Crema's Take
“Lincoln House & Co. is a rare find that treats breakfast sandwiches like they matter—generous, properly made bagels and croissants that justify a detour from downtown Crystal Lake. The adjoining mini-park with gas fireplaces creates an unexpectedly luxe third-place vibe where you can actually linger over your cold brew without feeling rushed, though service consistency seems to vary depending on who's behind the counter.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Tried this for the first time today and was very impressed. Had one of the breakfast bagels, a breakfast croissant, a latte and a cold brew coffee. The portion size of the sandwiches was generous and everything tasted fresh. I will definitely return to try more items.
I grew up in Huntley (born in 1963). Many things have changed and some not for the good but this little coffee shop and the adjoining mini-parks with gas fireplaces are just delightful and were a pleasure to discover after almost 40 years away. I had a toasted marshmallow hot…
Decent coffee by U.S. standards. It’s not like European coffee, but it’s pretty good, and staff is very friendly.
Unfortunately we had a poor experience, the staff was unwelcoming and unfriendly. We weren’t even greeted upon entering/coming up to the register. Most importantly, the food was off. When we tried the chipotle mayo on the sandwiches it was super acidic and didn’t taste right.…
This little coffee shop & wine bar in Huntley is an absolute gem! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a cozy and inviting atmosphere. I decided to try their Avocado Toast, and it was honestly one of the best I've ever had. The bread was perfectly toasted, the avocado…
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