Yolk
(312) 789-9655
1120 S Michigan Ave
(at 11th Street)
Chicago,
IL
60605
41.8689
-87.6242
Neighborhoods: Loop, Central
What People Are Saying About Yolk
The Owner
Yolk
Owner
Come in and experience our newest concept, Yolk. , which pushes the envelope with new and creative breakfasts, specialty juices, and our own private labeled premium coffee. As soon as you walk in this new south loop hot spot, you will not only see but also feel and later taste the difference! With a unique menu and exceptional service in a professionally designed interior,
Yolk. clearly stands above the rest.
The Editor
Valerie Moloney
Citysearch
The Scene
The menu features diner classics, but this sleek space is no greasy spoon with its long granite bar, blond wood tables, cordoned-off booths and snaking light fixtures. An exposed kitchen faces the cheerful yellow and blue dining room, which stews with noise and walk-in traffic from all over the neighborhood, including elegant dames in full-length fur and the hangover crowd just rolling out of bed. Service is slammed but courteous.
The Food
Egg dishes are signatures, but breakfast-as-dessert-options are tempting alternatives. A trio of buttery chocolate-strawberry pancakes are blended with semisweet morsels and topped with whipped cream and more chocolate sauce, while grilled banana nut bread with banana slices and peanut butter is a twist on traditional French toast. Chunky sausage gravy overwhelms a skillet of bacon, ham, red diced potatoes, mushrooms, onions and green peppers. A more appetizing choice: creamy eggs Benedict Florentine with sides of pineapples, melon slices and grapes.
User Reviews
Bucktownchick
June 23, 2009
For over two years my husband and I went to Yolk in the S. Loop almost every weekend, sometimes twice a weekend. Often we waited the 45 minutes-an hour as we always enjoyed our food. I recently called to make a reservation for my husband's30th birthday/my mom's 60th Birthday and even offered to pay a deposit as they apparently changed their reservation policy and do not take them anymore. The hostess told me that my best bet was to carry out. I think that everyone would agree that eggs are not the most practical of "take out" foods. I saw the owner when I went to his new location yesterday on Wells. I wanted to give him feedback as someone who has patronized his restaurant regularly since it opened, that this "solution" left a sour taste in my mouth. I understand there are rules, but would have hoped, I suppose, that they would have made an exception since we dine there so often. Instead of saying "thank you" he responded by saying that they serve 1200 people per weekend and that they don't need the aggravation of reservations or the $500 breakfast bill our table would have provided. I told him, ok, then we won't be dining in his restaurant anymore, and he said ok. I was dumbfounded that an owner would actually say this to a regular customer. My mom was standing next to me with her mouth on the floor as she was in utter disbelief as well. There are SO many amazing places to dine in this city. I will never give someone with this much arrogance a dime of my money again. Clearly the owner of Yolk does not value loyal customers. If I were you I would take your money and spend it elsewhere where they care about your business. Hash Browns, Bongo Room, and Gioco all serve great brunch in the S. Loop. Feast (both locations), Cafe de Lucca (in Bucktown), Oak Tree, Nookies, Orange and Hot Chocolate are all great options as well.
read full review
alexlip
April 04, 2009
We were so excited to eat here b/c we always see so many people waiting outside. We were starving and ready to have some amazing breakfast... OMG it was AWFUL!!!!!!! I had a skillet which tasted like nothing. It was a bunch of huge chunks of veggies and potatoes and I still am flabbergasted at how you can screw that up... but seriously, there was NO taste! My husband got the California omlette, and it too was AWFUL!!!!!!!! It was like eating a handful of green onions right out of the ground. And it was green in color! The eggs had NO flavor. I ordered fruit instead of bread (which was $2 extra) and I got 3 orange slices, a slice of cantaloupe, and a watermelon wedge. It didn't even taste like fruit it tasted like water. I wish I had at least 1 good thing here... wow really really bad.
read full review
kjc596
February 15, 2009
Yolk is now my number one favorite breakfast place, nationwide. The restaurant itself is clean and sizeable -- even the waiting area! The food is unquestionably the best I've tasted for breakfast -- the omelettes are creatively delicious and the pancakes are wonderful (especially with stawberries and maple syrup). However, it's the service that really stood out for me. I've eaten here twice in the last 10 days, and both times we had Lisa as our waitress. Not only was she punctual and helpful, but she was as pleasant as could be. Her sincere concern for our dining experience made our breakfast even better. If I remember, I'll ask for Lisa the next time I go.
read full reviewThe Details on Yolk
Where to Sit:
If you're with children, ask for seating in the back, where space isn't as tight and can accommodate strollers.
The Extras:
Don't feel like breakfast? Indulge in lunchtime favorites like the Dublin pot roast sandwich and the black and blue Caesar salad.
Know Before You Go:
While service kinks are being worked out, expect at least a 20-minute wait to be seated on weekends.
Parking:
Park in the pay lot next door for only $5 with a validated ticket from the restaurant.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Breakfast, B.Y.O.B., Brunch, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
General Info:
Cuisine:
Message from Yolk
- Voted #1 Breakfast in Chicago!
- Visit our website
- Catering available
Come in and experience our newest concept, Yolk. , which pushes the envelope with new and creative breakfasts, specialty juices, and our own private labeled premium coffee. As soon as you walk in this new south loop hot spot, you will not only see but also feel and later taste the difference! With a unique menu and exceptional service in a professionally designed interior,
Yolk. clearly stands above the rest.
