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Yolk
Categories: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants American (Traditional) Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional) [Edit]
1120 S Michigan Ave(between 11th St & Roosevelt Rd)
Chicago, IL 60605
Neighborhood: South Loop
(312) 789-9655
- Nearest Transit:
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Roosevelt (elevated) (Green Line, Orange Line)
Roosevelt (subway) (Red Line)
Harrison (Red Line)
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 6 am - 3 pm
Sat-Sun 7 am - 3 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Street, Validated
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
632 reviews for Yolk
Review Highlights
"the strawberry orange juice is great too."
(in 42 reviews)
"The French Toast was fluffy, tasty, and warm."
(in 115 reviews)
"Eggs Benedict is one of the best meals on earth."
(in 77 reviews)
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632 reviews in English
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Review from Lawrence Y.
Chicago, IL
We took a bit of a farther walk one morning to hunt down breakfast. This restaurant is a tad larger than my 'usual' breakfast place, and I suppose a larger restaurant calls for larger herds of people waiting. A wait for two was around 10-15 minutes so it wasn't too bad.
The menu here is quite a novel - lots to choose from! I had a glass of fresh squeezed strawberry-orange juice (yumazing!) and I had a skillet with bacon, mushrooms and tomato, plus scrambled eggs and a side of toast (with requested nutella). I couldn't help but think this was an IHOP in disguise ;) But the food all tasted good. Server we had was attentive enough and not annoying. Would return. -
Review from Christina B.
Austin, TX
2/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
I had it coming, I know... I ordered a non-egg dish at a place called "Yolk." But honestly, I ate the worst bowl of oatmeal here I've ever had!
I needed a snack as I was waiting for a friend to arrive to check in at our hotel around the corner. I found Yolk and decided to go in for something light before we had a big meal. "Peach and Pecan Oatmeal" I say to myself, sounds delicious! "Sauteed peaches and pecans" the menu says. Decadent! WRONG! Cold, canned peaches and utterly flavorless oatmeal.
Also, I was sitting at the bar since I was alone, and couldn't help but feel I was putting out the waitstaff by being there solo, and not ordering a pricey menu item. "That's all?" my waitress said. Sheesh, sorry! -
Review from TK K.
Chicago, IL
1/25/2012
After having a bad experience at Yolk on Wells, I decided to give its sister property a try. My companion and I arrived around noon. I knew from my previous Yolk experience that the portions are plentiful. I ordered two eggs (scrambled easy), toast and fruit. Since it was later in the day, maybe they were trying to get rid of some eggs? My two eggs, looked easily like four.
Unlike my experience at Yolk on Wells, our server was extremely polite and attentive. A busboy removed dishes, as soon as we were finished. The server returned at least three-four times to insure everything was okay. I would return for another visit.
Yolk is the perfect place to eat if you have fasted for a week and need some sustenance. They provide huge breakfasts. -
Review from Richelle T.
Austin, TX
1/24/2012
Hark! Yolk, how I love thee. Let me count the ways.
Seriously the brunch I had at Yolk was the best I ever had. Like in my whole life. Just call me Drake because I have been feening for some Yolk ever since that day. Just the mention of the name gets my mouth watering.
I had the savory crepe filled with deliciousness. I don't even know what was in it. All I know is that my little 100lb self sat there and ate the whole thing. It went from one side of the plate to the other. It was so good that I couldn't even stop myself from audibly moaning with every bite. Yes, there was about a 2:1 moan:bite ratio. (what can I say, I'm a scientist). Anyway, Yolk is a must-go place. You will not be disappointed. Trust me!! -
Review from Missy J.
New York, NY
1/3/2012
When brunch died and went to heaven, they named heaven Yolk.
You will wait forever, because the people who showed up before you are busy watching angels dance on their tongues and in their happy bellies. You will wait your turn, and then after you're done marveling at the INSANE and mouth-watering menu, you will come close to fainting with hungry fever. Then you will receive your dish and float away on a fat cloud. -
Review from Tori M.
1/10/2012
I don't really have a whole lot to say about Yolk.
The vibe is trendy-snobby. Servers are impersonal and seem to only care about getting your tip and getting you out the door.
Food was great and the menu had a lot of tasty-sounding dishes. I ordered the strawberry walnut chicken salad and was very pleased. The hubs got the pumpkin swirl french toast, which to my surprise was also very good.
Really, though, I highly recommend the strawberry orange juice! That stuff is liquid heaven.
Everything else was a confident "meh." I might go back, I might not. -
Review from Pascal M.
Naperville, IL
1/5/2012
For the particular area, this is a great palce to get a bite. Being out in the burbs, it's nice since I'm typically driving past this to get some breakfast after a night or weekend in the city.
As any breakfast place in the city on the weekend, the wait can get a little long, or it can just be down right busy. That can be a lot of fun if your in the mood, or annoying if your lookin for something a little slower paced or less noisy.
Their execution is impressive. Every base of breakfast is is put together with effort and care.
If your on your way out of the city, checking out Grant Park or Mag Mile, this is a place you can feel confident that you'll leave satisfie. -
Review from Emmy M.
Chicago, IL
1/3/2012
I had known about Yolk for about a year and finally made it for New Year's Day brunch. I can see why friends of mine enjoyed it in the past, but wouldn't say it's top notch as far as South Loop breakfasts go.
The range of the menu is pretty astounding. You can get everything from huge omelettes that come packed with pretty yummy fillings and sides of pancakes, to baked eggs and crepes. The portions are pretty huge.
My friend and I were seated at the front of the restaurant right next to the window, which was nice! The rest of the restaurant was incredibly crowded and a tad claustrophobic, so I was glad we snagged a window seat. Nice view out onto Michigan Avenue/Roosevelt.
I got the "When in Rome" omelette ($9.99) which was stuffed with Italian sausage, spinach (I think? maybe it was basil), tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese, and topped with marinara sauce. I'd never seen an omelette like this on a menu before, and overall I'm pretty glad I got it. I got fresh fruit (mostly grapes and pineapple) and an English muffin as my sides. The English muffin was toasted, but already cold, so my butter didn't really melt on it which was too bad.
My friend got the nutella crepes. They were pretty delicious and came loaded with strawberries and bananas on top.
Overall I'd say that Yolk delivers a solid breakfast, and that it's a good place for hungry tourists. But the food isn't really that creatively presented (and I'm not sure it's trying to be). So perhaps Yolk's mission is to deliver solid food in huge portions, and in that respect they succeed. I prefer brunches with a little more flair, so I will probably stick to Bongo Room and Eleven City Diner around the corner on Wabash. -
Review from Helena G.
Chicago, IL
12/22/2011
Be prepared to wait!!! Yolk is full every weekend and for good reason! :)
It's one of my favorite breakfast places! The Eggs Benedict were the best I ever had!! Really delicious!
The portions are big and the price is good! -
Review from Kristen L.
Glenview, IL
12/18/2011 3 photos
Went to Yolk. on a whim with the boyfriend and a couple of friends on a Saturday at about 11am. Though the place was decently packed, we didn't have to wait too long (about 10 minutes).
As soon as we were seated, our server immediately came to us, menus in hand. The menu itself has a large variety of things to order and though it may not be great for those who are indecisive, it has a lot of different items on the menu for picky eaters. The boyfriend and friends ordered freshly made/freshly squeezed strawberry orange juice which was quite delicious. As for the meal itself, I ordered The Torero Scrambler, the boyfriend ordered Eggs Benedict AND Nutella Crepes, and the friends ordered Hey Ricky! Omelettes.
The Torero Scrambler was pretty good; while most places only scatter scant amounts of chorizo throughout their dishes, Yolk. was quite generous and I was able to get a good amount of chorizo with every bite. The only complaint I had was that the avocado was concentrated all in one area, making that one particular part a little mushy. Still, good nonetheless.
The Nutella Crepes are great for people who have a sweet tooth. I love the fresh fruit that it's topped with--gives it a nice change of sweetness and texture throughout. I definitely needed only a few bites to get my fill because it was so sweet, but it was also quite good.
The portions that they give are HUGE. I usually finish my breakfast whenever I go to any breakfast joint, but this was one that I couldn't. For the price, it's definitely worth going. And street parking was available only about a block and a half away. Not too shabby, Yolk. Not too shabby. -
Review from X B.
Redondo Beach, CA
12/20/2011
The menu says they are known for eggs benedict. Ignore it. IT WAS BAD. The sauce was liquidy and didn't have the right flavors of hollandaise.
The red velvet french toast was good.
I checked out the other tables and they seemed to order omelettes.
Service was average. They were very busy. We waited 30 min for a table.
I think I saw Vince Vaughn here. -
Review from Alyssa K.
11/21/2011
I can see why people wait to eat brunch at Yolk. They serve solid food in large portions that will more than satisfy your hunger... but it only does that.
I had known about Yolk for years. It looked cute from the outside and I knew it was a popular brunch spot, but in all of my trips to Chicago and my time living there, I never got a chance to go until my last visit in September.
They offer a wide variety of omelettes, pancakes, waffles, etc. Whatever you want for brunch, Yolk most likely has it. I decided on the bacon waffle. It was good, but I was hoping for more bacon in it. A LOT more. The bits of bacon are so small and scattered that I could barely taste it. It just tasted like a regular waffle with a very faint taste of pork fat. You'd probably be better off getting a regular waffle, a side of bacon, and just shoving both in your mouth at the same time.
My friends got omelettes, which were huge, packed with ingredients, and flavorful. If I were to return to Yolk, I'd probably get one of those. But for now, I think I shall stick to M. Henry and its amazing fried egg sandwich and its truly out of this world bread pudding for my future Chicago brunches! -
Review from Nathaniel G.
Chicago, IL
11/11/2011
I love love love when I go to Yolk and it is one of the best places for breakfast in the city and there are several locations. The french toast, cinnamon rolls and pancakes are all amazing. A friend I was with got the make your own skillet and was very pleased as well.
Also awesome the coffee and juices. Nothing is worse than sitting down and having someone poor you a burnt, cold or just bad tasting cup of coffee. In fact that usually puts a damper on the rest of the experience, but Yolk's is always yummy and the juices are freshly squeezed.
Atmosphere? Yes yes and yes. It's the kind of restaurant that once you sit down you're really in no rush to leave. I would suggest sitting at the bar if you can.
The only thing that could possibly be considered a negative is the wait. It's going to be busy if you come during a prime breakfast or lunch time and they're only open till 3. So if you're looking to not wait, get your ass out of bed earlier. -
Review from Erica L.
Chicago, IL
12/13/2011
So, I want to try this place again, but I thought I'd post something anyway. We went on a week day, so there was no wait, around 9:30 or so. The staff was very friendly and helped us out with a high chair and what nots.
Craaaaaving Eggs Benedict, I decided to order the veggie benedict, knowing that I'm not entirely sure how I feel about poached eggs... It was OK. I ended up only eating one of the eggs, the other I slowly moved off of the muffin and ate the muffin.
It didn't look properly cooked, and raw egg whites are scary!
The potatoes on the side were great, and the fruit was just okay. Melon is such a cop out, and the grapes weren't very good, plus, they put it all on one plate, thus I had holandaise sauce on my fruit. Ick.
I also ate a few pieces of their pancakes... YUM. They were delicious, so fluffy and warm. I'd like to have one of those things again.
All in all, I'll try it again, sans poached eggs, and try an omelet. I'll report back! -
Review from A P.
Rockford, IL
11/16/2011
Let me just say, I take my breakfast seriously. Not only is it the most important meal of the day, but I believe the best meal of the day.
Yolk was fantastic! The decor is bright and trendy, and totally says "good morning, sunshine!". The menu is extensive, and I had a very difficult time choosing. I ended up ordering the Irish Benny, and I'm so glad I did! It's an "Irish" version of eggs benedict; it comes with tomato, corned beef hash, poached egg and hollandaise sauce. You get a side of potatoes and fresh fruit. The plate was huge! At first I thought I would never finish the whole thing, but bite after bite it slowly disappeared. Everything was delicious from the coffee to the homemade hollandaise.
Honestly the only adjective you need to describe this place is yummy. You wont be sorry. -
Review from Colin T.
10/18/2011
I love it when places have a hamburger with a fried egg on it. Those foods comprise about 20% of what I eat, ever, but are nevertheless an uncommon pairing. Sausage and hamburger? Yes. Bacon and hamburger? Frequently. Bacon and eggs? Of course. Yet, never hamburger and egg.
Nice, airy space, frequent top-offs of hot coffee, and attractive dishes sailing around everywhere. Large bathrooms. I get the sense this place gets pretty packed, but it was pretty sedate at 7:20 am. Would definitely go back. -
Review from Kim P.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 1/7/2012
Each time I go to Yolk my experience and the food has been top notch!
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9/2/2011
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Review from Erin L.
10/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
I finally got to try Yolk and I wasn't disappointed.
The hubs and I got there around 8:30am Sunday morning and they were on a wait by 9. Food was really good - red diced potatoes were so yummy! I got the cheezy egg bagel sammy thingy (not the official name) and Eddy got the southwestern omelet. Both were very good.
Service was ok - not super friendly. Coffee cups were empty on occasion. All in all I would go back but if there were a long wait, I may just try to find something else.
P.S. Do they really need like 7 people to work in the front cashier area? Way overstaffed. -
Review from Star C.
Barrington, IL
12/15/2011
So. I'm out in the 'burbs and we have some REALLY GOOD breakfast places. I have to go back to see if the breakfast measures up, and I will change my rating.
I had the warm chicken, pasta, spinich, broccli. It was ok. Have them to add bacon, that's what I did when I got home!
Orange strawberry juice was very good.
ENTIRE wait staff from greeting, to seating to serving, needs to be trained. -
Review from blondyne b.
Chicago, IL
11/12/2011
I love, love, love this place! French toast
meal is my fav. I've been 5 time in the past couple of months. Hopefully, I can try other dishes soon. -
Review from Samantha B.
Chicago, IL
10/15/2011
We usually go to the Bongo Room, but I wanted to try Yolk out to see if I was missing anything. I'm not...
At 8:40a, there wasn't a wait. We were seated quickly and I liked that there were different kinds of coffee creamers. The menu is very extensive, but I ordered the omelette. When it arrived, it seemed more like a frittata rolled up with cheese on top. It didn't taste bad, but it was the worse "omelette" I've ever had. The potato side was good.
The portions are ridiculous. I had to leave more than half the food on my plate because it was just too much.
One last note - I liked that there was an option to have potatoes or fresh fruit as a side, but fruit dishes no matter where you go always has melon and I hate melon. -
Review from Steven S.
Noblesville, IN
11/2/2011
This was a pleasant and wonderful start to the day. Two kids ages 11-13 loved the place. The food had some unique and traditional breakfast options. The color palette of the decorations gave me a calm feeling.
The wait staff was excellent.
It was not packed on Saturday morning. -
Review from David N.
8/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
When I plan trips the only thing I ever leave out is breakfast joints.
Why?
Because most of the time, I'm not quite sure if I'll be up when they stop serving it. However, I was lucky enough to travel with some ambitious friends on my trip to Chicago. We were actually up by 10 am by most mornings, thus leaving our stomachs empty and craving some yummy goodness.
Since, I had no prior planning I was lost...BUT, I had the yelp app. I looked for an affordable breakfast place within walking distance. YOLK popped up and what do I see? A Houston yelper, but a HOUSTON YELPER I STALK?! Has given it 4 stars? I was sold.
I went on a weekday so it wasn't too packed, trust me we tried on the weekend and it was about a hr wait.
I had the pot roast benedict. OMG. I think this is by far the best version of eggs benedict I had ever consumed. I even tried some of my friend's salmon benedict, and it was delicious but just not on the same level as the pot roast. The pot roast was so tender and full of flavor.
The best part?!
They give you a silly bandz with their name on it!Listed in: Chicago: Tour Guide, Best Breakfast
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Review from Steve W.
Chicago, IL
1/21/2012
Overrated. Eggs Benedict- no taste. Pancake short stack-mediocre. Yuppies don't know nothing about breakfast.
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Review from Evan R.
8/19/2011
Imagine you bought some Hot Wheels, and they came with a Porsche.
Imagine you go to check out Where The Wild Things Are at your local library establishment, and you're sent home with Marisa Miller.
Imagine you order some eggs, and they come with so much extra food that you forget your main dish and end up as a fat, comatose mess on the floor of a restaurant.
One of these things is possible at Yolk (maybe two...but Marisa hasn't responded to my letters).
This place is ridiculous - they have an expansive menu, and the amount of food you get is absurd. I ordered a Mediterranean omelette (which was incredible), and it came with potatoes, fruit, and a side of banana nut pancakes. A side. Of pancakes. I look forward to the day when I go to Peter Luger's and a filet comes with my creamed spinach.
Even though it was crowded, at 11 AM we managed to sit with a 5 minute wait. This was my second time here, and our waitress wasn't the most friendly (everyone else in the entire place seemed to be) but the food was well worth it. I am very full. And it's almost dinner time. -
Review from B L.
Burbank, IL
9/14/2011
Excellent food both at this location and the Near North Side location. What can I recommend?
Crepes! Strawberry orange juice! Eggs Benedict! The sausage links!
So, why 4-stars and not 5 like the Near North Side location review I gave?
In the sweltering summertime, this location gets HOT.Not like regular "oh we're cooking" restaurant hot, I mean we spent a good hour here and when we left it was cooler outside than it was inside the restaurant. I only really see this being a big deal in the summer, maybe in cooler times it is more of an asset. But, I would love to frequent this place more in the summer, so get cracking on this, Yolk! (heh heh heh) -
Review from Marisa D.
Chicago, IL
11/5/2011 1 photo
Mmmmmmm!!! This place is so yummy and a perfect brunch spot. The only reason it is minus a star is because the customer service during the wait process not so hot. My friend was not feeling great and we asked for a cup of water while we waited (for the hour we waiting... to be expected on a Sunday afternoon). She said she could only sell us a bottle. I later was able to get a glass of water from a server. (I made sure the hostess didn't see me. lol.)
Other than that... the food was DELICIOUS! I just kept looking as servers would bring out food to people. Everything that came out looked so yummy. I ended up splurging (calorie wise) and got the sweet potato pancakes. I got it with a couple of scrambled eggs and sausage. The pancakes came with some cinnamon apples on top. The coffee was good with a variety of creamer options. They also had a pumpkin spiced latte. (I saw this on another table... looked scrumptious). A friend had a frittata and another had an omelet with some hash browns and pancakes. Our table was full of food, but silence occurred the moment it was put in front of us as we chowed down. None of us were able to even finish half of our food (large portions), but it was not for lack of taste.
If you are looking for a great brunch spot... check it out. There are TONS of options... both heavy and light. I am looking forward to my next time. I might try not to go during the church rush on Sunday though next time. -
Review from Laura D.
Waterford, MI
First try: we waited for 20 minutes to be seated and another 35 before we hot our good. The food was eggsallent! We would recommend, come in the afternoon for a shorter wait.
Second try: We came back for a second time on our trip, we only waited about 10 minutes to be seated and under 10 minutes for our food. This place is definitely come back to. -
Review from Dani C.
Eden Prairie, MN
11/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Food is df better than perkins, big portions, tasty drinks. A bit noisy, but who cares, we are here for the food, right?
The only disappointment is the wait. The average wait time is about 1 hour the two times I have been there. -
Review from Robyn T.
Updated - 8/18/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I do not go to Yolk on weekends. I repeat I do not go to Yolk on weekends. I walk by Yolk. I see the lines. I am grateful that I live around the corner and am able to make a weekday visit so no hour+ long waits. It is pure insanity if you come say around 10 am on a Sunday, so just be prepared with a good book or a friend to keep you occupied during the wait.
That being said...it's a big menu with lots of great treats. I rarely order it because it's so filling (and fattening), but by far my fave item is the banana bread french toast which comes with a side of peanut butter to slather on top. Pure decadence. If I'm in the eggy mood I'll opt for the West Coast crepes - scrambled eggs, avocado and mushrooms stuffed into sweet crepes.
Double bonus? Yolk now brews Metropolis coffee!!Listed in: I've got $10 in my pocket..., Brunch Fiend, Metropolis Coffee, South Loop Brunch
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3/2/2009
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Review from Jeremy S.
Omaha, NE
10/5/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This is as good as it gets for breakfast. This place gets busy!! Thankfully, I was alone and could grab a spot at the bar. I was able to see everything that came out of the kitchen and it all looked amazing. My only regret is that I only visited twice and wasn't able to even scratch the surface of the menu. It has a ton of options and is quite perplexing.
After reading a few reviews, I had to try the strawberry orange juice of course. It tastes like a strawberry orange julius. Very tasty even though I felt like a dude that ordered an appletini at a sports bar. Way too pink for my machismo. Next time I'll make sure I'm in the company of a female. I'm just not secure enough to pull that off solo again.
The mediterranean omelet, pancakes, oatmeal (yes, I tried to be healthy one day) and over easy eggs (cooked to perfection) were all spot on. -
Review from Samantha R.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 1/21/2012
I came back to Yolk today for a late breakfast. I have been here a number of times so I don't rate it every time, but I think the service is to be desired. Yes, the menu is extensive, but it lacks imagination. It's no different than any others city's staple brunch hangout. Ah, the service.... A smile and a little sincerity can go a long way.
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6/22/2011
This was one of the places I found on Yelp that I knew I wanted to try. I was not dissapointed. I… Read more »
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Review from Jen W.
Awesome!! I love this place for breakfast. It is a busy place with vibrant contemporary decor, quick turning tables, efficient servers and the din from the highly productive kitchen. If you aren't awake when you arrive you will definitely leave feeling perky from the coffee, food and thumping dance beats (they must have BPM from XM Radio piped in here).
I had breakfast here 3 mornings in a row. The crepes and French toast were awesome. Perfectly cooked and plated very nicely. Get the combo and you get eggs, sausage and bacon in addition to the crepes or French toast. The next morning, I customized my own skillet with turkey sausage, broccoli and mushrooms served with red skinned potatoes and eggs. It was so filling. We also ordered the oatmeal with bananas, brown sugar and milk. It tasted a bit light and was ok, so definitely order stuff off the griddle. Day 3, I got to try the Fruit and Nut pancakes that are made with a multi-grain batter, pecans and fruit. It was a perfect "healthy" pancake. the pancakes were light and fluffy yet dense. I would get this again. No matter what you order, the portions are huge!
The servers are busy and efficient. This place is loud (lots of hard surfaces for sound to bounce off), so opt for a booth location over the counter or tables in the center if you want to have a conversation. Definitely come hungry! -
Review from Michelle R.
Chicago, IL
10/6/2011
I Love Yolk. They have healthy alternatives for people like me that workout daily and I'm a personal trainer here in Chicago.
I have been eating breakfast 2-3 a week (Wells location) since they have be open.
I moved to the South Loop and I eat at that location at least once a week. But the customer services, wait staff and food is just not up to par as the Wells Location is.
Last week I stopped in for breakfast at the Wells location and its is still the BEST. Everything was good...service, wait staff and food.
I MISS IT!!
I wish they could do as good as job over at the South Loop location as they do at the River North Yolk. I would be there everyday.
By the way I get the scrambler:
egg whites
turkey sausage
green peppers
Salsa on the side
Multi-grain toast
Fruit instead of potatoes
Soooo good!! -
Review from Grace Y.
Chicago, IL
1/16/2012
I'm never let down by their eggs Benedict! The Wait is a little out of control in comparison to the quality of food. A little loud inside too... but overall, the food came out quick and still delicious! Coming back again, but not anytime soon. Kind of too pricey compared to other places...
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Review from Emily G.
Chicago, IL
8/22/2011
I don't know what it is about Yolk, but despite simply ordering a coffee, waffles, and potatoes there every time I go....I find the food absolutely amazing! My sister was in town earlier this week and I took her out to breakfast here - it wasn't too busy (a Wednesday morning) and the service was amazing. The kitchen had just made an extra waffle so when I ordered mine the waitress gave it to me for free!
I do hear the wait on weekends is pretty long and given I would just consider Yolk a standard breakfast place I don't think I would wait on the weekends. But otherwise, I will definitely be back! -
Review from Jeff M.
Utica, MI
12/7/2011
I rarely eat breakfast. It's just not something that I do on a regular basis. I make an exception for Yolk every time I'm in the Chicago area. If you stuck their menu on a dart board and threw a dart blindfolded, you'd get an insanely good meal every time. The portions are HUGE! ....and would you like a side of chocolate chip pancakes and maybe some fresh fruit to go along with that skillet? Why YES! That sounds wonderful!! Fresh strawberry orange juice is great too!
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Review from Robert H.
Chicago, IL
12/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Excellent breakfast place. Be prepared for a 30 minute wait or longer on Saturday/Sunday, but the large portions of good quality food will help fill you up. Coffee is available for sale at the front desk so you can enjoy some joe while waiting for your table. Nice interior, good service, food was ready quite quickly given the full house they were serving.
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Review from KChicagoan S.
Chicago, IL
7/29/2011
yep, I've giving Yolk 5 stars. It's just really that good. The service is friendly and efficient, the menu is HUGE so anyone can find something they'll like, the portion are very generous and they brew a spectacular cup of coffee. Whether I'm"m in the mood for something sweet or savory; if I'm feeling like a sinner or a saint (in terms of calories that is) I can always find something to satisfy!
I love their Belgian waffle topped with yogurt, granola and fresh fruit. That is such a good pick me up type of meal. They also have a TON of omelet options (all of which you can get with egg whites) that are quite tasty. I've tried their crepes and their pancakes (don't judge, I live a block away!!) and I've loved everything. My husband isn't really a breakfast person and has ordered off of the lunch menu and always is happy with his choice.
The other thing I really like about this place is that I've brought everyone from my 8 year old niece to my grandfather and everyone has really enjoyed it. I like that it's a welcoming enough place for anyone to enjoy.
Oh, and my sister and parents did catering from Yolk for a "morning after my wedding brunch party," and everyone raved about the food. The catering was on time and reasonably priced. -
Review from Kanako I.
Chicago, IL
8/3/2011
Great breakfast place!!
I do not know about weekday morning but on weekends this place is really busy. a long line inside and outside of the restaurant. I went twice and we had to wait for like 40-50 mins both times.
Their food is delicious and its portion is huge. HEY RICKY!! and MEDITERRANEAN OMELETTE were good. Side pancakes were good too (and BIG for side).
I cannot wait to go back there:)
