About Global Café

Global Café, an International food hall, hosts three immigrant/refugee food entrepreneurs cooking and selling an eclectic mix of affordably priced dishes from their home countries. Try authentic dishes from Syria, Sudan and Venezuela all under one roof!

Global Café aims to be a gathering place to bring together guests from all different walks of life interested in learning more about different cultures and enjoying wonderful ethnic food. The Crosstown neighborhood is home to a very diverse population representing many different countries, which makes it the perfect home for Global Café.

Global Café is managed by Juan Viramontes, a talented chef who immigrated to California from Mexico with his family when he was a child and who recently relocated to Memphis for Global Café. Our three Chefs are from Syria, Sudan and Venezuela. Our employees come from Mexico, Somalia, Sudan, Switzerland, Syria and Venezuela.

Global Caf is open for lunch and dinner, has a full bar and provides takeaway and catering options. We are closed on Monday.

- MEET OUR TEAM -

Fayha, Chef, from Syria

Fayha was born and raised in Syria. She moved to the United States in 1992 with her husband Ahmed.

Fayha is very active in her community and can be found helping new Syrian refugees settle into their new homes and helping anyone she can. She is know in the Middle Eastern community as the woman to call for authentic, affordable and delicious dishes.

Ibti, Chef, from Sudan

Ibti was born and raised in Sudan. She and her husband, Abdalla, resettled to Egypt in 1995, leaving their home country of Sudan. In 1999, they moved to the United States, seeking political asylum.

Ibti lives in Binghampton with her husband and three children. She is very active in her community. She is well known in the neighborhood and beyond as she served as the Chef at Caritas Village for 5 years. She is famous for her delicious soups!

Pancho, Chef, from venezuela

José “Pancho” was born and raised in Venezuela. He, along with his wife, moved to Memphis in 2017 due to the political situation in Venezuela.

Chef Pancho owned a restaurant in his home country for many years. He has over 20 years of culinary experience.

Juan, General Manager and head Bartender, from Mexico

Juan was born and raised in a very poor area of Mexico. Along with his parents and 10 siblings, Juan moved to Southern California in 1991.

Juan has been working in the culinary industry since he attended an advanced culinary class in 7th grade. Juan is not only a talented Chef but he also is known for his beautifully made drinks.

Sabine, Owner/CEO, from Switzerland

Sabine was born in Vevey, Switzerland, where Nestlé is headquartered. Being a coffee and chocolate snob is therefore in her DNA. She is a world traveler who is fluent in five languages. She is also a vegan who loves to eat but cannot even boil an egg.

She moved to California from Switzerland when she was 21 and has lived in Southern California, Texas and Tennessee. She is the proud mom of a daughter, India and a son, Kai as well as three rescue dogs.

- MENU -

Syrian Cuisine
Babaganoush with pita (vegetarian) $4.70
Yalangi (vegetarian stuffed grape leaves) $4.70
Tabouleh (vegetarian) $3.85
Kobab sandwich (chicken or beef) $9.35
Kobab with rice (chicken or beef) $9.35
Bamia with rice (Okra with stewed beef) $9.65
Mixed grilled vegetables with tzatziki sauce $9.35
Spinach or Cheese pie (2 pieces) with tabouleh (vegetarian) $8.25
Baklava with walnut $3.50

Sudanese Cuisine
Hummus with falafel (4) (vegetarian) $4.70
Sambusa (2) (vegetarian or ground beef) $4.70
Soup du jour with stuffed cheese potato bread $7.65
Chicken Shawarma (marinated with spices) $9.35
Dama with Rous (beef tender with rice) $9.85
Basta chocolate or strawberry $3.50

Venezuelan Cuisine
Tequeños (3) wheat cheese sticks (vegetarian) $4.70
Empañadas (3) choice of chicken, shredded beef, potatoes & cheese or vegan black beans $4.70
Stew du jour $7.95
Stuffed Arepa (pulled beef or chicken, bean & cheese or vegan) $8.75
Pabellón shredded beef with beans, rice and fried plantain $9.85
Asado negro beef in black adobo sauce with rice and fried plantain $9.85
Vegan plate rice, bean and fried plantain $7.65
Quesillo Venezolano (Venezuelan flan) $3.95

Specialty drinks (free refills)
Hibiscus Tea $2.50
Papeln con limon (sugar cane lemonade) $2.50
Spicy Hot Sudanese Tea $2.50
Turkish coffee $2.50
Fountain drinks $2.50