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Empire Cake, Meatpacking District
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BakeryMeatpacking District

Empire Cake

Sit back, indulge

  • 4.5813 reviews
  • $$
  • Open now · till 9 pm

A cozy, trendy Chelsea bakery known for its beautifully decorated cakes, flaky pastries, and strong coffee. The atmosphere is relaxed with friendly service — a great spot to pick up a celebration cake or linger with a cappuccino and a pastry. Expect artisanal sweets, seasonal flavors, and an Instagram-ready presentation that makes it worth a visit.

Right now · 12:15 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 9 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Indoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 9 pm
monday
9 AM–9 PM
tuesday
9 AM–9 PM
wednesday
9 AM–8 PM
thursday
12–10 PM
friday
9 AM–10 PM
saturday
10 AM–10 PM
sundayToday
11 AM–9 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Empire Cake
  2. 2 LOULOU · 4 min
  3. 3 Cafeteria · 5 min
  4. 4 Cafe Luna · 7 min
  5. 5 Cafe Cluny · 7 min
112 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011(opens the map)DirectionsTo Meatpacking DistrictCall+12122425858Websiteempirecake.com

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 813 reviews

Known for

  • Solo dining
  • Group dining
  • Great coffee

The feel

  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Family friendly
  • Couples

Around Meatpacking District

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses until 2 pm.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time
  • SunglassesUntil 2 pm

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.