A great family run business, we go here almost every weekend for lunch, often taking out subs to feed our local nursery workers. Everything on the menu is delicious and made with such fresh ingredients and care. Everyone that comes in is known by name, and enjoys chatting with the staff! Clearly a must-go place for subs, pizza, breakfast, and authentic Persian food! read more

Stopped by to pick up pizza since it's 8 minutes from our house. Appreciated the nice owner and the fact that he made fresh pizzas for me and that they were still warm when I got home. It was a little thicker than we're used to, but it was still good. Place is convenience store that sells liquor, hot food, even a separate fridge for tackle. I will return back to try a cheesesteak and/or burger. read more

Empire Cafe - Delis Near Me - Brookeville, Maryland

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REALLY GOOD PHILLY CHEESE STEAK!!! Everyone I have encountered who works here is kind and attentive. As bonus they have a small market that you can find drinks, snacks, milk etc. read more

I took a different route home from work this morning and needed something for lunch. This place popped up so I called and ordered a turkey sub. It was ready in 10 minutes which was fantastic. The sub was delicious and this will now be my top choice for subs. It remind me of the subs I get when I visit home up in Buffalo. Definitely recommend! read more

the people that work here are incredibly rude, unhelpful and arrogant. There are too many other delis that deserve my patronage

every time it's the older man he's so kind and everything comes out great ! but every time its been an older lady she's extremely rude and food is not good . Also I really loved the Hamburger sub that was definitely my go to. I'm sad yall got rid of it, but i'll definitely give this place a shot again as it's super local and family owned but i do hope the lady gets nicer read more

Stopped here for take out on the way to Waredaca Brewery. Food was excellent. Took a little while to make so I recommend ordering ahead. We had the spaghetti and meatballs and lamb gyro. Both were delicious. It does look like their menu has shrunk and prices have gone up but still overall decent value. Posting photos of current menu for reference. read more

Empire Cafe - Menú July 2022 - Delis Near Me - Brookeville, Maryland

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Had a warm Italian cold cut sub which was amazing. Will definitely be back to try other sandwiches

Ahmed (the Owner) is cool. Food is really good. Plenty of beer/wine to choose from as well. Pizza is ok in a pinch. read more

Charged $6 for a chicken breakfast sandwich. It was a burnt frozen chicken piece, cut into slivers and shoved in a dry stale bun. Told them the sandwich wasn't even edible, they offered no refund or words for that matter, just smiled and waved as I walked out the door. read more

Had a nice visit to this stop off of Damascus Road. This little store seems to have everything from fishing tackle, bait, wine, and food. There are about four tables where you can eat and the menu had a wide variety ranging from chicken kabobs to pizza and breakfast. The food was made to order and the spices and ingredients well worth the wait. Great place to stop and relax when you are hungry. read more

Empire Cafe - Delis Near Me - Brookeville, Maryland

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I live this place! The pizza cheesesteak is amazing I always seem to get that. Service is great as well. They have everything you need in one place! read more

Empire Cafe - Pizza cheesesteak yea it's one of those days lol - Delis Near Me - Brookeville, Maryland

Very good food. The owner is so sweet and nice. Once your in there enough he knows you and says hi by your name. Great place to get a lot of different things. Great selection of food, beer and wine. Inside is clean and shelves are always stocked. read more

Avoid this place... no public restroom even after I purchased something. Unfortunately this is the only convenience store in the area. Only a table or two to sit w counter service. Hopefully they will learn to serve customers on the road. read more

Empire Cafe - Unfriendly restaurant - Delis Near Me - Brookeville, Maryland

DON'T ask to use the Bathroom or ask to buy food if You're of COLOR! You'll be told NO to both.

Very friendly owners. Stopped here on the way to Waredaca Brewery. Delicious chicken cheesesteak. My bread was perfect. It was better than Jersey Mikes and Brew Belly in my opinion. My boyfriend got a gyro and some baklava. It was delicious. Prices were good. Place is super clean and masks are required. We will return! read more

Anyone who rates this place poorly obviously can't appreciate the charm and quality of a small family owned business. I love this place! My friend introduced me to their food and I was hooked ever since! I love the pizza and cheese steaks here! They cook everything to perfection and you can really taste the quality of their products. Wait times might be longer than your average shop but keep in mind, it's family owned and the owner cooks everything fresh! The cafe is super clean and well maintained. Their prices are very affordable too! The only downfall to some folks might be the location. It's located in Brookeville but this shouldn't be too far for anyone living in Olney. Either way, it's worth the drive and parking is quite convenient. Give them a chance, you won't regret it! Thanks Ahmed for an awesome meal once again!! read more

Empire Deli has fresh-made pizza, delicious and impressively-high-quality deli sandwiches, and a convenience store that has a wide array of snacks and household supplies. I got an Italian sub that was on par with Jersey Mike's (definitely better than Subway), and the Mrs. got a cheese and veggie pizza. Both were delicious, and the owner is a nice guy. There appears to be no other food options in a half-hour radius, so this is an especially worthwhile stop if you're visiting Patuxent River State Park or another attraction in this rural neighborhood. read more

This place needs HELP! Literally! Someone need a job? The guy at the counter did not know how much a fountain soda was... He kept asking the guy behind the grill, Hey Achmed, how much is a soda? Achmed how do you print a receipt? Achmed how much are these Skittles? It was sad. Anyway, when you open a convenience store across for one (Sunshine Store) In a rural area and try to snake their customers away. I just was buying something there because I brought a lady to use the bathroom. If you're after a fat burger or a BLT that is piled with bacon look across the street. Sunshine Store, absolute dive and burgers better than Five Guys... read more

Just left Empire. In spite of reinstituted MoCo mask requirements and a sign on the door "Please wear a mask", the woman behind the counter was maskless, as were 4 patrons sitting at the table (not eating). I will not be back. read more

I've been using Empire Café market for five years now I'm always very satisfied with the pizza and the cheesesteak sandwich it's my go to place in Brookville for carry out or a quick lunch. read more

Local legend. Guy runs the whole place by himself. If you live around here you know sunshine, love that place but when empire came I almost never hit shine anymore. Always empire. Great breakfast, solid dinner and lunch. Come back from hunting and get a BEC for like $4.50 or something. Great spot great owner read more

I've passed this place countless times on my drive home from D.C.--very glad I finally stopped in for some pizza. It's a solid Greek/New England style pizza (round, thinner dough crust, cooked in the pizza pan). I haven't seen this style much in Maryland (Pizza Palace in Towson and Timbuktu in Hanover are the only spots that come to mind). Sauce is tasty as are cheese and toppings--very pleased to see Empire uses fresh mushrooms! (Ledo is my go-to pizza but I don't bother getting their awful bloated gray canned mushrooms). read more

I ordered the Monster Burger special. It was one of the best burgers I have ever had! My fries were really good too. This place looks like a family-run little spot. The type of business you can feel good about spending your money at. They have a very broad menu. I will definitely be back. read more

The best burger EVAH!! My hubby and I thought it was even better than the Sunshine General Store which has awesome burgers too. Very nice owner too. Highly recommend. read more

Best cheesesteak in the area and a great chicken cheesesteak too. Also love the cheeseburger sub and fries. Service is always friendly.

This place and clean and nice. I'm not a huge fan of the food but they always have something I need to grab on the way home. The owner is super nice. His wife isn't my favorite...don't order food when she's working. Her food isn't good at all. They have a lot to offer for a quick grab and go. read more

A nice convenience store and cafe that serves freshly made breakfast, sandwiches and pizza. The omelettes are delicious and served with tasty home fries and toast, just like you would get at a diner. My favorite sandwich is the turkey gyro loaded with lettuce, big slices of tomato and tzatziki sauce. The pizza is better than one might expect. They have a good selection of gourmet potato chips and a variety of beverages, including fresh squeezed lemonade and snowballs in the summertime. Ahmed, the owner is always accommodating and friendly. I like to play the lottery while waiting for my order. read more

This place might not look like much, but let me tell ya, this place has bomb ass fries, onion rings, gyros, and cheesesteaks. Their menu is extensive and based on how good our food was, I'm excited to try more next time we're back! read more

You would never believe that a convenience store and restaurant have the best hamburgers and Fries you could ever want. I was shocked how fresh and tasty and how large the burger was! The meat is so fresh and huge. I am so picky about my Burgers and Fries and I promise you, you will not be disappointed. I called the place and told them how amazing everything was and I will surel be back. read more

This place is a one man show but the service is great and the breakfast was delicious just as good or better than Bob Evans or a Waffle House. I had the bacon, cheese and egg sandwich. Prefect quick stop in between my son's soccer game. read more

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Best pizza and cheese steak and chicken tenders!!! The owner is really nice and respectful The benefit of family owned businesses. It's clean and neat which I really look for when I am picking a place to eat definitely try it so happy there is food joint in Brookeville!!! read more

Came in on a Saturday evening, nobody else there. I ordered a chicken and vegetable soup and a coffee. Soup was bland, canned chicken noodle served with crackers; coffee is from a Keurig machine, which I didn't mind for $1.59. I waited at the counter to pay for about a minute as the cashier just stood there on her phone without acknowledging me. I had to ask for her attention. Despite the crappy soup and aloof service I'd come try something else another time; they have a huge menu including "Traditional" Middle Eastern dishes like kabobs, abgoosht, and gyros, many breakfast items, subs, and sandwiches. I also noticed that the cashier (who I assume is an owner) perked up and was very friendly when other, local customers came in. Overall I'd say this place is nothing special but not a bad option if you choose the right foods on the menu. read more

I'm here to let the people know that the cheeseburger at Empire Market is SO GOOD! I dare say I prefer it to any other cheeseburger in this intersection. Just putting it out there in case anyone hasn't explored all of the options! read more

Conveniently located in Sunshine MD. Great coffee, breakfast, sandwiches, and pizza. Stop by and say hello, the owners are really friendly. Great for the neighborhood. read more

Sunshine only has two stores and a post office. Both stores serve good food and a place to meet the locals. Empire is newer and has more groceries, snacks, drinks, etc. They are not as well known for their sandwiches, which are the typical. Burgers across the street are famous. Empire would have a hard time competing there. They also have fresh made pizza and gyros. The homemade pies are excellent. The owners are friendly and hard workers. Nice addition to the community. read more

Aside from the fact that everything on the menu tastes really good, the cheesesteak is to die for. Best recipe I've literally ever had. The store is very convenient too! I went in for fishing gear (live bait and hooks) and ended up enjoying a delicious meal. The owner is very friendly and knows how to run a business! 5 star!!!! read more

run by good people. The steak and cheese are delicious. Pizza is about what you would expect-Not great but not bad either. Stop by-you won't regret it. read more

Recently stopped at the Empire Cafe. Once there realized that the friendly couple running the place were the same ones who used to operate Friendship's Pride in West Friendship. I ordered a fountain soda and a Gyro sandwich. Had to wait a few minutes as the sandwich was fresh made to order , but well worth the wait as it was hot and delicious. **Really** good ! Unfortunately my travels don't often take my past the Empire Cafe, but when they do I make a point of stopping in for a Gyro. You should too ! read more

Stopped by to get turkey club. They were out of turkey so thought I'd try their steak and cheese. It was one of the best I've had. Really excellent food and service. They have a few grocery items and a great selection of cold beer. I hear their pizza is great too. read more