Cafe Express – American

Sun-drenched Mediterranean flavors come alive in this vibrant space, where the bright aromas of zesty lemon and fresh basil invite guests to linger over wholesome, family-style feasts. From tender salmon nestled in Mediterranean herbs to rich, pesto-swirled pastas and crisp bruschetta, every dish celebrates the rustic simplicity of European coastal cooking. It is a welcoming retreat that transforms a quick meal into a shared celebration of fresh ingredients and soulful, herb-infused recipes.

3091 College Park Drive, The Woodlands TX 77384 https://cafe-express.com/

Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: American

Price range: $

Currently closed

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM

What diners are saying

Diners rave about the mouth-watering desserts that are cooked to perfection, frequently highlighting the high-quality flavors and reasonable prices. Celebrated for its welcoming neighborhood feel, the space is praised for its helpful, attentive staff and inviting atmosphere that makes it a standout local addition.

Basil Pesto Chicken Family Meal Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean
Amalfi Lemon Herb Chicken Family Meal Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Clean-Eating
Mediterranean Salmon Family Meal Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Spanish Chicken Romesco Family Meal Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean
Chicken Pesto Alfredo Pasta Family Meal Dietary tags: High-Protein
Tuscan Amore Pasta Family Meal

Starters

Hummus & Pita - $6: Original hummus & pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Bruschetta - $6: Toasted ciabatta bread with tomato spread, fresh diced tomatoes, basil pesto and fresh basil leaves Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Mayo-Clinic
Chicken Salad Wraps - $6: Red leaf lettuce filled with our original chicken salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
Chicken Dippers - $6: Chicken Tenders with honey mustard, ranch or signature dip Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Chicken Orzo Soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Zesty Tomato Soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Potato Soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics

Salads

Mediterranean Bowl Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Chicken Deli Salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Volumetrics
Triple Deli Salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Atkins
Shrimp and Avocado Salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Chef’s Grilled Chicken Salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Modern Greek Salad Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Strawberry Spinach Salad Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
Caesar Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
Avocado Cobb Salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics

Handhelds

Chicken Salad Sandwich Dietary tags: High-Protein
BLT Dietary tags: Nut-Free
Greek Chicken Pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
Mediterranean Veggie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
Turkey Club Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Turkey and Swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Classic Tuna Sandwich Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Angus Cheddar Burger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Honey Mustard Chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein
Chicken Pesto Ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Protein

Entrees

Mediterranean Grilled Salmon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Spanish Chicken Romesco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean
Basil Pesto Chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
Amalfi Lemon Herb Chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
Shrimp Capri Pasta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
Chicken Pesto Alfredo Dietary tags: High-Protein
Chicken Tuscan Amore Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
Citrus Herb Grilled Shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free

Mix & Match

Cafe Duo
Cafe Trio - $12: Choose 3: Half Salad, Half Sandwich and Cup of Soup Dietary tags: Volumetrics

Sides

Mac and Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Spinach Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Garlic Mashed Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Broccoli Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Green Beans Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
Sweet Potato Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Garlic Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Spring Mix Side Salad Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Modern Greek Side Salad Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Caesar Side Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
Fruit Cup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
Pesto Pasta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free
Lemon Orzo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic

Clever Kids

Kids Cheeseburger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Mac and Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Kids Crispy Chicken Strips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Shells and Butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Kids Grilled Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Kids Grilled Chicken Tenders Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida

Desserts

Signature Coconut Dreambar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Chunky Chocolate Brownie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Carrot Cake Slice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Chocolate Cake Slice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Lemon Cake Slice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Beverages

Iced Teas
Fountain Drinks
Lemonade
Bottled Perrier
Bottled Water
Diet Pepsi
Bottled Starry
Bottled Dr. Pepper
Barone Fini Valdadige DOC Pinot Grigio - $8: Valdadige DOC, Italy
William Hill North Coast Chardonnay - $10: North Coast, California
Meiomi Pinot Noir - $12: North Coast, California
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon - $8: California
Heineken - $5: Bottle
Miller Lite - $5: Bottle