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    Yolk - West Loop

    3.7 (457 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    YOLK - WEST LOOP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    karina k.

    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.

    Nutella Crepes, Bacon, Sausage Links, Two Eggs Overeasy
    Mya A.

    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.

    Eric M.

    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

    Salted Caramel Latte
    Kate W.

    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.

    Lydia P.

    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!

    Corned beef hash
    Allison C.

    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.

    Diana C.

    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.

    5 egg omelette

    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.

    5 egg omelet, pancakes, cinnamon roll, hashbrowns, Strawberry Cheesecake latte
    Gaby B.

    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.

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    Vivian L.

    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.

    Pancakes
    Snehal D.

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

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    3 years ago

    Great spot for a quick breakfast! The menu had lots of options of varying sizes. Plenty of seating and efficient service.

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    Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Wait time, was according to reservation. Atmosphere great.

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    Leaves the wait time on yelp "no wait" at zero despite being 45 minutes. Deception should not be rewarded.

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    Great food, good service. The eggs Benedict were very well made, all tasting fresh and delicious.

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    When are you reopening? Ur fans are crying!!!?

    We are now reopened!!!

    I see the "reopening date" has been moved to after the end of the year. is this location actually permanently closing?

    We are committed to reopening Yolk West Loop. However, we are not sure when that will happen because of the labor shortage.… Read more

    Do they have alcohol?

    They do not.

    Is this restaurant located in the Metra building, and can you turn around two patrons between a noon train arrival and an opera across the river at 1:30?

    Hi Laura. Yolk - West Loop is located in Ogilvie Train station and an hour and a half is plenty of time to order and eat. But please make sure to inform your server of your time constraints just to be on the safe side incase we are very busy. Thanks

    Is this Yolk location BYOB?

    Hi. All of our Chicago locations are BYOB. Feel free to bring any alcohol. We have various fresh squeezed OJ for mimosas as well as our award winning Bloody Mary Mix for people to make Bloody Marys.

    How is the parking situation?

    I didn't notice any parking on site or near by. It might be best to take taxi or Uber.

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    TARY Coffee - Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Balkaimak Cream

    TARY Coffee

    4.4(201 reviews)
    0.8 miRiver North, Near North Side
    $$

    What a place. This is so much more than just a coffee house. Tons of options, great ambience, and…read moregenuinely kind people. We started with a mocha, a solid, well-balanced drink that wasn't overly sweet and was just perfect. We didn't plan on eating here, but the menu was way too tempting. We ordered the cinnamon roll, and wow. This was insanely good. Most cinnamon rolls in the U.S. feel like sugar-heavy, cinnamon-flavored buns, but this one was light, flavorful, and beautifully made. The irimshik on top really elevated it, subtle, warm, and just sweet enough. Easy 10/10. Next was the cottage cheese pancake, which was also very good. It had a generous amount of cottage cheese stuffed inside, and paired with the sweet irimshik dip, the dish came together really well. 9/10. We then tried the qattama. It was good. flaky, crispy, and reminded me of a paratha. It came with a sour irimshik dip. While each component was good, I felt the qattama would shine more with a gravy-based dish. 7/10. Finally, we ordered the Nan Salma pasta. It's a tarry-based white sauce pasta with a unique flavor profile, and it was genuinely yum. Definitely something different and worth trying. Highly recommend it. 8/10. You have space to sit down and work as well. Service was good too. Some of the dishes might take 7-10mins to get prepared. It's not like your daily coffee shop who have stuff ready to go Overall, a great spot with unique food and a welcoming vibe. Definitely coming back. 9/10

    we tried the blueberry matcha. their matcha tastes high quality and they say it's ceremonial grade…read morewhich i believe. i think some places say theirs is ceremonial grade when it isn't. so we really enjoyed the quality of the matcha and it was the perfect amount of sweet from the blueberry. we also tried baursaq which is the fried dough bites. it tastes like a light donut ball. it's not heavy or greasy at all. they give you a dipping sauce which tasted like strawberry to me. overall a really clean and simple lay out for the shop. very minimal and upscale. it's not super busy and loud so it's a nice place to sit in and enjoy your drinks and maybe do some homework/remote work. i only gave it 4/5 just because the drinks were a little pricey but i think that's the norm now as well. hard to find drinks under 8$ these days.

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    TARY Coffee - American with oat (poured) and a Cinnamon Rollcinnamon

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    Caffe Umbria - Hot chocolate

    Caffe Umbria

    4.4(378 reviews)
    0.7 miRiver North, Near North Side
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    Got the hot honey oat latte. This latte was amazing. Super nutty with a nice foam on top, and the…read moreflavor was really balanced. Not too sweet with the perfect amount of bitterness. The space is cute but on the smaller side, so not ideal for long stays. Service was great though, the server was smiling and really welcoming. They're known for their Italian-style coffee blending, using beans from different regions around the world to create a more balanced and complex flavor, which you can definitely taste in the drink.

    Caffe Umbria was exactly what I needed that morning. It was cold, wet and I wanted something hot,…read moresimple as that. Small and cozy spot. The kind of place where you slow down without trying. The staff was genuinely nice too. Asked how my day was and even recommended couple of pastries. I ordered a hot chocolate with an almond blueberry financier. The hot chocolate was honestly perfect. Rich but not heavy. You get that dark chocolate hit first, then it smooths out. Creamy. Warm in the right way. The financier was great. Nutty from the almonds, little bursts of blueberry, soft but not mushy. I dipped it into the hot chocolate (had to), and yeah... even better. No regrets there. It's a small place, but if you get there early, you might grab a seat with a really nice city view. Worth it. I'll definitely be back. Especially now that I know there's a solid hot chocolate spot right nearby.

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    Yolk - West Loop - coffee - Updated May 2026

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