Food&Drink

Broken Yolk Cafe

A fresh start to your day awaits at the Broken Yolk Cafe. As the Mission Viejo location celebrates its one-year anniversary this month, south Orange County folks have come to learn what San Diegans have known since 1979 — that  the Broken Yolk definitely has huevos! Having served more than 20,000 eggs each month and over 110,000 customers during the past year at the Mission Viejo location alone, the restaurant’s undeniable success can be attributed to its fresh fare, generous portions, reasonable prices, and family-friendly (and pet-friendly) atmosphere.

Owner German Fabregas explains that the Broken Yolk Cafe strives to provide guests with the best possible experience — from the moment they arrive at the front door until they’ve finished their last bites. Every detail has been considered, including complimentary coffee while you wait on weekends to a willingness to accommodate special dietary requests without hesitation. The restaurant’s cozy vibe feels more like a small town diner that welcomes its customers by name than a chain with 17 locations. The upbeat and attentive wait staff is genuinely happy to serve you and the menu caters to customers from toddlers to seniors.

The Broken Yolk’s commitment to fresh, flavorful food at a great value was apparent as my husband and I recently sampled several of the restaurant’s most popular breakfast dishes. Everything from juices to sauces and potatoes to gravy are squeezed, mixed, boiled and prepared from scratch daily. Each of the menu’s thirteen omelets is made with four eggs to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites and the homefries and hashbrowns are made on-site each morning.

As an eggs benedict fan, I’ve enjoyed some tasty renditions in my day and the Broken Yolk’s updated twists on this classic dish are no exception. For a sinfully decadent version of French toast, I’d highly recommend the restaurant’s Tiki Toast, boasting three mountain high slices of golden Hawaiian sweet bread topped with strawberries, blueberries, caramel drizzle and coconut. The Mom Omelete is a great choice for vegetarians and a hit with the ladies, packed full of avocado, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, alfalfa sprouts and finished with sour cream and housemade salsa.  For a light and healthy option that’s equally satisfying, the Wellness Wraps will not disappoint. These spinach tortillas filled with scrambled egg whites, sautéed spinach, roasted red bell peppers and feta cheese are a restaurant favorite for both breakfast and lunch.

The Broken Yolk Cafe serves breakfast and lunch from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7-days-a-week. Be sure to inquire about the loyalty program because once you’ve eaten there, you’ll certainly be coming back!

28621 Marguerite Pkwy.  | Mission Viejo  | 949.388.0292  | TheBrokenYolkCafe.com 

Ahoy! Thar She Blows!

Southern California’s summer tourists may have come and gone, but this winter a different type of tourist will be traveling along the West Coast and heading to Baja during its annual migration: the majestic California Gray Whale. The whales will begin their migration in late November, but from March 5 – 6 and 12 – 13 hundreds of these 35-ton leviathans will splash through the seaside community of Dana Point, California – the West Coast’s premier location to meet and greet these incredible creatures during the 45^th Annual Dana Point Festival of Whales.

The Dana Point Festival of Whales is one of Southern California’s largest seafaring celebrations and reaches out to whale admirers around the world. Dana Point is teeming with festivities every winter during this special time of year, offering something for everyone. The Festival draws over 100,000 visitors each year over these two special weekends.

Festival highlights include an opening day parade, Street Fair, art and craft shows and sales, classic car exhibits, paddling and sailing opportunities, Boating Extravaganza, sand sculpting, concerts on land and water, environmental activities, educational opportunities, interpretive crafts, kids activities, fun food, and of course, whale watching excursions on a variety of vessels or whale watching from breathtaking Dana Point Headlands Conservation Park. For those wishing to spend more than a day admiring these graceful leviathans and taking in the sights of beautiful Dana Point, a variety of accommodations are available throughout the city, many offering whale watching packages and unforgettable ocean and harbor view guest rooms. The 2016 Festival invites visitors to migrate to each and every event via FREE shuttle service provided throughout the Festival venues and parking lots. Or, take our water taxi and migrate on the water!

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