City Cafe

HopStop

View on Large Map
Get Directions

Be the first of your friends to review this location.

+ Add Photos

00000 - 00000 of 00000

+ Add A Photo

00,000 of 00,000

513 College Ave. South Houston, TX 77587-4201

713-944-3710

Be the first to review Write A Review

Cuisine(s): American, Breakfast, Traditional

Hours: Sun 8am-2pm, Mon-Fri 6am-4pm, Sat 6am-3pm

Price: $
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

Serving: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Alcohol: None
Reservations: Not Accepted

Parking: Lot Available

Description

The cute City Cafe diner has been serving huge, Texas-style breakfasts and bountiful steam-table lunches since 1952. The chicken-fried steak is a must any time of day, whether with fried eggs and grits in the morning or with a side of macaroni and cheese at lunch. And because it's located in South Houston — a city apart from Houston despite being surrounded by it — there's still a smoking and a nonsmoking section, but the smoking section is where you'll find all the good action from the colorful regulars.

Served With a Side of Nostalgia: Houston's Top 10 Time Warp Restaurants

By Katharine Shilcutt | Tue, March 20, 2012

There are restaurants which evoke a strong sense of nostalgia, even if you've never dined there before. You can look around at the picture-lined walls or the spots near the counter where the linoleum ... More »
CFS and a Cigarette

By Katharine Shilcutt | Thu, January 19, 2012

Inside City Cafe, it's like time itself has paused for a cigarette break and a cup of black coffee. Check out our slideshow of the little spot's charming kitchen. Inside City Cafe, it's like time itself has paused for a cigarette break and a cup ... More »
Chicken Fried Steak and a Cigarette at City Cafe

By Katharine Shilcutt | Wed, January 18, 2012

Glenn Livet and I both unwittingly covered two South Houston classics this week: He in a dive bar post about Bonnie's and me in a review of City Cafe. Both establishments are notable for several reas... More »

Main Menu

Salads
Served With Sour Baguette, Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing.

$6.95

Mozzarella Caprice
spring mix, mozzarella tomato, cucumber, olive.

$3.50
$5.50

Fresh Mixed Green
spring mix, romaine, tomato, cucumber.

$5.95

Caesar Salad
romaine with parmesan and croutons.

$7.20

Caesar Salad
with chicken breast.

$6.95

Chinese Chicken
romaine with sliced almonds, scallions, crispy noodle, peanut, lemon-soy dressing.

$7.50

Mediterranean Chicken
chicken brast on mixed greens with feta cheese, onion, olive, artichoke hearts.

$6.75

Greek Salad
mixed greens, feta, onion, olive, tomato.

$7.50

Thai Chicken
chicken breast, mix greens, crispy noodles, peanuts, red chili sauce, basil.

$6.95

Curry Chicken
diced with curry, raisin, apple, celery, greens.

$6.95

Nicoise
spring with tuna, green beans, potatoes, red onions, red bell peppers, capers, tomato mayo.

$7.20

Crisp Bacon
spring mix, bacon, avocado, artichoke hearts tomato, cucumber.

$7.75

Chef Salad
spring mix, ham, turkey, cheese egg.

$7.75

Cobb Salad
romaine chicken, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, egg.

$7.20

Tuna Avocado
spring mix, tomato, cucimber, avocado, olive, artichoke.

Sandwiches
On Whole Wheat, French Roll, Sour Sliced French.

$6.50

Club
ham, turkey, bacon, tomato, lettuce, mayo.

$6.25

Chicken Breast
with pesto aioli, red pepper, tomato, lettuce.

$6.25

Black Forest Ham
and fontina cheese, lettuce, mayo, tomato.

$6.15

Curry Chicken
with raisin, apple, celery, mayo, tomato lettuce.

$6.15

Avocado, Tomato and Fontina Cheese
with mayo, lettuce, tomato.

$6.15

Smoked Turkey
with mayo, lettuce, tomato.

$5.75

Yellowfin Tuna
with scallions, cilantro, mayo lettuce.

$4.95

Egg Salad
with mayo, lettuce, tomato, olives.

$5.25

Bl & T
bacon, lettuce, tomato.

$6.15

Roast Beef
roast beef, lettuce, tomato, mayo.

Looking for another city?

City Cafe

513 College Ave. South Houston, TX 77587-4201

713-944-3710

Description

By Katharine Shilcutt | Tue, March 20, 2012

By Katharine Shilcutt | Thu, January 19, 2012

By Katharine Shilcutt | Wed, January 18, 2012