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Broken Yolk Cafe Opens in Irvine with Free Pancakes for First 100 Customers
08.08.24
Southern California's beloved breakfast spot, Broken Yolk Cafe, is set to open its newest location on Barranca Parkway in Irvine at the Crossroads Shopping Center on Tuesday, August 13. On opening day, the first 100 customers will win a year of free pancakes.
Broken Yolk Cafe was one of the first full-service restaurants to thrive in the breakfast and lunch scene. The restaurant has redefined brunch from a special occasion meal to an everyday delight, pioneering a segment that continues to grow in popularity.
Leading the new Irvine location is experienced local restaurateur and Broken Yolk Cafe franchisee Mike DiNorscia. DiNorscia is also the founder and CEO of Grain & Grit Collective, which operates four other Broken Yolk Cafes in the City of Orange, Costa Mesa, Buena Park, and Phoenix, as well as several popular restaurants in San Diego, including two locations of Carnitas’ Snack Shack, the Little Italy Food Hall, Not Not Tacos, Basta by Sam the Cooking Guy, CooCoo’s Nest, and Samburgers.
The Irvine Broken Yolk Cafe will feature an extensive house-made breakfast, brunch, and lunch menu, plus exclusive mimosa flights, Bloody Marys, and other specialty items. Breakfast favorites include six signature benedict options, omelets, skillets, and griddle favorites like waffles, pancakes, and French toast, including a French toast sampler. For lunch, the menu includes sandwiches, wraps, and burgers. Those into a boozy brunch should not miss the exclusive Megamosa®, a mix of Wycliff champagne topped with fresh orange juice served in a 12-ounce Pilsner.
The expansive space boasts 4,700 square feet of indoor dining and a well-appointed 1,400-square-foot patio. It is designed to be comfortable and inviting, with a relaxed atmosphere. Broken Yolk Cafe is more than just a dining space; it is a gathering spot for friends, families, and communities, where conversations flow and memories are made, from casual weekday breakfasts to leisurely weekend brunches.
With a focus on service and hospitality, DiNorscia has spent his career dedicated to the restaurant industry with a values-focused approach, which extends into his personal life as a mentor to young athletes and an active father of three boys. Broken Yolk Cafe is an extension of those values and an opportunity to serve the local community.
Broken Yolk Cafe supports the following community programs:
- San Diego Blood Bank—Partners since 2020, Broken Yolk Cafe provides free entrees to anyone who donates during November and December. BYC also hosts mobile blood drives throughout the year, proudly saving 118,000 lives through 39,311 units donated thus far.
- Salute to Service - Held annually on Veteran's Day, this event features guest speakers, military displays, and tributes to service members. The historic USS Midway hosts the event to express gratitude for the sacrifices made by those in the armed forces
- Susan G. Komen - In October, BYC wears pink! Committed to breast cancer awareness and education continues throughout the year with dine out nights where 25% of profits are donated to local chapters. Broken Yolk Cafe also sponsors the More Than Pink Walk, which raises money for research, care, community support and advocacy. In 2023, BYC raised over $35,000 for the cause.
- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - One of its newest community partners, Broken Yolk Cafe hosts blood drives throughout the Las Vegas metro area, in a collective effort to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by blood cancers.
Broken Yolk Cafe Irvine opens to the public on August 13 and is located at 3988 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606. The hours of operation will be 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The first 100 customers to visit Broken Yolk Cafe Irvine will get a voucher for 1 free short stack per week for a year, redeemable via the Broken Yolk Cafe App.
For more information about this and other Broken Yolk Cafe locations, visit TheBrokenYolkCafe.com.
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