Empire State Coffee Artisan Roasters
Advertisements
Quick info
About Empire State Coffee Artisan Roasters
Empire State Coffee Artisan Roasters is a coffee shop and breakfast restaurant at 28 Whitehall Cres in Dundee city centre, near the V&A museum. The team blends and roasts the coffee in-house and sells it as whole beans, with Empire Coffee Beans in 1 KG, 500gr and 250gr bags. The drinks list covers latte, mocha, iced coffee and dark or white hot chocolate in three sizes, and a babycino is available. On the food side, bagels include a salmon and cream cheese bagel, alongside panini, sandwiches and a soup-and-sandwich deal. Sweet and savoury pastries range from a sourdough croissant to cinnamon rolls. Seating is split between an upstairs level and a lower level with a New York subway theme. Many options are vegetarian or plant-based, and the chicken is halal. The shop is open daily.
Good to know
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Advertisements
Menu & Prices
4 dishes · mains £9–20- 1 KG Empire Coffee Beans£19.95
- 500gr Empire Coffee Beans£12.50
- 250gr Empire Coffee Beans£8.95
- 250gr Decaffeinated Coffee Beans£9.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention house-roasted coffee, croissants and pastries, bagels and hot chocolate.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention house-roasted coffee, croissants and pastries, bagels and hot chocolate.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the main draw, with reviewers praising a mocha, an iced coffee, a latte, and both dark and white hot chocolate as smooth, rich, and full of flavour, and noting that the shop roasts its own beans. Close behind is the food: croissants including a sourdough one, cinnamon scrolls and rolls, a salmon and cream cheese bagel, and a soup and sandwich deal with plenty of veggie and plant based choices. Reviewers also like the quiet area downstairs, the New York theme, and the friendly staff. The complaints are few but specific. One reviewer found two croissants overpriced, with one of them burnt. Another said they had had a lot better than their americano and iced latte, given the "artisan" label. One mentions slow service, and one wishes for air-con in the summer heat. Several visited more than once, and one reviewer wrote most of a thesis at the outside seating.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the main draw, with reviewers praising a mocha, an iced coffee, a latte, and both dark and white hot chocolate as smooth, rich, and full of flavour, and noting that the shop roasts its own beans. Close behind is the food: croissants including a sourdough one, cinnamon scrolls and rolls, a salmon and cream cheese bagel, and a soup and sandwich deal with plenty of veggie and plant based choices. Reviewers also like the quiet area downstairs, the New York theme, and the friendly staff. The complaints are few but specific. One reviewer found two croissants overpriced, with one of them burnt. Another said they had had a lot better than their americano and iced latte, given the "artisan" label. One mentions slow service, and one wishes for air-con in the summer heat. Several visited more than once, and one reviewer wrote most of a thesis at the outside seating.
Featured reviews
- Leanne Macleod
“The best bagel and coffee I’ve had! I’m a bit of a coffee snob, so that’s saying something. I ordered the salmon and cream cheese bagel while spending the weekend in Dundee, and it was amazing!!!! My pals ordered different ones and loved those too! The flavour was awesome. The iced coffee was exceptional!! Everything was delivered quickly. I’ll definitely be ordering again the next time I’m in Dundee! Thank you so much”
- Alan Na
“The coffee was great, strong and full of flavour. The sourdough croissant not very much. It was a bit greasy and didn't have the light, flaky texture I was expecting. The staff are welcoming.”
- Simon
“Nice friendly enough staff I only had an americano coffee and my partner an iced latte, to be honest I've had a lot better considering it's supposed to be "artisan" whatever that means, but pleasant enough place. Food on display did look excellent though.”
- Ewan
“£13 for two croissants and one is burnt. I didnt realise Dundee had transitioned into london pricing. For the quality of the food, its no where near worth what they're charging. For £13 the bar must be higher. They arent bad. you can taste some quality ham, but I could go to any costa coffee and find the same thing. The place looks nice. tables neat and little condoments for you to take.”
- BebbZ
“Popped in while visiting Dundee and picked up a flat white and a bag of ground coffee. Delicious coffee and the beans were ground exactly as requested. Will definitely visit again any time I'm in Dundee!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Popular for popular for breakfast
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Serves vegan dishes
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 6
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
- Highlights· 4
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with university students
- Offerings· 2
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Coffee shops near Empire State Coffee Artisan Roasters
- 2.3 mi£1–10Wi-Fi / laptopVegan options
coffee, cake, dogs on seats
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire State Coffee Artisan Roasters | 4.6727 | — | £1–10 | house-roasted coffee, croissants and pastries, bagels |
| Starbucks - Dundee Broomhill RoadWi-Fi / laptop · Vegan options | 3.8487 | 2.3 mi | £1–10 | coffee, cake, dogs on seats |
The 1 nearest coffee shops by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
More to explore in Dundee
6 places
Cafes in Dundee
Photo: Pacamara Food & Drink · 4.5 · 650 Google reviews
See all 6 cafes in Dundee
