Empire Coffee Deli
2026-08-10T02:08:23.873Z
My girlfriend and I have been pet-sitting for a few days in Land O' Lakes. When I was on my way to work the other day, I hadn't had coffee yet, so I searched for places near me on google maps. Empire was only 5 minutes away, and I thought to myself "hmm, I've never heard of this place and I feel like I should've", but since Empire only opened 4 months ago, it makes sense I hadn't done a google maps search for a new place over the last few months.I am thrilled that we discovered this new fantastic spot! The website and pictures of the store made it seem inviting, with what looked like great food [including of course a Boar's Head deli], and nice-looking atmosphere, and I was interested in the coffee from a region I've never tried before - The Domincan Republic.I tried a 20 oz hot coffee and a blueberry muffin. The coffee was a variety processed with honey, which I didn't know until my second time visiting yesterday, but I knew it was a very complex and unique flavor profile, including with delicious sweet notes. The muffin was excellent - a nice cake-like texture rather than being too dense and bread-y, topped with streusel which is an essential for any blueberry muffin, in my opinion, and it was a big serving, unlike some muffins which are pathetically small.I will be in soon to buy a bag of the honey-processed beans and to try a lot more food, and my girlfriend and I will be happy to support the deli by buying Boar's Head turkey, which we both love dearly. We're so glad you are still just up the road from us even after we are back in Wesley Chapel after we're done pet-sitting over here close-by.Thank you for an awesome first couple visits!