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Empire Roasters & Records

Coffee, Vegan Waffles

Worth ordering: #2 Coffee in Seattlenamed in 5 reviews

4.5food Outstanding for vegans

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Top tips

Try a vegan waffle with berry compote or peanut butter; reviewers also mention vegan butter and maple syrup as toppings.
Ask the barista about drink ingredients and plant milk; one reviewer particularly praised the homemade cashew milk and ingredient guidance.

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Ask about the vegan chia pudding or chia pudding granola cups, which reviewers have enjoyed.
Look for the house-made vegan banana chocolate chip bread; availability may vary with the rotating pastries.
The waffle may taste salty alongside sweet toppings, so consider that flavor balance when ordering.

People mention

Latte, banana bread and cake.

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Also espresso, pastry, scone, chia pudding and waffles.

Good for

The vibe: families The vibe: work & study

Praised for lively atmosphere, attentive service and friendly service.

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Also praised for cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

Gluten-free options
Outdoor seating
Wi-Fi
Breakfast, brunch, coffee, takeout, quick bites
Cards and mobile pay

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Empire Espresso pairs espresso drinks with waffles that can be made vegan, including berry compote and peanut butter toppings. Reviewers mention house-made cashew milk, vegan chia pudding, and banana chocolate chip bread, while the upstairs record shop and outdoor seating give it a relaxed stop for coffee or laptop work.