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.

Steven Davis is our featured artist. Please stop by and take a look at his wonderful photographs!

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

Save the Date: Sunday, September 26 for the next Essanay Café Vintner's Dinner featuring the wines of Sextant!. Take a look at the menu Chef Matt has prepared! Call or email to make your reservations now!

Wednesday, August 25th 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?
[Please note there is only one open mic this month.]

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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 Café; features a Family Dinner for $15 that includes dessert.
* On the second and fourth Wednesday night of each month the Café 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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