Your Neighborhood Slots & Entertainment Destination
ENTERTAINMENT & CONVENIENCE
a Good Place to
Play Slots
We continually update our gaming floor with popular titles and new slot machine releases whenever available. Our goal is to give you access to the latest entertainment and the games players are asking for most.
Because new games are introduced regularly, you’ll often find fresh options and exciting themes to explore.
DRINKS AT NIKKI’S
ENJOY DRINKS WHILE PLAYING SLOTS
Bring your friends and enjoy a selection of cocktails, wine, and beer while you play your favorite games. Whether you’re celebrating a big win, meeting up after work, or simply looking for a fun night out, you’ll find a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere where great drinks and exciting gaming come together. It’s the perfect destination for entertainment in Des Plaines.
PLAY, WIN & CASH-IN
Convenient to Get here and Play
Nikki’s Gaming Cafe is conveniently located in Des Plaines and easily accessible from nearby communities including Park Ridge, Niles, Rosemont, Mount Prospect, and Arlington Heights.
Gary Maruska
5 months ago
This place is great!.Nikki and Tamika are always friendly and always ask do you want anything right away.This place is the best I have been to!
Matthew Kniazuk
5 months ago
Great place to hang out and gamble – machines can definitely pay out well. I got $700 out of $20!
Staff is very friendly and helpful. Drinks at the bar are fairly priced.
This is the Gaming Cafe to check out if you want to relax or have a good time!
Adam Austin
7 months ago
Wonderful staff! The by pizza from Carusos and have a nice complementary selection of treats, from Potato chips to Kit-Kat bars. Good bar with a lot of selections. No bowls of stale peppermint jaw breakers here! The machines are clean, comfortable, and HOT! Just remember to leave when you made it!🤣Nikki is the Hostess, a kind and ingenious lady that makes Nikki’s Nikki’s! Tell her Adam Austin sent you and you get a slice of pizza! Oh, you get that anyways, never mind. Just go and see it for yourself and you’ll have a grand time. And always, high bets, high wins! Adam Austin, Des Plaines
Лілія Ящук
1 year ago
I had a wonderful experience thanks to Mika! She was incredibly kind, professional, and attentive throughout my visit. Her positive attitude and friendly manner truly made a difference. It’s clear that she cares about her work and goes above and beyond to make guests feel welcome. Thank you, Mika, for your excellent service—I hope to see you again soon!
Alexis Bell
2 years ago
Nia was very welcoming, clean place, music was great. Snacks available great machines. I will be back. Thanks Nia !
Thomas London
2 years ago
Like The atmosphere The host were nice and respectful It's really a nice place to hang out at
Johnny Doe
2 years ago
Man what an experience! Best spot ever!!! I’m never going anywhere else!! Service was amazing!!
Buzz DeGrazia
2 years ago
Friendly staff. Great slots. Very nice employees. First time here and they gave us pizza! Awesome spot. Will 100% be back
Kris Ripke
2 years ago
Love this place, super clean, awesome atmosphere, Nikki is a gem and Tyrell was super cool! 10/10 recommend, will definitely be back!
Mary
2 years ago
Amazing atmosphere, great vibes, and clean. Staff members are absolutely a vibe and welcoming. Slots are loose and definitely will keep you playing. They will have me coming back.
Autumn Mackay
2 years ago
Had such a great experience – Very clean & nice spot to relax and play. Nia & Mika are the best!! 🙂
Daniyar Kulnazarov
2 years ago
Thank you Nikki's Gaming Cafe for your guest service and hospitality to your customers. I Met Terrell and Tomika for 100% the best service
AleK P
2 years ago
Last night, my wife and I visited Nikki’s, and I want to commend a young black man who worked there. We arrived around 7:20 pm and started playing the games. There was a noticeable odor, possibly from someone nearby, but other than that, the machines and the area were very clean. Unfortunately, the kiosk wasn’t working, so I couldn’t earn my points🙃
Around 8 pm, an older man came in, intoxicated. Though not disruptive like some people can be, he was struggling to find money for whatever he was trying to do. The young man I mentioned earlier noticed this and stayed by his side, maintaining a calm and patient demeanor. He talked to the man, worked with him, and tried to understand what he needed. At one point, the man accidentally flung his phone from the slot machine by ATM wall, and it flew towards the bar area, turning the situation into a bit of a circus atmosphere just being humorous.
Despite this, the young man remained composed, continuing to assist him. He even tried to help the man get an Uber, though the man didn’t have the app. Eventually, he figured out how to get him a ride, arranging for the Uber to take him to the bank and then home. By 8:25, the man was on his way, and the young worker returned to his duties.
I really want to commend this employee for his compassion, patience, and professionalism. He handled the situation with grace and made sure the man was taken care of, which speaks volumes about his character.
As we left, both of the men working there acknowledged us and wished us a good night. They were pleasant and welcoming from start to finish, making the entire experience even more enjoyable.
Melissa Johnson
2 years ago
I love the atmosphere. Each time I've came to this establishment the staff was awesome they made me feel like family. This has been since day 1. Tamika, Nikki, Terrell and Rueben all have excellent customer service skills. I love their new machines, drinks are added bonus too they aren't watered down.
Rinya “Rin” K
2 years ago
Tyrell’s really great! Friendly crowd, good drinks and snacks, and bumpin’ playlist 😎
C Punnoose
2 years ago
Came to Chicago for the weekend from New York and stumbled on Nikki’s Gaming Cafe, a fine institution for playing some slots and taking back a few drinks. Ended up spending a couple hours due to the unmatched hospitality of Mika and Terrell. 100% would recommend and I’ll be back!
ray klass
3 years ago
Owners and staff are really nice people and their slots do pay.
They also have a first Thursday open mic night hosted by very talented pro musicians and all are welcomed and treated with kindness and respect.
The owners have often been known to treat those attending the open mic to some great pizza which is yet another added plus over other nearby gaming rooms.
Nikki Gfesser
3 years ago
Nikki’s gaming cafe is so much fun, good atmosphere, friendly hosts and always super clean! I love coming here with my girlfriends!!
Charles Annis
3 years ago
Great live music on Thursdays with top notch players for an open jam setting. Welcoming & decent.
Boris Shtrakhman
3 years ago
Pretty friendlyplace. Not a bad atmosphere. The games are alright. I have never seem ot packed. Of courseas in all of these small gaming places they could use more machines.
Tina Williams
3 years ago
I really enjoyed Nikkis but Tamika really made the experience better. She was friendly and engaging with everyone. I will definitely be back.
Vanilla Armstrong
3 years ago
I absolutely love this place. I know the manager Tamika from another gaming place. When other people informed me she was working there i broke my neck getting there. She managed another gaming spot and we absolutely loved her there. She has excellent customer service an makes you feel very welcome!!!!!! She always went above and beyond. So when i came into Nikki's she was so happy to see me. Very clean place i observed the people there absolutely love her. I always told her she's one of a kind and if you see this review Tamika i absolutely adore you. We need more humans like you working in business's i will always spend my money with you😊 and you alway give excellent advice and take care of me. So that being said ill always take care of you. Keep up the great work my friend. I lovvveeee this place!!!!!!!!!
Susan Baron
3 years ago
We love Nikki’s cafe. Fabulous place ,to game, clean and the staff is very friendly.
Drinks are reasonably priced and free snacks. I highly recommend and can’t wait to go back,
