Order Yolks Takeout or Delivery
Yolks Photos
Business Info
Yolks Popular Dishes
YOLKS ATMOSPHERE
You might also consider
More like Yolks
Recommended Reviews - Yolks
Start your review...
Reviews With Photos
We visited Yokes on the Taylor Swift air for her weekend. It was a lot of fun coming here because they played Taylor's music, and all the employees were happy and wearing friendship bracelets. There was a 20-minute wait, but it was a decent morning, so it was not bad to wait outside the restaurant. We took a little stroll around the block. They do ask you to finish your meal in 45 minutes, so I feel like that's a little rushed, but it also allows you to avoid waiting for so long. They were swamped, and our server was friendly but not wholly attentive, as so much was happening. The expresso martinis were very tart. Our drinks didn't arrive until the end of the meal, but the restaurant took off one of the drinks. The grilled cheese and tomato was the best of our two meals. The eggs were not poached but soft-boiled. The mushrooms on the egg Benedict were delicious. The fruit salad was just a few pieces of fruit.
Such a great brunch spot! They are located on W Broadway, only a 5min walk from the Canada-line station. They use Yelp waitlist so you have to get there to put your name down. We went there on a Saturday morning and only had to wait 15mins for a table of 6!! It is a small restaurant so they don't allow for a group larger than 6 people. The food and drinks were soo good! Despite the name of this little establishment, they serve tofu scramble to replace your eggs :) I'm not a big fan of eggs so this was an amazing surprise for me. Their portions were big compare to their prize and the quality of the food was amazing!! The staff were very warm and took the time to explain the menu to us. Also a big fan of their tater tots!! Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for brunch spots on weekends.
I have had Yolks twice. The first time, food-wise, was a bit of a letdown, as I recall; however, this time around, the food was delicious. The poached egg was done well and worked well with the hollandaise sauce and mushrooms. The service has always been top-notch, with quick and friendly staff. The ambiance was light and welcoming. I suggest coming earlier before the weekend rash when the kitchen can make your meal perfect.
When we were here a few years ago there was always a lineup out the door, and today there was not only no lineup but pretty quiet inside as well. Now I know why. Here it is. The food was pretty bad and the service was worse. Our server I think must have been new. Not new at the restaurant, but I'm guessing new at serving in general, because she was overbearing. What I mean by that is that she tried desperately to please and it ended up being bizarre. I'll tell you how. We ordered the French toast and were served the pancakes instead which were raw in the middle. The manager standing right by our table was told, and she was literally a foot away from our table, but not a single mention or acknowledgment....as a matter of fact she was just indifferent to the situation and to the server in general. It was interesting to watch actually, because as soon as the manager showed lack of interest, so did the server. Human behaviour.....fascinating! When I ordered the Florentine Benny, the server asked which side I'd like assuming that it came with a side. It didn't. $1.50 for potatoes. I don't mind paying extra for sides. What I do mind is being taken for a fool. I'll tell you how I was taken for a fool....it's very simple. "Which side would you like?" - no charge "Would you like a side?" - extra charge. Moving on........ The Florentine Benny with my buck fifty potatoes were probably one of the worst I've had. I asked for medium poached and it was hard. The english muffin....oh the english muffin....that was a monstrosity in its own right. It was beyond soggy...it was so soggy that it was wet (see pic.) It tasted like I was eating a wet sponge, and honestly there was a mini gag reflex at one point. The eggs were cold and the potatoes were too oily for my taste. Since they got our order wrong, when the cheque arrived I made sure to go over it. This is where it gets a bit bizarre, while I was reading the cheque, I felt this head right by mine and over my shoulder. It was our server reading it with me, and as I turned around she stood back and gave me some space. Odd. Yeah....no more lineups outside Yolks Broadway....makes sense.
Came as a group of two. We waitlisted around 10.30 AM and managed to get in around 11 AM. Only half an hour, pretty quick compared to other brunch places in Vancouver. I ordered Buttermilk Fried Chicken. My order arrived, and it was pretty disappointing. Chicken and waffle were not crispy at all. At least the chicken was tender. Hashbrown was mushy, and soggy inside, it was horrible. Hollandaise was a bit on the thinner side. The only thing they did right was poaching my egg to medium. Service was ok, they check with you once in a while. Something to note, they want you in and out ASAP. Unlikely to come back just based on the food, there are better brunch options out there.
Stopped by here before noon on a Sunday and it was BUSY, there was about a 25min wait which gave us time to shop in the area. The food and portions were acceptable, let's talk about what was great.. get the freshly pressed Watermelon juice, it was divine! My friend got the watermelon mimosa and the champagne made the juice a little tart so it wasn't as good as the straight juice alone. Now the food..it was okay, everything could use salt, the ketchup had a chipotle taste that I couldn't get down with and they did not carry regular ketchup so that's worth noting. I got their potatoes and they needed salt and hot sauce, no jam was served with the bread or English muffin so there's that too. But the service was good and we did finish our food, it just wasn't a place worth stopping in again for us. We also stopped into another brunch spot the day before and that place set the bar.. in Vancouver a new brunch staple is Jam Cafe
I came here with a few friends on a snowy day. We called several times wanting to check if they were open, but their phone went straight to voicemail. Luckily it was open and there were lots of tables. I had the build your own breakfast - scrambled eggs with chives and butter was silky soft and very yellow and yummy. The 3 hash browns were so flavourful and melted to my mouth. The English bangers were fine. You can have a few different types of toast and I tried the multi grain and sour bread. It was toasted nicely and came with whipped butter. I also had the chai latte - very nice for a cold day. Overall a nice place for brunch. They don't take reservations though so expect a wait unless you go there early or on an epic snow day.
Went on a Sunday afternoon for brunch since they didn't have a wait. Got the Pork Belly Benny for my main and it was very good! Pork Belly was delicious, hollandaise sauce was very good. Only criticism would be that the English muffins weren't as fresh and the portions were a bit on the smaller side. We also got the Raspberry Goat Cheese pancake for the table and this was delicious. Shoutout to our server who was extremely helpful and made a conscious effort in giving us suggestions and make sure we had a good experience. This was a small thing, but the tables are a bit on the tinier side making it slightly uncomfortable while eating if you are a bigger group on the right hand side tables. Overall, an enjoyable experience. If you're looking for a solid brunch option, this won't disappoint.
One of the most recommended breakfast places in Vancouver went here twice, and every time, there was always a long lineup. Even when we pass by, we always see a cue of people, oh well, why not? It's worth lining up for. For twice that I visited, I ordered these chicken and waffles; I find the chicken so crispy and juicy that it goes well with the savoury gravy. The waffles were so good, as well perfect with the chicken. Poached eggs were perfectly cooked the way I want it. This is what a I recommend to those first time trying Yolks breakfast. Chicken Waffle, 20 We had orange juice for drinks, and yes, it's a fresh-squeezed orange juice, so good. We happened to be seated near the lady making drinks, and we could see her making; neat and freshly chosen oranges. Whenever someone asks me for recommendations on breakfast in Vancouver, Yolks are always-on the list. So if you are in Vancouver and haven't checked them out, your missing something good. Date of Visit: August 2021
I enjoyed the eggs benny and atmosphere of this restaurant. However my order missed the salsa (I didn't realize it though until writing this and looking at menu - I'm sure if I had asked they would have brought it since I heard the table behind me indicating their eggs had wrong level of poaching and they did bring them two fresh re-poached eggs - albeit oddly just on a plate, they didn't remake full dish). Also my poached eggs which she asked for level, were more hard than medium. I also think the hollandaise was a bit light - I could have used a heavier pour! My dining partner had the avo toast and that was a better dish. Huge despite being on light menu and really nicely laid out and seasoned. The tots side was well seasoned and I appreciated the table homemade ketchup but it was too sweet for me. The pancake dishes that were going out looked incredible but better for sharing- I saw half full plates getting thrown away. Drinks looked awesome but I didn't have this time. I will be back but probably with a different order.
Great breakfast spot especially if you're into eggs benedict. Highly recommend getting the truffle potatoes. They're absolutely delicious! They've also got pancakes, waffles and some other items on the menu, but we were definitely satisfied with the maple ham Benedict!
Always an amazing experience when I get to visit Yolks! I should really venture out and try something new cause everything looks amazing in the menu, but the chicken and waffles with a side of beignets always hits the spot! The service is always great! The hostess are always welcoming and offer help when trying to figure out what to eat.. I know it's their job, but they always seem to go above and beyond. I feel like in the past there wasn't an option to make reservations, so the line was always long, but now that they have capabilities of excepting reservations, make sure you get yours early cause the times go quick. As far as ambience, the restaurant is a nice size where you don't necessarily feel on top of people, or hear everyone's conversation. Well worth the wait if you can't make reservations!
Really enjoyed the salmon eggs Benny here. It was 21$ but I think it's worth it! It wasn't very a busy on a Monday around 8am. So I expected service to be fast but the waiters took a bit of time. Good thing I wasn't in a rush. I got the hash browns as my side and they were sweet! They have a great selection of breakfast items. I can't wait to try the other bennys they offer.
Amazing brunch place. We went here twice in 2 weeks on a weekend morning. The location on Broadway is small and very busy so I wouldn't suggest coming here with large groups unless you're okay with waiting for a while. Service: they have an online waiting system so once you go and add your name and number to their list, they will text you once they have a table ready. The first time we went, we only waited about 30 mins while the second time we went a bit later on around noon and our wait was an hour. Luckily there's two cafes right next to the restaurant and many people end up going there to wait. Food and drinks come out quickly which is probably why they have pretty good turn around time for such a small and packed brunch place! Food: We've tried the mushroom benedict, salmon benedict, and the chicken and waffles. Weve been ordering the Benedicts with hollandaise and truffle potatoes. The potatoes are really crunchy and perfect and the truffle oil just brings out all the flavours. Match with the perfectly cooked eggs and we emptied the plates pretty quickly! Some think the sauce is a bit thick but it wasn't any different from what I expected. The chicken and waffles are also great! Chicken is crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside. It comes with a white gravy(?) Sauce and syrup. Waffles are nice and fluffy too, but I still think Tuc has better chicken and waffles. I'll have to go back there to compare again.... Mimosas are also great! We ended up sharing a whole life unexpectedly but worth it! I tried their cassis version too and it's not as bubbly. I think their original mimosas are better. Interior: it's a nice and cosy little place that's bustling. Not much space around and most of the tables are for 4 or 2. Two of us ended up sitting next to another pair but the table is for 4 with a small divide although it's a joint table...that was a bit awkward but once the food comes it really doesn't matter! This will be our to-go brunch place for the time being!! read more
6 years ago
Service was amazing. Their fried chicken and waffle was very good also. If you like tea, their earl grey is amazing also. read more
7 years ago
3 years ago
Overdue revisit. Yolks contacted me since my previous review to give them another chance. He had a meeting and sorted out the issues with his staff to provide a better Yolks experience. I appreciate his efforts despite the restaurant having a long lineups with or without my low rating. My updated review isn't bias by any means. I've up them to 4 stars because they actually deserve it. My second time around was way different compared to the first. The food tasted so much more flavourful and had it not been for the wait, it's be my to-go brunch place. I came around 1:30ish and waited for an hour. I got the daily special Jerk chicken benny (5/5) with a side of lemon truffle hash. The benny was superb. The base was not the typical English muffin, it was cornbread with pulled jerk chicken and the oh so nicely poached egg. This didn't need no sauce. It was good as is. The hash smelled good as it did last time. It tasted better than last time but I'm still not a fan. My coworker loves it to death. He would get it an extra side to his side. We also tried their famous chicken and waffles (4.5/5): my partner liked this a lot. I personally am more used to the deep fried battered chicken opposed to the panko crusted fried chicken at Yolks but that's just my preference. I like that it comes with maple syrup and gravy. That way you can get your savoury and sweet fix. There's also some hot sauce on the table if you need to add some heat. The bangers were a bit pricey and small (2.5/5): I didn't think this justifies for the cost of 4 bucks. But the green smoothie was lovely (4/5). Overall, it was a lovely meal and very filling. read more
8 years ago
I've never been disappointed whenever I've eatten here. I usually come here with my sister after the gym. We actually come here quite often. Both my sister and I usually have a coffee. I alternate between having the salmon Benny or the chicken and waffle . My sister alternates between the waffle with bananas and pancakes with sausage. Today I decided to have the waffle with candied walnuts , bananas , caramel sauce and whipped cream, and some of bacon plus a side of their lemon truffle hash browns. My sister had her usual pancakes and sausage. I didn't realize how big my order was! It was yummy! I packed the leftovers home. Service each time I come is good. Overall, a great place to have brunch. Waitress are friendly too. Will keep coming back! read more
9 years ago
Came here for early breakfast, the restaurant was already bustling 10 mins after opening (8am) on a weekday. We ordered: Chocolate milk: nothing special. However, it was not as creamy and rich as advertised. Portobello Benny: sliced sauteed portobello mushroom with arugula. Ham Benny: classic Benny combination with Yolk's own dijon sauce! The Dijon sauce was flavorful yet not overpowering. We opted for the typical Benny assembly with Hollandaise sauce and a toasted English muffin. The construction and presentation of the Benny is very appetizing. The English muffin was toasted with heaps of butter (YUM!), and the hollandaise sauce was rich and creamy. The poached egg is runny, the only way to have a Benny. The best part, that's uniquely Yolk's, is the truffle Lemmon Hasbrowns. They're cubed bite sized potatoes, flavoured with lemon and truffle, a heavenly combination!!!! My thoughts overalll: you can count on Yolks to deliver consistent good quality breakfast food that allows for customizations. The decor is simple and clean, but the organization of the tables are slightly crowded. Food is priced above average, but you are paying for the quality with a sacrifice on the quantity. I, however, thought the hashbrowns I was served today was smaller in the quantity aspect. Considering I paid extra for the hashbrowns, and from my past visits, consistency in quantity positioning isn't yolks strong suit. Nonetheless, I enjoyed my time there and am a sucker for good Bennys. Verdict: good casual place for a quick satisfying breakfast, might not be worth the hour wait during peak hours though. TIP: try the Bennys with the hashbrowns instead of the English muffin, a pountine-esque breakfast twist. read more
I have been meaning to come here for ages, and boy! They did not disappoint! We came by on a Friday for lunch leading into a long weekend, so there was a wait time of 35 minutes, which wasn't too bad. There's paid parking on the side streets & it's super close to the skytrain, if you're commuting over. I ended up ordering two poached eggs with avocado on an English muffin with hash browns, while my friend ordered two poached eggs with double smoked bacon on hash browns. Discoveries that were made once the food arrived: if you choose to get it without the English muffin, imagine your Benny on hash browns, that's basically the set up! I wish I had known earlier cause I would've just done that instead, but it's all good, cause it was still AMAZING! My friend and I decided to get a jug of OJ to share, which was a tiny bit too much for just two people and the portion of food we had ordered ! We decided that it would probably be just right for three people. Realistically, we probably would've had an easier time consuming it, but I think they completely missed our OJ order the first time round and we had to wave them down to ask about it... so by the time we started drinking it our food had also arrived, ergo, the struggles. From what I could tell, only one bathroom was available for use. All their poached eggs were perfectly made & it was a great experience overall - minus them forgetting to bring us our OJ, which also wouldn't have been as bad if they had remembered to bring us water to begin with buuuuuut I'm gonna give them the benefit of the doubt cause, long weekends. Definitely have to go back again and try their waffles though! read more
10 years ago
First time trying out Yolks and the whole experience was one big disappointment. Arriving at 10:30am, there was a short line up, we put our names down and was told to wait outside for at least a 20-25min. This was fine, but with road/construction work happening right outside the restaurant, we decided to wait and get a coffee from across the road. Within the next 10 min we received a text letting us know our table is ready. Returning to Yolks promptly, we were informed they'll be charging us extra for our outside drink. Despite explaining our situation: we were told there was a much longer wait time, and that we barely drank the coffee, the server said rules are rules... so we sucked it up and agreed to pay the surcharge. The restaurant was packed and the service was slow. My menu has stain on it and it wasn't very clean. We ordered a salmon and a ham benny. The server didn't bother telling us about the "today's special menu", or ask us how we'd like our eggs. It was like a fast food restaurant, she simply took our order and moved on to the next customer. Both our dishes came heavily seasoned; my smoked salmon tasted like it came right out of the package, and the ham was extremely salty. The worst part about this experience is the fact that I was sitting really close to my table, and even so, every single time a server walked behind me she bumps into my chair. This happened several times and not once did she acknowledged it. The only good thing about Yolks is that it is centrally located. Other than that, if you like being misinformed, paying surcharges, eating heavily seasoned and pre-packaged food, and getting random bumps on your back throughout your meal, then I'd highly recommend Yolks to you. read more
3 years ago
The mushroom Benny was delicious. Perfect poached eggs! Good portions, the wait is worth it. It's convenient that they text when a table is ready Only thing that sucks it's just really a place for bennys, it would be nice if they make more options Irish tea was nice! read more
10 years ago
I loved the Yolks franchise so much that I returned for a second visit, this time to this location at Broadway and Cambie. One immediate plus is its location--right next to a major Skytrain stop, plus a million other buses. After loving the make-your-own English muffin egg combo on a visit to the Commissary location, I tried out the Belgian waffle with the banana, candied walnuts, and homemade salted caramel option here, because why not emotionally eat a bit after plodding through the unseasonably snowy, unplowed streets for week:)? The waffle was dry and extra crunchy and the salted caramel spread was far too sweet and rich to use in drench-like proportions and sog it down a bit, as you might normally with maple syrup. In terms of value and satiety, the English muffin sandwich dishes are still the stars on the menu for me. At this location, you can leave your number and the host will text you when a table becomes ready. My phone never buzzed, even though they said they tried, so you might still want to stick close by, even if you've given them your number. read more
Great breakfast place. It is not much of a wait if you come in twos and come on a weekday morning. Good service. I would recommend the smoothies and the waffles as well. Do not forget to try the lemon flavoured truffle hashbrowns. I would recommend the two eggs, smoked salmon or ham w hollandaise on the side and some hashbrowns. A bowl of fruit would be nice too. Don't forget to try the french toast if you have a gang there because they are pretty nice as well. If you are looking for some breakfast joints, I would recommend twisted fork, sophie's, paul's omlettery, fable's brunch and marililu cafe as well as yolk's. But if you haven't had a chance to try it then you definitely should go sometime with a friend. read more
Came here for brunch with my mind set on trying their smoked salmon egg benny. The benny lived up to my expectations. The salmon was soft and flavorful while the poached egg added the nice texture to the whole sandwich. I also ordered the banana walnut waffles with bacon and this was the icing on top for my brunch. Waffles are big and crispy on the outside, but fluffy on the inside. Service is friendly, but at first it was quite slow and we didn't served until we had to ask one of the waitresses. Pricing is decent like any other brunch place or for a smoked salmon egg benny TL;DR food was great, pricey meals, service was good, but slow read more
7 years ago
4 years ago
It lived up to the hype! If you're looking to avoid long lines, then go at 1:30pm on a weekday like we did. The interior is super unique and clean. Service was really good too. I got their special of the day, which was an amazing pork belly benedict ($11). Instead of the English muffins, I got it over hash browns (which are really like crispy roasted potatoes). I highly recommend doing this. One egg was all I needed. The portions look small, but it was just the right amount. I definitely want to go back and try more of their breakfast combinations! read more
5 years ago
3 years ago
6 years ago
This was my first time at Yolk's, after hearing good things about it for a really long time. I've never got around to trying their Hastings location, but we decided to head to the Broadway location after trying to go to a different brunch place, which was closed for Boxing Day. Their menu was quite cute and intuitive - through a flow chart, you choose how you want your eggs benny to be made. It's like choose your own adventure but with food, which makes it 10x better hehe. - 1 egg, smoked salmon + aged white cheddar + English muffin: I'm glad I got just the 1 egg because I usually vastly overestimate how much I can eat (without being super stuffed), and so it was nice that they gave the option to order just 1 egg, since I feel like most places just give you 2 in the order and then I end up being super stuffed. But anyways, the egg was poached to perfection, with a nice runny golden yolk but no runny white. The aged golden cheddar had a similar flavour or effect as a Hollandaise, and I've never had eggs benedict with cheddar instead of the sauce, but I'm glad I did! The muffin didn't add much for me, but I'm glad I got some hash browns on the side :D - Side of truffle hash browns: these were absolutely great. I wished I had just ordered those instead of the English muffin as well. It was cool because the server overheard us talking about HK, and he mentioned that he grew up in HK for a bit, and so he knows a little bit of Cantonese and knows the accent/how Cantonese sounds like. It was kind of a cool connection there. Anyways, I'll definitely be back to try their other eggs benny combinations! And I'll definitely make sure to get more of those hash browns too hehe. read more
[EGG-cellent!] Mornings are tough for me - especially on weekends. I love breakfast food but I'm never up early enough to make or enjoy it. When I heard Yolk's was open until 3 in the afternoon, I was sold. I found myself here one Sunday afternoon just before 1pm. I was told there was a 50-minute wait which I had anticipated. The hostess said she'd send me a text when our table is almost ready. Bonus nap time in the car! I received a text 45 minutes later and was seated moments after that. The restaurant has seating for 50 or so but they cram a lot of people into that space - many, including us, had to share tables with other people. Personally, I don't mind but if you've got a large personal bubble, do keep this in mind. The menu is quite simple and straight-forward. I zeroed in on the chicken and waffles with a blueberry banana smoothie while my other half decided on a pair of poached eggs with hollandaise, honey ham, and lemon truffle hash browns. Both places were morbidly delicious but the winner would be the poached eggs and lemon truffle hash browns. Eggs were cooked to perfection and covered with real hollandaise. /Drool Portion size was perfect even for a guy with hollow legs like myself. Perhaps it's because breakfast (lunch in this case) tends to be a smaller meal but I came out more stuffed than a Christmas Turkey. Service was amazing as well. Our server was super friendly and kept coming by with anything and everything. My only gripe about Yolk's is value. To me, it's the perfect breakfast spot but it'll start adding up if you come here too often. While the food is to die for, $50 for breakfast for two is a bit spendy but hey, you have to spoil yourself every now and then. read more
11 years ago
Yum. Tried the new Yolks today and it was damn good. Ordered the Ham benny 2 eggs with the lemon truffle potatoes. Also got an order of the Bangers and there was amazing. Big shout out to Johnny and Tercel at this location. I look forward to coming back and trying something different next time. The food i saw coming out of the kitchen looked so tasty. They do a fresh squeezed orange juice and they also have a house spicy ketchup that went really well with the potatoes. Open from 7am to 3pm. Get here to get some good food because it's sure worth the trip. Until next time folks. read more
11 years ago
This place was delicious! We came in here at around 11 on a Friday with two people, and were able to be seated right away. It was very full and by the time we left, there was a line outside, so I guess we hit the timing just right. They offer a variety of boozy breakfast drinks, as well as smoothies, fresh orange juice, and locally roasted coffee (which is bottomless). I got a coffee, and we both got water. They gave us a carafe to keep at our table, which was nice because the cups were small and we didn't have to wait for people to come around with pitchers. It was quite busy by the time I needed a coffee refill so it didn't happen right away, but it wasn't longer than a 5 minute wait from empty cup to a refill. I got the bacon and arugula eggs benedict with a side of lemon truffle potatoes. My friend got the chicken and waffles. The eggs benedict were delicious! The hollandaise sauce was perfectly balanced and tangy, the bacon was deeply savory and a nice contrast to the sauce. The english muffin on the bottom was excellent for sopping up egg yolk and sauce, and not overly toasted so it wasn't too hard to cut (but still toasted enough that it didn't get soggy). The lemon truffle potatoes were excellent. They were nice and crispy on the outside, but not greasy. They were fluffy and soft on the inside. The house made ketchup was an nice accompaniment for them, but they were good all on their own too. They use larger salt crystals, which added a nice crunch and burst of flavor. I really enjoyed the chicken and waffles as well. The chicken was pretty good, with a panko bread coating, in the middle of two light and fluffy waffles. The whole thing was drizzled with some sweet gravy and came with a tiny pitcher of maple syrup. I'd definitely come back here. They do takeout as well, but I think the experience in the restaurant is worth it. read more
11 years ago
The first time I came was when Yolks had just opened at this location. My friend and I ordered the chicken waffle, French toast, and a side of lemon truffle hash. The place was full but not with a line up out the door and a waitlist of one hour, perhaps it was because they had just opened so not many people know about it. Now, however, is a different story. My friend knows the chicken waffle dish in general is all the rage now so she decided to try it. I have to say we don't quite understand why it's a thing? The chicken was, well, chicken, and the waffle was a waffle. Perhaps we should eat the savoury first and then have the sweet after as a dessert? But other people were eating it like a sandwich?? Tres confused. Anyways my lack of worldly knowledge should not impact how the dish tasted. The chicken was well seasoned and well fried, and the waffle was of a perfect batter. My French toast was special - it seems to be covered in a panko-style crumb and the toast was flavourful and moist. I got the sausages as the side and those were de-lish too. The toast was really large in portion... I couldn't finish and had to pack it. It is also hard to eat a large amount of sweets in one sitting. The lemon truffle hash is apparently a must-get. It was just ok in my opinion, though. Both and lemon and truffle flavours were weak, albeit the hash was a nice texture. If you enjoy truffle potato, you should definitely get the truffle fries from Joe Fortes. *** After my foodie friend yelled at me for not being in love with Yolks, I came back for a second time and got the poached egg breakfast. I got one poached egg (well-done; please don't judge me) with honey ham and hollandaise sauce on English muffin. I was afraid I wouldn't like the sauce but oh man with dijon mustard it was amazing. Makes me want to save all those egg yolks from egg white-only bakings and make hollandaise. The ham was good too and I'm not a huge fan of ham. English muffin was nicely toasted. I think it's a better idea to get the egg breakfast and share the French toast with someone as the dessert. The egg breakfast definitely makes you feel more like brunch and with the protein you would feel more up and about for the rest of the day. But I have a huge sweet tooth and wouldn't want to give up on the French toast. 'Tis life. read more
9 years ago
First time here at the Hasting location. Always a line up when I drive by. Was given a 35 min wait time but was will to do so to try the place everyone raves about. I like their wait list/ calling system where they take your number via iPad and once you are almost up, you get a text msg to go in and not have to wait by the door. However, I got my text msg to go in and not at the The hostess fault but waited for another 15-20min after because the table for us was not leaving yet as anticipated after bill was paid. The hostess throughout the time was apologizing but I was not upset because it was not their fault and the place is busy. Once seated, they served a pitcher of orange juice and coffee that was on the house for the wait time. That was not asked for but appreciated. Had the bacon and ham in hollandaise over lemon truffle hash browns & fried chicken and waffles. Both Benedict were great and cooked perfectly. The lemon truffle hash brown was different over the the traditional English muffin but would have that again. The fried chicken was moist. The waffles were nothing to special about but it was soft and not dry Orange juice was good and fresh. Would go back but anticipate for a line up, especially weekend read more
11 years ago
Good riddance Sliders and goooood morning Yolk's! Within a week of taking over this space, this restaurant is absolutely slammed! I walked in at 11:30am on a Wednesday and the only reason I got a seat immediately is because I sat at the bar. I'm so excited to see another successful restaurant in this neighbourhood! I ordered the Eggs Benedict with hashbrowns and was delighted with flavours of lemon, dijon mustard, truffles, perfect seasoning and all the ooey-gooey goodness that you want from this breakfast classic. And don't forget to try the spicy ketchup! Never again will I have to decide between ketchup and Frank's. Why has nobody thought of this before? The staff was friendly and attentive, despite the busy rush and the price was great to boot. I will definitely be recommending this establishment to friends and returning again and again. Bravo! read more
10 years ago
You guys, I LOVE THIS PLACE! The lemon truffle hash browns aka roasted potatoes were THE BOMB! I ordered a one egg, egg benedict on english muffin with a side of potatoes. I regret choosing the english muffin instead of just egg on top of potatoes because adding the side was extra $$ when I could have just done extra $$ for just straight on the potatoes, not that it was pricy but ya know? The english muffin was just a waste (for me) in my opinion when I mainly wanted potatoes. I also grabbed a mimosa but it seems that it was more like sparkling orange juice with a very, very small hint of champagne? ://// lol My boyfriend ordered the stacked pancakes with bananas, candied walnuts, and sea salt caramel sauce (does come with maple syrup, of course.) It was a pretty big stack of pancakes so honestly, it did get a little boring from the amount there was. He loved the sea salt caramel and I did too!! It was not salty salty, but had that hint of salt in a light caramel sauce. We made a mistake and pouring maple syrup over it though. It came out too sweet for our liking and we felt that maybe just pouring little by little each time needed. In the end, we definitely did love the bananas and candied walnut added! 10/10 recommend this place for some delicious breakfast/brunch! OH and the wait? Was about 20 minutes but we just walked over to London Drugs across the street to play around, it was not bad at all. read more
9 years ago
FOOD/DRINK: 44/50 The truffles organic breakfast potatoes. Their well designed, yet expensive menu options. Their panko crusted French toast. Their fresh squeezed orange and apple juice. It's all really really good. Despite the fact that it's a little pricey for what you get, the consistency and high quality products are more than enough to keep me coming back. I can always be confident I'll have a great experience here! SERVICE/SUPPORT STAFF: 25/30 They're all super lovely. They got it goin on! I've had Katey, along with almost all of the other girls, greet me with a big friendly smile a number of times, which is followed by great service! Critical feedback? Have more fun with the guests. :) it's easy for the job to become monotonous. I'd challenge the team to bring more joy to the space. But my rating speaks for itself; you guys are doing great! ENVIRONMENT/VIBE: 16/20 Crowded, yet relaxed, like most spots that consistently have lineups out the door. They keep it real though and I love that I never feel rushed. It's a positive vibe all around, and again, with friendly service. Love the open kitchen. (Wear hairnets, damnit!) OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 85/100 I'll be back! Thanks! read more
Average food for an above-average, hour-long wait. The breading on the chicken and waffles reminded me of chicken strips and fries off the kids' menu. The mimosas were refreshing but overly sweet. The crispy pork belly from the benedicts was missing the crispiness! Our eggs were also over-cooked and lacked that runny yolk goodness. The aroma of the truffle country potatoes had me drooling when we first stepped into the restaurant, but when the actual potatoes arrived, I struggled to find enough truffle flavour. The good thing is that they text you when your table is ready and there's plenty of stuff to do around the area while you wait. The bad thing is that you have to wait at least an hour. There are better brunch spots elsewhere with less of a line! read more
11 years ago
Man, the wait time can really deter people from coming in, but they'd be missing out on some of the amazing foods that Yolks offers. I mean, they could always wake earlier.. or settle for second best for breakfast. We ordered the eggs benedict with lemon truffle potatoes and the chicken & waffles and really enjoyed our food. The eggs bene has a great tangy hollandaise sauce with crispy and well-seasoned potatoes, and the fried chicken was well fried and very juicy inside. The tables were a little packed together and made it a little difficult to move around, but the food is the main attraction of the show. read more
11 years ago
So glad they opened this on Broadway! Different location but same great taste! Love the fact the decor is so bright and lively. The service is very good considering they are always busy and the servers are all working very hard in a fast paced environment. Had to wait for 20 minutes but we expected that. Ordered my fave, chicken and waffles and it's one of the best this city has to offer. Chicken is served juicy, crispy and piping hot. Great combination with the sweet, soft waffles. Always can count on Yolks for a hearty meal! read more
3 years ago
We arrived early on a Saturday morning and there was already a lineup. With fairly positive reviews online, I was expecting better. This place was a huge letdown. To start, the place opens at 10AM but they were letting groups in one by one even though the place was empty. We were third or fourth in line but only ended up being seated at around 10:20AM. We ordered two Eggs Benedict dishes, two kids items, and a hot chocolate. Both recommended eggs benedicts, as recommended by the waitress, were salmon and pulled pork. Both were greatly disappointing as the hollandaise sauce was weak and the toppings were either overly seasoned or not at all. To make things worse, my son who loves hot chocolate, found their drink grainy. It was the first time I've heard him even say anything negative about hot chocolate. The only saving grace were their sides of lemon potatoes and they have some good hot sauces on the table (you're going to need it to add some excitement!) read more
10 years ago
We visited Yolks on Saturday, 1/28/2017, and had a group of seven. The breakfast was simply amazing. It was a tough choice to decide between the build-your-own Egg's Benedict or the Belgian Waffles. I opted for the Waffles, since you could get two poached eggs with it, and my wife went with the French Toast and bacon. The waffles were excellent, and went extremely well with the eggs and bacon. My wife's French Toast was also exceptional--they use panko breadcrumbs for the toast, and it was some of the best French Toast we've ever had. We had another table with our group, and they all had the Eggs Benedict, among other things. They particularly enjoyed the pitcher of Sangria. The two of us sat at the bar so we could eat faster, and it was tough seeing all the various drinks that people were ordering and not order one for ourselves. We ended up just sticking with coffee and hot chocolate, however. The coffee was pretty good but I was slightly disappointed that they did not have cream or any sort of half & half. They only have 10% creamer and 2% milk, so I couldn't quite get the coffee how I usually like it (but it was still good). If you have a larger group, like we did, you might want to come early. We didn't mind splitting up though, and we got seated and served very quickly. Overall, this place was really good and I highly recommend it. We will definitely be going back the next time we drive up to Vancouver, and I especially want to try the Eggs Benedict. read more
11 years ago
This place is busy but understandably so! A neat feature though is that they take your name down then text you a url to a web-app that lets you monitor your place in line, so you can step away for awhile and come back closer to the time you'll be seated at. The food here is really nice. Well prepared and good presentation. Though my lady-friend *wink-wink* had an order of their truffled potatos and felt there was too much truffle oil on them - but can you really have too much truffle? I had the pancakes with banana slices, walnuts, and caramel. This also came with a choice of ham, bacon, or bangers. I went with the bangers. It was a nice stack of pancakes with lots of walnuts and good amount of banana slices. Drizzled with maple syrup, it was pretty damn tasty. The bangers were on a dollop of grainy mustard. Grainy mustard is gross - but if that's your kinda thing, well then, you've got bad taste. But each to their own. Brunch-time is busy, so the seating is crowded, but it's a good place for brunch and happy to see it in the area. Karnak! read more
More info about Yolks
546 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E9
Canada
Fairview Slopes
Directions
(604) 559-9655
Call Now
Visit Website
http://www.yolks.ca
Full menu
Hours
Food & Alcohol
Indoor Amenities
Outdoor Amenities
Other Amenities
From the Business
More Info
Health Score
You might also consider
Why does Yelp recommend reviews?
20 reviews that are not currently recommended
The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.
11 years ago
7 years ago
10 years ago
8 years ago
10 years ago
11 years ago
7 years ago
3 years ago
4 years ago
8 years ago
6 years ago
9 years ago
10 years ago
7 years ago
3 years ago
7 years ago
9 years ago
11 years ago
10 years ago
11 years ago
