Empire Lounge & Pizzeria

I'm embarrassed to say I set foot in this dump, but alas, some nights you just wind up next door to BT's in south Miami.  I'm currently sitting on a couch outside and wondering if I should just burn my clothes after from the likelihood that they are now crawling in stripper bed bugs from next door. Did I mention the service yet? There are more waiters here than patrons yet it took them nearly 20 min to get my beer and hookah. Ok, gotta go, arm is itching and I'm thinking its a flee of some sort from this couch I'm sitting on.

Close vicinity to our daughter's apartment and we have ordered from here for delivery at least three times. I almost feel like this place is a great little secret gem.  They have a small menu consisting of salads, sandwiches a few apps, pasta and pizza. Their lunch specials look really nice.

We were going to catch a movie and decided to swing by for a quick pie. The entrance is in the back with plenty tables outside and oh I had no idea it is also a hookah bar.  They had a ton of hookahs and the smell was mesmerizing.  We decided to eat inside since there was a slight chill in the air. Our server was nice, greeted us right away. The inside has couches, a bar, and a staircase which takes you to the restroom.

We started with some hummus which was very good and they give you a ton of thicker cut pita bread, for $5, great value.  Next we ordered a pie thick crust, mushrooms and Italian Sausage.  My daughter and I really like their pizza because of the thicker crust since I am a carbolic, ingredients are fresh and plentiful, good sauce and cheese. In this area IMO this is the next pie you can get.

Really 3.5 stars for me cause I will continue to order for delivery, great pie's, and so very reasonable. They were getting many delivery's this particular night but not many people dining which concerned me on a Saturday night. Please stick around I really love your pizza.

The first time i ordered from this place was when they first opened and they brought menu/coupons to my job. I had the chicken parm n it was good for the price. So we ordered again but the food was inconsistent, delivery is always late, and the owner is very rude. I've ordered from from this place a few times and it's always something. The delivery takes a while so the sandwiches are soggy n cold, and dont even try to complain because the owner has a nasty attitude. Today I ordered a sandwich with no mushroom because I am allergic. The sandwich came about an hour later cold n soggy but I was not going to complain until i found mushroom. I called to let the owner know n he called me a liar n told me never to call back... What??? Great customer service skill....No problem.... He is his own worst enemy and will drive this place into the ground... Do I have to rate with a whole star??? They deserve half..