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Empire Cafe
Café, Coffee Shop, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Houston
"The positano pasta is amazing and so is their Russian java cafe!"(2 Tips)
"Best day to go is monday when they have half priced cakes."(28 Tips)
"Focaccia eggs are absolutely fantastic!"(2 Tips)
"Excellent omelettes and mimosas, too!"(6 Tips)
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- Raul ZottiMay 8, 2016Great breakfast and a very nice patio! The positano pasta is amazing and so is their Russian java cafe! And don't forget to get one of their cakes for dessert - they're amazing:)!
Georgia HarrisOctober 7, 2013Amazing patio and great brunch! I'm a huge fan of their bloody Marys :) looking for a place to enjoy wonderful weather great food and drinks and a laid back atmosphere I def suggest empire
Martin FolinoJanuary 16, 2022Everything. The best is the mood but the food, which is the same menu as the past 25 year is awesome. From pizza to amazing desserts and coffee. I went there in college. Got back 20 years later
Cupcake GuerreroJuly 4, 2015OH HOW I LOVE THE CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD (no carb diet) I've had the breakfast, the omelette are amazing, the mimosas are DELISH! This is my go to spot! 4yrs ago w/my Hubbs for our 2nd date was here! =)
Clifton MMarch 25, 2015Good place all around. Good food - desserts and coffee for sure - but plenty other food items on the menu worth having. Great place for a date if you want to talk.
Build your own omelette with a nice variety of ingredients. Mimosas are great and strong, but can’t get them before noon on Sundays (thanks Texas blue laws).
Colin DismukeAugust 30, 2014The vanilla lattes are huge and come with great little sugar cookies. The French toast is amazing but so is most everything else on their menu. Enjoy!
Denise LDecember 22, 2021Amazing nighttime vibe for intimate late nights, love that it offered a full menu with spirits in addition to coffee. Outdoor area is dreamy
nicole lopezSeptember 10, 2014Forenza is awesome and their Germany chocolate cake is Devine! !! Also their Italian cream cake is so rich and delicate. ..it's amazing
Dyana L.October 1, 2014Their coconut cake is amazing and they are half of on Mondays. I love their breakfast, the quesadiila one is my favorite.- JennNovember 10, 2011Their breakfast is incredible. I love their foccacia eggs. Its scrambled eggs, tomato, cheese, bacon and sauce, on foccacia bread. Excellent omelettes and mimosas, too! :)
Graham LawtonApril 1, 2016The traditional breakfast is good - my family raves over the other breakfast items - a winner for Sunday brunch.
CheapEats InHoustonAugust 7, 2011Have your cake & eat it too with huge slices for half-price on Mondays. Come during the week for happy hour (4-7) for $1 off beverages and a free appetizer.
Jacqueline RamirezJune 25, 2016Super cute place and people are just so nice and helpful. Very nice environment
CRATEinteriorsMarch 31, 2013Best all day breakfast in Houston. House made dips and 12oz mimosas -all served up in a sunny boho courtyard....now that's a Crate idea!
Southern GalMarch 29, 2011Save money on cake slices on Mon. where slices are 1/2 off. Don't see your fave cake on display, ask for it, it may be available. Rosemary vingarette is a must on salad.
ChadFebruary 24, 2012Awesome desserts, beware most of them are huge... a six inch tall piece of chocolate overload! Good coffee and stellar patio when it isn't overflowing.
Good, simple, inexpensive, and casual. The patio is great for people watching!
Van NFebruary 21, 2014Try the Daily Pasta Special - Shrimp, portobello mushrooms, and spinach over fettuccine in a tomato cream sauce
DonJuly 24, 2012Monday is 'half price cake day', but seriously?? I get home with my piece of tollhouse cake (to go) after eating dinner with a friend only to find this (see pic). Take a bite before boxing much?
Alejandro MenocalMarch 24, 2016Great food! House Salad, Chicken Sandwich, and Roasted Potato Chicken delicious!- The iced coffee is delicious, as is the mint limeade, which they middle with fresh mint for every order.
- Best day to go is monday when they have half priced cakes. My favorite is berry white!!
Andres NovoaNovember 2, 2015Great place to come for breakfast! Only problem: they have way too many delicious choices!!
Luke BMay 28, 2017The pollo piccata came out so soon after I ordered, and it was fantastic! Great value, excellent service
Try their caffe latte and their chocolate mousse cake.
Janice LopezSeptember 19, 2015The Milky Way is my favorite. The coffee is great. I've never had anything bad here.
Butt SaabNovember 29, 2011The eggs are great...but the sautéed spinach is some of the best I ever had!! Skip the fruit and get the spinach!
Hannah POctober 14, 2010The food and cake here is great but the 'free' internet is so dissapointing. It cuts out all the time and they shut off access on the weekend so less people take up tables.
I haven't had anything bad here. Everything I try is so yummy
Henry's Hungry HoustonAugust 4, 2010Get the Positano: angel hair pasta served with shrimp and sun dried tomatoes. Comes with soup; get tomato basil. Today's specials displayed by register.
Half priced cake on Mondays! I could eat my weight in that lemon cake
the Northwest scramble available on weekends if a gym rats dream! high protein/complex carb balanced!
The breakfast quesadilla is delicious. The sugar daddy too
Emily MannJune 23, 2012Free cookies with any coffee drink! Make sure you ask for them with your to-go coffee too.
Kristal CaseyOctober 16, 2013The sugar cookies ROCK!!! Best chill spot for coffee, brunch or just hangin' with friends. #MadLOVE for this spot!
Great mixed coffee drinks, delicious house-made breadsticks, super salad and big portions.
I always get the almond joy iced coffee. Great with their breakfast or their desserts.
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 7:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 7:30 AM–11:00 PM
(713) 528-4176
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