This place was close to my house so I had to try it and I was not disappointed! I was surprised that this place had a drive-thru, but I thought it was pretty cool. I decided to walk in though since I hadn't been there before. The place is small, so it did get a little cramped when I was waiting for my Togo order, but other than that, I had a pleasant experience. I will definitely go again and try other items! read more

Yolklore - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Just ok. First the pros: This place is clean and doing it's "local and healthy ingredients" thing. The employees went above and beyond. I'm a customer that requires a lot of patience. Takes me forever to decide and I ask a lot questions. Woman working register was exceedingly kind and patient. And the cons: This is just an eggs & bacon place. Not enough variety in the menu for me. But I couldn't in good conscience give it a lower amount of stars because they're honest about it - their name clearly doesn't lead you to believe you should expect anything more than good eggs - but I don't think I'll be back. Can I get a real coffee mug, please?! There are mugs that hang all over the walls, but they are only for regulars who pay to be a part of their coffee club. If I'm spending money on meal at a restaurant, I don't like eating out of a take-out box and drinking coffee out of a paper cup. Ugh. And I honestly found the atmosphere uncomfortable. Mostly having to do with the metal chair I was sitting in. Yikes. Feeling happy and peaceful in the space is almost as important to me as the food, since I'm a stay-at-home mom and moments away from my kids are rare. When I grab breakfast without them, I frankly need a restaurant that's going to make me a better person. Yokelore felt sterile, noisy, and made my booty hurt. For me, there's nothing you can do to an egg that will compensate for that. They do have a drive-thru. Nice touch for those looking for a decent, fast breakfast on the go. I probably won't try it though, since my needs are different. When I can eat breakfast out, I need a calm, pretty place where I can quietly sob into my coffee and then return to my children a new woman. read more

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To put it short. Overpriced bland hospital food. For a place called yolklore you'd think they ask how you want your eggs. The eggs that came with the classic breakfast was like a McDonald's folded eggs, except McDonald's was better. Greeasy bacon, dry biscuits, bland gravy. The potato's were the one thing I did enjoy. Definitely won't be going back. read more

Yolklore not only rocks brunch out of the park (their breakfast burrito is my favorite) but their baked goods are amazing! A few months ago they made our wedding cake. Our family and friends still talk about and ask about the cake. Not only that we had a treat bag and we used Yolklore's chocolate chip cookie. Seriously. The. Best. Ever. I still think about those cookies at least once a week. read more

Yolklore - Our Wedding cake from Yolklore. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

cute little breakfast joint. And great customer service, super friendly staff. Our first time in the St. Louis area and he did a good explaining the menu and being welcoming. Breakfast sandwich was pretty good. Pork sausage was delicious, however biscuit was a little dry for my liking. I'm from SC so I know a good biscuit. And nobody does biscuits like a true southerner, unfortunately. Fresh squeezed orange juice was perfect, sweet and tart, real orange juice and not too much pulp. And the coffee was good. And the man working the counter brought us out a slice of Gooey Butter Cake, we'd never had that or even heard of it..it's really sweet but great with a cup of coffee. And it was on the house, so that was cool! We are very happy with our experience here, thank you Yolklore read more

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Food is exceptional. If you want something different for breakfast or lunch, I would give it a try.

The best brunch in south county! The Gravoid has no food, but up on Watson is this gem. Everything on the menu is always so good. If they had better coffee I would probably be there everyday. That Dubuque shit sucks. read more

Great food and the drive thru is so nice with kids :) Sometimes there can be a long wait but it's worth it.

I hadn't been to Yolklore since summer 2016 when they opened. I went on a weekday morning and ordered The Nest Egg (Biscuit crust, 2 Buttonwood Eggs, Bacon Bits, Cheddar, Pickled Red Onion, Preserved Lemon) and a hot tea just as I had done previously. I still find the community seating situation here a little uncomfortable and intrusive. My breakfast can best be described as a hot mess. The biscuit crust was heavy, the eggs were cold like they had been precooked and sitting out for a long time, the pickled onion just tasted like raw onion, and I don't think the preserved lemon was even present. The place was filthy. The hot tea was cold. Never again. read more

We finally made it to Yolklore! Spartan design but feels warm and welcoming. Since it was mid-morning on a Thursday we didn't have to wait to order or be seated. The woman who took our order at the counter amiably answered our questions about menu items. We helped ourselves to the self service coffee and sat at the long table and waited for our order. Soon our Mushroom Frittata and Classic Breakfast was ready. The Frittata has a lot going on with a generous amount of mushroom and kale inside and the toppings of greens, goat cheese and slightly spicy tomato jam. The roasted flatten new potatoes are a nice accompaniment. The Classic came with a generous well seasoned sausage patty and fluffy scrambled eggs. Unlike most restaurant eggs they were properly seasoned. The fluffy biscuit and gravy with plenty of sage stole the show. Try the gravy on the potato. It works. St Louis isn't a cheap breakfast town outside of fast food. Few deliver the value to justify the cost. Yolklore more than delivers quality breakfasts at a reasonable price. Enjoy. read more

Yolklore - Classic Breakfast with sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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I'm so disappointed! I had such high hopes based on reviews but was very very unimpressed. The restaurant is a huge turnaround from the chicken place that used to be in the location. It's a cute, modern environment with welcoming seating. The menu is kind of interesting but when the food comes out, it looks like it's cafeteria food. It also tastes like cafeteria food... I had the mushroom frittata. The portions were very small considering the price point. It severely lacked in flavor, was overwhelmed with their tomato sauce/jam, and the eggs were rubbery and overcooked. I truly think they make a large sheet pan of this frittata then reheat as it's ordered. Really unimpressed. The one cool thing is they're environmentally friendly with their plates. read more

Good food. Okay coffee. Limited seating for groups of four and more. Clean. Self serve coffee and water.

What a fabulously adorable breakfast spot! Although the restaurant is situated in a less than stellar looking strip mall, do not let this deter you from from visiting! I have enjoyed various items from their morning menu, but the breakfast burrito, pancakes, and potatoes stand out in my mind. While you can call ahead to order for takeout, I ordered at the drive-thru last week and was pleased with the quick service. The cashiers are using masks and gloves due to COVID-19, which I appreciate. read more

You can't go wrong at Yolklore. They have a small, but excellent menu. Carry out is always well done and I love that they have a drive-thru. When we do dine in, the staff are friendly and the atmosphere is cozy. Everything is delicious at Yolklore, just wish I could go more often! read more

Amazing little breakfast place! Highly recommend and definitely going back. Things where super clean and food was on point.

Amazing! I can see now why there's a lot of food reviews. We got some breakfast sandwiches and we enjoyed them a lot, and we got some pie for some dessert and that was pretty good too. Will for sure return, would highly recommend! read more

Yummy breakfast! Made from scratch breads and super fresh ingredients! Don't skip on the homemade desserts! Delicious Gooey Butter cake! Only complaint is it's too small! Had to wait for a seat and then felt rushed with people waiting once we were seated. A place this good should consider expanding to a larger space. read more

Friendly and clean. Rather tasteless, soupy gravy. Nice atmosphere.

Small & quaint with some yummy food- one of our best & favorite finds in St. Louis area

Fast, casual brunch that's delicious! Yolklore is a small venue located in Crestwood. You will place your order when you walk in and then pick up your food at the window. The drip coffee and water is self serve. I really enjoyed my meal here! I ordered the mushroom frittata with potatoes. It's seasoned well and the goat cheese and arugala are the perfect toppers for the most delicious flavor combo. My friends ordered the big supper, biscuits and gravy, and the nest egg. No complaints here! Everything was delicious and perfectly cooked from the sausage to the eggs. Since it was noon on a Wednesday there weren't many people but I'm sure it gets busy during the brunch/breakfast hours during the weekend! The service is friendly and they even give you samples of their gooey butter cake!!! NOMZ. Highly recommend! read more

Stopped in for breakfast before church and it was sooo delicious! I got the smash burger and an oat milk mocha and it was so good. Highly recommend! Really friendly and hardworking staff too. read more

Yolklore - Smash burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Yokelore is a great breakfast place. They really care, not just about the quality of their food (which is locally sourced), but also about the environment (they compost), and customer satisfaction (checking in on everyone at least once). For breakfast, their prices are on the slightly higher side, but you won't be disappointed in your meal. I've introduced many friends to Yokelore and all have left happy. My personal favorite things here are their homemade biscuits and smoothies, the wildflowers in the bathroom, and the always patient fellow who runs the register. Check it out sometime! read more

Brunch for the win! An order at the counter style resturant that offers brunch all day, this place serves a smaller menu which clearly ensures top quality and care. The food is delicious! My friend got biscuits and gravy with over-medium eggs and I got a traditional breakfast with scrambled eggs, toast, turkey sausage and two potatoes. The potatoes were served in a style I'd never had - small yellow potatoes served whole but crispy and so well seasoned on the outside. Similar to a breakfast baked potato. YUM. We also got lattes which are served in to-go cups so that you can take them with you. They have both dairy and soy milk. The smaller, intimate atmosphere is clean and well kept, the bathroom is large and offers a changing table, and the staff is very friendly. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants quality breakfast food! read more

Yolklore - 2 biscuits and gravy with over-easy eggs and 2 potatoes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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The daughter and I really liked our early lunch, or I guess a brunch since it's all really breakfast dishes. It's a simple concept, basically fast casual for big breakfast entrees. I wanted to try a bunch of stuff, so we ordered three entrees knowing some would be taken home. My favorite was the Nest Egg. It's a big ole crispy biscuit crust that has two sous vide eggs inside that mixed with the large bacon bits and cheddar for savory explosion. Pickled red onion on top with preserved lemon bits gave a great contrast that rounded it out. I'd say you have to try this. The Mary B.E.A.R. was darn good too. It's a sandwich made of a ciabatta bun, with brie, boiled egg, arugula, apple butter, and pickled red onion. It had a light, but satisfying flavor, that left you fresh. Pancake rollup was my least favorite. It was an okay dish - 2 scrambled eggs, turkey chorizo, cheddar, pickled jalapeno, salsa all rolled up in a pancake (burrito style), with a lime cheese drizzle across it. The lime cheese was a tart contrast to the rest of it, but too tart for me. Turkey chorizo was decent, but could have had a stronger flavor. The pancake also seemed to lake flavor. I would have liked more butter flavor in it. Really, it could have used some syrup. But it didn't come with any, and I didn't see any in the place. Oh well. Two really good choices and one okay choice. read more

Yolklore - Nest egg, pancake roll up, Mary B.E.A.R. in back - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Fantastic food and service!!! Do not miss the gooey butter cake!!! Whole cake is $18, i take it to peoples houses all the time! Big hit!

I was so sad about Yolklore. I've heard the best things via reviews and local St. Louisans but I was so disappointed. When I think "yolk" I think runny, indulgent, breakfasty/brunchy. I didn't find any of this here. It was quite a ways from the city which I didn't expect at all and it wasn't a sit down and order type of place but rather order at the counter or drive through. I got the nest egg. The description makes it look like it's to die for. It was much less than this. I wanted the ratio of filling to bread to be much heavier on the filling side and it was probably 80/20 with the bread taking over completely. I took only a few bites before just having bread left. It said three eggs and I find that very hard to believe. I was also extremely bummed about the potatoes. They took a small potato, seasoned it and smashed it on the grill for a few minutes. They weren't crispy and the inside was totally bland. Not to mention they only give you two. Not worth the prices and really just not very pleasing. Some of the other options would probably be better, but if the nest egg was any indication of what the menu says versus what is reality, I'm not confident. read more

This is my favorite breakfast spot tucked away along unassuming Watson road. They have a great drive through with healthy and gourmet level breakfast on the go when i am on my way to work. The staff is always so nice and they accommodate my vegetarian requests on any menu item. My go-to lately has been the Nest Egg with no bacon. I also highly recommend the fresh squeezed orange juice! Nothing compares to that outside my own kitchen on a lazy morning. Overall I recommend this place to all my co-workers who drool over the amazing breakfast I bring into work. The fresh local ingredients, combined with the convenience of a drive-through, make this my 5 star recommended Crestwood breakfast spot. If you have some extra time stop and dine in with the coffee flowing and the bright colored decor- it's a perfect brunch spot for a great start to your day. read more

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What an inviting restaurant. The outside looks a bit questionable but once through the doors, it's transformed into a wonderful place to enjoy. The food options are great and good for our variety of diets. read more

First time at this quaint corner brunch restaurant. Open kitchen with a community style table in the center of the room and additional tables/bar top around that. Main focus of the restaurant is breakfast and lunch items. Based off the previous reviews, the Nest Egg and Pancake Rollup seemed to be the most popular. The Nest Egg is a hollowed out biscuit shell with two eggs, bacon, cheese, greens, and pickled onions. It was a tough decision on how to attack it, but the knife and fork route seemed safest. As soon as the knife sliced through the egg white, the yolk exploded on to the tray and it turned into a giant mess. So time to grab the biscuit pieces and scoop as much fillings as possible. Not exactly what I envisioned but it turned out okay. The biscuit seemed a little dry but it helped to absorb the egg yolk. 3.5/5 The Pancake Rollup consisted of two scrambled eggs, turkey chorizo, cheddar cheese, pickled jalapeños, fire roasted salsa, and a lime crema. The cheese, chorizo, and jalapeños were the perfect blend of spice with the lime crema to cool it down. My only comment would be more filling and less crepe. Other than that, it was amazing. 4.5/5 Everyone in the restaurant was very cheerful even though it was in the middle of a snow storm. Menu Items: 4/5 Food Quality: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Atmosphere: 3.75/5 Overall: 4.25 read more

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Tiny with top-notch food and service. Always a stop when in STL. The best thing is whether you dine in or take out, the food is still delicious. read more

Thoughtful food with an at-home feeling. This place is perfect for a quick brunch or a Saturday morning pick-up order. The staff are friendly and accommodating and they take their mask policy seriously. Make sure you get the biscuit, you will not be disappointed. The blueberry coffee cake may sound interesting, but it is the BEST cake I have ever had. read more

I went to Yolklore with my fiancee. It had good reviews and we had heard some buzz about it. You enter and order at a counter. The food is then called and you go up and pick it up from the counter. The place was a bit industrial but the ambiance was fine. We both got a breakfast sandwich. It wasn't very good. The sausage on the patty tasted like a reheated Jimmy Dean sausage patty. In fact I would have preferred a Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwich. We both ate about half of our respective sandwiches and then just left. Perhaps it was an off day or the breakfast sandwiches are one of their worst menu items. Either way we will not be going back. read more

This small gem off of Watson rd is great for fulfilling a "something different for breakfast" vibe. Everything is locally sourced and made from scratch which is great if it tastes good, but the food isn't good, it's exceptional. Great place and I regret not coming sooner. My wife made her own sandwich, with ciabatta bread, egg, turkey chorizo, and the lemon herb goat cheese. I had a yorklore smash burger which hit the spot. I got a side of potatoes but after I had a little taste of the lemon herb goat cheese on my wife's sandwich, I asked for a side to add to the potatoes. It was delectable. They have a bottomless coffee (because, well coffee) which I had and my wife had a iced mocha, also good. And why not hav dessert for breakfast, so we had the slab pie (crust, fruit which was currently blueberry but I guest it changes with the season, more crust and then icing on top) and she had the gooey butter cake. Both were delicious. We will be coming back again. read more

I couldn't decide between 3 and 4 stars. I wanted to love this place. I hear about it frequently. But it was just ok for me. I got the BLT. All of the ingredients were good, but I was underwhelmed. I prefer crispy bacon. The devil sauce kind of took over. They potatoes were cooked nicely. My friend wasn't impressed with her French toast. It was dry, like it hadn't soaked up enough egg mixture. Eating out of paper containers. The squished seating. And those darn metal chairs and stools that are trendy now. I get they don't what you to hang around though; that line is forming!! I did enjoy watching them work in that tiny kitchen. It's impressive with dine in and drive thru customers! And the gal who took our order and the rest of the staff was very friendly. read more

We ordered the classic breakfast which had perfectly cooked bacon and eggs your way. The potatoes were perfectly salted and paired well with the delicious sausage gravy. My 3 year old daughter loved the mixed berry smoothie. The coffee cake was perfect with our latte. Everything comes in compostable containers. Prices are perfect. Would definitely recommend to friends and family in St. Louis. Will definitely come back here again. read more

Yolklore - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Yolklore is awesome! We tried the breakfast sandwich and the Cuban special. The eggs scrambled were perfect bacon is so amazing I bought a pound. And you can buy groceries there too. Cuban sandwich is amazing, the pork is great , whole grain mustard and cucumbers. Also tried a piece of the gooey butter. It's sinful, it's a glorious custard flavor bomb. They even have a drive through if you don't want to order online. read more

Their breakfast is awesome. I love the potatoes. And the biscuits are big and fluffy. So yummy. Eggs are eggs. Sometimes alittle to much seasoning in them I liked them better when I could order them over easy. Yummy But their food is delicious read more

I wasn't immediately impressed by the location, size or ambiance of this place. But I've gotta say the food was delicious (I had the breakfast burrito and smashed potato) and the people were friendly and helpful. Coffee was also very good. It's an order at the register, pick up at the window and serve yourself coffee kind of place, although someone did drop by the table later on to see if we needed anything. Signage from the road could be better. I came and went via Grant road. I will eat here again to try some of the oother menu items. read more

Yolklore - Yolklore dining area. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Nutshell: Hearty hometown flavors, decent prices, quaint little spot. Good option for a quick brunch. First off, the place was not what I expected, but not in a bad way. Yolklore has been on my radar since it opened, but per usual I'm slow in following up. It was Sunday, early afternoon, and I figured it'd be crazy busy so I called up and asked how bad the wait was. They said it wasn't bad and that things moved quickly. When I rolled in, I quickly realized how silly that question was. Let me give you a quick breakdown of the workflow: 1) Ogle the menu board and admire the coffee cup club wall, 2) order from the counter, 3) Fill up your coffee cup, 4) Stake a claim at mostly communal tables or the back shelf, 5) Salivate while you watch your food get whipped up lickity split, 6) Try not to fall over yourself when they call your name and you can pick up your compostable tray. I decided on the Classic breakfast and a bottomless cup of coffee. Apparently this is a highly customizable dish, so I went with two over medium eggs, biscuit and gravy, a turkey chorizo patty, and roasted potatoes. The eggs were perfection, so silky and flavorful! The smashed potatoes were a welcomed change to your normal hashbrown side...as well as much more easier to dip. The biscuit and gravy were ok. I felt like the biscuit was a bit over done, but the gravy had a great flavor and just enough sausage bits to be present but not over powering. The chorizo was also ok. The flavor and texture were good, but I'm thinking I'm just not a chorizo fan. Like any decent chorizo, the heat builds, so have a glass of water on hand. Their coffee is fairly bold or at least that batch was, but tasted good especially for a Sunday morning. All in all, brunch ran me about $13...not too shabby. Everyone behind the counter seemed happy and they were very helpful and friendly. I'd say it's worth a pop in, if you're in the area and you need a quick and hearty breakfast. read more

Yolklore - Classic Breakfast: eggs, roasted potatoes, biscuit and gravy, turkey chorizo. Nom nom nom! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This restaurant is right off Watson, but offers other entry ways from side roads. There is also a drive through. You order at the counter, they call your name to get your food (like a bread co). Seating is limited so be ok with sharing a big table with strangers. There are two double seat tables and a table for parties that are 3 people or more. I've been twice and have enjoyed my food every time. The bacon is ultra thick and crispy, and the gravy is so good, and has a lot of flavor but isn't over salted. The iced coffee is great, and has coffee Ice so you don't get watered down coffee. I have asked for one refill at both visits and have gotten them. I have a very "spirited" son and he loves this place. There are crayons, as well as an open kitchen to watch. He also loves peeking in the bakery window and seeing what the back of the house is doing. read more

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