Broken Yolk Cafe to Open Lafayette Location
The San Diego-founded breakfast chain plans its first Indiana restaurant on South Street in Lafayette.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Broken Yolk Cafe will open its first Indiana location in Lafayette on November 16, 2026, in front of Target on South Street. Planning for the restaurant has been underway for more than a year.
Why it matters
The opening adds a breakfast chain with a long history to Lafayette's dining options and marks the brand's expansion into Indiana. The chain already operates 42 locations across five states.
The chain operates 42 locations across five states, and the Lafayette restaurant will be open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The original location opened in 1979 in San Diego's Pacific Beach neighborhood.
The players
Broken Yolk Cafe
A breakfast restaurant chain founded in 1979 in San Diego's Pacific Beach neighborhood, now operating 42 locations across five states.
The details
The restaurant's menu includes classic American breakfast dishes, eggs Benedict, burgers made with 8 oz. patties, and California-inspired Mexican fare. No tickets or registration are required to attend the opening, and the first 250 people who register on the app will receive free pancakes for a year.
Timeline
1979: The original Broken Yolk Cafe opens in San Diego's Pacific Beach neighborhood.
More than a year before November 2026: Planning for the Lafayette location begins.
November 16, 2026: The Lafayette location opens to the public.
Market Landscape
The Lafayette location extends a chain founded in San Diego in 1979 into Indiana, its first location in the state. With 42 locations across five states, the brand continues to expand its regional footprint.
Lafayette diners will have a new option for breakfast and lunch, with the restaurant open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Those who register on the app before the first 250 spots fill can receive free pancakes for a year.
The takeaway
Diners planning to visit the Lafayette location on opening day should note that no tickets or registration are required to attend. Registering on the app early can secure free pancakes for a year for the first 250 people.
Further reading
For other new restaurant debuts and shutterings in the area, see Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WLFI News 18.
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