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Cafe Express - River Oaks
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1422 West Gray
Houston, TX 77019
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Featured Items
- Turkey & Swiss Sandwich$9.19
Turkey, swiss cheese, mayo, lettuce and tomato on multigrain.
- Mediterranean Salmon$15.99
Whole grilled salmon filet topped with lemon herb sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.
- Chicken Deli Salad$12.89
Grilled chicken, pesto pasta, romaine & spring mix, pine nuts, kalamata olives*, grape tomatoes and parmesan with red wine vinaigrette dressing. Contains Nuts. Olives may contain pits.
Cafe Express Menu
Family Meals
- Basil Pesto Chicken Family Meal$52.99
Four grilled chicken breasts with fresh basil pesto. Served with choice of two sides and large spring mix salad. Serves four. Contains Nuts.
- Spanish Chicken Romesco Family Meal$52.99
Four grilled chicken breasts with fresh romesco sauce. Served with choice of two sides and large spring mix salad. Serves four. Contains Nuts.
- Amalfi Lemon Herb Chicken Family Meal$52.99
Four grilled chicken breasts with fresh lemon herb sauce. Served with two sides and large spring mix salad. Serves four.
- Mediterranean Salmon Family Meal$60.99
Four grilled salmon filets with lemon herb sauce. Served with choice of two sides and large spring mix salad. Serves four.
- Tuscan Amore Pasta Family Meal$49.99
Fettuccine, roasted tomatoes, kalamata olive* tapenade, olive oil, basil pesto, parmesan, garlic & artichokes. Served with with garlic bread and large spring mix salad. Serves four. Vegetarian. Contains Nuts. Olives may contain pits.
- Chicken Pesto Alfredo Pasta Family Meal$54.99
Fettuccine, grilled chicken, pesto alfredo sauce, and parmesan. Served with with garlic bread and large spring mix salad. Serves four. Contains Nuts.
- Chocolate Chunk Cookie Family Meal (4)$8.50
Four freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.
- Brownies Family Meal (4)$11.99
4 freshly baked brownies.
Starters
- Chicken Orzo Soup
House-made pulled chicken, broth, orzo & vegetables. Served with garlic bread.
- Zesty Tomato Soup
Zesty tomatoes, basil, a touch of garlic and croutons. Vegetarian.
- Creamy Potato Soup
Hearty new potatoes, diced carrots, onions, baon & celery in a rich creamy base. Served with garlic bread.
- Hummus & Pita$6.00
Roasted garlic hummus and fresh pita bread. Vegan.
- Mac & Cheese
Creamy mac and cheese made with conchiglie (shell) pasta
Salads
- Strawberry Spinach Salad$9.59
Baby spinach & spring mix, strawberries, blueberries, bacon, feta and glazed pecans with riviera dressing
- Strawberry Spinach with Chicken$12.58
Chicken, baby spinach & spring mix, strawberries, blueberries, bacon, feta and glazed pecans with riviera dressing
- Avocado Cobb Salad$9.89
Romaine & spring mix, avocado, grape tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese and egg with red wine vinaigrette
- Turkey Avocado Cobb Salad$12.88
Turkey, romaine & spring mix, avocado, grape tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese and boiled egg with red wine vinaigrette.
- Modern Greek Salad$9.99
Romaine, cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, chickpeas, giardiniera and feta with greek dressing
- Modern Greek with Chicken$12.98
Chicken, Romaine, cucumber, red onions, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, chickpeas, giardiniera and feta with greek dressing
- Caesar Salad$8.99
Romaine, parmesan and croutons with caesar dressing. Vegetarian.
- Chicken Caesar Salad$11.99
Grilled chicken, romaine, parmesan & croutons with caesar dressing.
- Triple Deli Salad$13.99
Chicken salad, tuna salad, pesto pasta, romaine & spring mix, pine nuts, kalamata olives*, grape tomatoes, parmesan and glazed pecans with signature dressing. Contains Nuts. Olives may contain pits.
- Chicken Deli Salad$12.89
Grilled chicken, pesto pasta, romaine & spring mix, pine nuts, kalamata olives*, grape tomatoes and parmesan with red wine vinaigrette dressing. Contains Nuts. Olives may contain pits.
- Shrimp & Avocado Salad$13.79
Shrimp, avocado, romaine & spring mix, bacon, cucumber, salsa fresca, grape tomatoes and parmesan with honey mustard dressing.
- Chef's Grilled Chicken Salad$12.49
Grilled chicken, romaine & spring mix, grape tomatoes, cucumber, glazed pecans, bacon and parmesan with signature dressing. Contains Nuts.
Handhelds
- Toasted Turkey Club$11.59
Turkey, bacon, monterey jack, mayo, lettuce, tomato and signature sauce triple decker on multigrain. Served with your choice of side.
- Chicken Salad Ciabatta$9.89
House-made chicken salad, glazed pecans, lettuce and tomato on ciabatta. Contains Nuts.
- NEW Chicken Pesto Ciabatta$10.49
Grilled chicken breast, basil pesto, red onions, swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato with pesto mayo on ciabatta. Contains Nuts.
- BLT$9.99
Bacon, mayo, lettuce and tomato on multigrain.
- Turkey & Swiss Sandwich$9.19
Turkey, swiss cheese, mayo, lettuce and tomato on multigrain.
- Greek Chicken Pita$10.99
Chicken, basil pesto, feta, lettuce, tomato, kalamata olives* and greek dressing. Served with your choice of side. Contains Nuts. Olives may contain pits.
- Mediterranean Veggie Ciabatta$10.69
Roasted tomatoes, feta, avocado, romesco mayo and spring mix on ciabatta. Served with your choice of side. Contains nuts. Vegetarian.
- Classic Albacore Tuna Sandwich$9.29
House-made albacore tuna salad, mayo, lettuce and tomato on multigrain.
- Angus Cheddar Burger$13.49
With lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles on a brioche bun. Served with your choice of side.
- Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich$13.49
Whole chicken breast, bacon, swiss, lettuce, tomato, red onions and honey mustard on a brioche bun. Served with your choice of side.
Entrees
- Mediterranean Salmon$15.99
Whole grilled salmon filet topped with lemon herb sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.
- Spanish Chicken Romesco$12.69
Whole grilled chicken breast topped with romesco sauce. Served with your choice of two sides. Contains Nuts.
- Amalfi Lemon Herb Chicken$12.69
Whole grilled chicken breast topped with lemon herb sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.
- Basil Pesto Chicken$12.69
Whole grilled chicken breast topped with basil pesto. Served with your choice of two sides. Contains Nuts.
- Shrimp Capri Pasta$16.99
Fettuccine, shrimp, spinach, creamy tomato sauce and parmesan. Served with your choice of side salad or cup of soup and garlic bread.
- Tuscan Amore Pasta$12.99
Fettuccine, roasted tomatoes, kalamata olive* tapenade, olive oil, basil pesto, parmesan, garlic and artichokes. Served with your choice of side salad or cup of soup and garlic bread. Contains Nuts. Vegetarian. Olives may contain pits.
- Chicken Pesto Alfredo Pasta$14.99
Fettuccine, grilled chicken, pesto alfredo sauce and parmesan. Served with your choice of side salad or cup of soup and garlic bread. Contains Nuts.
Mix & Match
Single Sides
- Cup of Pesto Pasta$4.29
Our signature house-made basil pesto and imported Conchiglie pasta, topped with pine nuts and parmesan. Vegetarian. Contains Nuts.
- Side Steamed Spinach$4.29
Steamed spinach with house made garlic butter. Vegetarian.
- Side Garlic Mashed Potatoes$4.29
Mashed Potatoes with house made garlic butter. Vegetarian.
- Side Broccoli$4.29
Steamed broccoli with house made garlic butter. Vegetarian.
- Side Green Beans$4.29
Steamed green beans tossed in house made lemon vinaigrette dressing. Vegetarian.
- Side Fries$4.29
Generous portion of crispy fries seasoned with Kosher Salt. Vegan.
- Side Caesar Salad$4.59
Romaine, parmesan and croutons with caesar dressing. Vegetarian.
- Side Spring Mix Salad$4.59
Spring mix, tomatoes and parmesan with red wine vinaigrette. Vegetarian.
- Side Original Greek Salad$4.59
Romaine, cucumber, red onions, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives*, feta and parsley with greek dressing. Vegetarian. Olives may contain pits.
- Side Fruit$4.49
Vegan.
- Side Sweet Potato Fries$4.79
Generous portion of sweet potato fries. Vegan.
- Side Garlic Bread$2.79
Fresh ciabatta toasted with house made garlic butter. Vegetarian.
- Bowl of Pesto Pasta$6.29
Our signature house-made basil pesto and imported Conchiglie pasta, topped with pine nuts and parmesan. Vegetarian. Contains Nuts.
- Side Grissini Italian Breadsticks$0.99
Italian Grissini Breadsticks. Imported from Italy. Served in a packet.
Clever Kids
- Kids Cheeseburger$7.39
Kids Plain Cheese burger. Served with a side.
- Kids Mac & Cheese$6.59
Kids Mac & Cheese Pasta. Served with a side.
- Kids Crispy Chicken Strips$7.29
Kids Crispy Chicken Strips. Served with a side
- Kids Shells & Butter$6.39
Kids Shells & Butter. Served with a side.
- Kids Grilled Chicken Strips$6.99
Kids grilled chicken strips. Served with a side.
- Kids Grilled Cheese$5.99
Kids grilled cheese. Served with a side.
Desserts
- Signature Coconut Dreambar$4.29
Fresh baked daily and made from scratch graham Cracker crust with chocolate chunks, coconut and walnuts. Contains nuts. Vegetarian.
- Chocolate Chunk Brownie$3.99
Fresh baked daily and made from scratch with cinnamon and chocolate chunks. Vegetarian.
- Chocolate Chunk Cookie$2.59
Fresh baked daily cookie with chocolate chunks. Vegetarian.
- 3 Layer Carrot Cake Slice$5.99
A slice of carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. Contains nuts. Vegetarian.
- Italian Lemon Cake Slice$5.99
A slice of Italian Lemon Cake
- Chocolate Cake Slice$5.99
A slice of Tres chocolate cake
Drinks
Dressings and Sauces
- Red Wine Vinaigrette Single Side$1.00
Hand made Red Wine Vinaigrette dressing, made fresh from oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, fresh basil leaves, honey and seasonings
- Caesar Dressing Single Side$1.00
Hand made caesar dressing made fresh eggs, cream, parmesan cheese, lime juice, worcestershire sauce, garlic, and seasonings
- Greek Dressing Single Side$1.00
Hand made Greek dressing made fresh from oil, lemon juice, garlic, dijon mustard, honey, oregano and seasonings
- Signature Dressing Single Side$1.00
A secret and signature Café Express recipe (contains eggs)
- Honey Mustard Dressing Single Side$1.00
Hand made Honey Mustard Dressing made fresh from buttermilk, cream, mayonaire, lime juice, dijon mustard, honey & seasonings
- Ranch Dressing Single Side$1.00
Hand made Ranch dressing made fresh from buttermilk, cream, mayo, dijon mustard, honey, lime juice, spices and seasonings
- Riviera Dressing Single Side$1.00
Hand made sweet and tangy dressing made fresh
- Lemon Herb Sauce Single Side$1.99
Hand made Lemon Herb sauce, made fresh from oil, lemon juice, flat leaf Italian parsley, onions and seasonings
- Basil Pesto Sauce Single Side$1.99
Hand made pesto sauce with fresh basil leaves, spinach, garlic, parmesan cheese, toasted walnuts and lemon juice.
- Spanish Romesco Sauce Single Side$1.99
Hand made Spanish Romesco sauce. A traditional Spanish sauce made fresh from roasted red peppers, smoked almonds, red wine vinegar, oil bread crumbs and seasonings. Contains nuts.
Wine & Beer
- Barone Fini Valdadige DOC Pinot Grigio
Valdadige DOC, Italy | Aromas of floral and lemon mist with ripe juicy flavors of honeydew and apple filling the mouth. Bright acidity balanced with warm minerality create a lingering crisp finish.
- Josh Cellars 'Craftsman' Cabernet Sauvignon, California
California | Flavors of blackberry, toasted hazelnut and cinnamon, complemented by hints of vanilla and toasted oak.
- Meiomi Pinot Noir
North Coast, California | Fruit aromas of bright strawberry and jammy fruit, mocha, and vanilla, along with toasty oak notes.
- William Hill North Coast Chardonnay
North Coast, California | Opens with aromas of melon, juicy peach and fresh pear. Hints of apple blossom, lemon balm and caramelized sugar unfold on the palate rounded out by crisp acidity and a creamy mouthfeel
- Heineken$5.00Out of stock
- Miller Lite$5.00
Catering
Boxed & Individual Lunches
- New Express Sandwich Lunch Box$9.99
(INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING) Each box includes your choice of half sandwich & side.
- Individual Sandwich Lunch Box$12.69
(INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING) Each box includes your choice of full sandwich & 2 sides
- Individual Salad Lunch$12.69
(INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING) Each Salad lunch includes your choice of salad and side. Includes Italian Grissini Breadsticks.
- Individual Premium Salad Lunch$14.99
(INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING) Each Premium Salad lunch includes your choice of Premium salad and side. Includes Italian Grissini Breadsticks.
Sandwiches, Salads & Soup Bundles
- Sandwich Tray Assortment
Serves 10, 20 or 30 people. Selection of sandwiches
- Sandwich Tray Duo
Serves 10, 20 or 30 people. Selection of sandwiches and your choice of side
- Sandwich Tray Trio
Serves 10, 20 or 30 people. Selection of sandwiches and your choice of 2 sides
- Soup & Salad Bundle
Serves 10, 20 or 30 people. Choose a soup and a salad served with garlic bread.
- Cafe Trios Collection
Serves 10, 20 or 30 people. Choose three items from the selection of soups, salads, pasta salad and fruit.
Grilled Entrees
- Grilled Chicken with Basil Pesto
Serves 10 or 20 people. Grilled chicken breast with house-made basil pesto sauce. Served a la carte or with your choice of 2 sides
- Spanish Chicken Romesco
Serves 10 or 20 people. Grilled Chicken with house made Spanish Romesco sauce. Served a la carte or with your choice of 2 sides
- Lemon Herb Amalfi Chicken
Serves 10 or 20 people. Grilled chicken breast with lemon herb house-made sauce. Served a la carte or with your choice of 2 sides.
- Mediterranean Salmon
Serves 10 or 20 pepole. Grilled salmon fillet with house-made lemon herb sauce. Served a la carte or with your choice of 2 sides
Salad Entrees
- Grilled Chicken with Strawberry & Spinach Salad
Select size options from 10, 20 and 30 people
- Turkey Avocado Cobb
Select size options from 10, 20 and 30 people
- Grilled Chicken Modern Greek Salad
Select size options from 10, 20 and 30 people
- Signature Triple Deli Salad
Select size options from 10, 20 and 30 people
- Chicken Deli Salad
Select size options from 10, 20 and 30 people
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Select size options from 10, 20 and 30 people
Pastas Entrees
- Chicken Pesto Alfredo Pasta
Serves 10 or 20. Choose with or without salad of your choice. Fettuccine, grilled chicken, pesto alfredo sauce, and parmesan. Garlic Bread Included. Contains Nuts.
- Chicken Tuscan Amore Pasta
Serves 10 or 20. Choose with or without salad of your choice. Grilled chicken, fettuccine, roasted tomatoes, kalamata olive* tapenade, olive oil, basil pesto, parmesan, garlic & artichokes. Garlic Bread Included. Contains nuts. Olive tapenade may contain pits.
- Tuscan Amore Pasta (Vegetarian)
Serves 10 or 20. Choose with or without salad of your choice. Fettuccine, roasted tomatoes, kalamata olive* tapenade, olive oil, basil pesto, parmesan, garlic & artichokes. Garlic Bread Included. Tapenade may contain pits.
A La Carte
- Strawberry & Spinach Salad
Size options that serve 10, 20 or 30 people. Spinach, Spring Mix, Strawberries, blueberries, bacon, feta, glazed pecans and riviera dressing. Served with Italian Grissini Breadsticks.
- Original Greek Salad (MOST POPULAR)
Size options that serve 10, 20 or 30 people. Romaine, cucumber, red onions, tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta and greek dressing. Served with Italian Grissini Breadsticks.
- Caesar Salad
Size options that serve 10, 20 or 30 people. Romaine, shaved parmesan, housemade croutons and caesar dressing. Served with Italian Grissini Breadsticks.
- Pasta Pesto Salad
Size options that serve 10, 20 or 30 people. House made pasta pesto, made with fresh basil leaves and topped with toasted pine nuts.
- Modern Greek Salad
Romaine, cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, chickpeas, giardiniera and feta with greek dressing. Vegetarian.
- Zesty Tomato Soup with Garlic Bread$40.00
Serves 10.
- Creamy Potato Soup with Garlic Bread$40.00
Serves 10.
- Chicken Orzo Soup with Garlic Bread$40.00
Serves 10.
- NEW Lemon Orzo
Serves 10 or 20. Orzo, red onion, and lemon herb sauce. Served hot.
- Mashed Potato
Serves 10 or 20. Mashed Potatoes with house made garlic butter and parsley. Vegetarian. Suitable for gluten sensitivities.
- Green Beans
Serves 10 or 20. Steamed green beans tossed in house made lemon vinaigrette dressing. Vegetarian. Suitable for gluten sensitivities.
- Broccoli Side
Serves 10 or 20. Steamed broccoli with house made garlic butter and parsley. Vegetarian. Suitable for gluten sensitivities.
- Signature Italian Grissini Breadsticks$10.00
Serves 10. Imported Italian Grissini Breadsticks
- Garlic Bread$25.00
Serves 10. Fresh baguette toasted with house made garlic butter and parsley. Vegetarian.
- Premium Condiment Collection$12.99
Serves 10. A collection of high-quality garnishes from our condiment bar. Includes 10 packets of our signature Italian Grissini breadsticks.
- Individual Chips$1.50
- Spring Mix Salad
Spring mix lettuce with grape tomatoes & parmesan cheese, served with house-made red wine vinaigrette dressing. Vegetarian.
Dressings & Sauces
Appetizers & Desserts
- Hummus & Pita Appetizer Tray$25.00
Serves 10. House made hummus with pita bread
- Premium Dessert Tray
Size options that serve 10,20 or 30 people. House made, freshly baked chocolate chunk cookies, chunky chocolate brownies and coconut dreambars. Contains nuts.
- Brownies and Berries
Size options that serve 10, 20 and 30 people.
- Fruit Medley
Size options that serve 10, 20 and 30 people
- 3 Layer Carrot Cake
Whole or Half Cake
- Italian Lemon Cake
Whole or Half Cake
- Tres Chocolate Cake
Whole or Half Cake
Beverages
Sunday | 10:30 am - 9:00 pm |
Monday | 10:30 am - 9:00 pm |
Tuesday | 10:30 am - 9:00 pm |
Wednesday | 10:30 am - 9:00 pm |
Thursday | 10:30 am - 9:00 pm |
Friday | 10:30 am - 9:00 pm |
Saturday | 10:30 am - 9:00 pm |
We hand craft our classic European dishes with a twist and serve our guests with our full hearts. Our wish is to engage our community in the craft of European cooking, while nurturing lifelong relationships.
1422 West Gray, Houston, TX 77019