The quaint coffee and tea shop masters the neighborhood feel. A Manhattan family business since 1908, the shop expanded to Hoboken 14 years ago. Empire is an artisanal coffee roaster, roasting all coffee by hand. The atmosphere is cozy, with two indoor tables and several outdoor ones. The left wall is lined with fresh coffee beans from around the world; the right wall features deluxe gift baskets, tea pots and chocolates. There is a tea room located behind the register, where customers can choose from a huge variety of loose leaf teas.