Benedict's La Strata
4.3
from - Brink Street Market
- 40 N. Williams St.
- Crystal Lake, IL 60014
- 815-459-6500
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
John and Sara Pilafas took their breakfast, brunch and lunch expertise from Benedict’s Eggs and More in East Dundee and have put it to good use at Benedict’s La Strata in downtown Crystal Lake. Start on a pot of Intelligentsia coffee as you cruise the menu, which includes 10 spins on the eggs benedict, including surf 'n' turf, as well as Italian stratas (layered, baked casseroles) and perfectly executed breakfast items like omelets, frittatas, waffles and pancakes. Other eats range from traditional ham and eggs to cherry-stuffed French toast to colossal sticky buns.
For lunch, 11 sandwiches, plus grilled panini, wraps, salads and homemade soups like mushroom-brie bisque round out the menu. Coffee creations and classic brunch coolers like bloody marys and peach bellinis round out the beverage options. A mere half block from the Raue Center for the Arts, Benedict's should do nicely when it begins dinner service on Thursday through Saturday nights in spring 2008.
For lunch, 11 sandwiches, plus grilled panini, wraps, salads and homemade soups like mushroom-brie bisque round out the menu. Coffee creations and classic brunch coolers like bloody marys and peach bellinis round out the beverage options. A mere half block from the Raue Center for the Arts, Benedict's should do nicely when it begins dinner service on Thursday through Saturday nights in spring 2008.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Williams St and Brink St.
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street
- Public Transportation:
- 2 blocks south of Crystal Lake Metra station
The Basics
- Hours:
- 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday through Saturday; dinner 5-10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday (begining in spring, 2008)
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary and American Traditional and Classic
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Breakfast served all day
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9). Breakfast and lunch average $6.95-$9
- Reservations:
- Priority Seating
- Alcohol:
- Beer and Wine. Plus brunch beverages including bloody marys, mimosas and bellinis
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- Entire space is rentable for afternoon affairs and catering
- Features:
- Catering
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Cash, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 75
- Seating :
- 80 inside; 75 outside
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By Harley_Rider from McHenry County, November 13, 2009
A nice place for lunch or dinner. Some unique items on the menu (there is cantalop melon in the cole slaw...very tasty!). Parking can be a bit of ...
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"Yum yum yum!"
By Eddie from Lincoln Park, October 3, 2009
Benedict's is always a good choice for lunch or brunch, but especially brunch. They have so many takes on frittatas, stratas, omelets, french toas...
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"Impressed"
By flygal from McHenry, April 3, 2008
I have visited Benedicts Lastrata on numerous occasions already for breakfast and for lunch. I have been there with and without my kids and have a...
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