Empire Tea & Coffee

A great place to get coffee when you’re on vacation in Newport Rhode Island.

While our dogs were playing I asked where to get coffee, without hesitation the woman, who lived in Newport, said - Empire Tea and Coffee on Broadway. I walked over and went there the next 4 mornings. Great local place (also location near Tennis Hall of Fame) that roasts their own beans - coffee is excellent, breakfast sandwiches ... line moves quickly, staff is extremely nice too.

Great atmosphere! This is the perfect place to take a break and gather your bearings. The coffee is delicious, and they have a great selection of drinks.

It pains me to leave this review. The food here is pretty tasty, the service is always nice. The atmosphere is lovely, lots of space between tables.

However, the coffee is always burnt to hell. It's so disappointing.

They do have a great loose leaf tea selection!

Great coffee shop that has it all. That chill vibe you want, a diverse clientele, and an interesting layout. Great drinks and solid baked goods. Wouldn’t hesitate to return and spend some solid time here. Also good for the quick pick-up on the run.

Super prompt and friendly service, great cold brew coffee, and the donut we had was light, delicious, and not greasy at all. Tons of spacious seating with a high chair available as well. Dog friendly so there's a constant parade of cute puppers to look at!

We had a fantastic experience at Empire. The staff friendly from the second we walked in. It is evident that they are dedicated to quality and always looking to experiment and get the most out of every bean. Our cappuccinos were excellent. I wish we had been in town longer to spend more time here, but I'm glad we were able to find a great spot for great coffee!

Friendly staff and the coffee was good

I wish I could give this place a 4.5, but didn’t feel like I could round up to the full 5 stars. It’s very cute inside, the food menu sounded delicious, and they have tons of flavors of bubble tea!! My vanilla latte was very tasty, but it came to me lukewarm and was cold within a couple of minutes. I was really craving a hot drink on a cold fall day, so I was just sort of disappointed. Still, Empire seems like a nice shop, and I’d go back to try the bubble tea!

Decent drinks, but rather overpriced. Their Taro isn’t the best tasting, sort of watered down. Also, their hours are just not convenient in my opinion. Why do they close at four?