My family went for dinner on a Monday night, which kids eat free , for spirit night. Empire supports its community by donating 10% of proceeds to local schools. Upon entering, we were greeted immediately with kindness and a smile. I noticed many take-out orders being picked up by customers. It's a great place if you want to bring your kids sports team after practice or a game. They are very accommodating to large groups. I like how the restaurant is split up, one side is for families and the other is a nice bar with lots of TVs. They have covered outdoor seating that's above most restaurants I've experienced with TVs, as well. Our waitress was very friendly, kind, and helpful. She even turned on cartoons for my toddler on one of the large TVs closest to our booth. The house made ranch dressing is really tasty. I ordered extra to take for my leftovers. If you're not in the mood for a large pizza, they have cheese or pepperoni by the slice available. The slices are BIG! I was only able to eat one slice with my side salad [that was fresh]. The pizza is good for a quick dinner, but not high par. read more

First time trying this pizza today. The crust was great and the pizza was tasty. Ordered pizza today go, will be back so many varieties of pizzas to choose from. Great service and very crowded, definitely a lunch place favorite ! read more

Came to Empires for dinner with friends and decided to sit outside on the patio which it looked like it was gonna start raining and the manager was so nice he made sure to put the covers down before it started so we could still sit outside for the duration of our meal. What I loved about this pizza shop is you can buy by the slice at anytime which is perfect for my daughter because she doesn't like kid size pizzas she loves slices so we got a couple slice and for myself I got the Cajun wrap and pasta salad that were both really good. The Cajun had great heat and the pasta salad was creamy I loved the noodles they used. Definitely would eat here again. read more

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Great food and fast service! Will be back very soon for a convenient lunch. Great wings!

THE BEST and friendliest bartenders ( Kayleigh and Bethany) They get to know their customers and always have your drink ready in a flash. love these girls! read more

We decided to give ourselves a break so we ventured out to Empire Pizza Bar in Mint Hill and I must say it was worth the trip! Our server was Olivia and she was fantastic! She was able to suggest some of the customer favorites on the menu and they were great suggestions. We noticed Olivia continuously checked on all of her tables to make sure they were having a great dining experience. We ordered garlic, parmesan wings, and buffalo wings. Along with a veggie pizza. The wings were accompanied by a house ranch sauce that was so tasty I could have drank a cup of it (lol). The veggie pizza was covered with the freshest vegetables and cheese and it was excellent! We will be back for more. read more

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We have been trying to find a new pizza place, the last few that we've tried just haven't been all that great. So we gave empire pizza a try for takeout and it was really good. The pizza was cooked nicely and all the toppings refresh. One thing that we noticed when ordering pizza is we like mushrooms on our pizza and you could tell they use fresh mushrooms, not canned mushrooms. Also ordered wings on the side and their wings were excellent. Got the hot honey wings and they were just the right amount of sweetness. Have gone back a few times already and really enjoy their pizza. read more

Empire is still a great addition to Mint Hill! We enjoy sitting on the patio, having a few drinks and eating pizza. The service is always great. Their rewards program is very generous and it is tied to your credit card. They do a cornhole tournament on Wednesdays too! read more

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Okay this shit is pathetic. I had a take out order. I paid $18 plus an extra dollar for all flats on a 12 count, got 4 flats and 8 drums. That would be offensive if it weren't for the side of celery. See pictured. These people have no pride read more

Mint Hill - Celery - Pizza Near Me - Mint Hill, North Carolina

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We decided to order pizza and wings from Empire to enjoy while watching the Colorado vs Oregon game. Fortunately, the food lived up to our expectations because the game was a bit of a letdown... lol. Anyway, Empire is a go-to spot for my sister and brother-in-law, and I was just visiting for the weekend. The pizza was genuinely one of the best I've had in a while. As for the wings - OMG, they were fantastic. I'm quite picky about wings; I don't like them too big, and I can't stand if they're over or undercooked. But with Empire, no complaints at all - the wings were delicious. We ordered 20, but honestly, I wish we had gone for more because they were that good. On my next visit, I'll definitely be returning to Empire. They didn't disappoint in the slightest. read more

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The pizza deal is great two slices of pizza but I'm still sitting here stuck waiting on my check:-( I had to ask for a drink refill ..... the Pepsi was mixed perfectly. Overall it was a good experience everyone is friendly read more

I've eaten there several times over the years. I feel as though the quality of the food has been steadily declining. Tonight's dinner was by far the worst. I had spaghetti and meatballs; a very simple dish. I'm confident that it came out of a can. It was very comparable to Chef Boyardee. They served it with bread that looked like it was a slice of sub sandwich bread with some mystery goo smeared on it. I'm a little frustrated that we paid $50 + tip for canned food that I could have gotten at a truck stop diner. read more

Women's restroom toilet seats are dangerous as 2 of 3 stalls are hanging sideways off of toilet seat base. 2 of 3 stalls no toilet paper. Handicap stall has out of order sign. This is on a Sunday at 229pm. The response from one of the hostess was she's been too busy to check. I don't believe her checking would correct the toilet seat issues as they need repairs. It could possibly help with lack of toilet paper and cleanliness. read more

Have been here several times, but must admit this last visit was far better than any. The crispy crust on that pizza was amazing and the wings were crispy, yet tender and juicy inside. Oh, and I could not stop with those shoestring fries! We went mid-day on a Friday, so not sure if it was due to them being less busy, but this was a real visit! read more

Mint Hill - Wings with extra crispy fries - Pizza Near Me - Mint Hill, North Carolina

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If you are looking for a relaxing meal with top quality Italian food, keep driving. This is not the place. The hot Italian sub had very very little filling, like one piece of shaved meat per type. It was very disappointing for a $15 sandwich. The calzone with sausage was also disappointing. The large hunks of sausage did not taste very sausage-y. This mozzarella lacked the flavor and saltiness of a quality cheese. I had better tasting subs and pizza from Harris Teeter. This is a one and done for us. read more

Cheese Pizza - really delicious Cesar Salad - super yummy. Both ranch and cedar dressing were good. Fettuccine alfredo- not good. I would absolutely skip it. read more

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Had excellent service here in a break-out dining room with a group of 14. Varied menu, delicious food, large portions. Have been back, and our server remembered our NAMES. read more

The wings were supposed to be buffalo and they were smoky and clearly refried. I enjoy their pizza but wouldn't recommend wings. read more

Mint Hill - Buffalo wings - Pizza Near Me - Mint Hill, North Carolina

After a long day of gardening in the hot sun we were ready for some fresh and delicious pizza and Empire Pizza was a perfect choice. We had the large Mama and the Five Boroughs Meat pizzas. It was great both immediately and reheated the next day. Great pick up service and friendly staff at the hostess stand. Looking into the restaurant, it appears friendly and inviting if we had felt like sitting down for a slice. Hands down a solid pick for a quick and easy take out meal as we sat back and had a relaxing meal with friends. read more

Arrived at 5:30, was not busy, 4 young ladies at the entrance, told someone would be with us shortly, approx. 5 mins later we were seated. Ordered the meatball appetizer, teriyaki and pineapple, not alot of taste to the meatball and way to much sauce, more like a soup. Ordered the 2 Brothers Pizza, ok, but there are better pizzas in Mint Hill. Service was lacking, no plates with the appetizer, no follow-up up for drink refills, or to check if there were anything issues. Check was dropped off without asking if we wanted dessert. Our 1st visit and probably last as there too many restaurants to visit. read more

Went with the family on Saturday and the waitress was rude. The garlic rolls were burnt and hard. They tasted like only butter no garlic, Then the pizza came out cold. The waitress must of been on her phone or not paying attention. No Manager came out to the table sent the food back left unhappy they made us pay for our soda and the disgusting garlic rolls with no garlic.. I'll never go back there again stay away from that place. Waste of time and money. Go somewhere else. read more

Mint Hill - Cold PIZZA I'm not going to a restaurant for pizza. Thank manager for not coming out you might as well stay In the back - Pizza Near Me - Mint Hill, North Carolina

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This is my 3rd time ordering from Empire. Unfortunately those other times I didn't think to leave a review...However, this time it was absolutely deserving! We had a large 1 topping, wings (Carolina gold & Garlic Parmesan), and the Philly cheesesteak (chicken) quesadillas...OMG!!! Everything was DELICIOUS!!!! Surprisingly we ordered through DoorDash and the food remained fresh and hot upon delivery, their packaging was secured and food was intact. The pizza was cheesy and flavorful. The wings were decent size and the sauces were through and through. The quesadillas were just like eating a Philly cheesesteak. I was very very very pleased, as always. Thanks for the amazing food! read more

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10/10 100% will come again been here total 4 time now after today and every experience 100% perfect service and fast service and if any mess up compensate you in a heart be management super never seen a manger get hand on as the manger one Feb 26 2025 at 6:00pm aka (Kevin phayme)was as well as cleaning tablet and don't even get me started on food taste was unbelievable thank you for a amazing service read more

Really surprised with the pizza. Great service and you can sit at the bar and eat. Wings are on point and they have different slices everyday until 3. Casual dinning nothing fancy. read more

Pizza was not hot, did not arrive as ordered and honestly a true disappointment. Unfortunately, waitress didn't really care pizza was not what had been ordered. Will give it another try as this is a fantastic little town outside of Charlotte and nice area. read more

I appreciate the fact that they offer cauliflower crust with any pizza. Our server was kind and attentive. Still a great beer selection. You can also get rubs on your wings instead of sauce if you are watching your sugar. I wish they would bring back their buffalo cauliflower bites. Their sanitation rating is also troubling. Still a great spot to watch sports and have a beer. read more

Mint Hill - bar seating and tvs - Pizza Near Me - Mint Hill, North Carolina

Came in for a late dinner last week and had a great experience! Abby took care of us and she was so friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. There are awesome specials every day of the week and we happen to come on wing night, so of course had to get that deal. We were really impressed with the juiciness to crispiness ratio along with the flavor. Also tried the Moscow mules that were discounted, they had a ton of different flavor combinations. Pretty yummy. He had a less traditional bourbon one where I went with a refreshing strawberry basil. I ordered the vodka special pasta dish. It was not the vodka sauce I expected, it was more like your standard marinara red sauce which was pretty disappointing. I ordered a side of Alfredo to mix in to make it more to my liking (creamier & less acidic). I asked to swap the penne noodles with fettuccine, and that was no problem which I always appreciate. Again, Abby was top notch and helpful. We split the 2 Brother's Supreme Pizza. It was STUFFED with cheese and delicious flavor, the dough became kinda wet but that's to be expected with how much was on top. The garlic knots were mid.. pretty hard and lacked flavor so glad it was free as a side with the pasta dish. I will mention that the side Caesar salads were delicious and huge portions! Would like to try something different next time but we'll come back to visit this lively neighborhood spot again! read more

Bethany was amazing! Great food, and drinks! We will be back. We had the Nashville hot wings, highly suggest. read more

Their pasta is soooo good. I was going on a weekly basis, there were times I had to talk myself into not going. read more

Mint Hill - Pizza Near Me - Mint Hill, North Carolina

Update to my original review. After confirming that they do pre-cook their Sicilian pizza dough, Empire extended an offer to try the Sicilian pizza again which we did. This time was much better but I am still not a fan of this method. Anyway we appreciate the offer they extended and will still frequent and purchase their pizza. read more

Mint Hill - Sicilian pizza - Pizza Near Me - Mint Hill, North Carolina

Not impressed. Had a number of their pizzas and calzones - every other pizza place in town is better than this place, IMO - it's $$ as well.

First time ordering take out/eating at this restaurant. Ordered pepperoni, cheese, onion pizza; it was mediocre at best. I will not be back. I've never had a pizza with such a little amount of sauce. Made me wonder if I had to ask for it to be added to my pizza. There are too many other pizza options in the Matthews/Mint Hill area to settle for this disappointing pizza. I will NOT be a repeat customer. read more

I ate here for the first time, and it was at tops "average". I got 12 wings with original buffalo & garlic Parmesan + a Sicilian Pizza. I don't recommend either. The service was decent. read more

I first came here when they first opened and have been back to this location a couple of times. Not only do they have pizza and a bar they also have wings, pasta, burgers, and other handhelds as well. Their tater tots and garlic knots are pretty good too! I've never really had any issues here, my only complaint is this place gets super packed after 5 pm especially on the weekends so service can get slow sometimes. All the waitresses and waiters I've encountered have been sweet and attentive! The main thing for me at a pizza spot is if their dough tastes fresh and it definitely does here, and the food is always hot and never really takes too long to come out. They also take your payment for you right at the table with an electronic payment device which is quick and easy. Pretty decent pizza spot! read more

Mint Hill - Mama's pizza - Pizza Near Me - Mint Hill, North Carolina

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This was the first time I've purchased a pie from Empire. The ingredients were fresh and pizza was very tasty. The shrimp platter was also delicious. read more

It's something in the sauce because we have been here 3 times within just 2 weeks. Easy to find but is also kind of hidden. Someone could miss it if they were not really paying attention. The drinks are good, the service is perfect(see Beth) & The food is excellent. It's not expensive at all. Slice is just a few bucks for example. Take it from me I'm a ninja turtle. read more

Mint Hill - BBQ boneless wings, garlic knots & turkey & spinach calzone. - Pizza Near Me - Mint Hill, North Carolina

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Used to love the pizza and the philly (just solid) from Empire. I'd actually classify this pizza as worthy of the extra drive, when it is cooked properly. Unfortunately the last 3 times, the pizza was just not good, and even undercooked when asked for well done. This last visit is prob my last for a long while. I was in the neighborhood and decided to grab a couple of quick pepperoni slices to go. I asked for well done. Took all of 5 mins. I got to my car, and had to put napkins down on the floorboard, just to soak up the grease on the outside of the super flimsy box, not to mention the cheese and pizza sauce on the outside of the box. What a wreck...Slices were stacked on top of each other, toppings already off of the pizza...sitting in a puddle of grease, and definitely not well done. It was very clear that the order was rushed and the kitchen just threw it in there, despite not being busy. Credit the service staff for being responsive and being cool about everything. The fact however, is that this mess left the kitchen and made it to a customer. read more

Happy to say I had a great time here with some friends. The atmosphere was nice, really gives the vibes of an NYC pizza place. The food was good and more importantly, inexpensive. I got two slices of pizza and a drink, add tip and that added up to a little more than $11, those are big slices too, so you'll be full afterwards. Definitely coming back. read more

Mint Hill - Front of Empire Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Mint Hill, North Carolina

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Popped by on a Sunday evening for a beer and dinner. We sat at the bar and the bartender was super nice. I got a can of sycamore beer which we didn't know until we got the check but it was $8.50! Insanely overpriced. Thankfully after that we were drinking what was on special which was much cheaper. We ordered the tots to start with covered in cheese and bacon and they were excellent. The tots were super crispy and the beer cheese had good flavor. We both ordered calzones and mine fed me for three more days! It was very good and had a lot of filling. We will definitely be back because I want to try the pizza as well as a few other menu items. read more

Mint Hill - Bruschetta calzone - Pizza Near Me - Mint Hill, North Carolina

Although pretty much pizza and wing standard fare, the service was excellent and the food came out quickly, even on a bust Friday night.