Wendy and her team aretotally amazing. The baked goods are perfect I highly recommend Empire to everyone.
Will Beharrell
Legendary local café in Newbury, just down the road from the station. In business for over a century and still serving up delicious tea, coffee, and cakes. Would especially recommend the lardy cake (a local speciality), and the freshly-baked bread. Also a good place to get top-quality eggs and flour.
Lynne hutcheon
A lovely cafe, a step Back in time to a more traditional cafe where quality and value for money matter to the owners.A little walk out of town but worth it... Nice to get away from the large high street chains who don't really care about the locals, it's economy and supporting local businesses.. Give it a try?
Ray Pearless
Took the grand children here for breakfast two breakfast and fish fingers and chips breakfast was 1sausage 1bacon 2eggs beans on the plate not in a bowl ?fride bread not a big breakfast but plenty good value for money cooked well would recommend lovely
Stephen Stacey
Food was very good and value for money served by very friendly and efficient
Elvira Spina
Characteristic place. Simple. Toilet leaves something to be desired. Nice and helpful
Charles Flitter
Excellent bread and
Jenny Pass
Lovely sandwiches!
Evelyn Stacey
Home cooked mealsGreat for good old home cooked meals,reasonably priced considering is actually home cooked by the owner on the premises,bakery is really good as well
Rosemary Stacey
Excellent service and food cooked to order will definitely be going back
This a lovely small bakery/cafe. We went for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the choice on the menu, something for everyone. The food was well cooked and very tasty. Nice cosy atmosphere. Will be going back soon
Roberto Loria
Lovely and cozy find in Newbury
TechScrew TV
If you want the best Lardy cake in the world- you go to Empire CafeThey can also post worldwideThanks to the baker, Wendy.It was worth the wait!!!
Irene Lawrence
Stopped for something to eat after a long journey. A warm welcome and an all day breakfast which was absolutely delicious.One of those lovely old bakeries where there is a cafe in the back. Locally sourced ingredients, including flour from the local mill and years of skill by artisan bakers. A really lovely, friendly owner too - proper old school.Definitely worth a visit - even if it’s only to marvel at the fabulous display of treats in the front window!
Philip W
Small portions, price typical, taste OK but not marvellous, service indifferent, building is about 150 years old and everything is made there
Wendy and her team aretotally amazing. The baked goods are perfect I highly recommend Empire to everyone.
Legendary local café in Newbury, just down the road from the station. In business for over a century and still serving up delicious tea, coffee, and cakes. Would especially recommend the lardy cake (a local speciality), and the freshly-baked bread. Also a good place to get top-quality eggs and flour.
A lovely cafe, a step Back in time to a more traditional cafe where quality and value for money matter to the owners.A little walk out of town but worth it... Nice to get away from the large high street chains who don't really care about the locals, it's economy and supporting local businesses.. Give it a try?
Took the grand children here for breakfast two breakfast and fish fingers and chips breakfast was 1sausage 1bacon 2eggs beans on the plate not in a bowl ?fride bread not a big breakfast but plenty good value for money cooked well would recommend lovely
Food was very good and value for money served by very friendly and efficient
Characteristic place. Simple. Toilet leaves something to be desired. Nice and helpful
Excellent bread and
Lovely sandwiches!
Home cooked mealsGreat for good old home cooked meals,reasonably priced considering is actually home cooked by the owner on the premises,bakery is really good as well
Excellent service and food cooked to order will definitely be going back
Restaurantji Recommends
This a lovely small bakery/cafe. We went for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the choice on the menu, something for everyone. The food was well cooked and very tasty. Nice cosy atmosphere. Will be going back soon
Lovely and cozy find in Newbury
If you want the best Lardy cake in the world- you go to Empire CafeThey can also post worldwideThanks to the baker, Wendy.It was worth the wait!!!
Stopped for something to eat after a long journey. A warm welcome and an all day breakfast which was absolutely delicious.One of those lovely old bakeries where there is a cafe in the back. Locally sourced ingredients, including flour from the local mill and years of skill by artisan bakers. A really lovely, friendly owner too - proper old school.Definitely worth a visit - even if it’s only to marvel at the fabulous display of treats in the front window!
Small portions, price typical, taste OK but not marvellous, service indifferent, building is about 150 years old and everything is made there