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  • Cafe, Coffeehouse, Eclectic
    Daily 11am-11pm
    $, $$
  • All Major Credit Cards, cash
    Casual
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Vegetarian Friendly
  • Dinner, Lunch
    Not Accepted
    Lot Available
Description

"Great food fast," is how the owners (Houston chef Robert Del Grande of Cafe Annie and Lonnie Shiller) like to describe this upscale counter service establishment with nine locations in Houston and Dallas. And it hits home. The "oasis," a table in the center of the restaurant with jars of olives, pickles, capers, cornichons, shredded parmesan and various vinegars and olive oils, is a standout.







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Main Menu
Appetizers
$6.99
Shrimp Campeche
with avocado & chipotle salsa
$4.99
Fresh Guacamole, Chipotle Salsa & Tortilla Chips
$4.39
Hummus & Toasted Garlic Bread
$4.39
Chili Con Queso & Tortilla Chips
$5.59
Chicken Tenders
with honey mustard
Soups
$4.39
Black Bean
with roasted tomatoes & smoked chilies, topped with crispy tortilla strips, cilantro & sour cream
$4.39
Chicken
with tiny orzo pasta & vegetables
$4.39
Creamy New Potato
with diced carrots, onions & celery in a rich, creamy base, topped with green onions, crumbled bacon & cheddar chees
$4.39
Southwest Chili
ground turkey, fresh roma tomatoes, onions, kidney beans, roasted corn, serrano chilies, topped with cheddar cheese & fresh diced onion
Salads
Dressings: Vinaigrette, Lemon Olive Oil, Greek Caesar, Creamy Parmesan, Ranch, Blue Cheese, Honey Mustard. Add Shrimp $4.29, Add Grilled Chicken $2.99
$11.99
Shrimp & Avocado
with crumbled bacon & honey mustard
$9.29
Triple Deli
chicken salad, tuna salad & pasta pesto with pine nuts, kalamata olives, tomatoes & glazed pecans with creamy parmesan
$8.79
Grilled Chicken
with bacon & glazed pecans with creamy parmesan
$7.29
Classic Caesar
$8.29
Veggie Chef
with fennel, pickled carrots & onions, jicama, avocado & glazed pecans with creamy parmesan
$8.79
Grilled Chicken & Pasta Pesto Deli
with vinaigrette
$8.29
Smoked Turkey Cobb
with blue cheese, diced eggs & avocado with vinaigrette
$7.29
Classic Greek
$7.29
Spinach & Penne Pasta
with new potatoes, diced celery & carrots, roasted tomatoes, kalamata olives & crumbled bacon with lemon olive oil
Gourmet Burgers
Burgers Include Choice Of French Fries, Chips Or Seasonal Fruit. (sub. Sweet Potato Fries, $0.99). Choose: 1/2 Lb. Angus Beef, All White Turkey Meat, Chicken Breast Or Black Bean Patty. Add Bacon $1.79, Add Cheese $1.00, Add Avocado $1.59
$10.29
California
avocado, jack cheese, roasted artichokes & tomatoes
$9.59
Danish Blue Cheese & Smoked Bacon
$9.29
Swiss Cheese & Mushroom
$9.29
Southwest
with guacamole, jack cheese & jalapenos
$9.29
Mushroom & Spinach
$8.99
Cheeseburger
choice of cheddar, swiss, jack or danish blue cheese
$8.79
Spicy Black Bean Burger
with spanish romesco sauce & fresh guacamole
Pastas
$7.99
Fettuccini Alfredo
with basil pesto & toasted walnuts
$11.99
Milanese
grilled chicken, alfredo sauce, garlic butter, english peas & mushrooms
$14.99
Salmon Limone
with artichokes, capers, alfredo sauce & lemon olive oil
$11.99
Capri
sauteed shrimp & spinach with creamy roasted tomato sauce
$8.99
Pomodoro
with grape, oven roasted & sundried tomatoes, basil & feta cheese
$8.59
Amore
tossed with roasted artichokes & tomatoes, garlic & olive oil
$8.99
Spicy Italian Sausage
handmade italian turkey sausage, marinara, spinach & fresh basil
Pasta - Add Ons
$4.29
Shrimp
$2.99
Grilled Chicken
$8.29
Salmon
$1.59
Garlic Bread
$1.99
Spicy Italian Turkey Sausage
$1.29
Marinara Sauce
$1.29
Alfredo Sauce
Sandwiches
Sandwiches Include Choice Of French Fries, Chips Or Seasonal Fruit. (sub. Sweet Potato Fries, $0.99)
$9.29
Grilled Chicken
with bacon & swiss cheese
$8.99
Rustica Chicken
grilled chicken, roasted tomatoes, red onions, black olive tapenade, lettuce, basil pesto & vinaigrette on ciabatta bread
$8.99
Roast Beef
with swiss cheese & roasted tomato pesto
$7.99
Classic Turkey Club
with bacon, jack cheese & creamy parmesan dressing
$7.79
Chicken Salad
$6.99
Roasted Turkey
with swiss cheese
$6.99
Tuna Salad
$6.99
Veggie
fresh spinach, fennel, pickled carrots & onions, roasted tomatoes, hummus & creamy parmesan dressing on ciabatta bread
$6.99
Bacon, Lettuce & Roma Tomato
Meal Combos
$6.79
Soup & Salad
bowl of soup, caesar or spring mix side salad & garlic bread
$6.79
Petite Sandwich
cup of soup, choice of petite sandwich & caesar or spring mix side salad
$1.99
Create A Combo
create a combo add a cup of soup, caesar or spring mix side salad to any entree
Grilled & Roasted Entrees
$12.99
Mediterranean Salmon
with roasted artichokes, french green beans & lemon parsley sauce
$10.99
Roasted Half Chicken
with garlic mashed potatoes & sauteed spinach
$9.59
Spanish Chicken Romesco
with garlic mashed potatoes & sauteed spinach
$8.99
Southwestern Chicken
with black bean sauce, guacamole & roasted tomatoes
$8.59
Grilled Chicken & Vegetable
with basil pesto sauce & your choice of vegetable
$7.99
Roasted Vegetable Tart
with roasted artichokes & tomatoes, spinach, goat cheese & basil pesto with spring mix salad
Side Options
$3.59
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$3.59
French Green Beans
$3.59
Steamed Broccoli
$3.59
Sauteed Mushrooms
$4.59
Sweet Potato Fries
$3.59
Fresh Leaf Spinach
$3.59
Loaded Baked Potato
$3.59
French Fries
$3.59
Toasted Garlic Bread Slices
Desserts
$3.69
Bread Pudding
with vanilla sauce
$2.29
Chunky Chocolate Brownie
$2.29
Dreambar
with sweet cream, graham crackers, chocolate chunks, coconut & walnuts
$1.49
Cookies
chocolate chunk, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin
$3.29
Chocolate Lava Cake
dark chocolate cake with cream cheese filling & chocolate ganache
$2.99
Texas Pecan Tart
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