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Popping Yolk Cafe

Restaurant Cafe Breakfast restaurant Brunch restaurant

Charming locale featuring classic American breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails & patio seating. People often mention good, breakfast, Benedict, brunch, order, ordered, time, toast, eggs,


Address

119 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801, United States

Website

poppingyolk.com

Contact

+1 626-940-5822

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (285 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 3 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (12) breakfast (10) Benedict (9) brunch (8) order (8) ordered (7) time (7) toast (7) eggs (6)
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  • 5/5 Dan 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic egg Benedict! The yolks are running and the hollandaise sauce adds the perfect flavor to the egg. I’m usually not a Cole slaw person, but I have to say, in this case the Cole slaw adds the perfect freshness. A must try! My only complain is, too many potatoes! I couldn’t finish them all 😂
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stephanie M. 1 year ago on Google
    If you're looking for brunch this is the spot. We all ordered a different egg Benedict plate. The Nashville Benedict was the top hit. Service was quick and good. The only problem was the tables outside were sticky and the server never returned to wipe it down. Other than that good was great. It's a nice relaxing place.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christobel G. 2 years ago on Google
    First time visiting this cafe for a morning breakfast run. We went based off of reviews and ordered some of the top ranked menu items for breakfast. The curbside pick up was hassle free and the staff were friendly. Our order was made correctly and right on time even with the morning rush. All our food was made fresh to order and held up on the 10min drive back to the hotel. It was all great! Delicious crunchy French toast with a soft center topped off with the syrup and toffee sauce. The eggs Benedict were my favorite and came fully loaded fresh Ingredients. The portion sizes and quality of food are well worth the extra dollars.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charyn Fierroz V. 5 months ago on Google
    1st time here. We ordered the toffee banana French toast, the classic eggs Benny, fresh squeezed orange juice (I think), and the Egg Coffee. French toast was amazing. Perfect amount of sweet and crispy/nice crunchy on the outside, soft and tasty inside! Benny was delicious with both Canadian bacon along with classic bacon! Egg was poached perfectly, and the sauce was on point. The potatoes were a bit salty but that is how I like them so I was ok with it... but if you are sensitive to salt (high blood pressure) then I would ask them to go easy. The beverages were both amazing too! Will definitely go again!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fang P. 2 years ago on Google
    Seriously, this cafe made me can't stop eating! A yellow vibes cafe that serves amazing all-day breakfast/brunch menus I really love. My favorite dish is Norwegian egg benedict which has smoked salmon inside covered with delicious Hollandaise sauce. If you like sweetness, try half toast (I got banana toffee flavor) that has half- or full- option. Great for dessert or simply a real meal. The decoration of every plate is actually too-beautiful-to-not-mention. If your camera gets the privilege to eat first like mine, then definitely check out this spot for your beloved one-eye child. TIPS: Get mango tea, it is refillable!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great brunch spot. You order at the front then get a seat. It can get pretty busy on the weekends so you'll probably have a wait. The Benedicts are great and filling. The sides are good but a bit on the smaller side. They have mimosas, wish they had a full bar though. There's street parking or a structure a block away.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rene S. 1 year ago on Google
    I came here with my son for the first time because it had been recommended to me and it was a very gratifying experience. The food is delicious and the service is spectacular. Charming restaurant
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andres T. De La Cruz, D.C, C. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I have had breakfast here a few times and we always enjoy coming back. They have the best breakfast potatoes! They also freshly squeeze each glass of orange juice to order. You can see them squeezing them in the back as they are ordered. We will definitely come back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ivette D. 1 year ago on Google
    I came here with my best friend for the first time to try their brunch menu. I had a egg and bacon sandwich and she had Nashville hot chicken Benedict on hot chicken. They were both really good but the chicken was a bit dry. We also ordered a strawberry cheesecake crepe and we did not like it. It had some type of cereal like Frosted Flakes and that tasted weird. The crepe was a big no no. Their horchata latte was really delicious. Other than that, I would come again to try other dishes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jenniffer S. 10 months ago on Google
    They gave so much food. Not sure about salad for breakfast but it was still good. The eggs were so delicious. I could taste the butter. Yummmm. They don't hold back on the bacon or sausage. I will definitely go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tony Y. 11 months ago on Google
    The Norwegian Benedict was 5/5, I highly recommend it, and It comes with salad and potatoes. My girlfriend got the Ube French Toast, which was a bit of a letdown because we couldn’t really taste the ube, I could only taste the deep-fried toast. If you have a low tolerance for oily foods, I’d recommend skipping it. I would definitely come back to try some of their other dishes. You have to order up front before being seated. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Make sure to get on the yelp waitlist on days you expect them to be busy. There’s street parking everywhere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darise R. 5 months ago on Google
    I was wondering why the prices were high until I saw the portion sizes. Not only is there a plethora of eggs Benedict, but as someone that is a bit of an eggs Benny snob, I was so impressed by the different flavor profiles. Very tasty and they do not skimp on portions. The strawberry cheesecake crepe tasted like dessert rather than breakfast, but highly recommend if you are looking to finish off the meal.with something sweet.

  • 1/5 JP F. 6 months ago on Google
    Pros: fast and nice ambiance Cons: Overpriced . Latte was mediocre and it was not hot at all. side of burnt bacon $5 , crepe was $17 and I couldn't eat it....it was sooo full of cream inside and out. It was actually not appetizing . Barely any fruits. Presentation is good, but that's not enough for me to come back.

  • 4/5 Nabeel S. 4 months ago on Google
    We’re from out of town and this was the most recommended place in the area. Very glad that we decided to try this place as the food/atmosphere was wonderful. In the pictures posted you will find the California Omelette and the Classic Breakfast.

  • 4/5 Cz j. 5 months ago on Google
    Popping Yolk Cafe in Alhambra offers a delightful dining experience with its prime location in the heart of the city. The cafe's strategic placement in the main section of Alhambra makes it easily accessible. A free parking lot is within walking distance. One notable aspect is the generous portion sizes, ensuring that patrons get value for their money. During a Sunday brunch visit, the wait time was reasonable, approximately 20 minutes, which added to the overall positive experience. Overall good brunch food.

  • 4/5 Maria M. 1 year ago on Google
    Would have been 5 stars because we were loving the service the moment you are taking your seat waiter is already there with you at the same time with drinks ready, food is followed right away but they seemed to have forgotten one of our dishes people who arrived way after were getting their food and that's how we knew we were forgotten. Aside from that we loved the food

  • 4/5 Takiema M. 1 year ago on Google
    Would definitely recommend! A great place to grab a bite if you’re in the area and are in the mood for breakfast/brunch! Service was quick and friendly. The only thing I didn’t like were the sausages, though my request to have them cooked longer was honored, they still weren’t my cup of tea(they boil them to cook) other then that my French toast was really good (had the toffee banana which to my pleasant surprised wasn’t overtly sweet) as was the classic breakfast that I got that came with home fries eggs sausage and salad (which the dressing used on the salad was good also) def check this place out if you have there chance

  • 4/5 R Y (music e. 10 months ago on Google
    Checked out Popping Yolk recently after seeing the gorgeous plates on social media. If you're looking for a trendy brunch spot with a great atmosphere, this is the place for you. How it works is that you sign up for the wait-list (which wasn't very bad on a Monday) and when it's your party's turn, you order at the counter. We got the Florentine Benedict and a Berries Farm Crepe. It was good! A little under seasoned for the Benedict, but still very satisfying meal.

  • 5/5 Yolie O. 1 year ago on Google
    You walk up and order. A server brings your already paid for meal. The price is about $17 on average but it is worth it. The meal comes with a generous salad and homestyle potatoes. Also, the sandwich I order, chef’s kiss! I ordered a mild hot chicken sandwich and it was flavorful at every bite. I will definitely be going again.

  • 5/5 Jessica Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Walked here for lunch to enjoy breakfast food 😃 There is plenty of seating, water was brought to us right away, and there are lots of cute decorations making it a pleasant environment. We ordered sweet potato fries (pretty good but not as flavorful as other places) and the french toast (really good and i like the crunchy bits)!! I would come back, lots more to try! My friend treated me so I can’t comment on price.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free multi-storey car park
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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