Breakfast Through Dinner
Empire King is a fast food restaurant and ice cream shop in Golden Hills. The day starts with breakfast, then moves into lunch and dinner. Coffee fits the early hours. A quick bite works for a short stop, and dessert gives the visit a colder finish.
The food mix suits different kinds of stops. Someone can come in for a hot meal, then end with dessert from the ice cream shop side of the counter. Another guest may only want coffee and a fast order before getting back on the road. The same place handles both. It fits a meal break, a snack break, or a late stop after the rest of the day is done.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner all sit under one roof. That matters for anyone who wants one place with a simple counter stop and a colder finish after the main order.
A visit can stay light or run longer. One person can order a quick bite and leave in minutes. Another can start with a meal and finish with dessert, then linger over coffee before heading out. The pace stays flexible because the counter handles both the main order and the sweet finish without a second stop.
The same setup works across the day. Breakfast brings an early stop, lunch fits a middle break, and dinner covers the evening run. The menu side that serves dessert also gives the place a clear second use, so it works for a meal first or a treat first. That makes it easy to plan around hunger, time, or a simple craving for something cold after something hot.
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From the Menu
Ways To Order
Empire King offers delivery, drive-through, takeaway, and dine-in. Counter service keeps the order point direct. A guest can step up, choose the meal, and move on without a long sit-down plan.
Dine-in suits people who want to stay. Seating is available, and table service is part of the visit. Solo dining also fits here, since the space works for one person as well as groups. The room supports a quick meal, a longer pause, and a casual stop with other people.
Takeaway works for a tighter schedule. Drive-through serves drivers who want to stay in the car. Delivery covers the orders that leave the building and arrive elsewhere.
The order flow stays simple. A guest can use the drive-through lane, pick up takeaway at the counter, or settle in for table service after finding a seat. Delivery skips the room entirely. Each option starts with the same food stop, then ends in a different place.
See the menu page for the named dishes and desserts fits when the choice comes first and the stop comes second. That page goes into the foods themselves. Here, the focus stays on how the meal gets from the counter to the car, the table, or the door.
Opening Hours
- Monday 10 AM–9:45 PM
- Tuesday 10 AM–9:45 PM
- Wednesday 10 AM–9:45 PM
- Thursday 10 AM–9:45 PM
- Friday 10 AM–9:45 PM
- Saturday 10 AM–9:45 PM
- Sunday 10 AM–9:45 PM
Good to Know
- Parking
- Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot Use the free parking lot or free street parking, then choose the spot that makes it easiest to reach the entrance or line up for the drive-through.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet Accessible parking, entrance, and toilet support a smoother visit from arrival through the time spent inside.
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · NFC mobile payments · SNAP/EBT Have a credit card, debit card, NFC mobile payment method, or SNAP/EBT card ready before ordering at the counter.
- Children
- Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu High chairs and a kids' menu help families settle in for a meal, with a simple choice for children and a seat that fits the table.
- Who comes here
- Groups Groups can come in together and use the seating area for a shared meal.
- Atmosphere
- Casual Expect a casual setting that suits a quick stop or an easy sit-down meal.
Hours, Parking, Access
Empire King is at 20651 W Valley Blvd, Golden Hills, CA 93561, United States. The restaurant opens every day from 10 AM to 9:45 PM. Monday through Sunday follow the same hours, so the schedule stays steady across the week.
Parking includes free of charge street parking and a free parking lot. The property also has a wheelchair-accessible car park, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Those details shape the arrival from the lot to the door and through the visit.
The site accepts credit cards, debit cards, NFC mobile payments, and SNAP/EBT. Families can use high chairs and a kids' menu. The room also includes a toilet, and the setting is casual.
A guest can plan the stop without checking for weekday changes. The doors open at the same time every day, so breakfast, lunch, and dinner all fit the same window. Parking is part of the visit from the start, whether someone uses the lot or the street.
Access stays practical inside and out. The wheelchair-accessible entrance supports the path in, and the wheelchair-accessible toilet supports the stay once inside. Payment stays flexible at the register, with cards, mobile payment, and SNAP/EBT all accepted. That keeps the final part of the visit as direct as the first step from the car or sidewalk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours?
Empire King is open every day from 10 AM to 9:45 PM. That gives a clear window for breakfast, lunch, or dinner without checking a different schedule for each day. Plan the visit around those hours, especially if you want a later evening meal.
What payment methods are accepted?
Empire King accepts credit cards, debit cards, NFC mobile payments, and SNAP/EBT. That covers card tap, card swipe, and electronic payment at the counter. Bring the method you plan to use before ordering so checkout stays quick.
Is parking available?
The restaurant has free parking lot access and free street parking. Drivers can choose whichever spot is easiest when they arrive at 20651 W Valley Blvd in Golden Hills. That makes it simple to stop in for a meal, pick up takeaway, or use the drive-through.
Is the restaurant accessible?
Empire King has a wheelchair-accessible car park, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Those features help with arrival, entry, and time spent inside. Guests who need accessible access can plan a stop with those three points in mind.
Is it good for children?
Empire King is good for kids and has high chairs plus a kids' menu. Families can sit down for a meal without needing extra arrangements at the table. It works well for an easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner stop with children.
What dining options are available?
Empire King offers dine-in, takeaway, drive-through, delivery, and on-site service. Guests can eat inside, carry food out, or stay in the car for the order. That range makes it easy to match the visit to the time available.
