Cafe Express operates 19 fast-casual, bistro-style restaurants in the U.S. state of Texas in the major Houston and Dallas areas. The company's headquarters are based in Houston.
The chain was founded in 1984 by Schiller Del Grande Restaurant Group. In 2004 fast food giants Wendy's International owned 70% of Cafe Express. In 2007, Wendy's sold the Company back to Schiller Del Grande and its original investor, Redstone.