Best burger in town and yummy cocktails. Service is prompt, friendly and always goes above and beyond

Every time you blink the water girl is trying to fill your water glass ease dropping all the while. The food was good but soup was served in a very small half cup. Bartenders seemed a little arrogant. I don't think I would come back here. Total experience was sub par. read more

Niche is our first choice for special dinners. From drinks to food to wine, all is excellent! And so is the service.

If you ever find yourself in Geneva, stop here. It's a MUST!! Drinks fantastic, food extremely classy, smooth and tasteful, ambiance warm and welcoming, staff friendly and professional. Our favorite place to have date night. read more

Niche Restaurant - Must get the brioche bun starter! Oysters were a special and aren't always in the menu! - New American Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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Extensive whisky list made trying a couple of flights an enjoyable experience. The food was good, and service friendly and timely.

As usual, Niche excels at everything... from the moment you walk in the door and the wonderful host saying happy anniversary to the champagne as we sat! I don't know what is better, the people who work at satisfying your culinary needs or the food itself. Vinny is an excellent example of what a General Manager should be. Chris was the Chef for this evening and surprised us with an awesome "extra" appetizer and dessert! Our server, Steve was fantastic and very professional, he had great recommendations and showed us the utmost attention at the perfect times. My beautiful wife had the 1/2 Amish Chicken and I have the venison for our mains. Both entrees are out of this world and were the perfect choices after the black bean hummus, broccoli and arancini appetizers. The dessert menu was full of great choices but we learned of an off menu dessert, Beignets, and they were amazing! What a great way to celebrate our 12 year anniversary and we look forward to making Niche an annual visit for many anniversaries to come! read more

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Great selection of bourbons. Staff very knowledgeable . Food is good , New interior is spectacular. So light and vibrant. Tables and seating excellent. Very inviting! read more

Oh man what is there NOT to like about this place! First the bar - any place that actually sell's Pappy Van Winkle is top's in the World. Second the food - creative and delicious with ingredients you or I never heard and get this, fear not, you will like it. Third - the service and the servers are without peer. Fourth, but in no way last, the atmosphere / decorations are a mish mash of eclectic shabby-yet-elegant chic, and it all works. Dress to the nines or come casual, all good here. read more

Bring back the pork belly fried rice! That was my all time favorite item on the menu that they no longer offer. I got my hopes up for a minute when I saw that the Pan Roasted Fjord Trout comes with pork belly fried rice AND that they were willing to do it as a side. However, it was nothing close to the original fried rice they used to offer as a side. Boo hoo... There are other great items on the menu, like the brussels sprouts, Szechuan beef and pork belly steam buns. The crispy fingerling potatoes were ok, nothing special. The ambiance and service here is consistently great. Street parking nearby is easy. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2018 read more

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We recently moved to Geneva and wanted to pick a local spot to celebrate for our 1 year wedding anniversary. This place was the perfect spot! It was romantic & nice without being over the top. We will be back here for sure! Food 4/5 - We ordered the Tender Broccoli Florets as a starter. We joked that we never knew broccoli could be so delicious! Topped with crispy bacon, fried shallots, and a sriracha aioli this was delicious! Entree's - my husband ordered the 1/2 Amish Chicken and I ordered the Serrano Wrapped Monkfish. The food was beautifully plated! Only slight critiques - my husband noticed an excess of sesame oil flavor in his chicken (I love to cook and a little goes a long way!). My fish was well-cooked but would have preferred a "light/fresh" component to the dish, tasted much more like a meal I would eat in the winter. Drink 4/5 - I ordered the Sauvignon Blanc which was delicious! My husband ordered the Mr. Brownstown cocktail which was unique - it had a cold brew ice cube and a vanilla syrup - he said it was kind of sweet though and that you couldn't taste the bourbon that much. We will be back though to try their other cocktails! Atmosphere 5/5 - The inside of the restaurant looked beautiful. Romantic & dim, the tables were spaced apart for COVID. We chose to eat at the patio, which appeared to be created to accommodate COVID restrictions. The chairs on the patio were plastic, but I admired that the restaurant was adjusting to the needs of our time! We are looking forward to being back to eat inside! Service 5/5 - Our waiter was very sweet & attentive. We were surprised by a champagne toast for our anniversary! Allergen-Friendly 5/5 - The menu was marked (GF) throughout. As someone who avoids dairy, I would like to see more restaurants labeling menu items that are DF as well. (Maybe if I write about it enough it will start to happen ha!) COVID Precautions 5/5 - Patio tables were spaced apart, inside tables spaced apart. Staff wore masks. Felt completely safe here. Overall this was a lovely spot to celebrate our anniversary! So thankful that Geneva has restaurants like this, as we were definitely spoiled by the restaurant scene when we lived in Chicago. We will be back soon!! read more

Niche Restaurant - Serrano Wrapped Monkfish + Sauvignon Blanc - New American Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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THIS PLACE Holy cow. Niche far exceeded our expectations! My husband and I visited for my birthday, and I was so surprised when the server greeted us with champagne for the occasion - what a great touch! To make it even more amazing, the champagne was fantastic! We ordered wine, the sausage board, fried chicken, and the pork tenderloin - all of which were UNREAL! I swear I could eat that sausage board every day of my life haha Our server was phenomenal, and the ambience feels as if you are at a trendy restaurant in the city. Such a cool place! Can't wait to go back! read more

Niche Restaurant - Sausage and fried chicken! Amazing! - New American Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Date nights are always a win when we go to Niche! The best hamburger I have ever rated is their Niche burger on the small plates menu! I like my burgers pretty well done, so please be sure to let them know if you'd like it done a bit more, otherwise it does come out with pink in the middle, and a good amount. Don't be fooled by the "small plate" portion either. It is perfect. The drinks here are unmatched when it comes to selection and bartender skill, and are always almost too pretty to drink! We usually get one of the same female servers, and although I cannot remember her name off of the top of my head, she's one of my favorite servers in Geneva. :) read more

Meal for the gods! I would compare this to Bavettes in Chicago but better! Amazing hidden gem in Geneva! Steak and fries (I subbed the fries for marbled potatoes) - Steak melts in your mouth like butter, so much flavor and very tender, medium rare was perfection and I plan on coming back to order this dish again, maybe tomorrow! Paired perfectly with Côtes du Rhône Octopus appetizer - so much flavor it was served with a pimento tomato sauce and olives with fried manchego cheese croquettes, highly recommend! Pork shank - another amazing dish so much flavor beautifully crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Couldn't have been happier with this amazing buzzing Parisian vibe resturant. For dessert they offer $5 all you can eat cotton candy so much fun! I saw so many tables enjoying this childhood pleasure after a decadent meal. Recommend for a fun date night where you don't want to be met with a sterile quite environment but rather a buzzing loud energetic vibe where our surrounding tables were excited to recommend their dishes. If you are worried about covid and do not want to be near people this is not the restaurant for you. It's small and you are very close to other tables - think small crammed Parisian restaurant in the 2nd arrondissement on a Saturday night. Amazing food and service! Can't wait to come back! read more

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We went to celebrate my wife's birthday and had a great experience. All three of us had delicious meals and the server was wonderful. The restaurant was full but we noticed it was not noisy, which was nice for a place that was packed. For myself, I am vegan and with no entree on the menu, I was appreciative that the server asked what I liked or disliked and came back with a custom idea from the chef. I said I was wide open to anything vegan and liked spicier foods and they whipped up a delicious plate with bean panache, sweet potatoes, assorted vegetables and a sauce with just the right amount of kick. Truly delicious and very appealing. For desert, they even made a vegan pastry that was really good as well. Thanks to the fantastic server and kitchen (and our son who paid for the birthday meal) for a birthday celebration that literally could not have been better! read more

Food was Cloos, service slow. Not a return visit for the vote. Don't microwave food when it it is sent back for being cold. Please don't cut a $40 ribeye like I am a child. Many fails here. read more

This is our favorite restaurant and once again we loved it. I was excited to see duck in the menu again and it didn't disappoint. We decided to try the after dinner coffee drink instead of the cheesecake. The coffee was fab! read more

Wow, what a great place!! Being from Kentucky, I wasn't looking for a bourbon bar, but this ended up being the place!!! First, Anna was excellent as our server. Questions, no problem, she's right there. Pleasant, helpful, and attentive which is rare right now. But, service could not have been better. Next, the seared yellowfin tuna was some of the best I've ever had, and my wife's steak frites was so tender she didn't even need the knife. We shared the Lolla Rossa salad, and Anna brought it already separated for the two of us. Excellent!! Light vinaigrette, ricotta, nuts and fruit combined to a great flavorful mix. Close the dinner off with Niche coffee which was as good to drink as it was to watch the bartender as she lit the liquor on fire to caramelize the cinnamon and sugar in the rim. Great little gem in the heart of Geneva, well worth the price you pay for the meal and service!!! read more

Niche Restaurant - Niche Coffee - New American Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

I cannot wait to come back. Everything was amazing. Sat at the bar for drinks before sitting down for dinner. My date loved his martini, I loved the Bordeaux. We had the bao buns for an appetizer and they were so good...seriously so good. I was so happy he split the last one to share with me. He had the steak special and he loved it. I stole a bite and the steak was cooked so well. I ordered the halibut and it was perfectly cooked. Michelle, our server, was so welcoming and explained everything perfectly. Truly cannot wait to frequent this restaurant. Ambience was spot on too. read more

I went to Niche for my birthday. It has been on my to try list on Yelp for awhile. I thought it held up pretty nicely. I love the ambiance. The bar has nice backlighting that isn't too sharp creating a warm, homey feel. I also like the set up of the tables. I have a broken foot and needed to come in on crutches. Even though the tables were next to each other, there was enough space to accommodate my crutches without getting in the way which I really appreciate. Our waiter was very nice! He was knowledgeable about their food selection and made helpful suggestions. Personally, I didn't try their cocktails, but my fiancé tried some of their beer selection. They had a good selection of seasonal beers as well as common ones. For an appetizer we got the steamed buns which were delicious! I love this dish at most places and thought they did a really good job balancing the bun to meat ratio. For my entree I got the salmon which had pork dumplings in it. The salmon was cooked perfectly, but a little plain. The pork dumplings, though, were delectable. Definitely one of the top ones I've tried. My fiancé got the corn chowder along with his entree. It was a special they were having and it was oh so good. Just a pinch of heat you feel in the back of your throat. Finally, for desert we got the banana upside down cake with lemon curd. I would never have thought to combine those flavors but it worked! Very tasty! They have a rotating menu so I'm not sure what they will have next, but I definitely don't mind checking it out! read more

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The most amazing food I've had in many years. The lamb was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The steamed buns and sliders for appetizer were just yummy. I love the playfulness in having All You Can Eat Cotton Candy on the menu for dessert. Had to get it. Loved it! I can't believe that was my first time there. Can't wait to go back! read more

Niche Restaurant - New American Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Way to expensive for portion sizes. It is more I'd a place to go and drink verses eat

Decided to head to Geneva to try a new spot and glad we stumbled upon Niche. While a bit more expensive than we'd typically spend on a meal, I had one of the best dishes I've ever eaten, so I'm not complaining! I started with the Queen of the Rodeo and my husband had the old fashioned. Neither of us were very impressed with the drinks - honestly mine just tasted like a $9 LaCroix. But the food! We shared the baby kale salad to start (nothing special here), and then I had the Seared Yellowfin Tuna and my husband had the single serving of the Bone Marrow Fried Rice. I can't even explain how amazing the tuna was. I'm usually all for sharing meals with my husband, but this was hard to share - I wanted it all to myself! The crispy rice, avocado cream and tuna combo was all incredible, bursting with flavor. And my favorite part - it was all gluten free! My husband said the fried rice was so rich and flavorful, and the single portion could have easily been shared - it was a good portion size. Overall, we were super impressed. It looks like Niche changes their menu quite a bit, so we will be back to try more! read more

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Honest review: one of my favorite places to eat in the suburbs. Ambiance its cute, but dont get all the bulls though dont think it fits with fine dinning. Service is good, depending on who you get. The male server jeffry is amazing kind hospitable and so nice really goes above and beyond. Food: foods good but can be tweaked a lil. 1: food has to be hot 2: bring back the duck leg dish it was amazing i love when this place does unique things then it really excels like the steam bun dish really flavorful and unique keep that up. 3 some dishes need less components n they would taste better like the octopus dish. 4: fix desserts besides the shakes they have never been good they need a better pastry chef. Drinks: there not good honestly they need a better bartender but i like that all drinks here are really boosy. Best things: cheese plate/ steamed buns/burger/ octopus/ walleye Burger: still one of my favorite burgers. The hun id flavorful n toasted the burger is seasoned n moist. The pickles add acidity n the red onion marmalade adds sweetness just put more. The bacon adds saltiness. My only complaint is that it needs a sauce. Would have love if it came with a really decadent aioli instead of ketchup. And the fries are really good just put seasoning on them. Would love if it came with an egg and something crunchy like onion rings. Then would love if it came with unique things like foie miss that Pork belly risotto: good not great was expecting more flavor in the actual risotto. I loved the greenery for freshness n the walnuts for crunch. Liked the egg for richness. Wish there was a sauce. Porkbelly wasnt crispy that was disappointing Apple pie beignets: these werent good. Was really hard not light the actual beignets werent sweet. The filling wasnt good Octopus: this was delicious. The octopus was crispy wish there was more octopus though. I didnt like the potatoes they weren't crispy. The olives were amazing adding a briny flavor to cut through the richness the sauce was really good just put more. My only issue was there were a lot of components take some out Steam bun: this was amazing. The sauce was phenomenal it was so flavorful. Love pineapple for sweatnes, and the pickled onions for acidity. My only issue the pork was cold. Cheeseplate: this is an amazing cheese plate but little things can be done to tweak it. Like the crackers there really hard wish it was really good bread instead. Wish they were more soft cheeses, soft cheeses work better with jams then hard cheeses. The jam was delish just put more. I like the fruit but wish it was a jam instead so its easier to eat. Loved the addition of the pistachios. Short rib: i didnt really like this. The dish was really salty. The shortrib was luke warm. The potatoes werent crispy or flavorful. Walleye: this was amazing. The walleye was cooked perfectly. The sauce was so flavorful. the lobster pasta was amazing but a lil to hard. Loved the greenery for freshness. My only complaint wish there was more texture. Chocolate mouse: this was alright. The marshmellow whip was amazing texturey it was good but its to bitter needs more marshmellow whip n sweetness to counteract the bitterness of the dark chocolate read more

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Recommend you sit at the bar and enjoy a a great selection of bourbons. The food is also excellent.

Niche is amazing every time. I'm a very picky eater but every meal and cocktail I've had there has been fabulous. Great atmosphere and service. Highly recommend. read more

This place was so fun! I was just visiting clients in Geneva and they made a reservation here.. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I loved it! The server was a little busy so it took a few minutes to get my drink order but I was so so so happy they had a N/A beer and mocktail options! Any restaurant that supports a sober night gets an A+ in my book. The appetizers were pretty good, the bread and butter was amazing and good French fries. I have a dairy allergy so I couldn't taste everything. I ordered the hamburger and it was pretty dry without the sauce and a little cold. The date cake was delicious and the cotton candy was super fun. I felt like a kid. The vibe was really nice, not too loud and the lighting was perfect. I would definitely come back and try other menu items. read more

I ate at Niche for the first time tonight and it was incredible! I don't eat meat or dairy, and since I didn't see many options for me on the menu, I asked if there were any vegan options that weren't on the menu. She said "Yes, let me ask the chef what can be put together." Well, my meal was absolutely amazing!! I sooo appreciate a chef who will create a beautiful and tasty dish for those of us who don't eat meat or dairy; it's actually a rare thing in my experience. The rest of my family (omnivores) also loved their meals! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming and although the restaurant was packed it wasn't noisy at all! I will definitely be going back again and I highly recommend it! read more

Small quaint establishment in the heart of Geneva Illinois reminds me of posh places in downtown Chicago sort of a hidden gem. The server was very friendly and efficient tables are very close together but that's part of the charm of this establishment. Very upscale crowd and now to the food. We started with a toast of champagne celebrating my daughter's new job on the house and then we had the warm pretzel side of the cheese sauce excellent. I ordered the steak and the trout which we enjoyed immensely I would recommend establishment the food is excellent enjoy read more

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I've been to Niche several times since my first review - and this place is fabulous. Fresh ingredients, delicious drinks, creative menu that is frequently changing, and excellent service. I believe it is the best restaurant in the tri - city area, and the closest thing you will experience to Chicago dining in the suburbs. We recently went to Niche for their New Year's Eve dinner. It was a 5 course delight, from the lobster roll to the coffee creme brule. I enjoyed two margaritas with dinner - orange and pear flavored and they were wonderful. My husband absolutely loves their old fashioned with the special cherries, and our friends also enjoyed the Niche version of the Irish coffee. The menu was delicious, the service excellent, and the evening memorable, as it should be. I will continue to come to Niche for special occasions in the future. read more

We have visited Niche few times. This time was the worse. The waiter Steve, very rough, and without the appropriate manners and etiquette for a place such as this. He did not remember what we ordered, and quickly came back to ask us and reconfirm. No bread to welcome us, as we were told that the owners have gluten free bread on the menu" so they will charge you"(how inappropriate to make such a comment) My mussels were not as expected, in fact terrible and we could not wait to leave the premises. The dessert was good. Needleless to say, we will not be back. It was a waste of our time, and money, given their high end pricing. Paying higher prices would be acceptable if the food and the service would be comparable. read more

Venison, venison, venison! Did I say that I love venison and Niche not only has a kick-ass venison app but their venison tenderloin was delicious. I'll break it down. The app was the meatballs and it came in a little skillet with a puree that was delicious but with this pomegranate syrup that didn't seem like it was glorified POM juice and the little pomegranate seeds helped round out the flavor. Steam buns. STEAM BUNS?! Yeah, and honestly? They were great. I'm a little wary of fusion type buns-some of them are just super overloaded but this one was stuffed just right with steak and veggies. For dinner I of course, got the venison-if you hadn't picked up on that already. Cut to the perfect thickness, with the kale, onion and the jus. The naturally lean venison was balanced by the buttered kale and the rich jus. On top of that, their beer selection is top notch. Our group of four went through 3 or 4 different beers all hand picked and it seems like they consciously matched their beers to the food. I couldn't have had a better meal there. read more

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Went to Niche on a week night..bar area Was pretty busy. Service was excellent and super chill relaxed but still holding onto an upscale vibe place. Great whiskey menu and nice food selection. The Place: No issue finding the place or with parking. Niche was really well decorated you can tell they are a bit more upscale then casual but they are not stuffy or trying to hard. I was perfectly comfortable in a pair of jeans and a polo. Nice place! The Food: They have a great menu with some nice options..I had the steam buns and they were delicious. I can't wait to try more.... The Whiskey and Beer Menu: This Place has an outstanding whiskey menu...just outstanding...their beer selections could be a bit better but maybe I just caught them at a bad time. The Staff: Staff was super friendly and attentive absolutely nothing bad to say here. Overall: Niche may possible be the best restaurant I have been to in the burbs read more

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Went for the Napa Valley Wine dinner on Oct. 29, 2022. Was really looking forward to this as these private events that Niche puts on have never disappointed, until now. The wines served were Heitz, Burgess and Brendel, great wineries so figured they'd be delicious. The evening started off with a woman (believe from Demeine Estates) giving quite the speech about the wines, history of the wineries and the like....she really rambled on. Really pushing us to purchase bottles of these wines. No wonder as they all failed terribly except for the Heitz Chardonnay. She then spoke again about half way through this dinner, again pushing these wines. Our guess, as others felt sitting around us is that these wines didn't sell well in the retail market so they were being pushed at dinners/events. The first 2 courses were good, but both the duck and steak were tough and very, very rare, not much flavor at all. The dessert was tasty but the Brendel rose tasted like carbonated water. Most of the courses had too much (flavor-wise) going on, took away from what could have been a very good dinner. The cooks and staff I'm sure were overwhelmed, trying to feed and serve so many people at one time but the servers did do a great job trying. Arrived at 5:30, left at 9:30. It could have been much shorter if this woman hadn't spoke for so long. And Vince, you've packed so many tables in Niche, it's difficult to get to the washrooms! Won't be attending another "private dinner" or eating here until changes are made, this was very disappointing and quite expensive. read more

10/10, the service, the food, the beer, everything was fucking delicious. We got the fried chicken... awesome. Kale salad ... rediculous Hangar steak.... stupid good. The blueberry mule was fantastic also. Would come again. read more

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Loved the food, service and ambience! I ordered the seared sea scallops....amazing flavor, just a little undercooked for me. I also ordered the pretzel...unique presentation and it was paired with a very tasty cheese sauce. I will be back! read more

Niche Restaurant - Seared sea scallops - New American Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Great appetizers: cheese plate, burrata salad, Brussels sprouts. I ordered the wrong meal: branzino. I cannot stand skin on a fish and it was sooo salty. It was also a challenge to take away from the fish meat. I forfeited an entire filet. Prime rib looked amazing and would try this next time. Server was hard to hear over the loud music and when I asked about specials, I was told "I already went over them." Place is cute, good apps, meal-meh, server-meh. read more

Steaks are excellent, great cocktails and whiskey selection. Very loud inside. Not a family dining place. Crowd is usually couples or party gatherings read more

This place is one of the best places I have been to in some time. Our experience was perfect. I met a colleague for dinner on a Thursday night. One of the highlights of the night was service. It was simply perfect. Our waiter cared, was observant without overwhelming us and really made our experience perfect. I started the night with one of their "unbelievable selections" of bourbon. I had a "tasting pour" of the Jefferson 21 year old. It was wonderful. A tasting-pour is 1 ¼ ounces, while a full pour is 2 ounces. It was really good. My colleague had a glass of Cabernet. It tasted a bit off, almost jammy and we almost thought that was the way it should taste. The waiter noticed that I also tasted it and came over to ask about it. He insisted that he take it back, they opened a fresh bottle and it was a really good cab. I ended up having one with my dinner. For appetizers, we split the Scallops and the Seared Scallops with buffalo fried oysters, and the Steamed Buns with sweet and sticky flank steak. They were both fantastic. The buns were really fantastic, great texture, soft and just the right chew, while the stuffing was really GREAT flavor, just enough kick. They were served in a taco shape (check the photos) and were great. The Scallops were really good as well. They were served with some crispy rice which was an interesting texture. Really enjoyed that dish. For dinner with actually split the Cornish Hen Roulade. We wanted to stay with a small-plate theme so we could try different dishes. They actually brought us 2 plates, each with our portion beautifully arranged. You wouldn't have known we were splitting a dish. How awesome was that. And it was fantastic. The flavor in every part of that dish was really great. For dessert we tried the BlueBerry Fritters and the Pineapple Crisp. They were also a hit. We will be back (even with the 90 minute travel time to get here). This place is a hit. read more

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Yikes! What happened to you, Niche? We knew something had changed when we saw all your staff wearing jeans and gym shoes! When you first opened, you were swanky. The limited menu was so, so. We were served the saddest looking cheese platter for our appetizer, and my coffee-rubbed lamb was so overly coated in coffee grounds, I had to scrape them off, having learned the hard way that if I didn't, I would have a mouthful of grounds. The music was horrible - from a psychedelic Beatles tune to "Superfly." What? Everyone was friendly, but certainly not the Niche we remember, and not worth lingering around for dessert. We're sorry we chose to celebrate our anniversary with you. read more

Amazing food and drinks! Actually you can sit and have conversation because it is not as loud as other places. Definitely recommend Niche. Topnotch read more