Decently priced and good coffee and a great tea selection. Breakfast Sammie good too.

It's a coffee shop. It offers a few treats and sandwiches, but coffee is the draw. Though it's called Empire Tea and Coffee, it offers a surprisingly narrow selection of teas. No genmaicha? Really? The big win here is the bicycle parking out front. It turns a perfectly respectable coffee shop into a meetup destination before or after a ride around Ocean Drive. Good thinking! read more

Stopped in for a couple morning drinks before walking the city. Great cold brew coffee, just what was needed. The staff here was great helped us with directions, fast service and quite happy. The shop itself is in an older building, that has been nicely renovated. read more

Cool place with great coffee, but perhaps they shouldn't be open during construction. My family and I were in the booth above this gaping hole directly beneath my toddlers seat, which goes to the basement. Feels wildly unsafe. read more

Empire Tea and Coffee - Giant opening directly beneath the seats in this booth (other side of wall) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Service was a bit slow and coffee was decent. I'd go back and try again hoping to be able to bring it up to 4 stars but I can't do that on first try. Nice seating if you want to stay but we took our coffee to go. read more

Great sandwich and cappuccino. Friendly staff but god the iced coffee tastes terrible.

Stopped in on a rainy Tuesday morning before a sailing tour. The almond croissant was fresh and flaky, and the latte was perfectly textured. Cozy vibe with plenty of seating. It felt like a true neighborhood café rather than a tourist stop. read more

I came to Empire a broken man. The sea air of Newport had chapped my lips and soul, and I was in desperate need of a caffeine-fueled spiritual awakening. And boy, did I get one. This isn't just a coffee shop; it's a sensory assault of deliciousness. The aroma alone is enough to make you weep with joy. The latte art was so intricate, I felt guilty drinking it--it's probably hanging in a museum by now. The tea selection is so vast and intimidating, I'm pretty sure I saw a rare, ancient scroll of green tea on the menu. If you're looking for a good cup of coffee and a brief escape from reality, this is your place. If you're looking to return to normal life after visiting, you're out of luck. read more

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The entrance is handicap accessible and leads right to the order counter as well as an order station by the window if you so choose! Pastry window with available items at 1040 am when I came. Staff were friendly and helpful. This is my favorite location in Newport as there are others. It's just super spacious, rustic inside, the best for getting work done. Theres free wifi and available phone charging stations along the desks in the back. Little kids area in the back with a toy play area. Good folk tunes on the aux and quiet enough to get work done or meet with friends. Their food items are also phenomenal but today I got the dirty chai. read more

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Everything from start to finish was outstanding! Maple parking, friendly staff, decent seating, pet friendly!! Reasonable price and they were very understanding about my Celiac disease. I was allowed to bring in a salad and enjoy my delicious chai latte while enjoying my day off! read more

The cappuccino at Empire is extraordinary! And I make cappuccino everyday at home, so I'm very particular. Bella and I also tried their chocolate croissants - O M G!!! You've got to try these tasty treats. Cool vibe, relaxed and in the same building as Newport yoga. Enjoy! Bella & Woody, Nantasket Beach read more

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Just ok. Coffee tasted a bit burnt. Lattes were not super flavorful but still did the trick. The food is not worth getting, honestly. Bagel was stale. But it is conveniently located to run in for a quick coffee to go. I ordered ahead, and it was ready on time. read more

Solid spot- parking can be hard but they had many menu options and drinks along with some pre-made breakfast sandwiches. We tried the hot chocolate - it was good! Not the best I ever had but good. Cute spot - apparently they have another location nearby as well? Good for them. read more

Empire Tea and Coffee - Hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

So good!! Great vegetarian options for breakfast sandwiches too! I will be coming back here the next time I'm in Newport.

I've never had such an amazing iced matcha like this one before, I was truly in love and yearn for this matcha everyday now. The ambience of the cafe was wonderful. It is a big restaurant with plenty of spaces to eat, study, and get work done. Our barista was super nice and it took about 5 minutes to get our order! I will certainly be coming back!!! read more

Empire Tea and Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

We went here twice this week! It's a pretty big space, so you could sit there with a laptop and get work done. There's also a printer towards the back. They have boba drinks which was interesting. My family really liked their coffees. I ordered an iced Red Velvet latte the first time, which was terribly sweet and I couldn't finish it. The second time, I ordered a hot chai tea latte with oat milk and it was good! I thought this was the only location, but there's another one on Bellevue Ave as well. read more

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A great spot for coffee with a smile, Empire is perfect for a quick breakfast in Newport. We stopped in on a Friday morning and had some of the best lattes and chocolate chip cookies around. read more

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! read more

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I have to give Empire kudos for a few things: - Nailing the temperature for a hot cup of tea. Places usually have the water scalding (which always results in a burnt tongue/roof of the mouth) or lukewarm. This was the perfect temperature for sipping while walking around. - Providing a ton of customizable options for each drink in terms of sugar, milk, and other add-ins. We came here twice in one weekend and I loved both of the tea drinks I ordered, with lots of honey and lemon. - If you want to save time, you should order ahead. They have a nifty pickup system where they'll put out drink orders on one of the three alphabet ranges that your last name falls under. There's also someone taking orders by the take-out window. - Tried a bite of the chocolate chip donut. Husband said it was one of the best donuts he's ever had. They have a tray of pastries right by the take-out window - the blueberry and banana nut loaf both looked pretty appealing. read more

It's just a cool place. The service is great. I prefer the one on broadway as it seemed more relaxed.

As someone who goes to Newport quite often, I always stop in for a coffee and some baked good in the morning. -Great location and accommodating seating to lounge -Coffee is solid -Service is always prompt and attentive -Extra points for being open on New Years Day -Baked good selection is great and delicious Don't change, keep doing what you're doing.. read more

They only offer take out now, and the service is very slow for just beverages. We ordered the Iced Matcha Latte and the Lavender Matcha Latte - both were pretty good. The Lavender is a special taste, and I wasn't expecting to like it too much. But it was refreshing and floral! read more

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!! :))) read more

- Great coffee - great cold drinks - friendly service - I went rogue and tried 'The Burn' It's not for everybody, but i wasn't disappointed read more

If you want boba, they've got it there! Bursting and tapioca! Also, the coffee is always hot and fresh. The vibe is very inviting and warm. Always a great, friendly and fast service. A true favorite on the island! read more

A variety of unique ice tea flavors - e.g. lavender tea. Indoor space and outdoor dining options available. The seats indoor have a cute layout and there are outlets available in most seats. The price is getting higher for typical size beverages but I perceive this as what the trend is going nowadays especially for the Newport area. read more

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Chill coffee spot on Broadway. The Americano was fire! Good place to warm up on a cold winter day. And if you need you could use the WiFi to work remotely. read more

Great coffee shop! The best lattes, delicious hot chocolate and a unique and wonderful chocolate donut. Everyone here is very welcoming and nice! Happy to see you. Seating inside is nice and also lots of tables outside. Highly recommend! read more

Stopped in for coffee and breakfast. Plenty of indoor seating. Had the mocha and bacon breakfast sandwich on bolo bread. I'm pretty picky about mochas and this one was one of my favs. I had never had bolo bread before and I want more! It was like a soft English muffin. Highly recommend! read more

Empire Tea and Coffee - Egg sandwich on a bolo with bacon. Yum! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

This place looked a little run down from the outside. Or maybe it's the look they were going for? I couldn't tell. The signs and window were awfully dirty. The inside was very spacious and open. And I love that they support their local artists! The staff service.. was okay. Earl Grey tea latte w/ vanilla syrup- Ouff... I got a large and I don't think they have the ratio down correctly because all I had was a cup of steamy hot water with a weird after taste. Sadly, I couldn't finish it. And their specialty is tea here.. ): read more

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I don't normally get coffee out but saw a sign for cold brew over a scoop of vanilla and had to try! Not bad, a bit too bitter for my taste (maybe would've been better if it integrated better with the ice cream). Hubs was satisfied with his Americano. Prices were higher than I'd like, service wasn't exactly friendly or helpful, but nice safe covid setup. read more

Great local Coffee shop with a good vibe and unique seating areas all with power. The Honey latte is a specialty. read more

Empire Tea and Coffee - Work bench - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

We've been here several times and it's been consistently good since our first try! Their lattes and cold brew are fresh and flavorful. The housemate cardamom syrup is divine and we love their hot grab and go sausage/egg breakfast sandwiches. The English muffin that they use for the sandwiches is steamed fluffy and has a good "chew" to it. They are also dog friendly - we love grabbing our order and sitting by the fire and watching all the other patrons stop in with their pups! read more

I stopped by here earlier today with my wife for our morning coffee. Empire Coffee and Tea is located on Broadway and we parked in front with no problem. I had actually noticed it during the Broad St Fair the previous Saturday and so whenever my wife suggested it, I was game. The inside of the place is large and open and has some soft music playing in the background. It's floors are all hardwood and there are different types of wood throughout along with a lot of black and grey colors. The seating consists of a mixture of regular tables, a few benches and then some high tops overlooking Broadway. Finally on one wall they have some art for sale. For coffee on this day I decided to go with a medium honey latte while my wife went with a small americano. My coffee ended up being good as you could tell that the milk and coffee was there and then the honey gave it a touch of sweetness. It wasn't enough to overpower anything but you could definitely tell it was there. The bottom line for me is that I would come back here again in the future. My coffee was good and the vibe was chill. read more

Empire tea has two locations, one off Broadway and another further up on Bellevue. Broadway is always a nightmare for parking, but Bellevue has a lot more options for parking. Try their vanilla iced latte, with tapioca boba mixed in and add an extra Splenda on the side for a summer day pick me up. You will not be disappointed! read more

Empire is a staple of NPT coffee shops. The drink options are consistent. It is usually a bit busy. They have lots of places to sit. They have reduced their tea latte menu recently which I wish they would bring back! I loved the non-caf options like the nutcracker latte...Check it out! read more

My favorite place to get a breakfast sandwich. I like that they open at 6:00am, and they do online ordering, so I never have to wait when I'm headed to work read more

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! read more

Empire Tea and Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Great selection, very friendly and willing to customize! I typically don't go for "fancy" drinks because of the high sugar, etc - but they were able to make the London Fog Latte with nonfat milk and sugarfree vanilla syrup... And it was amazing! Even though there's no indoor seating right now because of Covid, the staff were super friendly and attentive and the storefront is really cute. I'd definitely recommend! read more

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Excellent brew (and I've been a coffee snob now for at least a couple decades). I had mine hot and he had his cold with sugar and cream. Both very good and the servers were on top of their game and very friendly. read more