For more than a decade, Allen and Leona Green waited for the perfect time to open a cafe using Leona’s family recipes that would offer a space for the community to socialize and work.
“For years I would tell [Leona], when we open a cafe, you have to sell your food—it’s so amazing,” Allen said. “So the cafe was a dream for 16 years and it finally came to fruition last year. I wanted a place where people could come to eat, and also to do whatever they’re doing in life.”
In February 2015, Cafe Marrese opened on Spring Cypress Road in Tomball. It has since added extended hours during the week as well as a drive-thru for to-go orders.
The menu includes several Italian-inspired dishes, such as pastas and flatbreads, in honor of Leona’s family in Naples. However, Allen said he and his wife also worked with their chef to make the menu eclectic to reflect different cultures.
