Empire Café

Name: Empire Café
Address: 1732 Westheimer Rd., 77098, TX, 77098
Telephone: 713-528-5282

1732 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77098, US

• Monday: 7:30AM-10:00PM •Tuesday: 7:30AM-10:00PM •Wednesday: 7:30AM-10:00PM •Thursday: 7:30AM-10:00PM •Friday: 7:30AM-11:00PM •Saturday: 7:30AM-11:00PM •Sunday: 7:30AM-10:00PM •

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Cuisine: American (New), Dessert
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Dress Code: Casual
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STARTERS

Eggplant Caponata

rich Italian tomato spread made with eggplant, squash, garlic, onions, zucchini, black and green olives; served with toasted focaccia rounds

Mushroom Ripieno

baked crimini mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat and roasted red peppers

Spinach al Crosta

baked phyllo pastry filled with fontina and cream cheese, spinach and onions

Dips of the World

artichoke spinach, spicy marinara and black bean dips; served with baked pita chips

Peanut Grilled Chicken

tender chicken breast strips marinated in balsamic vinegar, peanut oil and crushed peanuts then char-grilled

COFFEES & ESPRESSOS

House Blend

free refills

French Press

flavored specialty coffee

Iced Coffee

cold brewed special blend

Espresso

single or double, with lemon twist

Cappuccino

1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk, 1/3 foam

Café Latte

2/3 steamed milk, 1/3 espresso and foam

Café Mocha

espresso, steamed milk, chocolate and foam

Café Au Lait

1/2 house blend coffee, 1/2 steamed milk

Con Panna

espresso with whipped cream

Macchiato

espresso with a little foamed milk

Americano

Americano espresso diluted with water

Almond Joy

latte with almond and chocolate syrup

Russian Java

iced latte with cream and almond syrup

Sugar Daddy

latte with cream, caramel and hazelnut syrup

Milky Way

iced espresso with caramel, hazelnut and chocolate syrup and cream

COFFEE CORDIALS

Café Empire

Bailey's Irish Cream, Frangelico, Kahlua, double espresso, steamed milk and real whipped cream

Mocha Java

Bailey's Irish Cream, Frangelico, chocolate, double espresso, steamed milk and real whipped cream

Italian Coffee

DiSaronno Amaretto, Christian Brothers Brandy, house blend coffee and real whipped cream

Java Genie

Kahlua, Christian Brothers Brandy, double espresso, steamed milk and real whipped cream

B52

Bailey's Irish Cream, Kahlua, Grand Marnier, house blend coffee and real whipped cream

Coffee Royale

DiSaronno Amaretto, Bailey's Irish Cream, Frangelico, house blend coffee and real whipped cream

GOOD MORNING POTIONS

Empire Mimosa

Champagne, Fresh squeezed Orange juice, served in a tall glass

Empress Mary

Vodka, Bloody Mary mix, fresh salsa, cracked pepper, lime wedge and celery stick

Ruby Kiss

A dazzling blend of Champagne and Raspberry Liquor

Pineapple Vodka Driver

Fresh Pineapple infused Stoli vodka on the rocks with Fresh squeezed Orange Juice

Morning Rita

Tequila, triple sec, margarita lime mix, served on the rocks and topped with Grand Marnier

Martian Storm

Pineapple infused vodka with crushed pineapple pieces, stirred with cranberry and orange juice

Mojito

Fresh mint leaves, cane sugar, fresh lime juice muddled together and tapped with premium dark rum and sparkling club soda. Garnished with a lime wedge.

Michelada

Tecate beer, spicy chile, tomato and lime juice served in a chilled glass with a cayenne salt rim and lime wedge. A refreshing frothy favorite from across the border

BEVERAGES

Hot Tea

Hot chocolate

Iced Tea free refills

Orange Juice

Cranberry Juice

Apple Juice

Grapefruit Juice

Tomato Juice

Mojito Limonada fresh mint lemonade

Homemade Lemonade

Mineral Water sparkling or still

Soft Drink free refills

Italian Soda

Milk

BREAKFAST

Hot Polenta

Italian style hot cereal with honey cream and toasted almonds

McCann's True Irish Oatmeal

Empire Café Granola Mix

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platter

Original Waffle

Gingerbread Waffle

Italian Toast

topped with mixed berries

Buttermilk Pancakes

three homemade buttermilk pancakes with butter and maple syrup

Fruit Pancakes

three homemade buttermilk pancakes with your choice of fruit

BREADS & SIDES

Bagel

Muffin

Scone

Sticky bun

Coffee cake

Whole wheat toast

English muffin

Potatoes formaggi

Cheddar Hash brown potatoes

Herb roasted potatoes

Italian sausage

Link sausage

Ham

Bacon

Extra Egg

EGG SPECIALTIES

Roma

on foccacia bread with basil pecan pesto, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese; served with cheddar hash brown potatoes and fresh fruit

Verdi

on spinach nest with garlic and olive oil; served with cheddar hash brown potatoes and fresh fruit

Parma

on herb roasted potatoes with pancetta and fontina cheese; served with whole wheat toast and fresh fruit

Hunter's Style

on foccacia bread with crimini mushrooms, onions and tomatoes; served with cheddar hash brown potatoes and fresh fruit

Focaccia Eggs

focaccia bread topped with scrambled eggs, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, fresh basil, chopped bacon and mozzarella cheese; served with cheddar hash brown potatoes and fresh fruit

Traditional

two pieces of bacon, whole wheat toast, cheddar hash brown potatoes and fresh fruit

Empire Café Benedict

two english muffins with ham and hollandaise sauce; served with cheddar hash brown potatoes and fresh fruit

Breakfast Tacos

two flour tortillas with scrambled eggs, chorizo, red onions, tomatoes, black beans, lettuce and yellow cheddar cheese; served with cheddar hash brown potatoes and fresh fruit

OMELETTES

Cheese Omelette

choice of white or yellow cheddar, feta, fontina, provolone, mozzarella, monterey jack or gorgonzola

Create your own Omelette

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FRITTATAS

Mamma Mia!

diced herb roasted potatoes, pancetta, fresh tomatoes, red onions, gorgonzola cheese and topped with parmesan cheese and our sour cream; served with herb roasted potatoes and fresh fruit

Spinaci

Spinach, pancetta, tomatoes, garlic and feta cheese, served with herb roasted potatoes and fresh fruit

Bella

Italian sausage, portabella mushrooms, green onions, provolone cheese and topped with fresh avocado; served with herb roasted potatoes and fresh fruit

PANINIS

Eggplant

roasted eggplant, caramelized onions, mixed greensand basil pecan pesto

Chicken

baked chicken, red onions, mixed greens, roasted sweet red pepper rouille

Turkey

marinated turkey breast, cucumbers, red onions, sundried tomato pesto

Portabella

portabella mushrooms, roasted red and yellow peppers, mixed greens and goat cheese

Half of any Panini and Cup of Soup

PIZZA

Margaria

roma tomatoes, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil

Mushroom

crimini mushrooms, basil pecan pesto, parmesan cheese

Patrick's

Italian sausage, sautéed spinach, marinara sauce, fontina cheese

Nutty Chicken

grilled chicken, cashews, spinach, mushrooms, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese

Barbecued Chicken

roasted corn, roma tomatoes, monterey jack cheese

SOUPS & SALADS

Minestrone Soup

hearty italian vegetarian soup

Soup O'Day

chef's choice

Mixed Green Salad

mixed greens, tomatoes and cucumbers, choice of dressing

Pollo Insalata

baked chicken, mixed greens, red onions, capers and roasted red peppers with creamy scallion vinaigrette

Chicken Pasta Salad

grilled chicken, penne pasta, broccoli, red onions, roasted red peppers with creamy rosemary vinaigrette

Tortellini Salad

pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese; tossed with red and yellow peppers, black and green olives and toasted pecans in balsamic vinaigrette

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platter

Spinach Salad

fresh spinach, gorgonzola cheese, toasted pecans and blueberries in a spicy barbecue dressing

Caesar Salad

crisp romaine, focaccia croutons and fresh parmesan cheese in a mild caesar dressing

Choice of Dressings:

PASTA

Napoli

linguini with sautéed shrimp, onions and garlic in a sundried tomato cream sauce

Rustica

penne with Italian sausage, onions, garlic, spicy marinara and fresh basil

Positano

angel hair with sautéed shrimp and sundried tomatoes in a lemon butter sauce

Fiorenza

fettuccine with grilled chicken and broccoli in a roasted garlic cream sauce

Milano

ravioli stuffed with wild mushrooms and goat cheese; topped with a light marinara sauce

Corsica

fettuccine with crimini mushrooms and roasted tomatoes in a light marinara sauce; topped with goat cheese and fresh basil

ENTREES

Chicken Parmigiana

sautéed Italian breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese; served with penne marinara

Eggplant Parmigiana

sautéed Italian breaded eggplant topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese; served with a penne marinara

Chicken Florentine

sautéed chicken breast, grilled ham and provolone cheese served on garlic creamed spinach; served with herb roasted potatoes and our vegetable of the day

Vegetable Griglia

chef's selection of seasonal grilled vegetables; served with herb roasted potatoes

Chicken Roulade

stuffed with spinach, mushrooms and fontina cheese; topped with a white wine cream sauce; served with herb roasted potatoes and our vegetable of the day

DESSERTS