Stopped in on a Wednesday morning. Hostess greeted us and seated us right away. Our server came over quickly and got beverages for us. We ordered and our food came out very quickly - great because we were hungry lol. Hubby had the big combo - lots of food - it was great. I had the avocado toast with smoked salmon and it was terrific! I wanted something different for breakfast (tired of eggs) and this hit the spot! I was skeptical of the cream cheese but it tied all the flavors together (and held some of the toppings on). I would definitely get this again. We'll be back when in town. read more

Yolk - South Loop - Avocado Toast with smoked salmon, coffee, and tea in the background - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This hit all the categories I like except quality. It's proportions were gr8, gr8 protein, could swap hashbrowns for fruit, was somewhat tasty. However, it wasn't refined quality. Something about it tasted like it has processed ingredients. I felt some cravings afterwards (they r created by dopamine sucking foods) $21. The works. Swapped hashbrowns with fruit read more

Yolk - South Loop - The Works - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was decent and my waitress was really nice. I had the kale and cauliflower egg omelet. You get the option of receiving hash browns or grits and pancakes or bread. I didn't want pancakes or bread, so I asked to have fruit instead. So with the small side of fruit I thought I would be charged $2 only. When I received my check I was surprised to see that I was charged $4 for my fruit. I don't understand why they charged me $4 instead of $2 especially since I didn't order any pancakes or toast. They really stick you with prices. So my meal including a matcha latte plus tip was around 43 bucks. First and last time I ever eat here again read more

Despite any reviews you read and unless there is a secret hidden menu, the ONLY vegan option was steel cut oatmeal (made with oat milk). I even asked as I thought maybe they just didn't have it listed on the menu. It was exactly as you'd expect oatmeal to be. Be ready to spend several bucks more to make your oatmeal actually tasty with fruit or nut/granola addons. Come on it's 2026 at a downtown city breakfast joint. Give options for groups to accommodate all in their party. Service was great. Server was nice. My stars are for the service. read more

I came here for breakfast twice during my trip. I had the two eggs combo, which had scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, and pancakes and also the breakfast burrito. Both were delicious and very filling. Service was attentive. It is a popular spot. Both times I got there before the rush. Yolk is located right by Grant Park. read more

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Stumbled upon this location near my hotel. Previously had only been to the Streeterville location. This one has a ton of seating, with great service. And good food that comes out quick. Excellent visit! read more

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Service was amazing, everyone was nice, helpful, and quick. The food didn't take long to come out and it was all very good! The plain pancakes were anything special so I would suggest getting a specialty pancake which you can get as your side. The coffee was surprisingly good and made in the cafe area of the restaurant. I went during a rainstorm so it wasn't super busy as it usually is so I was able to get seated immediately! read more

Yolk - South Loop - Veggie Omlete - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Sooo Yolk was a pretty basic start to the day. There was a bit of chaos figuring out the seating at first, but they eventually got it sorted. The place was very busy, and the staff were clearly hustling, so we went ahead and put our full order in all at once. The food was filling, with a few things I'd tweak. If you're just looking for a solid, no-frills breakfast spot, this works. What we ordered: Avocado Toast: So good Two Eggs & Bacon: Not a fan of cheese being added on top of scrambled eggs... like why? Also, the bacon wasn't as crispy as I prefer Cheese Grits: Yummy Corned Beef Hash: Surprisingly good mix read more

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Loved the friendliness as we're walking and waiting to be seated. The food is simply amazing, rapidly infront of us and moderate size portions. First timer to this location. Was on a five day trip and had to stop by again on my last morning there! read more

Yolk - South Loop - Steak and eggs with a side of pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I had breakfast at Yolk for the first time since 2013 and, I can confirm that it (sadly) hasn't changed since my last visit. We visited on a busy Sunday morning around 11am. It was buzzing with diners, so it took about ten minutes to be seated. Our waitress was really nice and very attentive. I don't recall her name, but she was a young, Indian lady. She had a radiant smile and sunny disposition. She didn't rush us and took the time to ensure that she had gotten our order correct. i ordered the hash browns, eggs, bacon and toast. The eggs were great but everything else left something to be desired. The bacon had a lot of gristle on it and was very salty. The hash browns weren't cooked enough. They weren't browned at all, and the toast wasn't toasted enough. It was also chewy and much harder than I would have expected. My sister ordered the corned beef hash. She was disappointed because there was very little corned beef! It was mostly hash browns... she said if she'd known that the serving was so small she would've ordered it as a side. She felt the same way I did about the hash browns and toast. They also charged her $4 for a toddler-sized glass of orange juice. I understand that it's freshly squeezed, but the size was a complete rip-off. The environment is louder than most restaurants, but it's comfortable. The bathroom was also clean. My sister wanted to let the waitress know that the corned beef serving was minimal so she could warn other patrons before they ordered it. She genuinely wasn't trying to get a discount, but the waitress insisted on mentioning the complaint to her manager. She was very apologetic even though it wasn't her fault. Anyway, our waitress comes back and says that the manager had taken the corned beef off the bill. That was unexpected and a very nice thing to do. My sister gave the waitress a fifteen dollar tip as a result. It turns out that Yolk still isn't my cup of tea. Give it a try though. Maybe it'll be yours... read more

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Breakfast and Brunch? ABSOLUTELY! I was in town for the chicago marathon and needed some breakfast. My friend went early and got on the list for a table, it was about a 20 min wait! It was packed on a Saturday! We were seated quickly in a nice corner booth. Given menus and had our drink orders taken super quick. I had the lemon blueberry pancakes. Scrumptious! The flavor was so light and the pancakes so fluffy! My friend has some kind of cinnamon roll French toast and roll. It was soooo good! The bathrooms located in the back of the restaurant were super clean. read more

Yolk - South Loop - Lemon Blueberry Cakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Tried Yolk for breakfast and had a really good experience. I had the cheesy egg sandwich, hash browns, and a strawberry orange juice, and everything came together nicely. The cheesy egg sandwich was satisfying and flavorful, with a good balance of egg and cheese. The hash browns were crispy and a great side to go with it. The strawberry orange juice was fresh and refreshing, and a nice change from the usual breakfast drink options. The place had a laid-back breakfast spot feel, and service was quick and friendly. Overall a great breakfast option if you want something tasty and easy to enjoy. read more

The strawberry matcha was SO GOOD. I got the smoked salmon eggs Benedict and I wish there was more flavor. However my brother and his wife loved the all star breakfast and skillet. Good service. Typical diner vibes. read more

Yolk - South Loop - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food overall is pretty good but nothing too crazy write home about. However, the Country Skillet and the Monte Cristo are pretty solid. read more

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I ate here while visiting Chicago for the first time in June. The server was nice and professional, the food came out rather quickly, and was a good portion for the price. I'd recommend and would come again next time. For some reason it's not allowing me to enable access to my photos right now, so if it lets me edit the review I'll add the photos later. read more

My friends and I came here after the Shamrock Shuffle, and it was the PERFECT post race breakfast! No matter what kind of breakfast you're in the mood for, there's something on the menu for you. We had 7 people in our group on a Sunday morning and had to wait for a little bit, but got seated fairly quickly. The restaurant was packed but our server was still very attentive and got us everything we needed. Would definitely come back again! read more

Yolk - South Loop - The Farm House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had breakfast here! The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and the portions were a good size. We had the "el torrero" and the Nutella crepes - both were satisfactory! The ambience is upbeat, friendly, and they even put some humor into their shirts. Good breakfast experience with a diverse menu to choose from. read more

We stopped by later in the day around 11a and there was a wait to be seated. The wait was short, about 15 minutes and we were seated in a booth. The service here is quick and friendly and our order was taken right away. I had the "Green Machine Omelet" which is made of egg whites and has spinach, green pepper, broccoli, garlic (heavy) and chicken sausage. My companion had the French toast and fruit. The food servings were large and tasty. The items tasted fresh and we are looking forward to our next visit. read more

Yolk - South Loop - A Big Green Machine Omelet with Chicken Sausage and an order of French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Egg was over cooked, chicken wasn't crispy, hash browns weren't crispy, and small bowl of fruit is $9. Nice location though. read more

Yolk - South Loop - The Chicken or the Egg and fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My wife and I were looking for somewhere to have breakfast on a Tuesday morning close to our hotel and Yolk fit the bill. It was a 5-7 minute walk to Yolk. We were promptly greeted and seated. Our waitress was extremely friendly and attentive. We placed our order and it arrived in no time. I had two eggs over medium, hash browns, sausage, and wheat toast. Everything was great. My wife ordered an omelette and enjoyed her omelette. I'd definitely recommend Yolk for breakfast. It's a quaint place that does what it needs to for breakfast. It's a solid option! read more

Yolk - South Loop - T Protein & Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We heard about this place- there's a few locations in Chicago, this bright and sunny location was bustling on a Sunday morning. They don't take reservations but thankfully we were seated right away. Their portions are pretty hefty but our group did well finishing their food! We started with a few lattes than ordered blueberry pancakes, avocado toast, yolk berry bowl, corned beef hash and a bagel. We all thoroughly enjoyed our food. Our waitress was really friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend checking out one of their locations. read more

Yolk - South Loop - Yolk Berry Bliss - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We came here for brunch. Everything was perfect. They have some really interesting coffees, served warm or cold. The skillet with hash browns and omelette is delicious. We also had the pancakes which were amazing too. The waiters were really nice and pleasant read more

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Duncan our waiter was great! Food was good! Luckily it wasn't really busy, our party of 10 was able to get seated right away! I was sad we didn't get to see the city while eating... read more

Two eggs combo with hash browns, chicken sausage and pancakes for $19? Yes, please! Corned beef hash and eggs with pancakes for $22? Of course! I had Yolk in my Yelp collection I built before my trip to Chicago so what a surprise to find it right next to my hotel as I trekked from the L train to Grant Park. They didn't blink an eye when I entered with suitcase, even finding me a table towards the back out of traffic. Destiny provided eggceptional service with a razzle dazzle smile and great attitude. The menu was extensive, but I settled on the egg combo, curious about the "side of pancakes." This "side" was actually one YUGE pancake that, when experienced, was like a meal in itself. Destiny kept the coffee coming and was very attentive to this weary traveler. Eggcelent breakfast and ambiance. read more

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I woke up one day craving pancakes and decided to come here !! The place was very lively and the inside was packed but I was seated very fast ! I ordered the pancakes with the 100% maple syrup. When the pancake came out I was shocked the butter didn't melt onto it but sat on top which showed me the pancake wants very warm. That was slightly disappointing but outside of that the pancake was good. Additionally the maple syrup is very rich! I think it was just too heavy for my stomach first thing in the morning but if you can handle strong flavors for breakfast you may like this. (Lol watch the video I kid you not that butter was not melting haha ) read more

I have been going to Yolk for years. Our last few visits have suggested to us that this breakfast diner is loosing its way. The portions are smaller and prices have really crept up. A breakfast for two people at this casual diner of just average quality shouldn't cost $90. This is just for two scramblers, coffee and juice. This style of food does not fit the price. The last time we went I had the Salmon Eggs Bennie and there was almost no smoked salmon in the Benedicts and the serving of hash browns was meager. I left hungry. The service was friendly but the restaurant was hot, even though there were hardly any customers. The space felt stuffy and uncomfortable. I do like the menu and the interior design. I just wish the overall experience and value was as good as it was ten or fifteen years ago. read more

Have come for 5 years now and always had a strong 4-star experience. But sadly I worry that run is over with a new menu with far fewer sweet options. Came on Easter, so perhaps the shift was off, and didn't found the food hit in the same way as normal. Chilaquiles - 2.5/5. Validated my previous assumption around savory being weaker here. The main issue was the chips were soggy. The sauce was decent but not a star. Lemon Blueberry Pancakes - 3/5. Incredible in the past, just OK this time. read more

Great sit-down restaurant for breakfast / brunch. A no frills joint for good, American-style breakfast. The menu is quite extensive, service is fairly attentive, and food doesn't take long to come out. I wouldn't overly recommend the french toast (it was quite egg-y and not cinnamon-y enough for me / a bit too soggy) but the eggs & protein were very good. And my horchata coffee was delicious. As soon as our party walked in, we were greeted with a friendly smile, and once we were sat our waitress was quick to ask us what we'd like to get started. Our server checked in with us a few times during our stay, and left us our check for whenever we were ready. It was also a breeze to pay (scan a QR code and pay via mobile wallet). read more

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It's a cute place, service was totally fine, the food was just okay. It was in my opinion and my friend I was with pretty underwhelming and felt really under seasoned. The pancakes were good though! read more

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DON'T EAT HERE. Worst, slowest service. Ordered a cappuccino and the server waited 10 minutes after it was made to bring it over. It was served cold. I ordered oatmeal for breakfast. The oatmeal was made in 2 minutes and was left at the prep station for 15 minutes. I was seated at the bar so I watched my server pass by my food 10 times. She finally brought it over and it was cold. It also came out with toppings I did not order. So when I asked to pay the bill she skipped over the itemized bill and went straight to charging me. I told her it would be nice to see the itemized receipt before paying and she said she could get it for me after I paid. This waitress went 3 for 3. 1. Ordered a cappuccino. It took 10 minutes to serve and came out cold, not hot. 2. Ordered oatmeal that took 15 minutes and came out cold, not hot. 3. Asked to pay without being shown what I'm paying for. read more

The place is super cute and clean. My lemon blueberry pancakes were amazing, not too sweet and super fluffy. My boyfriend got the California omelet and it was definitely lacking salt. It had all the ingredients to make it yummy, but needed better seasoning. Our waitress was very kind and attentive. read more

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Went to Chicago to visit/sight see and this was my first stop. We were greeted and seated, they tried to put us at a table out in the open but we requested a booth and they obliged. It was pretty slow but there were people in each booth on either side and the table next to us. There was music playing overhead but it wasn't overbearing. I ordered the Smoked Salmon Benny- English muffin, smoked salmon, grilled tomato, red onion, poached eggs and a house-made hollandaise. It definitely could've used more salmon but it was delicious! I also got a strawberry-orange juice, I think but for $3.50 it wasn't big enough, two sips and it was gone. Our server was nice enough, my friend and I split the bill. However, I used the QR code to pay and for some reason it wouldn't accept my debit card so I had to pay with my credit card. read more

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Stopped in b4 the museum. Breakfast was tasty. Coffee delish. Service great. Highly recommended

The service was great! Very attentive . Easy environment with average noise. Sometimes the food feels rushed. The Yolk hot sauce is not good. They do have Tabasco available. The skillet was ok, the seasoning on potatoes was a bit off. Both all star meals were good. The upgrades were just ok, they weren't overly sweet but need some extra flavor. Maybe a bit of an off day. read more

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Cute place for a traditional American breakfast. We tried the corned beef hash & eggs and the kale and cauliflower scrambler. Quality is good, and both came with pancakes as well. The serving size is very generous here. We were completely stuffed and had some for leftovers. read more

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Definitely a little pricey but the portions are insane!!! The food is delicious and the service was fantastic. Definitely a great place to start the day before walking around the city or exploring museums! I will definitely return to try the red velvet french toast read more

This place had amazing customer service that I didn't even know it was a chain until I read the menu. The food all had great flavor but oh man the banana nut bread French toast was absolutely amazing. It was not too sweet and perfectly soft and still retained texture. The raspberry matcha is yummy too. read more

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The lemon blueberry pancakes were the best I have ever had. The staff was attentive and everything came out quickly and efficiently. read more

Yolk - South Loop - BYO Scrambler - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Yolk is great especially if you are in a rush, they get food out wildly fast & it was delicious! I had a lemon blueberry pancakes. My family had lattes and said they were very good. Service was wonderful. If you a few people get a carafe of orange juice, it was fresh squeezed and amazing. read more

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The service was fast and everything was clean within the establishment. The food was so so amazing special shadow to specifically the hashbrowns. Honestly, they were like the best hash browns I've ever had in my life however, the cinnamon roll was very dry and flavorless. read more

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