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In all fairness, it's the last Sunday of August they opened before their standard time. They seemed a little understaffed and very overwhelmed, but we're glad they were open.
The Nile Cafe is such a homey, cozy spot! I opted for a half sandwich and salad, which I thought was a great portion for a good price! I love brie cheese, so this sandwich was perfect! We got seated very quickly in the garden, and they still checked on us frequently by clearing our plates, checking if we needed water, and asking us if we were enjoying our food. So glad to have found this spot in Niles!
Really solid little cafe. I've frequented it off and on for years and the quality and service have stayed consistently good. Prices here are reasonable and so are the portions. They lean on the smaller side but honestly, I like that. I don't always want a big ol' plate of food from the country way. This is the perfect lunch while you're out walking around the shops. I'm a big fan of the bacon and brie sandwich, also the basil mayo chicken is good too. I've had a few other sandwiches and some breakfast items, everything was good. The inside of the shop is super cute to stop and have a coffee. Also kid friendly, I've brought my 5 year old and got him French toast. Again, it was perfect that it wasn't a huge portion and my son highly enjoyed his food. I'll definitely keep coming back. Couple notes: - I've bought a loaf of their in shop baked bread a few years back. Not sure if they still sell the whole loaf but it was very good. - They used to be cash only but now accept. Venmo or card with a small fee added. - Newest menu photos attached. The selection hasn't changed much over the years but prices have gone up a reasonable amount per inflation.
I can't believe I didn't know about this beautiful little gem in Niles. It's right off of the main street located off of I Street. Me and my mom went and had some lunch before our hair appointment. Super friendly staff and the food was amazing.
BREAKFAST WITH QUIET SETTING The first time I came here was last year by accident. I went to another in Niles that had a long wait outside. I walked a couple of blocks away to find The Nile Cafe. I inside I looked at the menu and just ordered one item, which was Niles Au Lait. A year later I came back to The Nile Cafe for coffee and food. This summer I ate here three times. The first time was on a Friday morning. I decided to come that day because I felt coming to The Nile Cafe on Saturday would be too busy. I ordered a pear and fontina omelet. It sounded a unique combination of fruit and cheese in an omelet. The omelet was very light. The one thing that stood out was the homemade toast, which was doughy inside. For coffee I ordered the Nile au Lait. I liked my meal that day (maybe because of the setting) I came back the following day for breakfast. On Saturday there was a farmers' market at one of the parking lots. I wasn't sure If I would be able to find parking. I managed to find parking about a block away from The Nile Cafe. I decided to order two food items: French toast and Niles Special. I had to get the French toast due use of the homemade bread. I tend not to order French toast because it tends to be heavy. Something about the homemade bread from The Nile Cafe made it so addicting. The eggs scramble dish Niles Special is a filling dish of ham, tomatoes, sour cream, and avocado. Since I decided to get French toast for the Niles Special I decided to get hanfries, which are country-style potatoes, instead of toast. For coffee I ordered iced Vietnamese coffee. About a week later on a Sunday morning I came back to The Nile Cafe with my parents. I intended to get the sandwich Niles Mutt, which consisted of pastrami and ham, however for some reason I decided to order the Niles Special again. For the Nile Special I decided to get toast. For coffee I ordered hot Vietnamese coffee. The food is light and delicious at The Nile Cafe. None of the food I ordered stood out in flavor. The Nile Cafe is a nice eatery if you want a quiet meal in the Niles District.
Ordered Bacon and Brie sandwich the bread is soft the bacon and Brie not overwhelming taste and fairly good portion with chips in which I didn't anticipate. Pastrami sandwich is as well good portion. Ambiance is unique with Egyptian mural not really sure the story behind it. Service the ladies were very kind and approachable and surprisingly the crowd started to come in. Nice group of seniors seems to be regulars patrons.
TLDR: Indoor & Outdoor Seating Wifi & Outlets (Inside) Low Prices & Good Drinks Friendly & Warm Staff Plenty of Parking --------------------------------------- I've been to The Nile Cafe 3-4x, and the friendly staff, good coffee, and low prices keep me coming back! 1. Atmosphere: I LOVE the small town vibes. Same 2 ladies always run the place. They know regulars by name, favorite order, and even details of families and travel plans!! The community makes it a very pleasant place. The inside is covered in vibrant, eye-catching murals (from a young woman artist who passed away - Fremont lore the owner can share!). There is equally colorful, mismatched, but endearing tables and chairs. The patio is huge and shaded, with many beautiful plants and cute deco! One down side is its loose sand and can be dusty. 2. Drinks / Food Drinks are insanely priced! Smalls (12 oz) are $3.80, and Larges (20 oz) are $5.50. Loved the Vietnamese Coffee (my go to now) and thought the mocha was decent. They offer lots of different breakfast and lunch foods - toasts, omelettes, sandwiches, soups, and salads. I can't eat most of them, but the bread smells SO good! 3. Amenities Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, with wifi and outlets inside. Great place to study or work from home! Indoors tends to be a little busier, so I typically sit outdoors. There's parking outside with no time limit; later in the day it fills up but there's residential parking available on the same street. There is a bathroom that is a bit cramped, but functional. Overall a great, mom and pop cafe in Fremont!
Update: I finally came back to try their food today, had an early dinner yesterday so I woke up pretty Hangry this morning. With the recent rise in inflation I was pleasantly surprised that most of their brekky (breakfast) menu items were under $10, so I ordered their breakfast burrito that included beef/chorizo, scrambled eggs, potatoes, and cheese. I was actually blown away by how much I enjoyed the burrito the chorizo had such a great savory flavor that paired with the eggs and melted cheese such a hearty comfort meal. The ladies working here are still friendly as first time I came to try their viet coffee. Will need to visit again to try other menu items, but I definitely recommend trying the breakfast burrito+ viet coffee if you're here.
never knew there was an old town in Fremont--Niles! Stumbled upon this cozy little café for brunch and fell in love with its family-style vibe and old-school decor--felt like I stepped back into the 1940s. The menu is simple, so I went with French toast and a classic morning breakfast. The food was average, but I have to give a big shoutout to their homemade bread--absolutely loved it! A must-try. They even have a backyard seating area, perfect for a weekend morning meal. Great service, super friendly staff--definitely adding this to my go-to list!
Love Cleopatra and ancient Egyptian history, and absolutely adore Nile's. Was so excited to find this hidden gem on my walk today. I opted for the artichoke salad and brie/bacon sandwich. It was decent and simple. I really appreciate Niles small town charm, and finding a cafe just felt really special.
They made their own bread within this nice little cafe. We were surprised by the price since the interior looks quaint. The backyard garden seats were homey as well. Not too crazy about their coffee but it's a very nice place to be laid back and hang out with friends. The ladies serving us were welcoming.
Walked to niles cafe on a Wednesday. I want to revisit the lunch menu. I got the kale potato soup and Niles Mutt pastrami sandwich. I never knew they had a huge out door space in the back. This is no doubt a local Niles favorite.. and in my book if its loved by the people who live there its worth going to!! If you need to have lunch while visiting this historic town during lunch.. then definitely come here we have quality food at really the best price during times of inflation!!
2 months ago
Vietnamese coffee 5/5 Cappuccino 3/5 - pretty sure they made it with almond milk (did not ask for). Very watery and a health risk for some. Breakfast burrito 4/5 with chorizo California turkey Swiss 5/5 Love the eclectic decor and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Prices haven't moved in years, such a gem! read more
3 months ago
Decent size coffee shop/resturant with a variety of breakfast and lunch plates. Walked in and was offered a table I. The front or in the garden other back area. It was a beautiful cool morning so we chose the back area.Back area had many tables and lots of shaded seating areas in a backyard setting. We order two coffees and a chai. All we very good and tasteful. Had the eggplant omelette and I heard the bread is made in house is what we are told so I ordered a side of French toast. Both were good and mediocre the eggplant omelette was decent nothing to brag about the French toast was ok. My daughter ordered the pear and cheese omelette & hans potatoes (country potatoes) which she said was actually tasty. Service was pleasant and cheerful and group of ladies possibly family members enjoying the day. Would go back to maybe try something different. read more
1 month ago
In all fairness, it's the last Sunday of August they opened before their standard time. They seemed a little understaffed and very overwhelmed, but we're glad they were open. read more
17 days ago
The Nile Cafe is such a homey, cozy spot! I opted for a half sandwich and salad, which I thought was a great portion for a good price! I love brie cheese, so this sandwich was perfect! We got seated very quickly in the garden, and they still checked on us frequently by clearing our plates, checking if we needed water, and asking us if we were enjoying our food. So glad to have found this spot in Niles! read more
Really solid little cafe. I've frequented it off and on for years and the quality and service have stayed consistently good. Prices here are reasonable and so are the portions. They lean on the smaller side but honestly, I like that. I don't always want a big ol' plate of food from the country way. This is the perfect lunch while you're out walking around the shops. I'm a big fan of the bacon and brie sandwich, also the basil mayo chicken is good too. I've had a few other sandwiches and some breakfast items, everything was good. The inside of the shop is super cute to stop and have a coffee. Also kid friendly, I've brought my 5 year old and got him French toast. Again, it was perfect that it wasn't a huge portion and my son highly enjoyed his food. I'll definitely keep coming back. Couple notes: - I've bought a loaf of their in shop baked bread a few years back. Not sure if they still sell the whole loaf but it was very good. - They used to be cash only but now accept. Venmo or card with a small fee added. - Newest menu photos attached. The selection hasn't changed much over the years but prices have gone up a reasonable amount per inflation. read more
6 months ago
I can't believe I didn't know about this beautiful little gem in Niles. It's right off of the main street located off of I Street. Me and my mom went and had some lunch before our hair appointment. Super friendly staff and the food was amazing. read more
BREAKFAST WITH QUIET SETTING The first time I came here was last year by accident. I went to another in Niles that had a long wait outside. I walked a couple of blocks away to find The Nile Cafe. I inside I looked at the menu and just ordered one item, which was Niles Au Lait. A year later I came back to The Nile Cafe for coffee and food. This summer I ate here three times. The first time was on a Friday morning. I decided to come that day because I felt coming to The Nile Cafe on Saturday would be too busy. I ordered a pear and fontina omelet. It sounded a unique combination of fruit and cheese in an omelet. The omelet was very light. The one thing that stood out was the homemade toast, which was doughy inside. For coffee I ordered the Nile au Lait. I liked my meal that day (maybe because of the setting) I came back the following day for breakfast. On Saturday there was a farmers' market at one of the parking lots. I wasn't sure If I would be able to find parking. I managed to find parking about a block away from The Nile Cafe. I decided to order two food items: French toast and Niles Special. I had to get the French toast due use of the homemade bread. I tend not to order French toast because it tends to be heavy. Something about the homemade bread from The Nile Cafe made it so addicting. The eggs scramble dish Niles Special is a filling dish of ham, tomatoes, sour cream, and avocado. Since I decided to get French toast for the Niles Special I decided to get hanfries, which are country-style potatoes, instead of toast. For coffee I ordered iced Vietnamese coffee. About a week later on a Sunday morning I came back to The Nile Cafe with my parents. I intended to get the sandwich Niles Mutt, which consisted of pastrami and ham, however for some reason I decided to order the Niles Special again. For the Nile Special I decided to get toast. For coffee I ordered hot Vietnamese coffee. The food is light and delicious at The Nile Cafe. None of the food I ordered stood out in flavor. The Nile Cafe is a nice eatery if you want a quiet meal in the Niles District. read more
3 months ago
Ordered Bacon and Brie sandwich the bread is soft the bacon and Brie not overwhelming taste and fairly good portion with chips in which I didn't anticipate. Pastrami sandwich is as well good portion. Ambiance is unique with Egyptian mural not really sure the story behind it. Service the ladies were very kind and approachable and surprisingly the crowd started to come in. Nice group of seniors seems to be regulars patrons. read more
7 months ago
TLDR: Indoor & Outdoor Seating Wifi & Outlets (Inside) Low Prices & Good Drinks Friendly & Warm Staff Plenty of Parking --------------------------------------- I've been to The Nile Cafe 3-4x, and the friendly staff, good coffee, and low prices keep me coming back! 1. Atmosphere: I LOVE the small town vibes. Same 2 ladies always run the place. They know regulars by name, favorite order, and even details of families and travel plans!! The community makes it a very pleasant place. The inside is covered in vibrant, eye-catching murals (from a young woman artist who passed away - Fremont lore the owner can share!). There is equally colorful, mismatched, but endearing tables and chairs. The patio is huge and shaded, with many beautiful plants and cute deco! One down side is its loose sand and can be dusty. 2. Drinks / Food Drinks are insanely priced! Smalls (12 oz) are $3.80, and Larges (20 oz) are $5.50. Loved the Vietnamese Coffee (my go to now) and thought the mocha was decent. They offer lots of different breakfast and lunch foods - toasts, omelettes, sandwiches, soups, and salads. I can't eat most of them, but the bread smells SO good! 3. Amenities Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, with wifi and outlets inside. Great place to study or work from home! Indoors tends to be a little busier, so I typically sit outdoors. There's parking outside with no time limit; later in the day it fills up but there's residential parking available on the same street. There is a bathroom that is a bit cramped, but functional. Overall a great, mom and pop cafe in Fremont! read more
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Update: I finally came back to try their food today, had an early dinner yesterday so I woke up pretty Hangry this morning. With the recent rise in inflation I was pleasantly surprised that most of their brekky (breakfast) menu items were under $10, so I ordered their breakfast burrito that included beef/chorizo, scrambled eggs, potatoes, and cheese. I was actually blown away by how much I enjoyed the burrito the chorizo had such a great savory flavor that paired with the eggs and melted cheese such a hearty comfort meal. The ladies working here are still friendly as first time I came to try their viet coffee. Will need to visit again to try other menu items, but I definitely recommend trying the breakfast burrito+ viet coffee if you're here. read more
never knew there was an old town in Fremont--Niles! Stumbled upon this cozy little café for brunch and fell in love with its family-style vibe and old-school decor--felt like I stepped back into the 1940s. The menu is simple, so I went with French toast and a classic morning breakfast. The food was average, but I have to give a big shoutout to their homemade bread--absolutely loved it! A must-try. They even have a backyard seating area, perfect for a weekend morning meal. Great service, super friendly staff--definitely adding this to my go-to list! read more
Love Cleopatra and ancient Egyptian history, and absolutely adore Nile's. Was so excited to find this hidden gem on my walk today. I opted for the artichoke salad and brie/bacon sandwich. It was decent and simple. I really appreciate Niles small town charm, and finding a cafe just felt really special. read more
They made their own bread within this nice little cafe. We were surprised by the price since the interior looks quaint. The backyard garden seats were homey as well. Not too crazy about their coffee but it's a very nice place to be laid back and hang out with friends. The ladies serving us were welcoming. read more
7 months ago
11 months ago
Walked to niles cafe on a Wednesday. I want to revisit the lunch menu. I got the kale potato soup and Niles Mutt pastrami sandwich. I never knew they had a huge out door space in the back. This is no doubt a local Niles favorite.. and in my book if its loved by the people who live there its worth going to!! If you need to have lunch while visiting this historic town during lunch.. then definitely come here we have quality food at really the best price during times of inflation!! read more
1 year ago
Been going here for years, the food is always great and the ambiance and staff are even better. This is the first place I show to friends who visit from out of town! read more
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What an amazing and cozy place! First of all, the ladies who run this restaurant bake their own bread from scratch - you can see bags of flour in the back, hardly anybody does it in all of the country today. The back garden patio is amazing. read more
2 years ago
A hidden gem in downtown Niles. They offer all kinds of scrambles, omelettes, and sandwiches. Vietnamese coffee is great too. Staffs are super friendly. Most importantly, it's much cheaper than most breakfast places in Fremont. read more
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Good prices, but you get what you pay for. Person who took our order was rushed and distracted, and not nice towards us. Right while we were asking a question, during the middle of our order, he turned away to do something else. Then he walked away, and the rest of the staff didn't acknowledge us. Then one of them told us to sit down and order later, then the original person came back and directed us to order and "order fast". No smiles on any faces, a complete disregard for customer service. They just want you to rush and get out of here. Something was not included in the meal because they were out of it but they didn't inform us! When we asked about it, the main person said "it's a sandwich, not a salad!" in a disrespectful way. You really get what you pay for. read more
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It's a no frills cafe in the cute town of Niles. We have been here before, but it was many years ago. Since we were in the area, we decided to try it out again. Like I said, if you are looking for something a little fancy, gourmet, this is not for you. But if you want a sandwich with a salad for a decent price, this is the place to go. The prices are very reasonable (under $20 for a sandwich, salad and two ice teas - we split everything but the tea) and this place is Cash Only, so make sure you stop by your ATM before you sit down. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. We usually prefer outdoors, but it was windy today and settled for inside. read more
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Niles District is always a great rest stop for bike rides, whether you're cruising through Niles Canyon or visiting the nearby Quarry Lakes and Coyote Hills. Skillet'z is probably the most popular brunch spot on that street, but lines were out the door both times I was in Niles. Instead, my friend and I opted to go to The Nile Cafe, and were happy to find that there was no wait both times. We were able to find a table outdoors and conveniently prop up our bikes right next to us. I've ordered the Cobbler scramble (bacon, ham, mushrooms, and blue cheese) as well as the Pastrami and Swiss sandwich, and enjoyed both of them. Prices are lower than your typical brunch place, but it's matched by the smaller portions - which is perfectly fine if you're still planning on continuing a bike ride. If you need a caffeine boost, I'd also recommend the Vietnamese coffee! read more
The Nile Cafe is an hole in the wall for cheap generic eats. take out or patio or outdoor dining only. offerings: breakfast, sandwiches, pastries, covfefe eats: pastrami & swiss sandwich (6.25) - taste neutral pastrami and swiss cheese with lettuce, tomato, pickles, etc on white bread. sammie warmed in micro or ?. came with a bag of chips. *foods ok, nothing special 3.5 stars take outs: -cash only -nile related motif on wall. read more
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