The Toasted Yolk – American
This sun-drenched brunch haven hums with social energy, inviting guests to indulge in a playful menu where the aroma of cinnamon-dusted churro donuts meets the spicy sizzle of Nashville hot chicken. Golden yolks and creamy grits anchor a vibrant spread that ranges from zesty brisket tacos to crispy fried banana peppers, creating a spirited atmosphere where every bite celebrates the art of the leisurely morning meal.
207 East Shore Drive https://thetoastedyolk.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for perfectly cooked meals and generous portions, guests consistently praise the high quality of the food and the memorable dining experience. Reviewers highlight the prompt, knowledgeable service provided by attentive staff who ensure every visit runs smoothly. The inviting ambiance further enhances the evening, creating a warm atmosphere that diners frequently recommend for a standout dinner.
Menu
Sharables
- Churro-Style Donuts: Cake donuts dusted with cinnamon and sugar, served with caramel dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Blueberry Donuts: Two cake donuts with blueberries, served with warm blueberry compote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fried Banana Peppers: Sliced banana peppers lightly breaded and fried, served with house-made dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Yolk Favorites
- Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffles: Hand-breaded chicken tenders, waffles, diced jalapeños, cheddar cheese, hot honey, choice of grits or hashbrown casserole Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Yolk Lover's Breakfast: Two eggs, choice of breakfast meat, choice of grits or hashbrown casserole, and one pancake or French toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burrito: Three eggs scrambled, green chiles, onions, potatoes, sausage, cheddar cheese, salsa, house-made queso, pico de gallo, choice of grits or hashbrown casserole Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Brisket Tacos: Two flour tortillas, 12-hour smoked lean brisket, scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa, choice of grits or hashbrown casserole Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Avocado Toast: Grilled artisan bread, mashed avocado, pico de gallo, two eggs, spring mix salad, lemon za’atar vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- The Toasted Yolk: Two slices of sourdough bread grilled with an egg in the middle, choice of breakfast meat, choice of grits or hashbrown casserole Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Shrimp N Grits: Cheese grits, sautéed garlic shrimp, bacon, cilantro, diced tomatoes, dash of cayenne Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Arnolds
- Southern Fried Arnold: Two biscuit halves, hand-breaded chicken tenders, two poached eggs, country sausage gravy Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Classic Arnold: Two English muffin halves, Canadian bacon, two poached eggs, hollandaise sauce Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Southwestern Arnold: Two English muffin halves, sausage, onion, jalapeños, two poached eggs, house-made queso Available at: breakfast, brunch
- West Coast Arnold: Two English muffin halves, Cajun turkey, bacon, guacamole, tomato, two poached eggs, Cholula ranch Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Alaskan Arnold: Two English muffin halves, salmon, spinach, two poached eggs, hollandaise sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Healthy Horizons
- Cali Fresh Omelette: Four-egg omelette, spinach, sautéed mushrooms, broccoli, tomatoes, feta, buttermilk biscuit, choice of grits or hashbrown casserole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Yogurt Parfait: Vanilla yogurt, fresh berries, granola Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Southwest Breakfast Bowl: Kale, quinoa, bulgur wheat, brown rice, chicken sausage, cherry tomatoes, black beans, jalapeños, tomatillo salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo, two eggs Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Garden Breakfast Bowl: Kale, quinoa, bulgur wheat, brown rice, cherry tomatoes, onions, spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, lemon za’atar vinaigrette, sliced avocado Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Brunch Indulgences
- Signature Fire Roasted Peach Cobbler French Toast: French toast, grilled fire-roasted peaches, house-made raspberry Melba sauce, granola, powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast: Three pieces of sourdough French toast, whipped butter, powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Belgian Waffle: Belgian waffle, whipped butter, powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Signature Lemon Ricotta & Poppy Seed Pancakes: Two pancakes, lemon ricotta, poppy seeds, honey blueberry sauce, whipped cream, lemon zest Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Buttermilk Pancakes: Two fluffy buttermilk pancakes, whipped butter Available at: breakfast, brunch
Omelettes & Scrambles
- Double Decker Omelette: Four-egg omelette, sausage, bacon, ham, jalapeños, onions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, buttermilk biscuit Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Rocky Mountain Omelette: Four-egg omelette, ham, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, Monterey Jack cheese, buttermilk biscuit Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegetable Scramble: Four eggs scrambled, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, Monterey Jack cheese, house-made queso, buttermilk biscuit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cowboy Scramble: Two split buttermilk biscuits, bacon, sausage, ham, onions, four eggs scrambled, country sausage gravy Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Brisket Scramble: Four eggs scrambled, 12-hour smoked lean brisket, jalapeños, onions, cheddar cheese, house-made queso, buttermilk biscuit Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch
Morning Classics
- Hot Honey Chicken & Yolk Biscuit Sandwich: Grilled biscuit, hand-breaded chicken tender, fried egg, hot honey, choice of grits or hashbrown casserole Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham & Eggs: Two grilled ham slices, two eggs, choice of grits or hashbrown casserole Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Two Eggs Breakfast Deluxe: Two eggs, choice of breakfast meat, buttermilk biscuit, choice of grits or hashbrown casserole Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Biscuit and Gravy with Eggs: Two buttermilk biscuits, country sausage gravy, two eggs Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pork Chop Breakfast: Two 5 oz. bone-in pork chops, two eggs, buttermilk biscuit, choice of grits or hashbrown casserole Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Yolkwich: Two eggs, cheddar cheese, sliced tomatoes, three slices of bacon, sourdough toast, choice of grits or hashbrown casserole Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sandwiches
- Fried Chicken Sandwich: Hand-breaded chicken breast, fried onion strings, dill pickles, BBQ ranch, grilled pretzel bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben: Thinly sliced pastrami, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, Swiss cheese, grilled rye bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT: Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, grilled sourdough bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yolk Burger: Half-pound USDA Choice burger, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Club Sandwich: Ham, Cajun turkey, bacon, Swiss and cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, grilled sourdough bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Club Sandwich: Cajun turkey, thick-cut bacon, sliced avocado, lettuce, tomato, honey mustard, Swiss cheese, wheat berry bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Southern Fried Chicken Salad: Mixed greens, hand-breaded chicken tenders, tomatoes, cucumbers, mixed cheeses, house-made croutons, honey mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Salad: Spring mix, tomatoes, capers, red onions, lemon za’atar vinaigrette, grilled marinated salmon Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cilantro Salad: Spring mix, grilled shrimp, cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, feta, tortilla strips, lemon za’atar vinaigrette Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Chicken Salad: Mixed greens, grilled chicken, feta, tomatoes, kalamata olives, pepperoncini peppers, red onions, Greek dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Strawberry Field Salad: Mixed greens, grilled chicken, strawberries, feta, candied pecans, blackberry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Jackie's Morning Rita: Patrón Silver Tequila, Grand Marnier, orange juice, lime juice, simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Paloma: Lunazul Tequila Blanco, grapefruit juice, lime juice, simple syrup
- Sangria: Red wine, sparkling wine, fresh fruit
- Moscow Mule: Grey Goose Vodka, ginger beer, fresh lime juice
- Arnie's Berry Bolt: Green tea energizer, blueberries, passion fruit puree, Topo Chico, lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Chai Latte: Chai latte, vanilla, hibiscus-infused cold foam
- The Toasted Yolk Coffee: Baileys, Kahlúa, Frangelico, coffee, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Signature Cheese Grits Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Hashbrown Casserole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Junkyard Hashbrown Casserole: Hashbrown casserole with chili or queso, onions, and jalapeños Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about The Toasted Yolk
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include Churro-Style Donuts, Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffles, Brisket Tacos, Shrimp N Grits, and the Southern Fried Arnold.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews mention no specific concerns, instead consistently praising the high-quality food, generous portions, and prompt, knowledgeable service.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The restaurant is currently operational, with location details and full menu information available through their official website.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- With a 4.0/5 rating, guests recommend this spot for its inviting ambiance, high-quality food, and attentive service during memorable meals.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant stands out for its playful brunch menu featuring churro donuts, Nashville hot chicken, and diverse dietary options.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include the Garden Breakfast Bowl, while keto, gluten-free, and low-carb choices feature bacon and the Greek Chicken Salad.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This restaurant offers a casual, spirited brunch atmosphere with a playful menu and an inviting, social environment for leisurely meals.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a 4.0/5 rating and moderate ($$) pricing, guests report good value through perfectly cooked meals and generous portions.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The Toasted Yolk is a moderate-priced ($$) American restaurant specializing in a variety of breakfast and brunch dishes.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports numerous diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, mediterranean, high-protein, low-carb, dairy-free, and pescatarian options.
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