You’ve been hearing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day for most of your life. Yet, many Nutmeggers still rely on that early run through the D&D drive-thru to get through the morning or, even worse, skip breakfast completely. Change your routine and treat yourself to a top-notch morning meal at this colorful breakfast cafe in New London.

The Yolk Cafe is not your ordinary breakfast spot. Immediately recognizable by its bright yellow exterior, this Connecticut eatery will change the way you think about your first meal of the day.

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Take a seat on a stool at the counter where you’ll have a front-row seat to the bustling action in the kitchen. The cheerful atmosphere at this breakfast cafe is contagious. It will give you a boost of energy before you even take your first sip of coffee.

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Or slide into a wooden booth and enjoy your meal at a table for two or four. During warm weather, the breakfast crowd often spills outside to several picnic tables in front of the eatery.

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Not only does the Yolk Cafe have a pleasant atmosphere, it also serves happy food. Order anything on the menu and you’ll be smiling after the very first bite.

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While you can find all of your breakfast favorites like eggs and pancakes, there are creative options that will tempt your taste buds further. Omelettes and scrambles are full of flavor at this spot.

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If you prefer a sweeter meal to start your day, the apple crisp French Toast is just what you need. Bring the whole family, there are even smaller plates tailor-made for the little ones in your life.

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Mouth-watering specials round out the menu and if you’re not an early riser, the Yolk Cafe serves lunch too! Visit the little yellow eatery Wednesday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Google Images/Hart Wells Find the Yolk Cafe at 825 Montauk Ave., New London, CT 06320. Learn more and check out their full menu on their website.

Have you ever eaten at this yummy breakfast cafe? If you’re a really adventurous diner, then you’ll want to add these insane foods to your dining bucket list.

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Find the Yolk Cafe at 825 Montauk Ave., New London, CT 06320. Learn more and check out their full menu on their website.

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