A red cup of coffee with latte art on top, sitting on a saucer. Next to it, a white plate with a large chocolate chip cookie. Part of a magazine or newspaper is visible beneath the saucer.
Logo for Empire Coffee in brown text

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

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

We are open all holidays apart from Christmas day

good morning

Various scenes inside a coffee shop, including baristas preparing drinks, a smiling woman enjoying coffee, latte art in cups, a coffee grinder, and a woman drinking a coffee beverage.

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.

Pre-order your favourite treats and coffee for your event.

Merch

Merch

Merch

Merch • Merch • Merch •

A woman with shoulder-length dark hair wearing a brown beanie, a pink Empire crewneck, and dark gray pants, smiling with her hands in her pockets, standing against a plain orange background.
One individual holding up an Empire t-shirt with a small white circular logo on the chest area against a plain orange background.
Young woman in a green Empire quarter zip cropped hoodie, and black pants, wearing a brown beanie against a yellow background.

Follow us on social