Breakfast & lunch
The City Cafe menu
City Cafe serves breakfast and lunch at 513 College Ave in South Houston, Texas. Prices and availability change, so call 713-944-3710 if you need to confirm something before you come in.
The Chicken Coup
Served with homemade hash browns, home fries or grits, and a biscuit or toast. Egg whites only, add $1.00.
One Egg (any style)
- With bacon or sausage$8.75
- With ham or link sausage$9.75
$7.75
Two Eggs (any style)
- With bacon or sausage$9.75
- With ham or link sausage$10.75
$8.75
Three Eggs (any style)
- With bacon or sausage$11.75
- With ham or link sausage$12.75
$10.75
Steak & Eggs
Served with homemade hash browns, home fries or grits, and biscuits or toast.
Ribeye Steak (8 oz.) & 2 Eggs
$19.00
Ribeye Steak (12 oz.) & 2 Eggs
$25.00
Chopped Steak & 2 Eggs
$13.00
Pork Chops & 2 Eggs
$13.00
Chicken Fried Chicken & 2 Eggs
Smothered in cream gravy.
$13.00
Chicken Fried Steak & 2 Eggs
Smothered in cream gravy.
$15.00
Grilled Chicken & 2 Eggs
$13.00
Catfish & 2 Eggs
Fillet.
$15.00
Liver & Onions, & 2 Eggs
$13.00
Polish Sausage & 2 Eggs
$13.00
Omelettes
Served with homemade hash browns, home fries or grits, and biscuits or toast.
Three Egg Plain Omelette
$8.00
Cheese Omelette
$8.75
Ham & Cheese Omelette
$10.00
Bacon or Sausage & Cheese Omelette
$10.00
Spinach & Feta Omelette
Sauteed spinach with onions and crumbled feta.
$11.00
Veggie Omelette
Tomatoes, onions, peppers and mushrooms.
- Add bacon, sausage or ham$2.00
$10.00
Rio Grande Omelette
Ham and American cheese, chorizo, fresh jalapeño, onions and potatoes.
$14.00
Philly Cheese Steak Omelette
Shaved sirloin steak, mushroom, onion and bell peppers, topped with mozzarella cheese.
$14.00
The Greek Omelette
Gyro meat, feta cheese, onion, tomato and a side of tzatziki sauce, served with grilled pita bread.
$14.00
Mushroom Swiss Omelette
$11.00
Chorizo Omelette
Chorizo, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and cheddar cheese.
$12.00
Southwest Omelette
Bacon, ham, tomato and Swiss cheese topped with avocado.
$14.00
Western Omelette
Ham, onions and bell peppers.
$14.00
Feta Cheese Omelette
Tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and kalamata olives.
$14.00
Big Meat Omelette
Ham, bacon, sausage and American cheese.
$15.00
Mexican Omelette
Topped with mozzarella cheese, sautéed onion, fresh jalapeño and tomatoes.
- Add bacon, sausage or ham$2.00
$14.00
The Batter Shop
Add strawberry or blueberry topping, $2.00.
Three Golden Brown Pancakes
- With bacon or sausage$10.00
- With ham or link sausage$11.00
$9.00
Two Golden Brown Pancakes
- With bacon or sausage$9.00
- With ham or link sausage$10.00
$8.00
One Pancake
- With bacon or sausage$7.00
- With ham or link sausage$8.00
$6.00
Golden Malted Waffle
- With bacon or sausage$9.00
- With ham or link sausage$10.00
$8.00
French Toast Golden Brown
- With bacon or sausage$9.00
- With ham or link sausage$10.00
$8.00
Chicken with Waffle, French Toast or 2 Pancakes
Three chicken strips.
$11.50
A La Carte
Biscuits & Gravy
$6.50
Biscuits & Sausage Gravy or Chorizo Gravy
$7.50
Cream Gravy
$1.00
Sausage Gravy
$3.00
Chorizo Gravy
$4.00
Bacon or Sausage
$4.25
Ham or Link Sausage
$6.00
Polish Sausage
$7.00
Chop Steak
$7.00
Fish Filet (1)
$6.00
Chicken (1)
$6.00
Grits
$4.00
Hash Browns or Home Fries
$4.00
Tortillas, Corn or Flour
$2.25
English Muffin or Toast
Rye, raisin, wheat, white, Texas, sourdough or biscuit.
$2.25
Picante
$1.00
Small Oatmeal
$5.25
Large Oatmeal
$6.00
Bowl of Mixed Fruit
$4.00
Side of Sliced Avocado
$3.00
Breakfast Sandwiches
On toast or biscuits. Add cheese, $0.75.
Fried Egg
$4.50
Sausage & Egg
$5.50
Bacon & Egg
$5.50
Ham & Egg
$5.50
Polish Sandwich with Egg, Cheese on a Bun
$12.00
Breakfast Tacos
Tacos are not available after 10:30 am.
Bacon, Egg & Cheese
$3.50
Sausage, Egg & Cheese
$3.50
Ham, Egg & Cheese
$3.50
Chorizo, Egg & Cheese
$3.50
Potato, Egg & Cheese
$3.50
Mexican Style
Egg, onion, tomato and jalapeño with mozzarella cheese.
$3.50
Rio Grande Taco
Ham, chorizo, jalapeño, onion and potato, egg with American cheese.
$5.00
Chef's Selection
All served with rolls or corn bread and two sides.
Fried or Grilled Shrimp (6)
$13.00
Fried or Grilled Shrimp (8)
$16.00
Catfish & Shrimp
Fillet of catfish and six shrimp.
$22.00
Fried Catfish Fillet
$15.00
Chicken Fried Steak
Lightly battered beef cutlet, deep fried and smothered with our special country gravy.
$15.00
Baby Beef Liver & Onions
Beef liver smothered with onions and brown gravy.
$13.00
Fiesta Chicken
Grilled and smothered with mozzarella cheese, grilled onions, bell peppers and tomatoes.
$14.00
Grilled Chicken
Boneless chicken breast grilled to perfection.
$13.00
Chicken Fried Chicken
Golden fried boneless chicken breast.
$13.00
Chopped Steak
Smothered with green peppers, onions, mushrooms and brown gravy.
$13.00
Chicken Tenders
Four pieces.
$13.00
Center Cut Pork Chops
Two tender pork chops grilled to perfection.
$13.00
Ribeye Steak (8 oz)
$19.00
Ribeye Steak (12 oz)
$25.00
Burgers
All burgers are a half pound of fresh ground chuck with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, mayo, mustard and fries or chips.
Add double meat $4.00. Sub onion rings $2.00. Add egg (1) $2.00.
Hamburger
$11.00
Cheeseburger
$11.50
Bacon Cheeseburger
$12.00
Mushroom Swiss Burger
$12.00
Black & Blue Burger
Topped with blue cheese crumbles and bacon.
$12.00
Feta Cheese Burger
Topped with a creamy feta cheese spread, caramelized jalapeño and onions.
$13.00
Hangover Burger
With grilled jalapeños, ham, mozzarella and American cheese, and avocado.
$13.00
Chicken Sandwiches
Served with french fries or chips.
Chicken Breast Sandwich
Boneless breast grilled or fried, served on a toasted bun with bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard.
- Add avocado$2.00
$12.00
Grilled Chicken Gyro
Grilled chicken on pita bread with lettuce, tomato, onion and tzatziki sauce.
$12.00
City Sandwiches
Served with french fries or chips.
Add avocado or bacon, $2.00.
Philly Cheese Steak
Choice of beef or chicken, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese on pita bread.
$12.00
Grilled Cheese
American cheese, grilled to a golden brown on Texas toast.
$7.00
BLT
On Texas toast with mayonnaise.
$9.00
Grilled Ham & American Cheese
Grilled to a golden brown on Texas toast.
$9.00
Patty Melt
Served on grilled rye bread with American cheese, sautéed onions and mushrooms.
$12.00
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Tuna salad with lettuce, tomato and mayo on your choice of bread.
$9.95
Gyros Sandwich
Slices of beef and lamb on pita bread with tomato, onion and tzatziki sauce.
$12.00
Reuben Sandwich
Hot corned beef with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island on grilled rye.
$12.00
Ham & Cheese
Ham, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on Texas toast.
$9.00
Club
Turkey, ham, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon and mayonnaise on white toast.
$12.00
Fish Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and onion.
$13.00
Fresh Salad
Dressings: Greek, ranch, French, Thousand Island, honey mustard, blue cheese and Italian.
My Big Fat Greek Salad
Feta cheese, Greek olives, tomatoes, cucumbers and pepperoncini peppers on a bed of lettuce with Greek dressing.
- Add pita$2.25
- Add chicken$4.00
- Add gyro meat$5.00
$15.00
Chef Salad
Crisp garden greens with strips of ham, turkey, American cheese, egg, cucumber and tomato.
$12.00
Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken breast on a bed of romaine tossed with Caesar dressing.
$12.00
Grilled or Fried Chicken Salad
Chicken breast with cucumbers, egg and tomatoes on a bed of lettuce.
$12.00
Shrimp Salad
Six shrimp grilled or fried over a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, onions and cucumber.
- Add additional shrimp$1.50 each
$13.00
Chicken & Cottage Cheese
Grilled chicken breast and cottage cheese served with fruit on a garnish of lettuce.
$12.00
Tuna & Cottage
Tuna and cottage cheese over a garnish of lettuce with fruit.
$9.00
Sides
Everyday sides, available all week.
Everyday Sides
Mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, rice, cabbage, corn, green beans, mixed vegetables, potato salad, coleslaw and side salad.
Drinks
Juice
Fresh Hot Coffee
$3.00
Brewed Decaf Coffee
$3.00
Tea
$3.00
Soft Drinks
$3.00
Hot Chocolate
$3.00
Milk (White or Chocolate)
$4.00
Steam Table
Home-style plates that change by the weekday, served alongside the regular menu.
Monday
- Roast Beef$13.00
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Over Rice$12.00
- Meatloaf$12.00
- Lasagna with Salad$12.00
- Chicken Fried Steak$14.00
Sides of the day: Pinto Beans, Turnip Greens, Black Eyed Peas.
Tuesday
- Meatloaf$12.00
- Beef Tips Over Rice$12.00
- Turkey & Dressing$12.00
- Chicken Fried Steak$14.00
Sides of the day: Butter Beans, Spinach, Squash.
Wednesday
- Chicken & Dumplings$12.00
- Roast Beef$13.00
- Chicken Fried Chicken$12.00
- Spaghetti & Meat Sauce with Salad$12.00
- Chicken Fried Steak$14.00
Sides of the day: Lima Beans, Turnip Greens, Black Eyed Peas.
Thursday
- Baked Chicken$12.00
- Breaded Pork Chop$12.00
- Salisbury Steak$12.00
- Chicken Fried Steak$14.00
Sides of the day: Pinto Beans, Spinach, Black Eyed Peas, Okra.
Friday
- Liver & Onions$12.00
- Beef Tips Over Noodles$12.00
- Fried Catfish$13.00
- Chicken Parmesan Over Noodles & Salad$12.00
- Prime Rib$25.00
Sides of the day: Turnip Greens, Black Eyed Peas, Butter Beans.
Everyday sides: Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni & Cheese, Rice, Cabbage, Corn, Green Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Side Salad.
- Gratuity of 20% on parties of 6 or more, dine in. Gratuity of 10% on orders of 6 or more, take out.
- Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.
Ready to eat?
Order online for pickup, or come sit down. Today's rotating plates are on the daily specials page.