Great little coffee shop, and I'm so thankful it's in our neighborhood. I frequently get the lotus energy with any variety of flavors, and I appreciate how many options they have available. The coffee itself is delicious, especially the blended cold brew, and they have great dairy free options. The pastries and breakfast sandwiches, although packaged items, are stellar. To top it all off, every single barista is so kind and friendly, every single time I'm in. read more

Awesome spot close to the airport! One of the best white chocolate mochas I've EVER had and the best banana bread in Washington so far. The triple chocolate bread is great too and the matcha is high quality. Cool interior too with a fireplace and a "lil' coffee shop" for kids to play at. read more

Light-filled and refreshing environment to chat, work, or just breathe. So, so thankful this team moved in and brought such a gem to Normandy Park. Much needed, and much appreciated! Delicious coffee and snacks, and super friendly baristas. read more

Empire Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Normandy Park, Washington

Awesome place to study. Beautiful interior decorations and lovely place to get s cup and chill. Had a hot cocoa with great visual looks! Also had a chai tea with almond milk. They have a bunch of milk choices and even have a drive through. Take that Starbucks! read more

Empire Coffee - Hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Normandy Park, Washington

Before pandemic I'd go here to correct papers for teachers I volunteered for at a nearby elementary school and although it was busy people never lingered too long so never had a problem finding a place to seat. The drive thru stays busy. The staff are friendly and efficient, the place is clean and coffee great. The aesthetic is simplistic, so I always feel calm. Hope they do more cars and coffee, my kids enjoy it. read more

I need to be honest. I am a coffee snob. While on family vacation in Seattle I thought I would be set..."This is where Starbucks came from! They must know coffee!" Boy was that wrong. There are so many really terrible coffee stands and cafe's in town. I went into 5 or 6 places and asked for pour overs. They blinked at me with no response!!! Well not at Empire Coffee. We visited the last day of the trip. (FYI. That will not happen again.) The store is clean and beautifully decorated. The wood slab tables are stunningly lovely. They even have a small play coffee stand for kids! The coffee...well they know what pour overs are and do a darned great one. We tried the Aviator blend and it was amazing. Best coffee of the entire trip in the coffee mecca. read more

Excellent coffee, atmosphere and staff! The staff is very attentive and have great customer service skills. Great location, good seating, and some tasty drinks! read more

Employees were very kind to start with. My complaint is around the owners as it is their job to train people properly. The main issue I have with this coffee shop is that the employees didn't know the menu or how to make the drinks. Such as: they have a pour over flight. The employees didn't know it was on there or how to make it. Then we're out of the beans for it anyways. If you're going to have something on the menu- make sure to have the stock for it and to teach people how to do it. Second, I ordered a traditional macchiato and received basically a cappuccino. Again, if it is on the menu make sure people know how to make it. Pretty simple concept. Overall, coffee was good. Employees were nice. Management needs to do better to educating the employees on drinks. read more

Lack of customer service and intelligence is just disappointing. They have a lot of areas they could improve on.

Expected a nice latte art for my $6 --12oz latte but got this . The marketing and previous reviews are deceiving but coffee is good read more

Empire Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Normandy Park, Washington

UPDATED: This place rocks! They have worked through the new store kinks and are just the best! The coffee is SOOOO GOOD! I've been here twice, both times used the drive through. The drive through service is really slow for the number of cars in line, but I would wait just as long at Starbucks due to the crazy long line. The second time I went the barista forgot to add the vanilla to my latte. I'll keep going and update my review after a few more visits. I would recommend this place due to the quality and price of the coffee. read more

Good coffee. Cute little place. Very clean and modern. Has a cute little table stand place for kids. IKEA style decor read more

Empire Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Normandy Park, Washington

Clean warm ambiance. Relaxing music and quiet place to chill. Opened only for 2months. I liked the way they decorated the tables with cute little plants. Cappuccino was soft and nice. Not the best I had though. Blueberry muffin was great too. read more

Empire Coffee - Foamy cappuccino and blueberry muffin. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Normandy Park, Washington

Fantastic coffee well made and perfected! Even the iced tea is made fresh for each order, Wow! They are very friendly. Since they are new, they have typical growing pains, and like run out breakfast sandwiches and long lines. Their prices are pretty good and seem better than the business before. read more

I love this new coffee place in Normandy Park! The atmosphere is clean and modern and the coffee is fantastic. They have the cutest little play area for kids. I was there for the grand opening and will definitely going back. If you are in the area you need to check it out! read more

Great coffee and great service. I come here for my daily coffee and have never had a complaint about any staff or coffee order

This place used to have fantastic customer service. The last few visits have been slower and slower. Today, we were the 5th car in line, each car ordered 2 drinks. It was a 26 minute wait to get to the front of the line. 32 minutes total. 32 minutes for 10 coffees. No matter how good the coffee, I don't have that kind of time to wait. read more

So so good. Customer service was incredible and the coffee was fresh, delicious, and fast! This place will be my new go-to!

Quickly stopped in to get an iced latte and it was soo goood!!! The decor and atmosphere were so peaceful and inviting! Had a great experience here. Love finding local coffee shops in the places I travel to and this one was cute and fun!! read more

Empire Coffee - Coffee bar, register - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Normandy Park, Washington

Went there for the first time today, Absolutely delicious coffee and the baristas were super nice. Will be back soon!!!

I bought coffee there for the first time in a few years, just to witness the manager, a female, possibly the owner,I don't know, reprimand a young female employee in front of customers. I can't imagine the embarrassment and I find it disgusting and highly unprofessional. I will never return. read more

The coffee is always so good here. The people that work here are always friendly and kind. Super high quality coffee as well as always have to get a pupichino for my dog! read more

We loved this place for their eggnog latte. I have actually told a number of people and they all love it as well. Sadly, today we went in and ordered are 2 med eggnog lattes and when we got home they tasted more like milk with a slight eggnog taste. I loved this place so I called them so they would know and hopefully make it right AND make sure it wouldn't happen with another customer. The person who answered said they made them and that there was nothing wrong with them. She suggested we drive back down and get new ones made. I told her we were home for the day to wrap presents and really couldn't head back over. Here's the kicker, she then said "well there's nothing else I can do, I can tell you there's nothing wrong with them". Well, as I sit here tasting these over milked eggnog lattes I can say for sure THEY ARE NOT THE SAME. It would have been nice if she took our name and said the next time you are here we will make it up to you, or something like that. Unfortunately she was defensive right off the bat and was more concerned with being right then making things right. I will now let everyone that I told to try Empire Coffee know happened and the lack of customer care. read more

I regularly visit Empire. It's consistently good. The staff is friendly. The atmosphere is nice.

Clean and solid pourover, straightforward, unpretentious, minimal...like this review. Lol.

The ambiance is good. Staff is friendly. Place is quiet. Coffee is good. It's a relaxing place to hangout.

The coffee is great and the owners are very friendly! They source their beans from a local roaster in the Kent, WA that roasts some really good beans. The shop has a nice atmosphere and is very clean and minimal. Great place to get some work done or study too! read more

This place is great! Really clean and relaxed atmosphere, plenty of seating, and the coffee is awesome. Glad a good coffee shop is finally here! read more

This small, family-owned shop offers excellent coffee, tea, and food from local purveyors at amazing prices. It is kid-friendly, bright, and welcoming. A great spot to work, visit with friends and family, or grab a coffee on the go via their drive thru window. I can't wait to go back! read more

Empire Coffee - Kids' play area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Normandy Park, Washington

Excellent coffee and friendly staff. We ordered a cappuccino and a mocha. Both were excellent, well-crafted drinks. Our son had a slice of fresh baked banana bread and he promptly devoured it. Local roasted and made products. Thanks! read more

This is my favorite local coffee shop. Excellent friendly service, clean and cozy environment, and a wide variety of reasonably priced food and beverages. If you want a real treat, ask for an affogatto (scoop of vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso on top). You won't regret it. :) read more

I love this coffee shop. I stop in literally every day before work. Everyone is so nice and the coffee is pretty top notch. Its an open, refreshing, chic relaxed feel. I chose this place even when its out of the way. read more

This place is great. The decor is warm and inviting. The staff is so friendly. And their beans are good. I look forward to watching this place kick ass. read more

Normandy Park finally has an excellent coffee option! The atmosphere is open and airy and cheerful - and family friendly! I'll be frequenting Empire instead of the other local option. read more

I'm so glad i found a coffee shoppe that is aesthetically pleasing and kid friendly. Sometimes it's hard to find a place that has the best of both worlds. Especially around the SeaTac area. This venue is spacious and has a little barista section for kids play with. This was the highlight, my son made a little friend and I was able to get some work done. read more

Not only does empire serve some of the best coffee in the greater Seattle area, they have been exemplary with COVID-19 precautions. Empire employees have been gloved and masked since the very beginning of quarantine. Thank you Empire!! They have an excellent selection of alternative milks, many delicious snacks including gluten-free options, and are a kid friendly establishment. If you're in Burien/Normandy Park/DesMoines, look no further, your new favorite coffee place is right here! If you're from outside the area, drive a little further, you'll be glad you did! read more

Their coffee is always great, and the woman working is always extremely friendly. Happy to have this business in the area.

Great coffee! Very well put together especially for a new concept and business. A great addition to the Normandy Park Community!

The shop has modern decor which makes it look nice from the outside but once you get past that there are fruit flies where the pastries are kept, with overpriced items on their menu, and use club soda in addition to their red bull to give you a bigger size without the product. read more

I gotta give a 5 star shout out to our favorite barista TRACY! I have lived in the neighborhood for a little over a year with a new born... coffee has become quite essential... Tracy not only goes above and beyond on the quality of coffee... but she remembered my baby daughters name from day 1! I come in about 2-3 days per week and my baby charlotte always is greeted with her first name and laughter! When Tracy is in it feels like stopping by a friends or family for a cup of coffee which will always bring us back! read more