Great breakfast/brunch place in the heart of Downtown Chicago! Menu has lots of items to choose from. Our table ordered the Chorizo Benedict (only on the winter menu) with a side of Cheesy Grits, Grilled Cheese Supreme, 3 Egg Omelet and pancakes. Service was fast, did not wait long. Everything we had was very good. Place was very clean and organized. Highly recommend! read more

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4 stars for Yolk - West Loop. This is a very convenient location in Chicago - on the bottom floor of the Olgilvie Transportation Center. This is a nice sit down restaurant to get a nice breakfast. All of the employees I encountered were very friendly, including our waitress. The Omelettes are big - generous portions and the meals will surely fill you up. The strawberry orange juice was delicious and very fresh, the mocha was tasty as well. My only gripe is the additional charges for even basic toppings in Omlettes - nothing is included. Overall, I'd recommend if you want a nice fancy sit down breakfast lunch downtown, but it is not cheap. read more

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Great food and large portions and fresh. Nice huge seating. Parking on the street. Big and small parties all good. Wide choices of milk like 2% and oat and soy. read more

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I went back here in 2023 visiting Chicago for a concert and needed a breakfast place. We came across Yolk, walking distance from our hotel. I am not a big breakfast fan to begin with, thus the random combination. In my opinion, the place is probably overrated. I would rather go to a mom and pops shop in my home town than here. The inside was clean and well decorated. read more

Yolk - West Loop - Nutella Crepes, Bacon, Sausage Links, Two Eggs Overeasy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Friday morning, we get there and there is clearly a wait. They are extremely busy. We ended up at a communal table and had a terrific time. Food was good, coffee was perfect. I had the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon. Yummy. read more

I had a little time before catching the train and went to Yolk for breakfast. I was greeted by a kind person who indicated I could sit anywhere I like. I took the counter. The menu is abundant and all items look tasty. I went with the chilaquiles. It was delicious! I wiped out the entire plat which was a lot of food. The server was kind and prompt. Next time in town, I will going back! read more

Honestly I just thought it was alright. Little pricy for what you get. The best was my girlfriends chilaquiles. The chicken or egg sandwich was alright nothing too over the top, imagine just a slightly higher quality chicken patty with egg and some type of Cane's sauce on top. The pancake was way overcooked and dry, sadly not even the chocolate chips could save it. Wasn't sure what was going on that morning or if there was staffing issues but could definitely tell there was an attitude with a couple of the servers too. The host was kind but felt like I was a disruption vs being welcomed. The restaurant was clean even though busy and liked how we had the option to sit outside read more

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I used to visit this location often as it was just around the corner from my condo. If it weren't for the convenient location, I probably would not choose to come here often. The menu is expansive and there is a wide variety of options to please everyone in your party. Prices are high, but that is to be expected given its location downtown in a train station. The food itself is fine - nothing particularly show stopping, but good standard breakfast food. I really like the thick cut bacon here. Service here, in my experience, has been largely overwhelming. Sometimes I get a gem of a server, but most of the time I had issues with servers who were rude or inattentive. If you're looking for a quick breakfast, Yolk is fine, but if you're looking for an overall positive experience, look elsewhere. read more

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This place was so yummy. Our server lady was great. There wasn't too many people. The restrooms were very clean. Coffee was great too! read more

Yolk - West Loop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food and a cozy spot! The food was truly delicious, the portions were very generous, and everything was perfectly cooked. The interior is very cozy, with plenty of room, and the atmosphere is great for relaxing. It's perfect for a quiet lunch for two or for large parties. We found parking easily right next to the entrance. The drink selection was impressive -they have a wide variety of syrups and alternative milk options (almond, coconut). I highly recommend this place! read more

Wow! Had an incredible breakfast here recently. Seriously, breakfast in downtown Chicago and it was awesome! Our waitress was ON IT and offered great banter with us too. I had the Chilaquiles and it was one of the best preparations of it I've ever had. Awesome job Yolk! read more

Huge servings and the service was hassle free. A group of 8 and the place was pretty spacious.

I loved my time here I would come here again.I loved the food it was delicious and the service was wonderful.

We left Lou Mitchell's line to come here on a Sunday at noon and we're sat right away. Our server was really sweet and attentive. The specialty coffee I ordered was too sweet ;/ I ordered one of the skillets, super good a ton of food!! Especially with the side of pancakes. read more

Food - the breakfast Mac n cheese was where it's at. I was glad they had many vegetarian options, including a veggie breakfast Mac options. The options are all pretty good! Service - very speedy and attentive server. She confirmed everything tasted good and that we got out in time to catch our train! The hosts also let me store my luggage so I didn't have to haul it back to the booth or take up space. Ambiance - it was a nice little spot tucked to one side of the lobby. It was bright and comfy for a nice breakfast. read more

Yolk - West Loop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A solid brunch spot chain. The corned beef hash had a different type of chopped beef which was nice since the pieces were a bit bigger. The overall portion size was hefty and came with pancakes. I especially liked the two homemade hot sauces they had on the table. My friends thought their dishes were okay (burrito and chilaquiles), but I'd say to stick to the American classics. read more

Yolk - West Loop - Corned beef hash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service amazing, food delicious and served quickly, and very clean and well put together establishment. I'm gluten intolerant and was delighted to see plenty of options for myself. First time having broccoli in an omelette and I was loving it, perfect meal to start the day off on, left feeling very nourished and satisfied. read more

Yolk - West Loop - 5 egg omelette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It was such a cute brunch place. My friends and I went back in December. The waiter was very chill and I appreciated his honesty when I asked about certain menu items. The food was delicious and presented very nicely.e atmosphere was very nice overall. read more

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Carter's to me seed oil sensitivity. I had an excellent waitress who didn't mind asking the chef if my eggs could be made with real butter. Very filling and clean. read more

Amazing and quick bite while on business. Super great food! I had the salmon Benedict and it was delish. Ask for the house hot sauce.

Walked from the station to Yolk, looks like a nice place very bright and the staff was friendly. They bring you water to your table which is very nice! The orange juice was fresh squeezed so yum! I also got a Strawberry Cheesecake iced latte, very coffee forward which is good because it's not too sweet and the aftertaste tastes like strawberries very good. My husband ordered the 5 egg california omelet, it came with hash browns and 2 pancakes. I ate his pancakes which were yummy, i had a side of hash browns and a cinnamon roll. The hash browns seemed very dry or old not sure which they also were a bit cold which was a bummer. The cinnamon roll came nice and hot but nothing special about it it's okay for a regular cinnamon roll though. The bathrooms were clean, but the second bathroom door doesn't lock so be aware of that, also they don't use paper towels to dry your hands just the hand blower thing that dries. read more

Yolk - West Loop - 5 egg omelet, pancakes, cinnamon roll, hashbrowns, Strawberry Cheesecake latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Short walk from Union Station Amtrak or Metra. Inside the Madison building. Not too busy for a Sunday around 10. Immediate seating. Server gave me water right away. A carafe was left on the table with a small Mason jar. Asked for my order as soon as I set down. I needed a little more time and I was certainly giving it. Ordered a beet orange juice. Very tasty. Ordered a pretty basic breakfast. Grits, eggs, turkey sausage and huge pancakes. A LOT OF FOOD! Price wasn't bad. Portions were huge except the beet orange juice. My price was $21 before tip. This is my second time here. The first time was a great morning date quick bite. I had been wanting to come back since to spend more time...... and I did.... After the initial asking for my order...... before I looked at the menu.....I waited....... for that second time........ and waited for a checkin..... and I waited and waited for the check. I glad her down for the payment. I love open kitchen concepts. Very clean and modern. read more

Yolk - West Loop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fast service. Multiple locations. West loop location rarely has any wait time! Variety of breakfast options available other than just omelettes. read more

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I usually never leave reviews but I'm upset about this one. My friends and I are from out of town and came to this spot and were very disappointed. The coffee tasted good and that's about it. My friends coffee cup had lip stick on it. My sister bit into her chicken sandwich the chicken was raw. My hash browns came raw and cold as well. The server was nice about it and I don't think it's their fault but this type of stuff is unacceptable for a restaurant. read more

Nice patio & view! The waitress was great & had good suggestions for our party of 3. It was mid morning, so bfast or lunch were both on the table! Food was great! I got the 3 egg salmon scramble and it came w/ cheesy grits! Those were amazing and fulfilled me until dinner! Colleagues and I were so into catching up in person that I didn't grab a picture of the food. However, here's a picture of us & you can get an idea of the outdoor patio space & downtown!! read more

Yolk - West Loop - Patio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Greeted nicely by staff. Very busy, but not that bad of a wait. A lot of food. Nicely presented. Food came out quickly. read more

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I ordered the chicken or the egg sandwich and the French toast latte. The late was really good, not too sweet. It tasted like French toast in the cup. The chicken or the egg sandwich I wasn't too thrill about. The chicken was dry and wasn't flavorful. I had to add pepper, salt, and hot sauce to bring a little flavor to the food. One of our friends ordered their chocolate peanut butter cup latte, which I thought was amazing. I will definitely get that if I go back. Their French toast was good as well. Our waitress was really great and attentive. The restaurant was able to seat seven people on Labor Day during brunch time, we didn't have much of a wait since we called ahead of time to check. I liked how clean the restaurant was, and the walls were so vibrant! read more

Yolk - West Loop - The Chicken or the Egg Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is very cute with plenty of seating and a great brunch spot! The French toast was really good and I loved the berries, yogurt, and granola with the French toast, but I will say they put a lot of honey so if you don't want it too sweet, ask for less honey or honey on the side! Other than that, loved the food and great service! read more

Yolk - West Loop - Very Berry French Toast (SS) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food is amazing! A must try and the portions are big and staff was very nice and friendly.

A quiet place with a nice vibe. I got the lemon blueberry pancakes and was delighted with the lemon flavor not being overshadowed by the blueberries. Our server, Robert, was very welcoming and made sure to check up on our table. read more

Im very happy this place has reopened as I enjoy an everyday breakfast place in the neighborhood that has regular dishes. Staff (Amber & Erin especially) is always very friendly with smiles on their faces! It looks the same as other Yolk locations so nothing really special about the look of it which is fine. I usually go for the Kale Scrambler along with potatoes and english muffin...always does the trick! Douse a bit of the Yolk hot sauce on it for extra flavor. I'm not a coffee guy but the Peanut Butter Cup Latte is very good...comes with reese's pieces! read more

Yolk - West Loop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My children ate bread for breakfast. This was my first time vising a Yolk restaurant ever. My girls love breakfast. I was disappointed with the kids menu. The Happy Pancakes and French Toast were exactly that. No side of fruit, egg, bacon or sausage. Just bread! We often go out for breakfast and there is always more to it. I had to order a side of eggs and by the time it came to our table my girls were full from all the bread. Such a disappointing meal. I would suggest giving smaller portions of the pancakes and French Toast and adding fruit at the minimum. read more

This is an American style resturant. Excellent service. Our provider Dayanara was very attentive and informative definitelyenhanced our experience. I had the home made cornbeef hash with pancakes. More than enough food my daughter had the chicken and waffles my wife the Yolk combo which is eggs breakfast potatoes and pancakes. All delicious. I would def recommend this fine eating establishment. The ambiance is casual med noise Leven and about 20 dollars a person but well worth it. read more

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This was a great place to have breakfast! The eggs Benedict was tasty and the ambiance was calm! Just be aware of how gigantic the cinnamon roll is. Delicious, but humongous. The service was quick and didn't feel rushed to finish eating. Would definitely come back! read more

Great experience! Good portions! Fast service! Plenty of food! Great for breakfast read more

At Yolk everything is a sample size. Even their water glasses. Portions are super small I've ordered steak and eggs and my steak was super thin like paper. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place. I definitely won't be coming back. read more

We needed to grab some breakfast before my husband had to get to a conference at the opera house. We gave ourselves an hour, which seemed like it would be plenty of time. I chose this spot because of the good reviews. It was about half full in the main dining area, so not too crowded or noisy. We were ready to order as soon as our waitress came to greet us. It took a long time to get our food. And it took a long time again to get a to go cup. My husband had to leave the meal before we had even been able to ask for our check because he was going to be late. The food tasted fine--typical diner fair, and our server was friendly. But the long wait times made us feel rushed and unable to enjoy our meal. read more

Went here for a quick breakfast with my family before an appointment. We were waiting to be seated and my mom asked if they had a restroom but the host said they didn't. My mom and cousin had to exit the building and walk across the road to Potbelly because the public restroom in Ogilvie station was under maintenance. While eating, we noticed customers going in and out a hallway and we asked our server and were shocked when she said that they did have a restroom! Obviously we were very unhappy about this and asked to talk to the manager. She went on to explain that the reason the host denied about their establishment having a restroom was because people who didn't eat in the restaurant still used their restrooms even though it was only for customers. Ok, that's totally understandable but how come the host didn't correct the misconception when we were being seated already as "customers" who were about to eat in their restaurant? The manager was very obvious in siding with her worker with her empty platitudes and condescension. Like the tone she had going for her was "so you were ok in the end though? Despite the inconvenience, no accidents happened?" My mom had a little accident and the manager had the audacity to reply "oh, no...would you like me to cover the dry cleaning service?" Like no, instead of covering for your incompetent host, you should be more sincere with the way you dealt with the situation. I never believed in the saying that the customer was always right but in that instance, we were the ones in the right but were treated with rudeness and given empty apologies. No wonder the host could treat the customers like that when the manager was just as unpleasant! They both need to be retrained in how to deescalate a conflict, especially when they were clearly in the wrong! Also, the food was nothing to write home about. The pancake was the type that when you chewed, it got stuck at the roof of your mouth. I got the Croque Madame and the challah French toast was oily and dry. The potatoes were under seasoned and seemed like the type you could buy from your local grocery's frozen aisle. My mom ordered baked salmon and we had to return it and got something else because it was dry and hard to chew. Suffice it to say that we didn't even take home the left overs because the food was as mediocre and underwhelming as the host and manager of this establishment. Definitely the worst breakfast place we've been to! If I could give negative stars, I definitely would! read more

Out of all of the brunch places I've tried in the West Loop, this has been my least favorite. Now, hear me out. Nothing about Yolk is bad. Service is fine. Food is fine. Atmosphere is fine. But when you're located in the West Loop with tons of phenomenal brunch places within a couple minute walk, Yolk just needs something to stand out aside from its short wait time. It's just solidly underwhelming. read more

The strawberry orange juice was amazing!!!! My breakfast sandwich on the other hand was very bland. It was good but not the best. My breakfast sandwiches from the bodega still beats this. My server was great- attentive! Nice huge diner located in downtown Chicago. The server gets 5 stars for sure! read more

Yolk - West Loop - Cheesy Egg Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois