THE EMPIRE

GRAND OPENING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2

Welcome to The Empire, where an old school restaurant meets midwestern warmth. Located in the heart of Downtown Des Moines.

Join us at 7 am (8 am on Sundays) for coffee, energy drinks and pastries. The bar and lu

FOOD MENU

Counter service only

Sunday - Thursday: 11 am - 9 pm | Friday & Saturday: 11 am - 10 pm

Empire $7 or 2 for $12

Ground beef simmered with cabbage and onions then stuffed inside bread with American cheese then baked fresh.

Rueben’s Rich Uncle $11

Pastrami, pepper-jack cheese, thousand island, mustard slaw.

Chicken Pot Pies $6

Handheld pastries with our chicken pot pie filling and baked golden.

Hot Beef Sandwich $9

Pulled beef and Yukon mashed potatoes piled on a slice of Texas toast smothered in our beef gravy.

Chicago Beef $10

Italian roast beef, giardiniera, rich seasoned au jus served on a baguette.

Chicken n’ Noodles $9

Served over mashed potatoes.

Chicken Salad Sandwich $8

Our house chicken salad served on a grilled croissant.

Grinder $9

Italian sausage, provolone, green pepper, red bell pepper, onions and banana peppers all simmered in our marinara sauce served in a baguette.

Sloppy Joes $8

Ground beef simmered in our sweet and tangy tomato sauce. Two sandwiches served on toasted buns.

Chicken n’ Rice Casserole $7

Chicken and rice cooked in a mushroom cream sauce topped with melted cheese.

Hot Pastrami n’ Cheese $5

Swiss American cheese and pastrami on a toasted bun.

Aunt Rochelle $9

Roasted turkey with cream cheese, cranberry chutney, and Swiss cheese served cold on wheat berry bread.

Coney Dog $7

Hot dog served on a soft bun topped with our coney sauce, diced onions and melted cheese. Add jalapeños for $0.50.

Shrimp Cocktail $9

Large shrimp served with our zesty cocktail sauce.

Hot Ham n’ Cheese $5

American cheese and sliced ham on a toasted bun.

Hot Turkey n’ Cheese $5

Swiss American cheese and turkey on a toasted bun.

COFFEE

Mayan Mocha

Espresso, Mexican chocolate, steamed milk, whipped cream.

Mocha Bianca

Espresso, white chocolate, steamed milk, whipped cream.

Mocha

Espresso, chocolate, steamed milk, whipped cream.

Cafe Miel

Espresso, steamed milk, honey, nutmeg, cinnamon, whipped cream.

Espresso

Americano

House Drip

Cold Brew

Horchata Latte

Espresso, steamed milk, cinnamon, almond, and vanilla spices.

Pumpkin Latte

Espresso, steamed milk, almond, cinnamon, and vanilla spices.

Chai Latte
Latte
Cappuccino

Black Tea
Green Tea
Herbal Tea
Decaf Tea

Flavors:

Vanilla, Sugar Free Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Caramel, Chai, Almond, Hazelnut, Pumpkin, Pistachio, Strawberry, Watermelon, Blackberry, Raspberry, Pineapple, Blue Raspberry, Lavender, Sour Candy, Mango, Sugar Free Black Cherry

ENERGY

16 oz - $4.50 | 20 oz - 5.00

Raspberry Zinger

Raspberry, cupcake, and coconut cream.

Red Gummy

Strawberry, almond and vanilla.

Smoothie

Mango, pineapple, and strawberry.

Pixie Stick

Blue raspberry and sour candy.

Pineapple Upside Down

Cake

Pineapple, cupcake, and cherry.

Starburst

Strawberry, watermelon, and white chocolate.

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry, cupcake, and coconut cream.

Watermelon Ring

Watermelon and sour candy.