Empire Cafe Reviews
Submitted by Paulina Tran on 08/08/2022
Paulina Tran 4 stars rating.
This place is always super busy! They surprisingly have decent parking. It is counter service while seating is first come. The wait to order is fairly long but not the wait to get your food/coffee. They have a great variety for brunch. I enjoyed my avocado toast and ice latte. My sister said her waffle could be crispier, but it was good.
Adlai Arandela 4 stars rating.
Food came out quick and staff were friendly. Lots of seating indoor and more in a huge covered outdoor patio. I had the Roma with scrambled eggs and orange juice for $17. Although it was good, it was expensive given the serving size. Comparing it to other popular places like Barnaby cafe or Black Walnut cafe, hard to justify price for the food.
Submitted by Adlai Arandela on 08/11/2022
Frank Luongo 2 stars rating.
I would say this place has fallen quite a bit since I last dined there many years ago. The wait staff are very lackadaisical and really don’t pay attention to the customers. For instance, it Doesn’t seem super clean as far as tables, one was a bit sticky. Several of the coffee containers were out and I had to tell them several times taking a while to even get someone’s attention, they had an “I don’t care attitude”.
The food was ok. The hash browns were still a bit undone. The coffee was not too tasty. One was burned. The plates were small and ok. The bread offering was very basic. Ordered a plate of sausage for 5 bucks and it looked sad. The syrup is all high fructose corn syrup.
The pancakes are tasty and well done. Again small portions. Nothing special.
I would say it is ok for a group mediocre meal if you are more interested in conversation than dining.
Submitted by Frank Luongo on 08/06/2022
Cari Gulow 5 stars rating.
Love this place. It's a favorite weekend spot for the hubby and I. Service is always great. You can never go wrong with a Carrot cake or tiramisu and latte the Italian toast are fab ????.
Submitted by Cari Gulow on 08/02/2022
Maya Hernández-Pearson 4 stars rating.
Cozy atmosphere with a menu that has lots of options. Food was delicious, came out quickly, and was served with a smile! Great coffee, great food! Very much "locals who come here every sunday, order the same dish & to the NYT crossword" type of place, in the most wonderful and comforting way. Prices are a bit on the higher side, but that's expected for this part of town. Highly recommend!
Submitted by Maya Hernández-pearson on 07/06/2022
Relii Cabrales 4 stars rating.
Finally got the chance to come and try this place out for breakfast and I was happy with it. My breakfast croissant could have used a little something, not sure what but it was missing a bit and the potatoes were dry. Other than that the drinks came out fast and so did the food. The drinks were delicious, the place has ample seating inside and outside with fans and coolers.
Submitted by Relii Cabrales on 05/17/2022
Paulina313 4 stars rating.
Went there around 8am, easy to find parking. It's a good place to start your day, have a cup of coffee and some breakfast. The cookies that come with the coffee and tea taste like homemade. Not really a fan with the food l ordered, looks better than the taste. Place is clean, vibe is good, staffs are friendly, overall it's a good place for a coffee or tea.
Submitted by Paulina313 on 04/02/2022
Jessica Kittle 4 stars rating.
Loved the outdoor patio and the atmosphere, but unfortunately wasn’t a huge fan of the food. The croissant was so-so but would not recommend the chicken and waffles. My husband though that the toppings listed would come on top of the waffle, but instead they are cooked into the waffle which makes for a weird texture and consistency. Hot latte wasn’t very good and personally not a fan of a hot beverage being served in a pint glass. I will say the staff was very friendly and service was quick, however with so many other options I don’t think we will return.
Submitted by Jessica Kittle on 01/29/2022
Taylor Newman 5 stars rating.
Friendly staff. It’s a very chill vibe. The size of portions are definitely supported by their prices.
My kids loved it. I enjoyed it. Would definitely go again when back in Houston again.
Submitted by Taylor Newman on 01/18/2022
A R 5 stars rating.
Wow i love the atmosphere of this place. The indoor seating is super comfy and you get a really good Cafe vibe. The staff was so friendly and they were cracking jokes with us all night. The outdoor seating area is HUGE. There's tons of seating outdoors and in the back, it's hard to tell you're in a big city. The menu was large and they even had draft beer. Check this place out for brunch.
Submitted by A R on 11/24/2021
