The Empire

Lot 88, Block X, Ground Floor, Lorong Avenue 3, Bandar Utama One Avenue, Phase 10, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
+60 89-660 440
$$$ Cafe
(92 Reviews)
Price Range RM 20–40

Welcome to The Empire, a delightful cafe located at Lot 88, Block X, Ground Floor, Lorong Avenue 3, Bandar Utama One Avenue, Phase 10, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia. This charming establishment is a dream come true for food lovers and coffee aficionados alike, serving as a cozy hideaway amidst the bustling urban landscape.

The moment you step inside, you're greeted by an inviting atmosphere marked by tasteful decor that blends modern aesthetics with comfort. Whether you're looking for an ideal spot to unwind with friends or a place for a casual meeting, The Empire offers a spacious environment that's perfect for any occasion.

The menu at The Empire is crafted to satisfy a range of palates. Customers rave about the mushroom soup, lauded by John Willam for its creamy texture with the perfect hint of black pepper spice. And if you’re a dessert lover, don't miss out on their Classic Burnt Cheesecake—a decadent treat noted by vc, who described it as "crazily good and cheesy." The wide selection of drinks suits both coffee enthusiasts and casual sippers, with specials like the Ice Long Black, Mocha, and Mint Chocolate proving to be crowd-pleasers.

Coffee lovers have a lot to look forward to with The Empire’s offerings. Traveler Sean fondly remembers the cappuccino served at the perfect temperature, accentuated by its bold and chocolaty flavor, reaffirming the cafe's commitment to quality. The ambiance here is further enhanced by fast and friendly service, a sentiment echoed by multiple patrons like Ilya Zehan, who noted how helpful the staff is even during the busiest of times.

For those who perhaps prefer something lighter, попробуйте the Caesar salad with chicken, or the pumpkin soup, both of which have received positive mentions from the customers. Valerie Grigorieva appreciated its thoughtful preparation, stating that it was “good enough” and perfectly suited for a light meal.

Accessibility is also a plus, though parking is on a first-come, first-serve basis. But don’t let that deter you; the vibrant atmosphere and delectable offerings of The Empire are well worth the visit. So if you find yourself in Sandakan, make sure to stop by and experience the warmth and flavor of this standout cafe.

As customers continue to discover and revisit The Empire, the growing collection of positive reviews speaks volumes about its potential to become your favorite local haunt. Whether you're a traveler passing through or a local looking for a new spot to enjoy, The Empire invites you to savor each moment and each bite.

Service options
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Wednesday

11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Thursday

11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Friday

11:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Saturday

11:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Sunday

11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

92 Reviews
John Willam

04 Oct 2025

Good the first time I came here is to try their mushroom soup and the taste is good creamy and have a little bit of spice of the black pepper staff friendly, the atmosphere and the designs is good also, although the price is bit pricy compare to other west restaurants.I will definitely come again to try their other menus.

vc

20 Sep 2025

Is my first time to Sandakan and discover this lovely cosy cafe nearby hotel. Came here continuously for 3 days! Wide selection of drinks! I've tried their Ice Long Black, Mocha and Mint Chocolate. So good! What surprised me is their Classic Burnt Cheesecake, crazily good and cheesy! Didn't know Sandakan has such a decent cafe! Keep up the good work and definitely will come back for more!

Ilya Zehan

22 Aug 2025

Nice decoration. Spacious. Suitable to hangout with friends or family. Service - fast despite full house Food- in love with ice blended chocolate. Not too sweet for me. Just nice. Wanted to try their chocolate mint but it is only for sale on Thursday. Parking - first come first serve Staff - very friendly and helpful.

Traveler Sean

14 Aug 2025

Tried their coffee and tiramisu back 2021(Borneo car trip), now 2023 Aug, back for their cappucino and tiramisu, still high rating from our team. Owned by muslim friend, yet their tiramisu are flavorful. Cappucino serve in perfect(fly-kissing-warm) temperature, bold and chocolaty flavour quite memorized. Definately will come back for next trip. #bestcoffeesdk

Валерия Григорьева

16 Jul 2025

We try the ceasar salad with chicken (12 myr), it was good enough. Also we took pumpking sup (7myr), I asked no spicy, but there was a little bit of black pepper. I recommend this place, there are different types of coffee here.

Azman Abas

13 Jul 2025

I had chocolate cheesecake, cream puffs and matcha ice blended. Take away because cannot eat in the shop. Love the matcha so much. The price also ok. I hope this shop survive in this turmoil and challenging situation.

Norazmira Zakaria

18 Jun 2025

Food was so good especially chicken chop, meatball & fried chicken.

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