Breaking Bread - Crystal Lake

Breaking Bread - Crystal Lake

★★★★★4.5(164 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Breaking Bread takes its gluten-free program seriously enough that celiac customers trust it completely—no cross-contamination issues in years of visits, which is genuinely rare. The sandwiches here (think chicken pesto on pretzel buns) punch way above typical cafe fare, and they're equally reliable for catering, so whether you're grabbing breakfast or planning an event, you know what you're getting. The only real complaint is closing too early for an after-work coffee stop, but if you can catch them during their hours, this is worth a detour from the Chicago suburbs.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. Outdoor seating spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.

Family friendlyOutdoor seatingParkingFull breakfastLight foodPastriesPastriesFamily friendlyTraditional drinks

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Ben T
★★★★★3 months ago

Such an amazing spot that feels almost hidden! My only problem is it isn't open later! I wish they were open until like 7:30! That'd be perfect for after work!

Lisa Curran
★★★★★5 months ago

Great gluten free options and in many years coming here (Cary snd Crystsl Lake are equally great), I never had cross contamination issue, which is crucial as l for those of us with Celiac. I also just find the people pleasant. They have kind and welcoming personalities, and I…

Linda H.
★★★★★5 months ago

My, oh my, this food was simply delicious!! I ordered the chicken pesto sandwich which comes on a pretzel bun and my daughter ordered the Chicken Caprese...both sandwiches were scrumptious!! We also both ordered Honeybear Lattes-- My daughter got it iced and mine was a hot…

Sandra Carlson
★★★★★7 months ago

I cant say enough praise for this business! We used them to cater a party six months ago, amazing food and delivery. This week they catered my daughter’s engagement party. She is gluten free (Celiac’s) and they could not have been more accommodating. Highly recommended for any…

Theresa Sengpraseuth (Trisha)
★★★★★a year ago

**The Next Couple Reviews will be on Cheese Curds** I am trying to compare the ones from local Chicago (well, I mean Algonquin which is somewhat close to Chicago), Culver’s, and Culver’s/Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I would call myself a decent lover of cheese. I…

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