Empire Cafe
Empire Cafe
Served with pita corn tortilla chips, carrots, and celery sticks.
Served with pita chips, cucumbers, carrots, and celery sticks.
Grilled chicken marinated in a peanut sauce topped with tomatoes, red bell peppers, green onions, and sprinkled with roasted crushed peanuts.
Focaccia bread with mashed avocado, sauteed cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic, feta cheese, fresh basil with a balsamic glaze.
hearty Italian vegetable
Baby kale, arugula and sherry vinaigrette with farro, tri-color quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, portabella mushrooms, green apples and avocado topped with sliced almonds, sliced jalapeno, pomegranate seeds and feta cheese with a side of chimichurri
Organic mixed greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers, your choice of dressing.
Organic mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing and topped with homemade chicken salad, cherry tomatoes, avocados, boiled egg slices, and toasted pita chips.
Mixed greens, tossed with sherry vinaigrette topped with encrusted almond chicken, garden vegetables, fruit, and feta cheese.
Romaine lettuce, red cabbage, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onions, roasted corn, black beans, avocado, feta cheese and tortilla strips tossed in cilantro lime vinaigrette
Hearty Italian vegetable
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with homemade caesar dressing topped with focaccia croutons and fresh Parmesan cheese.
Hand-carved oven roasted turkey, mashed avocado, applewood smoked bacon, herb aioli, tomatoes, organic mixed greens, and housemade pickled red onions on multi-grain bread.
BUCKHEAD PRIDE half pound beef patty, applewood smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, red onions, tomatoes, pickles and lettuce with roasted garlic aioli on brioche bread
Baked breaded chicken, red onions, tomatoes, pepper jack cheese, and organic mixed greens with chipotle aioli on jalapeo cheddar sourdough.
Homemade chopped chicken salad wrapped in a spinach tortilla with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado.
Grilled portabella mushroom, roasted red and yellow peppers, organic mixed greens with chipotle aioli on a jalapeo cheddar sourdough.
two over medium eggs with house made salsa ranchera, black beans, roasted corn, avocado, feta cheese and corn tortilla chips
With yellow cheddar cheese. Served with herb roasted potatoes and fresh fruit.
savory waffles made with roasted corn, applewood smoked bacon, spinach and smoked gouda cheese then topped with crispy chicken sriracha aioli
acai blended with bananas, peanut butter, house made granola, coconut, chia seeds, honey assorted fresh fruits GF
Your choice of waffle, regular, multigrain or gingerbread; served with not fired breaded chicken, an over easy egg, berries and a side of syrup
Served with breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit.
Two eggs the way you like them, two pieces of bacon, whole wheat toast, breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit.
Four scrambled eggs with chorizo sausage, tomatoes, red onions, corn tortilla chips, white and yellow cheddar cheese topped with pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream.
French toast made with rustic italian bread topped with mixed berries
Scrambled eggs, bacon, yellow white cheddar cheese, tomatoes, avocado smash, crema on a croissant with fresh fruit
BBQ sauce, roasted chicken, red onions, bacon, roasted corn, cheddar and mozzarella cheese
spinach, tomatoes, red onions, fresh mushrooms, artichoke hearts, marinara sauce, feta and mozzarella cheese
alfredo sauce, grilled chicken, mushrooms, spinach and mozzarella cheese
ham, pineapple, roasted cashews, sun-dried cranberries, marinara sauce mozzarella and cheddar cheese
marinara sauce, ham, chicken, sausage, pepperoni, bacon and mozzarella cheese
ranch sauce, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, mozzarella and cheddar cheese
marinara sauce, chicken, cashews, spinach, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese
Roma tomatoes, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.
marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese
Italian sausage, pepperoni, red onions, mushrooms, mixed bell peppers, black olives, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
Wing sauce, chicken, bacon, mozzarella, and cheddar, drizzled with ranch dressing.
Choose up to three items.
Sauted Italian breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese; served with penne pasta and sauted vegetables.
Sauted Italian breaded eggplant thinly sliced then layered and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese; served with penne pasta and sauted vegetables.
Sauted chicken breast, topped with grilled ham and provolone cheese nestled on garlic creamed spinach; and orzo pasta with a side sauted vegetables.
Blackened salmon on a bed of sauted spinach, roasted red peppers, portabella mushrooms, orzo pasta and drizzle with chipotle aioli.
Linguini with sauted shrimp, onions, and garlic in pecan sun-dried tomato cream sauce.
Penne with Italian sausage, onions, garlic, spicy marinara, and fresh basil.
Angel hair with sauted shrimp and fresh tomatoes in a lemon butter sauce.
Fettuccine with grilled chicken and broccoli in a roasted garlic cream sauce.
Penne with sauted red onions, crimini mushrooms, prosciutto, green peas in a pink vodka sauce.
Rich, dark chocolate cake filled iced with bittersweet chocolate shavings and fudge icing.
Spice cake with carrots and walnuts; filled iced with cream cheese frosting. Garnished with walnuts.
Moist strawberry cake filled iced with butter cream frosting. Garnished with white chocolate shavings.
Yellow cake filled iced with creamy milk chocolate frosting and chocolate chips. Garnished with brown sugar.
Please call for our daily selections. 713-528-5282
Chocolate chip, peanut butter, or oatmeal
Baby kale, green apple, pineapple, fresh ginger and coconut water
Sweet frozen latte.
Peach mango frozen drink.
Fresh mint limeade.
Toddy cold brewed coffee.
Chai with steamed milk.
One third espresso, one third steamed milk, one third foam.
Espresso, steamed milk, chocolate, and foam.
Half house blend coffee, half steamed milk.
Espresso with warm milk.
Espresso with a dollop of foam.
Latte with almond and chocolate syrup.
Iced latte with cream and almond syrup.
Latte with cream, caramel, and hazelnut syrup.
Iced espresso with caramel, hazelnut, and chocolate syrup and cream.
with fresh strawberries and bananas
smoked gouda cheese, applewood smoked bacon, roasted corn, spinach waffle, with fried chicken sriracha aioli
Italian style hot cereal with honey and toasted almonds.
Your choice of buttermilk or whole wheat. Three homemade pancakes with maple butter and syrup.
Your choice of buttermilk or whole wheat. Fresh fruit; bananas, strawberries or blueberries. Dried fruit; blueberries, cherries or cranberries.
Your choice of original, ginger bread or multi-grain.Served with bananas and strawberries
savory waffles made with roasted corn, applewood smoked bacon, spinach and smoked gouda cheese then topped with crispy chicken sriracha aioli
Two eggs on focaccia bread with basil pesto, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese; served with hash browns and fresh fruit.Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Two eggs on spinach with garlic and olive oil; served with hash browns and fresh fruit.Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Two English muffins with your choice of ham or creamed spinach topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce; served with hash browns and fresh fruit. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Two poached eggs served on rustic Italian bread with mashed fresh avocado, topped with pico de gallo; served with fresh fruit.Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Two flour tortillas with scrambled eggs, chorizo, red onions, black beans, avocado and yellow cheddar cheese; served with hash browns and fresh fruit.
Potatoes with melted mozzarella.
served with onion, capers and tomatoes
Caesar Salad with Salmon
Northwestern Breakfast
Shakshouka -Moroccan style baked eggs in spicy tomato stew
dessert, food
Lemon poppy cake
Carrot Cake
Chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries
drink
Northwestern Breakfast & Chicken and Waffles
Iced Matcha and Iced Latte with Hazelnut and Oat Milk
Caesar Salad
interior
interior
Mimosa and oatmeal cookie
Bravo Salmon
donuts, drink
food
Cortado
Avocado Toast
Chicken Waffle Breakfast, Eggs Empire Cafe Benedict Breakfast & Northwestern Breaskfast
Brian B.
May 5, 2024
Superior food, lightning speed service and intimate atmosphere. I had never tried this place before but it was recommended by a friend while I was visiting the area. Family of four with drinks and five meals and tip was $90. What we received was amazing and off the charts for quality and taste. It was beyond delicious and we were check on regularly throughout our stay. I cannot recommend this any higher but if I could I would. This is a hidden gem and you must try this place.
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Marquita G.
Mar 18, 2024
First off, you know this place is great because it's ALWAYS packed! I've never not had an amazing meal here. This time, I ordered scrambled eggs with a croissant and a chai tea latte. Absolutely delicious!PRO TIP: call ahead and order, especially if you're not a fan of swamped places
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Christopher C.
Mar 14, 2024
Lovely spot to enjoy brunch and do some work-- need to try pastas (they smelled incredible at the neighboring table)The huevos rancheros were also very goodChicken and waffles are good, but the filet is a bit thin. Lovely waitstaff. The German chocolate cake is superb and thick.Cheers!
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Nancy N.
Mar 3, 2024
One of my fav brunch spots in Houston! The workers are always super friendly and they have lots of seating, both indoors and outdoors! The matcha had to have some sugar and honey added because it was unsweetened, but it was good afterwards! I liked the latte a lot and the presentation was really nice. Overall, I'd rate the drinks a 4/5. The spinach and artichoke dip.... NEXT LEVEL. I crave this all the time. I'm not sure what makes it so good but it is!!! They also give you a variety of things to dip it with! 5/5 every time. The huevos rancheros is also so good and I love that they add a grilled poblano!
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Jessica S.
Apr 13, 2024
Came for student session w coffee and wasn't disappointed! Tons of seating including for larger groups. Noise level was fine and lots of options for pastries, food, and drinks. I got the cold brew which was delicious along w a Nutella chocolate cake that was super moist and fluffy. Will definitely be back! They even have a parking lot of decent size and lots of street parking available. Dogs are allowed on the patio~
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Veronica L.
Feb 17, 2024
My new fav brunch spot! The breakfast food we ordered is pretty simple but it was good! We got the Belgian waffle & a custom omelette. The fresh fruit with the waffle was refreshing & sweet. I also love how there are plenty of seating outside. I highly recommend sitting outside when the weather is nice. You can also bring your pet (but outside seating only)! The service was fast for how busy it was. There's also parking at the back of the building.
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Katherine S.
Feb 17, 2024
I seriously debated giving this favorite spot 5 stars. Parking is easy. There's generally plenty of tables so you're not waiting too long for a seat. The staff are all friendly. Restrooms are clean. Baked goods are delicious and taste homemade. I gotta be honest and say that the entrees are meh. That's the only reason I'm knocking one star off. It's not pretentious and the people watching is 8/10. But the drinks? The drinks are out of this world. Generous pours, tasty concoctions, fair prices. And you'll almost always run into at least one person you know.
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Roma B.
Mar 26, 2024
Had heard about this place for a while so was excited to try it out! Came by for brunch on a Sunday. Got the empire chicken and waffles. The waffle batter wasn't fully cooked and you could taste the batter. The chicken was a little too oily as well. Loved the ambience and the vibe of the place though.
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Dennise M.
Apr 29, 2024
Fast, delicious and satisfying. We went for brunch and let me tell even the regular coffee was delicious, not to mention the Texas pecan flavor hit every note of yummy. Our entrees included huevos rancheros, croissant breakfast sandwich (egg, bacon, cheese, avocado) and large flour tortilla breakfast tacos packed with protein. The environment is calm yet hip. Outdoor sitting and very pet friendly. The service was quick and easy despite having to pull up to order. Highly recommend.
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Sarah C.
May 7, 2024
I haven't been to Empire Cafe since my college days at UH (go Coogs!). So when I discovered that my morning meeting would be in the area, I was ecstatic. Seeing the long bar brought back great memories of late nights with friends. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable like always and eager to meet my needs. I sat down and enjoyed a delicious mug of a decaf americano.
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Rated: 4.2 (62 reviews) · $$
Cocktail Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
