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Yolk
(Now Closed)Breakfast Spot$$$$
River North, Chicago
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Manuel BallyAugust 12, 2016Amazing breakfast, huge amount of choices and options and a friendly staff. A great place to start your day. A must do in Chicago
Nina NiremaSeptember 27, 2012By far my favorite breakfast spot in Chicago. They have incredible omelets that come with great sides. If you're feeling like something sweet, try the cinnamon roll French toast. It won't disappoint.
Jamie IacobucciFebruary 2, 2017The breakfast menu is superb and check out the wide selection of lunch items while you're at it! The atmosphere is very open, sunny and welcoming. The employees are just as sunny!!
TheOutOfTownerDecember 23, 2019The Southwest Bennie was incredible! It comes with crunchy potatoes and the Benedict was cooked to perfection. The coffee here is no nonsense, nice and simple. One of my favourite breakfast places.
Marwan MzOctober 10, 2015If you are in Chicago, you must have your breakfast thier. Also, I would recommend you to set in the bar so you can enjoy how they prepare the orders 👍😀
Frank GruberJuly 27, 2013Can't really go wrong with anything on the menu. But if you want a little bit of everything try the combo with eggs, bacon, sausage & a waffle (try their specialty waffles with it).
Andy TaoJanuary 2, 2015You are going to get an omelette, preferably the iron man omelette, with banana bread french toast on the side. Also, a freshly squeezed strawberry orange juice to quench your thirst.
Christina SchoneNovember 30, 2012Seriously awesome & easy place! Loved the staff! Loved the menu! Loved it all! Get yourself in there this season for the Gingerbread Pancakes. So mouthwateringly amazing!
Catherine PunktFebruary 22, 2015The egg benedict caprese is a good choice if you prefer an alternative without meat. On Sundays try to go there before 11 AM - otherwise it'll be really crowded.
JD DouglasApril 26, 2014PACKED around lunch time on a Saturday afternoon. But the food is delicious. Cinnamon roll French toast is out of control....
troy deeringFebruary 17, 2015There French toast is really good! But their Benedict caprese was outstanding, the fruit was fresh and succulent even in the winter time.
Amber GruhlkeNovember 4, 2013This place is so good, and not expensive for its location! Build your own skillet and get the pancakes, you won't regret it! :)
BaratundeSeptember 8, 2010They let you have eggs AND pancakes. NO LONGER MUST WE BE FORCED TO CHOOSE AMONG THOSE WE LOVE!
Sarah BirtwisleDecember 5, 2014Really yummy breakfast, large selection of choices too. Was packed so get there early.
Emily BeldenSeptember 13, 2012I liked the funky shaved ice cubes and the citrus salad was actually surprisingly good for a breakfast spot!
Anton ProninApril 6, 2014Good place, but never order coffee here. It was the shitiest latte in my life.
vakaminskiySeptember 3, 2014Typical american breakfasts - large and quite tasty. Been there a couple of times and it was ok!
Elyse HolguinNovember 20, 2011We were seated right away when we presented a business card from Hotel Felix! I have to tip the doorman who recommended Yolk, bc it is DELICIOUS!
Roel®October 11, 2013This breakfast place is awesome. Food is great. Mark our server is the coolest and sweetest person ever.
Austin WestermannFebruary 2, 2015Pro tip: go to this location instead of Streeterville! This location is much less crowded and just as good
Marco HowellMarch 13, 2011great food! Order French toast combo ( comes with 2 eggs, bacon AND sausage). OJ is really good too. My only knock on this place:bad coffee.
TDecember 23, 2013It was amazing. For $8.45 I had as seen below. There was a wait about 5mins longer than I wanted, we were waiting for about 15mins. But it was good.
Jeff JonesJune 7, 2010Incredible food. I just went to the Wells location for the first time today and it was definitely good...but nowhere near as outstanding as the MI Ave location is every time.
Jennifer HuttonJanuary 21, 2012Such great food! Loved the Red Velvet French Toast and the Works omelet!!! Friendly servers as well!!!!
Sweet potato hash, eggs scrambled soft, pancakes and coffee - what do you think? Good 'er no?
Kevin MacAugust 3, 2013Battered meal with fruit topping is the only way to leave Yolk sunny side up!
seth hochmanOctober 7, 2010Killer breakfast spot, was taken here by fam when we were visiting Chicago. Omelettes are HUGE! Biscuits and gravy are a must have.
KatieJune 26, 2011Red Velvet French Toast can be ordered as just a slice to share - perfect for just a few bites!
Brian CDecember 8, 2013The front tables near the window are quite cold. Ask for a seat in the back area.
ChristopherOctober 3, 2012The South of the Border Benny is great but beware...it's spicy! Service was great.
Jan CFebruary 23, 2013Get there before 10am to avoid a long wait, 9:30am seems to be the sweet spot.
Len KendallOctober 14, 2011The coffee is delicious. If you use the French vanilla creamer on the table don't use sugar too!
Stephen HilkerFebruary 12, 2011If you stay at Affinia Chicago and ask for a business card when you're heading to Yolk...it acts like a reservation: No Wait!
Line goes quicker than you think on a Saturday or Sunday, and it's worth the wait!
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YOLK., created by founder Taki Kastanis in 2006, has evolved into Chicago's #1 breakfast hot spot. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @EatYolk #EatYolk
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 6:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
(312) 787-2277
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
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BYO
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