Empire Tea and Coffee
About
Coffee & Tea
Price Range : $11-30 ($$)
Location
Adress: 22 Broadway, Newport, RI 2840
Phone: (401) 619-1388
Work Hours
Business info
- turned_in_notHealth Score93 out of 100
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- credit_cardAccepts Credit CardsYes
- local_parkingParkingStreet
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- volume_upNoise LevelAverage
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingYes
- wifiWi-FiFree
- turned_in_notDogs AllowedYes
- fastfoodCatersNo
- turned_in_notGood for WorkingNo
- turned_in_notGender Neutral RestroomsYes
Reviews
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Morgan C.
Wow! I spend an embarrassing amount of time and money here, so I guess an update is in order! As we've expounded here before, Empire Tea and Coffee is a rad little cafe nestled right in the heart of Broadway, Newport's answer to NYC's Greenwich Village. Since I last regaled you with the wonderments of this fantastic place, many things have changed! First of all, I discovered that I LOVE NITRO COLD BREW! Zomg. I am even more of a trash millennial than I was before! And I say that with complete pride, because Empire's nitro is amazing. Tasty and smooth with hints of deep cocoa flavor (all the beans are roasted in-house), no day is complete without a tall glass of caffeinated goodness. It's also reasonably priced, so your wallet will be happy, too!
They've also majorly updated their food offerings to included locally made baked goods delivered fresh daily! A new partnership with Knead Donuts, based out of Providence, is particularly winsome, and features sizable and filling crullers in classic and unique flavors. You can't go wrong with a simple vanilla glazed donut, where the fresh vanilla bean shines through, and if you're in the mood for something fun and Instagram friendly, the strawberry shortcake donut is a wacky nod to my favorite childhood ice cream treat! PS: All donuts are half price after 2 PM. You're welcome for that tidbit of info! :) They also have partnered with Providence Bagels to supply even more doughy goodness. The offerings range from the ever-popular "Everything" bagel, to weirder creations like the "Cookie Monster", which is colored blue and stuffed with Oreo pieces.
Service is routinely excellent, with attentive, fun, and personable baristas serving up the extensive menu of drinks and grub. There's literally no better place in the world than the outdoor tables, where you get a front row seat to the colorful characters that make Broadway what it is. Coffee and a show - just my perfect way to start the day! -
Arlind M.
Really good coffee shop. We recently went there during a weekend visit and the coffee was really good. There are enough seats in the cafe. There are also some cool chairs near the windows to spend time sipping a cup of coffee. Would highly recommend this place.
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Colton C.
Good coffee! Very accommodating for people like me that doesn't like dairy! We ordered:
-medium roast coffee with almond milk
-hot cocoa with whipped cream
-nitro cold brew
We all loved these and appreciated a trendy little coffee shop and nice employees!! :))) -
Becky R.
Bubble Tea with Popping Bubbles - stopped into Empire tea this week and was excited to see Thai Tea on the menu with an option for popping bubbles. Always up for an adventure I added the fruity bubbles to my Thai tea and was pleasantly surprised. Highly recommend the popping bubbles. Thanks!
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Amy R.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! Delicious caprese sandwich and awesome bubble tea. I love that they have so many flavor options for the bubble tea and you can choose iced black OR green tea. Staff has been friendly every time I've been in and the service is quick for such a popular place! If you're in the area, I would recommend a stop in!