Empire Hookah Lounge

Hacienda Heights, United States

4.7

Open now

20 reviews

Does not accept credit cards

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Telephone:
+1 626-961-6200
Website:
www.empirehookah.com
Address:
15914 Halliburton Rd, Hacienda Heights, CA, 91745
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1 miFoothill Transit 185
1 miFoothill Transit 281
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Takes Reservations
No
Accepts Credit Cards
No
Accepts Apple Pay
Yes
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
No
Happy Hour
Yes
Best Nights
Fri, Sat, Sun
Coat Check
No
Smoking
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Has TV
Yes
Has Pool Table
No

Today

Today 6:00 pm – 1:00 am
Open now
Local time (Hacienda Heights) 18:36 Thursday, 28 November 2024

Business hours

Monday 6:00 pm – 1:00 am
Tuesday 6:00 pm – 1:00 am
Wednesday 6:00 pm – 1:00 am
Thursday 6:00 pm – 1:00 am
Friday 6:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday 6:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sunday 6:00 pm – 1:00 am

Description

Specialties

Delicious tasting, clean, quality hookah at an affordable price. Whether you’re a first time smoker or a hookah connoisseur, our knowledgeable staff will make sure your smoking experience is unforgettable. We carry over 100 mouth-​watering flavors and blends that will undoubtedly satisfy your craving. We are also the only lounge in Los Angeles to carry Tangiers Tobacco. If you’re a hookah smoker and haven’t tried Tangiers yet, your simply selling yourself short. Our lounge is also the perfect venue for private parties of any occasion and our VIP room is the ideal for larger groups that desire a secluded section. Our guarantee is that you WILL enjoy your hookah. So be adventurous and try something new. If your choice blend doesn’t quite hit the spot for you, we’ll be more than happy to change it out, at no additional charge. Our specialty is providing you a special experience.

History

Established in 2007.

Hookah is our passion. For us, there’s nothing better than sharing a great tasting hookah with a great group of friends. We started Empire with the intention on being different. Different from the other lounges that made us feel like we weren’t welcome or appreciated. The ones that took half an hour to serve your first round of coals, and after a few puffs your flavor has magically disappeared. The same ones that put lawn furniture inside and call themselves a lounge. You know what we’re talking about. That’s NOT us… Our goal is to provide you with the best service possible, the best hookah possible, an inviting and comfortable environment, all at an affordable price. We pride ourselves on providing you with the best overall hookah experience possible and promise you wont be disappointed. Come in and let us share our passion with you…

Meet the Business Owner

Sean and Adam T.

Business Owner

What started as a genuine love for hookah and the social atmosphere it provides, soon developed into a business to share the tradition of hookah smoking. We want our patrons to be introduced to hookah the right way. Quality flavors, good coconut charcoal and an unmatched service experience. Share our love for hookah with us at Empire Hookah!

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Breakfast & Brunch

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American (Traditional)

Sean and Adam T. says,

«When writing your ‘things to do before I die’ list, we suggest you put TRY JACK’S SPECIAL STEAK somewhere in the top five.»

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20 reviews of Empire Hookah Lounge

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Place rating: 5
La Mirada, CA
Super laid back atmosphere, you don’t feel like you’re at a club like other places. Prices are fair, flavors are great, plus they have tangiers which is awesome. Staff was super laid back and helpful. When I went there it ended up being movie night which was pretty cool! I buy most of my sheesha from them and any time I want to smoke at a lounge it’s my go to place! Well worth the 25 minute drive
Place rating: 5
La Verne, CA
Updating my review because idk… my last review was in DINO AGES! anywhoooo… this place is basically AMAZEBALLS. they have tangiers (duh) which is literally the top of the top… pure gold… top shelf s***…service is always ace… music is SO unbelievably perfect… KYGO?! MATOMA?! THOMAS JACK?! THIS IS LIKE MY TROP HOUSE /​HOOKAH DREAM LOUNGE!!! not only do they have all these wonderful things… they also just started a GAME ROOM! you heard that right… GAME ROOM! I’m soooo addicted to the darts game they have and the pool table and not to mention you can play your own music back there while playing! like I’m feelin like one direction might help my awesome ninja throw for the darts game. pop that 1D on and BAM! WINNER! if you’re looking for a fun chill hookah bar look no further!!! this is it! it’s what Jafar from Aladdin would say «a diamond in the roughhhhhhh» ok byeeeeeeee!!!
Place rating: 4
Diamond Bar, CA
Excellent hooka and they carry tangiers. Super friendly staff and the owner is super cool and make ls you feel at home. The only negative is the lack of air quality and I would love to see the furniture get upgraded and more comfortable, other then that I would recommend this spot for a hooka break
Place rating: 5
Covina, CA
This place is chill and they make a great hookah. Customer service is great and the owner is chill and really appreciative of his customers. This is my new spot. Me and my boys love this place. I would recommend it to everyone I know.
Place rating: 5
Whittier, CA
Honestly my favorite hookah spot, all of the workers and the owners are awesome people. The hookah is always good and affordable. They never try to push or upsell you. Definitely recommend it.
Place rating: 5
Whittier, CA
Gold standard hookah if you ask me. Perfect spot for a date night. My boyfriend and I always come & try different flavors. The owner/​manager is always on top with his customer service by making sure he gives excellemt quality hookah and keeps up with coal rotations, and always has a good variety of music playing. The theme, lights, and furniture they have makes you feel comfortable, nothing but goos vibes at this spot. Everytime I go, I see familar faces so that tells you right there that people keep coming back for this spot for hookah. The employees know how to gain customer loyalty. Im not a regular who comes eveeyday but ill definetely choose Empire when Im craving hookah. Sign up for the rewards program they have and stack up on points!
Place rating: 5
Hacienda Heights, CA
Love this hookah lounge, needs a little better music but other than that it’s perfect. Always have deals Sunday-​Thursday. My boyfriend and I always get the 2/​$ 24 that includes the hookah a refill and 2 drinks. The service is excellent but make sure you have your I.D. because they’re on top of it which is nice. You pay when you leave and they have menus. I am a regular at this spot & I won’t even try other locations. Great environment. I highly recommend.
Place rating: 5
Tustin, CA
This place is truly the BEST! The owners and staff are always concerned with giving their customers the best experience & it shows!
They are dedicated to offering the top shelf products.
They have very good pricing & if you follow them online you can get even better deals!
If you want to have a good time go to Empire NOW!!!
Place rating: 4
Covina, CA
Good flavors and got seated fast. Didnt wait long for hookah and coals. Real chill place if your looking for a place to smoke hookah. Good music and TV set up also.
Place rating: 5
City of Industry, CA
Great place nice little cozy hide away Monday night movies, football and bring in your food best jefe Erik !! Great ambience!
Place rating: 5
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA
Be sure you will enjoy a relaxing hookah experience at Empire. The Owner Sean has a great crew that are all happy and very attentive to your needs, coals and experience. I’ve been to many hookah lounges in LA and this is a hidden gem. They only take cash, but have an ATM inside for convenience. They will even give you a frequent hookah card stamp to get a free hookah fast. Music choice is great too. Highly recommend this place to relax after a long day or just chill with some friends.
Place rating: 5
North Hills, CA
I must say, this is honestly one of my favorite spots for Tangiers now. I’ve wanted to check this place out for Tangiers bcz of hookahjohn. This lounge uses top notch coconut coals called Titanium. Although not necessary bcz this place packs it well, they offer flavor savor.
Service and music are on point.
Prices r incredibly cheap. $ 16 for Tangiers, can’t beat this unless u drive to San Diego for Tangiers lounge. I am from LA but if I lived around here, I would come here way more often.
Whenever I’m in this area, I will be back again.
Place rating: 5
Montclair, CA
This place is amazing, the hookah is great, the service is fantastic and the vibe is really chill. I went on a Sunday night and there was couple people there and it’s much better cause it’s not that loud and they check up on you once in a while. The price is not bad actually and considered really cheap compare to other hookah place. Love this place!
Place rating: 4
Rosemead, CA
Pretty chill spot here. Came here with some friends– and it was a cool vibe.
The interior is like a chill frat party house. Plus lots of couches! Lights dim and ratchet music videos playing on the screens. Dark. There were a lot of couples getting a little too comfortable on the couches. With that being said, this would be a perfect date to feel up on your partner! Literally.
Hookah is pretty good here with interesting flavors. Peach was delicious!
Service was alright. The staff is pretty chill. Minus 1 star for $ 5 cover per person if it’s more than 2 people. Lame– and cash only. It’s 2015, not 1998.
Overall, this place is CHILL. I’m not sure about returning only cause I love food with hookah. But if I had a hot date, you betcha ;)
Turn Ons:
— Chill vibe; not ideal for a girls night out.
Turn Offs:
— Cover charge.
— Cash only.
Place rating: 4
Los Angeles, CA
Great place. Friendly/​attentive/​informative staff, decently priced hookah, good occasional deals, and fun theme nights. Music is a bit much sometimes but it’s not overly loud and they sometimes play good throwbacks.
Docked 1 star for the $ 3 cover/​per person after 9 on Fridays/​Saturdays. Never experienced that before.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Ok this place is beyond amazing! I first walked in and was immediately greeted by the owner he was nice and very patient with trying to explain the different options they had. the place is dark and plays I writing music, current hip hop and R&B to current rap to even a little indie. It was a very cool vibe and I really digged it.
The price of the hookah was beyond reasonable, I paid $ 16 for a bowl. although they are limited on the flavors you can mix up to 3 so the possibilities are almost endless. I had a mixed bowl that gave me flavor throughout the entire smoke. occasionally it was quite harsh however I realized I only had to turn the coals and it mellowed out again.
I even spoke to the owner about buying my own hookah he was very informative and I acted as if I didn’t know much about Lucas and he presented all the information correctly to me and was honest. I love that because a lot of people will try and take advantage of a young female just to make the dollar but he just told me my options and what was best in his opinion and allowed me to decide from their. I just moved to West Covina but I think I found a new home with Empire hookah.
Also I passed it up like 4 times because it’s in the back left corner of the plaza and at night the sign can be easily missed. Just pay attention (unlike me) and you’ll be fine.
Place rating: 4
Pico Rivera, CA
This was our first time here and the girl at the front was great! I didn’t catch her name but she helped us out and was very nice. Good customer service. The staff checked up on us periodically to make sure everything was good. I would definitely come back if it was a little close to home. Better than any place around Whittier that’s for sure. They have great group specials which I liked. They have different specials for different days during the week. I would wanna come on a Monday when they have movie night.
Place rating: 5
Glendale, CA
Empire Hookah is the gold standard for hookah lounges. The selection of hookah is vast and tasty.
The staff is friendly and the vibes are chill.
Place rating: 4
Glendora, CA
One of the better lounges I have been to. Service is nice, music isn’t blasting and they have a very diverse mix of music. Its a bit too dark for my taste, but it’s still very comforting. The hookah quality is outstanding! They might be short on a few flavors every so often, but they will offer to mix it or substitute so that’s a plus!
Too bad its so far away from me, otherwise I’d end up being a regular here!
Place rating: 5
Glendora, CA
First time back to empire since they moved over from the alley next door.
Definitely somewhere I would frequent if it was more convenient to my home. A very nice girl greeted us and sat us down and gave us a good summary of the items available on the menu, which they have a rather large selection of shisha. A couple minutes after she departed a gentleman came over and tried to pair something for us. Not that he couldn’t but my buddy and I smoke a lot haha. A couple items we ordered we out of stock but hey shit happens. We settled in Kashmir Apple and a hint of cane mint along with it. Good deals for pairs as we got a hookah with a refill and two drinks for 25 bucks.
Nice ambiance as well as great service and hookahs that have flavor and smoke. Deserving of a perfect review non-​withstanding a couple minor hiccups like no central heat and a couple menu items being unavailable.