Empire Cafe
Houston, TX
1732 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77098-162377 itemsUpdated August 6, 2026
Structured menu data
Allergen terms are identified from menu descriptions.
Beverages
Cranberry Juice
$4.95Empire Green Juice
$7.95Baby kale, green apple, pineapple, fresh ginger and coconut water
Hot Chocolate
$4.95Dairy
Iced Tea
$2.95Classic black tea, black currant, or hibiscus mint. Free refills
Lemonade
$3.95Mojito Limonada
$4.50Fresh mint limeade
Orange Juice
$4.95Soft Drink
$3.50Coke, zero coke, diet coke, dr pepper or sprite. Free refills
Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water
Breads & Sides
Applewood Smoked Bacon
$5.50Breakfast Potatoes
$4.50Cinnamon Roll
$5.95EggsDairyWheat
Croissant
$4.95EggsDairyWheat
English Muffin
$2.50EggsDairyWheat
Ham
$5.50Dairy
Hash Browns
$4.50Italian Sausage
$5.50EggsDairyWheat
Link Sausage
$5.50EggsDairyWheat
Muffin
$4.50EggsDairyWheat
Potatoes Formaggi
$4.95Potatoes with melted mozzarella
Dairy
Scone
$5.50Weekends only
EggsDairyWheat
Smoked Salmon
$7.95Fish
Turkey Sausage
$5.50Veggie Patties
$5.50EggsSoyWheat
Whole Wheat Toast
$2.95Wheat
Breakfast All Day
Acai Bowl
$13.95Acai blended with bananas, peanut butter, house made granola, coconut, honey, chia seeds & assorted fresh fruits
PeanutsTree NutsWheat
Avacado Toast
$13.95Rustic Italian bread with avocado spread and slices topped with two poached eggs and microgreens, served with fresh fruit and pico de gallo on side
EggsWheat
Breakfast Tacos
$13.95Two flour or corn tortillas with scrambled eggs, chorizo, red onions, black beans, yellow cheddar and avocado; served with hash browns or breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit
EggsDairyWheat
Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
$13.95Scrambled eggs, bacon, yellow & white cheddar cheese, tomatoes, avocado smash, topped with crema on a croissant with fresh fruit
EggsDairyWheat
El Paso Migas
$13.95Four scrambled eggs with chorizo sausage, tomatoes, red onions, corn tortilla chips, white and yellow cheddar cheese topped with pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream
EggsDairyWheat
Empire Chicken & Waffles
$14.95Savory waffles made with roasted corn, applewood smoked bacon, spinach and smoked gouda cheese then topped with crispy chicken and sriracha aioli
EggsDairyWheat
Huevos Rancheros
$13.95Two over medium eggs with house made salsa ranchera, black beans, roasted corn, avocado and corn chips
EggsWheat
Italian Toast
$13.95French toast made with rustic Italian bread topped with mixed berries
EggsDairyWheat
Omelet
$13.95Choose up to four items: bacon, Italian sausage, chorizo, turkey, chicken, red onions, crimini mushrooms, portabella mushrooms, red, yellow or green bell peppers, jalapenos, fresh tomatoes, spinach, avocado, broccoli. Served with breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit
EggsDairy
Shakshouka
$13.95Moroccan baked eggs in a spicy tomato stew with feta, dukkah and cilantro served with pita chips
EggsDairySesameWheat
Traditional
$13.95Two eggs the way you like them, two pieces of bacon, whole wheat toast, roasted potatoes and fresh fruit
EggsDairyWheat
Traditional Chicken & Waffles
$14.95Your choice of waffle (regular, multigrain or gingerbread), your choice of baked or fried chicken, an over easy egg on top and mixed berries
EggsDairyWheat
Cereals, Pancakes & Fresh Fruit
Fruit Pancakes
$13.50Three homemade pancakes with your choice of two fruits. Your choice of buttermilk or whole wheat
EggsDairyWheat
McCann's True Irish Oatmeal
$9.95With fresh strawberries and bananas
Pancakes
$11.50Three homemade pancakes with butter and maple syrup. Your choice of buttermilk or whole wheat
EggsDairyWheat
Waffle
$13.50With bananas and strawberries. Your choice of original, gingerbreak or multigrain
EggsDairyWheat
Desserts
Cookies
One or two
EggsDairyWheat
Slice of Cake
$9.50EggsDairyWheat
Pastas & Entrees
Bravo Salmon
$16.95Blackened salmon on a bed of sautéed spinach, roasted red peppers, portabella mushrooms, orzo pasta and drizzle with chipotle aioli
EggsFishWheat
Chicken Parmesan
$15.95Italian breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese; served with penne pasta and sautéed vegetables
EggsDairyWheat
Eggplant Parmesan
$14.95Italian breaded eggplant thinly sliced then layered & topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese; served with penne pasta and sautéed vegetables
EggsDairyWheat
Fiorenza
$14.95Fettuccine with grilled chicken and broccoli in a roasted garlic cream sauce
EggsDairyWheat
Napoli
$14.95Linguini with sautéed shrimp, onions & garlic in pecan sun-dried tomato cream sauce
EggsDairyShellfishTree NutsWheat
Penne Vodka
$14.50Penne with sautéed red onions, crimini mushrooms, prosciutto and green peas in pink vodka sauce
EggsDairyWheat
Pollo Piccata
$15.95Sauteed chicken in garlic lemon butter sauce with prosciutto, artichoke hearts and fresh tomatoes; served on a bed of angel hair pasta with sauteed carrots and broccoli
EggsDairyWheat
Rustica
$14.95Penne with italian sausage, onions, garlic, spicy marinara and fresh basil
EggsWheat
Sandwiches
Cheeseburger
$15.95Half-pound beef patty, applewood smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, red onions, tomatoes, pickles, and lettuce with roasted garlic aioli on brioche bread
EggsDairyWheat
Empire Chicken Salad Wrap
$13.95Homemade chopped chicken salad, with lettuce tomatoes & avocado wrapped in a spinach tortilla
EggsWheat
Empire Turkey Club
$13.95Hand-carved oven roasted turkey, mashed avocado, applewood smoked bacon, garlic aioli, tomatoes, organic mixed greens & red onions on sourdough or multigrain
EggsWheat
Hickory Burger
$15.95Half-pound beef patty, applewood smoked bacon, White cheddar, onions, cabbage and hickory sauce
DairyWheat
Not Fried Chicken
$13.95Baked breaded chicken, red onions, tomatoes, pepper jack cheese & organic mixed greens with chipotle aioli on jalapeno cheddar sourdough
EggsDairyWheat
Portabella
$13.95Marinated and grilled portabella mushroom, roasted red & yellow peppers, organic mixed greens with chipotle aioli on jalapeno cheddar sourdough
EggsDairyWheat
Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad Wrap
$13.95Romaine lettuce, red cabbage, grilled chicken, roasted corn, red onions, cherry tomatoes, black beans, avacado, feta cheese and tortilla strips tossed in cilantro lime vinaigrette wrapped in a spinach tortilla
DairyWheat
Soups & Salads
Almond Chicken Salad
$13.95Mixed greens, tossed with sherry vinaigrette topped with encrusted almond chicken, garden vegetables, fruit and feta cheese
DairyTree NutsWheat
Caesar Salad
$12.50Romaine lettuce tossed with homemade caesar dressing topped with focaccia croutons and fresh parmesan cheese
EggsFishDairyWheat
Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
$10.95Romaine lettuce tossed with homemade caesar dressing topped with focaccia croutons and fresh parmesan cheese with grilled chicken
EggsFishDairyWheat
Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp
$12.75Romaine lettuce tossed with homemade caesar dressing topped with focaccia croutons and fresh parmesan cheese with grilled shrimp, roasted corn and roasted red peppers
EggsFishDairyShellfishWheat
Caesar Salad with Sautéed Portabella & Crimini Mushrooms
$9.25Romaine lettuce tossed with homemade caesar dressing topped with focaccia croutons and fresh parmesan cheese with sautéed portabella & crimini mushrooms
FishDairyWheat
Empire Chicken Salad
$13.95Organic mixed greens tossed in balsamic vinaigrette dressing and topped with homemade chicken salad, cherry tomatoes, avocados, boiled egg slices and toasted pita chips
EggsFishWheat
Empire Harvest Bowl
$13.95Baby kale, arugula and sherry vinaigrette with farro, tri-color quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, portabella mushrooms, green apples and avocado topped with sliced almonds, sliced jalapeno, pomegranate seed and feta cheese
DairyTree NutsWheat
Minestrone
Hearty Italian vegetable soup. Cup or bowl
SoyWheat
Mixed Green Salad
Organic mixed greens, tomatoes and cucumbers, your choice of dressing
Soup of the Day
Cup or bowl
Specialty Dishes
Avocado Toast
$13.95Rustic Italian bread with avocado spread and slices topped with two poached eggs and microgreens, served with fresh fruit and pico de gallo on side
EggsWheat
Empire Café Benedicts
$13.95Two english muffins with your choice of ham or creamed spinach topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce; served with hash browns or breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit
EggsDairyWheat
Roma
$13.50Two eggs the way you like them on foccacia bread with basil pesto, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese; served with hash browns or breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit
EggsDairyTree NutsWheat
Verdi
$13.50Two eggs the way you like them, on spinach with garlic and olive oil; served with hash browns or breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit
Eggs
Starters
Avocado Bruschetta Bites
$10.50Focaccia bread with mashed avocado, sautéed cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic, feta cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh basil with a balsamic glaze
DairyWheat
Empire Lettuce Wraps
$10.50Grilled chicken marinated in a peanut sauce topped with tomatoes, red bell peppers, green onions and sprinkled with roasted crushed peanuts
Peanuts
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
$10.50Served with pita & corn torilla chips, carrots and celery sticks
SesameWheat
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
$10.50Served with pita chips, carrots and celery sticks
DairyWheat
Allergen information is provided as a guide and is not medical advice. Always confirm with your healthcare provider and inform restaurant staff about dietary restrictions before ordering.