I visited Third Culture Coffee to pick up a drink before visiting a friend nearby. On a weekday…read moremorning, there were only a couple of people inside working and otherwise relaxing in this larger but cozy space. The baristas are pretty efficient and soon I was sipping on my drink. French Drinking Chocolate ($6.80) - This drink consists of melted, thick, luscious chocolate. It gives a sweetened, rich chocolate flavor and is even thicker than syrup in texture. It barely flows at all. I love the chocolate spheres placed on top that are like rice crisps giving a bit of texture. Unfortunately they also clog up the opening in the lid! (4/5) I don't drink much coffee, nor hang out at cafes much, but Third Culture Coffee seems to be a nice place to relax in.

I know, I know . . . came here and didn't try the coffee. Fail! I got a spinach pastry instead and…read moreit was very good! Fluffy bread with a good amount of spinach! Love the fact that there is validated parking underneath with high tech license plate sensors so that you don't have to dig out your license info! It was pretty crowded in there with a lot of people sitting and working on their laptops so it may be hard to grab a seat or meet people here for a coffee date. There is a park nearby for you to sit and sip and people watch though!

Farine has been a hit with our family for all the best reasons! Delicious options, great coffee and…read morepastries and a wonderful vibe! We enjoy the breakfast n brunch options. The team there is amazing and accommodating.

Faring has always been phenomenal! Loved their Redmond…read morelocation but the Bellevue one is even more grand and swanky! Best croissant sandwiches Excellent drinks Fantastic location Parking is a nightmare but worth the effort Service is on point!

One of my favorite health cafes in Seattle! I got an avocado toast and a chocolate smoothie, and…read moreboth did not disappoint. Additionally, the shop is a great place to study and get work done, with great ambiance and lighting. The baristas are friendly and quick. As for prices, they are decent. Not crazy expensive and definitely not cheap either. However, they have a good loyalty program and I ended up getting a free latte with my points!

Ambiance and seating is very nice! It's a good spot to study or work…read more We had come in specifically for the smoothies and got a few to try. They all looked really good like "erewhon dupes". Unfortunately, they were all pretty mediocre. The menu has a bunch of ingredients in all the smoothies, but you can't taste anything except the first ingredient in each list. The pistachio smoothie didn't taste like pistachio at all, only avocado. Of all the ones we got, the strawberry smoothie was the best. Nice to try once, but there are a lot of other smoothie spots that are better and cheaper. The smoothies are definitely not worth $15-16.

Super cute spot for desserts hidden in the bravern. The only downside is that you can only buy…read moreslices in shop otherwise you must buy a whole cake. The customer service is stellar and their cakes and snacks are so tasty and well flavored. They come straight from Japan and cakes are frozen so require some planning/ thawing prior to eating, Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area or on a date (or just to treat yourself)

Le TAO has been on my bucket list for a while as it's gained popularity from social media. They use…read morefresh Hokkaido milk and cream and are known for their Asian cake and soft serve. They are located in the Bravern across from HeyTea (don't forget to bring your parking ticket for validation at the cafe)! The cakes are beautifully displayed like artwork, but much smaller than I expected. Each cake is only 7" (for reference, a standard cake is 8" or 10") and the height of one layer. For $70 a cake (or $10 per slice), these cakes are priced like they're made from gold. My friend and I got a FROMAGE DOUBLE SLICE ($9.99) and a SIGNATURE CAKE SET ($13.99) which includes one slice of cake plus latte of your choice; we got the MATCHA STRAWBERRY CAKE plus a ROSE LATTE. Note that the matcha strawberry and double chocolate fromage cakes are only available as whole cakes or sets and not slices (minus one star just for that). The FROMAGE DOUBLE SLICE was rich, light, and tasted like fresh whipped cream (as the name suggests). It came with some dabs of strawberry syrup on the side, which my friend and I thought was definitely needed as the cake itself was relatively bland. At least it wasn't too sweet (I'd probably rate it as 25% sweetness). The MATCHA STRAWBERRY SLICE was better as it had very strong matcha concentration with a hint of strawberry. It also came with strawberry syrup, but unlike the Fromage, it wasn't necessary. With that said, this cake slice was half the size of the Fromage slice, measuring maybe 2x3 inches maximum or the length of half a finger. It was ridiculously small (like petit four size) for $13.99, even if it came with a latte. The ROSE LATTE was alright. You could taste the rose syrup and the coffee and milk were smooth, but nothing to write home about. The interior is meant to look like a fancy designer store with modern furnishings and lighting (which to be fair, it is located in the Bravern among the designer shops). They have about 8 tables indoors (honestly pretty tight together) or you can take your dessert to go. Service was decent and a waiter brought our food to the table within 10 minutes. TLDR: cake are overpriced for the small portions and their signature cake isn't that tasty. Maybe I'll come back and try the Mont Blanc with Hokkaido soft serve, but $13.99 for half a cup of ice cream is stretching it. Overall: 2.5/5 for food, 3.5/5 for service, 3.5/5 for interior

Cafe Aloe is a little cafe located within the Stokely Apartments in Bellevue. I've been wanted to…read moretry this cafe out for quite some time and finally made the drive out. There isn't any dedicated parking for the cafe, but we were able to find street parking around the block. Once you enter inside the building and cafe, it is surprisingly spacious. There isn't that much seating available though. On a nice day, there is outdoor seating available. I ordered a Vietnamese Iced Coffee and a Mint Mojito Iced Coffee. These were drinks very basic. Nothing extravagant about them, especially the Vietnamese Iced Coffee. The Mint Mojito Iced Coffee was a tad bit better and you could taste the mint in it. If I were to return, I definitely would try other drinks or even their food items here. The customer service here was okay. Not very interactive. There wasn't any issues, but it was a bit awkward for whatever reason.

This café is so cute. They have the little piggy buns with custard filling, which were very tasty…read more It's in a part of downtown Bellevue we're parking isn't too bad. A good clean spot to work out of too! The staff were friendly and the atmosphere is calm

One of my favorite summer desserts is a nice refreshing bingsoo and snowy village always got my…read moreback!! Located in U district its a cute little shop. It does get packed pretty since the place is small but tables usally turn quickly. I always get the mango bingsoo its definitely one of thee best bingsoo flavors if you want something refreshing but their injoemi bingsoo is also really good. Highly recommend!

This place was full of people when we came in so we had high hopes. You order with the iPad at the…read morefront counter. We ordered the watermelon variety. Patiently we waited. And waited and waited. After 10 minutes, they finished one of the orders ahead of us. It wanted until another 10 minutes before the next order came out. After 70 minutes we got our order. There were 2 employees working as slow as possible. They talked about their schedule, what they plan to do on their day off. If only they put a bit more energy into the orders. The watermelon was ok and the ice mixture was good. Too bad they don't know how to run a business.

Tried two matcha drinks from Nana's Green Tea and both were seriously refreshing and well-balanced…read more The matcha soda with soft serve was the surprise favorite -- crisp, lightly sparkling, and not overly sweet. The soft serve melted into the drink perfectly and made it extra creamy without overpowering the matcha flavor. The matcha frappe with soft serve was richer and smoother, with a stronger creamy texture and a nice earthy matcha flavor. Friendly staffs. No more parking validation.

If you are a fan of authentic Japanese desserts, Nana's Green Tea in Bellevue is an absolute…read moremust-visit. It truly feels like a slice of Tokyo right in the Pacific Northwest. I came here specifically for the Matcha Parfait, and it did not disappoint! This is not just a dessert; it's an entire experience in a glass. The parfait is beautifully layered with high-quality matcha ice cream, matcha pudding, and whipped cream. The matcha has that perfect, deep earthy flavor without being overly sweet. I loved the variety of textures, from the chewy mochi to the crunch of the cornflakes at the bottom--it keeps every bite interesting. You can tell they use premium, ceremonial-grade matcha because the color is so vibrant and the taste is incredibly smooth. The cafe has a very modern, clean, and minimalist aesthetic. It's a great place to sit down with friends or even just to treat yourself to a peaceful afternoon snack. The service was polite and efficient, even when it started to get a bit busy. Nana's is definitely the gold standard for matcha in the Bellevue area. Whether you're a die-hard matcha fan or just looking for a unique, high-quality dessert, the Matcha Parfait is a 10/10 choice! If you're not in the mood for a full parfait, their matcha lattes are also fantastic--definitely ask for it with less sugar to let the natural tea flavor shine.