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City Cafe is at 513 College Ave, South Houston, TX 77587, a few minutes from the Hobby Airport area on the south side of Houston.
Location
City Cafe513 College Ave
South Houston, TX 77587
Phone
Hours
- Monday6:45am – 2:45pm
- Tuesday6:45am – 2:45pm
- Wednesday6:45am – 2:45pm
- Thursday6:45am – 2:45pm
- Friday6:45am – 2:45pm
- Saturday6:45am – 2:45pm
- SundayClosed
On holidays, check the Google listing or call 713-944-3710 to see if the restaurant is open.
Directions
College Avenue runs through the middle of South Houston. Open turn-by-turn directions from wherever you are.
Parking
Parking is right next to the building, so you can pull in and walk straight to the door.
Takeout
Takeout orders are placed through Toast, then picked up at the counter at 513 College Ave. A 10% gratuity is added to takeout orders of six or more.
Online ordering
Order online through Toast for pickup during open hours, 6:45 am to 2:45 pm Monday through Saturday.
Seating
Booths and tables are available inside, along with seating at the front counter.
First-time visitor tips
- Come hungry. Portions here are built for an appetite.
- Not sure what to get? Start with the menu or ask what's on the specials board.
- Call ahead if you're bringing a large group or want a special that may sell out.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is City Cafe located?
- City Cafe is at 513 College Ave in South Houston, Texas 77587, just south of Houston near the Hobby Airport area.
- What kind of food does City Cafe serve?
- City Cafe is an independent breakfast and lunch restaurant serving American diner and comfort food. The full item list is confirmed on the menu page.
- What is City Cafe's phone number?
- City Cafe can be reached at 713-944-3710.
- Does City Cafe serve breakfast all day?
- Yes. Breakfast is served from open at 6:45 am until close at 2:45 pm, Monday through Saturday. Breakfast tacos are the one exception, they stop at 10:30 am.
- What are City Cafe's hours?
- City Cafe is open Monday through Saturday from 6:45 am to 2:45 pm and closed on Sundays. On holidays, check the Google listing or call 713-944-3710 to see if the restaurant is open.
- Does City Cafe offer takeout?
- Yes. Takeout orders are placed through Toast online ordering, then picked up at the restaurant at 513 College Ave. A 10% gratuity is added to takeout orders of six or more.
- Can I order City Cafe online?
- Yes. Online ordering runs through Toast. Use the Order on Toast button anywhere on this site to see what is available and place a pickup order.
- What is on the steam table today?
- The steam table rotates by weekday. Monday brings roast beef and chicken cordon bleu over rice, Tuesday adds beef tips over rice and turkey and dressing, Wednesday has chicken and dumplings, Thursday has baked chicken and Salisbury steak, and Friday finishes the week with fried catfish and prime rib. Chicken fried steak is on the board every weekday.
- Where should I park?
- Parking is right next to the building at 513 College Ave, so you can park and walk straight in.
- What seating does City Cafe have?
- There are booths and tables available inside the dining room, plus counter seating.

