Address: | 3418 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78705, USA |
Phone: | +1 512-452-9888 |
Site: | cafe-express.com |
Rating: | 3.8 |
Working: | 7AM–9PM 7AM–9PM 7AM–9PM 7AM–9PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–9PM |
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A Private User
Ive been to Cafe Express in Houston and really enjoyed it. I was really excited when this location announced it was opening. However, every time Ive been, it hasnt compared with what I have had at the Houston location. The food is good, but nothing special, the portions arent enough to justify the price, etc...I like the set up and clean, white interior, but its not somewhere Id go out of my way to have. Ive been told that I should try their burgers. But, in a town with so many great burger places, I just cant make myself get one at a Cafe Express chain. Hey, they have free breadsticks, though!
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Tessa Brantley
The absolute best food that is made quickly. Huge variety of dishes, of entrees and side orders, pastas, salads, and sandwiches. And of sodas, coffee, teas, and some alcoholic beverages. The best Customer Service...the staff are all around AWESOME! Great central location of Austin, with plenty of parking. Super clean and very well organized. Lots of seating inside and outside. A self serve drink and condiment bar. Two different function rooms, that can be used apart from the rest of the restaurant seating, on either end of the restaurant. A small bar area. And, they cater, too. *****
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Reneé Lasswell
This was suggested for a client meeting since its pretty central making it accessible to people from all over town. The parking lot is a bit steep, but navigable. Ive only had a few things on the menu, mostly salads and coffee, but its always tasted amazing and its okay pricing. Not cheap, but not super expensive. They also have wi-fi so for meetings its great.
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James Sullivan
Not sure what other folks see in this place. The menu online and at the counter doesnt match what is on the wall or served. We ordered the half-roasted chicken and received a chicken breast drenched in a pesto sauce and italian dressing. Not worth all the hype. Sweet tea was nasty and the sprite was cold water. We tried it and wont be back, just saying.
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Reed H
So good looks great, tasted so bad my pug who has never turned down anything even vegetables refused to eat the burger patty.... my veggie burger not good....and well needed a fork to eat it bc it collapsed immediately so forget eating it as a burger.....the guy at the counter was very friendly and good worker
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Chris Robison
The food is pretty good, but the selection of pastries is highly variable. I go about the same time every week, and sometimes the shelf is chock full, and sometimes its practically empty. The coffee has a funny taste to it. I recommend the breakfast scrambles or the French Toast. Theyre delicious!
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Janet Larsen
Good assortment of foods. I especially like the condiment bar. My burger (mushrooms and Swiss) was darn good. Ive had breakfast here in the past and enjoyed the variety. There are often seasonal specialties on the menu. Im sad I missed the lobster rolls, but will try them next year.
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John Buczek
Locally sourced food makes this a very "Austin" place to eat. The food is good enough but not great. I enjoyed it more when I stuck to a basic burger. And a bit too pricey to be a usual stop for us. Good sized dining room with some private group options. Just changed soda brands too.
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Ryan Bares
Large cafe with full bar and nice menu. They offer free WiFi and the grilled chicken sandwich was large and juicy. I will say it is expensive. I had a sandwich, bowl of soup and soda and it was over $15. They also have outdoor seating behind a fence to avoid the eyesore of Lamar.
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M Smith
For a chain, i really do love this place! they even have a wine bar! which is kind of fancy for a place that you almost serve yourself. They have awesome queso, and their potato soup is great too. I would pass on the alfredo though.
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A Private User
Woo-hoo! My favorite Houston spot has a new location in Austin. Great for families. Awesome salads and soups- I love the condiment bar where you can get anything you can get pretty much think of!
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Rodolfo Rodarte
Im always hungrier when I leave. I wish they had real Coke or Pepsi there. Im not a fan of these "craft sodas" that are popping up here and there. If Im doing Fast Casual, Id rather do Newks.
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Joshua Moore
Express is the right way to describe this. It was very easy to get in there and out of there with a half decent meal. The food is OK, if a bit pricey for what you get. Coffee is half decent.
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Carey Cassidy
The menu has a lot of variety, including many healthy options. I love their sweet potato fries and the condiment bar is amazing! This is a great place to study or work as well.
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Jen Peeples
Cafe Express has good food and the quality is consistent. Service is usually fast, and theres a well stocked self-serve condiment bar. It can be very noisy during peak hours.
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Cheetara Finnels
Change is not always good. They changed the veggie patty and it is not good. Crumbled out of the bun as soon as I picked it up. The patty before was great the way it was :-(
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Eve Richter
Surprisingly good food, and excellent tea. Only tried the pasta, but it was quite good, and they have a terrific antipasto bar where you can just help yourself!
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A Private User
fun to see Cafe Express in Austin. Im familiar with it in Houston, and always liked the food. Plus they have super fun condiments. The capers are always a hit.
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Amy Cassidy
SO GOOD. Chicken salad is great. The brusel sprouts are incredible and the location is nice since its close to The Triangle. I am looking forward to going back
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Robert Turluck
Ordered the Grilled Chicken and Veggies (broccoli and asparagus) and I am completely amazed at how great it was!!! Everything was cooked to perfection!!!
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Marsha Brady
Has been my go to place for breakfast tacos. They have increased their prices twice in the past 2 months. The bacon on my taco this am was raw, inedible.
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Amy Stanley
The food was lousy and the lady that worked there was rude. Served us a sandwich that looked like itd be sitting out for hours. Will not be going back.
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Meighan Daly DeHart
Leaking ac with wet ceiling. Got my order wrong, but took so long to get it I didnt correct. Veggie burger cold, didnt hold together and very dry
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kris schludermann
Nice setting, well prepared food, great condiments bar. However, it can get VERY noisy. If youre planning a meeting, reserve one of their rooms.
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Amber Vail
Cafe Express is an awesome hangout with great food, fun staff and many games to play. They have a Meetup on Sundays to play chess which is fun.
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Rose and Mike Farmer
Near hospital. Freq by staff. Fast. Food good. Salads. Vegetarian options. Not crowded. Inexpensive for Austin. All diff kinds of food.
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eliud aleman
The place is nice and clean. But the food is missing something. Eat the pasta with chicken; pasta was hard and the chiken was ok.
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Buddy Quaid
Sad chain. Austinites are not really into chains so its empty most of the time. You can find pretty healthy things though.
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jv2080
Great ambiance. Great service. Great place to play board games (chess,scrabble,backgammon,cards) and hangout. Excellent Tea!
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A Private User
Its okay. The food has potential, but seems just a bit too generic/blah. Breakfast is better than lunch & dinner.
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Ryan Curington
Got there late in the evening. The chicken was really tough and tasted like it had been under a heat lamp all day.
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tony rodriguez
Triple deli salad is good, fast, and filling. Dont order a burger, theres better burgers for cheaper.
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Audrey Halm
Food was good but I could buy similar quality any number of places for significantly cheaper prices.
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Adam Thompson
Great patio and delicious food. My dog and I had a blast, they even had a water bowl for her.