Benedicts is my first choice for breakfast in the area with a marvelous menu filled with interesting choices including a number of different style eggs benedicts, omelets, stratas, wraps, specialty eggs, and the list goes on and on. The hardest part of eating here is deciding what to get :) Intellegensia coffee with real cream served in pitchers are just the beginning of a great experience!
They are also open for dinner a few nights a week, and again, they are a top choice for both ambiance and excellent food!
Benedict's La Strata
815-459-6500
Located in the heart of downtown Crystal Lake, Benedict's La Strata is a very large restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The best feature: You can dine rain or shine, inside or outside under a canopy.
- Fax: 815-459-6501
- Hours: Mon - Thu, 7am - 2:30pm; Fri - Sat, 7am - 10pm; Sun, closed
- Payments accepted: Cash, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- General services: Eat-in
- Parking: Free lot, On-street: free
- Price level: $$
- Reservations: Accepted
- Features: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Group-friendly, Lunch, Outdoor seating
- Atmosphere: Quiet

Kate, I love all their menu items. Both breakfast & lunch selection is excellent, but "top choice" for "ambiance" ??? I don't think so. Nothing wrong with the decor etc, but not top choice.