Cafe Express American

Cafe Express Menu

(713) 349-2222
650 Main St, Houston, TX 77002

Salads

Chef created signature salads.
Signature Chicken Deli
$10.99
Grilled chicken and pasta pesto on a bed of romaine and spring mix lettuce with pine nuts, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and house-made red wine vinaigrette dressing. Nuts and olives.
Signature Triple Deli Salad
$12.69
"House-made chicken salad, tuna salad & pasta pesto on a bed of romaine and spring mix lettuce with pine nuts, Kalamata olives*, grape tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, glazed pecans and house-made creamy Parmesan dressing". Nuts.
Grilled Chicken Salad
$10.99
Grilled chicken breast on a bed of romaine and spring mix lettuce with grape tomatoes, glazed pecans, crumbled bacon, Parmesan cheese and house-made creamy Parmesan dressing. Nuts and gluten-sensitive.
Turkey Cobb Salad
$10.39
"Roasted turkey on a bed of romaine and spring mix lettuce with avocado, grape tomatoes, crumbled bacon, crumbled blue cheese, chopped egg and house-made red wine vinaigrette". Gluten-sensitive.
Shrimp and Avocado Salad
$14.39
Crisp romaine and spring mix lettuce topped with fresh shrimp and avocado, spicy chipotle salsa, crumbled bacon, jicama, grape tomatoes and Parmesan cheese with honey mustard dressing. Gluten-sensitive.
Greek Salad
$14.39
Fresh romaine lettuce with crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled carrots and red onions with Greek dressing. Vegetarian and gluten-sensitive.
Veggie Chef Salad
$9.99
Fresh romaine and spring mix lettuce with avocado, glazed pecans, fennel, grape tomatoes, jicama, pickled carrots and onions with Parmesan cheese and creamy Parmesan dressing. Nuts and vegetarian.
Caesar Salad
$8.29
"Chopped romaine, house-baked croutons, Parmesan tossed in house-made Caesar dressing". Vegetarian.
Grilled Chicken & Pasta Pesto Deli Salad
$9.99
Grilled chicken and pasta pesto on a bed of fresh romaine and spring mix lettuce with pine nuts, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes and Parmesan cheese with Vinaigrette Dressing. Contains nuts. Olives may contain pits.
Spinach & Penne Pasta Salad
8.99
Fresh spinach with penne pasta, new potatoes, diced celery and carrots, roasted tomatoes, Kalamata olives, bacon, croutons, and parmesan cheese with lemon olive oil dressing. Olives may contain pits.

$Sandwiches

Includes choice of french fries, kettle chips or seasonal fruit. Substitute sweet potato fries or gluten free bun for an additional charge.
Chicken Salad Sandwich
$9.79
Hand-diced grilled chicken breast, basil, celery, glazed pecans, lettuce and tomato on ciabatta. Nuts.
Rustica Chicken Sandwich
$11.39
Hand sliced grilled chicken breast, roasted tomato, red onion, black olive tapenade, spring mix, house-made basil pesto and vinaigrette on toasted ciabatta bread. Nuts.
Turkey Club Sandwich
$10.39
Triple-Decker turkey sandwich with lettuce, bacon, Monterrey jack cheese and tomato on toasted 9-grain wheat bread with mayonnaise and creamy Parmesan dressing.
BLT Sandwich
$9.29
Thick center cut bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on organic multi grain bread.
Tuna Salad Sandwich
$9.29
House-made tuna salad with ailoi, red onion, basil and celery, lettuce and tomato on wheat bread.
Turkey Swiss Sandwich
$8.99
Roasted turkey, Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato on wheat bread.
Veggie Sandwich
$8.99
House-made pickled carrots and onions, roasted tomatoes, hummus and fennel with house-made creamy Parmesan on toasted ciabatta bread. Vegetarian.
Hot Roast Beef Sandwich
$9.99
Hot and juicy sliced roast beef with house-made giardiniera, melted provolone cheese served on a toasted baguette with a side of au jus.
Petite Sandwich Combo
8.99
Choice of petite sandwich served on toasted ciabatta bread with a cup of soup and a Caesar or spring mix side salad. Contains nuts.

$Pastas

Add shrimp, grilled chicken, salmon, spicy turkey sausage or garlic bread for an additional charge.
Shrimp Capri Pasta
$17.99
wild-caught shrimp, fettuccine, spinach and creamy house-made tomato sauce, topped with parmesan
4 Cheese Alfredo Pasta
$13.99
fettuccine tossed in our 4 cheese sauce of muenster, goat, parmesan & blue cheese
Vegeteble Amore Pasta
$13.99
penne pasta tossed with roasted artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes & garlic, topped with black olive tapenade, basil pesto & parmesan cheese
Spicy Italian Meatball Pasta
$14.99
penne pasta, handmade italian turkey sausage, marinara, spinach, fresh basil & parmesan cheese
Amore Pasta
$9.69
Penne pasta tossed with roasted artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes and garlic, topped with black olive tapenade, basil pesto and Parmesan cheese. Contains nuts.
Fettuccini Alfredo Pasta
$9.69
Fettuccini pasta tossed with Alfredo sauce, topped with basil pesto, Parmesan cheese and toasted walnuts. Contains nuts.
Milanese Pasta
$12.79
Fettuccini pasta with Alfredo sauce, garlic butter, English peas and mushrooms topped with a grilled chicken breast and Parmesan cheese.
Pomodoro Pasta
$9.69
Penne pasta tossed with oven roasted tomatoes, grape tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese and basil topped with Parmesan cheese.
Salmon Limone Pasta
$15.89
Fettuccini pasta with roasted artichokes, capers and Alfredo sauce topped with grilled salmon, lemon olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
Chicken Alfredo
$14.99
grilled chicken with fettuccine tossed in our signature 4-cheese alfredo sauce and topped with housemade basil pesto sauce
Mac & Cheese
13.99
creamy, velvety made in-house cheese sauce with shell pasta

$Burgers

Includes choice of french fries, kettle chips or seasonal fruit. Substitute sweet potato fries or gluten free bun for an additional charge. Add bacon, avocado and cheese for an additional charge.
Cheeseburger
$11.59
Choice of cheese: cheddar, Swiss, Monterrey jack, goat or blue cheese.
Chipotle Black Bean Burger
$10.59
Black bean burger made with roasted corn and smoky chipotle peppers, topped with chipotle salsa and guacamole. Vegetarian.
Bison/Elk Burger
$14.99
Half pound bison-elk 50/50 blend of high protein lean goddess. Includes lettuce, tomato and red onion.
Mushroom & Spinach Burger
$10.59
Fresh sauteed baby bella mushrooms and spinach. Includes lettuce, tomato and red onion.
Veggie Burger
9.59
Prepared in-house black bean, chickpea, flax seed and quinoa patty topped with our own chipotle salsa and fresh guacamole, Includes lettuce, tomato and red onion.

$Chef Entrees

Add Garlic bread for an additional charge.
Grilled Chicken with Basil Pesto
$10.99
Grilled chicken breast drizzled with basil pesto sauce and your choice of 2 sides. Nuts and gluten sensitive.
Mediterranean Salmon
$16.59
Grilled filet of salmon on a bed of French green beans topped with spicy lemon parsley sauce and roasted artichoke hearts, served with toasted garlic bread.
Roasted 1/2 Chicken
$13.29
Oven-roasted 1/2 chicken with spices and herbs with garlic mashed potatoes and your choice of vegetable. Gluten sensitive.
Spanish Chicken Romesco
$11.59
Grilled chicken breast topped with rosemary garlic butter and spanish-style romesco sauce, a flavorful blend of roasted peppers and smoked almonds, paired with garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach. Gluten sensitive.
Wild Caught Grilled Shrimp
$10.99
6 grilled shrimp with house-made spicy lemon parsley sauce, over brown rice with a side. Gluten sensitive.
Grilled Chicken & 1 Vegetable
$9.09
Grilled chicken breast drizzled with basil pesto sauce and choice of vegetable. Contains nuts.
Grilled Chicken & 2 Vegetable
10.29
Grilled chicken breast drizzled with basil pesto sauce and choice of vegetable. Contains nuts.

$Appetizers


Hummus and Pita Bread
$6.39
House-made hummus topped with Kalamata olives, served with freshly grilled pita bread.
Guacamole and Chips
$6.39
House-made guacamole and salsa fresca served with warm tortilla chips.
Chili con Queso
$5.39
With tortilla chips.
Fresh Guacamole
$5.39
With chipotle salsa and tortilla chips.
Texas Shrimp Cocktail
9.99
Served with avocado and tortilla chips.

$Soups


Chicken Soup
$4.99
Roasted chicken, orzo pasta and vegetables.
Black Bean Soup
$4.99
Black beans slowly cooked and infused with roasted tomatoes and smoked chilies, garnished with crispy tortilla chips, cilantro and sour cream.
Creamy New Potato Soup
$4.99
Hearty new potatoes, diced carrots, onions and celery in a rich, creamy base, topped with green onions, crumbled bacon and cheddar cheese.
Southwest Chili
$4.99
Ground turkey, fresh Roma tomatoes, onions, kidney beans, roasted corn and Serrano chilies, topped with cheddar cheese and fresh onions.
Soup & Salad Combo
$8.99
Bowl of soup, Caesar or spring mix side salad and garlic bread. Add Greek salad for additional charge.
Chicken Orzo Soup
$3.99-5.99
Black Bean Soup
$3.99-5.99
Potato Soup
3.99-5.99

$Beverages


Tea
$2.89
A 35 year favorite at Cafe Express made with bright black currant berries.
Freshly Ground Coffee
$1.79
Iced Cappuccino
$2.99
Cafe Latte
$2.99
Cafe Mocha
$2.99
Cappuccino
$2.29
Espresso
$1.89
Fresh Limeade
$2.59
Soda
$2.59
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Gourmet Coffee
$2.49
Organic and fair trade certified. Medium roasted with nutty flavor and chocolate finish, citrus notes, low acidity.
Double French Gourmet Coffee
$2.49
Dark roasted with smoky, rich finish and no bitterness. High quality Arabica beans on the planet. Low acidity.
Decaf Columbian Organic Gourmet Coffee
$2.49
Roasted dark for full intense flavor yet creamy with heavy body. Low acidity.
Hand Crafted Beverage
$2.89
Pepsi
2.89

$Desserts


Warm Bread Pudding
$4.19
With vanilla sauce.
Chunky Chocolate Brownie
$2.69
Dreambar
$2.69
With sweet cream, graham crackers, chocolate chunks, coconut & walnuts. Contains nuts.
Cookie
$1.69
Contains nuts.
Chocolate Cake
$3.99
Dark chocolate cake with german chocolate frosting
Cake Slice
$3.99
Whole Cake
$39.00
24 HOUR ADVANCE NOTICE REQUIRED.
Fruit Cup
$2.29
Carrot Cake
$39.99
German Cake
$39.99
Black Forest Cake
$39.99
Red Velvet Cake
$39.99
Tres Leches Cake
$43.99
Pumpkin Cheesecake
$43.99
Chunky Chocolate Brownie
$3.69
House-made.
Chocolate Chunk and Pecan Cookie
2.69
Baked daily.

$À la Carte Sides


Steamed Spinach
$3.99
Steamed Broccoli
$3.99
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$3.99
Green Beans
$3.99
Regular Fries
$3.99
Sweet Potato Fries
$5.59
Sauteed Mushrooms
$3.99
Baked Potato
$3.99
Brown Rice
$3.99
Toasted Garlic Bread
$2.89
Asparagus
$3.89
French Fries
$3.89
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
3.89

$Kid's Meals

Includes choice of fruit, kettle chips or fries and beverage.
Kid's Meal
$5.29
Burger, grilled cheese, chicken tenders, shell pasta and marina, or mac and cheese. Served with fresh fruit or fries.
Kid's Burger
$6.29
Kids Shells and Marinara
$6.29
Kids Mac and Cheese
$6.29
Kids Grilled Cheese
$6.29
Kids Chicken Strips
6.29
Choose from grilled or crispy.

$Catering Beverages & Coffees


Fair Trade Black Currant Tea (Gallon)
$14.99
Serves 8-10. Includes cups, lemons, sweeteners, straws, and ice.
Fair Trade Sweet Tea (Gallon)
$14.99
Serves 8-10. Includes cups, lemons, sweeteners, straws, and ice.
Fair Trade Decaf Tea (Gallon)
$14.99
Serves 8-10. Includes cups, lemons, sweeteners, straws, and ice.
Limeade (Gallon)
$12.99
Serves 8-10. Includes cups & straws.
Fair Trade Gourmet Coffee (Gallon)
$14.99
Serves 10-12. Mild, bold, or decaf.
Orange Juice (Gallon)
15.99
Serves 10-12. Includes cups & straws.

$Catering - Breakfast


Catering Southwest Scramble
$55.99
Serves 8-10. Black beans, scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese topped with guacamole, tortilla strips and creamy habanero sauce. Includes wheat toast.
Catering Texas Scramble
$55.99
Serves 8-10. Fried potatoes, sauteed onions, bacon and scrambled eggs, topped with cheddar cheese. Includes wheat toast.
Catering Chipotle Chicken Scramble
$62.99
Serves 8-10. Fried potatoes, grilled chicken, sauteed onions, cheddar cheese, scrambled eggs and chipotle salsa, topped with fresh guacamole and cilantro. Includes wheat toast.
Catering Mediterranean Scramble
$62.99
Serves 8-10. Turkey, steamed spinach, sauteed mushrooms, feta cheese and scrambled eggs, topped with green onions. Includes wheat toast.
Catering Florentine Scramble
$62.99
Serves 8-10. Turkey, steamed spinach, sauteed onions and scrambled egg whites, topped with Parmesan cheese. Includes wheat toast.
Catering Provencal Scramble
$62.99
Serves 8-10. Steamed spinach, roasted tomatoes, steamed potatoes and scrambled egg whites, topped with green onions. Includes wheat toast.
Catering French Quarter French Toast
$65.99
Serves 8-10. Bread drenched in rich cream, topped with powdered sugar, fresh berries and glazed pecans. Served with caramel syrup. Contains nuts.
Catering Build Your Own Parfait Bar
$39.99
Serves 8-10. Creamy low-fat vanilla yogurt with fresh seasonal fruit and crunchy granola. Contains nuts.
Catering Pastry Collection
$25.99
Serves 8-10. 10 Assorted pastries included: cranberry walnut muffin (contains nuts), carrot raisin muffin (contains nuts), cheese Danish and raspberry crown.
Catering Breakfast Ciabatta Sandwiches
$59.99
Serves 8-10. An assortment of 10 of our hearty express breakfast sandwiches served with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and your choice of bacon, turkey sausage or turkey.
Catering Texas Taco Bar
25.99
Serves 8-10. Combination of 10 of our flavorful Southwestern tacos. Includes choice of bacon, turkey sausage, turkey, potato, black bean or guacamole. All are served with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and salsa fresca.

$Catering - Appetizers


Catering Guacamole, Chipotle Salsa & Chips
$20.99
Serves 8-10.
Catering Hummus & Grilled Pita Bread
20.99
Serves 8-10.

$Catering - Entree Salads


Catering Caesar Salad
$45.99
Serves 8-10. Fresh romaine lettuce topped with croutons & freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Catering Spring Salad
$45.99
Serves 8-10. Spring mix lettuce & grape tomatoes, topped with Parmesan cheese & vinaigrette dressing.
Catering Classic Greek Salad
$51.99
Serves 8-10. Fresh romaine lettuce with crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled carrots & red onions with Greek dressing.
Catering Turkey Cobb Salad
$55.99
Serves 8-10. Fresh romaine, iceberg & spring mix lettuce with turkey, avocado, grape tomatoes, crisp bacon, crumbled blue cheese, chopped eggs & croutons with vinaigrette dressing.
Catering Chicken Deli Salad
$58.99
Serves 8-10. Grilled chicken & pasta pesto on a bed of fresh romaine & spring mix lettuce with pine nuts, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes & Parmesan cheese with vinaigrette dressing. Contains nuts.
Catering Grilled Chicken Salad
$58.99
Serves 8-10. Fresh romaine & spring mix lettuce with sliced grilled chicken, grape tomatoes, glazed pecans, crumbled bacon, croutons & Parmesan cheese with creamy Parmesan dressing. Contains nuts.
Catering Shrimp & Avocado Salad
79.99
Serves 8-10. Crisp romaine & spring mix lettuce topped with fresh shrimp & avocado, spicy chipotle salsa, crumbled bacon, jicama, grape tomatoes & Parmesan cheese with honey mustard dressing.

$Catering - Fresh Side Salads


Catering Side Spring Salad Mix
$22.99
Serves 8-10 as a side. Spring mix lettuce with grape tomatoes & freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Served with vinaigrette dressing.
Catering Side Caesar Salad
$22.99
Serves 8-10 as a side. crisp romaine lettuce with croutons & freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Served with Caesar dressing.
Catering Side Fresh Fruit Salad
$26.99
Serves 8-10 as a side. Pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew & grapes garnished with blueberries & strawberries. Served with a side of low-fat vanilla yogurt (fruit selection may vary by season).
Catering Side Signature Pasta Pesto Salad
$27.99
Serves 8-10 as a side. Shell pasta infused with our signature basil pesto sauce. Contains nuts.
Catering Side Classic Greek Salad
26.99
Fresh romaine & lettuce with crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled carrots, and red onions with Greek dressing.

$Catering - Boxed Meals


Petite Chicken Salad Sandwich Box
$7.39
With diced grilled chicken, basil & celery, garnished with glazed pecans, lettuce & Roma tomato on toasted ciabatta bread. Contains nuts. Includes a bag of chips & a gourmet cookie.
Petite Tuna Salad Sandwich Box
$7.39
Tuna salad with basil & celery, lettuce & Roma tomato on toasted ciabatta bread. Includes a bag of chips & a gourmet cookie.
Petite Turkey & Swiss Sandwich Box
$7.39
Turkey, Swiss cheese, lettuce & Roma tomato on toasted ciabatta bread. Includes a bag of chips & a gourmet cookie.
Petite Classic BLT Sandwich Box
$7.39
With thick bacon served on toasted ciabatta bread. Includes a bag of chips & a gourmet cookie.
Petite Veggie Sandwich Box
$7.39
With fresh spinach, pickled carrots & onions, roasted tomatoes, hummus & fresh fennel with creamy Parmesan dressing on toasted ciabatta bread. Includes a bag of chips & a gourmet cookie.
Chicken Salad Sandwich Box
$7.69
With diced grilled chicken, basil & celery, garnished with glazed pecans, lettuce & Roma tomato on 9 grain bread. Contains nuts. Includes a bag of chips & a gourmet cookie.
Tuna Salad Sandwich Box
$7.69
Tuna salad with basil & celery, lettuce & Roma tomato on 9 grain bread. Includes a bag of chips & a gourmet cookie.
BLT Sandwich Box
$7.69
Classic BLT with thick bacon on 9 grain bread. Includes a bag of chips & a gourmet cookie.
Roast Beef Sandwich Box
$7.69
Roast beef, lettuce & Roma tomato on 9 grain bread. Includes a bag of chips & a gourmet cookie.
Roasted Turkey & Swiss Sandwich Box
$7.69
Turkey, Swiss cheese, lettuce & Roma tomato on 9 grain bread. Includes a bag of chips & a gourmet cookie.
Veggie Sandwich Box
$9.49
Fresh leaf spinach, pickled carrots & onions, roasted tomatoes, hummus & fennel with creamy Parmesan dressing on ciabatta bread. Includes a bag of chips & a gourmet cookie.
Classic Turkey Club Box
$9.49
Triple decker turkey sandwich with lettuce, bacon, Monterey Jack cheese & Roma tomato on toasted 9 grain bread with creamy Parmesan dressing. Includes a bag of chips & a gourmet cookie.
Rustica Chicken Sandwich Box
$9.49
Sliced grilled chicken breast with roasted tomatoes, red onions, black olive tapenade, spring mix lettuce, basil pesto & vinaigrette served on ciabatta bread. Contains nuts. Includes a bag of chips & a gourmet cookie.
Roast Beef & Swiss Cheese Sandwich Box
9.49
Roast beef with Swiss cheese, roasted tomato pesto, lettuce, and tomatoes on ciabatta. Includes a bag of chips & a gourmet cookie.

$Catering - Build Your Own Entree


Catering Grilled Chicken Breast Entree
$58.99
Serves 8-10. Add your choice of sauce, side, and salad.
Catering Grilled Salmon Entree
$90.29
Serves 8-10. Add your choice of sauce, side, and salad.
Catering Roasted Chicken Entree
79.99
Add your choice of sauce, side, and salad.

$Catering - Signature Pastas


Catering Shrimp Capri
$79.99
Serves 8-10. Fettuccini pasta with shrimp & spinach tossed with creamy roasted tomato sauce & Parmesan cheese.
Catering Amore Pasta
$56.69
Serves 8-10. Penne pasta tossed with roasted artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes & garlic, topped with black olive tapenade, basil pesto & Parmesan cheese. Contains nuts.
Catering Pomodoro Pasta
$58.99
Serves 8-10. Penne pasta tossed with oven roasted tomatoes, grape tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese & basil topped with Parmesan cheese.
Catering Fettuccini Alfredo
$56.69
Serves 8-10. Fettuccini pasta tossed with Alfredo sauce, topped with basil pesto, Parmesan cheese & toasted walnuts. Contains nuts.
Catering Milanese Pasta
$56.69
Serves 8-10. Fettuccini pasta with Alfredo sauce, garlic butter, English peas & cremini mushrooms topped with Parmesan cheese.
Catering Limone Pasta
$56.69
Serves 8-10. Fetuccini pasta with roasted artichokes, capers & Alfredo sauce topped with lemon olive oil & Parmesan cheese.
Catering Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta
56.69
Serves 8-10. Penne pasta, hand made Italian turkey sausage, marinara, spinach, fresh basil & Parmesan cheese.

$Catering - Desserts


Whole Cake
$39.00
Serves 12. 24 hours notice required.
Cake Slice
$3.99

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