Benji & Jakes Menu

Introducing Benji & Jakes, a culinary gem located in Kauneonga Lake, NY, where great food meets stunning views. With a cozy atmosphere and ample seating options both indoors and on the scenic outdoor deck, this restaurant is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual meal with friends or a lively gathering.

The menu caters to diverse palates, featuring a variety of delicious pizzas that leave diners raving. Guests have noted the amazing selection, including vegetarian and plant-based options, ensuring everyone finds something to enjoy. Customers like Lendon Ebbins and Tiffany Denier express satisfaction with both the food and the breathtaking lake vistas, making each visit a visual and gastronomic delight.

With friendly service and a vibrant ambiance, Benji & Jakes is a must-visit destination that promises a fulfilling dining experience, time and time again.

Benji & Jake's - Specials

Lake Mex Salad

A lakeside fiesta in a bowl! Crisp romaine tossed family-style with black beans, corn, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, queso fresco, and crunchy tortilla strips—served with our zesty chipotle lime vinaigrette. Light, bold, and perfect for sharing under the sun.

US$18.00

Spicy Black Bean Soup

Hearty, vegetarian black bean soup with a kick —finished with avocado and melted cheddar.

US$11.00

Firecracker Sticks

Golden mozzarella sticks with a spicy twist—tossed in Buffalo sauce and drizzled with cool ranch. Crispy, cheesy, zesty, and totally addictive. For drizzle my rizzle!

US$11.00

Risotto Balls

these cheese filled rice balls are mixed with Italian herbs and coated in a crispy breading and served with a side of marinara. The ultimate Italian comfort food!

US$11.00

Spring Rolls

crisp and golden on the outside, fresh and savory on the inside. These hand-rolled Hong Kong style spring rolls are filled with cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, mung beans, water chestnuts and vermicelli - served two per order with a chili dipping sauce

US$6.00

Green Dream **Pizza Special**

marinara sauce, mozzarella, shallots, fresh cilantro, fresh sliced avocado, and a squeeze of lime juice

Tropic Like It's Hot **Pizza Special**

marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, pineapple, pickled jalapenos, red onion, with a hot honey drizzle

Bodacious Banana Bread *Dessert Special*

Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a caramel & chocolate drizzle

US$10.00

Churro Fries

A basket of golden, crispy churro fries dusted with NY maple sugar—served with caramel and chocolate sauce for dipping. Sweet, crunchy, and totally addictive.

US$12.00

Gelato

Please ask your server for this weeks flavors

US$8.00

Extra Sauce

US$0.00

French Onion Soup

A vegetarian version of the classic served with french bread and gruyere cheese

US$11.00

Mixed Green Salad

Local organic baby greens served with shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber and grape tomatoes with a choice of dressing

US$15.00

Ceaser Salad

Served with croutons and parmesan

US$15.00

Caprese Salad

Local mozzarella, plum tomato and basil with a balsamic reduction and porcini oil

US$15.00

Mediterranean Salad

Romaine topped with chickpeas, kalamata olives, roasted tomato peices, cucumber, feta cheese artichokes, oregano and served with a red wine and olive oil or tahini dressing

US$20.00

Murray's Brick Oven Chicken Wings

served five per order with a side of bbq and jalapeno sauce

US$15.00

Murray's BBQ Chicken Skewers

Murray's Chicken breast skewers marinated in BBQ sauce and grilled - served 2 per order

US$12.00

Chicken Tenders

Served 5 per order with a side of BBQ sauce, housemade maple mustard and waffle fries

US$15.00

Beyond Chicken Tenders

Plant based chicken tenders served with a side of BBQ, housemade maple mustard and shoestring fries

US$16.00

Golden Triangles

SoyBoy organic non GMO Tofu (Rochester, NY) lightly coated in cornmeal, fried and served with housemade chipotle mayo

US$12.00

Corn Ribs

grilled and fried corn "ribs" seasoned with lime juice and truffle oil for a fiesta in your mouth!

US$12.00

Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel

cooked in our brick oven and served with a side of beer cheese

US$12.00

Pickle Fries

Battered fried pickles served with a side of ranch

US$12.00

Meatball Appetizer

Three all beef meatballs served in a cast iron skillet with marinara and topped with parmesan and basil

US$15.00

Mozarella Sticks

served six per order with a side of marinara sauce

US$10.00

Garlic Knots

served in a cast iron with a side of marinara

US$8.00

Waffle Fries

Waffle Fries

US$8.00

Truffle Parmesan Fries

Our waffle fries tossed in truffle parmesean cheese and white truffle oil

US$12.00

Hummus And Pita

US$12.00

Black Bean Soup

US$10.00

Benji & Jake's - Appetizers

Benji & Jake's - House Pies

Aubergine

fire-roasted eggplant sauce, mozzarella, romano, sun-dried tomatoes

Margarita

marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, plum tomato slices, fresh basil

Plain Jane

marinara sauce, mozzarella

T-Rex

marinara sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Murray's roasted pulled chicken, ground beef, & bacon

Angry Bird - Buffalo Chicken Pie

White dough, mozzarella, breaded chicken pieces, hot wing sauce, blue cheese crumble, scallions

Aviv

a white pie on white dough with mozzarella, ricotta, grilled leeks, cremini mushrooms, asparagus and truffle oil

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

White dough, mozzarella, breaded chicken & bacon pieces, finished with a ranch drizzle

Chicken Parmesan Pie

White dough topped with breaded chicken pieces, fresh mozzarella, basil

Dolce Diavolo

white dough pie topped with marinara, fresh mozzarella, roasted tomato pieces, Calabrian peppers and finished with truffle honey

Don Mateo

marinara, mozzarella, pepper jack cheese, Peppadews, habanero

Drunken Chef

vodka sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, zucchini, yellow squash, crimini mushrooms

Eggplant Parm

marinara sauce, fire-roasted eggplant sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmesan cheese, breaded fried eggplant

Fungus Amongus

marinara sauce, mozzarella, cheddar cheese, goat cheese, crimini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, fresh black cracked pepper

Gringo Disco

vodka sauce, mozarella, ricotta, artichoke, crimini mushroom, broccoli

Holy Jalapeno

spicy tomato sauce, cheddar cheese, mozzarella, cilantro pesto, raw & housemade fried jalapeno rings

I Dream Of Genie

aubergine sauce, mozzarella, black olives, mushrooms, pesto drops, sun-dried tomatoes

Itallian Stallion

marinara sauce on top of fresh mozzarella, olive oil, fresh basil & fresh oregano

Jackson Pollock

marinara, vodka, fire-roasted eggplant and pesto sauces, smoked mozzarella, crimini mushrooms

Laughing Goat

vodka sauce, mozzarella, goat cheese, shitake mushrooms, caramelized onions

Pizza Bernadette

pesto sauce, fresh mozzarella, Murray's roasted pulled chicken, broccoli

Plant Based Supreme

our Plain Jane pizza (marinara and shredded mozzarella) with plant based pepperoni, black olives, green peppers, and onions (please tell your server if you would like plant based cheese)

Pua Hula

marinara, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, pineapple, bacon

Saucy Bird - BBQ Chicken Pie

White dough, mozzarella, chicken pieces, bbq sauce, red onion

Smokey Mozz

marinara sauce, smoked mozzarella, roasted red peppers

Sweetie Pie

balsamic reduction, fresh mozzarella, tomato, fresh oregano & fresh basil

The Big Poppy

Large Pie - A regular and local legend Harvey Rosenberg's favorite pie (Sid Rosenberg's loving father, may his memory be a blessing). So good we had to offer it to you. Half T-Rex (Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Roasted Pulled Murray's Chicken, Ground Beef, Bacon) Half Margarita (Marinara Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Plum Tomato Slices, Fresh Basil)

Vampire Slayer

marinara, mozzarella, garlic confit, cherry peppers, finished with chili garlic crisp oil

Benji & Jake's - Specialty Pies

Benji & Jake's - Entrees

New York Strip Steak

marinated in an herbal infused oil, grilled and served with roasted potatoes and sauteed spinach - Sub the potatoes for waffle fries and make it steak frite!

US$42.00

Murray’s Free Range Brick Oven Roasted Half Chicken

seasoned with fresh herbs and spices, served with roasted potatoes, roasted carrots and sauteed broccoli

US$38.00

Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna

*available as a steak or served cubed on rosemary skewers* marinated in white wine, chili, garlic, and basil. seared and served with quinoa, roasted carrots and sauteed broccoli- accompanied with a sauce vierge

US$35.00

Pasta Alla Your Way

your choice of pasta: Penne, Linguine, Angel Hair or Spaghetti with your choice of sauce: Marinara, Vodka or Pesto. *Gluten free pasta available in Penne* • Customize to your liking. Add any cheese or pizza topping (additional charges apply)

US$20.00

Ravioli Burrata

Burrata cheese stuffed ravioli - 5 piece dish served with marinara sauce and topped with Pecorino and basil

US$25.00

Angus Beef Burger - Chuck, Brisket & Sirloin

8 OZ served on a Broiche bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and a pickle Add Toppings as desired (additional charge)

US$15.00

Beyond Burger

vegan/soy free/gluten free patty by Beyond Meat served on a Brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and a pickle Add toppings to your liking (additional charge)

US$15.00

Vegetarian Fried Chicken Sandwich

served on a brioche bun with shredded cabbage and chipotle mayo Add toppings to your liking (additional charges apply)

US$15.00

Quinoa Bowl

Multi-colored quinoa base. You chose how you want it! Additional topping fees apply.

US$8.00

Mini Housemade Zeppoles

sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar served with chocolate sauce

US$10.00

Churros

Two large churros dusted with locally made maple sugar and a carnal and chocolate drizzle

US$10.00

Bodacious Banana Bread *Dessert Special*

Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a caramel & chocolate drizzle

US$10.00

Vanilla Ice Cream

US$8.00

Gelato

US$8.00

Benji & Jake's - Desserts

Benji & Jake's - Merchandise

Gift Certificate

Please add email address or post office address in notes

US$25.00

Sid Rosenberg Signed Book

US$28.00

Lake Mex Salad

A lakeside fiesta in a bowl! Crisp romaine tossed family-style with black beans, corn, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, queso fresco, and crunchy tortilla strips—served with our zesty chipotle lime vinaigrette. Light, bold, and perfect for sharing under the sun.

US$18.00

Spicy Black Bean Soup

Hearty, vegetarian black bean soup with a kick —finished with avocado and melted cheddar.

US$11.00

Firecracker Sticks

Golden mozzarella sticks with a spicy twist—tossed in Buffalo sauce and drizzled with cool ranch. Crispy, cheesy, zesty, and totally addictive. For drizzle my rizzle!

US$11.00

Risotto Balls

these cheese filled rice balls are mixed with Italian herbs and coated in a crispy breading and served with a side of marinara. The ultimate Italian comfort food!

US$11.00

Spring Rolls

crisp and golden on the outside, fresh and savory on the inside. These hand-rolled Hong Kong style spring rolls are filled with cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, mung beans, water chestnuts and vermicelli - served two per order with a chili dipping sauce

US$6.00

Green Dream **Pizza Special**

marinara sauce, mozzarella, shallots, fresh cilantro, fresh sliced avocado, and a squeeze of lime juice

Tropic Like It's Hot **Pizza Special**

marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, pineapple, pickled jalapenos, red onion, with a hot honey drizzle

Bodacious Banana Bread *Dessert Special*

Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a caramel & chocolate drizzle

US$10.00

Churro Fries

A basket of golden, crispy churro fries dusted with NY maple sugar—served with caramel and chocolate sauce for dipping. Sweet, crunchy, and totally addictive.

US$12.00

Gelato

Please ask your server for this weeks flavors

US$8.00

Extra Sauce

US$0.00

Specials

Appetizers

French Onion Soup

A vegetarian version of the classic served with french bread and gruyere cheese

US$11.00

Mixed Green Salad

Local organic baby greens served with shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber and grape tomatoes with a choice of dressing

US$15.00

Ceaser Salad

Served with croutons and parmesan

US$15.00

Caprese Salad

Local mozzarella, plum tomato and basil with a balsamic reduction and porcini oil

US$15.00

Mediterranean Salad

Romaine topped with chickpeas, kalamata olives, roasted tomato peices, cucumber, feta cheese artichokes, oregano and served with a red wine and olive oil or tahini dressing

US$20.00

Murray's Brick Oven Chicken Wings

served five per order with a side of bbq and jalapeno sauce

US$15.00

Murray's BBQ Chicken Skewers

Murray's Chicken breast skewers marinated in BBQ sauce and grilled - served 2 per order

US$12.00

Chicken Tenders

Served 5 per order with a side of BBQ sauce, housemade maple mustard and waffle fries

US$15.00

Beyond Chicken Tenders

Plant based chicken tenders served with a side of BBQ, housemade maple mustard and shoestring fries

US$16.00

Golden Triangles

SoyBoy organic non GMO Tofu (Rochester, NY) lightly coated in cornmeal, fried and served with housemade chipotle mayo

US$12.00

Corn Ribs

grilled and fried corn "ribs" seasoned with lime juice and truffle oil for a fiesta in your mouth!

US$12.00

Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel

cooked in our brick oven and served with a side of beer cheese

US$12.00

Pickle Fries

Battered fried pickles served with a side of ranch

US$12.00

Meatball Appetizer

Three all beef meatballs served in a cast iron skillet with marinara and topped with parmesan and basil

US$15.00

Mozarella Sticks

served six per order with a side of marinara sauce

US$10.00

Garlic Knots

served in a cast iron with a side of marinara

US$8.00

Waffle Fries

Waffle Fries

US$8.00

Truffle Parmesan Fries

Our waffle fries tossed in truffle parmesean cheese and white truffle oil

US$12.00

Hummus And Pita

US$12.00

Black Bean Soup

US$10.00

Aubergine

fire-roasted eggplant sauce, mozzarella, romano, sun-dried tomatoes

Margarita

marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, plum tomato slices, fresh basil

Plain Jane

marinara sauce, mozzarella

T-Rex

marinara sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Murray's roasted pulled chicken, ground beef, & bacon

House Pies

Specialty Pies

Angry Bird - Buffalo Chicken Pie

White dough, mozzarella, breaded chicken pieces, hot wing sauce, blue cheese crumble, scallions

Aviv

a white pie on white dough with mozzarella, ricotta, grilled leeks, cremini mushrooms, asparagus and truffle oil

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

White dough, mozzarella, breaded chicken & bacon pieces, finished with a ranch drizzle

Chicken Parmesan Pie

White dough topped with breaded chicken pieces, fresh mozzarella, basil

Dolce Diavolo

white dough pie topped with marinara, fresh mozzarella, roasted tomato pieces, Calabrian peppers and finished with truffle honey

Don Mateo

marinara, mozzarella, pepper jack cheese, Peppadews, habanero

Drunken Chef

vodka sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, zucchini, yellow squash, crimini mushrooms

Eggplant Parm

marinara sauce, fire-roasted eggplant sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmesan cheese, breaded fried eggplant

Fungus Amongus

marinara sauce, mozzarella, cheddar cheese, goat cheese, crimini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, fresh black cracked pepper

Gringo Disco

vodka sauce, mozarella, ricotta, artichoke, crimini mushroom, broccoli

Holy Jalapeno

spicy tomato sauce, cheddar cheese, mozzarella, cilantro pesto, raw & housemade fried jalapeno rings

I Dream Of Genie

aubergine sauce, mozzarella, black olives, mushrooms, pesto drops, sun-dried tomatoes

Itallian Stallion

marinara sauce on top of fresh mozzarella, olive oil, fresh basil & fresh oregano

Jackson Pollock

marinara, vodka, fire-roasted eggplant and pesto sauces, smoked mozzarella, crimini mushrooms

Laughing Goat

vodka sauce, mozzarella, goat cheese, shitake mushrooms, caramelized onions

Pizza Bernadette

pesto sauce, fresh mozzarella, Murray's roasted pulled chicken, broccoli

Plant Based Supreme

our Plain Jane pizza (marinara and shredded mozzarella) with plant based pepperoni, black olives, green peppers, and onions (please tell your server if you would like plant based cheese)

Pua Hula

marinara, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, pineapple, bacon

Saucy Bird - BBQ Chicken Pie

White dough, mozzarella, chicken pieces, bbq sauce, red onion

Smokey Mozz

marinara sauce, smoked mozzarella, roasted red peppers

Sweetie Pie

balsamic reduction, fresh mozzarella, tomato, fresh oregano & fresh basil

The Big Poppy

Large Pie - A regular and local legend Harvey Rosenberg's favorite pie (Sid Rosenberg's loving father, may his memory be a blessing). So good we had to offer it to you. Half T-Rex (Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Roasted Pulled Murray's Chicken, Ground Beef, Bacon) Half Margarita (Marinara Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Plum Tomato Slices, Fresh Basil)

Vampire Slayer

marinara, mozzarella, garlic confit, cherry peppers, finished with chili garlic crisp oil

New York Strip Steak

marinated in an herbal infused oil, grilled and served with roasted potatoes and sauteed spinach - Sub the potatoes for waffle fries and make it steak frite!

US$42.00

Murray’s Free Range Brick Oven Roasted Half Chicken

seasoned with fresh herbs and spices, served with roasted potatoes, roasted carrots and sauteed broccoli

US$38.00

Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna

*available as a steak or served cubed on rosemary skewers* marinated in white wine, chili, garlic, and basil. seared and served with quinoa, roasted carrots and sauteed broccoli- accompanied with a sauce vierge

US$35.00

Pasta Alla Your Way

your choice of pasta: Penne, Linguine, Angel Hair or Spaghetti with your choice of sauce: Marinara, Vodka or Pesto. *Gluten free pasta available in Penne* • Customize to your liking. Add any cheese or pizza topping (additional charges apply)

US$20.00

Ravioli Burrata

Burrata cheese stuffed ravioli - 5 piece dish served with marinara sauce and topped with Pecorino and basil

US$25.00

Angus Beef Burger - Chuck, Brisket & Sirloin

8 OZ served on a Broiche bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and a pickle Add Toppings as desired (additional charge)

US$15.00

Beyond Burger

vegan/soy free/gluten free patty by Beyond Meat served on a Brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and a pickle Add toppings to your liking (additional charge)

US$15.00

Vegetarian Fried Chicken Sandwich

served on a brioche bun with shredded cabbage and chipotle mayo Add toppings to your liking (additional charges apply)

US$15.00

Quinoa Bowl

Multi-colored quinoa base. You chose how you want it! Additional topping fees apply.

US$8.00

Entrees

Desserts

Mini Housemade Zeppoles

sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar served with chocolate sauce

US$10.00

Churros

Two large churros dusted with locally made maple sugar and a carnal and chocolate drizzle

US$10.00

Bodacious Banana Bread *Dessert Special*

Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a caramel & chocolate drizzle

US$10.00

Vanilla Ice Cream

US$8.00

Gelato

US$8.00

Gift Certificate

Please add email address or post office address in notes

US$25.00

Sid Rosenberg Signed Book

US$28.00

Merchandise

Beverages - N/A Beverages

Boylen's Birch

US$5.00

Boylen's Black Cherry

US$5.00

Boylen's Creamy Red

US$5.00

Boylen's Ginger Ale

US$5.00

Boylen's Grape

US$5.00

Boylen's Orange

US$5.00

Boylen's Root Beer

US$5.00

Club Soda

Coffee

US$3.00

Cranberry Juice

US$3.00

Diet Pepsi

Dr. Pepper

Ginger Ale - Schweppes

Ginger Beer

US$5.00

Milk

US$2.50

Orange Juice

US$3.00

Pepsi

Pepsi - Glass Bottle

US$5.00

Pink Lemonade

Pitcher Of Soda

US$12.00

Saratoga Water - Flat

US$8.00

Saratoga Water - Sparkling

US$8.00

Seltzer

Shirley Temple

US$5.00

Starry

Tea

US$3.00

Topo Chico

US$5.00

Unsweet Iced Tea

US$4.00

Water (Tap)

US$0.00

Boylen's Cream Soda

US$5.00

Peach Iced Tea

US$5.00

Pineapple Juice

US$3.00

Mocktail

US$8.00

Boylen's Birch

US$5.00

Boylen's Black Cherry

US$5.00

Boylen's Creamy Red

US$5.00

Boylen's Ginger Ale

US$5.00

Boylen's Grape

US$5.00

Boylen's Orange

US$5.00

Boylen's Root Beer

US$5.00

Club Soda

Coffee

US$3.00

Cranberry Juice

US$3.00

Diet Pepsi

Dr. Pepper

Ginger Ale - Schweppes

Ginger Beer

US$5.00

Milk

US$2.50

Orange Juice

US$3.00

Pepsi

Pepsi - Glass Bottle

US$5.00

Pink Lemonade

Pitcher Of Soda

US$12.00

Saratoga Water - Flat

US$8.00

Saratoga Water - Sparkling

US$8.00

Seltzer

Shirley Temple

US$5.00

Starry

Tea

US$3.00

Topo Chico

US$5.00

Unsweet Iced Tea

US$4.00

Water (Tap)

US$0.00

Boylen's Cream Soda

US$5.00

Peach Iced Tea

US$5.00

Pineapple Juice

US$3.00

Mocktail

US$8.00

N/A Beverages