Really cute spot in Hoboken! Was staying in an Airbnb nearby and went there twice for coffee and breakfast pastries. Great vibe, great customer service, great coffee. read more

Stumbled upon this cute coffee shop and immediately noticed the long but fast moving line which is a good sign! They're a true one stop shop for coffee lovers, offering great service, delicious hot latte, and a plethora of bean options for home brewing. I loved that they have a machine to grind the beans right there, plus they sell various card games, tea, and coffee appliances. The cost is also very reasonable. The Downside: I was disappointed they don't make cold brew. My iced coffee had a slight French vanilla or sweet note which isn't to my personal taste, but overall, they are definitely worth checking out for the quality beans and unique selection! read more

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Absolutely adorable coffee shop with so many different coffees and teas to choose from. They had many speciality lattes, so I went with a Milky Way iced latte for my very first one. I don't know if my order was misheard or not, but this didn't taste like there was any additional flavors put in. Moreover, it had a very burnt aftertaste. Hoping this was a one off, and my next order will be better. read more

Worst matcha of my life, handed me back a cup of milk after i asked three times for extra matcha.

I came in and there was a long line, but it moved quickly. It was super cool to see the variety of coffee beans they offered. If I liked coffee, I would definitely buy some. The coffee bags everywhere made it a super vibey place. I got a pumpkin chai latte, but I also couldn't really taste the pumpkin. There was also a little too much cinammon or maybe it was pumpkin spice topping- it had me coughing. read more

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Great local business, the fresh coffee tastes absolutely phenomenal. I would definitely just go if you're interested in getting some fresh coffee for your morning cup of joe routine. read more

Empire Coffee is my absolute favorite coffee shop in Hoboken, hands down! I regret not going there more often when I lived just around the corner, but now that I'm out of town, it's a must-stop every time I visit family. I make it a point to grab a coffee a day while I'm home--it's that good. The staff at Empire is wonderful--always friendly and genuinely happy to be there, which makes the whole experience even better. Their positive energy is contagious and brightens up my mood every time I walk in. I have nothing but amazing things to say about Empire Coffee. If you're in Hoboken and haven't been, you're missing out! read more

I've been buying coffee from Empire Coffee & Tea Company - in the stores and online - for a few years. I had a disappointing experience when I recently made a special trip to Hoboken on a weekday afternoon to replenish my coffee supplies. When I've stopped into the store in the past, if they were out of stock on our preferred blends -- the friendly folks behind the counter were always quick to pull the recipe and mix up a fresh batch for us using the ingredients in the store or recommend a suitable alternative with a similar flavor profile. They always wanted us to walk away from the store satisfied. In most cases, we've enjoyed those recommendations enough to switch up our subsequent orders. On this most recent visit, when I asked for six pounds of our current favorite coffee blend, the employee behind the counter said, "We don't have that in the store.. No, we can't make it here.. You'll need to order that on the website." No offer to blend it up from the beans that were readily available in the store; no recommendation of another similar blend. They didn't seem to care whatsoever whether or not we bought anything, even though we were planning to drop $100 on coffee beans and instead walked out grumbling. We went home and ordered the coffee from their website. I'm hoping the folks behind the counter were just having a busy day.. and the quality and service we've come to appreciate isn't going to change for the worse. I'm also giving credit to an actively engaged owner, who reached out to me to address this right away and make sure I was satisfied. read more

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We loved the Arnold Palmer. The team was really nice and the atmosphere was very inviting. Great vibe! My only suggestion is updating the menu to digital or print. The white board is whimsical but harder to read when you have a couple people in front of you. read more

This place is the best. The Big Eddy blend is absolutely awesome. I will not drink anything but. Good work guys. FYI been drinking this blend for years. KM read more

Great spot for coffee and pastries before walking around Washington St! I ordered the iced Nutella coffee and my friend ordered the frozen hot chocolate. Both drinks were wonderful! Staff was so kind and helpful! read more

Not a fan!! I had a basic cappuccino that was burnt and didn't taste like coffee at all! My friend had the same to say about her cappuccino as well! There was a great assortment of coffee beans and a grinder to purchase some fresh coffee but what I was served was far from it!! I was hoping to give this place another chance but I was also sold an expired peanut butter chocolate cups!!! I was really looking forward to my chocolate with my hot drink on this cold day, but my candy was disgustingly old and had odd texture- I ended up throwing it out and just chugged my coffee while it was warm. I did not have a good experience and while they may have a great assortment or coffee beans and chocolate knick knacks, this place feel short for me. read more

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The air has an excellent coffee smell and there are surprisingly diverse offerings on shelves and on the menu. Mentioning the separate entrance and exit doors might may be one of those 2020 things that makes my Yelp reviews less cheerful, but it's also a sign of Empire's attention to detail. The Mexican spice coffee is an awesome mocha-adjacent concoction with ingredients including cinnamon. I'm glad I visited Empire today instead my earlier plan to go to a large chain (not THAT one the other one). read more

Empire Coffee & Tea Company - Mexican spice coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Super cute coffee/tea shop! Stopped by for a quick coffee but ended up spending ~10 minutes in here looking at their mugs and tea options. I got the pumpkin spiced latte and my friend got the blue butterfly mango (such a pretty indigo purple color). My pumpkin spiced latte was so creamy and delicious and my friend's blue butterfly mango was floral and refreshing - highly recommend both! read more

Empire Coffee & Tea Company - Blue butterfly mango (left) and pumpkin spiced latte (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Since we are all brewing at home these days, I thought the spot where I've been getting my beans from deserved lots of extra praise. The past month or two (how long have we been inside for?) their coffee beans have been getting me through the day. My go-to is the Starry Night blend but since we have nothing but time, I've gotten a bit more adventurous and usually get a second bag of something different. The second runner up is probably the Uncle Paulie's Favorite. Note: the butterscotch coffee will make your entire house smell like butterscotch. They are doing everything they can to keep themselves and their customers safe and I definitely appreciate it. They have 6 foot tape markings along the floor, all employees are wearing gloves and masks and if you use a card they don't ask you to touch anything to sign. The biggest thing is that they are lucky enough to have two doors, so the front door is for entering the store while they ask customers to leave through the back door. No one is ever walking past one another this way and you never feel crowded. Thank you for keeping me spirits and my energy up, Empire! read more

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I am obsessed with Empire, I have been here multiple times their coffees and hot chocolates are the best for chilly weather. The workers are extremely nice and super helpful. I recommend them to anyone looking for coffee beans or a nice drink. read more

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The only reason you should be going to Starbucks instead of Empire Coffee is if you have a leftover gift card from Christmas. The service, prices, and quality are unbeatable. If you're looking for a tasty hot drink, get the white lavender latte. If you're looking for a cold coffee fix, get the Mexican spicy coffee. I can't believe how reasonable the prices are! This is my new regular coffee spot. read more

Love the smell when you enter the coffee shop! The staff is super friendly and there are so many drink options to choose from. The Mexican spiced iced coffee is delicious would totally recommend that. I've had macchiatos and lattes as well and you definitely taste how rich and bold the coffee is in those drinks. read more

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The best coffee in town. Amazing service, a variety of flavors, and affordable prices given the price of coffee nowadays. I also love their muffins and pastries. I come here nearly every other day. read more

I ordered a large super food tea. The counter person told me it had flavors of pineapple and a list of other things. First off, the tea was so weak there was almost no flavor. Definitely not a strong brew nor a strong infusion. Secondly, I realized there was a small bug in my drink. read more

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I will NEVER go anywhere else. This shop is a game changer. The beans are fantastic and high quality with a reasonable price tag. I bought half a pound of the Kahlúa and cream +amaretto. Total was 12$ which is incredibly fair and they grind it the way you like. Their coffee to go is also A+ and so affordable. I had the Mexican coffee cold, mochachino cold, and iced coffee of the day several times. All were like at max $4 and DELICIOUS. Safe to say I go here numerous times. The staff is also incredibly helpful and friendly. I couldn't say enough good things about this place. And they have even a wide selection of tea (Japanese, French, British, herbal), biscuits, specialty spreads, and fancy mugs for purchase. read more

TL;DR: best in Hoboken for decades. Go here. A mom-and-pop coffee shop that roasts and flavors its own beans! They've been doing it in Hoboken for decades and have a dedicated following--they've been my coffee shop of choice for over 15 years, even though the number of competitors seems to have exploded, and for good reasons. The shop wouldn't be out of place in the Mission District of San Francisco--friendly, unpretentious, cozy, and a little Bohemian. With over 30 bags of of different coffee roasts, blends, and flavors available every day, including seasonal flavors that change every 6 weeks or so. They have daily deliveries of fresh local pastries (I'm a fan of the scones, which are barely sweetened, as nature intended!), and all of the gear you'd ever need to brew their beans at home however you prefer: Chemex slow-pouring, stove-top espresso pots, etc. Sleeper hit: they might have the most extensive selection of loose teas in Hoboken, by the exit door past the counter. Oolong, white-tip green tea, jasmine, Assam, sencha, herbal teas (tisanes) and some less-common choices. Naturally, they have at least as many choices of bagged tea, as well. read more

I have been driving past this colorful little corner shop for almost two years and was excited to finally get in to check it out and try their lattes I had been reading about on here. Upon entering, I was very pleasantly surprised by the HUGE assortment of coffee blends displayed openly with tags and descriptions of each roast. Further, beyond the register bar to the left is the Tea room which has another HUGE selection of Teas displayed on racks in glass jars. I opted for the red velvet cake latte and requested it be a little less sweet. The server, although diligent in explaining the composition of their specialty 'Famous Funky' lattes, was not very friendly. Beyond that, I had anticipated based on their fun and whimsical outdoor decor that it would be a cozy, cute coffee shop to enjoy my latte in and possibly open up my laptop to pump out a few emails. It was quite disappointing that they have such minimal and uncomfortable seating even though they have space for better/more with their large sidewalk space/terrace in front outside and inside. The bathroom was also not nice. All in all it is a coffee shop that has a large eclectic variety of teas and beans, but if you choose a prepared drink by their baristas, plan on taking it TO GO. read more

An eye-catching corner boutique with a great variety of tea offerings for the tea enthusiast among other things. While the chai latte proved to be exceptionally good, the North Yorkshire 'Assam tea' complimented by German chocolate - with a hint of rum, raisin, and hazelnut - call for some fine afternoon tea in Hoboken. read more

It doesn't get better than Empire! Fresh roasted coffee with so many amazing blends, single origin and amazingly nice staff? Sign me up! Here I got the Starry Night dark roast that was beautiful. If you don't want to grind your own beans they'll do it for you in house. They also have a bunch of specialty goods from desserts to sauces and just a great little spot in Hoboken! read more

Empire Coffee & Tea Company - Starry Night Whole Bean Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

My absolute favorite cafe to stop by and grab a drink in Hoboken! Such good prices, it smells amazing! And the workers are really nice. The mexican hot chocolate is absolutely delicious. There's usually a line, but it's worth it!! read more

Been going to this spot for years! Favorite coffe place ever!!! Always friendly staff and a variety of fresh good coffee. Their espresso is for sure the best in the area. Totally recommend! read more

Ridiculously Awesome selection of fine Roasted beans to try. Highly recommend For your caffeinated needs Also try the tea! read more

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Loved the smell of this place instantly! Dunkin' Donuts won't even beat their prices. I got a large iced toasted marshmallow coffee with soy. There was a line on a Sunday morning which I expected. Nice outdoor seating for warmer months. Will be going here for any sugar kick I have in the future!! read more

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Cute little shop with fairly large selection of roasted beans. Made the assumption that the coffee drinks would be equally impressive. Small cappuccino consisted of a weak shot and a large dollop of foam. Insult to injury, not particularly friendly service. Me thinks not. read more

Love their Mexican spiced coffee! There's just so many flavors going on but they blend together really well. Also, even when you walk by the coffee shop, there's such a great smell of coffee. read more

Cute little coffee shop off busy Washington in Hoboken. You are hit with the aroma of coffee beans as soon as you walk in due to the display of coffee available for purchase. They have a standard coffee menu, with a few seasonal/daily specials or blends and when you purchase beans they will happy grind them for you they way you need (Keurig, drip, French press). While they do have tables both inside and out, the seating is scarce, so I would suggest taking your purchases to go or sitting out in the nearby park if it's nice. read more

Empire Coffee & Tea Company - Coffee bean selection - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Kayla is incredible and makes the best coffees! Love to start my morning with Empire because of her expertise and kindness! read more

Empire Coffee & Tea Company - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

This used to be one of the best coffee shops in Hoboken a few years ago. About a year or two ago they got all new baristas and the quality went way downhill. I've tried to give them a few chances but today was my last straw. Every time I order an iced latte the drink looks like water-y mud and tastes even worse than it looks. I can't speak to the actual coffee beans that they have available for purchase but I've heard that leaving beans out in the open like that severely affects their flavor and quality. Save your money and walk a few blocks in either direction for Mojo Coffee instead. read more

Super cute ! And the coffee is amazing I couldn't believe how yummy it was+ super fast! Lots of coffee inside for sale!

Stopped in once when I was visiting family in the area, and I've been ordering by mai (we're in Maryland) ever since. Excellent selection of beans. Great prices. Unlike most places they sell a full pound for less than other folks charge for a 12-14 oz. bag. Helpful and friendly on the phone. Everything I've bought has matched the roast they stated on the website. The last two bags I bought, according to my kitchen scale, were actually 17 ounces each. read more

Stopped by Empire Coffee on a cold winter morning and was extremely satisfied with my order. I was recommended to try the Mexican Spice special as an Iced Coffee lover, and I was not dissapointed. It was a surprising blend of Cinnamon and Nutmeg which made for a nice Christmas-like brew. I highly recommend you try this option if you're an iced coffee fanatic like me! read more

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Empire is our go to coffee spot and has been for at least the past 10 years. They have a HUGE variety of beans, teas, and even decaf beans! Their flavors are all so unique and yummy! We love the staff and see them multiple times a day.. because.. coffee is life! read more

What a wonderful little discovery! A fantastic coffee shop just out of the way from the hustle and bustle of Washington street with a great selection of fresh beans from all over the world. They had a lot of flavored beans, like Graham Cracker, and Salted Caramel, which I don't go for. But they did have a variety of strains from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Costa Rica, Columbia, and many others. No Yirgacheffe--but that's ok! The service was great, and the shop had a nice little area to sit outside. I have another great spot for fresh beans to choose from for my various blends. I'm a happy camper! read more

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My boyfriend recently moved two blocks away from Empire and I couldn't be happier. When you first walk in, you're quickly greeted by the friendly staff. There are over 30 varieties of roasted coffee beans, both flavored and unflavored, lining one side of the wall and coffee makers/teas/snacks lining the other side. When we told them that we were looking to buy a pound of coffee beans, one of the staff members enthusiastically came around the counter to help us. She thoroughly explained the different types of roast they have and helped steer us in the right direction based on our preferences. We decided to get 1 pound of the winter wonder blend at $7.99/lb and asked for it medium ground. We've also stopped by for quick cups of coffee in the morning before work and have never been disappointed. We're so excited to keep coming back for more ground coffee once we finish the pound we picked up! read more

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