Empire Espresso is one of Columbia City's favorite caffeination destinations, recently named by Seattle Met Magazine as the neighborhood's best coffee shop. The charming neighborhood cafe partners with regional bakers Amandine Bakeshop to serve up a delicious variety of pastries and goodies prepared by executive chef Sara Naftaly, including macarons crafted in unique flavors such as guava and cajeta or Indian blood peach. Coffees are brewed via AeroPress or French press, infused with housemade cashew milk or clever ingredients such as matcha and cayenne. The cafe is noted for its Instagram-worthy latte art, which tops all hot espresso-based beverages. Cafe fare includes gluten-free waffles, clever paninis, and health-conscious hummus plates.

3829 S Edmunds St A, Seattle, WA 98118, Phone: 971-328-0048

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