Empire Espresso

Some of the best home made goodies served by wonderful staff and accompanied by superb coffee

I like their bohemian interior, but prices are a little high. It's very hot in here in the summertime.

Been visiting Toronto for the last few years. Every time we have been to this cafe the staff have been excellent. The owner is very committed and the espresso is just the best. Fresh baked goods are a must. Bring a plastic animal for the collection.

Love this place. I've been going here more often to bring subjects before I shoot. Super friendly people and cutely decorated. A little pricey for students but worth it and their scones are dope. Definitely gonna bring more people here.

Quaint comfy coffee space with a queer positive vibe. It’s a great spot for having a cup of java while overlooking college street. The staff there are always friendly and play great music (Princess Nokia is in the ranks) 💜 It is also a queer friendly safe space and have a variety of pastries and pints of my favourite handcrafted local ice cream.

Though the scone was tastless and dry, the service was unfortunate in our current state of world affairs. A barista that doesn't say "we don't take any American cards" (credit or debit cards) would have earned a higher rating. American coffee was fine but we still have a bad taste - we can do better.

There’s no place like Empire 🦋 In the Summer, we’ll pick up strawberries from a nearby fruit shop and snack under the awning, watching people go by while sipping iced coffees In the Fall, we wrap up and sit outside with warm tea. Next door, June Records plays some damn good music which drifts over along with the falling leaves. I melt for the pumpkin pie tarts. On miserable Winter mornings, Empire is open early with hot coffee and good wifi. I strip off my winter coats and sit by the window, watching the morning grind trudge by. When Spring comes around, we’re back to the front awning. My pup Max always knows he can get a fresh bowl of water on a hot day. I’ve taken a book out from their well curated little library. Behind the counter, Nicholas serves up a fancy cortado or a simple cup of tea. I’m not sure the other barista’s names but they’re all lovely people. best memory: When the solar eclipse happened we came to Empire and hung out while June Records played ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ and ‘Dark Side of the Moon’. We shared a pair of eclipse glasses with passersby and sipped coffee while the world went dim. No place like Empire!

Excellent coffee and unique décor. More than this the countertop treats lean rustic and qualify as SUPER tasty. So pumped to have Empire as my local shop.