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The Chocolate Sanctuary
5101 Washington St
Gurnee, IL 60031
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Brunch Menu
Wine/Cocktails
Beverages
Beer Menu
Kids Menu
Dessert Menu
Dinner Menu
Summer Bar Menu
Brunch Menu
Sunday Brunch Buffet - Sundays from 10am-3pm. $30 Adults; $10 Kids age 5-10; Kids under 5 free
Main
Waffle Pops
Assorted toppings
Featuring Assorted Scratch-Made Pastries
Doughnuts, Scones, Biscuits, Sticky Buns, Bagels, and more!
Egg/Omelette Station
Made to order with fresh ingredients of your choice
Meat Station
New York Strip, Ribs, Sausage, Bacon, Eggs Benedict
House-Made Bagels with Fresh Lox
Smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese, red onion, sliced cucumbers
Sanctuary Chocolate French Toast Bread Pudding
Sourdough and brioche bread baked in eggs, cream, and spices
Shrimp Cocktail
Charcuterie
Various seasonal meats and cheeses
Create Your Own Salad
Choose from a variety of fresh ingredients: corn, cocoa candied bacon, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and more!
Ceviche and More!
Hand-Crafted Cocktails
$9.50
The Escape Martini
Van Gogh Chocolate vodka, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, simple syrup
Truffle Martini
Godiva Chocolate, Godiva White, Vanilla vodka, a splash of Baileys
Chocolate Cherry Martini
Van Gogh Chocolate Vodka, Cherry Heering (contains nuts), Disaronno, White Creme de Cacao, Cranberry Juice, Amarena cherry
Tiramisu
Van Gogh Double Dutch Espresso Vodka, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, Vanilla Vodka, Half and Half, Cocoa Espresso Streusel
Snickers
Baileys Irish Cream, Creme de Cocoa, Frangelico
German Chocolate Cake
Absolut vodka, amaretto, Creme de Cocoa, chocolate, caramel and toasted coconut
Chocolate Raspberry Mojito
Bacardi Rum, Chocolate Trader Vic's Liquor, simple syrup, fresh lime, mint and raspberries, splash of soda water
Sanctuary Old Fashion
Ballotin Chocolate Whiskey, chocolate bitters, simple syrup, muddled orange, and Amarena cherry
Sanctuary Manhattan
Tempelton Rye, Carpano Antica Vermouth, bitters, Amarena cherry
Sunset
Malibu Coconut Rum, Cruzan Rum, Pineapple and Grenadine
French Martini
Vanilla vodka, Chambord, pineapple juice
Pear Martini
Absolut Pear Vodka, Saint Germain Elderflower Liqueur, fresh lemon, and simple syrup
Pomegranate Martini
Pama pomegranate liqueur, Cointreau, Citroen vodka, lemon juice, grapefruit juice, and orange peel
Elderflower Aperitif
Sparkling Moscato D'Asti, St. Germain, and fresh raspberry
Washington Apple Mule
Crown Royal, sour apple pucker, ginger beer, a splash of cranberry
Vesper
Kettle One, Hendricks, and Lillet
Sparkling and Blush
Mionetto Prosecco (187ml), Treviso, Italy
- Glass $8.00
Rosa Regale Sparkling Red (187ml), Piedmont, Italy
- Glass $9.00
Mionetto Prosecco (750ml), Treviso, Italy
- Bottle $42.00
Mionetto Rose, Treviso, Italy
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $42.00
Veuve Clicquot "Brut", Champagne, France
- Bottle $100.00
Laurent Perrier "Rose", Champagne, France
- Bottle $150.00
Vivalda "Nettare" Moscato d'Asti, Tuscany, Italy
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $35.00
White
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $32.00
Brassfield Sauvignon Blanc, Clearlake Oaks, California
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $35.00
Terre Gaie "Claris" Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $28.00
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Valdadige, Italy
- Glass $14.00
- Bottle $49.00
Matchbook Chardonnay, Dunnigan Hills, California
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $32.00
Robert Mondavi "Private Selection" Chardonnay, Acampo, California
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $25.00
Wonderland Project "The White Queen" Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $42.00
Jam Cellars Butter Chardonnay, Lodi, California
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $42.00
August Kessler Riesling Kabinett, Rheingau, Germany
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $35.00
Seehof Riesling Trocken, Rheinhessen, Germany
- Glass $14.00
- Bottle $49.00
Buehler White Zinfandel, Napa Valley, California
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $32.00
Red
Block Nine "Caiden's Vineyard" Pinot Noir, Napa, California
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $32.00
Meiomi Pinot Noir, St. Helena, California
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $42.00
The Velvet Devil Merlot, Quincy, Washington
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $28.00
Duckhorn "Decoy" Merlot, Sonoma County, California
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $42.00
Peirano Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, California
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $32.00
Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast, California
- Glass $13.00
- Bottle $46.00
Federalist Cabernet, Lodi, California
- Glass $13.00
- Bottle $46.00
Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Califonia
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $42.00
Villa Calcinaia "Cappone" Chianti Classico, Italy
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $39.00
J-Lohr Syrah, Paso Robles, California
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $35.00
Graffigna Malbec, Argentia
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $28.00
Rutherford Hill "Barrel Select" Red Blend, Napa Valley, California
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $42.00
Trapiche Oak Cask Red Blend, Mendoza, Argentina
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $28.00
Beran Zinfandel, Rutherford, California
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $35.00
Barossa Valley Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $32.00
Hess Select "Treo" Red Blend, California
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $42.00
After Dinner
Dow's 10 Year Tawny Port (3 oz Pour)
- Glass $10.00
Dow's 20 Year Tawny Port (3 oz Pour)
- Glass $13.00
Dow's 30 Year Tawny Port (3 oz Pour)
- Glass $24.00
Dow's 40 Year Tawny Port (3 oz Pour)
- Glass $36.00
100 Years of Dow's (3/4 oz of the 10, 20, 30 & 40)
- Glass $30.00
Mer Soleil "Late Harvest" Viognier, Santa Lucia Highlands, California
- Bottle $40.00
Trentadue "Chocolate Amore", Alexander Valley, California
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $36.00
Inniskillin Vidal Icewine, Niagara, Canada
- Bottle $55.00
Cocoa di Vine Chocolate, Florida
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $36.00
Draft Beer
Alagash White (5.1%) White Wheat
$6.00
creamy, citrus, coriander, hint of banana and clove
Krombacher (4.8%) Pilsner
$5.00
clean, crisp, malty
Rotating Season Draft
$7.00
Ask server for details
Craft Bottle Beer
Great Lakes Eliot Ness (6.15%) Amber Lager
$5.00
smooth & malty
Vandermill Totally Roasted (6.8%) Cider
$5.00
cinnamon, pecan, vanilla
Lagunitas Indian Pale Ale (6.2%)
$5.00
white wine, gooseberry, lemon grass, pineapple, melon
Merlin Nitro Milk Stout (5.5%)
$6.00
full body, smooth, creamy, oat, cocoa, coffee
St. Archer Gold (4.2%) Lager
$5.00
light bodied, crisp, dry finish
Dessert
Grasshopper
$10.00
Crème de Menthe, White Crème de Cacao, Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Pink Squirrel
$10.00
Crème de Noyaux, White Crème de Cacao, Homemade Vanilla Ice Ceam
Brandy Alexander
$10.00
Chistian Brothers Brandy, Dark Crème de Cacao, Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Beer Float
$10.00
Chocolate Beer, Monin Dark Chocolate sauce, Homemade Vanilla Ice cream
Tumbleweed
$10.00
Kahlua, White Creme de Cacao, Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Specialty Drinks
Espresso Flavors: Columbie, Ethiopian, Florio, Mexique, Decaf, Jamacia Blue (+$5)
Hot Chocolate
$3.50Affogato
$4.50Americano
$3.50Cappuccino
$4.50Espresso
$3.00Espresso Double
$4.50Latte
$4.50Mocha
$4.50Macchiato
$4.50Italian Sodas
$3
Blueberry
Caramel
Cherry
Chocolate
Hazelnut
Lemon
cream upon request
Lavender
cream upon request
Raspberry
Vanilla
Milkshakes and Malts
$5
Banana
Caramel
Chocolate
Hazelnut
Mixed Berry
Oreo
Strawberry
Vanilla
White Chocolate
Draft Beer
Revolution Anti-Hero 6.7% Indian Pale Ale
$6.00
crispy, clean, bitter, citrus and floral notes
Alagash White 5.1% White Wheat
$5.00
creamy, citrus, coriander, hint of banana and clove
Krombacher 4.8% Pilsner
$6.00
clean, crisp, malty
Craft Bottle Beer
Great Lakes Eliot Ness (6.15%) Amber Lager
$5.00
Smooth and malty. Pairing; turkey burger and chicken pot pie
Daisy Cutter 5.2% Indian Pale Ale
$5.00
blended pine, citrus, papaya, mango, biscuit, dry
Two Brothers Pinball 5.4% American Pale Ale
$5.00
tropical citrus fruits, hoppy, sweet
Snaggle Tooth Bandana 6.5% American Pale Ale
$5.00
grapefruit, pineapple, mango, subtle malt
Vandermill Totally Roasted Cider
$7.00
Cinnamon, pecan, vanilla, refreshing. Pairing; salads, Sakura pork chop
Lagunitas IPA (6.2%) India Pale Ale
$5.00
Caramel and malty. Pairing; charcuterie plate, calamari, ceviche, and popcorn shrimp
Merlin Nitro Milk Stout 5.5%
$6.00
full body, smooth, creamy, oat, cocoa, coffee
St. Archer Gold 4.2%
$5.00
light bodied, crisp, dry finish
Choice of Entrée
$7.50; Please Select One:
Two Mini Cheeseburgers
served on soft brioche rolls
Grilled Cheese
Triangle shaped grilled cheese, cheddar and swiss on housemade brioche
Crispy Chicken Strips
3 pieces of hand breaded chicken breast
Mac and Cheese
The cheesiest Mac-n-Cheese ever made
Spaghetti
served with butter or housemade marinara sauce
The Last Indulgence
Baked Alaska
$15.00
Valrhona chocolate cake topped with house-made ice cream and encased in meringue toasted at the table. Ask you server about todays ice cream flavor
Slice of Heaven
$12.00
Layers of rich chocolate cake and semi-sweet Valrhona Madagascar chocolate ganache. Topped with chocolate buttercream and served with fresh whipped cream and sliced strawberries
Beignets
$12.00
Four light and airy doughnuts. Accompanied with fresh berry jam, spiced chocolate sauce, and creme anglaise
White Chocolate Creme Brulee
$8.00
With grilled peaches
Cup of Ice Cream
$7.00
Choice of chocolate, vanilla, or flavor of the day
Appetizers
Meatballs**
$14.00
Three beef meatballs, parmesan, oregano, basil, capers, garlic crostini, marinara
- Add Meatball (Each)
- $3.00
Fried Brussel Sprouts**
$10.00
Served with a honey cocoa balsamic sauce
Baby Back Ribs**
$19.00
Double Chocolate Stout BBQ sauce
Popcorn Cauliflower
$13.00
Scallions, sesame seeds, sweet Thai chili dipping sauce, pickled onions
Scallop Poke**
$18.00
Marinated sea scallops, avocado, pineapple relish, cocoa dusted wonton chips
Fresh Fried Calamari
$17.00
Marinara, lemon caper aioli
Monthly Cheese Plate**
Three cheeses of the month accompanied by mixed nuts, honey, house made jam, Valrhona chocolate, toasted brioche
- MP
Flatbreads
CBR (Chicken, Bacon, Ranch)**
$15.00
Chicken, cocoa candied bacon, ranch, smoked cheddar, micro greens
Caprese**
$15.00
Cocoa balsamic, heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella
Arugula Prosciutto
$15.00
Arugula, goat cheese, prosciutto, olive oil
Poached Pear**
$15.00
White wine poached pear, brie, candied pecans, honey
Salads & Soups
Salad Enhancements: Chicken* $9, Shrimp $8, Salmon $10, Steak* $13, Cocoa Candied Bacon $5
Sanctuary Salad**
Romaine, field greens, sweet corn, avocado, cocoa candied bacon, tomatoes, hearts of palm, cheddar, herb parmesan croutons, cocoa vinaigrette
- Full $12.00
- Side $6.00
Watermelon Caprese**
Watermelon, fresh mozzarella cheese, cocoa balsamic, fresh basil
- Full $12.00
- Side $7.00
Caesar Salad
Romaine, shaved parmesan, herb parmesan croutons, caesar dressing, anchovy upon request
- Full $12.00
- Side $6.00
Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad**
Spinach, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, seasonal fruit, cocoa spiced fried leeks, lemon poppyseed vinaigrette
- Full $12.00
- Side $6.00
Beet Salad**
Baby arugula, roasted beets, brûléed goat cheese, pesto (contains nuts), candied walnuts, cocoa vinaigrette, cocoa balsamic glaze
- Full $14.00
- Side $7.00
Cocoa Spiced Butternut Squash Soup**
- Bowl $7.00
- Cup $5.00
Today's Sanctuary Soup
- Bowl $7.00
- Cup $5.00
Plant Based
Plant Based Burger
$15.00
Lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, parmesan spinach pesto with no nuts, choice of cheese
Eggplant Lasagna**
$18.00
Eggplant "noodles", house-made marinara Beyond Italian sausage, Vegan cocoa cashew ricotta
Cauliflower Grits
$16.00
Topped with crispy mushrooms, spinach
Burgers
served with choice of Sanctuary seasoned potato chips, house-made french fries, or baked parmesan steak fries
The Sanctuary Burger* **
$17.00
10 oz steak burger, crispy onion rings, cocoa candied bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, mole mayo (contains nuts)
Smash Burger*
$16.00
Double stacked 5 oz patties, smoked cheddar cheese, thick cut bacon, BBQ mayo
Poultry
Mole Chicken**
$24.00
Chicken breast, mole sauce (traditional Mexican sauce: chocolate, bread crumbs, nuts, and assorted peppers), arepa con queso, toasted sesame seeds, almonds
Duck Confit
$26.00
Duck legs served with baby squash medley, duck fat roasted herb potatoes, pan sauce
Chicken Romano**
$22.00
Fried chicken breast with fresh mozzarella on top of an arugula and cherry tomato salad, chive oil, cocoa balsamic
Beef & Pork
All steaks are rubbed with our house spiced cocoa rub. Enhancements: Chicken* $9, Shrimp $8, Salmon $10, Cocoa Candied Bacon $5
8 oz Hanger* **
$33.00
Roasted fingerling potatoes, cocoa nib chimichurri, seasonal mushroom medley
6 oz Filet* **
$42.00
Garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus, demi glace
12 oz Angus NY Strip* **
$37.00
Lyonnaise potatoes with caramelized onions, roasted broccoli, cognac cream sauce
14 oz Frenched Bone-In Pork Chop*
$29.00
Baked potato, green beans, mustard sauce
Rack of Lamb* **
$47.00
Herb crusted lamb rack, cauliflower puree, glazed carrots, cocoa balsamic sauce
Seafood
Cacao Nib Crusted Salmon**
$33.00
Organic Superior Fresh Atlantic Salmon with a cacao nib panko citrus zest crust, cous-cous, carrot puree, brussel sprouts, cocoa-candied bacon, citrus beurre blanc
Mahi Mahi**
$37.00
White chocolate macadamia nut streusel, coconut cilantro lime rice, pineapple mango relish
Shrimp de Jonghe
$24.00
Buttered shrimp, herb and sherry ritz cracker crumb, green bean almondine salad, dijon vinaigrette
Seared Sea Scallops**
$35.00
Warm corn pudding, brown butter sauce
Steelhead Trout
$30.00
Served with a spring pea truffle sauce, roasted fingerling potatoes, shitake mushrooms
Cocoa Spiced Fried Walleye
$33.00
House-made slaw, choice of potato
House Made Pasta
can be prepared with gluten free penne, upon request
Fettuccini Alfredo
$26.00
Fettuccini, alfredo sauce, grilled crostini. Choice of blackened chicken or blackened shrimp
Deconstructed Ravioli**
$26.00
Layers of tomato vodka sauce, cocoa ricotta, chive oil, pulled short rib
Spaghetti Carbonara**
$26.00
Cocoa bacon lardons, sous vide egg yolk, parmesan cream sauce
Side Options
Brussels Sprouts and Candied Bacon
$6.00Corn Pudding
$6.00Baked Potato
$4.00Glazed Carrots
$7.00Baby Squash Medley
$6.00Lyonnaise Potatoes
$6.00Garlic Mashed Potato
$5.00Roasted Broccoli
$7.00Mac and Cheese
$7.00Grilled Asparagus
$7.00Green Beans
$7.00Mushroom Medley
$6.00
*Advisory: Item contains or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness. **Denotes Sanctuary signature cocoa infused dishes. Some signature dishes can be made without cocoa upon request
Main
Meatballs
$14.00
Three beef meatballs, parmesan, oregano, basil, capers, garlic crostini, marinara
- Add Meatball (Each)
- $3.00
Fried Brussel Sprouts**
$10.00
Honey cocoa balsamic sauce
Baby Back Ribs**
$19.00
Double Chocolate Stout BBQ sauce
Popcorn Cauliflower
$13.00
Scallions, sesame seeds, sweet Thai chili dipping sauce, pickled onions
Onion Rings**
$12.00
Krombacher tempura battered onion rings, parmesan ranch, cocoa chipotle ketchup
Fresh Fried Calamari
$17.00
Marinara, lemon caper aioli
Sanctuary Sliders**
$14.00
Two slider versions of our classic house burger. Mini steak burger patties, crispy onion rings, cocoa candied bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, mole mayo (contains nuts)
Cheese and Charcuterie Plate**
$15.00
Assorted cheeses and meats, mixed nuts, honey, house made jam, Valrhona chocolate, toasted brioche
CBR (Chicken, Bacon, Ranch) Flatbread**
$15.00
Chicken, cocoa candied bacon, ranch, smoked cheddar, micro greens
Caprese Flatbread**
$15.00
Cocoa balsamic, heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella
Arugula Prosciutto Flatbread
$15.00
Arugula, goat cheese, prosciutto, olive oil
Poached Pear Flatbread
$15.00
White wine poached pear, brie, candied pecans, honey
Cocoa Dusted Chips**
$6.00
**Denotes Sanctuary signature cocoa infused dishes. Some signature dishes can be made without cocoa upon request
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Dessert
Meals
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday:
10:00am - 2:00pm
4:00pm - 9:00pm
About Us
The Chocolate Sanctuary is an escape from the ordinary, providing a sanctuary for diners during at all hours of the day. From an early-morning mocha and fresh pastry, to fresh, exotic salads and amazing burgers, to long evenings of shared plates, paired wines and new flavors. Chef Ahmed’s menu celebrates the cocoa bean in its many forms – diners will find a variety of beautifully plated main courses, appetizers and desserts that incorporate the restaurant’s namesake ingredient alongside delicious options where chocolate is optional – or non-existent.