As much as I dislike leaving not so good reviews, it's time. Two of my photos are from over a year…read moreago, and one is from today. Yes, it had been over a year since I had visited due to the amount of foam in my lattes....then again today. I really want to support the smaller owned businesses in town, but not when this is what I get. Two stars are because at least the girls are always nice.

I stopped in this little parking lot in Issaquah to get tacos at Xochi. The wait for tacos was 25…read moremins, so I walked over to The coffee shop to get a coffee while I waited. The lady was super nice. It's a tiny place and a one-woman run shop. It was a personable and cute experience. I wanted a fancy iced coffee because it was a bright and sunny day in Issaquah. I chose Kathy's special mocha, which was a white coffee with chocolate and caramel. It was delicious. Not too sweet, but very creamy. It didn't even taste like coffee, which makes me wonder what white coffee means. The little coffee shop also has a variety of other drinks some of them involving red bull or lotus energy. I liked the creativity, but I'd personally only come here for coffee and maybe a smoothie or one of their baked goods. They also have sandwiches. There was a daily special sign that said specialty drinks are 10% off, but I didn't see the sign until after I ordered and idk if my drink counted as a specialty drink or if I got the discount. Haha. Oh well. It felt good to support a local business even though drinks are half off at Starbucks every Friday in May. They weren't getting much other business while I was there even though the taco place was crowded with people. I felt a little bad. If you ever find yourself in Issaquah and are looking for a nice coffee, this might be your place! I know I enjoyed it!

Make no mistake...we are coming back for the torte…read more... But the service with a smile, our bagel sandwichs, perfectly blended latte and hot tea exactly as ordered helps too!

We visited Shawn's Bakery on Mercer Island for a Sunday lunch. It's a cute little spot, but be…read moreaware that there are only a few outdoor seats. The bakery was quite busy, with a steady stream of customers. The selection was a bit limited when we arrived, possibly because it was late on a Sunday. We ordered a turkey panini and a coffee. The panini was perfectly toasted with nicely melted cheese, though I wished it had more fillings. I also found the coffee to be on the bitter side. We want to come back to try their challah and pretzel rolls next time!

food and coffee was tasty ! also great decor and workers were friendly :) I ordered the wrong drink…read moreand they happily remade it

I recently moved to the PNW and was in search of a great café. I'm happy to say THE SEARCH IS…read moreOVER!!!! I've been coming at minimum twice a week for the past 4 weeks, I'm beginning to think I have a problem. The space reminds me of a French café, not that I've been to France but it's what I seen in movies. They have parking in the back, and free WiFi available for customers. They have a very young team of workers, which makes me think the owner is really looking to invest in the community by hiring local high school students. They are all super professional and attentive to the atmosphere and customers. Now to my FAVORITE PART! The food is AMAZING. I can only speak on the one thing I've been ordering but the Caprese sandwich is soooooo good. It comes with chips or a salad and it's the perfect lunch. I've also had their sweet chai latte which is equally as good. I highly recommend a visit if you are in the Issaquah area.

This place is a gem among the sad coffee scene in Issaquah. After being disappointed with coffee at…read moreJojo's, Berna's and Issaquah Coffee it was a delight to discover this place. Great lattes. Great service. Great atmosphere. Very clean. Baristas are very friendly. Thank you so much!

I really wanted to like this cafe, but it just unfortunately did not meet my expectations. The…read moreowner was very kind and super sweet - but so was the drink. I ordered a caramel latte, and it was sickeningly sweet -- I couldn't even taste the espresso! I'm honestly a bit surprised and disappointed since some of the other reviews raved about this place, but perhaps the other drinks aren't as sweet. There were very few people in the space when I visited, and the ambiance was silent at times since music seemed to pause at random for long periods of time. It made the space feel kind of awkward, but maybe it was just a technical bug that day. They provide wifi and there were plenty of outlets available.

Why does Mercer Island have an abundance of fantastic bakeries?…read more La Fete is a petite pastry / coffee shop that has amazing pastries. The earlier you come the more likely you will get to eat the delicious pastries, but if you come past 11 AM you likely won't find much. Their croissants are always on the menu, but many of their pastries are seasonally available so you have to come back. I haven't tried their sandwiches yet, but those pastries are amazing. The staff here are so nice too! Super tolerant as my indecision took over my brain seeing so many pastries! I think not having anyone behind me helped with that - a rare slow moment - because once the door opened I waved the white flag, asked them to pick me 3 of their favorites and off I went. The only problem with that is I can't recall the names of what I bought. The croissant, easy. The little puffy pastry with big sugar flakes and apricot that was very light? No clue except it was delicious.

Really enjoyed this little cafe! The pastries are baked in house and are delightful. We had the…read morealmond croissant and the raspberry chocolate croissant and both were excellent though I preferred the almond. Espresso was solid. They also have small baguette sandwiches that I'd like to try next time. There was tons of traffic on a weekday morning. Overall a small space with a few small tables inside and an outdoor patio with more tables which will be lovely as the weather gets warmer, but we were able to grab a table. Great place for catching up with someone.

Very nice sandwiches and prepared pastries. I've never seen a Reuben croissant before.read more

Customer service: 5 stars! We called to place a special order from there to Central California! We…read morecalled a week ahead of time, confirmed the order and pick up time two days before. Excellent customer service! Cleanliness: the store is very clean including all wall and room decor, trash, tables, and chairs. The food prep area is visible from the counter and was neat clean and organized including the floors. There was stuff out, as expected for a working business, but clean none the less! Set up: this pastry shop is veryyyyyyy cozy atmosphere! I can see myself sitting here enjoying coffee with friends, or studying here! Love the lighting, the stained glass windows.. ADORABLE!!! Order: Black Sesame Kouign Ammans. The black sesame was mixed into the dough. I have previously only had them where the filling is black sesame. I love this pastry because of the buttery salty caramelization of the pastry dough as it cooks in the solid metal pan with the proper heat. Having it mixed into the dough was a solid 4/5 stars. My personal preference would be to have it as a filling so you can taste more of the caramelization on the dough and not coupled with the black sesame. I was definitely missing that aspect. It was still an ABOVE average pastry! Pastry filled with Ube cream. Yall I had to sit on face time while my boyfriend and his nephew enjoyed this pastry! I was so jealous, they weren't even talking. I'm asking questions while they were shoveling their pastries and moaning with sheer delight! WOULD I ORDER AGAIN: ABSOLUTELY!!!! Black Sean's enjoying Ammans are hard to come by!!! And now I feel like I need to try this Ube pastry that causes ungodly noises!

What a cute find! I was in need of a good morning coffee and stumbled upon Issaquah Coffee…read moreCompany--so glad I did. This place has such a cozy, welcoming vibe with plenty of seating to sit back and actually enjoy your drink (bonus points for offering real "for here" cups!). Their selection is impressive--everything from classic coffee drinks to a variety of pastries, plus even beer and other beverages if you're stopping by later in the day. I had a savory biscuit with cheese and herbs that was great and the perfect pairing with my cortado. There were tons of other tempting options too, from pastries to bagels and more. Overall, just a really nice spot with great offerings and a relaxed atmosphere. Such a great find--I'll definitely be back!

Cute cafe closeby the hike we did. Line was out the door,…read moreand didn't move quickly.. meaning it was cold out there, brrr. Selection of treats is commendable, but missing a few meat-based lunch items I would've tried. I got a chai tea and was talked into cinnamon, but it was a powder he placed on the bottom, so I was choking down the powdery spice with every sip. Not a good drink. I want to give this spot another try because it is very cute, and had Christmas lights up in May. #happyholidays

Small and cute cafe with friendly service and a nice variety of seasonal beverages. I got an almond…read moremilk banana caramel latte but definitely want to check out some of their other options, like the blueberry pie latte or their mushroom-based drinks. Polaroid camera allows you to take cute photos and lots of sun on a nice day! Highly recommend to check it out!

This spot has an odd use case: no clear long term parking or bathrooms to make dine-in appealing,…read morebut also slow-ish (but very warm and kind) service along with no quick pick-up parking spots to make take-out that appealing. I think the use-case for this spot is that you live or work nearby and can walk in and out without needing to park anywhere. The spot has a cute urban charm, but it's a bit small and cramped to make you really want to hang out there. I think what you'd do if you had your heart set on getting something from there and not bringing it back with you is eat at the nearby park on a nice day. I've had the Moroccan sausage breakfast sandwich which was ok and the hot chicken lunch sandwich which was genuinely excellent. The place has its merits, but with so many other choices nearby, I'd lean against coming back unless I was hanging out with someone dead set on it.