We take the most important meal of the day pretty seriously here in Buffalo, and while there’s certainly no shortage of delicious breakfast food at our local restaurants, there are a few that really stand out as exceptional. If you haven’t yet enjoyed a morning meal at The Poked Yolk, you’re really missing out.

You’ll find The Poked Yolk at 3100 Transit Road in West Seneca.

Google Maps Inside this unassuming building lies some of the best breakfasts on the planet.

The restaurant was opened in 2014 by Jim Vaughan, who ran restaurants in Las Vegas for a decade before he and his wife moved home to Buffalo to raise their family.

Paul D. / TripAdvisor Since moving back, their family has been expanded by one sweet little girl, joining their other two kids.

Along with being absolutely delicious, the food here is very creative.

The Poked Yolk Facebook This is the Peanut Butter Jammin’ Waffle, which is as good as it looks.

The hearty breakfast fare is served daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m…

The Poked Yolk Facebook

…or you can get lunch if you’re so inclined.

The Poked Yolk Facebook

While there are definitely hints of Vegas sophistication, the eatery itself is welcoming and unpretentious.

management / TripAdvisor

Everything is made from scratch here, and the team is happy to accommodate special requests.

management / TripAdvisor You’ll find gluten-free and vegetarian options on the menu as well.

If you’ve never enjoyed a meal at The Poked Yolk, check it out as soon as possible. In a city full of wonderful breakfast options, sometimes gems like this stay off the radar.

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Inside this unassuming building lies some of the best breakfasts on the planet.

Paul D. / TripAdvisor

Since moving back, their family has been expanded by one sweet little girl, joining their other two kids.

The Poked Yolk Facebook

This is the Peanut Butter Jammin’ Waffle, which is as good as it looks.

management / TripAdvisor

You’ll find gluten-free and vegetarian options on the menu as well.

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