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Our Menu

BreakfastSpecialtiesLunchGrab n GoCatering MenuBrunch

8 am - 11 am Mon-Fri & 8 am - 12 pm Sat-Sun

Eggs N Things

Served with hash browns or breakfast potatoes, & fresh fruit | Sub just egg (V) patty +$3.00 | Sub impossible breakfast sausage +$5.00

Keepin it Simple

$8.00/+
Two Eggs $8 | Three Eggs $9
Florentine Benedict photo

Florentine Benedict

$11.00
(V) Two poached eggs, sauteed spinach, sun-dried tomato, artichoke, goat cheese
Classic Benedict photo

Classic Benedict

$11.00
Two poached eggs, grilled ham off the bone, hollandaise

Irish Benedict

$12.00
Poached eggs, house-roasted corned beef, English muffin, hollandaise
French Rolled Omelets photo

French Rolled Omelets

$12.00
Three fresh eggs. All American - Sausage or Bacon, American cheese | Spartacus - Tomato, Spinach, Goat Cheese | Denver - Ham, Peppers, Onion, Cheddar

Mickey Mouse Pancakes

$9.50
Whipped cream, chocolate chips, sprinkles- no side included

Sweet Cream Pancake or Waffle

$10.00
No side | Add fresh berries +$3.00

Skillets

Served with two fresh eggs & herb roasted potatoes |Sub Hash browns +$1.50 | Sub Egg whites +$1.00

River Forest Skillet photo

River Forest Skillet

$13.00
Country ham, caramelized onions, Swiss, bacon, sausage gravy

The "Mexi"

$13.00
Chorizo, jalapeño, cilantro, cheddar, ranchero, black beans

The SKL

$13.00
Sausage, bacon, chorizo, peppers, onions, American

Veggin Out

$13.00
Roasted red peppers, spinach, tomato, artichoke, goat & swiss cheeses

Avocado Hash

$13.00
Mashed avocado, American cheese

Our Specialties

(changes seasonally)

Chicken - N - Waffles photo

Chicken - N - Waffles

$13.00
Sweet cream, bacon spiked waffle topped with breakfast sausage, fried chicken tenders, sunny egg and bourbon maple syrup

Hangover Burger

$12.00
Beef Patty, Cheddar, Hash, Bacon, Egg | Substitute Bacon - Waffle Bun?? $2.00
Chilaquiles photo

Chilaquiles

$12.00
Fresh tortilla chips, simmered in salsa, white cheddar, 2 sunny eggs | Add Chorizo +$3.00 | Add Pulled Chicken +$2.00
Mickey Mouse Pancakes photo

Mickey Mouse Pancakes

$7.00
Sweet cream pancakes, chocolate chips, whipped cream, sprinkles
Sweet Cream Pancake or Waffle photo

Sweet Cream Pancake or Waffle

$10.00
Add fresh berries $3

Crepes

$10.00
SAVORY - Creamy spinach and artichoke, topped with poached egg & hollandaise | SWEET - Nutella, topped with berries and whipped cream
Biscuits -N- Gravy photo

Biscuits -N- Gravy

$11.00
Soon to be famous! Eggs, country buttermilk biscuits, chef's special spicy sausage gravy

Sandwiches

Add hash browns or breakfast potatoes? +$2.50

LHC Bagel Sandwich

$10.00
Cream cheese, spinach, tomato, avocado, roast peppers, goat cheese, field greens

Vegan Breakfast Sandwich

$11.00
Just egg patty, cheddar, impossible breakfast sausage, served on vegan brioche bun

The BYO

$10.00
Bread: Texas Toast | Brioche Bun | Bagel | Butter Croissant +$2.00 | Biscuit | English Muffin • Meat: Bacon | Sausage | Chorizo | Country Ham | Impossible | Sausage + $5.00 • Cheese: Cheddar | American | Swiss | Fresh Mozz +$2.00 • Egg Style: Over Easy | Over Medium | Over Hard | Sunny | Scrambled

Sides

Hash Browns

$3.00

Breakfast Potatoes

$3.00

Sausage

$3.50

Bacon

$3.50

Ham

$3.50

Chorizo

$3.50

Corned Beef Hash

$4.50

Fresh Fruit

$3.50

Biscuit w/ Gravy

$7.00

Side Gravy

$3.50

Biscuit

$3.00

Croissant

$3.00

Impossible Sausage

$7.00

Menu

Spicy Chicken n Waffles

$13.00
Sweet cream, bacon spiked waffle topped with breakfast sausage, spicy fried chicken, sunny egg & bourbon maple syrup.

Southwest Breakfast Tacos

$12.00
Black bean smash, roasted poblanos, ranchero, avocado, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, corn tortilla.

Chilaquiles

$12.00
Fresh tortilla chips, simmered in salsa, white cheddar, two sunny eggs. | Add Chorizo +$3.00 | Add Pulled Chicken +$2.00

Fried Tots

$12.00
Jalapeno-cheddar jumbo tater tots, french fried, topped with, sausage gravy & fried eggs.

Crepes

$11.00/3
Savory- creamy spinach & artichoke, topped with a poached egg & hollandaise | Sweet- Nutella, topped with berries & whipped cream (served cold)

Hot Fried Chicken n Biscuits

$12.00
Buttermilk biscuits, melted American cheese, sausage gravy & fried eggs.

Biscuits n Gravy

$12.00
Soon to be famous. Eggs, country buttermilk biscuits, chef's special spicy sausage gravy.

Man Wrap

$13.00
(Not for the faint hearted) 14” flour tortilla, sausage, bacon, chorizo, poblano peppers, pepper jack cheese, cilantro & jalapeno, rolled & topped with crema & ranchero salsa.

Hangover Burger

$12.00
Sausage patty, cheddar, hash, bacon, egg.

Avo Toast

$10.50
smashed avocado, everything seasoning, poached egg, field greens, served on toasted whole wheat.

Feelin Lunchy?

Sandwiches served with fruit, chips, or side of the day.

Cheese Burger

$12.00
1/2 lb, lettuce, tomato, pickles choose between American, Swiss, cheddar or blue cheese.

Chicken Philly

$11.50
thinly sliced chicken breast, poblano peppers & onions on a french roll with Swiss & American cheeses.

Turkey Club

$12.00
Honey roasted turkey, lettuce, tomato, mayo, bacon, sourdough or whole grain.

Spicy Fried Chicken

$12.00
Spicy fried chicken, American cheese, pickles & mayo on a brioche bun.

Just a Sandwich

$10.00
Ham, turkey or chicken salad lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mustard, mayo, choice of cheese & bread.

Grilled Cheese

$9.50
American & Swiss, Roma tomato | Add Bacon & Tomato +$3.00

Quesadilla

$9.00
Pico de gallo, salsa & sour cream | Add chicken +$3.50

Kids Hot Dog

$6.00
Choice chips or fruit.

Simple Tossed Salad

$9.00
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion.

Caprese

$10.50
Greens, sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, pesto, balsamic, croutons | Add Chicken +$5.00

Cilantro Citrus Turkey Salad

$12.00
Mixed greens, red onion, red cabbage, carrot, turkey tossed in chef's special chipotle citrus dressing.

Asian Bowl

$12.00
Greens, farro, pulled chicken, pickled red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, red cabbage, carrots, sriracha, ginger sesame dressing.

BLT Salad

$11.50
Greens, applewood smoked bacon, cucumber, tomato, blue cheese dressing, blue crumbles, croutons | Add Chicken +$3.00

Caesar

$10.50
Greens, classic caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons | Add Chicken +$5.00

LHC Chicken Salad Platter

$12.50
Chicken salad, bed of greens, fresh fruit, cucumber, tomato & French bread. Choice of dressing

Menu

Muffins

$2.00

Bagels with Cream Cheese

$3.00

Scones

$3.50
See server for today's flavors

Donuts

$3.50

Jumbo Chocolate Croissants

$4.00

Maple Pecan Bars

$3.00

Large Danish

$4.00

Strawberry Cheese Danish

$4.00

Glazed Cinnamon Roll

$4.00

Chocolate Chip Cookie

$3.00

Starters

Bruschetta

$15.00/dozen
Scratch pesto, tomato, fresh mozzarella on a crispy baguette

Shrimp Platter

$2.50/pp
Chilled shrimp with cocktail sauce (min 12)

Cheese & Fruit

$2.00/pp
Seasonal fresh fruit with imported & domestic cheeses paired with water crackers

Crudite Platter

$1.75/pp
Fresh seasonal vegetables with homemade ranch dressing

SKL Chopped Salad

$1.50/pp
Shredded lettuce, cabbage, cheddar, blue, bacon, olives, red onion, tortilla strips, blue-ranch & lemon balsamic

Mini Meatballs

$1.50/pp
Mini beef meatballs with a choice of sauce marinara, honey sriracha, BBQ, or teriyaki

Fried Chicken Legs

$18.00/dozen
Choice of Carolina bbq, Asian, honey sriracha or buffalo ranch sauce

Trio Of Salads

$5.00/pp
Scratch-made tuna, chicken & pasta, mini croissants, lto, sprouts, cheese

Loaded Fries

Half Tray serves 8-10 | Full Tray serves 18-20

Queso

$25.00/Half
$45.00/Full
Cheese sauce, bacon, olives, cilantro, and ancho crema

Mediterranean

$30.00/Half
$45.00/Full
Feta, red onion, kalamata olives, tzatziki, cucumbers, sun-dried tomatoes

Chorizo

$35.00/Half
$45.00/Full
Cheese sauce, chorizo, salsa verde, ancho crema

Tex-Mex

$35.00/Half
$45.00/Full
Cheese sauce, pulled pork, scratch slaw, ancho crema

Main Dishes

Scratch Kitchen can tailor a menu to your needs | Chicken, beef, pork, and veggie entrees available

Traditional Pasta

$25.00
$50.00
Pasta tossed with your choice of sauces marinara, pesto or tomato-cream | add meatballs or Italian sausage $15/$23

Mac & Cheese Bar

$5.00/pp
Build your own gourmet mac! We bring our homemade 4-cheese mac and all the toppings! Pick 2 proteins: bacon, chorizo, ground beef, pulled pork, or pulled chicken

Macs

Half Tray serves 8-10 | Full Tray serves 18-20 • Extras: Add Pulled Chicken, Pulled Pork, Bacon or Chorizo +$10.00 Half Tray | +$15.00 Full Tray

Classic

$30.00/Half
$60.00/Full
4 cheese sauce, panko crumbs

Proscuitto

$35.00/Half
$70.00/Full
Classic mac with prosciutto, peas & roasted poblano peppers

Truffle

$35.00/Half
$70.00/Full
Classic mac with mushrooms, white truffle oil & parmesan cheese

Fire Mac

$35.00/Half
$70.00/Full
Classic mac with roasted poblano peppers, jalapeno, cilantro spicy panko crust & a Sriracha drizzle

Buffalo Chicken

$35.00/Half
$70.00/Full
Pulled chicken with blue cheese & celery in a spicy cheese sauce

Sandwich Trays

3 Footer Subs: Feeds 12-15 People

Italiano Sub

$35.00
Salami, prosciutto, pepperoni, mortadella, LTO, provolone, vinaigrette

Americano Sub

$25.00
Ham, turkey, American cheese, LTO, & mayo

Veggin Out Sub

$25.00
Cucumber, spinach, poblano peppers, tomato, arugula, pesto, aioli

SKL Famous Sliders

$24.00/dozen
Mini burgers with ketchup and mustard on the side | Choice of Beef, Turkey, Pot Roast, Chicken or Meatless Patties

Carving Station

For buffets, pick your meat or 2 and we will chef carve for your guests, comes with starch & vegetable

Prime Rib Beef Tenderloin

$18.00/lunch
$24.00/dinner
Demi-glaze and horseradish sauce

Chef Carved Beef

$13.00/lunch
$18.00/dinner
Demi-glaze and horseradish sauce

Rosemary Roast Pork Loin

$11.00/lunch
$15.00/dinner
Honey-Dijon sauce

Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

$11.00/lunch
$15.00/dinner
Peppered skillet gravy

Sides

Pasta Salad

$20.00/Half Tray

Fruit Salad

$20.00/Half Tray

American Potato Salad

$20.00/Half Tray

Carolina Coleslaw

$20.00/Half Tray

Bread and Butter Pickles

$20.00/Half Tray

Menu

Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 2 pm

Potato Pancakes

$12.00
Two cheddar/scallion pancakes topped with sausage gravy and 2 fried eggs
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