Sphinx cafe - Restaurant and Night Club
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Authentic  Mediterranean Gourmet Cuisine

8743 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL 60714 
Tel: 847-967-0030

Restaurant is open 6 days for lunch and dinner

Monday - closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11AM - 11PM
Friday, Saturday 11AM - 10PM
Sunday 12PM - 10PM


             The owner - Essam Moneim

Chef-owner Essam Moneim started out his cooking career in the kitchen of the Food Preparation Academy in Alexandria, Egypt over two decades ago. After his graduation, he received training in Ramada Hotel in Alexandria. His work experience as a chef includes the Sheraton Hotel and Alexandria VIP Club in Alexandria. Essam also worked for the Royal Family in Egypt.
El Rancho Restaurant in Evergreen, Colorado was the next step in his culinary career after immigrating to United States.
Gaining valuable experience in “other kitchens” and winning fans with his cooking, and the hummus, baba ganouj, maskah or chicken, beef or lamb kabobs give ample proof why, Essam decided to open his own “Aladdin Restaurant” in Evergreen, CO.
Than, in 1995 he met his future wife, who would lead him to Chicago and his current
Sphinx Café Restaurant in Niles, Illinois.
At Sphinx Café he continues to focus on creating the most healthful and authentic versions of Mediterranean foods. His menu presents the kind of addictive fare that gives this exotic food a good home in the town of Niles and keeps you coming back and back and back for more.