Empire Cafe American

Empire Cafe Menu

(713) 528-5282
1732 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098
$$$$$

Starters


Spinach & Artichoke Dip
$9.95
Served with pita & corn tortilla chips, carrots, and celery sticks.
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
$9.95
Served with pita chips, cucumbers, carrots, and celery sticks.
Empire Lettuce Wrap
$9.95
Grilled chicken marinated in a peanut sauce topped with tomatoes, red bell peppers, green onions, and sprinkled with roasted crushed peanuts.
Avocado Brushetta Bites
9.95
Focaccia bread with mashed avocado, sauteed cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic, feta cheese, fresh basil with a balsamic glaze.

$Soup & Salads


Minestrone Soup
$5.50
hearty Italian vegetable
Empire Harvest Bowl vg.
$12.95
Baby kale, arugula with sherry vinaigrette topped with butternut squash, almonds, brussels sprouts, beets, farro, organic black rice, tri-color quinoa with chimichurri
Mixed Green Salad
$5.95
Organic mixed greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers, your choice of dressing.
Empire Chicken Salad
$12.95
Organic mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing and topped with homemade chicken salad, cherry tomatoes, avocados, boiled egg slices, and toasted pita chips.
Almond Chicken Salad
$12.95
Mixed greens, tossed with sherry vinaigrette topped with encrusted almond chicken, garden vegetables, fruit, and feta cheese.
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platter
$11.95
Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad
$12.95
Romaine lettuce, red cabbage, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onions, roasted corn, black beans, avocado, feta cheese and tortilla strips tossed in cilantro lime vinaigrette
Minestrone
$4.25
Hearty Italian vegetable
Caesar Salad
11.50
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with homemade caesar dressing topped with focaccia croutons and fresh Parmesan cheese.

$Sandwiches


Empire Turkey Club
$12.95
Hand-carved oven roasted turkey, mashed avocado, applewood smoked bacon, herb aioli, tomatoes, organic mixed greens, and housemade pickled red onions on multi-grain bread.
Cheeseburger
$14.95
BUCKHEAD PRIDE half pound beef patty, applewood smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, red onions, tomatoes, pickles and lettuce with roasted garlic aioli on brioche bread
Not Fried Chicken
$12.95
Baked breaded chicken, red onions, tomatoes, pepper jack cheese, and organic mixed greens with chipotle aioli on jalapeño cheddar sourdough.
Empire Chicken Salad Wrap
$12.95
Homemade chopped chicken salad wrapped in a spinach tortilla with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado.
Portabella
12.50
Grilled portabella mushroom, roasted red and yellow peppers, organic mixed greens with chipotle aioli on a jalapeño cheddar sourdough.

$Breakfast All Day


Huevos Rancheros
$12.95
two over medium eggs with house made salsa ranchera, black beans, roasted corn, avocado, feta cheese and corn tortilla chips
Cheese Omelet (1 Item)
$8.95
With yellow cheddar cheese. Served with herb roasted potatoes and fresh fruit.
Empire Chicken @ Waffles
$13.95
savory waffles made with roasted corn, applewood smoked bacon, spinach and smoked gouda cheese then topped with crispy chicken & sriracha aioli
Acai Bowl
$12.95
acai blended with bananas, peanut butter, house made granola, coconut, honey & assorted fresh fruits GF
Not Fried Chicken & Waffles
$13.95
Your choice of waffle, regular, multigrain or gingerbread; served with not fired breaded chicken, an over easy egg, berries and a side of syrup
Create Your Own Omelet (Up to 4 Items)
$12.95
Served with breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit.
Traditional
$12.95
Two eggs the way you like them, two pieces of bacon, whole wheat toast, breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit.
El Paso Migas
$12.95
Four scrambled eggs with chorizo sausage, tomatoes, red onions, corn tortilla chips, white and yellow cheddar cheese topped with pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream.
Italian Toast
$12.95
“French toast” made with rustic italian bread topped with mixed berries
Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
12.95
Scrambled eggs, bacon, yellow & white cheddar cheese, tomatoes, avocado smash, crema on a croissant with fresh fruit

$Pizzas


BBQ chicken
$12.95
BBQ sauce, roasted chicken, red onions, bacon, roasted corn, cheddar and mozzarella cheese
The Mediterranean
$12.95
spinach, tomatoes, red onions, fresh mushrooms, artichoke hearts, marinara sauce, feta and mozzarella cheese
Alfredo
$12.95
alfredo sauce, grilled chicken, mushrooms, spinach and mozzarella cheese
Hawaiian sunrise
$12.95
ham, pineapple, roasted cashews, sun-dried cranberries, marinara sauce mozzarella and cheddar cheese
Meat cheese deluxe
$12.95
marinara sauce, ham, chicken, sausage, pepperoni, bacon and mozzarella cheese
Texas ranch
$12.95
ranch sauce, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, mozzarella and cheddar cheese
Nutty chicken
$12.95
marinara sauce, chicken, cashews, spinach, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese
Margarita
$12.95
Roma tomatoes, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.
Cheese
$10.95
marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese
Americano
$12.95
Italian sausage, pepperoni, red onions, mushrooms, mixed bell peppers, black olives, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
Buffalo Pizza
$12.95
Wing sauce, chicken, bacon, mozzarella, and cheddar, drizzled with ranch dressing.
Create Your Own Pizza
12.95
Choose up to three items.

$Entrées


Chicken Parmesan
$15.95
Sautéed Italian breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese; served with penne pasta and sautéed vegetables.
Eggplant Parmesan
$14.95
Sautéed Italian breaded eggplant thinly sliced then layered and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese; served with penne pasta and sautéed vegetables.
Chicken Florentine
$15.95
Sautéed chicken breast, topped with grilled ham and provolone cheese nestled on garlic creamed spinach; and orzo pasta with a side sautéed vegetables.
Bravo Salmon
16.95
Blackened salmon on a bed of sautéed spinach, roasted red peppers, portabella mushrooms, orzo pasta and drizzle with chipotle aioli.

$Pastas


Napoli
$14.95
Linguini with sautéed shrimp, onions, and garlic in pecan sun-dried tomato cream sauce.
Rustica
$14.50
Penne with Italian sausage, onions, garlic, spicy marinara, and fresh basil.
Positano
$12.95
Angel hair with sautéed shrimp and fresh tomatoes in a lemon butter sauce.
Fiorenza
$14.50
Fettuccine with grilled chicken and broccoli in a roasted garlic cream sauce.
Penne Vodka
13.95
Penne with sautéed red onions, crimini mushrooms, prosciutto, green peas in a pink vodka sauce.

$Desserts


Blackout Cake
$8.95
Rich, dark chocolate cake filled & iced with bittersweet chocolate shavings and fudge icing.
Carrot Cake
$8.95
Spice cake with carrots and walnuts; filled & iced with cream cheese frosting. Garnished with walnuts.
Strawberry Cake
$8.95
Moist strawberry cake filled & iced with butter cream frosting. Garnished with white chocolate shavings.
New York Cheesecake
$7.95
Slice of Cake
$8.95
Tollhouse Crunch
$8.95
Yellow cake filled & iced with creamy milk chocolate frosting and chocolate chips. Garnished with brown sugar.
Whole Cake
$85.00
Please call for our daily selections. 713-528-5282
Cookie
1.95
Chocolate chip, peanut butter, or oatmeal

$Beverages


Soft Drink
$2.95
Empire Green Juice
$7.50
Baby kale, green apple, pineapple, fresh ginger and coconut water
Iced Tea
$2.95
Hot Chocolate
$4.95
Espresso Granita (16 oz.)
$5.95
Sweet frozen latte.
Orange Juice
$4.95
Cranberry Juice
$4.95
Apple Juice
$4.95
Grapefruit Juice
$4.25
Justice Juice
$3.95
Peach mango frozen drink.
Mojito Limonada
$3.95
Fresh mint limeade.
Lemonade
$3.50
Sparkling Mineral Water Topo Chico
$3.25
Spring Water Panna
$3.25
Italian Soda
$2.95
Milk
3.50

$Coffees & Espressos


House Coffee
$2.95
Cold Brewed Coffee (16 oz.)
$3.95
Toddy cold brewed coffee.
Espresso
$1.95
Espresso Granita (16 oz.)
$5.95
Frozen espresso drink made in house.
Chai Latte (16 oz.)
$4.75
Chai with steamed milk.
Cappuccino
$3.95
One third espresso, one third steamed milk, one third foam.
Café Latte
$4.75
Café Mocha
$5.50
Espresso, steamed milk, chocolate, and foam.
Café Au Lait
$3.95
Half house blend coffee, half steamed milk.
Cortado
$3.95
Espresso with warm milk.
Macchiato
$2.95
Espresso with a dollop of foam.
Americano
$3.50
Espresso with water.
Almond Joy
$5.95
Latte with almond and chocolate syrup.
Empire Java
$5.95
Iced latte with cream and almond syrup.
Sugar Daddy
$5.95
Latte with cream, caramel, and hazelnut syrup.
Milky Way
5.95
Iced espresso with caramel, hazelnut, and chocolate syrup and cream.

$Hot Tea


Blackberry Sage
$2.95
British Breakfast
$2.95
Cinnamon Plum
$2.95
Earl Greyer
$2.95
Ginger Peach
$2.95
Earl Greyer (Decaf)
$2.95
Ginger Peach (Decaf)
$2.95
Green Tea
$2.95
Mango
$2.95
Vanilla Almond
$2.95
Cardamon Cinnamon (Herbal)
$2.95
Chamomile Lemon (Herbal)
$2.95
Ginseng Peppermint (Herbal)
2.95

$Cereals, Pancakes, & Fresh Fruit


Mccann’s True Irish Oatmeal
$8.95
with fresh strawberries and bananas
Chicken & Waffle
$11.25
smoked gouda cheese, applewood smoked bacon, roasted corn, spinach waffle, with fried chicken & sriracha aioli
Hot Polenta
$4.50
Italian style hot cereal with honey and toasted almonds.
Italian Toast
$12.95
"French toast" made with rustic Italian bread topped with mixed berries.
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platter
$11.95
Pancakes
$9.50
Your choice of buttermilk or whole wheat. Three homemade pancakes with maple butter and syrup.
Fruit Pancakes
$11.50
Your choice of buttermilk or whole wheat. Fresh fruit; bananas, strawberries or blueberries. Dried fruit; blueberries, cherries or cranberries.
Waffle
11.50
Your choice of original, ginger bread or multi-grain. Served with bananas and strawberries

$Omelets


Cheese Omelet (1 Item)
$8.95
With yellow Cheddar cheese.
Create Your Own Omelet (Up to 4 Items)
12.95

$Specialty Dishes


Empire Chicken & Waffle
$13.95
savory waffles made with roasted corn, applewood smoked bacon, spinach and smoked gouda cheese then topped with crispy chicken & sriracha aioli
Huevos Rancheros
$12.95
two over medium eggs with house made salsa ranchera, black beans, roasted corn, avocado, feta cheese and corn tortilla chips. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Acai Bowl
$12.95
acai blended with bananas, peanut butter, house made granola, coconut, honey & assorted fresh fruits GF
Roma
$12.50
Two eggs on focaccia bread with basil pesto, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese; served with cheddar hash brown and fresh fruit. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Not Fried Chicken & Waffles
$13.95
Your choice of waffle, regular, multigrain or gingerbread; served with not fried breaded chicken, an over easy egg, berries and a side of syrup. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Verdi
$12.50
Two eggs on spinach with garlic and olive oil; served with cheddar hash browns and fresh fruit. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Traditional
$12.95
Two eggs cooked your way, two pieces of bacon, whole wheat toast, cheddar, hash brown potatoes, and fresh fruit. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
El Paso Migas
$12.95
Four scrambled eggs with ranchero chorizo, tomatoes, red onions, corn tortilla chips, white and yellow cheddar cheese topped with pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream.
Empire Café Benedict
$13.50
Two English muffins with your choice of ham or creamed spinach topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce; served with cheddar hash browns and fresh fruit. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Avocado Toast
$12.95
Two poached eggs served on rustic Italian bread with mashed fresh avocado, topped with pico de gallo; served with fresh fruit. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Breakfast Tacos
$12.95
Two flour tortillas with scrambled eggs, chorizo, red onions, black beans, avocado and yellow cheddar cheese; served with cheddar hash browns potatoes and fresh fruit.
Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
12.95
Scrambled eggs, bacon, yellow & white cheddar cheese, tomatoes, avocado smash, crema on a croissant with fresh fruit.

$Breads & Sides


Croissant
$5.95
Muffin
$3.95
Sticky Bun
$5.95
Whole Wheat Toast
$2.25
English Muffin
$2.25
Cheddar Hash Brown
$3.95
Breakfast Potatoes
$3.95
Potatoes Formaggi
$4.50
Potatoes with melted mozzarella.
Italian Sausage
$4.95
Veggie Patties
$4.95
Link Sausage
$4.95
Ham
$4.95
Applewood moked Bacon
$4.95
Add an egg
$1.95
Smoked Salmon
$6.95
served with onion, capers and tomatoes
Turkey Sausage Patties
4.95

$Desserts


Slice of Cake
$8.95
Two Cookies
$2.75
Cookie
1.95

$Beverages


Soft Drink
$2.95
Coke, diet coke, Dr pepper or sprite.
Empire Green Juice
$7.50
Baby kale, green apple, pineapple, fresh ginger and coconut water
Iced Tea
$2.95
Classic black tea, black currant, or hibiscus mint.
Hot Chocolate
$4.95
Orange Juice
$4.95
Cranberry Juice
$4.95
Apple Juice
$3.95
Grapefruit Juice
$4.25
Justice Juice
$3.95
Peach mango frozen drink.
Mojito Limonada
$3.95
Fresh mint limeade.
Lemonade
$3.50
Sparkling Mineral Water
$3.25
Spring Water Panna
$3.25
Italian Soda
$2.95
Milk
3.50

$Coffees & Espressos


House Coffee
$2.95
Cold Brewed Coffee (16 oz.)
$3.95
Toddy cold brewed coffee.
Espresso
$1.95
Espresso Granita (16 oz.)
$5.95
Frozen espresso drink made in house.
Chai Latte (16 oz.)
$4.75
Chai with steamed milk.
Cappuccino
$3.95
One third espresso, one third steamed milk, one third foam.
Café Latte
$4.75
16oz 2/3 steamed milk, 1/3 espresso and foam.
Café Mocha
$5.50
Espresso, steamed milk, chocolate, and foam.
Café Au Lait
$3.95
Half house blend coffee, half steamed milk.
Cortado
$3.95
Espresso with warm milk.
Macchiato
$3.50
Espresso with a dollop of foam.
Americano
$3.50
Espresso with water.
Almond Joy
$5.95
Latte with almond and chocolate syrup.
Empire Java
$5.95
Iced latte with cream and almond syrup.
Sugar Daddy
$5.95
Latte with cream, caramel, and hazelnut syrup.
Milky Way
5.95
Iced espresso with caramel, hazelnut, and chocolate syrup and cream.

$Hot Tea


Blackberry Sage
$2.95
Herbal
British Breakfast
$2.95
Herbal
Cinnamon Plum
$2.95
Herbal
Earl Greyer (Decal)
$2.95
Ginger Peach
$2.95
Green Tea
$2.95
Mango Ceylon
$2.95
Vanilla Almond
$2.95
Cardamon Cinnamon (Herbal)
$2.95
Earl Greyer
$2.95
Chamomile Lemon (Herbal)
$2.95
Ginger Peach (Decaf)
$2.95
Ginseng Peppermint (Herbal)
$2.95

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