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Empire Café

About Empire Café

Welcome to Empire Café, your local Cafe in Houston, TX, where great coffee and a welcoming atmosphere come together. With a 4.50-star rating from 3143 reviews, we’re proud to offer Fast service, Great beer selection, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection and Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet for every guest.

★★★★★ 4.50 rating (3143 reviews)
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More Than Just Coffee

Every cup we serve is a small moment of joy, carefully crafted by passionate baristas who care about your experience.

  • Free WiFi
  • Cozy Seating
  • Pet Friendly
  • Local Roasters

Reviews

From our beloved regulars

Midhat Zafar Khan

Midhat Zafar Khan

5 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great food and atmosphere, went on a weekday 10am and it was relatively empty with quick service. Had their italian toast, huevos rancheros and shakshuka and it was great! Shakshuka was a little too pastey and less runny but still tasted solid. Loved it, would absolutely return! There is also (limited) empire cafe free parking available on the backside from westheimer

Leo Johnney

Leo Johnney

5 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ever since I saw this restaurant on GoodTaste with Tanji, I have looked forward to trying it out, and we were not disappointed. We went after church, but got there just before the lunch menu so we waited for a few minutes because we wanted to try their pizza and I glad we did. We had the Americano pizza and Caesar salad, excellent.

Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn

3 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Food was great. I recommend their Avocado toast and sugar daddy drink. Cute art in the clean bathroom. Dog friendly patio and our pup loved it.

Omer Ikram

Omer Ikram

3 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The wheat grain sandwich with chicken and sweet potatoes is a solid 10/10 — flavorful, filling, and perfectly balanced. The chicken salad with avocado is also super fresh and really good. Everything tasted clean and well made. Highly recommend!

Nicole TheCaulkArtist

Nicole TheCaulkArtist

2 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Empire Cafe is a solid spot for a relaxed bite and great coffee. The avocado toast was pretty good, fresh and nicely prepared, but could’ve used a little more seasoning to really make the flavors pop. Still, it’s a satisfying option and pairs well with their menu offerings. Where Empire Cafe really shines is the coffee, rich, smooth, and expertly made. It’s the kind of coffee that keeps you coming back, whether you’re stopping in for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. With a comfortable atmosphere, friendly service, and excellent coffee, Empire Cafe is a dependable go-to for casual dining and caffeine done right.

Anna Muthalaly

Anna Muthalaly

3 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

One of my all over fave places in Houston. Impeccable vibes, cool clientele, plenty of space to work or read or gossip, easy parking. And not to be cliche, but they really treat you like family! I went today for my annual pre new years bite and ordered the empire waffles when I meant to order the traditional chicken and waffles (which, by the way, come with an over easy egg and are delicious and a fantastic deal). When I went to go buy my actual desired meal, the gorgeous and lovely manager said it was on the house. God bless her Tl dr, this place is so cool, so queer, so easy and so yum. My go to place for a meal in Houston!

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Review Places

4 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Love this place. Great customer service, very friendly! It wasnt that busu when we went there for a quick lunch. Food taste good - pizza was tasty and spaghetti was taste good. We will come back again.

Tahir Savani

Tahir Savani

2 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Empire Cafe was a pleasant brunch spot for my girlfriend and I. We were looking to enjoy the beautiful weather and were appreciative of the control to pick a seat that best suited our needs. Good freedom other places should follow suit with. The food was great as well as the coffee. My gf got the French toast and enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend if you want a laid back spot with good energy

Maria H

Maria H

2 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great place for large plates at very reasonable prices. I had the shakshuka and a mimosa with cranberry juice. My husband had the migas. Both dishes we very good and the mimosa was in a 16oz glass. The patio was nice and they had heaters for the colder weather. Recommended!

Olha K

Olha K

a month ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Amazing place to enjoy delicious food! Clean and beautiful outdoor area, we were really lucky to get a table at the backyard corner - so cozy and welcoming, with light breeze and birds beautifully singing 😊 Friendly service, great choice of meal, served nicely and exactly as good as it looks! Moreover, portions are big enough to fully enjoy it! Clean washrooms which is always much appreciated :) This is absolutely well deserved five stars Café 👏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Drive-through
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • University students

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking
  • Plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed
  • Dogs allowed outside

Come Say Hi

We'd love to see you! Stop by for your favorite drink or to try something new.

Location

1732 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098, United States

Hours

Open Now · Tuesday 7:30 AM-10 PM
Monday 7:30 AM-10 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM-10 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM-10 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM-10 PM
Friday 7:30 AM-11 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM-11 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM-10 PM
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