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.
Menu
Family Meals
- Basil Pesto Chicken Family Meal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Amalfi Lemon Herb Chicken Family Meal Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Salmon Family Meal Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanish Chicken Romesco Family Meal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pesto Alfredo Pasta Family Meal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuscan Amore Pasta Family Meal Dietary tags: Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Starters
- Hummus & Pita - $6: Original hummus & pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - $6: Toasted ciabatta bread with tomato spread, fresh diced tomatoes, basil pesto and fresh basil leaves Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad Wraps - $6: Red leaf lettuce filled with our original chicken salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Dippers - $6: Chicken Tenders with honey mustard, ranch or signature dip Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Orzo Soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zesty Tomato Soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Soup Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mediterranean Bowl Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Deli Salad Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Triple Deli Salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp and Avocado Salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef’s Grilled Chicken Salad Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Modern Greek Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Strawberry Spinach Salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Cobb Salad Available at: dinner, lunch
Handhelds
- Chicken Salad Sandwich Available at: lunch
- BLT Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Chicken Pita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Veggie Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Club Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey and Swiss Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Tuna Sandwich Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angus Cheddar Burger Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Mustard Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pesto Ciabatta Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrees
- Mediterranean Grilled Salmon Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanish Chicken Romesco Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basil Pesto Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Amalfi Lemon Herb Chicken Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Capri Pasta Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pesto Alfredo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tuscan Amore Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Citrus Herb Grilled Shrimp Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Mix & Match
- Cafe Duo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cafe Trio - $12: Choose 3: Half Salad, Half Sandwich and Cup of Soup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mac and Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Mix Side Salad Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Modern Greek Side Salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Side Salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fruit Cup Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Pesto Pasta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Orzo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Clever Kids
- Kids Cheeseburger Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac and Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Crispy Chicken Strips Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shells and Butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Grilled Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Grilled Chicken Tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Signature Coconut Dreambar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Chunky Chocolate Brownie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Carrot Cake Slice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Chocolate Cake Slice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Lemon Cake Slice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Iced Teas
- Fountain Drinks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lemonade
- Bottled Perrier Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bottled Water
- Diet Pepsi Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bottled Starry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bottled Dr. Pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Barone Fini Valdadige DOC Pinot Grigio - $8: Valdadige DOC, Italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- William Hill North Coast Chardonnay - $10: North Coast, California Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Meiomi Pinot Noir - $12: North Coast, California Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon - $8: California Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Heineken - $5: Bottle
- Miller Lite - $5: Bottle
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