They were out of lemonade. The fruit was old. Turkey on burger had no flavor. They forgot the fries and by the time they made some, we had already finished our meal. Drinks too expensive. - $2.89 read more

I hadn't been to cafe express in a while and their food seems to have gotten even better. I'm loving the free olive and condiments bar and the manager (name sounds like buullant?) was really courteous helpful when I forgot to mention I'm allergic to certain items on my sandwich. He happily made sure I got a whole new entree that fit my allergies. read more

Today was not a good day with Cafe Express, orders weren't complete, one was entirely missing one said meat and cheese only so we got an empty bun. Kid reviewer says never again burgers from CE save your money. Yes they offered to make the missing order however after getting home didn't want to return. Thanks for trying CE. read more

Cafe Express - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place doesn't like its customers. Wouldnt seat me. Just walked by and cleaned a table. Dont eat here. Poor customer service.

Busy place! Order at the counter and your pager let's you know when to pick up. My mom and sister ordered the club sandwich with sweet potato fries Good thing they split it because there was so much food they still had leftovers! I ordered the hummus which we all shared. Fresh and tasty. The have condiments such as olives, pickles and pickled carrots at self-serve station so you can spice up whatever you get. Beverages are for you to access with free refills. Great taste and great value! read more

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We order here for lunch at least once a month at work. Today is the second time I've gotten sick after having the chicken orzo soup. Im typically unsatisfied with the Caesar salad too, lots of big chunks of what I consider the inedible part of the lettuce and only 1 or 2 croutons. The dressing is fantastic though and you can order extra croutons but should come with more initially. Never having the chicken orzo soup again although I like it , it messes my stomach up terribly and Im not sure why. The only reason I can come too is it is not being held at temp correctly or is past it's date, either of these would mean its full of bacteria and would def cause stomach issues. read more

Never been here but I live here all my life . The area is very clean and big. The food is tasty with mature people dining. read more

Cafe Express - Ok I live in this neighborhood all my life and I NV went here.The food is very tasty with a high price. - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

I ordered twice from them through DoorDash. I ordered a baked potato and specifically said nothing on the potato. I am lactose intolerant. The first order came with sour cream on the potato which I couldn't eat. The second came with everything on the potato which I couldn't eat. I ended up throwing both of them away. read more

Sometimes, I'm in the mood for a turkey club, and time and again, cafe express delivers the sandwich I want with consistency. I can see how the place gets an average 3 stars with its unextraordinary menu, but I must say I get the same consistent quality of what I want--every time. Extra star for that. The pickled veggies bar is my favorite! I never only eat one slice of pickles with my sandwich! read more

Food is a-ok, customer service is solid! They remembered my boss from his multiple lunches there and treated him excellently. The service was a tad slow since it caters to the power lunchers who work nearby. I love their selections of teas and overall food taste. read more

I don't know if it's with all locations of Cafe Express, but this one often makes decisions that disappoint me. Last week, I ordered one of my usual choices, Triple Deli Salad, and it came out 1/3 the size it usually is. I was shocked. Also, the condiment bar did not have olives, a customer favorite. When asked, I was given a small cupful from behind the counter. I don't like these apparent frugal measures. I dislike it when restaurants change their menu. There's a reason I go there. I expect the best. I have been disappointed with the quality of food here, as well. I'm hoping that this location is not representative of all. I used to like Cafe Express, but I'm tired of paying for mediocre food. Thumbs down for this Meyerland location. read more

I love cafe express! Great food, always fresh! Grace was very helpful as I asked questions about the menu. We will definitely be back. ;)

My husband ordered a cup of chili and roast beef sandwich with fries. I ordered the half baked chicken with green beans and Brussel sprouts. My husband was extremely disappointed in not only the cashier and how she took the order but his food as well. He asked for the gluten free bun and she talked him out of it. He said the chili was the worst he'd ever eaten and the cup size is only a ramkin which he felt was over priced for the amount he received and when he took the two huge pieces of supposedly toasted baguette off the sandwich to eat it was one small piece of roast beef and some cheese. The fries ended up being only 10 measley fries. So for $16 he's sure they made at least $15. My how the menu/value has changed. My meal was the same as usual because I always order the same thing, the green beans were tender and i love sprouts so you can't really mess them up. Chicken was a little smallish but good. Tonight they only get one star from my husband. read more

First time here and loved it. Name suits it perfectly. Quick easy and delish, moderately priced. Just some good quality food. I got the triple deli salad. The condiments bar is so plentiful and the variety is yummy. You will not leave dosappointed. Spacious parking & Great lunch spot if ur in the area. I recommend it as a first timer. Staff is nice and area is very clean. No complaints whatsoever. read more

Cafe Express - Triple deli salad yummmmmm - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

Our food is great. I had a bison/elk burger with sweet potato fries and my fiancé had a bacon cheeseburger. I also had the potato soup which isn't very good and the carrot cake which was great. I'll definitely come back the next time I'm in the area. read more

Cafe Express - Everything was great except the potato soup. - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Service is great and the food is always fresh. Bathrooms and restuarant are clean, positive environment. Decent price for wholesome food. read more

Cafe Express - Truly the best veggie burger I have had. - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

This location of Cafe Express is very nice spot to eat, hang out or grab a drink! Very clean, good menu, fast and great service. Reasonable prices! The manager Bolent (I may have misspelled) came to our table and checked if we were doing ok. Try their grilled chicken basil pesto! YUMMY! read more

I've been eating at this Cafe Express for years and always really enjoy my food. It can get really crowded here at lunch time, which can make walking around, trying to get your drink, silverware, condiments, food, table, etc. kind of annoying. But the food is great! I usually get a sandwich, but their burgers, pastas, soups, and salads are good too. Lots of options! They have delicious sweet potato fries and large enough portions to either get you really full or allow you to have leftovers. Win-win. The ambiance is nice with high ceilings and lots of light. The only thing I don't like is that they leave carts of dirty dishes just sitting around the restaurant. I know those carts make it easier to clear tables more quickly, but nobody wants to sit next to a cart full of half-eaten food and ketchup-smeared plates. Not appetizing. I adore the condiment bar here, I always get a little cup of pickles, capers, and roasted garlic for my appetizer. Overall, great option for lunch or dinner. read more

Tried Cafe Express online ordering one more time. My group had the black bean burger (not flavorful in itself but the whole combination was good and I would order again), chicken salad sandwich (tasted extremely fresh but was not flavorful-overrun by bread), tuna salad sandwich (same critique as chicken salad), sweet potato fries (served one step up from cold and were totally soggy), and the fresh fruit cup (fresh and tasty). The condiment bar was fabulous as it always has been. The wait staff was friendly. Overall I would be hard pressed to return, sadly. read more

This Cafe Express is very hit or miss! Cafe Express' food is already very simple, adding sloppy service does not help. If you are looking for a quick take out meal stop here. I've been to other locations that are much better. read more

UPDATE: came here recently and was miffed that I paid nearly $12 for a burger & fries. Friend got a unreasonably priced salad. Either they increased their prices or I just got cheaper. You can hate on 'em all you want, but Cafe Express is solid. I hate the way I just used that word. I'm going to write this review with all the sayings I hate. The Sweet Potato Fries here are ON POINT! They're the right amount of crispy, so they're HELLA delicious. Many times when I come on a budget, I just order the Kids' Meals, and then I stock up on their free pickles. Free pickles are LEGIT. Their pastas are DA BOMB. Burgers are commendable. The Soup/Salad combo is huge. EPIC huge. read more

If you have no other options within 20 miles this place will work. But seriously it is bland and boring. I have unfortunately had lots of menu items and most taste like they are cut from cardboard. That said, if hunger strikes and you have no options get the Mac and Cheese as it's at least average. The only other pro to be fair is the condiment bar (garlic) and the blank currant tea is pretty good. read more

I used to love this Cafe Express, until today when I found a roach in my burger, you couldn't pay attention enough to make sure it didn't end up in my food! read more

Cafe Express - My SW burger, with a roach! - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I agree with Jolyn! This place really isn't the greatest. I think several years ago, when they first opened, they really knew what they were doing. But now... you pay over $8 to eat plastic noodles covered with Ragu sauce. Seriously, I don't know how my brother orders that... Their soup is funky tasting (but I'm sure thats everyone's own opinion). The only thing I order here is the baked potato because how can you go wrong with a baked potato... I just eat more when I get home later haha. I think this is a good place if you really don't care about the food and you just want a good chill dinner with some friends. The insurance company I used to work for ordered Cafe Express for over 20 people. They were pretty good at completing this order and having it picked up on time! So I'm giving them one more store for that! read more

Roaches Worse of all a baby roach that went from my table to another one The kicker the asst manager was only entitled to give me $5 Each for two other friends. I should have demanded all 3 of our meals compensated. Also several of the tables were not cleared off 1. Poor management 2. Not many tables open so we had to sit on a small table. 3. Maybe that's why there is roaches. 4. Previous reviews have said the same thing. The only saving grace is that I go to all of the cafe express restaurants around town and this is the only bad one. read more

BE WARNED AND CAUTIONS OF YOUR PERSONAL STUFF!!!!.... I have been going to Cafe Express for several years. Recently I went to this one and I believe one of the employees stole my iPhone....Long story. The manager came up with lies and excuses how he has searched the place and all the employees. Personally, if I cannot feel safe while eating, then i dont see why I should go to this cafe. That was my last time at Cafe Express and I will make sure non of my friends go there. Very disappointed. One star for the good food. read more

The place was dirty at 3:50 on a Sunday afternoon when there were no customers in the place and they were still visibly staffed. Tables were not cleaned, drink station was disgusting, and floors were dirty. When I see employees with time of their hands standing around, and the front of the house where the customers can eat and see looks like it did, it tells me that they probably don't take care of the hygiene in the back either. I had already ordered and paid so I stayed, but I'm disappointed and probably won't return. read more

Always well prepared and fresh food. Great staff. I am almost embarrassed to say how often I eat there. Take out or dine in no difference.

I only go to Cafe Express for the convenience and for group dinners. This time I got a salad, soup, sandwich combo. The potato soup hit the spot - creamy, flavorful with melted cheese and bacon on top. Next time I will get a bigger cup and make that my meal because it was delicious. The salad was pretty standard, I got the caesar salad over the house salad. When I ordered my sandwich, I asked if I could get my chicken salad sandwich grilled, but the cashier had a hard time understanding me. She had to ask a fellow employee and she got it when we said to toast the bread. My boyfriend ordered the elk buffalo burger and really enjoyed it. Service is OK, not overly friendly but they take your order and give you suggestions if you ask. There is nice outdoor patio seating but beware of mosquitoes! We had to move back inside because we were getting eaten up. There is free WiFi and ample parking because it is in the huge Meyerland Plaza. read more

Ordered takeout ($30 for two people). I really like the Mediterranean salmon but after this, we may not be coming back. $16 for a sliver of salmon and 12 shriveled green beans. I would have expected and been happier if portions were larger or included a second side for that price and to make a more well balanced meal (rice? Mashed potatoes?). And to think I just recommended Cafe Express to someone earlier today who was looking for a good, fresh, quick place to eat... read more

Cafe Express - Not sure if it's because we ordered take out or if they have just gone downhill but this is EXTREMELY disappointing for a $16 meal! - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Fast, friendly, courteous service. Food was light and delicious. I love the quiet atmosphere. The cashier guy was very helpful. read more

Cafe Express - Half rotisserie chicken with garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach. - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My favorite place for salads has been Cafe Express. Until now. I visited this location for lunch where I ordered the penne pasta salad. Imagine my surprise expecting a bowl full of tasty salad and being presented with a square 10 inch plate with about half the usual amount of salad. Not at all what I was expecting. I think there are other restaurants that serve more salad with better flavor than Cafe Express. read more

I know this is a chain restaurant but they have been amazing. I have a severe illness that causes me to be unable To absorb nutrients from food. I started getting cafe express and found that I would actually feel better after eating here. The food is always good. I order online and my order is always correct. The people are friendly and I feel better when I eat here. Thank you Meyerland cafe express. Y'all have been wonderful for me when I need good that I do not have the energy to cook for myself. read more

This location has beeen a great experience. Food was satisfying and filling. Great environment & a great place to bring friends! 10/10

There's nothing wrong with the food, but it's pricey and often the portions are ridiculously small. I got a petite sandwich with less that two square inches of meat. The manager said that it was two slices of meat and therefore what I ordered. I was not happy with the food or the service I received, and I posted a picture of the joke of the sandwich I was served. read more

I have been coming to Cafe Express for years. The staff is always friendly. The food is great! The Meyerland location is always clean.

Breakfast Review I like Café Express for lunch but due to their coupon deal I wound up there this morning for breakfast. The coffee was decent but the rest of the meal was poor. I ordered the sausage scramble. First problem was timing. After ordering, I got my coffee and stood, with my buzzer thing, near the counter and watched as what turned out to be my order sat on the counter cooling. After a couple of minutes I asked the counter-person, if that was my meal as my buzzer hadn't buzzed. She checked something and I buzzed and was given my meal from the counter. I sat and ate. The eggs were bad, evidently precooked in bulk. Potatoes were over-salted. Sausage was horrid. Stick to lunch at Café Express. Breakfast was really BAD! read more

Café express is under the original owner management. it is delicious a friend catered a luncheon yesterday it was beautifully presented chicken salad, tuna salad and pasta. all was delicious . I'm ordering from cafe express today for another luncheon read more

Over the past 5 years I've been eating from this location I have observed the changes in their menu items and experienced a few nose-turning situations. Two instances in where I ordered my salad to-go, I found a dead fly in it the first time, and a chewed up piece of gum which was obviously intentionally put in there by kitchen staff the second time. Nothing can make your food experience worse than tasting mysterious bubble gum in your salad, not knowing where it is coming from until you find a chewed up piece of bubble gum at the very bottom. Manager did nothing but offer me half off of my next meal to comp my TWO previously ruined meals. When I am paying $12.50 for a salad, I expect it to be prepared in a clean environment with professional kitchen staff who do not spit gum into the food they are preparing. The past 3 years, this location has severely decreased their portion sizes, but had no issues with hiking up the prices of almost all of the menu items about $1-$2. The food can be tasty and staff is usually nice, but everything else factored in leaves it at a one star. read more

Its nowhere as great as they show in their commercials on TV. But, the food is generally ok. Nothing very exciting. Vegetarian options with salads. Service is tolerable. read more