I visited Mendocino Farms for lunch with a friend today, and I love their new location right across…read morefrom Redmond Town Center. It also doesn't hurt that it's directly across from Salt & Straw. When I asked my friend if she wanted lunch or ice cream, she said "both," and I knew exactly where to go. When we walked into the spacious, light filled dining room, we were greeted by a friendly staff member who explained the menu and offered great recommendations. He convinced both of us to try the Thai Mango Noodle Salad. My friend ordered hers with chicken and all the toppings, while I skipped the honey-roasted almonds and chicken. Even without them, the salad was incredibly delicious--so many flavors and textures from the mint, basil, mango, and the crunchy French fried onions. It was sweet, savory, and absolutely hit the spot! Parking was easy; we found a spot at Redmond Town Center and walked across the street. If it hadn't been raining, I would've done some Christmas shopping after lunch. I couldn't stay long, but I was definitely tempted. Of course, we had to stop by Salt & Straw afterward for ice cream. They carry one of my favorites--the vegan hazelnut cookies and cream--and it was the perfect finish to our lunch outing.

I've loved Mendo for years and this place keeps the love alive!…read more My go-to is the avocado quinoa salad. Not-so-fried chicken is also delicious. Please bring back the pork belly banh mi! That was the second best thing on the menu

Had a work dinner here a few nights ago and had a good time. The place has all sorts of different…read moreseating whether it's at the bar or a big group. I wasn't feeling like a big entree but I put together a fun little meal out of their falafel bites and tomato soup- both were really good. I appreciated that the service folks made sure I got some extra toasted bread with my soup. A coworker got the buttermilk fried chicken and it was an impressive serving. Also loved the extensive selection of whiskey, cocktails, and non alcoholic cocktails. Non alcoholic options really allow anyone to relax with a drink. But not me I had woodinville rye whiskey because it's a local fav. OH! They sell hotdogs here and that's awesome cause it's hard to find a good hotdog place- and these hotdogs are made of freakin waygu beef.

Came here on President's Day for lunch with two others (the restaurant was still open!, and there…read morewas plenty of free holiday street parking hehe). I ordered the grain bowl and it was pretty tasty. I think their menu wasn't as exciting to me overall (the brunch and dinner ones looked great) but the food was pretty fresh and tasty. The person waiting our table was very friendly and patient with us, given how long we took to pick drinks and food, and I appreciate that!

Redmond Paris Baguette is the best! Best service and ambiance! The staff is so friendly and the…read morefood is great :)

Originating from Korea, I was so excited to see that Paris Baguette found a home in downtown…read moreRedmond. Located on the ground floor of an apartment building, parking can be challenging unless you find a spot on the street or don't mind walking from a public lot. Inside, seating is pretty plentiful with some tables in the center, along the windows, and in a more secluded section behind the coffee counter. Two of us came in to grab some pastries and coffee around 11:00A. We loaded up our tray and headed to the counter where we also requested a slice of the tiramisu from their refrigerated case, and ordered our coffees. + CHOCOLATE SUPREME CROISSANT ($6.59) - This round croissant was filled with chocolate custard cream, partially dipped in chocolate and topped with crisp chocolate pearls. The croissant was light but had no problem holding up to the rich custard which reminded me of a chocolate pudding. I really enjoyed this one! + COFFEE CROISSANT DONUT ($5.99) - When I picked this up, I noticed it had some weight! The cronut was filled generously with coffee custard which was smooth and not too sweet. All the sweetness really came from sugary coffee icing on top. Even though the coffee flavor wasn't very bold and tasted more like instant coffee to me, I'd still recommend. The pastry was flaky and had light layers too. + TIRAMISU CAKE SLICE ($9.25) - Eh, it was just okay. The cake itself didn't have a robust coffee flavor and the layer of mascarpone was way sweeter than anticipated, closer to a cream cheese frosting. To me, this isn't reminiscent of a tiramisu and for the price, I would have expected a larger slice. Others in my family ate the remaining pastries that we purchased (we didn't share, haha), so here are their quick thoughts: + RASPBERRY ALMOND CROISSANT ($6.39) - Advertised as filled with both almond cream and raspberry preserves, but the almond cream was extremely subtle, so raspberry was the dominant flavor. + ALMOND PASTRY ($4.99) - The pastry could have used more almond filling, and it should be spread out more out towards the edges. It had a delightful almond flavor though. + CHOUX CREAM BREAD ($3.79) - This was as expected, a simple soft bread filled with custard cream. + CROISSANT DONUT ($5.99) - A cronut filled with custard cream and topped with lemon icing. It had good flavor! + SWEET RICE DONUT ($3.79) - A chewy rice donut rolled in sugar and filled with red bean. Eat it the same day, while the dough is still soft. The filling did not have the sweetness that you'd expect with a red bean paste... it tasted like just mashed red beans and was pretty plain. We wouldn't select it again. For my coffee, I kept things simple with a decaf ICED VANILLA LATTE ($5.42, 16 oz.). They serve the Lavazza brand, so I had a feeling it would be good. The coffee was very smooth, had a good balance of vanilla flavor and they accommodated my request for light ice well. They have a rewards program (1 point per $1), although points do expire after 180 days. The pricing of the pastries is on par with what I expected, but the cost of cake slices is steep at almost $10 each, so it's a better value just to order a full cake. I'm sure I'll be back again to try more of their pastries... perhaps a savory one next time!

Bagels five star Service five star…read more Nice clean store/restaurant Would definitely go back

Finally got my bagels…read more Quick and fast service. In and out in 3min. They have unique selection on bagels and seasonal ones and the schmear too. I got the 6 bagels deal: Shallot Cacio e pepe Jalapeno cheddar Everything Salted rosemary Seasonal: strawberry crunch. Was looking forward their chocolate cherry, but they ran out. Plenty of indoor seating. They also serve coffee etc. There's a self serve water station. Parking: easy free street parking.

Good coffee and hot cocoa, with lots of activities for kids. Board games, a solid stage, and a…read moregreat sound system make it a fun spot for live music. We enjoyed watching a performance while sipping on coffee and hot cocoa -- relaxed and family-friendly vibe.

I was a bit early for another event in Redmond, so I decided to checkout SoulFood CoffeeHouse…read more(8/9/25). I had a refreshing iced 16oz mocha and a sausage breakfast sandwich. I also enjoyed my interaction with the cafe owner. She was a former teacher who followed her passion to open a cafe. This is more than a cafe...this is a welcoming community hub supporting craftsfolks, artists, musicians, and free spirits of every type. Really nice upbeat vibe. Coffee & breakfast sammie were on point too. I felt like a cat sitting in a sunbeam. I had visited other indie spots in Redmond, but somehow this had escaped my radar screen. Pleasant detour on the Eastside!

I've been going to this café quite a bit over the last few months and their drinks are fantastic,…read morewonderful ambience, and extremely nice staff! Staff is quite young, but polite and clearly good at their jobs. Pros: Great food & coffee, nice ambiance, well-located, friendly staff Cons: not much seating, service can sometimes be somewhat slow, prices (but fairly comparable to everywhere so that doesn't really count)

They consistently will not serve in cups and require Togo cups. In past experiences when this has…read moreoccurred they may have been very busy, or down a staff member so I ignored it and skipped coffee. This seems to be a lack of interest of the staff though. Literally zero line, slow day and 4 people behind the bar. The coffee, even served properly is OK, but not as good as other nearby options.

This is not a knock on this particular location but when the price of half a sandwich exceeds…read more$7...fir what you get...not even remotely worth it. Weighing the half bread wrapper plastic and all. 6.4 oz?!??

I'm so happy my favorite sandwich shop is back!!! The last Cooke if time we've gone has been great…read more Friendly customers service, good made correctly. All most scared to jinx's it. lol!!!!

I purchased both a vehicle and a sandwich from these folks this morning…read more Excellent quality and very friendly staff. I recommend them if you need a good lunch spot or very niche food truck. Nice patio outside too for when the weather is good.

Oooooh, I really want to love this place more than I did…read more I do like the really neat warehouse feel when walking in for ordering. I do feel that for the weather and time of year maybe close out some of the doors or windows so it's not as chilly inside? The options are... ok? I would love to see a little more variety but I did come here for breakfast so I'm going to review the breakfast bagels. The bagels themselves are ok? I have no real complaints for this style of bagels and the different varieties are pretty standard. I took my order to go and by the time I got home it was a little cold but that's not taking a points off here. My complaint here is the bagel just seems, underwhelming. The filling just seem wimpy and I got more bagel than a balanced breakfast bagel. It's really disappointing to be eating a lot of bagels when I wanted a balance. Finally, this would all be ok if the price wasn't so high. Seriously it is a bagel filled with the most basic ingredients. The new hey bagel place that has a line out the door is cheaper for bagels.

I ordered the Farine breakfast with fresh-tasting merguez sausages. It came with excellently…read moreseasoned and cooked potatoes, delicious grilled cherry tomatoes, in-house baked wheat toast, sunny-side-up eggs, and a piece of what appeared to be butter lettuce. Everything tasted great and felt well thought out. My partner ordered the almond croissant and an iced latte, which came with a small crunchy piece of almond croissant on top -- both were excellent. This is officially my new favorite breakfast spot in the area and I'll definitely be back. The inside decor was tasteful and inviting, and the staff and service were great -- super friendly and even said goodbye as we were leaving.

I've gone here a couple times now, and I love the quality of their pastries! Street parking can be…read morepretty hard to find, which is a small downside. The cafe gets really busy in the morning, and indoor seating fills up quickly. There is outdoor seating with some heaters, though with how cold the weathers been lately, I prefer getting my bakery to go. I love the crème brûlée cruffin, and the lavender honey scone (also one of my first orders from here) is awesome! It's not surprising that the cruffin is one of their best sellers since it's pretty big and well worth the money. I also appreciate that they include tags for gluten free and vegan options, it'd be cool to see more food using both categories. During my most recent visit, I bought an almond berry cake (the only one that's vegan and gluten free), and I really appreciated the server asking me if I'd like the cake to be packed separately from my other orders. I've bought these pastries to share with friends and family, who've equally enjoyed the treats! Overall, farine is now one of my staple bakery spots in the Eastside!

I love the rich menu! So many options. I got the tipsy cow burger because it was my first time here…read moreand wasn't sure what to go for. They have gluten free buns which I have to say was actually was pretty good. It didn't fall apart! They also have lettuce as buns if you're counting calories! The kids menu had more than just burgers which was nice. Got my son chicken tenders and he loved them. Service was good and it didn't take too long for our food to come out. I definitely will be coming back

My wife loves this place. So we go. It checks the following boxes for her…read more 1. Close(by) enough. 2. Decent wine offering/beer offering is good too. 3. Food is solid 4. Parking is reasonably easy The burger menu can get a bit over-whelming. The many options get a bit too fancy for me to be honest. But I can manage. Food is tasty here. I tend to let my wife order for me so she can scratch all the craving itches she might have during our meal here. I had one gripe about my meal. I upgraded to onion rings to my order. My order included four onion rights. Compared to the amount of fries my wife got with her meal, I thought the amount of onions rings in my order was on the side of too few. Oh wells. We will still continue to come here regardless of the amount of onions included in the meal.