The Chocolate Sanctuary Menu

5101 Washington St, Gurnee, IL 60031
  • Hand-Crafted Cocktails

    • 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

      $8.00
    • Rosa Regale Sparkling Red (187ml), Piedmont, Italy

      $9.00
    • Mionetto Prosecco (750ml), Treviso, Italy

      $42.00
    • Mionetto Rose, Treviso, Italy

      $12.00
    • Veuve Clicquot "Brut", Champagne, France

      $100.00
    • Laurent Perrier "Rose", Champagne, France

      $150.00
    • Vivalda "Nettare" Moscato D'Asti, Tuscany, Italy

      $10.00
  • White

    • Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

      $9.00
    • Brassfield Sauvignon Blanc, Clearlake Oaks, California

      $10.00
    • Terre Gaie "Claris" Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy

      $8.00
    • Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Valdadige, Italy

      $14.00
    • Matchbook Chardonnay, Dunnigan Hills, California

      $9.00
    • Robert Mondavi "Private Selection" Chardonnay, Acampo, California

      $7.00
    • Wonderland Project "The White Queen" Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California

      $12.00
    • Jam Cellars Butter Chardonnay, Lodi, California

      $12.00
    • August Kessler Riesling Kabinett, Rheingau, Germany

      $10.00
    • Seehof Riesling Trocken, Rheinhessen, Germany

      $14.00
    • Buehler White Zinfandel, Napa Valley, California

      $9.00
  • Red

    • Block Nine "Caiden's Vineyard" Pinot Noir, Napa, California

      $9.00
    • Meiomi Pinot Noir, St. Helena, California

      $12.00
    • The Velvet Devil Merlot, Quincy, Washington

      $8.00
    • Duckhorn "Decoy" Merlot, Sonoma County, California

      $12.00
    • Peirano Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, California

      $9.00
    • Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast, California

      $13.00
    • Federalist Cabernet, Lodi, California

      $13.00
    • Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Califonia

      $12.00
    • Villa Calcinaia "Cappone" Chianti Classico, Italy

      $11.00
    • J-Lohr Syrah, Paso Robles, California

      $10.00
    • Graffigna Malbec, Argentia

      $8.00
    • Rutherford Hill "Barrel Select" Red Blend, Napa Valley, California

      $12.00
    • Trapiche Oak Cask Red Blend, Mendoza, Argentina

      $8.00
    • Beran Zinfandel, Rutherford, California

      $10.00
    • Barossa Valley Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia

      $9.00
    • Hess Select "Treo" Red Blend, California

      $12.00
  • After Dinner

    • Dow's 10 Year Tawny Port (3 Oz Pour)

      $10.00
    • Dow's 20 Year Tawny Port (3 Oz Pour)

      $13.00
    • Dow's 30 Year Tawny Port (3 Oz Pour)

      $24.00
    • Dow's 40 Year Tawny Port (3 Oz Pour)

      $36.00
    • 100 Years Of Dow's (3/4 Oz Of The 10, 20, 30 & 40)

      $30.00
    • Mer Soleil "Late Harvest" Viognier, Santa Lucia Highlands, California

      $40.00
    • Trentadue "Chocolate Amore", Alexander Valley, California

      $8.00
    • Inniskillin Vidal Icewine, Niagara, Canada

      $55.00
    • Cocoa Di Vine Chocolate, Florida

      $8.00
  • Draft Beer

    • Alagash White (5.1%) White Wheat

      creamy, citrus, coriander, hint of banana and clove
      $6.00
    • Krombacher (4.8%) Pilsner

      clean, crisp, malty
      $5.00
    • Rotating Season Draft

      Ask server for details
      $7.00
  • Craft Bottle Beer

    • Great Lakes Eliot Ness (6.15%) Amber Lager

      smooth & malty
      $5.00
    • Vandermill Totally Roasted (6.8%) Cider

      cinnamon, pecan, vanilla
      $5.00
    • Lagunitas Indian Pale Ale (6.2%)

      white wine, gooseberry, lemon grass, pineapple, melon
      $5.00
    • Merlin Nitro Milk Stout (5.5%)

      full body, smooth, creamy, oat, cocoa, coffee
      $6.00
    • St. Archer Gold (4.2%) Lager

      light bodied, crisp, dry finish
      $5.00
  • Imports / Non-Alcoholic

    • Peroni Nastro Azzurro (5.1%) Lager

      $5.00
    • Krombacher NA Weizen

      $5.00
  • Dessert

    • Grasshopper

      Crème de Menthe, White Crème de Cacao, Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
      $10.00
    • Pink Squirrel

      Crème de Noyaux, White Crème de Cacao, Homemade Vanilla Ice Ceam
      $10.00
    • Brandy Alexander

      Chistian Brothers Brandy, Dark Crème de Cacao, Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
      $10.00
    • Chocolate Beer Float

      Chocolate Beer, Monin Dark Chocolate sauce, Homemade Vanilla Ice cream
      $10.00
    • Tumbleweed

      Kahlua, White Creme de Cacao, Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
      $10.00
  • Choice of Entrée

    • 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
  • Choice of Side

    • Carrots

    • Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    • Seasonal Vegetables

    • Fresh Fruit

    • French Fries

    • Cocoa-Parmesan

    • Steak Fries

    • Sweet Corn

  • Draft Beer

    • Revolution Anti-Hero 6.7% Indian Pale Ale

      crispy, clean, bitter, citrus and floral notes
      $6.00
    • Alagash White 5.1% White Wheat

      creamy, citrus, coriander, hint of banana and clove
      $5.00
    • Krombacher 4.8% Pilsner

      clean, crisp, malty
      $6.00
  • Craft Bottle Beer

    • Great Lakes Eliot Ness (6.15%) Amber Lager

      Smooth and malty. Pairing; turkey burger and chicken pot pie
      $5.00
    • Daisy Cutter 5.2% Indian Pale Ale

      blended pine, citrus, papaya, mango, biscuit, dry
      $5.00
    • Two Brothers Pinball 5.4% American Pale Ale

      tropical citrus fruits, hoppy, sweet
      $5.00
    • Snaggle Tooth Bandana 6.5% American Pale Ale

      grapefruit, pineapple, mango, subtle malt
      $5.00
    • Vandermill Totally Roasted Cider

      Cinnamon, pecan, vanilla, refreshing. Pairing; salads, Sakura pork chop
      $7.00
    • Lagunitas IPA (6.2%) India Pale Ale

      Caramel and malty. Pairing; charcuterie plate, calamari, ceviche, and popcorn shrimp
      $5.00
    • Merlin Nitro Milk Stout 5.5%

      full body, smooth, creamy, oat, cocoa, coffee
      $6.00
    • St. Archer Gold 4.2%

      light bodied, crisp, dry finish
      $5.00
  • Imports / Non-Alcoholic

    • Peroni Nastro Azzurro 5.1% Lager

      $5.00
    • Krombacher NA Weizen

      $5.00
  • Specialty Drinks

    • Hot Chocolate

      $3.50
    • Affogato

      $4.50
    • Americano

      $3.50
    • Cappuccino

      $4.50
    • Espresso

      $3.00
    • Espresso Double

      $4.50
    • Latte

      $4.50
    • Mocha

      $4.50
    • Macchiato

      $4.50
  • Italian Sodas

    • Blueberry

    • Caramel

    • Cherry

    • Chocolate

    • Hazelnut

    • Lemon

      cream upon request
    • Lavender

      cream upon request
    • Raspberry

    • Vanilla

  • Milkshakes and Malts

    • Banana

    • Caramel

    • Chocolate

    • Hazelnut

    • Mixed Berry

    • Oreo

    • Strawberry

    • Vanilla

    • White Chocolate

  • Hot Tea Service

    • Black Tea

      Earl Grey, Dark Orange, Dark Chocolate
    • Decaf Tea

      Coconut Frenzy, Roasted Almonds, Love, Peach Punch, Herbal Fusion, Egyptian Peppermint
    • Green Tea

      Fig Green, Sweet Green Oolong
    • White / Green Tea

      Pearlicious
  • Fountain Beverages

    • Coke

    • Diet Coke

    • Fanta

    • Ginger Ale

    • Pibb Xtra

    • Sprite

    • Barq's Root Beer

  • Juice and More

    • Apple

    • Cranberry

    • Orange

    • Whole Milk

    • Skim Milk

    • Chocolate Milk

    • Coffee

    • Decaf Coffee

    • Lemonade

  • 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!

  • Beverages

    • Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice

    • Apple Juice

    • Milk

    • Coffee

    • Fountain Drinks

  • Main

    • Meatballs

      Three beef meatballs, parmesan, oregano, basil, capers, garlic crostini, marinara
      $14.00
    • Fried Brussel Sprouts

      Honey cocoa balsamic sauce
      $10.00
    • Baby Back Ribs

      Double Chocolate Stout BBQ sauce
      $19.00
    • Popcorn Cauliflower

      Scallions, sesame seeds, sweet Thai chili dipping sauce, pickled onions
      $13.00
    • Onion Rings

      Krombacher tempura battered onion rings, parmesan ranch, cocoa chipotle ketchup
      $12.00
    • Fresh Fried Calamari

      Marinara, lemon caper aioli
      $17.00
    • Sanctuary Sliders

      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)
      $14.00
    • Cheese And Charcuterie Plate

      Assorted cheeses and meats, mixed nuts, honey, house made jam, Valrhona chocolate, toasted brioche
      $15.00
    • CBR (Chicken, Bacon, Ranch) Flatbread

      Chicken, cocoa candied bacon, ranch, smoked cheddar, micro greens
      $15.00
    • Caprese Flatbread

      Cocoa balsamic, heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella
      $15.00
    • Arugula Prosciutto Flatbread

      Arugula, goat cheese, prosciutto, olive oil
      $15.00
    • Poached Pear Flatbread

      White wine poached pear, brie, candied pecans, honey
      $15.00
    • Cocoa Dusted Chips

      $6.00
  • Appetizers

    • Meatballs

      Three beef meatballs, parmesan, oregano, basil, capers, garlic crostini, marinara
      $14.00
    • Fried Brussel Sprouts

      Served with a honey cocoa balsamic sauce
      $10.00
    • Baby Back Ribs

      Double Chocolate Stout BBQ sauce
      $19.00
    • Popcorn Cauliflower

      Scallions, sesame seeds, sweet Thai chili dipping sauce, pickled onions
      $13.00
    • Scallop Poke

      Marinated sea scallops, avocado, pineapple relish, cocoa dusted wonton chips
      $18.00
    • Fresh Fried Calamari

      Marinara, lemon caper aioli
      $17.00
    • Monthly Cheese Plate

      Three cheeses of the month accompanied by mixed nuts, honey, house made jam, Valrhona chocolate, toasted brioche
  • Flatbreads

    • CBR (Chicken, Bacon, Ranch)

      Chicken, cocoa candied bacon, ranch, smoked cheddar, micro greens
      $15.00
    • Caprese

      Cocoa balsamic, heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella
      $15.00
    • Arugula Prosciutto

      Arugula, goat cheese, prosciutto, olive oil
      $15.00
    • Poached Pear

      White wine poached pear, brie, candied pecans, honey
      $15.00
  • Salads & Soups

    • Sanctuary Salad

      Romaine, field greens, sweet corn, avocado, cocoa candied bacon, tomatoes, hearts of palm, cheddar, herb parmesan croutons, cocoa vinaigrette
      $6.00
    • Watermelon Caprese

      Watermelon, fresh mozzarella cheese, cocoa balsamic, fresh basil
      $7.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine, shaved parmesan, herb parmesan croutons, caesar dressing, anchovy upon request
      $6.00
    • Spinach And Goat Cheese Salad

      Spinach, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, seasonal fruit, cocoa spiced fried leeks, lemon poppyseed vinaigrette
      $6.00
    • Beet Salad

      Baby arugula, roasted beets, brûléed goat cheese, pesto (contains nuts), candied walnuts, cocoa vinaigrette, cocoa balsamic glaze
      $7.00
    • Cocoa Spiced Butternut Squash Soup

      $5.00
    • Today's Sanctuary Soup

      $5.00
  • Plant Based

    • Plant Based Burger

      Lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, parmesan spinach pesto with no nuts, choice of cheese
      $15.00
    • Eggplant Lasagna

      Eggplant "noodles", house-made marinara Beyond Italian sausage, Vegan cocoa cashew ricotta
      $18.00
    • Cauliflower Grits

      Topped with crispy mushrooms, spinach
      $16.00
  • Burgers

    • The Sanctuary Burger*

      10 oz steak burger, crispy onion rings, cocoa candied bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, mole mayo (contains nuts)
      $17.00
    • Smash Burger

      Double stacked 5 oz patties, smoked cheddar cheese, thick cut bacon, BBQ mayo
      $16.00
  • Poultry

    • Mole Chicken

      Chicken breast, mole sauce (traditional Mexican sauce: chocolate, bread crumbs, nuts, and assorted peppers), arepa con queso, toasted sesame seeds, almonds
      $24.00
    • Duck Confit

      Duck legs served with baby squash medley, duck fat roasted herb potatoes, pan sauce
      $26.00
    • Chicken Romano

      Fried chicken breast with fresh mozzarella on top of an arugula and cherry tomato salad, chive oil, cocoa balsamic
      $22.00
  • Beef & Pork

    • 8 Oz Hanger*

      Roasted fingerling potatoes, cocoa nib chimichurri, seasonal mushroom medley
      $33.00
    • 6 Oz Filet*

      Garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus, demi glace
      $42.00
    • 12 Oz Angus NY Strip*

      Lyonnaise potatoes with caramelized onions, roasted broccoli, cognac cream sauce
      $37.00
    • 14 Oz Frenched Bone-In Pork Chop

      Baked potato, green beans, mustard sauce
      $29.00
    • Rack Of Lamb*

      Herb crusted lamb rack, cauliflower puree, glazed carrots, cocoa balsamic sauce
      $47.00
  • Seafood

    • Cacao Nib Crusted Salmon

      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
      $33.00
    • Mahi Mahi

      White chocolate macadamia nut streusel, coconut cilantro lime rice, pineapple mango relish
      $37.00
    • Shrimp De Jonghe

      Buttered shrimp, herb and sherry ritz cracker crumb, green bean almondine salad, dijon vinaigrette
      $24.00
    • Seared Sea Scallops

      Warm corn pudding, brown butter sauce
      $35.00
    • Steelhead Trout

      Served with a spring pea truffle sauce, roasted fingerling potatoes, shitake mushrooms
      $30.00
    • Cocoa Spiced Fried Walleye

      House-made slaw, choice of potato
      $33.00
  • House Made Pasta

    • Fettuccini Alfredo

      Fettuccini, alfredo sauce, grilled crostini. Choice of blackened chicken or blackened shrimp
      $26.00
    • Deconstructed Ravioli

      Layers of tomato vodka sauce, cocoa ricotta, chive oil, pulled short rib
      $26.00
    • Spaghetti Carbonara

      Cocoa bacon lardons, sous vide egg yolk, parmesan cream sauce
      $26.00
  • Side Options

    • Brussels Sprouts And Candied Bacon

      $6.00
    • Corn Pudding

      $6.00
    • Baked Potato

      $4.00
    • Glazed Carrots

      $7.00
    • Baby Squash Medley

      $6.00
    • Lyonnaise Potatoes

      $6.00
    • Garlic Mashed Potato

      $5.00
    • Roasted Broccoli

      $7.00
    • Mac And Cheese

      $7.00
    • Grilled Asparagus

      $7.00
    • Green Beans

      $7.00
    • Mushroom Medley

      $6.00
  • The Last Indulgence

    • Baked Alaska

      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
      $15.00
    • Slice Of Heaven

      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
      $12.00
    • Beignets

      Four light and airy doughnuts. Accompanied with fresh berry jam, spiced chocolate sauce, and creme anglaise
      $12.00
    • White Chocolate Creme Brulee

      With grilled peaches
      $8.00
    • Cup Of Ice Cream

      Choice of chocolate, vanilla, or flavor of the day
      $7.00

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