If you are looking for healthy or light options, Cafe Express is a solid option. I came here on a little lunch date recently and thoroughly enjoyed my visit. I had visited before years and years ago so my visit was a nice reminder of what Cafe Express is all about. This location is in a large shopping area and parking is very plentiful. I was also reminded that this is a popular spot at lunch time. It gets really busy and you may have to wait to find a table. It's counter service where you order and get a buzzer. People are in and out of here in a fairly quick manner. The food did take awhile to come out though. On both of my visits I went for handheld options. Years ago they had a really great turkey burger and I was sad to see it wasn't an option anymore. I ended up getting a turkey club and it ended up exceeding my expectations. I can't say it differs much in comparison to other club sandwiches I have had in the past, but what makes everything stand out here is their use of quality ingredients. From what I read, they make alot of ingredients in house and source items from all over the world as well. My date really enjoyed her salad and I low key wished I had ordered one as well. They also have items like soups and full entrees. Desserts are mostly packaged options like cookies and brownies, but they also have a few options like sliced cakes. It's not a crazy big menu, but they got something for everyone. I wouldn't say I seek out healthy options, but when I do come to places like this, I tell myself I need to come more often. I leave without feeling weighed down and sluggish. I will be back for sure! read more

To be fair , I hadn't been in Cafe express at the Meyerland location in over a decade, and now I remember why..Food is supposed to be fast and fresh "Italian" options of pastas, salads , and sandwiches.. My friend and I ordered the soup side and sandwich option along with a fettuccine chicken pesto entree. Both were a miss for us a her tuna sandwich and side of tomato soup she described as plain and my pasta of fettuccine was very bland and seemed like it had the texture of having been sitting under a heat lamp for a while.. And these prices are not cheap you guys, so all I can say is I will be avoiding coming back here I suppose for another 10 years if the food remains like it was today.. read more

Cafe Express - Tuna sandwich, tomatoes soup, Greek salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My wife thought her creamy potato soup was pretty good and she loved the hummus and pita bread....I concurred on both her items. I thoroughly enjoyed a cafe trio. The half classic salad....house was my pick, half a handheld....i picked a BLT, a cup of soup...I picked the chicken orzo. I guess I loved them 'cause my plates were clean. read more

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I haven't been to Cafe Express in a long time, I always forget about it as an option. I was craving soup leaving the gym and was hoping for a light option. The cafe has a very open dining room and patio seating. It was a little chilly, so we dined inside. The cashier was very friendly and helpful with menu questions. We had chicken orzo soup and the shrimp skewer with broccoli and spinach. Everything was flavorful and fresh. The broth of the soup was delish and I was actually surprised how many vegetables were included. I particularly appreciated the salad/soup garnishes they have by the fountain drinks along with lemons and mint. It was a relaxing, nice dinner and atmosphere. I will try to keep Cafe Express on my radar. read more

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Good and clean eating! Mediterranean/ Greek forward style flavored dishes. Food tastes as if no chemicals were used to enhance flavor. No frills interior. I didn't realize how important background music can be and help set the vibe! This restaurant had none! Very quiet surroundings. I ordered food at the register and they brought the food to my table when food was ready. Fountain drinks and tea drinking options. The jewel is the small condiment area which consisted of olives, pickles and other small condiments you can add to your salad and or any dish you choose. Overall I spent about $26 for two people. I would try again! read more

Cafe Express - Cafe Trio Side Caesar Salad, Greek Chicken Pita, Chicken Orzo Soup - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Café Express has become a quick and convenient dinner option for me. They're open until 10 pm which is so helpful because I can stop by after my gym class and not be in a rush. The online order system is straightforward and easy to use. My food is always ready at the promised time and everything that I've ordered has been very tasty! The portions of most of the entrees are large enough for two meals. They have a variety of options from burgers to pasta, salads, and sandwiches. I've had some of the chicken and salmon dishes and they have all been so delicious! I don't typically dine in, but I did notice that they have a small bar that offers wine and beer. They have HH from 3-6pm daily. On a recent visit, I placed a dinner order to go. When I arrived to pick up the order, the store was closed due to a system outage. The next day I sent an email to corporate and within 24 hours, the manager Sandra replied. She refunded my order and offered a free meal for the trouble. Last night, I went to pick up the free meal. The staff was so nice and I was able to order anything I wanted. I had the Tuscan Amore Pasta with grilled chicken and a side spring salad. It also came with a piece of garlic bread. My meal was so good! I was worried that the staff wouldn't honor the offer as Sandra was not present, but there were no issues. I love good food, but more importantly, I love great customer service! The system outage was out of their control, but management rectified the situation quickly. Thank you, Sandra and staff for a great experience! read more

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Food was hit or miss, had a cafe Trio meal with a chicken pesto sandwich, Mac and cheese and pesto salad. The pesto chicken sandwich tasted good, had all the vegetables and the chicken was tender. Their pasta dishes left a bit to be desired on the flavor profile Mac and cheese the cheese tasted light Pesto pasta also was lacking some flavor. Service was alright, and the dishes came out in a reasonable speed. Ample seating, good parking. read more

Cafe Express - Pesto pasta. - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

I ordered over the phone and was told my total was about $56. When I checked my bank account, I was charged $67.30. That's an $11+ difference. The receipt they provided didn't even match the transaction on my card. When I came to pick up my order, I showed the manager my bank transaction and the time-stamped text alert from my bank. Instead of taking responsibility or trying to fix the mistake, he asked me to email or print out my bank statement--which I wasn't comfortable with. While I was still talking to him, he ripped open my stapled food bag (after handling the register) before even handing it to me. When I told him that wasn't okay, he brushed me off, saying he was "just checking to make sure a dessert was in there." His attitude was dismissive, and his tone made it feel like he thought I was being dishonest--even though I had proof right in front of him. I understand mistakes happen, but the lack of professionalism, the dismissive attitude, and the disregard for food handling were unacceptable. I ended up canceling my order and won't be spending money here again. read more

We have been going there for years but the last couple of times the food has gotten worse. The male cashier is kind of snobby and rude. The chicken pesto Alfredo has been dry the last two times. The limited time roasted chicken was tasteless and slimy, and I couldn't not eat the rest out of fear of getting ill!, I did finish my green beans! They also served a very small portion of mashed potatoes with the chicken. The lemon chicken was ok but not the usual delicious taste. So, overall this specific Cafe Express has lost a long time customer. On another note the nail salon next door is overpowering the food smell and its actually very strong. They need to get an air purification system because it's so overwhelming strong at times. Posted 2 pics but they are not popping up, tried editing several times! Either way hope this helps! read more

Welcoming place for socials. Friendly staff. Fast service. Great for quick lunch or dinner.

I had a difficult experience at Café Express-Meyerland on my 2 most recent visits. I arrived and placed my dine-in order. Service is usually prompt. But after waiting 25 minutes without getting my order I went back to the counter. Whether my order had been lost (possible) or just delayed behind a slew of take-out/catering orders (more probable) I don't actually know. The staff were apologetic and I eventually got my meal, but there is a cautionary tale here to be aware of. For a cafe that probably does a whole lot of takeout/catering orders every day (and based on the takeout bags I saw stacking up, that was the case when I visited), they need a process where dine-in orders somehow get integrated into the flow and not just put in the queue behind whatever large catering orders they get before the cafe even opens. Otherwise, you get what I experienced - they take care of ALL the pending catering orders in the system (a lot) and then they get to the in-cafe orders. I might still be waiting if I had not complained. I think they need a better order flow model to better serve both catering and dine-in customers. Be aware that if you visit when they first open or during the lunch rush when most of the pick-up/catering orders come in (sometime dozens of entrees per order for office type groups) you are in for a long wait behind them, not just behind other dine-in orders. read more

The chicken orzo soup was mainly just broth and 2 pieces of chicken and hardly anything else let alone orzo. The tuna was bland and the salad was not good. Really no flavor and most of the lettuce was wilted like it had been sitting for a while, I ended up leaving and going somewhere else to eat. read more

Cafe Express - Classic Tuna Sandwich and Caesar Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Ordered online for attendees at a meeting for work. Arrived to pick it up - very rude attendant, never smiled, said hello, nothing. Just looked at me and asked my name. Got back to the office and when I saw the order I was embarrassed to deliver to the executives in the conference room. It was so pitiful and looked terrible. Ordered an avocado club salad, a smattering of lettuce with 1/2 hard boiled egg and half an avocado lopped onto the top of it and maybe 3 to 4 (not even a full slice) of bacon put on it. It looked like a child put it in the container and it barely even filled the lower quarter of it. I mean sad and tired looking. So yeah - never again. Looks like Cafe Express's hay days are over. $60 for 3 pitiful salads and a sandwich and I TIPPED! FOR WHAT! Crappy service and food and I ordered it AND picked it up. SO yeah....order at your own risk. read more

I eat here at least once or more every week. I freaking love the Greek chicken salad pita. Fries are nice and crispy. I also love the turkey club. Kettle chips aren't too hard where it kind of hurts from chewing. Salads are large portions. Chicken entrees could be a bit small. Chocolate chip cookies are chewy and loaded with chocolate chips. You can get bacon on the Mac n cheese. They have a pickle/peppers bar as well. Great lunch spot! read more

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I've been coming here with my family since I was a baby and it's all amazing! My favourite dishes are the kids pasta, the mac and cheese, and chicken noodle soup! The garlic bread is also amazing! Everyone is really friendly and it honestly has the same homey vibe of a family business...I would absolutely recommend CE. P.S.: their chickpeas and olives and breadsticks are AMAZING read more

Small menu, good food, and very pleasant staff. Fast service too. Soup, salad, sandwiches, and a few hot dishes are their specialty'. read more

Cafe Express - Table tent - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

the turkey club is just alright. they have organic ketchup. the fries were decent. ready on time. read more

Cafe Express - Toasted Turkey Club - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

gotta give Cafe Express credit the customer service here is real solid from the time you walk in they make you feel welcome and on top of that the staff actually checks on you and makes sure you good without overdoing it the food came out fresh and quick and you can tell they put some care into it it's one of those spots you can chill eat good and still feel like somebody looking out for you read more

I love their shrimp salad w avocado. It's one of my go to places when I don't feel like cooking dinner

Food was good. However, portions were smaller than they said it wld be. The to go order was half the size of what we ordered in the restaurant!! Staff was not friendly. Appeared they didn't want to be there and were irritated if u asked them a question. Went a lot pre-covid. Probably won't go back again!!! Don't need bad attitudes and inconsistent foods!!! read more

Called the restaurant for curbside service for an order that was placed online an paid for. Was told on the phone to give them a few minutes and they'll come right out with my order, but after waiting in the car for more than 15 minutes watching another customer pull up to another curbside parking spot and receive their order before I received mine I had to go in. Management should train their servers better not to forget about orders placed for curbside pickup. read more

Came in on a Friday afternoon for a late lunch. We tried the new Mediterranean Chicken Bowl and Pesto Chicken with broccoli. Both meals were tasty and fresh! Highly recommend this place for a quick bite and consistently good food. I read more

Easy nights calls for easy solutions. Stopped in around 6 when things weren't really busy. I noticed that they have revamped the place a little and also added a bar, which was a pleasant surprise. I ordered the toasted Turkey with fries to go. Food took roughly about 10 min to come out and it was right on time. The food hit the spot and I even had room left for desert. Also I want to shout them out for the free sample of Mac n cheese it was great. read more

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I have ordered from Cafe Express a few times with Uber Eats. They offer many healthy options that are perfect if you are trying to get fit for the summer. This is a really great spot for a quick and easy lunch at reasonable prices. I really like the pesto chicken at this location. I was pretty impressed with this entree. The chicken is perfectly cooked and not too chewy. The pesto really brings on a whole new dimension to this dish. I highly recommend it! read more

Cafe Express - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've eaten here many times, and my kid's favorite is the chicken strips with fries and the Alfredo chicken with garlic bread and a side of chicken soup. The cafe duo with salad and soup is meant to be a light and healthy lunch, so if anyone expected more, they should have asked about the portions. The sandwiches with chips and pickles pack more of a punch than the salad and soup. The dishes here are healthy and adequate in size, and the restaurant is clean and well arranged: many tables, some bench areas, and lots of windows. Dishes are over $8.00 or more. The only negative count =one female cashier kept talking to another guy behind the counter, so it was irritating to see her ignore me as a customer because there wasn't a line, as I was the only one waiting for her to serve me. read more

Delicious! Delicious! Delicious! We decided to give this place a go since we live 4 min away, this was a very pleasant surprise. Salmon, & the steak bavette were superb. The outside seating made us feel as if we were dinning in midtown. Liz was such a great host, loved how happy she seemed. Love it and will be back! read more

Cafe Express - Salmon with spinach and green bean. Background is steak Babette with mash potatoes &broccoli. - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ordered on the Yelp app to pickup the salmon and spinach with Ceasar salad. Salmon was moist and not overcooked. I do wish they had more vegetables on the menu like asparagus, zucchini, okra, squash, etc. I would have ordered several different sides if they had a better selection. read more

I've been eating at Cafe Express Meyerland for over 20 years. The frequency varies, sometimes once a month or more, sometimes more like once a quarter. It's convenient to anyone in the Bellaire / Meyerland/ Westbury/ Willowbend area, and the dining room offers a pleasant ambience where you don't feel rushed to finish your meal. One thing that I appreciate about Cafe Express is that they refresh the menu every few years. That's not the say that I always like all the changes, but clearly they are trying to keep the concept from getting stale, and that is worthy of respect. It's probably part of the reason why they've endured for so long. My staple tends to be the turkey burger. It's a healthier choice than a regular hamburger, and there aren't too many places that I've found that have turkey burgers on the menu. They offer regular fries, sweet potato fries, or chips to go with it. If you're in the mood, I do recommend their sweet potato fries. The menu always features several kid-friendly dishes, and that's served my family well over the years. The service tends to be friendly, especially recently. Given that I've been to Cafe Express easily 100 times, there are a handful of occasions when the service let me down, but the last time was a number of years ago. I keep going back, and overall it's a solid neighborhood choice. read more

I ate there today. Had the half chicken - very dry. They got rid of the sides of Asparagus and also the artichokes/tomatoes, so I went with the Broccoli (which was very good). I noticed that the "fix-it bar" is back. If you want ketchup, they no longer have bottles or other types of condiments - ketchup is now in packets. Normally, I have good experiences with the chicken. read more

One of the highlights of my childhood is my mom and aunt bringing me to this cafe express after a long day of shopping in Meyerland! I was always excited to tag along because I knew I'd be able to eat at this restaurant! After being gone from Houston for some time, I'm glad to see the quality and integrity of this restaurant is still unmatched! The food at cafe express is always so healthy and fresh, but perfectly flavorful! For starters the veggie bar has always been an obsession of mine. They have everything from these cute little pickles, to garlic cloves, and so much more! I'm a creature of habit so I always get the same entree, literally since I was 7. I love the pick 2 turkey club. The turkey club on ciabatta bread is perfect with honey mustard! The potato soup is hands down my favorite on Earth! It's creamy and rich, and just everything! Also, I love how the pick 2 is actually filling! Needless to say, I was happy to come back and you should try it out if you haven't. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Fresh food at a low price! Conveniently located in Meyerland. Parking is decent. I prefer to sit outside when weather permits. Personally a huge fan of the Spanish Chicken Romesco! I get the broccoli and green beans every time. 10/10! Most times I order for pickup and it's always ready promptly. Only once have they gotten my order wrong but I let it slide. Omg and the soups, soooo good read more

First time coming here I loved it!! So fresh n tasted yummy! Fast & great service. Chill vibes. read more

Cafe Express - Chicken Chicken Pesto Alfredo Pasta - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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One of the go to spots for a great, tasty salad. Glad there are a few Cafe Express's still around as they were deeply impacted by pandemic like many restaurants. Always easy, casual atmosphere with great iced tea choices. Outdoor patio quite pleasant and cozy in evening. Will be back to keep supporting this great establishment! read more

a nice place especially for salad lovers with the unlimited beans, garabanzo, pickled garlic, and so on....a wide spread... I got myself a spinach salad, and additional bean patty and pesto penne pasta. They have plenty good soup options too. The best part is you can make the food as healthy or as heavy as one wants. read more

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The cashier's attitude is/was horrible. If she was born with a defect that prevents her from smiling or saying thank you then her nasty attitude could possibly be understood, but that is not the case...she's a nasty unpleasant and disgusting employee...she should be replaced with someone who's attitude does not scream "I hate the fn job and the people that I have to take orders for"! There are plenty of me. And women who would love to have her job and would represent Café Express in a more positive way! read more

Defending a recommendation. Staff was good and the service was superb. Food was fresh and tasty

A franchised cafeteria style restaurant that serves a variety of food. There are delicious choices in meals from unique salads to a collection of sandwiches. I tried the New Greek Chicken Stuffed Pita, basil pesto chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, greek dressing, kalamata olives & feta, stuffed in a pita with French fries. I've had their Roasted Half Chicken, oven-roasted half chicken with spices and herbs, very tender and juicy. Along with their Grilled Chicken with Basil Pesto, chicken breast drizzled with basil pesto sauce which was surprisingly not dry but tender. The most pleasant surprise was their Mac & Cheese, not Kraft but homemade creamy, velvety made in-house cheese sauce with shell pasta. Most places try to "fancy-up" Mac and cheese. It makes me happy to see someone just make a good Mac and cheese. read more

Cafe Express - Super Mango Tea - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I love this location, the food is super fresh, and the treatment of the staff gives you a rewarding experience.

Service was excellent, with well mannered employees throughout the restaurant. The small bar for the sides was so cute and convenient; it's what keeps you coming back. The chicken was delicious, and so was the broccoli. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the green beans; they were oddly cooked and did not taste like anything. Otherwise this restaurant is a great option for a treat, as it's a little bit on the pricier side. read more

Cafe Express - New Amalfi Lemon Herb Chicken, with Broccoli and Green Beans as sides - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Watch out when ordering. My wife got me a to go Mediterranean sandwich to go. She ordered the sandwich and the person taking the order asked her if she wanted chips or fruit with it. She said fruit. When she got home and we looked at the receipt we saw that we were charged $1.99 for the very small container of fruit. We are used to having it included in the cost of the sandwich and not added on at a fairly significant cost. The sandwich was good but the added on fruit seems sneaky. They should point out that these things are at an extra charge. read more