A Solid 88‑Point Brunch in Chicago 🍳

Many recommend Yolk for Chicago brunch — we tried the Streeterville location. Didn’t expect such a crowd — waited from 11:30 AM and got seated around 12:10 PM. (Tip: join the virtual waitlist in advance!) Also, we saw a review calling it "below expectations" — so we had to see for ourselves. (No shade — I’d give it a steady 80‑ish score.) Today’s Menu 🍽️ 🍳 California Omelette Often recommended — spinach‑based omelette. Kara said it tasted like Chinese scrambled eggs with scallions! Side of American‑style salty potato cubes. 🍗 Chicken & Waffles Chicken and waffle served separate — chicken was tender. For that Southern sweet‑salty vibe, drizzle syrup yourself. Waffle was crumbly — fell apart at a touch. 🥞 Build‑Your‑Own Pancakes We added blueberries, strawberries, bananas. Decent, but the blueberry (or blueberry sauce?) was extremely sour — face‑puckering sour. ☕ Cherry Pie Latte I liked it! Sweet, though I didn’t catch much cherry flavor. 🍹 Strawberry Orange Juice / Pineapple Juice Tangy‑sweet‑tangy? Refreshing. Key Details 📍 🍴 Restaurant: Yolk – Streeterville 📍 Address: 355 E Ohio St (corner of Grand & McClurg), Chicago, IL 60611 💰 Price: $10‑20 per person. Overall, it met expectations — a reliable, no‑surprise breakfast spot. Minor gripe: even after our number was called, we waited a while to be seated (maybe just too busy). #ChicagoEats #BrunchSpot #YolkChicago #ChicagoBrunch #ReliableEats #MustTryChicago 🍯✨