Introduction to the Café


The Essanay Café features Wine Country Cuisine in a relaxed intimate bistro style setting steeped in the history of the silent film era that Charlie Chaplin, Broncho Billy and others brought to the Main Street of Niles.

Take a look at our Latest Dinner and Weekend Brunch menus. Click here to make a reservation online.

Valentine's Day is Sunday the 14!. Take a look at our special Champagne Brunch and Valentine's Day Dinner menus and make your reservations today. (Don't worry, the regular brunch menu will also be available!)

Save the Date: Sunday, February 28th for the next Essanay Café Vintner's Dinner featuring wines from the Benziger Family Winery

Wednesday, February 10th is next Open Mic Night! Sign ups begin at 6:30 and the show at 7:00. Great food, great entertainment, elegant surroundings, what more could you ask?

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The Essanay Café also boasts a superb selection of beers and fine wines both from local vineyards and from wineries around the world.
 

Open Hours:

Wed* Thu Fri Sat Sun**
6/9:00PM 5:30/9:00PM 5:30/9:00PM 10AM/3PM
5/9:00PM
10AM/3PM
5/9:00PM

* On the first Wednesday of each month the Cafe; features a Family Dinner / International Dinner for $12 for adults and $6 for kids that includes dessert.
* On the second and fourth Wednesday night of each month the Cafe features our Open Mic where all are welcome - musicians, poets, comedians of all kinds. For this we offer a limited bistro style menu and stay open until 10pm.
* Join us on the third Wednesday of each month to enjoy Michael McNevin.
** New! Farmers Market Dinner on Sundays

Executive Chef Matthew Close has been cooking professionally for five years. He worked his way up to line cook at both The Flying Martini Bros. Bistro and 71 St. Peter Mediterranean Grill. He was promoted to Sous Chef at The Firehouse Grill in San Jose and The Little Engine Catering Co. His promotion to Executive Chef is well deserved.

Live music Thursday through Sunday, featuring jazz, folk, and classical, under the stars on our patio, just perfect for that intimate dinner or equally for that large party of family and friends. In addition to Evening Dining, Weekend Brunch features a selection of breakfast classics, plus gourmet Burgers, mouth-watering Sandwiches, and fresh Salads.

 

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