We booked this on our recent stay in Chicago. We were looking for a breakfast place to eat near our hotel and this place came up. It was fairly close to our hotel about a half mile away which wasn't bad. When we got there, it was relatively crowded. I thought they only had a few tables inside and had the outdoor dining area but when I went to the restroom there was even more dining. Once our table was ready, we were seated outdoors since I figured why not enjoy the day. Perhaps not the best since it was noisy with the traffic and when the bridge went up just more pollution and noise. Once the bridge went back down - noise level went down and the smell of pollution moved. Food wise - we enjoyed it. I opted for the Nutella crepe which I finished with the help of my kids. My kids got full order of cakes which was a lot for them. My wife got an eggs Benedict which she enjoyed. Service was good - was attentive and kept refilling my coffee cup. Prices was reasonable, was a casual environment. I would come back again for breakfast and perhaps eat inside next time. ! read more

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Yolk - Streeterville - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped by for brunch after the architecture boat tour. Solid brunch place! We were seated quickly and ordered and served in quick time too. I ordered the breakfast burrito, which was large in portions, but OK in quality. Love how things were mixed in well, but not a whole lot going on flavor wise. Lots of eggs in here. Staff however were super friendly and helpful and checked in on us quite often. Definitely a solid place to go for brunch, but nothing to go out of the way for. Perhaps I'd have a slightly more positive view had I chosen one of the more highly raved sweeter options, but that's not my preference for brunch so alas! read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Breakfast burrito. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very excited to go here. Never been before. It kind of smelled when we entered the establishment. So we decided to sit outside. We were then bombarded with bees - So many bees. My friend went to the restroom and told me - don't go in there it's disgusting. They always say - judge a restaurant by the restrooms - not a great start. Our server seemed preoccupied. Then the food arrived - hash browns not even brown at all - just vaguely cooked strips of potato. The hollandaise sauce was definitely NOT hollandaise sauce. The bees kept getting worse and worse. So we got our food to go. Very overpriced for underwhelming food. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Non-hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Meh... Despite all the positive reviews, this place didn't live up to the hype. The food was just okay and nothing was technically wrong with it, except for the grits--they tasted like they came straight out of an instant box. Overall, it felt like an uninspired breakfast you'd get at a rundown IHOP. The coffee was also pretty unremarkable. If you're in a pinch, it's fine, but if you have a few extra minutes, walk over to Egg Harbor instead. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Comfort food at its best. This place has a great diner vibe with good service and great breakfast. I had corned beef hash and eggs that comes with two huge pancakes. The meal was very satisfying and had great flavor. The portions are huge and I couldn't finish everything. This could become a regular weekend breakfast spot. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Corned Beef Hash & Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I stay at the Atwater and this is a must .Good service good food and they seat you comfortably I think I been 6xs already. My sister loves this place. read more

My daughter and I came here while visiting Chicago and glad we found this place. It was busy, but we were seated right away outside in the shade and around greenery which was very pretty and also quiet. The gluten-free bread was toasted and very tasty with the avocado and egg sandwich I ordered. Overall, a very good experience. Server was attentive. Restaurant was clean. read more

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This place was absolutely delicious! We didn't know anything about it, just popped in for some breakfast. We ordered the apple oat crumble French toast from the winter seasonal menu and the two egg combo. We also ordered the horchata cold brew. It was perfectly flavored and not too sweet. The food came out pretty fast considering it was a bit busy. The vibe was nice. It was like a diner feel. When we walked in we were greeted by at least 3 different servers! Although it was a big restaurant, the friendliness of the servers made it feel more like a small, homey restaurant. There was a variety of table sizes, so it could accommodate small or large parties. read more

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Always good fast and friendly service at this location. Been here a bunch of times. And will continue to come back. Good food priced fairly. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Exterior - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Very busy on a Sunday. No outside drinks allowed. Ambience was nice. Our server Erin was very sweet. We ordered the chilaquiles and a breakfast sandwich with cheesy grits. Everything was tasteful but very large order read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great breakfast after a chilly walk to this location. Seated right away. I had pancakes with strawberries and my wife had a combo plate with eggs, waffles, bacon, and hash browns.(I should have taken a picture) The pancakes were just okay. Three large cakes with berries in and on top. Just not a lot of flavor. My wife's breakfast was almost too pretty to eat. But she did. Eggs cooked just right, very tasty bacon, fluffy waffles, and crisp taters. Service was pleasant and efficient. Restaurant was clean. We were there early so no noise or Sunday morning chaos. I know there are other Yolk locations but this one is a go to place in my book. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Menu at Yolk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Do not order the Avocado Toast! By the time they chop up the tomatoes and chop up the smoked salmon, you can't tell them apart. It more of a chopped salad on toast - tasteless and messy. read more

It feels strange to call something "very" average, but that's how Yolk often is. In a positive sense, I was thrilled that there was no wait on a Saturday around 10am. We sat down at a table near one of the secondary doors, so it was a bit cold, and it smelled not-great where we sat, almost like some BO (mildly). It wasn't anything that my coffee didn't cover up! Some things about this restaurant are weird, like a lack of Wifi, in today's day and age. Also, they're a breakfast place, serving coffee, and they don't have skim milk. It's not that uncommon, I think? If they can pour premade apple juice into tiny bottles, can't they keep a bottle of skim milk lying around somewhere? My husband and I both thought our food was decent but not great. My skillet was very mushy overall, everything being the same texture. I didn't finish more than half of it. There wasn't much flavor either. I would say, though, that it's cool that they offer chicken sausage. It's a great alternative to pork or fattier options, but it still tastes great, whatever they use. And it still a shock to see these items running at $20 and up, or others at $18 and up, for not-that-great, pretty basic food. I wouldn't avoid Yolk, but it doesn't stand out as a great option. read more

Nice little joint in the downtown. We walked in and was quickly greeted and seated. The space is really open and bright and we were fortunate to be seated next to the window to people watch. Onto the food: 1) kids s'mores pancake - this was bigger than I expected and they did not go lightly on the toppings. Needless to say, this was very much kid approved! 2) smoked salmon eggs Benedict. This was ok. I like all of the ingredients, but would have preferred my smoke salmon in slices not diced up (first time ever having it diced up). They sautéed the onions, but some were still raw-ish. Not a bad dish, but not the best. 3) Horchata cold brew - this was so good and refreshing and bonus for being made with oat milk! Overall, I would not hesitate to come back to this spot or any of their other locations. read more

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Delicious food. Sometime the staff is disengaged and aggravated at requests of guests and they frequently use gendered language while greeting their guests. read more

Scrumptious. Not typical to say about diner food, but this place is a step above. The lady serving was very helpful with the menu. The egg scrambler was thick / meaty / cheesy but also had great flavor (just enough salt and spice). The pancakes were fluffy and toppings were delicious. What I liked too about this place (at least the shift I saw) was the employees being friendly / joking with each other and seeming to have a good time yet still get their work done. (Minor ding - the cup for water I was given had a smudge of peanut butter or something on the inside, but the lady replaced it immediately). Yolk is a great place and I'd do breakfast / brunch again here again. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Strawberry orange juice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Walked in at around 8:00am on a Tuesday morning. Was seated immediately and my server was at the table within a minute. My server was prompt and courteous ad refilled my coffee at the perfect time. So service was excellent however the food seemed to be lacking something. The best way to describe it was that it simply didn't taste fresh. I've had corned beef hash at countless restaurants not only in the city but many locations throughout the country. I like to think that I know my hash . Overall it wasn't bad but it wasn't great. Maybe next time I'll try some other breakfast item. read more

Stopped for breakfast on a Friday morning. No wait and sat at the bar. Our waitress was very friendly and accommodating. My husband ordered the corned beef and it was a huge portion plus the pancakes! I got a side of hashed browns w a side is sausage gravy. Was delicious! read more

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Food is decent--3 stars but great service bumps up to 4. My BYO omelette was great. Daughter's Cinnamon roll French toast was a huge disappointment. For being Chicago, the cheesy grits were pretty good. My mom loved the Grilled cheese supreme--it's like a grown-ups grilled cheese. read more

Super friendly wonderful place to eat everything is always so good. Never a complaint one of my favorite places to eat. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - All-Star combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Why can't Yolk management get the bathrooms in working order?? We normally eat at the West Loop location in the Ogilvie train station where one of the two bathrooms has been out of commission for months. Today we ate at the Streeterville location where the bathrooms are no better. Come on management, how long does it take to get the facilities in order? read more

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Yolk in the Streeterville area of downtown Chicago sits at the corner of McClurg and Grand, and is a tasty spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch. The space isn't the largest, but it is bright, well equipped and easy to navigate. Service was stellar from entry to exit with our server being absolutely delightful. The dining room appeared clean, but the space in full from the floor to the ceilings and seating need some TLC, as conditionally its seen better days. Foodwise, we opted for waters, even though they had a good variety of breakfast and coffee drinks. We went with the create your own scramble along with pancakes and sausage links. The food was good, nothing phenomenal, but it hit the spot and came out fairly quickly. Overall, we enjoyed our meal at Yolk and will certainly be back! read more

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I'm originally from Chicago and when I'm in town visiting family, this is a place that we like to visit. I've been to both this location and the one in the South Loop. I like this location because they have outdoor seating. Unfortunately for this visit, it was January 2025 and way too cold to sit outside. It was New Year's Day and it was packed. Fortunately, we got on their electronic waitlist as soon as we got in the car on our way to the restaurant (20 minute drive) so our wait wasn't that great once we got there. They sat us at a table in this really overcrowded area which made our dining and those around us, not comfortable (there were 4 of us). I ordered the "Avalon Sunset" handheld (pics attached). This sandwich included a grilled chicken breast, bacon, tomato, Swiss and smashed avocado on grilled sourdough bread for $20. Nothing stellar, but I liked it. The service is what you'd expect in an overly crowded restaurant - mediocre. All in all, this can be a good experience if you come during the warmer months and sit outside. BTW, the outdoor seating is covered. Also, don't forget to join the electronic waitlist. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Inside the Avalon Sunset - grilled chicken breast, bacon, tomato, Swiss, smashed avocado on grilled sourdough for $20. It was decent. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I arrived around 12:05pm on a Tuesday afternoon (NYE) to get food with my son. I joined the YELP waitlist around 7-8 minutes before arriving during my 12 minute walk here from my hotel. It was perfect timing as less than a minute after we arrived, they were calling my name to be seated. Shortly after being seated, a staff member brought over glasses and a pitcher of water. It was VERY busy! About a minute later, our waiter came over. He didn't say his name, which is a personal pet peeve. Per receipt, his name was Martin. I would've liked more hospitality as far as asking if we've been there before and giving some highlights. Conversation and information was minimal, unless asked directly. We placed our order at 12:17pm. I got the Yolk all star combo with lemon blueberry pancakes ($3 up-charge) and egg whites. I wanted to substitute one of my meats for potatoes but was told substitutions weren't allowed. My son got the kids Oreo pancakes and apple juice. The kids specialty pancakes doesn't come with sides. The food came at 12:34pm. My son's pancakes and my pancakes were huge! One piece of my bacon was crisper than the other, which I didn't like. I prefer crispy bacon and thought it was odd that the consistency didn't match. The sausages were thick and tasty. The eggs whites tasty normal but needed salt and pepper, which I added myself. I highly enjoyed my pancakes and my son really enjoyed his as well. Overall, it was a good experience and I definitely would return. I recommend joining the waitlist because the waiting area is small causing a little chaos especially when tables are ready. There is a bus stop right outside, if taking public transportation. read more

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Great service and very fast! The burger and fries were amazing. Next time I will have to try the hash browns because those looked so good read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Burger with fries and cup of berries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pancakes is not fluffy. Taste abundant baking powder used in the recipe. Don't order the avocado toast. For $14, you get 3 pieces finger size toast topped with avocado, raw onion, tomato, and pickled cappers. Overall service is average. For the price and quality of food, I recommend WB nearby. read more

Switched it up at brunch and tried a sandwich. This was very tasty and I had a pleasant time, per usual at Yolk - Streeterville. The waitlist was quick to get a table and the staff are always wonderful and attentive. We were seated outside which I prefer because it can be noisy inside. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Avalon Sunset - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been to all the Yolks in the city now and the service and food has always been consistently good, but the our server here was especially warm. I got the matcha raspberry latte, which was lightly sweet. I also got their kale and cauliflower scrambler with hashbrowns and pancakes, which was a little underseasoned, but tasty! read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Kale and cauliflower scrambler with hashbrowns, pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place was recommended by hotel staff so we decided to check it out yesterday, and it was well worth the visit. We got sat pretty quickly and had water right away which was nice for a hot day. The service and food were exceptional, we were on a time crunch and they were busy but our server Dan took great care of us and got us in and out quickly. He also gave our kids some stickers which they loved. I'd recommend to anyone looking for breakfast downtown. read more

Super quick service! We got to sit at the bar area and watch the fascinating hustle and bustle of the kitchen and staff! They work fast and efficiently! The food was good! Try their drip coffee it was great! It's loud in there because of the fast paced environment. A diner vibe with great fast paced service and smiling staff. read more

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Our server Daniel was so kind and on top of everything. Really enjoyed his hospitality! Food was okay, a little overpriced but definitely big portions to back it up. It gives classic breakfast restaurant vibes. I got the protein combo and it was good, grits needed a little seasoning but easy fix. I got the cinnamon French toast upgrade and it was stale but Daniel took care of that asap. Thanks for breakfast y'all! read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Sadly, the only picture I took was of my tea. We were a little hungry and polished off for most of our food in no time. Our server Martin was great! The service was quick even though they were crowded. My husband had the omelette, which is huge! Ended up taking half of it home. I had the scrambled eggs with onion, bacon, and potatoes. To top it off the gluten-free toast, which is so good you would never know it was gluten-free. We both enjoyed our meals. Although the prices are a bit high, it's probably in line with most of our Chicago restaurants. Fortunately, we had a coupon book and one of our meals was free. Continues to be a neighborhood favorite and when the weather is nice, it is great to sit outdoors. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Yummy, spicy, hot chai tea latte with almond milk. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Diner-style menu and ambiance but food was very good. There was a short 10 minute wait when we got there -- we should have added ourselves to the waitlist before heading over -- but once we were seated, service was very fast and attentive. read more

This review is solely for the manager Spyros. I am from out of town and I accidentally ordered food for pick up from the wrong location. He helped me with GrubHub so I could cancel my order and get a refund. Thank you very much for your kindness! I will definitely try to stop by for breakfast before leaving Chicago. read more

Good food and good selection. Got the California omelette and upgraded to specialty pancakes. I can eat a lot in one sitting but still had leftovers. read more

This was our first meal during this visit to Chicago. It was walking distance from our hotel which was a plus. We got inside there was no wait time although it was pretty packed. The pancakes, hash browns and scrambled eggs were good. I was satisfied with the meal. read more

I came for the banana nut bread French toast. I was sat right away even though it seemed really busy. I was very happy. The French toast also comes with a side of peanut butter and syrup. This was my everything. 4 pieces of bread with bananas in every bite. It's really banana bread and not just bread with bananas. You can't really spear it with your fork, you need to scoop. It was noisy like all breakfast places when they're busy. But service was great and i got in and out quickly and full. read more

Yolk - Streeterville - Banana nut bread French toast. 10/10 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Excellent food and fast service...if you want a great breakfast this is the place to come

Another place that were told to try! Food is good, I would give them 4/5. It's easy to make a reservation through Yelp but you have to show up for them to check you in so you're actually in line! We had few dishes. I had their egg Benedict caprese, I expected it to be good but it was super runny I would give it 3/5 My husband and friends loved california omelet! Countryside skillet. We also had very berry and Nutella crape. Overall I would give them 4/5. Regular coffee was good, service was fast. I have had better breakfast places though but this get 4/5 overall Check in on Yelp for 10% off total bill read more

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