Last time I had stopped in at the OG R+M Dessert Bar on Seattle's Capitol Hill was back on 1/27/18!…read moreI learned that they have expanded to Bellevue in 2025. Today is their grand opening of their third site in downtown Edmonds (5/14/26). Perfect central location in the retail/restaurant/cafe/cocktail bar core and within walking distance from the Edmonds ferry terminal. Beautiful retail site with an assortment of merch available for purchase: hats, Tshirts, totes, NA bevs, wines, teas, ice cream, nuts, granola, boxed cookies, gourmet popcorn & snacks, and of course, the lovely refrigerated dessert case. I purchased two chocolate strawberry mousse domes. It's given me visions of pastry school, favorite entremets, and quality pâtisseries. A very welcoming site. Perfect for quality gifts or treats for family, friends, that special someone, or for yourself. Definitely a wonderful addition to downtown Edmonds!

My friend and I wandered into the dessert bar just before closing and grabbed their ice cream…read moresandwiches. I thought they had a really great selection of homemade goods, wine and other prepackaged goodies. The ice cream sandwiches were recommendation of the fellow working and he really hit the spot after dinner. Soft cookies, delicious homemade ice cream. The service was excellent and thought the store was quaint.

As the summer heat hits I find myself redoubling my efforts to find any new ice cream/soft serve…read morespots hitting the city that might finally scratch my itch after having such phenomenal soft serve in Japan. NOTE: I am about to launch into a tangent on Japan vs US soft serve and will put a convenient border around this if you just want to hear about Mammatus (understandably) ======================================================= Ever since my last trip to Japan I've felt soft serve is just disrespectfully bad here in the states compared to the quality and care they put into it in Japan, and I'm sure there's a lot of layers of that from bad soft serve powder suppliers and a culture of growing up with this stuff so many spots chase the nostalgia factor both on the business side and for customers. But this simply must stop. Japan experiments with using milk from different cow varietals and farms, even mixing types and using milk from other animals (goat mostly) to find the best flavor as their base. But they don't even stop there, experimenting with the texture itself to create an extra dimension to the experience. Textures reminiscent of marshmallow, italian meringue, semifreddo and everything in between. Ultimately I think in the US soft serve has a history of being centered around a scalable, consistent, cheap product. And that persists to this day. While in Japan soft serve is often treated more like a specialty food crafted with artisanal and premium care. OK back to your regularly scheduled program. ======================================================== After trying just about every soft serve around Seattle I felt hopeless I'd find something that felt like a premium product reminiscent of the masterful varieties I found across Japan. So thank god for Mammatus finally showing the people what SOFT SERVE CAN REALLY DO! Folks, this is the best soft serve I'd had around the Seattle region bar none. Milk Drunk is a fun spot to get some fried chicken and cool seasonal soft serves that are certainly satisfying, and while I think pastry project may be the best bakery around these parts the soft serve they're slinging is sadly subpar (though the best hard shell variety in the biz). Baiten is great but oh man, for the soft serve lovers out there you simply must must make it down (up?) to Mammatus for the most velvety, creamy, perfect amount of sweetness soft serve you can get round these parts with a weekly rotating flavor and fun sundae varieties to try. They offer the classic chocolate hard shell but that's all you're getting here. Just be patient as they're not the fastest around but it's absolutely worth it even if you need to wait. Trust me! MAMMATUS IS A MAMMAMUST!

The Homie and I made a beeline to the Mammatus Creamery truck during the Ridgecrest Art Walk…read more(7/23/26). Not much of a wait but provided enough time in line to decide what we wanted to order. For me, I had the Peaches and Cream soft serve in a cup. That was absolutely rich, luscious, creamy, and summer goodness of fresh peaches. The Homie opted for The Cheesecake One: actual cheesecake, caramel sauce, oat crumble, raspberry sauce, vanilla soft serve. That was a pretty sizeable sundae that both savored and devoured. Fantastic find for dessert after having dinner elsewhere! A few weeks later on social media, I see their indie business has attracted an even lengthier line, but definitely totally worth the splurge!

As a first-time customer and a French citizen who loves authentic French pastries, I only wish they…read morespoke French too! The croissants, pain au chocolat, brioches, and pâte à choux were absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The service was fast, and the bakery itself is cozy and inviting inside. The exterior could use a little more maintenance, but honestly, we're here for the fresh pastries, and they definitely deliver. I do wish they opened earlier, around 7:00 a.m. on the weekend too. We arrived right when they opened, and by 8:15 a.m., customers were already steadily coming in. If you're looking for fresh, high-quality French pastries, this is definitely the place to go.

Quaint bakery with welcoming staff. I thoroughly enjoyed the blueberry danish and the ham and…read morecheese croissant... so yummy. Unfortunately, the coffee machine/s was/were down so I had to settle for the Vietnamese coffee. I usually enjoy Vietnamese coffee but this batch was bitter and did not taste good. Looking forward to better coffee next time.

Came to Raindrop Creamery in Seattle on a Saturday evening after a hearty Italian pre-race dinner…read more Yes, that's right -- I was running the Iron Horse Half Marathon the very next morning. I got a scoop of the sweet corn with blackberry ice cream in a cup, and it was really, really good. I ate it while walking around outside, and while it was definitely on the sweeter side, it was exactly what I wanted and really hit the spot. I was tempted by the double fudge brownie, but I wanted to try something a little different, and I'm glad I did. I especially liked that the sweet corn flavor was apparently made with actual corn -- definitely not an ice cream flavor I come across very often. Really enjoyed this one and would absolutely stop by again if I'm back in the Seattle area. 5/5 stars Last visited: August 29, 2026

Raindrop Creamery is a cute addition to the Westwood/Ravenna neighborhood. They have a wide…read moreassortment of flavors that are slightly different from the norm but a lot of different options to choose from. If I was in the area I would definitely check it out again. I think it's only street parking but there are at least some stools to sit if you wanted to eat there. Staff: 5/5 really nice Sanitation: 5/5 super clean Brown Butter Oops (5/5) This flavor was really good with the sweet cream base and the additions of the brown butter cone was a nice complement to make for a creamy and smooth flavor. The texture could be a little gritty at times because of the cone pieces but I didn't mind too much Blueberry hibiscus (4/5) I thought this was a good and unique option if you're looking for something that's dairy free. It was pretty good but I would opt for a creamier option. The blueberry came out strong in here and the hibiscus came through after that.

4.5 stars. This is a really cute little shop. It feels family owned/small business. They have a…read moresmall(ish) menu and sometimes things are out (we've been here a few times). I enjoyed the drinks i have there (including strawberry matcha though it was a little foamy, a cold strawberry oolong tea - they don't really have regular fruity drinks), and a delicious matcha milk tea (the matcha cap really blended well with the milk tea). The first time I came here, we tried the pineapple bubble waffle with a side of cold cream and I thought it was unfortunately a little overhyped (the bubble waffle was a little too crispy and was just OK overall). An easy choice to stop by when we want a little swet treat.

I was informed by a family member catching a Rapid Ride E bus northbound that it looks like Teews…read morehas reopened (6/16/26). All I can say is whatever. Putting more focus & effort on the Bellevue site over the Shoreline site, during the sudden and prolonged hiatus, never sat well with me. There are other indies located throughout North Seattle, Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Edmonds, Lynnwood & Bothell worth supporting instead. Also, I am one of those Yelp Elite All Stars & IGers that spreads my culinary dollars, whenever possible, within a wide radius. Of course, that is solely my own opinion, just saying.

The coffee cake tasted so good! Also price was good at $3.50. However there are no prices listed…read morefor coffee or any other items on the menu which I find incredibly annoying so that's why I'm giving 3 stars. Prices help customers make good decisions and avoid needing to make the uncomfortable ask on "how much is _____".

The bakery is inspired by the Japanese Rilakkuma bear, which is a really cute touch, as I saw them…read moreall around the store. They offer a great variety of unique pastries, including the trendy flat croissant. While the flat croissant was fun to try and very crispy, I still prefer the traditional style. The pistachio croissant and Hokkaido cheese danish were my personal favorites because they were incredibly fresh, flaky, and buttery. Besides the treats, they have a solid selection of coffee and milk teas. The interior is spacious, and the staff is both quick and friendly.

Average clam chowder. A decent quantity for the price. The morning line was pretty long and a bit…read moreof a wait. We came back a few hours later and there was hardly no wait time. The pastries looked good. Wish they sold sourdough bread but they do offer it in sandwiches. There's a lot of seating in the food court area although it can get crowded on a busy weekend.

I was happy to have Honey Bear Bakery Cafe for some much-needed breakfast as the start of my book…read morecrawl while in the area, as Honey Bear Bakery Cafe is located in the Lake Forest shopping center, right across from Third Place Books, which is where I was heading to. But first, coffee and breakfast. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, which consists of a croissant, egg, lettuce, tomato, mayo and I added bacon for an extra charge. It was solid, with the roasted/warmed up croissant and was filling. I also liked that they had Victrola coffee, which I ordered a drip of. Strong coffee = no complaints. In addition to their made-to-order food items, like the breakfast sandwich, they also have pastries in the case and a full coffee and tea menu. It's nice to have this cafe in the Lake Forest shopping center with plenty of seats around, next to many other businesses and tons of parking nearby. I dig the convenience of it all.

Last three times my order has been incorrect. such a great place.. I just would like my order.read more

I was getting my tires installed at Discount Tire and just wandered around here, not my usual…read moreBallard hood so don't know spots up here. Was properly surprised! These Brazilian dough-y things were awesome! Perfectly baked, reasonably priced and a big variety of fillings if that's your thing. I ate there, it was very clean inside and since I was there in the morning it seemed like it was mostly a drive through place with folks getting coffees and drinks. I bought more to bring home to the fam and will be back when I'm in the area!