Very nice atmosphere, I like that they don't sell liquor. The man who helped us Jesús was kind and very knowledgeable. The place is classy and has nice decor and it's very modern without being corny. The crowd was not large but it was a good social environment, very peaceful with some awesome music. Hookah was smooth and lasted a long time. read more

My girlfriend and I came to have hookah and the vibes where so awesome! We felt very comfortable and it was a calm environment. The hookah was on point and the hookah packer was great. Thank you for the awesome experience guys read more

This is my favorite hookah lounge! The vibe is very relaxing. They have dozens of these really comfortable couches that are arranged in a way that it feels like there are these separated sections in this one big room. I've never had trouble getting a space for myself and friends even when it's kind of busy on a Friday or Saturday night. The staff is also super nice and will help with flavor decisions and suggestions on stronger flavors or what flavors to mix. Sometimes when it's busier, it can be slower or take a while to get help with new coals/a new flavor. Pricing is very reasonable. Usually I'll spend approximately $20 on the hookah for a couple hours. When it's less busy, you can stretch it out more and enjoy the couches. read more

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I've been coming here with my friends for a couple of months now, and unerringly it is a wonderful experience every single time. The staff is delightful, friendly and very knowledgeable about hookah. The shisha selection is superb, and always at peak freshness. The atmosphere is chill, music always on point and the comfiest couches in the valley, with neat tables that can be rearranged around your hookah. Empire is by far my favorite bar in AZ. read more

Came here as a beginner in smoking hookah, and I loved it! The employees that work that night suggested many different flavors and educated me on hookah, which was awesome! The spot was such a vibe! They played Hella music that I liked The only thing that I would suggest to a beginner, hookah smoker is bring a jacket at least when it's cold outside, they leave the doors open to let the smoke out. read more

Best hookah lounge the owners really cares about his customers and the employees always have great recommendations! My favorite flavor is Kashmir Black + Cane Mint read more

Gabe is the man. Super personable, knows his stuff and great hookah. He's proud of what he's built and rightfully so. Recommend!

My husband and I found this spot from a hookah Facebook group that we are apart of and they recommended this spot to us. We've tried other hookah lounges in the area and none compare to this place. Seriously the best hookah and the owner and Kaylee are some of the nicest people ever. They're very personable and made us feel right at home. I wish I lived here because I'd be a regular. They play good music as well. They check up on us frequently and we're on top of it with the coals. Decently priced too. Chill spot. read more

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Great customer service and amazing hookah! Staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

Came here from out of town and was impressed by the hookah. Haley hooked me up with an double apple hookah which was so clean and hit really smooth. Immediately, she gives us great service and is super knowledgeable. To credit the owner and employees, ALL the hookahs looked EXCEPTIONALLY well maintained and clean! I was shook. Prices were really reasonable as well. Atmosphere was relaxing/ chill, really dark with LED lights and some cool artwork. They have a pool table too! Music was mostly hip hop/rap and I loved that. This is more of a kickback and hang hookah lounge than a get turnt/party lounge. I wish they had alcohol, but it was still a great time. Next time I am in town, I'll for sure come back here. Give this place a try! read more

First time visiting and I liked the vibe of the place. Music was not loud at all which was good. Def not a turn up place more so a vibe and chill place. I hated that they didn't serve liquor, but over had a nice experience. Prices were reasonable as well. read more

Great customer service! As a hookah enthusiast would recommend Empire hookah. From the hookah to the products that are used can't beat it. Regal hookahs with a hookah john bowl with a cloud lotus! Can't beat it! read more

Gabe the owner is the heart of the place! Been coming here now for years and it's getting better and better!! He had updated the look and it's so comfortable and welcoming to come and smoke. The employees are also amazing; reflective of Gabe and his management skills! I highly recommend the place! read more

Came here while my cousins were in town. We were just trying to find a close spot to my house. Walked in, staff was so super friendly. Met the owner and he was the coolest guy. Good atmosphere, really good hookah, good music, and nice staff. What more could you want? read more

First off this establishment has one the cleanest bathrooms I've ever been in for a bar/lounge, it's important lol. But in all honestly the vibe is beyond relaxing and unmatched and probably one of my favorite places to chill in The Valley. They have the perfect selection of hookah flavors that caters to those who are occasional smokers to those who a little more advanced. The Premium brand flavors are no joke, jack! In all, it's a cool lowkey spot to smoke some hookah read more

The best shisha hands down. You will not leave here disappointed. It's a chill vibe with a great mix of music to get you in the mood to smoke a few bowls. read more

Found this place on yelp during a work trip to AZ and came in to smoke some hookah while getting some work done. Great experience, very nice owner, and great hookah! read more

First time visiting and will for sure be back! In a little strip mall that you can almost miss it but worth the trek. Gabe is a great guy and fun to talk to - our conversations led to finding out we have mutual acquaintances. There is a chill vibe, nice and dark and a great selection of al fakher sheesha. Be sure to bring cash. read more

This place was honestly the best hookah lounge we've been to since we've moved to Phoenix I would recommend it to anyone. The staff member was more than helpful serving us and gave us great flavor recommendations. Definitely coming back! read more

This place is to go to chill and vibe the owner gabe was chill to talk to and place was nice will totally come back

Hands-down by far the best hookah bar I've ever visited in my entire life. Seriously the Hookah is on fire, the staff is amazing, the owner Gabe and the manager Kaylee are amazing people. I've been coming here for two years and I've never once had a bad hookah if anything it gets better and better. The place is big and great for all occasions.I've had several birthday parties at Empire Hookah and continue to give them business. I promise you you won't regret coming here. read more

Great experience!!! The hookah is top notch, I brought my bf an experienced hookah smoker and he loved it!!!

Empire the best hookah lounge in the world no one is touching them nor they hookah number 1. Also Kayleeeedayleeeeee best worker on this planet she make me feel like I'm her other brother and part of her family truly love her and vibes and hospitality that she brings in and the crew not going to lie I wish I was on the crew everyone got love for for each other which I like. read more

This isn't your typical hookah lounge, this place is very chill and relaxing! Everyone js so nice and helpful. The guy who runs the place really acknowledged us and helped us chose a very good mix. The music is always on point and not crazy loud like other places. This is the place to definitely be at. read more

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Great smooth Hookah! & great customer service. Very chill laidback vibes. I will be coming by again!

This place is the spot! Gabe is the owner and is such a down to earth and chill guy. Always walks around and makes sure everything is going well or tasting good. They even start your hookah for you which is just an added bones. Good vibes all around and Kenny makes a mean bowl! Such good flavor and so smooth, definitely recommend. read more

Great Hookah bar! Gabe the owner is awesome and the girls that work here are great! Great prices, cook atmosphere, great music and good selection of flavors! I come here often after work to relax and close out my day and I honestly look forward to it. Can't recommend enough! Come by! read more

The owner is amazing and the hookah is phenomenal. Highly recommend this place is comfortable to be at. Culturally diverse and accepting towards everyone. Definitely my new spot. read more

It was ok! I was seated, then forgotten about. Once I was able to get the attention of a server, the hookah came out incredibly fast, but once again I was forgotten as nobody came to change my coals the entire time I was there (1.5 hours). I wish I could have rated this place higher, it was an interesting spot with a fun vibe but service was just subpar. read more

This place is awesome...I am from San Diego and now a GCU student and I have to say I'm impressed...not just with the place or the great customer service from the owner Gabe himself....but the hookahs hit like no other place I been too...and there are clean ...no headaches...best of all for all you students ...ASU downtown...GCU....you can take your laptop and finish your papers or annoying DQ's there...only $15 for an Amazing hookah experience...can't beat it. Tell Gabe the guy in the 392 charger sent you...you won't be disappointed. read more

Love the selection, affordable and chill, music isn't too loud and you can really chill, I come here on weekends when I have free time. Atmosphere is friendly. Highly recommend. read more

Great vibes and freat music chill spot but needs some new employees cause some of the girls they had here are rude but thankfully another guy came to help us and changed our whole perspective on this joint read more

I was forced to come smoke against my will and I totally loved it! Being that I quit years ago and I cannot say not to peer pressure, I smoked this delicious thing. I did think the music was about much, with a good gay decorator (me?) and some marketing this place be a fun place to hang out. Cute family and a local business, how can you go wrong? read more

First time at a hookah lounge and I'm glad that it was here! The employee's are very nice and friendly. The music is also nice and they listen to what the customers want. Very good atmosphere and just a all around cool plave read more

Looked up hookah lounges closest to me on Yelp and Empire was it. Looked at pics online and reviews and decided to give it a try. Upon arrival, I was apprehensive to go inside as this is not your typical nor traditional middle eastern hookah lounge. This is, what I'll call a "new wave" hookah lounge owned and operated by locals who enjoy smoking hookah and are hookah enthusiasts. After the preliminary judgement and ordering of our grape mint and lemon mint hookahs, we were pleasantly surprised of the quality and overall taste. Nothing less than excellent!!! 4 stars for service and great hookah. The place was dark and no food/snacks served that I was aware of - knocking this down to 4 stars in my book. If you want excellent hookah and friendly service, make your way to Empire. If you're looking for traditional hookah lounges with food service and traditional music - this is not the place. read more

I love this spot, it's my hookah home. It's always chill or lit. Kaylee and Mark are my favorites. And yes that girl's name is KAYLEE. Come check it out and come fuck with the spot! read more

It used to be a cool place dope paintings everywhere low lights chill music but now it looks kinda under renovation and run down plus they made me buy two hookahs even tho in my group I was the only one smoking it was a huge cash grab from them for no reason at all. I miss the old empire read more

Recently have came here twice with my girlfriend and the staff is very knowledgeable and helpfull. Took good care of us making sure we had everything we needed. The music is not bad either. Try their minty hookah flavors. Bomb! read more

Closing time says 3 but they close at 2 apparently. They refused to serve me and my friends. They were more into playing pool and smoking hookahs that they set up for themselves than taking care of paying customers. It seems like they were more interested in taking care of themselves. read more

Went on a Thursday night. Stayed through closing. Asked for more coals and waited over 30 minutes for new ones. Highly disappointing. The guy said he would be right there and went to sit at his hookah and forgot about us I guess. And we paid extra for a pineapple bowl. Won't be back. Been to plenty of hookah bars and got terrible service here. read more