Empire Zone

«Empire Zone» is a coffee shop operating within the eponymous perfume store on the Moika River embankment in Saint Petersburg. The place is located in the Yeliseyev tenement house, built back in the 18th century, and this is felt throughout the venue's appearance. The interior is assembled from antique furniture, an old French stove has been preserved here, and decor by contemporary artists sits alongside historical details — the contrast of eras looks organic. The coffee shop's windows offer a view of the embankment, so you can take your cup of coffee to go and not rush off, taking in the cityscape. The venue's format is coffee to go, so «Empire Zone» will suit those strolling through the city center who want to make a stop at a place with character, rather than an ordinary coffee shop with no history. The combination of a perfume store and a coffee shop under one roof is not the most common format for the city, and this adds individuality to the venue. Here you can combine a walk through the historic center, an introduction to fragrances, and a cup of coffee in an interior with 18th-century elements.