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    Cafe Express - River Oaks

    1422 West Gray

    Houston, TX 77019


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    Featured Items

    • Chicken Deli Salad

      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.

      $12.99
    • Toasted Turkey Club

      Turkey, bacon, monterey jack, mayo, lettuce, tomato and signature sauce triple decker on multigrain. Served with your choice of side.

      $11.89
    • Regular Iced Tea

      $3.29

    Cafe Express Menu

    Family Meals

    • Basil Pesto Chicken Family Meal

      Four grilled chicken breasts with fresh basil pesto. Served with choice of two sides and large spring mix salad. Serves four. Contains Nuts.

      $52.99
    • Spanish Chicken Romesco Family Meal

      Four grilled chicken breasts with fresh romesco sauce. Served with choice of two sides and large spring mix salad. Serves four. Contains Nuts.

      $52.99
    • Amalfi Lemon Herb Chicken Family Meal

      Four grilled chicken breasts with fresh lemon herb sauce. Served with two sides and large spring mix salad. Serves four.

      $52.99
    • Mediterranean Salmon Family Meal

      Four grilled salmon filets with lemon herb sauce. Served with choice of two sides and large spring mix salad. Serves four.

      $60.99
    • Tuscan Amore Pasta Family Meal

      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.

      $49.99
    • Chicken Pesto Alfredo Pasta Family Meal

      Fettuccine, grilled chicken, pesto alfredo sauce, and parmesan. Served with with garlic bread and large spring mix salad. Serves four. Contains Nuts.

      $54.99
    • Chocolate Chunk Cookie Family Meal (4)

      Four freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.

      $8.50
    • Brownies Family Meal (4)

      4 freshly baked brownies.

      $11.99

    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, bacon & celery in a rich creamy base. Served with garlic bread.

    • Hummus & Pita

      Roasted garlic hummus and fresh pita bread. Vegan.

      $6.00
    • Mac & Cheese

      Creamy mac and cheese made with conchiglie (shell) pasta

    Salads

    • New Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

      Chicken, romaine, lemon orzo, hummus, sliced cucumbers, red onions, kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, and feta with greek dressing. Olives may contain pits.

      $12.99
    • Strawberry Spinach Salad

      Baby spinach & spring mix, strawberries, blueberries, bacon, feta and glazed pecans with riviera dressing

      $9.69
    • Avocado Cobb Salad

      Romaine & spring mix, avocado, grape tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese and egg with red wine vinaigrette

      $9.99
    • Modern Greek Salad

      Romaine, cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, chickpeas and feta with greek dressing

      $9.99
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine, parmesan and croutons with caesar dressing. Vegetarian.

      $8.99
    • Triple Deli Salad

      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.

      $13.99
    • Chicken Deli Salad

      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.

      $12.99
    • Shrimp & Avocado Salad

      Grilled shrimp, avocado, romaine & spring mix, bacon, cucumber, grape tomatoes and parmesan with honey mustard dressing.

      $13.79
    • Chef's Grilled Chicken Salad

      Grilled chicken, romaine & spring mix, grape tomatoes, cucumber, glazed pecans, bacon and parmesan with signature dressing. Contains Nuts.

      $12.49

    Handhelds

    • Toasted Turkey Club

      Turkey, bacon, monterey jack, mayo, lettuce, tomato and signature sauce triple decker on multigrain. Served with your choice of side.

      $11.89
    • Chicken Salad Ciabatta

      House-made chicken salad, glazed pecans, lettuce and tomato on ciabatta. Contains Nuts.

      $9.99
    • Chicken Pesto Ciabatta

      Grilled chicken breast, basil pesto, red onions, swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato with pesto mayo on ciabatta. Contains Nuts.

      $10.89
    • BLT

      Bacon, mayo, lettuce and tomato on multigrain.

      $9.99
    • Turkey & Swiss Sandwich

      Turkey, swiss cheese, mayo, lettuce and tomato on multigrain.

      $9.59
    • Greek Chicken Pita

      Chicken, basil pesto, feta, lettuce, tomato, kalamata olives* and greek dressing. Served with your choice of side. Contains Nuts. Olives may contain pits.

      $10.99
    • Mediterranean Veggie Ciabatta

      Roasted tomatoes, feta, avocado, romesco mayo and spring mix on ciabatta. Served with your choice of side. Contains nuts. Vegetarian.

      $10.79
    • Classic Albacore Tuna Sandwich

      House-made albacore tuna salad, mayo, lettuce and tomato on multigrain.

      $9.59
    • Angus Cheddar Burger

      With lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles on a brioche bun. Served with your choice of side.

      $13.89
    • Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich

      Whole chicken breast, bacon, swiss, lettuce, tomato, red onions and honey mustard on a brioche bun. Served with your choice of side.

      $13.59

    Entrees

    • New Citrus Herb Grilled Shrimp

      Grilled shrimp skewer topped with lemon herb sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.

      $13.99
    • Mediterranean Salmon

      Whole grilled salmon filet topped with lemon herb sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.

      $15.99
    • Spanish Chicken Romesco

      Whole grilled chicken breast topped with romesco sauce. Served with your choice of two sides. Contains Nuts.

      $12.99
    • Amalfi Lemon Herb Chicken

      Whole grilled chicken breast topped with lemon herb sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.

      $12.99
    • Basil Pesto Chicken

      Whole grilled chicken breast topped with basil pesto. Served with your choice of two sides. Contains Nuts.

      $12.99
    • Shrimp Capri Pasta

      Fettuccine, grilled shrimp, spinach, creamy tomato sauce and parmesan. Served with your choice of side salad or cup of soup and garlic bread.

      $16.99
    • New Chicken Tuscan Amore

      Fettuccine, grilled chicken, 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.

      $13.99
    • Chicken Pesto Alfredo Pasta

      Fettuccine, grilled chicken, pesto alfredo sauce and parmesan. Served with your choice of side salad or cup of soup and garlic bread. Contains Nuts.

      $14.99
    • Tuscan Amore Pasta

      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.

      $12.99

    Mix & Match

    • Cafe Trio

      Pick three favorites. Choose from half salad, half sandwich, cup of soup, or pasta pesto.

      $11.89
    • Cafe Duo

      Pick two favorites. Choose from the following half salads, half sandwiches or a cup of soup or mac and cheese.

      $10.69

    Single Sides

    • New Lemon Orzo Side

      Orzo made with fresh basil and lemon. Vegetarian.

      $4.39
    • Cup of Pesto Pasta

      Our signature house-made basil pesto and imported Conchiglie pasta, topped with pine nuts. Vegetarian. Contains Nuts.

      $4.39
    • Side Steamed Spinach

      Steamed spinach with house made garlic butter. Vegetarian.

      $4.39
    • Side Garlic Mashed Potatoes

      Mashed Potatoes with house made garlic butter. Vegetarian.

      $4.39
    • Side Broccoli

      Steamed broccoli with house made garlic butter. Vegetarian.

      $4.39
    • Side Green Beans

      Steamed green beans tossed in house made lemon vinaigrette dressing. Vegetarian.

      $4.39
    • Side Fries

      Generous portion of crispy fries seasoned with Kosher Salt. Vegan.

      $4.39
    • Side Caesar Salad

      Romaine, parmesan and croutons with caesar dressing. Vegetarian.

      $4.69
    • Side Spring Mix Salad

      Spring mix, tomatoes and parmesan with red wine vinaigrette. Vegetarian.

      $4.69
    • Side Modern Greek Salad

      Romaine, cucumber, red onions, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives*, feta, chickpeas with greek dressing. Vegetarian. Olives may contain pits.

      $4.69
    • Side Fruit

      Vegan.

      $4.49
    • Side Sweet Potato Fries

      Generous portion of sweet potato fries. Vegan.

      $4.79
    • Side Garlic Bread

      Fresh ciabatta toasted with house made garlic butter. Vegetarian.

      $2.79
    • Bowl of Pesto Pasta

      Our signature house-made basil pesto and imported Conchiglie pasta, topped with pine nuts and parmesan. Vegetarian. Contains Nuts.

      $6.29
    • Side of Pita Bread

      $1.99

    Clever Kids

    • Kids Cheeseburger

      Kids Plain Cheese burger. Served with a side.

      $7.39
    • Kids Mac & Cheese

      Kids Mac & Cheese Pasta. Served with a side.

      $6.59
    • Kids Crispy Chicken Strips

      Kids Crispy Chicken Strips. Served with a side

      $7.29
    • Kids Shells & Butter

      Kids Shells & Butter. Served with a side.

      $6.39
    • Kids Grilled Chicken Strips

      Kids grilled chicken strips. Served with a side.

      $6.99
    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      Kids grilled cheese. Served with a side.

      $5.99

    Desserts

    • Signature Coconut Dreambar

      Fresh baked daily and made from scratch graham Cracker crust with chocolate chunks, coconut and walnuts. Contains nuts. Vegetarian.

      $4.29
    • Chocolate Chunk Brownie

      Fresh baked daily and made from scratch with cinnamon and chocolate chunks. Vegetarian.

      $3.99
    • Chocolate Chunk Cookie

      Fresh baked daily cookie with chocolate chunks. Vegetarian.

      $2.59
    • 3 Layer Carrot Cake Slice

      A slice of carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. Contains nuts. Vegetarian.

      $5.99
    • Italian Lemon Cake Slice

      A slice of Italian Lemon Cake

      $5.99
    • Chocolate Cake Slice

      A slice of Tres chocolate cake

      $5.99

    Drinks

    • Regular Iced Tea

      $3.29
    • Regular Fountain Drink

      $3.29
    • Regular Lemonade

      $3.29
    • Bottled Perrier

      $3.29
    • Bottled Water

      $2.79
    • Bottled Pepsi

      $3.49
    • Bottled Dr. Pepper

      $3.49

    Dressings and Sauces

    • Red Wine Vinaigrette Single Side

      Hand made Red Wine Vinaigrette dressing, made fresh from oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, fresh basil leaves, honey and seasonings

      $1.50
    • Caesar Dressing Single Side

      Hand made caesar dressing made fresh eggs, cream, parmesan cheese, lime juice, worcestershire sauce, garlic, and seasonings

      $1.50
    • Greek Dressing Single Side

      Hand made Greek dressing made fresh from oil, lemon juice, garlic, dijon mustard, honey, oregano and seasonings

      $1.50
    • Signature Dressing Single Side

      A secret and signature Café Express recipe (contains eggs)

      $1.50
    • Honey Mustard Dressing Single Side

      Hand made Honey Mustard Dressing made fresh from buttermilk, cream, mayonaire, lime juice, dijon mustard, honey & seasonings

      $1.50
    • Ranch Dressing Single Side

      Hand made Ranch dressing made fresh from buttermilk, cream, mayo, dijon mustard, honey, lime juice, spices and seasonings

      $1.50
    • Riviera Dressing Single Side

      Hand made sweet and tangy dressing made fresh

      $1.50
    • Lemon Herb Sauce Single Side

      Hand made Lemon Herb sauce, made fresh from oil, lemon juice, flat leaf Italian parsley, onions and seasonings

      $2.00
    • Basil Pesto Sauce Single Side

      Hand made pesto sauce with fresh basil leaves, spinach, garlic, parmesan cheese, toasted walnuts and lemon juice.

      $2.00
    • Spanish Romesco Sauce Single Side

      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.

      $2.00

    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.

      OUT OF STOCK
    • 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

      $5.00
    • Miller Lite

      $5.00

    Catering

    Boxed & Individual Lunches

    • New Express Sandwich Lunch Box

      (INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING) Each box includes your choice of half sandwich & side.

      $9.99
    • Individual Sandwich Lunch Box

      (INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING) Each box includes your choice of full sandwich & 2 sides

      $12.69
    • Individual Salad Lunch

      (INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING) Each Salad lunch includes your choice of salad and side. Includes Italian Grissini Breadsticks.

      $12.69
    • Individual Premium Salad Lunch

      (INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING) Each Premium Salad lunch includes your choice of Premium salad and side. Includes Italian Grissini Breadsticks.

      $14.99

    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

      Serves 10.

      $40.00
    • Creamy Potato Soup with Garlic Bread

      Serves 10.

      $40.00
    • Chicken Orzo Soup with Garlic Bread

      Serves 10.

      $40.00
    • 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

      Serves 10. Imported Italian Grissini Breadsticks

      $10.00
    • Garlic Bread

      Serves 10. Fresh baguette toasted with house made garlic butter and parsley. Vegetarian.

      $25.00
    • Premium Condiment Collection

      Serves 10. A collection of high-quality garnishes from our condiment bar. Includes 10 packets of our signature Italian Grissini breadsticks.

      $12.99
    • 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

    • Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing

      $8.99
    • Greek Dressing

      $8.99
    • Honey Mustard Dressing

      $8.99
    • Caesar Dressing

      $8.99
    • Signature Dressing

      $8.99
    • Ranch Dressing

      $8.99
    • Lemon Herb Sauce

      $12.00
    • Spanish Romesco Sauce

      $12.00
    • Basil Pesto Sauce

      $12.00

    Appetizers & Desserts

    • Hummus & Pita Appetizer Tray

      Serves 10. House made hummus with pita bread

      $25.00
    • 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

    • Gallon Iced Tea

      Assorted flavors, served with lemons, sweeteners & ice. Serves 8-10.

      $12.99
    • Gallon Lemonade

      $12.99
    • Bottled Sodas

      $3.49
    • Bottled Water

      $2.49
    • Bottled Perrier

      $3.29
    • Cafe Express European Blend Coffee

      Serves 12

      $19.99

    All hours
    Sunday10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Monday10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Tuesday10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Wednesday10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Thursday10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Friday10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    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.

    Location

    1422 West Gray, Houston, TX 77019

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