It seems like people want to go out and start resuming their “normal” lifestyle. Ibraham, better known as “Al,” the owner of Fairouz restaurant, is one such person. It is amazing to me to find out that he does not have a real knowledge of Mexican food and when you realize that he spends seven days a week in his own restaurant, he doesn’t have much of an opportunity to sample other fares. We decided to go out for breakfast, and the Broken Yolk was my choice.
Overall, the menu has not changed much from the first time I went to the one in Pacific Beach. But one of my favorite pancakes – the ginger one – is no longer on the menu, and I suspect there are many other items that have been replaced with other options. It is also interesting to note that after each item the amount of calories is listed. That seemed to be a factor in Al’s choice.
But before we get to that, I want to tell you some of the items that are available on their very extensive menu: There are Healthy Styles, that have a fair choice of vegan and/or vegetarian items. There is the two-egg breakfast classic. Also offered are breakfast craves, breakfast skillets, omelets, and Benedicts, south of the border, griddle favorites, including gluten-free items, French toast and crepes, and a wide variety of beverages. The lunch menu includes burgers, sandwiches, wraps, fresh salads, and soups.
Al decided that he wanted to try the Greek omelet. He mentioned that it only had 300 calories. It consisted of an egg-white omelet filled with spinach, tomatoes, feta cheese, and kalamata olives. It was listed as “vegetarian.” He was offered toast, hash brown or French fried potatoes, or fruit. He chose the toast and French fries. He said that it was delicious, and would order it again.
I ordered the huevos ranchero omelet, which was served on a grilled corn tortilla, with two eggs cooked over medium, homemade ranchero sauce, and served with Mexican rice and refried beans, with a dab of guacamole on the top. It stated that that item was 650 calories. I elected to have only the rice instead of the beans. I also had my choice of flour or corn tortillas and chose corn.
The ranchero sauce was good – a little spicy. I gave a bite to Al so that he could see what the spice tasted like and he said it was wonderful.
Al ordered coffee with his meal, and the server kept refilling his cup so it never got cold. I ordered tea and was given the choice of green tea, black tea, chamomile, or orange and spice herbal tea. I chose the orange and spice tea and it was served on a plate with two tea bags, three honey packets, extra hot water, and a wedge of lemon.
Even though many years have passed since my first visit to the Broken Yolk, I am happy to say that the quality has not changed. I would go there again without hesitation. With as many items on the menu for all tastes and restrictions, it would be a place that would satisfy everyone. The service was good. The server was friendly. It was a delightful way to start out the day.
BROKEN YOLK CAFÉ
Where: 3577 Midway Drive.
Contact: thebrokenyolkcafe.com, 619-358-9966.
