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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

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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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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 ☕️🌿
Happy Victoria Day 🤎⁠ Treat yourself with our locally sourced matcha from Virtue Tea 🍵
Happy Victoria Day 🤎⁠ Treat yourself with our locally sourced matcha from Virtue Tea 🍵
NEW REUSABLE MUGS! ...and a restock of all your favourites💫
Freshly made quiches, different flavours every day ✨⁠ Both meat & veggie options always available!⁠ What’s your favourite flavour?🌻
Freshly made quiches, different flavours every day ✨⁠ Both meat & veggie options always available!⁠ What’s your favourite flavour?🌻
Meet the blend that started it all ☕️⁠ ⁠ Stumptown’s Hair Bender is bold, balanced, and ridiculously smooth - with notes of citrus + dark chocolate⁠ ⁠ Perfect as Espresso. Unreal as drip! ⁠ ⁠ You can buy these beans in 340g or 5lb bags at both
Meet the blend that started it all ☕️⁠ ⁠ Stumptown’s Hair Bender is bold, balanced, and ridiculously smooth - with notes of citrus + dark chocolate⁠ ⁠ Perfect as Espresso. Unreal as drip! ⁠ ⁠ You can buy these beans in 340g or 5lb bags at both our Empire Coffee locations ✨️⁠
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 ☕️🌿 Happy Victoria Day 🤎⁠ Treat yourself with our locally sourced matcha from Virtue Tea 🍵
NEW REUSABLE MUGS! ...and a restock of all your favourites💫
Freshly made quiches, different flavours every day ✨⁠ Both meat & veggie options always available!⁠ What’s your favourite flavour?🌻 Meet the blend that started it all ☕️⁠ ⁠ Stumptown’s Hair Bender is bold, balanced, and ridiculously smooth - with notes of citrus + dark chocolate⁠ ⁠ Perfect as Espresso. Unreal as drip! ⁠ ⁠ You can buy these beans in 340g or 5lb bags at both