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Yolk
Breakfast Spot$$$$
South Loop, Chicago
This breakfast spot is famous for their French toast. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"We tried the red velvet French toast and it was sôòöooooōöô yummy."(14 Tips)
"Strawberry oj and West coast crepes are great."(5 Tips)
"Strawberry Orange Juice french toast irish benedict"(4 Tips)
"Get the potato pancakes!!!"(3 Tips)
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- Eman ObaidApril 14, 2015Amazing breakfast and the good thing it opens at 6:00am. We tried the red velvet French toast and it was sôòöooooōöô yummy. The complementary coffee was good. Nice place for great start for your day.
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AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014The best Egg Benedict in the town!! There are two poached eggs with bacon and english muffin halves. On the other side served the fried potato and some juicy fruits. The food portion is really big. Read more
Megan S.October 15, 2017The Chilaquiles Verdes were amazing!!! I also had the Peanut Butter Cake, which was delish and Chamomile Tea which came in the cutest steeping pot. I’ll definitely look forward to our next visit!
Jessy SaffellMay 14, 2014Visiting from Out of town and this place reminded me of home! Awesome menu, great service and fun environment! Also the Challa Bread French Toast is a MUST
Mirko PintarAugust 8, 2015Excellent food.Good and fast service.You have to wait, specially on weekends, to be seated.It's not place to seat and be engaged in conversation. It's loud and check is there & you have to go.
Jon SuminskiJuly 6, 2015Everything. The eggs Benedict are the best Ive had. The strawberry orange juice is a must. Service is great and food presentation is also great.
Ricel AlmadovarNovember 29, 2013Come early or past noon. Wait times can be annoying. Salmon scrambler is good with biscuits. Corn beef hash with pancakes also an amazing choice. Friendly staff and fast service.
Ganula BorgilchuluunMarch 23, 2016A good breakfast is the best way to start a day, isn't it? Yolk in South Loop is your place to go. Super delicious breakfast served warm by friendly staffs to start your morning perfectly.
Alev KaratayJuly 3, 2016You must have breakfast here.The Roast Beef Eggs Benedict,pancakes and all the dishes are amazing.Take place in queue, go and ride bicycle at Grant Park then turn back to Yolk 10 min before your turn.- Chloe Cole 👑January 9, 2013Get the potato pancakes!!! The California omelette is great too if you're an avocado lover. DELICIOUS FOOD. Wash it all down with a strawberry orange juice.
C BaileyOctober 14, 2014Big portions! Strawberry OJ is a must. Worth the wait. They told us 30 mins and it was only 15. And those red potatoes...
Eman alnuaimMarch 17, 2015Try the Greek omelette,it's the best omelette I got of my life.i like the red velvet french toast as well.
Yolk has some amazing breakfast with large portions. Pictured: the caramel macchiato.. which is delicious
Brad PerryMay 5, 2013Great place to eat. They will even make you a brunch that isn't listed on the menu. I ordered grilled chicken with eggs and potatoes. It was my favorite meal in Chicago.
Chris RMay 5, 2015Excellent breakfast. Highly recommend the Tour de France French toast. Delightful mix of fruit breads, perfectly carmelized and topped with goodies.
HAZIMJuly 10, 2020The best spot to finish your morning meal, Incredibly food lovely waitress “ svenja “ 👏🏻♥️
Nena Agu-HoneyJuly 19, 2016The chilaquiles Verdes were delicious! The hot sauce is very mild and not to spicy which i really liked.
Laura GreerAugust 25, 2015Eggs and hash with fruit and English muffin is delicious! The flavors blend together perfectly... And the fresh squeezed strawberry-orange juice also yummy.
Sharon TousantJuly 4, 2012Tip #2..this is for those who've had gastric surgeries...be weary that they penalize sharing...this is the 1st place I've been post-op that financially penalizes me for not being able to eat an entree
The make your own Skillets are amazing! I like croquet madam and the turkey Ruben I eat here at least once a week
Its Yo Boi Big DaveNovember 3, 2012Danny!! Fantastic server!!!! Best Breakfast in Chicago!!!! Come hungry leave full!!! DATS PERFECTION IN MY BOOK!! YOLK!!!!
Cindy EpsteinOctober 13, 2014Went for breakfast to yolk I had tour du France French toast three different favours it was amazing best I have ever eaten
Gabrielle FritzAugust 14, 2014The biscuit and gravy are delicious, but be warned! The eggs come on top of it all. It was much better with the eggs on the side.
Hamid Alan9arySeptember 22, 2015Goog place for breakfast, plenty of healthy options. I'd keep it simple with the Greek yogurt or a vegetable omelette
Lori ReddingJune 8, 2013Turkey sausage AWFUL. Potato pancakes awesome. Hickory smoked applewood bacon rocks! Crepes underwhelming. Must try strawberry o.j. its great!
RebeccaMay 1, 2011If you are leaning towards the healthy end, get the south beach menu item... 1/2 pineapple w/loads of fresh fruit and yummy granola :-) Mouth Watering deliciousness.
Stephan GermainJanuary 23, 2016Super breakfast spot that is usually really busy. Red velvet French toast is to die for
Bethany GrabherJune 28, 2010The BEST breakfast in Chicago. A little out of the way (S. Michigan) and a HUGE line on weekends, but oh so worth it! Make sure to get OJ and if you have a sweet tooth, crepes!
Candice L Clark-BertschyMay 30, 2017The service & food was good. coffee is horrible. After trying our first sips we asked the server to bring us coffee from a newly brewed pot. Still bad!Our breakfasts were very tasty though.
Andra MMay 11, 2014Eggs Benedict are great but ask for the fruit on the side. They also give you coffee to go 👍😁
Nailene GonzalezFebruary 10, 2016Definitely try the Cinnamon Roll French Toast! (VERY sweet but VERY worth it) Perfect for large groups.
Chioke McRaeSeptember 3, 2013I'm not big on brunch or eggs but this place was amazing. If dividing your bill, you have do it on your own.
Kar TorresAugust 6, 2012get the Santa Fe Frittata and add chorizo for only 75 cents. AND the red velvet French toast is a must no matter what!!!!
Ryan GallagherApril 19, 2016Great mini-chain of breakfasts spots serving big helpings of very good diner breakfasts
Abbie YeagerJanuary 19, 2013Great service and wonderful food! The French Toast is amazing! Not to mention-the host is one GORGEOUS man.
Robert ASeptember 30, 2012Red Velvet French toast is amazing! I also got the best omelette of my life here! So worth the wait.- Create your own skillet fresh ingredients, I enjoyed this
We got there right when it opened on a Saturday morning - no wait. But our waitress was more than a little snippy...
Aaron SilversAugust 8, 2011You're going to wait for 30-45 minutes anywhere you go out on a Saturday morning. Yolk has decent food (leans heavy on sweet vs. savory), but what this location has is a nice shaded plaza area in fron Read more
Humberto MartinezAugust 29, 2011You are no-doubtedly waiting to get in at this point. Eggs benedict aren't bad, but I suggest something more unique.
Danielle WallisJuly 27, 2010Absolutely delish! The south beach and veggie scramble were great. Really fresh and cooked perfectly! Came on a tues morning, got seated right away. Would definitely come back!
Katt S.October 8, 2011The strawberry OJ is amazing and the Red Velvet French Toast is to die for! Sit at the bar & the wait is shorter.- Margot SchwambApril 12, 2013The coffee was hot, as was the food. The fruit and nut pancakes are incredible. Really great!
OdieAugust 25, 2013California omelette... you will want a room alone with it. Just TOO perfect for avocado lovers.
Aaron K.March 17, 2013The Tour de France was delicious. Great service despite being very busy. Highly recommend.
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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
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- Mon–Fri
- 6:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
(312) 789-9655
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