Popping Yolk Cafe

Hands down a great experience!
At first I thought it was a bit pricey for brunch but unlike many places, it is well WORTH IT.
We got the Nashville Chicken Sandwich and the Popping Yolk burger, and were highly impressed.
The portions were large which included the best roasted potatoes and regular garden salad. My boyfriend visiting from Ireland said those were the best potatoes he’s had since visiting lol
Everything was seasoned well and the burger was cooked just right. The staff were friendly and helpful, you order before you sit down.
I went purposely on a rainy day and there was plenty of seating around 1:00pm in the afternoon. The menu selection was great, will definitely want to try one of the Benedict’s on my next visit. Will definitely come back again!

Published at 9 months ago

Perfect spot for brunch!

We ordered the cinnamon apple French toast which was more like a churro rather than French toast. We also ordered a classic eggs Benedict which was great, and a crab cake Benedict which was also good. The orange juice is freshly squeezed and was delicious.

Published at 5 months ago

Poppin' Yolk certainly knows how to plate a dish. Their vibrant colors and artful presentation are sure to catch your eye. Unfortunately, the flavors don't quite match the visual appeal. While the portions are generous, the overall taste experience feels lackluster. The price tag might be a bit steep for what you're getting.

Published at 3 months ago

This place has amazing breakfast. I got the Ube stuffed French toast with blueberries and coconut. Oh my goodness. It was the most delicious thing ever. Not too sweet but very filling. I also got the mango green tea as well. It was very refreshing and went well with what I ate. Highly recommend going here.

Published at 4 months ago

We are visiting from Toronto, Canada in LA celebrating my sister in law’s birthday and picked Popping Yolk Cafe for Brunch with her and the kids. We couldn’t have chosen a better place, great atmosphere, deliciously prepared dishes, and awesome service. We ordered Norwegian Benedict , 2 Hot Chicken sandwiches, Cowboy Burger and a margarita pitcher.

Published at 8 months ago

Pretty, affordable, delicious brunch spot!

Their mimosas were made with fresh orange juice, their ube latte was the perfect blend, and there were many items to choose from on their menu (lots of seating too).

Published at 5 months ago

The guy behind the til was so lovely and helpful. I wasn’t sure on what to order and he recommended the Ube French toast (I think that’s what it was called) and it was really nice.

Published at 4 months ago

The food was amazing! Never had Ube French toast before & it was amazing. Reasonably priced brunch drinks too! Will have to visit again next time in California!

Published at 9 months ago

Published at 25 days ago

Published at 25 days ago

Super delicious, with a very comfortable atmosphere, along with very kind staff. This is the type of restaurant I love!! Greatly recommend the Hawaiian Burger.

Published at a month ago

Awesome! Had the pulled pork omelette.

Published at a month ago

Delicious

Published at a month ago

Food was very regular, just nothing special. Coffee was good. For that price range, they need to add more character, not only charge for location. Not impressed. Looking forward to positive changes. Good luck ! Food

Published at a month ago

Published at 2 months ago

Today I went here I am disabled person and want to seat down when waiting for my table the waiter came by ask me not to seat I told him I am disabled he didn t care

Published at 2 months ago

Lovely brunch with friends. Wide selection of Eggs Benedict!

Published at 2 months ago

Ordered the California omelet, it was amazing! Got my food very quickly on a very busy morning when the place was packed.

Published at 3 months ago

Glad I never got the chance to try this place due to their awful system and service. Extremely rude staff. You have to sign up through text before you can order at the counter. It was busy, so I grabbed a table while my partner was about to order. Some worker had the audacity to come up to me and tell me that I can t sit down, even though my partner was next in line to order. The table I was sitting at was open, and there were still dirty dishes sitting from the last party. Don t come here. It s not worth your time and energy with their lame ordering and seating system, and rude staff.

Published at 3 months ago

Poppin Yolk certainly knows how to plate a dish. Their vibrant colors and artful presentation are sure to catch your eye. Unfortunately, the flavors dont quite match the visual appeal. While the portions are generous, the overall taste experience feels lackluster. The price tag might be a bit steep for what youre getting.

Published at 3 months ago

Published at 3 months ago

This place has amazing breakfast. I got the Ube stuffed French toast with blueberries and coconut. Oh my goodness. It was the most delicious thing ever. Not too sweet but very filling. I also got the mango green tea as well. It was very refreshing and went well with what I ate. Highly recommend going here.

Published at 4 months ago

The guy behind the til was so lovely and helpful. I wasn t sure on what to order and he recommended the Ube French toast (I think that s what it was called) and it was really nice.

Published at 4 months ago

We had a large group and they were very patient with us!

Published at 4 months ago

Pretty, affordable, delicious brunch spot! Their mimosas were made with fresh orange juice, their ube latte was the perfect blend, and there were many items to choose from on their menu (lots of seating too). Food : 5/5

Published at 4 months ago

I try to write about places I ve enjoyed and Popping Yolk Cafe definitely makes the cut. This was the California omelette with cherry tomato, avocado, pesto, spinach, mushroom, cheese and toast. The vibrant mix of flavours and fresh ingredients truly made it a good experience. It s served with a small garden spring salad and country fried potatoes on the side. They ve got great coffee and the staff are really nice. Its also dog friendly on the outdoor patio. I counted 15 different people who came and went in the time it took for me to enjoy my coffee and omelette which speaks to the popularity of this place. The relaxed ambiance and quick service make it a perfect spot for both solo dining and catching up with friends. Kid-friendliness: There s both indoor and outdoor dining that s good for people with children. Wheelchair accessibility: The restaurant s front entrance is street level allowing easy access for visitors.

Published at 5 months ago

Perfect spot for brunch! We ordered the cinnamon apple French toast which was more like a churro rather than French toast. We also ordered a classic eggs Benedict which was great, and a crab cake Benedict which was also good. The orange juice is freshly squeezed and was delicious.

Published at 5 months ago

Three of us ate here for breakfast on a weekday. We all three ordered very different things: the nashville chicken sandwich, avocado eggs Benedict, and house French toast. The dishes were all completely bland. Very disappointed in this meal. I will mention the employees were nice and friendly and it s in a lovely spot.

Published at 5 months ago

Published at 5 months ago

the food was not all that good - and the cashier was awful. Got our order wrong. Don t take your kids there! Not very kid friendly!

Published at 5 months ago

Published at 5 months ago

Good food, but a little pricy. Service is so so. Overall, I enjoyed the food and the vibe there.

Published at 6 months ago

The classic American branch is delicious and often eaten, but the sauce they often use is thicker and sometimes feels too greasy. The iced latte is good. I recommend the matcha latte. The matcha latte is delicious but a bit too sweet, and the sweetness cannot be adjusted. Business is so good. There are many people on weekend mornings. It is recommended to eat on weekdays.

Published at 6 months ago

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Published at 7 months ago

Published at 7 months ago

Great brunch place. The French toast was amazing

Published at 7 months ago

I had the classic breakfast it was terrific the House blend coffee was great and also had fresh squeezed orange juice

Published at 7 months ago

Im a huge foodie and my favorite sweet breakfast is French toast. I decided to order the toffee French toast with bananas. I was leary because I thought that they were going to be super sweet however they werent! They were perfectly cooked, tasty and the added toffee have it just the right sweet flavor along with the fresh topped bananas. This has to be one of the best French toast I have ever tasted ! Im very happy and highly rexooled you taste these ! Besides the tasty good the staff was polite . The service was excellent and I loved the feel of the inside of the Cafe.

Published at 7 months ago

Ube french toast and black coffee!

Published at 7 months ago

I got out of my way to eat here, perfectly cooked food and super friendly staff.

Published at 7 months ago

Nice brunch spot that s reasonably priced with great food and excellent service

Published at 7 months ago

Really bad food.

Published at 7 months ago

Never order the popcorn chicken it tasted disgusting

Published at 8 months ago

Published at 8 months ago

We are visiting from Toronto, Canada in LA celebrating my sister in law s birthday and picked Popping Yolk Cafe for Brunch with her and the kids. We couldn t have chosen a better place, great atmosphere, deliciously prepared dishes, and awesome service. We ordered Norwegian Benedict , 2 Hot Chicken sandwiches, Cowboy Burger and a margarita pitcher.

Published at 8 months ago

Published at 8 months ago

The food was amazing! Never had Ube French toast before & it was amazing. Reasonably priced brunch drinks too! Will have to visit again next time in California!

Published at 8 months ago

Published at 9 months ago

Over priced for the food quality and quantity. Coffee latte was served cold, and the ham and cheese omelette was deli ham wrapped in a thin egg omelette. 1/3 of the plate was covered with a spring salad . For $73 for a breakfast for two it was underwhelming to say the least.

Published at 9 months ago

Love this place! Great food, service and free parking before 11am.

Published at 9 months ago

The place is amazing. I decided to eat here for a field trip. The environment is very chill, the people were nice, and the food. I absolutely devoured the plate because of how light and fresh it was.

Published at 9 months ago

Hands down a great experience! At first I thought it was a bit pricey for brunch but unlike many places, it is well WORTH IT. We got the Nashville Chicken Sandwich and the Popping Yolk burger, and were highly impressed. The portions were large which included the best roasted potatoes and regular garden salad. My boyfriend visiting from Ireland said those were the best potatoes he s had since visiting lol Everything was seasoned well and the burger was cooked just right. The staff were friendly and helpful, you order before you sit down. I went purposely on a rainy day and there was plenty of seating around 1:00pm in the afternoon. The menu selection was great, will definitely want to try one of the Benedict s on my next visit. Will definitely come back again!

Published at 9 months ago

All good. Very tasty food.

Published at 9 months ago

Food was fresh and good taste.french toast are popular but I wish they had regular french toast too.

Published at 9 months ago

The only good thing about this place is the potatoes and crushed ice! Who seves fish salad with there American breakfast. Way to far with the fusion. Omg dont get the salmon omelet. The most disgusting thing I have ever had and I love salmon and all see food. So expensive for disgusting food.Gross never again!!!

Published at 10 months ago

Published at 10 months ago

I was caught off guard, I thought this place was going to be all about eggs....back to that in a minute. My Initial surprise was that its fast casual dining, so you order at the counter when you first walk in and seat yourself. Since I was unfamiliar with this establishment and the menu, I felt pressured to not hold the line up behind me and I ended up ordering something that was more like dessert rather than breakfast. Had the Berries Farm Liege Waffle, not even sure what Liege is, but this dish will satisfy your sweet tooth. It was very sweet with the sauce, whipped cream and a dollop of ice cream on top of this pyramid of waffles. I was really in the mood for breakfast, so Ill have to come back and give it another try.

Published at a year ago

Fast service and food is amazing

Published at a year ago

Great location! Love this place

Published at a year ago

Been to this place 2 times, the service is fast and the omelets are a bit pricy but are very heart portions (salad and breakfast potatoes)

Published at a year ago

The manager here threaten to remove my wifes belongings from the table. The crime? She waited for other diner to finish, sat down to an empty table, then waited in line to order the food. Apparently the rule is that you order your food before you can sit down? This is a self service restaurant. There were a lot of people. What do you expect diners to do if you ordered food with no place to sit? You either provide table service and manage the tables and parties or they are first come first serve--like any self service dining establishments would be. Please do not reply with yet another well do better next time template response. Try to actually train your people better in customer service and look at the whether your rules make sense to the general public.

Published at a year ago

I have a big problem with the way that they do their ordering/seating. The restaurant is so packed so when we arrived, one of us went to reserve a table by sitting down to save the spot. When we did this, a staff member told us this wasnt allowed, even though this wasnt indicated anywhere. This is such a weird concept to give people table numbers but not to let people sit down and save a table for their group? We did it anyways... obviously. I am not going to follow made up rules just so someone who got here after me can get a table first... strange. Food was fine and reasonably priced. I will not be coming back because I am not from this country. If I did come back to this country, I certainly wouldnt come here.

Published at a year ago

Went to the Pasadena location this morning, it was lot of people, went inside and waited for table, got a table and put down our stuff and went to the counter to order our food. Then this guys came to us and say- we have to remove your stuff because you need to order first and go find a table, can t get the table first. What the B* is this? First of all, it was no sign in the cafe saying that you need to order first and get the table, second you don t have any one by the door to help people get seated so of course I don t know you need to order first and seated. I checked the website there s nothing says anything about this rule. And we were inline to order food, it s not like we are not ordering or anything. Of course we left! If you want to have these stupid rules to treat your customers, at lease train your staffs!! What service? You have no service, don t even deserved one star!

Published at a year ago

modern style brunch place. they have several options but i felt like theyre almost same. their side; potato and salad come out together which is good point, but main menu is not the best.

Published at a year ago

Bad business model. There is a small sign in the door you are unable to see that ask you to sign in. It does not give any other directions. There are several tables inside and out free. You than have to figure out what to do next which is wait around till your number or name is called. Once you are call you can order and take one of the opened tables. Thai is if your number is not number. Some how I went from 7th in line to 11th in line

Published at a year ago

Everything about this place was good and the food was great. Im sure anyone who goes here will enjoy it.

Published at a year ago

Everything was great. The food was cooked properly, the servings were big. Couldnt keep my potatoes on the plate and those were cooked perfectly. Nice and crispy outside.

Published at a year ago

Amazing food!!!! You wont be disappointed with anything on the menu! Best mimosa in town!

Published at a year ago

I really liked my experience here the food was good and the vibe was chill my only complaint is that we have to order before we are seated so it feels like youre doing take out or at a fast food restaurant other than that everything else was good

Published at a year ago

Order at the counter and eat at a table with some service kinda place. Tasty food - the hot chicken sandwich and banana toffee French toast were really good

Published at a year ago

Breakfast was ok the crepes are good

Published at a year ago

Really good breakfast and staff was nice. A little pricey but guessing the rent isnt cheap for them given the location.

Published at a year ago

This place was disappointing. I had the eggs Benedict, I asked if the hollandaise was home made. They said yes. It was basically mayonnaise. It came out cold and gloppy. Had no acidity, and flavorless. It was just plopped over my overcooked poached eggs. The hashbrowns were just deep fried cubes of potatoes. It had a salad with it, which made a weird combination. The first sign I should have noticed is that we re the only customers there at peak breakfast time. Im never going back. Go to Russell s down the street way way better!

Published at a year ago

Food was decent. I got the Banana Toffee Crepe. Couldnt taste the toffee, was just one crepe (expected like 2 or 3 less filled crepes). Was filled with frosted flakes for some cruch which was a nice touch. The Macha Latte I got was pretty grittie. Could feel the grit in my mouth after each swallow.

Published at a year ago

Super cute brunch spot. Decor and atmosphere is really comfortable and welcoming. I wasn t sure what to think seeing that it wasn t very busy but now I have no clue why this place isn t slammed! The portions are very generous, plated very well and flavors are excellent. Unique menu items and great brunch options. Definitely will be back when I am in Pasadena.

Published at a year ago

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Published at a year ago

Great place with really good food!!!

Published at a year ago

One of the most interesting meals I have ever had! Came here on a quiet Thursday morning. No wait and plenty of seating but I m sure they are packed on weekends. Order an almond milk horchata latte and the spam and kimchi omelette. They obliged my request for all salad instead of potatoes( even though the potatoes looked perfectly crisp and delicious). The omelette was so flavorful, the saltiness of the spam and sauces perfectly balanced with the egg and tart crunch of the kimchi. The salad was very lightly dressed. A great protein and veggie packed breakfast. Great, attentive service even though you order and pay ahead. The horchata latte was rich and indulgent!

Published at a year ago

Mind Blowing Oral Experience! Everything we tried here was decadent and delicious! I loved the egg latte, its like Creme Brule. Also, their Honeycomb crepe was so yummy I had to buy some extra honeycomb that they make in-house. The staff was super friendly, and the food came out quick with not a long seating wait time.

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Wow! The food here is executed extremely well. The eggs Benedict, with a medium poached egg was cooked to perfection and balanced well with the hot chicken, slaw and pickles. The French toast is delicious and coated in panko breadcrumbs and fried to a perfect crisp while staying soft in the middle. Service was great. The portions are much larger than anyone in my party expected.

Published at a year ago

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Hamburger French toast fried potato all good!!!

Published at a year ago

The popcorn chicken was delicious until I found a hair in the breading toward the end . I informed the waiters, they apologized but made me wonder if my other items were compromised

Published at a year ago

The attitude of the front desk clerk is very arrogant and rude, and the delivery speed is slow.

Published at a year ago

I m glad I found this place. The food and drinks are incredibly delicious. Service is very quick. It gets pretty busy but it is well worth the wait. Parking: There is a lot of street paid parking but there is also a parking garage right behind the restaurant.

Published at a year ago

Good breakfast spot overall. The Downside was the iced flavored coffee. It barely had any coffee and was more milk and ice than coffee. The seasoning on the potatoes goes perfectly with their eggs Benedict. This place would be better if it had servers taking orders at the table instead of ordering at the cashier. It makes the atmosphere seem more like an In n out, rather than a restaurant.

Published at a year ago

Great Tasting Food And Drinks

Published at a year ago

Absolutely the best of the best for brunch the food is so good and you get a lot for a very decent price! My friends and I were very please with this place and you absolutely won t regret it !!! I highly recommend!

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

Kimchi and spam omelet 10/10 Popping yolk burger 10/10 Food

Published at a year ago

The food was delicious. I convinced my husband to get the Nashville Hot Chicken Benedict so I culd have a bite and I ordered the arugula salad (nothing spectacular there, but it was exactly what I wanted). He was so glad I did because it was amazing. Both the chicken and the potatoes had great flavor and a perfect crisp. The freshly squeezed orange juice and peach oolong tea were also very good. The ordering process was a little chaotic. There is a tablet to sign in with your phone number (it is un-manned). Once you receive a text, that just means you can stand in line and place your order with the cashier and they will then assign you to a table. Everyone else in line was also confused with this process so it wasnt just us. However, the wait was short and the food came out rather quickly. As for the ambience, we sat in the back and there is not a lot of natural light there, which I feel makes a good brunch ambience. We would have loved to sit outside, but the patio area is small and it was full. This will not stop us from going back and we look forward to the next time.

Published at a year ago

The brunch is really nice and delicious. And we were full. But you need to order the meal first at the front desk and pay the tip first. Servant are friendly but I think is too busy to care about our water is empty. And most bother me is that the there are lots of flies flying around. The food is really delicious, but there is a service charge and you have to pay a tip first when ordering. It is a bit difficult to measure how much to give. Although the waiter is very kind, there is basically not much service during the meal, so you can tip according to your discretion. In addition, there are really too many small flies, which is a bit bothersome. Although the dining environment is very beautiful and spacious, the hygiene may need to be improved. We ordered the BBQ pork omelet. It was really recommended. The meat was tender and the sauce was delicious. The portion was huge. The potatoes on the side were also fried very crispy. The French toast is also fried on the outside and is very fragrant. The portion is also very large. Overall, the meal is really great, but the hygienic environment is really a problem.

Published at a year ago

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Published at a year ago

Amazing food! Very friendly staff!

Published at a year ago

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Went here with my girlfriends (one of which has severe food allergies) and was hoping to have a great experience. Although the food was quite tasty, the service we received was terrible and my friend was made to feel very uncomfortable. First of all, the associate working at the register was not very friendly and when I asked if they offered a half order of the salad he rolled his eyes at me and said a short no. Not to mention the food is absurdly overpriced. Next, my friend ordered a substitute of no fruit instead of bread (gluten free) at the register and the associate rolled his eyes again. When we were brought the food, there was bread on her plate which was no problem because we just thought oh they are busy and we will just remind the waiter. However, when we politely asked if she could have the fruit instead like the waitor looked very annoyed and said it would be extra charge. My friend tried to explain that she had already paid and the waitor made a very loud and audible annoyed sigh and went to the kitchen. We then saw the staff looking over and pointing and overheard them saying that s so annoying while rolling their eyes. My friend felt very uncomfortable and it made the experience very unenjoyable as she already has a tough enough time navigating her allergies. I recommend for the food but find a different location if you would like respectful service.

Published at a year ago

Amazing breakfast/lunch place right here in Old Pasadena.

Published at a year ago

Great place for breakfast, fast efficient and high quality. A great new place in old Pasadena. Busy on Saturday mornings.

Published at a year ago

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Published at a year ago

Decent brunch place in Pasadena. The wait was about 40 minutes around 11:00 on a Saturday, but they text you so you can explore the neighborhood, which has lots of high end shops. You have to pre order at the counter, which Im not a fan of with restaurants that are not fast food. My veggie omelette was pretty good, though a little bland. Delicious potatoes, however. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options, especially if you are OK with eggs and cheese. Kid-friendliness: Kids should be fine here. Its basically comfort food.

Published at a year ago

This spot is awesome. Easy quick ordering. Food was delicious. Service was attentive and we stayed for several hours just talking and laughing and eating this amazing food.

Published at a year ago

Food is fantastic, however one of our party of 4 had to wait so long for his food, we had almost finished by the time we were able to catch staffs eye to mention it. It was busy, we had reservations and Id go back, it was just not a great first impression. If it were a first date they would have to work hard for a second, Id cave for the potatoes.

Published at a year ago

We tried the Cowboy Burger, which was amazing, and the BBQ Benedict which was great although the English muffin a little tough. The OJ is fresh squeezed and tasted perfect. Also tried the Horchata Latte iced and loved it. Definitely recommend this place. There is a parking structure right behind that had parking for $1 for the first two hours.

Published at a year ago

The food was really good.

Published at a year ago

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I got a fresh orange juice, vanilla latte, and eggs Benedict. Everything was delicious

Published at a year ago

I came her on Mother s Day. The wait was approximately 25-35 mins. You order your food and pay first, then can be seated where seating was available. Servers then walk around to check in if your table needs additional assistance (ketchup, napkins, water). The food was delicious and well seasoned. I ordered the Norwegian Eggs Benedict and a Carmel Ice Latte. Both were amazing. Looking forward to returning.

Published at a year ago

It is a good brunch place for sure. I had a better but also have only good things to say about this place.

Published at a year ago

Food was delicious! My husband and my I loved every bite!

Published at a year ago

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Amazinggggg!!!

Published at a year ago

Great spot for brunch! There is a public parking structure behind the building of the restaurant. I tried the house breakfast which included a salad, 4 slices of bacon, 2 sausages, 2 eggs, potatoes, and a slice of toast. Great stuff! My boy tried the waffles. Great amount of crunch on the waffles!

Published at a year ago

This restaurant was near our hotel and it got great reviews, so we figured we d give them a try. It took about 15 minutes to place our order at the counter and get seated. My daughter ordered scrambled eggs. Usually, she loves soft scrambled eggs, but these eggs were too wet, to the point of being a little slimy and they were bland. We also ordered their popping yolk burger which came with country fried potatoes. The burger was undercooked, but the potatoes were great. I don t usually like sweet breakfasts, but I made an exception for their Ube French toast. Unfortunately, the dish didn t meet expectations. The Ube was hardly discernible and the toast was greasy. It ate quite heavy. For drinks, we ordered a cappuccino, a regular coffee and orange juice. The juice was freshly squeezed and delicious. We expected at least the regular coffee to be refilled at our table, but no one ever came around. The cappuccino was good, but also wished I had more. The staff seemed nice, but truthfully, we didn t encounter them enough to really have an opinion. We paid $77.63 which I thought was expensive, considering I ve visited other places with better food and paid considerably less.

Published at a year ago

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These trendy breakfast joints usually skimp out on portions, Popping Yolk did not. Nashville Hot chicken Benedict was perfectly hot and sweet. Toffee Banana French Toast was also delicious. If you re hungry and craving good comfort food, go here.

Published at a year ago

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Enjoyable. Almost walked out of this place after looking at menu because it was not MY Typical American breakfast. Glad I stepped out of the box. The combinations of food and flavors were not something I know how to combined but were amazing. Had a fresh salad on my breakfast plate, can never get enough vegetables, I loved the idea. Had their cinnamon apple French toast. It was so original and delicious,never had anything Like that before. So glad I had my birthday breakfast there.

Published at a year ago

Amazing breakfast place! You pay when you order and they bring your items to your table. There was a bit of a wait but you can add yourself to the waitlist and receive a text when there s a table available. The eggs Benedict were fantastic. Ham + bacon is the perfect combo! Would definitely recommend if you are a big eggs Benedict fan!

Published at a year ago

Food was all yummy. Staff was friendly. Didn t have to wait long for a table

Published at a year ago

I love the ambiance of this place.

Published at a year ago

Excellent customer service and the food was delicious

Published at a year ago

I really enjoyed my (California Omelette) breakfast here! Sat outside under the covered patio in the front. Lovely surrounding area - great place for a nice stroll after breakfast

Published at a year ago

it was my first visit to this location. and breakfast. service was very good food was good and clean

Published at a year ago

Good quality, but plates are always too small. Service is fine, but everything goes too fast. A bit noisy I recommend

Published at a year ago

Uncooked meat Greasy old potato fries they gave me the fried crumbs Don t go here wish le pain never left

Published at a year ago

An absolutely wonderful brunch place! Loved grabbing a meal with a girlfriend here. We came Saturday around 10/10:30 AM, was told the wait could be up to 30 min but it was actually half the time, if that. Parking nearby can be a bit hard to get so budget time for that. Put your contact info in and they ll send you a text. There s plenty of seating to go around. They have menus near the front you can look at the familiarize yourself with, and you order at the counter before sitting at your table. Service was great. We loved everything we got. We split the strawberry crepe and the Norwegian salmon eggs Benedict. Very generously sized portions. The strawberry crepe was sweet and creamy. Loved the smoky taste of the salmon and the combo of salad + eggs + hollandaise sauce was fantastic. Would definitely recommend you stop by if you get the chance!

Published at a year ago

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Nice little place to grab a bite. The food was excellent, with even better service. The food was a little pricey, but it was well worth it. Highly recommend this place

Published at a year ago

Stopped by around 2pm on a weekday. They do close at 3pm but still serve people in that last hour. Ordered the classic eggs Benedict and the Nashville Hot Benedict with a side of fries. The service was fast and the food was nice and hot. Unfortunately the side of fries was too small of a portion. It was nicely season though and had good flavor. Both Eggs Benedict plates came with a good sized portion of a side salad and potatoes. The classic eggs Benedict was a bit too bland but not too bad. Could have used more seasoning/ flavor. The Nashville Benedict was very good and I definitely recommend. It has a nice spicy flavor and the chicken is seasoned very well. Will be coming back to try out more dishes.

Published at a year ago

I absolutely love this place. The food is awesome and the staff is friendly. On the weekends it gets super crowded, but it is worth the wait. During the work week it is easy to get a table. The only thing the restaurant is missing is pastries.

Published at a year ago

You order prior to getting seated, so its recommended to know the menu beforehand. The French toast is crunchy all the way through and needs sauce in my opinion. Norwegian eggs Benedict was good, as well as the Nashville hot chicken eggs Benedict.

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Went here before the Rose Bowl. Really good breakfast (eggs, potatoes and bacon) and chicken sandwich. Service was quick. The game wasnt nearly as satisfying as the food was at this place.

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Overall the food was good. We ordered the hot chicken sandwich and the classic Benedict. The issue we had was the service. The food did not come out at the same time. I asked where is the eggs Benny? The waitress would go and check and never come back so I went to ask a few times finally it arrived 15 minutes after the rest of the food. No apology from anyone, no manager came over nothing. I was recommended to come here very disappointing.

Published at a year ago

This was food joy. The best French toast I have ever had. If you find yourself in Pasadena, you must stop and eat at Popping Yolk

Published at a year ago

We stopped in on Christmas day and had a nice brunch for two for about 60 dollars. Really good breakfast plates at around $15-20 per plate. $4-7 for beverages. Wait staff is a bit young and inexperienced but the food is a solid for sure.

Published at a year ago

The liege waffles were DELICIOUS. The eggs Benedict was alright, but not as impressive. Very creative. One of the best waffles I ve ever had.

Published at a year ago

Birthday brunch for a friend

Published at a year ago

A bit hectic, but I get why, the food is GOOD. The potatoes they give on the side were to die for, the portions were huge enough you could share. 10/10 food right there. Interesting ordering system when you join the wait list on your phone and then when the time comes you present the code they give you to the front where you can then order your meal and find seating. Dont be scared of your estimated wait time, its always way faster.

Published at a year ago

Small space with good food and friendly staff. Seating both inside and outside. Will be back.

Published at a year ago

Published at a year ago

This place is going to kill me with their deep fried french toast.

Published at a year ago

Good, decadent breakfast and brunch food. *Perfect* sunny side up eggs with their namesake popping yolks. Kind, attentive but not overbearing service. Cute decor. The coffee could be better but still 5 stars over all. We ll be back for sure.

Published at a year ago

Good breakfast spot.

Published at a year ago

$67 (Inc. tip) is just too much for breakfast for two people. We just got two dishes, a latte, and a reg. coffee...that is it! Beyond that, the food and coffee is fine.

Published at a year ago

Super good place! The portion was pleasantly large with ample entree size and plate full of salad and hash brown squares. We had the omelet and benedict which were both delicious, salad was nice and crispy, hash browns were crispy golden on outside while fluffy on inside and seasoned tasty. Pleasing atmosphere inside and outside.

Published at a year ago

Food was Fantastic. Great presentation. delicious tasty food. I had a omelet Meats and avocado it was served with potatoes diced and a salad. Amazing meal. The service was lacking I ordered coffee and my service on my side of the room was lacking. I say this because I noticed that service on the west side of the restaurant was having no problem getting refills on their coffee. After trying to get someones attention for a bit. I was able to finally get a second cup of coffee. Then it was back to no service at all. And this place is not that big of a restaurant. So when I go back its going to be for the incredible food and I will just bring a pitcher of coffee and Condiments of my own.

Published at a year ago

Usually I go to Urths cafe or Russell s for brunch but they were doubly packed today so checked out these guys because the line was shorter. Understand it s still a wait because it s actually pretty good and the service was fantastic considering how busy they were. Took my son and he got the Nashville chicken eggs Benedict (too much batter) and I got the Kim chi spam omelette (hella good). The coffee was okay and their crepes were super sweet. Overall, a great thanksgiving brunch and probably be back with the whole family (if they wake up).

Published at a year ago

Great service and great food! If you enjoy good eggs benedict there are about 8 choices to choose from. Waiting for a table was not a problem. The wait was much shorter than the estimated time given. Parking is on the street however there is more parking around the corner and the walk is short.

Published at a year ago

Incredible food, the French toast is amazing; we shared it as an appetizer. I got the teriyaki chicken omelette and it was outstanding. Would definitely recommend.

Published at a year ago

Published at 2 years ago

Love this relatively new cafe location in Old Town Pasadena. I have visited the Alhambra location before but this one has a sunnier atmosphere. They serve a great selection of breakfast and lunch fares. The California omelet and Berries Farm liege waffle are family favorites.

Published at 2 years ago

I had the avocado Benedict and the berry French toast. Both were fabulous. Great price and customer service. Would definitely recommend!!

Published at 2 years ago

Let me start off by saying that the food was really good and the portions are huge! I m not sure if it was an off day but the service was really slow but it s a good thing the music was really good so at least the wait was tolerable lol In conclusion: food and vibes were so good I didn t mind waiting for it.

Published at 2 years ago

Such a beautiful place for brunch.

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Great breakfast selection! My first time going and I already want to go back and try the rest of the menu. I had the salmon omelet, it s huge! It has spinach and mushrooms with a side salad and diced potatoes. The plates can be shareable since the portions are huge. I highly recommend brunch days. They serve mimosas, I tried their strawberry Bellini. So good! They have indoor and outdoor seating. I recommend coming with intention to wait a while as they get pretty busy on weekends.

Published at 2 years ago

Friendly and attentive staff. Our orders were all delicious! Good latte and cappuccino & Strawberry Bellini. Hearty serving of our Salmon Croissantwhich & Fish Fillet Benedict. We enjoyed the Spicy Onion Rings & Potato fries. And the Toffee Banana French Toast was so yummy! We will definitely be back with the rest of the fam!

Published at 2 years ago

Annoying reservation system. Few places to wait. Staff tried but seemed stressed and one of us finished his meal before the others were served. Menu was the usual - predictable sandwiches and mixed lettuce salad- with an egg on everything, except that waffles escaped eggs.

Published at 2 years ago

Got a croissant smoke salmon sandwich, very delicious, the salty level is just about right unlike other places are super salty, and the price are very good for such a big meal. Parking: A parking structure right behind the store, very convenient, only paid 4$ for park for 3hrs.

Published at 2 years ago

The food tasted like it was from a box or can! Gross!

Published at 2 years ago

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If you love eggs, youll love this place.

Published at 2 years ago

Good food, nice interior and attentive service. I had the hazelnut latte, which was beautiful and delicious. I also had the Norwegian Eggs Benedict as well as the French Toast. Both were good!

Published at 2 years ago

Breakfast all day is a dream come true and this place makes dreams come true. Awesome good, friendly staff, and super atmosphere.

Published at 2 years ago

First time visit. Had the traditional Eggs Benedict. Best Ive ever tasted. Cooked and presented perfectly. Service was terrific. We enjoyed the outdoor patio. Definitely will return.

Published at 2 years ago

French toast excellent and staff very pleasant. Everyone pleased with their meal and we will return and recommend to friends. Kid-friendliness: Parking in the DeLacey Parking Structure South of Colorado West of Fair Oaks is very reasonable.

Published at 2 years ago

Matthew was patient as we selected what we wanted for breakfast. The meal was presented well and the flavors were spot on. The scrambled eggs were airy and fluffy even as well done. The coffee was a great brew and the orange juice was freshly squeezed. Definitely will be back for the waffles.

Published at 2 years ago

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Awesome, delicious food!!

Published at 2 years ago

Restaurant was half empty but they still made us get on a wait list and wait 30 minutes for a table. Said they were holding for others. Figure out a better system.

Published at 2 years ago

After a run or workout, this is the best spot to come and consume all the energy lost. I also love their mango green tea. My go-to is the Norwegian Benedict which comes with a good serving of hash browns and salad. Im typically not a hash brown person but I like how they have it. Ive came here a few times and both times were less busy than the other places. I do know its pricier but its worth it for the atmosphere and convenience.

Published at 2 years ago

Classic Benedict was great! House French Toast was so-so. Went at 8am on a Saturday and felt like we had the place to ourselves very nice and calm.

Published at 2 years ago

Wow!! Thats all I can say food is always fresh and flavorful and staff is always willing to accommodate

Published at 2 years ago

We got a half order of French toast, berry crepe, avocado eggs Benedict and Nashville hot chicken eggs Benedict. Critic Katie s review: it s difficult to mess up breakfast food, but in the same way it s difficult to make it stand out. For me, popping yolk stands out. A slight twist on the classics that make them that much better. The French toast is fried and there s cereal in the crepe, both of which provide a nice crunch in the meal. The avocado gives a creamy texture for the eggs Benedict. And the fried chicken eggs Benedict was a stand out, spicy, crunchy and flavorful with a fresh slaw on it. 10/10 recommend

Published at 2 years ago

Went there for Saturday brunch and had a great experience. Got there before 9:30 so foot traffic wasn t bad. However, the place was full before 10am. So if you don t want to wait for a table, get there early. Food was amazing! I loved the crunchy French toast! Recommend!

Published at 2 years ago

My wife and I came here for the first time and we are so glad we did! Joining the waitlist was easy, knowing your place and how long was just as easy to follow. We had their Avocado Eggs Benedict, and their popping yolk chicken sandwich. Both were equally as good. Flavors on both were amazing and satisfying. Their staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. I will be coming here more often for breakfast/brunch.

Published at 2 years ago

Very confusing customer service and ordering process. Music is extremely loud so patrons need to scream to talk with each other, making overall noise level ridiculously loud!!! Very poor management of this store!

Published at 2 years ago

Went here for breakfast on a whim. Totally worth it. The food was super tasty and they have 8 different eggs Benedict s on the menu!! We had the Nashville hot chicken Benedict, kimchi spam omelette and the toffee banana French toast. Loved them all. Plus they had the best home fries crunchy on the outside pillowy soft in the inside.

Published at 2 years ago

This was my first time trying this restaurant. It was different the food was very organic and healthy.

Published at 2 years ago

Decent food, terrible service.

Published at 2 years ago

We ordered the classic benedict and the best crunchy french toast! Love the vibe also!

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Published at 2 years ago

We visited the Popping Yolk while in town for a music festival. The system for the wait list was a bit wonky, but the food was worth the wait. They have some unique options that made my taste buds happy. Once seated the service was quick and courteous. I hope to come back one day!

Published at 2 years ago

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Published at 2 years ago

Very good food. The French toast was excellent. Potatos were cooked to a crispy perfection. I enjoyed the sausage sandwich, especially the delicious bun. Definitely will be going back.

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Delicious breakfast!! Nice place!! Great service!!!

Published at 2 years ago

I found a hidden gem. It s my favorite brunch place. Popping yolk cafe definitely deliver the best brunch. Crunchy French toast so good, I went popping yolk 3 times a week just for this. Try different Benedict and omelette, never disappointed. Strongly recommend you go early to avoid the line

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Here for breakfast on a Saturday morning. Very crowded but plenty of seating available. Pretty quick service after we ordered. The fresh squeezed orange juice is really good. My friend said the coffee was good. I had the Florentine Benedict and it was very good. My friend had the BBQ pulled pork Benedict and said it was good but the pork was on the sweet side. They have some items available on the tables like ketchup, Tabasco, Tapatio, straws, sugar, creamer but we didnt have salt and pepper, might be available upon request only? Would definitely go back to try other things.

Published at 2 years ago

Great brunch

Published at 2 years ago

Phenomenal brunch offerings. Both the Eggs Benedict and Pulled Pork Omelet were fantastic. Friendly staff, good coffee, nothing not to love.

Published at 2 years ago

Heaping portions complimented by standard and typical Pasadena priced drinks comprise the popping in your mouth breakfast soiree. Would I come back? Maybe for a post tinder date. Loved the cheese sticks and it beats waiting Russell s. Pop on in!

Published at 2 years ago