
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.
$12.99Toasted Turkey Club
Turkey, bacon, monterey jack, mayo, lettuce, tomato and signature sauce triple decker on multigrain. Served with your choice of side.
$11.89Regular 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.
$52.99Spanish 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.
$52.99Amalfi 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.
$52.99Mediterranean Salmon Family Meal
Four grilled salmon filets with lemon herb sauce. Served with choice of two sides and large spring mix salad. Serves four.
$60.99Tuscan 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.
$49.99Chicken 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.
$54.99Chocolate Chunk Cookie Family Meal (4)
Four freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.
$8.50Brownies 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.
$6.00Mac & 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.
$12.99Strawberry Spinach Salad
Baby spinach & spring mix, strawberries, blueberries, bacon, feta and glazed pecans with riviera dressing
$9.69Avocado Cobb Salad
Romaine & spring mix, avocado, grape tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese and egg with red wine vinaigrette
$9.99Modern Greek Salad
Romaine, cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, chickpeas and feta with greek dressing
$9.99Caesar Salad
Romaine, parmesan and croutons with caesar dressing. Vegetarian.
$8.99Triple 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.
$13.99Chicken 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.
$12.99Shrimp & Avocado Salad
Grilled shrimp, avocado, romaine & spring mix, bacon, cucumber, grape tomatoes and parmesan with honey mustard dressing.
$13.79Chef'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.
$11.89Chicken Salad Ciabatta
House-made chicken salad, glazed pecans, lettuce and tomato on ciabatta. Contains Nuts.
$9.99Chicken Pesto Ciabatta
Grilled chicken breast, basil pesto, red onions, swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato with pesto mayo on ciabatta. Contains Nuts.
$10.89BLT
Bacon, mayo, lettuce and tomato on multigrain.
$9.99Turkey & Swiss Sandwich
Turkey, swiss cheese, mayo, lettuce and tomato on multigrain.
$9.59Greek 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.
$10.99Mediterranean Veggie Ciabatta
Roasted tomatoes, feta, avocado, romesco mayo and spring mix on ciabatta. Served with your choice of side. Contains nuts. Vegetarian.
$10.79Classic Albacore Tuna Sandwich
House-made albacore tuna salad, mayo, lettuce and tomato on multigrain.
$9.59Angus Cheddar Burger
With lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles on a brioche bun. Served with your choice of side.
$13.89Honey 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.
$13.99Mediterranean Salmon
Whole grilled salmon filet topped with lemon herb sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.
$15.99Spanish Chicken Romesco
Whole grilled chicken breast topped with romesco sauce. Served with your choice of two sides. Contains Nuts.
$12.99Amalfi Lemon Herb Chicken
Whole grilled chicken breast topped with lemon herb sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.
$12.99Basil Pesto Chicken
Whole grilled chicken breast topped with basil pesto. Served with your choice of two sides. Contains Nuts.
$12.99Shrimp 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.
$16.99New 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.
$13.99Chicken 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.
$14.99Tuscan 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
Single Sides
New Lemon Orzo Side
Orzo made with fresh basil and lemon. Vegetarian.
$4.39Cup of Pesto Pasta
Our signature house-made basil pesto and imported Conchiglie pasta, topped with pine nuts. Vegetarian. Contains Nuts.
$4.39Side Steamed Spinach
Steamed spinach with house made garlic butter. Vegetarian.
$4.39Side Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes with house made garlic butter. Vegetarian.
$4.39Side Broccoli
Steamed broccoli with house made garlic butter. Vegetarian.
$4.39Side Green Beans
Steamed green beans tossed in house made lemon vinaigrette dressing. Vegetarian.
$4.39Side Fries
Generous portion of crispy fries seasoned with Kosher Salt. Vegan.
$4.39Side Caesar Salad
Romaine, parmesan and croutons with caesar dressing. Vegetarian.
$4.69Side Spring Mix Salad
Spring mix, tomatoes and parmesan with red wine vinaigrette. Vegetarian.
$4.69Side Modern Greek Salad
Romaine, cucumber, red onions, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives*, feta, chickpeas with greek dressing. Vegetarian. Olives may contain pits.
$4.69Side Fruit
Vegan.
$4.49Side Sweet Potato Fries
Generous portion of sweet potato fries. Vegan.
$4.79Side Garlic Bread
Fresh ciabatta toasted with house made garlic butter. Vegetarian.
$2.79Bowl of Pesto Pasta
Our signature house-made basil pesto and imported Conchiglie pasta, topped with pine nuts and parmesan. Vegetarian. Contains Nuts.
$6.29Side of Pita Bread
$1.99
Clever Kids
Kids Cheeseburger
Kids Plain Cheese burger. Served with a side.
$7.39Kids Mac & Cheese
Kids Mac & Cheese Pasta. Served with a side.
$6.59Kids Crispy Chicken Strips
Kids Crispy Chicken Strips. Served with a side
$7.29Kids Shells & Butter
Kids Shells & Butter. Served with a side.
$6.39Kids Grilled Chicken Strips
Kids grilled chicken strips. Served with a side.
$6.99Kids 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.
$4.29Chocolate Chunk Brownie
Fresh baked daily and made from scratch with cinnamon and chocolate chunks. Vegetarian.
$3.99Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Fresh baked daily cookie with chocolate chunks. Vegetarian.
$2.593 Layer Carrot Cake Slice
A slice of carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. Contains nuts. Vegetarian.
$5.99Italian Lemon Cake Slice
A slice of Italian Lemon Cake
$5.99Chocolate Cake Slice
A slice of Tres chocolate cake
$5.99
Drinks
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
$1.50Caesar Dressing Single Side
Hand made caesar dressing made fresh eggs, cream, parmesan cheese, lime juice, worcestershire sauce, garlic, and seasonings
$1.50Greek Dressing Single Side
Hand made Greek dressing made fresh from oil, lemon juice, garlic, dijon mustard, honey, oregano and seasonings
$1.50Signature Dressing Single Side
A secret and signature Café Express recipe (contains eggs)
$1.50Honey Mustard Dressing Single Side
Hand made Honey Mustard Dressing made fresh from buttermilk, cream, mayonaire, lime juice, dijon mustard, honey & seasonings
$1.50Ranch Dressing Single Side
Hand made Ranch dressing made fresh from buttermilk, cream, mayo, dijon mustard, honey, lime juice, spices and seasonings
$1.50Riviera Dressing Single Side
Hand made sweet and tangy dressing made fresh
$1.50Lemon Herb Sauce Single Side
Hand made Lemon Herb sauce, made fresh from oil, lemon juice, flat leaf Italian parsley, onions and seasonings
$2.00Basil Pesto Sauce Single Side
Hand made pesto sauce with fresh basil leaves, spinach, garlic, parmesan cheese, toasted walnuts and lemon juice.
$2.00Spanish 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 STOCKWilliam 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
$5.00Miller Lite
$5.00
Catering
Boxed & Individual Lunches
New Express Sandwich Lunch Box
(INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING) Each box includes your choice of half sandwich & side.
$9.99Individual Sandwich Lunch Box
(INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING) Each box includes your choice of full sandwich & 2 sides
$12.69Individual Salad Lunch
(INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING) Each Salad lunch includes your choice of salad and side. Includes Italian Grissini Breadsticks.
$12.69Individual 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.
$40.00Creamy Potato Soup with Garlic Bread
Serves 10.
$40.00Chicken Orzo Soup with Garlic Bread
Serves 10.
$40.00NEW 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
$10.00Garlic Bread
Serves 10. Fresh baguette toasted with house made garlic butter and parsley. Vegetarian.
$25.00Premium Condiment Collection
Serves 10. A collection of high-quality garnishes from our condiment bar. Includes 10 packets of our signature Italian Grissini breadsticks.
$12.99Individual Chips
$1.50Spring 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
Serves 10. House made hummus with pita bread
$25.00Premium 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
Sunday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm |
Monday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm |
Tuesday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm |
Wednesday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm |
Thursday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm |
Friday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm |
Saturday | 10:30 am - 10:00 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.