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616 Vernon St, Nelson BC
Everyday : 6am - 6pm

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A graphic of a circular design with brown segments radiating outward in a spiral pattern on a white background.

701 Lakeside Dr, Nelson BC
Everyday : 6am - 4pm

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A graphic of a circular design with brown segments radiating outward in a spiral pattern on a white background.

We are open all holidays apart from Christmas day

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Direct Trade

Empire was built on a simple belief: great coffee should be cared for at every step. Our roasters search the world for incredible beans, choosing from the top 1% and sourcing directly from the farmers who grow them with pride.

Then our baristas turn that work into something special. Every cup is made with skill, warmth, and a little bit of Empire magic.

To us, coffee is an artisanal food, not a commodity. It deserves respect, craft, and community. That’s exactly what we pour into every cup.

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Coffee or Matcha lover... or both? 🤎💚
Coffee or Matcha lover... or both? 🤎💚
A space that brings people together ✨⁠ ⁠ From private celebrations to corporate gatherings, our licensed Atrium at Empire Coffee (Vernon Street) offers the perfect setting for your next event.⁠ ⁠ Interested in hosting your event with us? We'd love to
A space that brings people together ✨⁠ ⁠ From private celebrations to corporate gatherings, our licensed Atrium at Empire Coffee (Vernon Street) offers the perfect setting for your next event.⁠ ⁠ Interested in hosting your event with us? We'd love to hear from you.⁠ charlotte@empirecoffee.ca
Bourbon Chicken Sandwich, anyone? ✨
Bourbon Chicken Sandwich, anyone? ✨
Romanticize these cloudy days with a hot cuppa coffee 🤎
Romanticize these cloudy days with a hot cuppa coffee 🤎
Maple Walnut Cheesecake 🤎 ⁠ Gluten friendly & absolutely worth it!
Maple Walnut Cheesecake 🤎 ⁠ Gluten friendly & absolutely worth it!
RESTOCK!⁠ ⁠ Our flower hats are back, but we say goodbye to our favourite kiwi Zak..⁠ ⁠ Thanks for everything @zakst, we will miss you!
Our Violet smoothie is back! 💜⁠ ⁠ Blueberries, spinach, banana + whatever milk or alternative you fancy!
Our Violet smoothie is back! 💜⁠ ⁠ Blueberries, spinach, banana + whatever milk or alternative you fancy!
By working with Stumptown Coffee, we’re bringing you the best coffee possible as they are using Direct Trade sourcing to ensure the highest quality of life for coffee producers around the world.⁠ ⁠ Every step matters and you can taste it in every cup 🤎
VEGGIE BREKKIE SANDWICH 🌿⁠ ⁠ Pesto, egg, avocado, tomato, Swiss cheese & arugula, all stacked on a toasted English muffin.⁠ ⁠ Fresh, filling, and the perfect way to start your day ☀️
VEGGIE BREKKIE SANDWICH 🌿⁠ ⁠ Pesto, egg, avocado, tomato, Swiss cheese & arugula, all stacked on a toasted English muffin.⁠ ⁠ Fresh, filling, and the perfect way to start your day ☀️
Soak up the sunshine in our Atrium ☀️ ⁠ ⁠ Check out our new tables & chairs, bring a friend and stay awhile ☕️🌿
Soak up the sunshine in our Atrium ☀️ ⁠ ⁠ Check out our new tables & chairs, bring a friend and stay awhile ☕️🌿
Coffee or Matcha lover... or both? 🤎💚 A space that brings people together ✨⁠ ⁠ From private celebrations to corporate gatherings, our licensed Atrium at Empire Coffee (Vernon Street) offers the perfect setting for your next event.⁠ ⁠ Interested in hosting your event with us? We'd love to Bourbon Chicken Sandwich, anyone? ✨ Romanticize these cloudy days with a hot cuppa coffee 🤎 Maple Walnut Cheesecake 🤎 ⁠ Gluten friendly & absolutely worth it!
RESTOCK!⁠ ⁠ Our flower hats are back, but we say goodbye to our favourite kiwi Zak..⁠ ⁠ Thanks for everything @zakst, we will miss you!
Our Violet smoothie is back! 💜⁠ ⁠ Blueberries, spinach, banana + whatever milk or alternative you fancy!
By working with Stumptown Coffee, we’re bringing you the best coffee possible as they are using Direct Trade sourcing to ensure the highest quality of life for coffee producers around the world.⁠ ⁠ Every step matters and you can taste it in eve
VEGGIE BREKKIE SANDWICH 🌿⁠ ⁠ Pesto, egg, avocado, tomato, Swiss cheese & arugula, all stacked on a toasted English muffin.⁠ ⁠ Fresh, filling, and the perfect way to start your day ☀️ Soak up the sunshine in our Atrium ☀️ ⁠ ⁠ Check out our new tables & chairs, bring a friend and stay awhile ☕️🌿