the place was booming and busy, but we were seated within minutes. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. I loved the painted walls they had a mural-like feel to them. The staff was great. I sat and observed everyone for a while, including the owner and two managers, and man, what a great team. This is a fantastic Black-owned business that deserves to be packed every day I mean, a line out the door! Now, let's get into the food. Since this is a brunch place, I naturally had to order from both menus! The first dish I ordered was the bacon cheeseburger. Let me start off by saying you get what you pay for here. The prices are reasonable and affordable, and the portion sizes are huge! Now, back to the burger this thing was massive and juicy, even with it being cooked well-done (my fault, I didn't specify medium-well). It was still good nonetheless. Not much more to say about it, but that's not a bad thing. The burger gets the job done. Solid 8/10. The cheese grits, y'all, were so good a perfect blend of cheese and creaminess. Each bite had that slight black pepper kick. I cleared that bowl in seconds. My only complaint was that it needed just a pinch more salt, which I added myself. Whoever the "big mama" in the back is with the flabby arm stirring the pot I appreciate you so much! 9.5/10. The breakfast burrito was freaking massive, man. When it hit the table, I was in utter disbelief. It was stuffed with everything the eggs were cooked perfectly, it was filled with cheese on the inside, and smothered with queso and salsa on top. What more could you ask for? All the flavors were there, but the downside was that it needed more seasoning. The eggs especially needed a bit of salt and pepper. That's the only reason I'd give it an 8/10 as well. As you can see, none of the food was bad at all. The only thing that held it back was the slight and I mean slight under-seasoning. Please go support this place ASAP. P.S. My grandmother ordered the biscuits and gravy, and it was absolutely loaded. She loved it and said she could tell the biscuits were homemade. read more

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The Toasted Yolk is a cute brunch café with a bright, open breakfast-bar vibe. I ordered the Yolk Burger and didn't expect the bacon to be sweet, but it ended up being a really pleasant surprise. Overall, a solid brunch spot with a fun twist on the classics. read more

I really like this new spot! Decided to try it out for lunch and it was great option. It was Friday and busy but sure the $5.50 mimosa contributed to this. The environment is very inviting and very nicely decorated. I love the wall art and should have taken more pictures. The service we received was good and very quick. I went with the club sandwich which is one of my favorite meals and it was delightful. I was able to try the Southern Fried Chicken Arnold (Egg Benedict) as well and it was also very tasty. I would give them a high rating because we left full and satisfied! read more

The Toasted Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I like the atmosphere here. Lively and noisy, lots going on. My food was good, but delivered after a long wait. The restaurant was very crowded and the staff seemed very stressed. I like all the natural light flowing in and the decor. Covered parking is easy and free. read more

Food was good. Service was horrible. Took forever for waitress to come and take orders or give us food/check. read more

My first visit to this establishment . If you plan on going be prepared to find a parking spot. There is not an enough spots for street parking so, we parked in the parking garage. When we got toe the restaurant, we ere greeted. The inside is colorful and ambiance was just right. The server was nice and helpful. There was a good selection to choose from on the menu. I had the shrimp and grits. Grits were cheesy and the shrimp was cooked just right. We enjoyed our brunch . read more

The Toasted Yolk Cafe - Shrimp and Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Shae was AMAZING!! Definitely will be back! Food was very good! You will not be disappointed!!

Our experience with Dave was great! He was friendly, energetic, and made sure that we had everything we needed. I never have a bad experience at this restaurant! read more

Great food! Black woman owned !! Quick service even with high volume. Good customer service =]

A good Sunday brunch!!! The atmosphere and service is GREAT!! The food is everything. Nothing disappoints!!

Such a great experience and awesome service. Food was great and we enjoyed the hospitality that Ryann gave us. Definitely coming back.

The food is great, lively atmosphere, and our service was on point! Birmingham location !

The food here is WONDERFUL! the atmosphere is uplifting and light. The owner greeted us with a warm smile and great conversation. Our server Andrew was attentive and observant. The music made you want to pat your feet. Everyone was wearing a smile even the bartender. This place is AMAZING!! I would recommend this place to anyone who wants the ultimate relaxing experience in the heart of downtown. I will definitely be returning. read more

The food-ALWAYS EXCELLENT. The customer service--ALWAYS EXCELLENT. By far one of my favorite places to have breakfast. Never disappoints.

had a great breakfast this morning. andrew is a great server. a wonderful vibe. truly enjoyed it

My wife and I went there recently and had a horrible experience. They were jam packed and had to wait about 30 mins which is fine. Then when it was our time to be seated the host obviously seated us too early and the server was noticeably irritated. This carried on to the lukewarm service we got from her. Another 30 minute wait she informed us OUR ORDER wasn't even put in!!! We got a weak apology and waited another 25 minutes. She put in the wrong quantity of French toast on my wife's order. This is our 3rd time there and the past few times was excellent!! However this time was the absolute worse and the server takes the cake for this one . She made us feel we were an inconvenience. She probably should've stayed home. Food was good however. Sound advice if they are busy look the other way you don't know what kind of service you might get!! read more

Keep in mind the restaurant opened on 07-14-25 & today is 07-20-25. They have not been open a week and this is there first Sunday being open. Give them some grace. With that being said: Joined waiting list as a party of 4 at 10:20 a.m. at # 20 on the list. Arrived at the restaurant at approximately 10:44 a.m. and checked in. Seated at approximately 11:20 a.m. Nice ambiance/aesthetic. 11:35 a.m. our server Alexis finally arrives at our table and then says she needs another minute or so. She came back around 11:37 a.m. She took our drink order. When she came back with the drink order we placed our order for everything. Appetizer: DONUTS "CHURRO STYLE" Very good! We all enjoyed it. The caramel sauce is the star of the dish. ENTREES: DOUBLE DECKER OMELETTE: This is what I ordered. It was pedestrian in appearance and taste. I enjoyed my side of cheese grits. My biscuit did not appear to fresh. SOUTHERN FRIED ARNOLD: My youngest daughter thought it tasted good but wished the chicken would have been crispier. She enjoyed her side of cheese grits. She enjoyed her iced caramel macchiato. BRISKET SCRAMBLE: My wife ordered this. She was disappointed in the presentation. She said it looked sloppy. She enjoyed the dish. She did not like her side cheese grits. Too much peppercorn for her. Also, she did not receive her biscuit that should have come with the meal. BUTTERMILK PANCAKES & SIDE OF PATTY SAUSAGE: My oldest daughter thought the pancakes were fluffy and good. They are huge. (Be prepared to share or go ahead and get your to go box ready.) She thought the sausage was microwaved and thrown on the plate. read more

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Great service and music........................... clean environment................................................. Friendly staff.......

Great customer service and experience. food came out timely and was good quality and tasty.

Excellent food, calm vibes. We both got a pancake (included) with our Yolk Lovers plate. I got ham and cheese grits, hubby got regular grits. Waitress was very attentive, manager proactive and helpful down to our receipt and payment methods. We appreciated the patience which is needed more nowadays. Will plan to make another stop real soon! read more

The Toasted Yolk Cafe - Indoor mural art - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Food is consistently delicious. The service is always prompt and friendly. After having been out of the country for two weeks, this was the first place I wanted to come for breakfast. My wife and I love this place! read more