I arrived before 9 and didn’t have to wait.I’ve got California Omelette, very rich flavors, with tomato, avocado, garlic inside, and cheeses topping. Oh and mushrooms, love mushrooms. But next time I may try a simpler omelette. To much ingredients made me forget I am eating egg.I tend to have giant breakfast so I also ordered a waffle. It comes with four small waffles. The waffles are great! Very soft inside. Eat it together with maple syrup ~ love it!The Latte is not what I expected. The smell of coffee is not enough for me, a bit too diluted.But good to have it with waffle.

Personally i didnt like the crêpes, they tasted undone but looked nice. Everything else i had was good. The place is quite busy & you will have to find parking & walk to the restaurant.

I got the vegetarian break fast burrito with a side of potatoes. The staff is nice and the food is great. My burrito had a good mushroom flavor to complement the eggs.

Went on a Monday morning with a friend - no wait. Staff was very quick, kind, and professional. I ordered waffle Benedict and sweet single of red velvet French toast. It was a lot of food, but pretty good! Would come here again when I’m in town. Iced latte was amazing

While in Chicago, a few weeks ago, we had breakfast here a couple of mornings. Good food, good service by professional and patient staff. They were very busy both days and our large group were able to sit together. The omelet was tasty and cooked just right. I would certainly go again on my next trip.

Popped in for a late brunch today.Seated quickly and offered a proper menu as well as the digital version.Ordered the Ironman omelette and berries as one of the sides. All well-cooked, fresh and tasty.

This was the perfect place to grab breakfast before we started our day at Chicagos museums. We were seated, ordered, and got our plates in under thirty minutes exceptional service indeed. The menu is inventive filled with plenty of unique options to choose from. I enjoyed breakfast macaroni and cheese, while my partner had chicken and waffles.

I visit Yolk every time Im in Chicago. I love breakfast, its my favorite meal of the day, and this place never disappoints. Started with the strawberry lemonade, housemate and delicious. I got the chicken and waffles, a thin boneless fried chicken breast topped with sausage gravy and an egg (got mine scrambled bc Im not a runny yolk fan. To each their own), served with mini bacon Belgian waffles and syrup on the side. The perfect balance of savory and sweet. Definitely will put you in a good coma. I was in and out fast, got there just before the Saturday morning rush. If you come after 9a, there will be a wait, so be prepared. I get up early and arrived shortly before 9 and was seated immediately. If you dig breakfast, consider this highly recommended!

Today was a self care day, I dropped in to get a bite to eat and I was pleasantly surprised. Everything was good! The speed of service, the friendly staff, very nice and clean, bathrooms were clean, and the food was the Best, I’m not sure how long the Blueberry Lemon pancakes will be available but you have to try them! Oh and it’s an added $3 for POM but it was worth it.

The wait was much shorter than what the estimate was. The entire wait staff is going a million miles an hour trying to take care of everyone and they did a great job in doing just that. The food was great and would absolutely eat here again!

I came here for brunch with my best friends today and the experience was very good. Our server was wonderful and the food came out very quickly. Only problem was with the pancakes and waffles. They were dry and lacked flavor. The rest of my meal was very delicious though and if I’m ever in the mood for eggs and meat I’ll come back again

Food was great however our wait person was a little inexperienced. We were a party of 9. She somehow didnt bring all the beverage order and started taking our food order. When questioned about the drinks she said she had to wait because she had to get out food order and she had other customers. 🤔. After then there waa the missing food order. Things happen with a large group, however its how you correct them is the issue.Food was very good and we will be back inspite of the little miss service.

I see why this place is so crowded! The food was delicious! Extremely affordable as well. Went here for my birthday weekend breakfast and thankfully was given the tip to sign up for the wait list beforehand. Was able to pretty much walk straight in as soon as we got there. Our waitress was pretty attentive even with all the combustion. The food was a delight! If there was a place to park, this wouldve been the perfect breakfast spot but it surely came close AND they have a bus that drops right in front in case I want to leave the car at home next time. Great job Yolk!

With a really great breakfast/brunch menu, this is a must visit when coming to the windy city. Big portions, great coffee, and the seasonal pancake 🤯🤯🤯. (For the fall, it was a pumpkin cream pancake). Everything looked delicious and everyone in the group was well taken care of by our server. Would reccomend!!!

Yolk is an excellent choice for breakfast in Chicago. The food is great and the staff are very kind. Our server, Mia, was energetic and had great recommendations! Will definitely be back.

First time in Chicago. We are from MD. We tried the chicken and waffles with home fries. Very good and delicious. My daughter is attending CCC and I heard so much about this place and it was definitely worth it. Next time Im in Chicago Im definitely coming back

Omg this was worth the 2 hour wait my breakfast skillet was one of the best i have had thus far. I will be back soon.

The breakfast was okay. Ive been in Yolk before in other cities but this time I didnt enjoy it the same.I ordered an omelette with just little bit of tomatoes and green peppers but they really filled the whole omelette with it instead.The Banana Bread French Toast was delicious, it was spongy and tasty.The waitress was very nice, attentive and friendly.

As a bruncher I began my late morning hunting for my options, with Yolk having the highest ratings for the neighborhood. The yellow entry made it easy to find, across from a beautiful park. The smells draw you in as you take in the simple yet comfortable atmosphere. The menu is simple yet full: full of options, full of flavors, full of surprises! My morning “coffee” was their Chocolate Peanut Butter Coffee🤯, but for the best flavor I’d recommend try it hot👍🏻I ordered the El Torero Scramble sans Chorizo, with the grits and side of pancakes (with peanut butter, no syrup😋). Perfect portion size and excellent flavor!Yummy!I’ll be back

Good avocado toast if expensive. Unfriendly person on phone when ordering. She rushed me and then just hung up on me after ordering for pick up.

Amazing food! Service was good, the menu was well put together and the portions were great. Food was great, I would definetly go again!

Everything was wonderful, the host was friendly and professional. Food was delicious.

Great breakfast. Interesting options on eggs and variety of pancakes.

Fantastic!! Food was incredible. Erin was amazing! It’s a must eat!!

Must try!! Meals are $13-15 each, you get what you pay for, so definitely worth the price! Food was delicious and service was great.My only “ complaint” was the potato pancakes, Good, but not as filling considering it was $14.

Very good breakfast place. Fast service, good food and decent prices. If you need a fast and delicious breakfast, this place is it.

Great service, good food, no waiting! I try to make a stop here every time Im in town!

Everything started off great but when I asked for cheese on my potatoes they brought back two slices of American cheese on top of my fried egg( cheese wasn’t even melted..

Imagine going to a place that’s so bad that you spend 10mins of your vacations to prevent other people from going. Welcome to Yolk.1. We order to eat there, and they come to the table with a take out bag.2. They didn’t bring the soda because they shut down the machine, but they surely charged for it. They turned it on as we complained.3. See the glass. It’s as dirty as it could be, with lipstick marks included.4. French toast more like gum. You could bend it 100% and it won’t break. Saying it’s also cold is a plus.5. No soap or hand sanitizer in the restrooms.6. We replaced the salmon for extra egg. We got no salmon, and no extra egg.Hope you find somewhere else to enjoy your brunch :)

The food was amazing, service was great food came out quickly and it was fresh.

Food was fast and delicious. Tried iced latte and it was delicious too! Loved the food and will definitely go back again. Pictured is the chicken and waffles (will skip next time), Breakfast mac and cheese (very good) and South Beach (SO GOOD).

Yolk - when dining out I always try to order basic and simple or my family call it the breadcrumb trail. Or whatever is provided simple.I ordered the oatmeal with blueberries and blackberries. I was not disappointed and it was very good. The other people, all saw what I ordered and said what a healthy meal.Yolk - has a wide variety to pick from from their breakfast menu. And I would say this is an excellent place to go and eat breakfast.

Great! our new favorite restaurant when visiting chicago, came all the way from Michigan.

Fast and friendly service. Very Delicious food! Loved their iced chai.

Yolk offered a decent selection of polished breakfast foods. It is clearly a popular spot, as there was a short wait when we arrived (bonus points for an accurate wait time being provided). The staff was friendly and helpful with our questions about the menu. The food was made fresh to the order and tasted delicious. I got the Eggs Benedict and the Very Berry French Toast. The ratio of bread, egg, and sauce left a bit to be desired, but the components were each good on their own. The french toast, however, was perfect. The berries were juicy and sweet. The toast was warm and soft, with a delicious flavor. I would highly recommend it.

Fun breakfast place with high energy staff and customers.Went on a Saturday morning and didn’t have a super long wait. The food was about what I would expect and was great!

Greatest breakfast!! It was worth to wait 1 hour. I had the veggies omelet with pancakes. The food cake out very fast!!

We stopped by Yolk today with Family before heading back home to TN. Before coming here, I saw they had pretty good reviews. So we took a chance. Bad decision. The food was mediocre and expensive. It started when our drink order was taken. Our waitress brought our drinks back, but did not leave any straws for us. She would walk past our table numerous times, but never acknowledged us. She finally came back, and I was able to ask for straws. She took our food order and we waited. Once the food came out, we started to eat. Flies were everywhere! Our waitress came back stated that she was going to get the manager to do something about the flies. Manager comes out, and says You guys have flies over here, im sorry, but its because of the door opening and closing. I never even asked to speak to him, I was ready to go at this point. I get they were very busy, but at least be more attentive to the diners. I wish I wouldve taken a picture of my burnt steak and small portion of potatoes..

The food is delicious. The menu huge and very varied. And the concept, where all decoration looks like wggs/yolks is so cool!

An awesome place to get breakfast grub, they do eggs right and have a nice menu selection along with some classic morning style fare.Only complaint about this place is that it can get VERY busy and cramped.Other than that, just a good quality spot to get some good food.

Everytime we come to Chicago, we have to visit our fav. restaurant!

The food here is amazing and service even better. Coffee is delicious, not weak. Chkn and waffles were excellent, pancakes, omelettes, crepes, eggs Benedict - ALL excellent! Highly recommend!! We will be back, likely before we leave. Kudos!

Im from the southern part of the US and I felt right at home with their chicken and waffle plate. Chicken was flavorful, may need to ask for extra syrup as the waffles were a little dry but overall great food and atmosphere

Amazing food and service was excellent. Got there and only 15 min wait. Love the place and looking forward to come back.

Very busy breakfast spot, but I can see why. Service was quick and friendly. Food was good. Typical breakfast choices, plus some spins on the classics. My only problem was I had asparagus in my scramble and compared to the other veggies it seemed to be a few days old from blanching; all the other veggies were fresh, crisp, and brightly colored, the asparagus was dull. But everything tasted great!

One of my go-to when in Downtown Chicago. It helps that there are multiple locations. The customer service and food are excellent!!!!

Why this place is so popular I will never know. The food is good, but not great, especially for the prices they ask. Staff at several locations I’ve been to is very uppity even though the service is right at par. Go to a simple diner for breakfast, this is not a specialty restaurant. It’s your average breakfast place trying to be something grand.

I love this place! They have amazing service and amazing food! Definitely order their red velvet french toast. Its fluffy and moist and not overly sweet. Literally perfect! Ill definitely be back again soon.

The food is very good here. I got the cinnamon bun French toast. They were so yummy, but far to small. If youre going to get them get some other things too. I tired some of the breakfast skillet and that was super delicious and savory. The strawberry orange juice was perfect. This place is a breakfast must! Also the staff was very nice and friendly.

Friendly, prompt service and fun atmosphere! The scrambles have large portions but the seasoned potatoes were mushy with no actual seasoning on them. Coffee was also burnt and undrinkable.

Clean with helpful staff. no parking

We had a large group and everyone had a great experience with great food.

First time here and the food was great.

We needed someplace that would be fast, and this did meet that requirement. The thing that most missed the mark was the latte, which tasted like chocolate milk and I seriously question whether there was any espresso in it. The seasoned potatoes dont seem to have been seasoned at all, and were in various stages of cook, with some nearly raw and others verging on mashed potatoes. The breakfast burrito was good overall, certainly the best part of the meal. My overall impression was meh.

BEST avocado toast an amazing waffles. Highly recommend to go to this place, it’s a must when you’re in Chicago! Also very nice employees especially Arron

Fun place. Delicious food. Larger than it looks from the outside. We ordered the two eggs meal with meat,had leftovers, and eggs benedict,very good.

Excellent. Service definitely not the best food Food, they have to reimagine what’s possible!!!! No flavor what’s so ever west of my money and time The name should be yuck

I was in Chicago for a business trip and the host at my hotel suggested I try Yolk for breakfast and OMG, the food was out of this world. I really enjoyed the service I received and the food. Its a must-try if your travels take you to Chicagoland

You can bring your ONLY ALCOHOL BYOB FOOD SO GOOD

First time here and I loved it! Always in search of a great breakfast spot. I was in town on business and wanted to try it out. As you can see from the photos, I was a bit hungry. The Works 5-egg omelette, cheesy grits, home fries, & toast. The staff was very attentive, friendly, & informative. The only reason I didnt rate them higher is because I thought the food needed a little more salt for my taste. You must try this spot!

Food was ok, potatoes were not fully cooked. It was very loud, which is expected for Sunday brunch, but they were also pumping very loud music that didnt help. Pancakes were very sweet, which I like but may not be for everyone. Probably wont eat here again.

If you could reach this place on weekend before 8:30AM you can be seated right away but after that waiting starts. It is kid friendly place and we have gone there few times now with our grandchild who is 15 months old. There is inside space to park the stroller. There is nothing to dislike anything on their menu. If you are ordering their 5 eggs omelette make sure you have brought enough appetite for that. It can be easily shared with another person. Service is fast and we never had to wait long for our order. This visit we tried their avocado omelette and it was good. I recommend this place. The place is warm and inviting.

There was a hour wait and I didn’t like how they put us all the way by the bathrooms. The service was good and food was okay but the best but was okay

Great Variety for Breakfast, Recommended for anyone in the area looking for a hearty breakfast. We were planning to visit the Adler Planetarium and wanted a place close by for breakfast and Yolk fit the bill. It was our first time at one of their franchises. I ordered a breakfast Burrito while my wife had some smoked salmon. We really enjoyed their hot sauces.

A great Chicago born institution since 2006.Uplifting interior vibe that is totally new day morning inspired.Service very efficient and professional.Food good.French toast a tad undone and lacking enough power sugar.Still good.Breakfast selections range from standard to inspired.Coffee bottomless delight.Pricing expensive.This is a very popular place and rightfully so.What a great place to start the day.AWARDED 2 YUMS ON A SCALE OF 3.

One of their best locations in the city)) we dont live in South loop for a while now, but keep coming for family brunch on the weekends. Everything is amazing, some of our favorites are Nutella crapes, very berry French toast, Benedicts are fantastic and there are many choices as well as u can build your own practicly anything.)) All the servers are super friendly, I can remember names like Lana, Alexandra and its such a shame I dont remember more because we get great service all the time. (I definitely will update the names😃) Another great tip for parents with kids you can get on the wait list on yelp while u are getting ready or on your way, its hard to wait with kids so it has definitely been our savior 😀

Great breakfast spot. The eggs were cooked to perfection along with everything else. I enjoyed the maple syrup and French toast immensely.

Yolk is a Chicago staple, and it feels like every location must be excellent. I hadnt been back in a year, and their Red Velvet French Toast had been on my mind like once a week. Their savory options are good too. Your best bet is to share with a friend. Portions are generous and service is excellent. Theyll even offer you a cup of coffee for the road! I wish theyd expand to more cities, like New York or Newark!

Great service, I had a Good Morning burger that was a bit rare and the kitchen prepared me a new one no questions asked.

OMGoodness! My hubby and I stopped here for breakfast ..on a busy Saturday..with no reservations.. We were greeted by a super friendly young lady who let us know there was about a 45 minute wait.. It was only about 25 minutes and we got the text. Yay! Our waitress was really nice.we noticed how busy it was and thought we would wait a while for our food and we were good with that. Not even 15-20 minutes later our food was at the table. Fresh,hot and so yummy! .

Yolk always has great breakfast coffee juices and more. They also have fantastic customer service.

Excellent service, we ordered iron man 5 eggs omelette and California 5 egg omelette, it was perfectly done. Loved there ingredients and service. A tip to remember sat sun are always busy so better to put your name in waiting list. Best brunch place. Plenty options for kids menu.

The wait isnt too bad. The wait to place your order and get your check it a lot longer. The food is delicious! The nutella crepe is good. Very sweet. Prices are a bit much but probably normal for the city.

I just gotta say… four years at Virginia Military Institute… multiple chow halls in Iraq and Afghanistan…. This was by far the worst breakfast I’ve had in my life . I had chicken and waffles and each component of the breakfast was the worst I’ve ever had. Burned waffles, under cooked eggs, chemically tasting over cooked chicken… wife’s was also inedible

Simply delicious :) staff is great and they have Covid rules to keep everyone safe.

Breakfast at Yolk was nothing beyond mediocre. Atmosphere is loud and chaotic, service was adequate, and both the eggs Benedict and Croque madame were not very flavorful. Coffee was average as well. Not worth $18 a plate

Its pricey, but great food with a wide variety of options. Very quick service. Their house made hot sauce is great, but the coffee is lackluster. Not bad enough to knock off a star - everything else is phenomenal and more than makes up for it. You must try this place!

AMAZING meal as always great service and yes I will go again!Delicious

The waitress was kind and very good at working with us on our son’s severe peanut allergy (FYI, if you have a peanut allergy it cancels many items off of the list). However, the food was not very good. My husband ordered combo (2 sausages, 2 strips of bacon, eggs, and a main. We chose blueberry crepes, our son and I ordered strawberry crepes (in both cases the fruit was $3 extra completely not worth it. For one thing it was very little fruit and for another, all of the fruit was unripe/bad). Our other son ordered the Combo with the upgrade to the berry French toast. It was a very expensive meal for not very good quality. There was a lot of food. That was a plus. The sausage was the best of the sides. The bacon was limp and cold. The crepes were oddly thick and just not very good. Very blah. Not horrible but not good. None of the three of liked them. However, our son did like the French toast. Overall, I wish we had saved money and gone somewhere cheaper and with better food. I would not recommend Yolk.

Tasty breakfast spot. We came in 2 days in a row while visiting. Big hearty portions and a very good strawberry orange juice. We got there before the rush so we were able to get a seat right away.

I like it. Just would like them to enforce be safe during this Covid season. Overall, good restaurant.

A friend recommended this place and at first I was weary when I walked in and felt like I was in an HOP. I ordered the whole grain pancakes and a California omelette. The food came out in a timely manner and the waitress was awesome. The food, however was a bit average. It did come out hot and left me and my friend satisfied. If you’re in a hurry, I’d recommend using the wait app and putting yourself on the list ahead of time to reduce wait as it got super busy after we sat down (9:30 am)Oh also, I think they might have forgotten to turn the air on as it was kinda stuffy and wam inside

Great food and service. 5 egg omelet was delicious, good coffee too!

Great breakfast, eggs Benedict so tasty.Good for lunch too. Tuna. Salad, turkey burger. Need a better air conditioning. Way too warm .

Wow. Great portions and the French toast had granola. I was super happy with my burger.

Come early morning for less queue. The place is busy but also very good. The menu in itself makes you want to order everything. Very good place to start your day and have some good breakfast. We had the yolk combo special and upgraded to red velvet French toast. Yum! The servers were also very kind and nice! Always nice to be greeted with a smile. :)

Soooo my friend and I went in, saw the place, loved the ambience. We should have technically just joined the wait list on Yelp online before getting to the venue, which would have easily led us to avoid an hour worth of waiting, but that is what we get for doing a totally random spur of the moment day out. But, irrespective of that wait, it was worth it. The food, the ambience of a cute diner, especially because we got to sit at the breakfast bar and see them do the beautiful service right while we ate, oh I would definitely go back if I could and would recommend it too!!

Ordering the Green egg and ham left me super dehydrated and thirsty throughout the day. The toast was a bit burnt.Proportion is amazing. Flavored creme are available on their tables. Bathrooms are amazingly clean. There is little to no wait.Servers and staffs are helpful anfriendly. When paying, it is done so in the front at the cash register. You can get free pens with their logos on them, which is super cute. There are also mints, the black ones are minted chocolate while the white ones are mints.

This place is awesome! It was a walking distance from my hotel (Hilton Chicago). Pleasantly surprised with service, views, atmosphere and food. Frittata was great. Breakfast at 2pm 👌🏻! And did I mention service?

While visiting Chicago, I ate breakfast a couple of times at this location. Each time the food and service was excellent!! Their menu has a variety of options from traditional to non traditional dishes. Granted be prepared to spent about $20 per person. Although its worth the money.

Delicious skillet and fast service. Will definitely be back. Also love the in-house Yolk hot sauce! Its amazing!

We loved it...

So, I’m in town from the west coast. Moved out of Chicago 4 years ago.Wanted to have brunch with my son and his gf.We chose Yolk because it was convenient to get on the waitlist. Got there just as a table opened.My issue here wasn’t really the food, just your normal breakfast joint. I am not picky so I enjoyed my biscuits and gravy. My son chose the chicken and waffles, the chicken was tasty.My issue with this place is that there are no outdoor seating, the indoors was so hot, did not feel like the AC was working. I sat there sweating beads. It was uncomfortable. Yes, it’s the middle of summer, but If you only have indoor seating during a pandemic, have better air flow.

Fantasic food. Wait was minimal but this place gets busy fast so get there early. Loved the Los Rancheros meal with apple pancakes. SO GOOD.

Delicious food, exceptional service. Made my whole trip to Chicago worth it.

Great food! Great service

Any time were near a Yolk we have to stop for breakfast. Always delicious!

Had the all- star breakfast. Came later in the day so it wasnt crowded. The waitress quickly took my order. The food was well priced and tasted great. Would recommend

First of all, use the waiting list feature. It will save you a whole lot of sitting around time. Yolk is always very busy. It’s one of those places where you have to try something different each time. Every new dish will be your new favorite.Ambience- was a Warm and inviting look. Like a modern diner look.Cleanliness-Clean place overall. Outside inside and seating area was great.Menu- limited omelettes but has a creat your own omelette section. Tons of new selections. Presentation-Food has a great finished look. Nice job looked delicious. Price- pricier side of an average breakfast restaurant but average for Chicago.Service-Even though it was extremely busy service was adequate and extremely friendly. Summary-No matter how far you are check Yolk out. There are tons of breakfast places. Yolk won’t disappoint.

Had a great first time experience. The Beautiful Hostess Tina was very welcoming. And the server Leslie was Great. Both had me wanting to comeback. So I definitely will be returning.