Empire Art and Espresso

Business has new owner

Empire Arts Expresso has a new owner and name change. Coffee is still very good. Their hot fresh-made cinnamon brioche rolls are to die for! They also have fresh NZ traditional cheese rolls - deliciou...

Great coffee and food for a traveller

If you want a place to stop and have a coffee and a snack on the way to Dargaville, this is the place to stop. The staff are friendly, and I recommend their carrot cake (just make sure you leave a sli...

Fabulous coffee eats and authentic NZ arts and crafts

Love this wee gem on the kauri coast trail going up the kaipara harbour. It’s a must stop off for great food, coffee and ambiance. I challenge you to come out without a lovely piece of ceramics, some...

An update

Trixie Delicious no longer stocks her hand painted china creations at Empire. They are mentioned in earlier reviews but are now available only online

Nice discovery

Spotted this small cafe across the road when we parked up at the start of the Paparoa walkway. “That looks interesting, we’ll check it out when we get back.” On our return to the car, we shed our boo...