Empire Cafe

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1732 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098
The Empire Café combines a comfortable European atmosphere, fabulous food, and friendly service. From our wonderful breakfast and brunch menu to our exciting and original lunch and dinner entrees, we have something for everyone. Our specialty drinks, diverse wine list and international beer selection make for a great happy hour. And our famous homemade cakes are very hard to say no to. Our extremely popular Half-Price Cake Day is every Monday! Empire’s warm service and comfortable atmosphere keeps our customers coming back. Our customers know that even after they order at the counter, our friendly staff will continue to serve and assist them by bringing their food to their table and anything else they need. Sit on our beautiful outdoor patio or cozy inside dining area.

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4.01,961 reviews
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Natalie P.
1/3/2026

4.5 Stars but I have great memories at this place so I had to go with 5! Perfect spot for a quick breakfast or coffee in the heart of Montrose. While the line to order can get pretty long at peak...

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Melanie Anne-marie W.
12/28/2025

Service was nice, but the food was more expensive than it should have been for the quality. We ordered a penne a la vodka and eggplant Parmesan. Parts of our meals were cold, which leads us to...

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M P.
12/20/2025

We love coming here. The food, service, and atmosphere are amazing. However, this evening there were two boys approximately 10 -12 years old running through the indoor and outdoor seating areas...

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Farrah A.
11/16/2025

When I lived a few blocks down for 10 years, I was a regular at Empire Cafe; but that was seven years ago and I hadn't been back since. I think a lot has changed, but a lot remains the same-all in...

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Chandni L.
11/23/2025

I was excited to see a local brunch spot offering shakshuka but was left mildly disappointed. Although not pricey (around $13), the shakshuka tasted like a spicy, concentrated tomato pasta sauce...

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