They now offer dinner and so we went to try. Some things were great - the server was pleasant, the beef bourguignon was delicious! I loved how many fresh veg and garnishes were part of the dish (unusual for this dish in my experience). However, more mashed potatoes than stew. The chocolate dessert had 3 different textures and a lovely rich flavor. The dinner menu is very small. A couple of starters. Two salads but only one available. Four entrées but only 2 available. I wasnt a fan of the lemon tart. Too much crust and not enough lemon filling. The chairs are very uncomfortable and cold, especially with the cold breeze blowing through from the propped open front door. read more

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We loved coming to this place because of the excellent food by chef Giovanni, but furthermore because the service was nothing short of outstanding. Sadly, it's the exact opposite now. Chef is gone and now the range of food and wine is drastically diminished. I'd advise on the quality of what remains but we literally got up and left due to the repugnant attitude of the waiter, who identified himself as the manager and was all too happy to see us leave after some unpleasantries were exchanged. I think this restaurant's days remaining in business can be measured in days or weeks, not months. It's sad because the owner obviously put some real creativity and money into the design of the wine bar side of the establishment, but as many restaurateurs have learned the hard way, the nature of the personnel can make or break a business, and this place has gone from one extreme to the other in that regard. I predict this particular manager will put the last nail in the coffin of L'Experience Paris with total certainty. read more

I really like this place's croissants, but please, please, please stay away if you're planning on dining in! My party interacted with several staff, and each of them, for whatever reason, had a negative attitude like they couldn't be bothered and if they did bother it was such an intrusion. There's some strange us vs them atmosphere. I could understand if the place was busy, but it was half empty and there were 5-6 staff members just giggling like a group of high schoolers and not attending to anyone until they were flagged down. I guess this sort of thing happens when there's too many staff and not enough to do. read more

The service is 10/10. Is my second time coming here and they are just so nice and attentive. The scrambled eggs are AMAZING the best I've ever tried, best food ever and ambiance is just so peaceful at 8:00am on a Wednesday morning. Highly recommended !!! read more

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L'Experience Paris now serves dinner! We had to try it out as "research" for summer trip to France. Overall: The restaurant had nice vibe and appeal, albeit empty. The food was outstanding - easy 5/5. Highlight was the French Onion Soup... we enjoyed Beef Bourguignon and Scallops - very flavorful and well prepared. The service was excellent, and the chef even came out to say hello. My Only complaint is the seating! Metal chairs at high top tables or metal chairs at standard tables... we had a corner table - two of us had the chairs and two on a bench with no back. We had to skip dessert since we were uncomfortable. Fix the seats and auto 5/5 read more

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Food quality is a 5+. service is a 1, hence the 3 rating. It's also very pricey, but the quality of the ingredients suggests that the markup isn't artificial. In fact, I'm a diabetic and I don't get a glucose spike when I eat these pastries which is pretty amazing. I still get into the 160's so I have to go for a walk, but it's nothing like other Americanized bakeries and grocery store pastries. Farine is the same quality, but maybe 1 star less for taste. Farine is also faster, cleaner, and friendlier service. Go for the amazing pastries if you can tolerate the terrible and slow service. read more

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The last time I visited was over 4 years ago during the pandemic. Four year later, this place is now more of a cafe and wine bar with a nice dine-in experience. I got a few pastries to go. I definitely recommend the pastries. I loved is the fig and gruyere savory kouign amman (even when it was cold inside), the hazelnut croissant was delicious, and the Sahar cake is lacking in flavor and texture (for $18, I expected way more). Shout-out to the girl who helped me, super friendly. She told me to sign up for rewards, which got me $10 off my order. Tips: 1) Free 2-hr parking (just make sure to enter your stall number at the machine) 2) this place is on the InKind app, which has promos of $50 off $100 and $25 off $50 sometimes read more

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Needed to get my fix for a well crafted latte. Found this little gem and ended up also ordering a hazelnut croissant and pain du chocolat. Everything was delicious-the croissant was definitely 12/10 on the scale for crispy layers! Cheree was our server and she was super attentive. Ask her about the story of the teddy bears On our way out, we bought the Camille (cheesecake) to try at home. We will definitely come back to try their brunch. read more

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Nice to take some pictures and the food here is good. But the service here is not as good as the price. They seem to short of staff and didn't have staff come to order food after seated. The dessert here is interesting. read more

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We came here very much on accident one evening, and left talking about how excited we are to be coming back at some point. We met some friends in Bellevue for a couple of nights, and decided to leave the kids in the hotel, and have an adult date night. We wanted somewhere where we could grab drinks and also Grab a quick snack. This was the perfect spot! They had significant amount of outdoor seating that fed seamlessly into the restaurant. We came in, picked out a croissant (delicious) and or seated promptly. It seems like everybody here is French, knows French or has spent time in France. The combination of accents and knowledge of French cuisine was impressive! They have desserts displayed in a case inside the restaurant. It was a unique combination of beautiful and delicious with options ranging from classic all the way to very specific Middle Eastern desserts. We sampled three and loved each of them! This is the sort of place that you can come withtwo people or 10, and you have an opportunity to try both things that are familiar as well as things that you probably have never seen before. We are all very excited to come back and try more! read more

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The restaurant doesn't have a parking lot, which makes the only options paying to park in a nearby garage or finding street parking. There is usually some street parking in front of tapster. The service here is terrible. We were seated and no one came to take our order until after we had approached them to take it (15 minutes at least). The food here is decent but not worth the price. The veggie omelette was decently cooked, the eggs Benedict croissants were nothing special. The resturant is pretty with floor to ceiling windows and has a small patio (only for smaller tables). I've heard the Kirkland location has better service. read more

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Excellent sandwiches, desserts, and coffee. I go here fairly frequently to get sandwiches for work. Just pop in get sandwich leave.

I had an excellent visit to L'Experience Paris - Bellevue. I ordered the Salade Poulet, the Salmon & Avocado Eggs Benedict Croissant, and the Almond Croissant & Hazelnut Croissant, and everything was absolutely delicious. The Salade Poulet was generous with the chicken--plenty of protein and very satisfying. The Salmon & Avocado Eggs Benedict Croissant stood out with a rich portion of salmon tucked into a buttery, flaky croissant. I only wish it came with a second egg, as there was just one, but it was poached well.  The Almond & Hazelnut Croissant was a perfect finish--sweet frangipane for the almond and heavy nutella vibes for the hazelnut. Their pastries are top-notch and clearly made with care. Highly recommend for brunch lovers or anyone craving a little slice of Paris. read more

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I walked past this restaurant and was instantly drawn in by the croissants in the window. A couple days later, I came back with a friend for brunch. We were seated by the window without a reservation, and our server was a kind, attentive young woman who made the experience even better. The interior is beautifully done--there's a wall of wine and a projection of French landscapes that gives the space a really charming feel. Everything was clean and inviting. We asked for recommendations, and she suggested the French toast with berry compote and the avocado toast. She also mentioned that the eggs benedict is very popular. We both ordered coffee--he got a latte, and I got a mocha. The mocha was the perfect balance of dark chocolate, espresso, and milk. It honestly made me crave a proper chocolat chaud with a warm croissant. For food, I ordered the Quiche Lorraine and my friend got the French toast with berry compote. We were both blown away. My first bite was actually the side salad, and I was surprisingly impressed with the dressing. The quiche itself was perfect--and the crust... so good. My friend loved the French toast. It was perfectly soaked and paired really well with the berry compote. I will say it leans very sweet, so don't expect anything savory-leaning--it might be a bit much if you don't have a big sweet tooth. We were a bit short on time, but the service was quick and attentive. We were in and out without even needing to mention our time crunch. This place feels underrated. I'd honestly be so sad if it closed--it's a perfect Sunday brunch spot. read more

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Nice atmosphere, desserts weren't anything amazing, but willing to come back and try more because they do look pretty! Service was fine. Nothing exceptional but it is cute! read more

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We were staying near by at a hotel and the coffee in the room was horrible. I was thrilled when 8 am rolled around and I was able to snag a vanilla latte and mocha americano. The staff were friendly and made fantastic espresso drinks. I look forward to coming back sometime for food. read more

My husband and I found this gem when we had a staycation in Bellevue. We really loved it!!! We got seated immediately even when we didn't make a reservation. The whole place has such a cute cafe vibe! I got a latte and croissant with salmon and avocado Benedict and my husband got ham, Benedict croissant and Americano. We really loved the coffee. The milk was steamed so well. I wish my croissant is warm but it's still very good. The service was amazing and everyone has a great smile! Highly recommend this place!! read more

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L'Experience Paris - Bellevue & Kirkland Honestly? Overpriced and underwhelming. The pastries are way too sweet, and for the price you pay, you'd expect something a lot more refined. We tried a few items , none were memorable, and definitely not worth $10+ per piece. The space itself is cute, and the location is nice for a quick stop or a meet-up. But the quality doesn't justify the cost. It feels like you're paying for the aesthetic, not the taste. Nice spot, but I wouldn't come back for the pastries. There are much better options in the area , and for half the price. read more

Just literally walked into this place because I thought the pastries looked nice as I was walking by. I entered with my service dog to purchase some pastries and I was immediately stopped at the door and told that I couldn't be serviced because I had a dog. I politely told the man and the woman that my dog is a service dog. They cut me off and said that they don't allow dogs period. Mind you they had a sign on their door that says "trained service dogs are allowed." I was confused so I just pointed out to them that they have signage on their door that trained service dogs were allowed and they still said no. Again I politely asked them about purchasing something (which my intention was to purchase and leave). The woman then back tracked and told me I could sit outside but it's currently 45 degreesF out and all their seats and tables were wet from earlier rain. I wish situations like this wouldn't happen and that people would first assess the situation before making assumptions or statements. Honestly it made me feel horrible because it wasn't even that they wouldn't seat me but they wouldn't allow me to purchase anything if I had my service dog with me. I have walked into so many places knowing that people may feel weird about a dog in the establishment so often times I try to just purchase and then leave and go eat outside. But to not even be allowed to purchase it honestly felt like it had to do with more than just my service dog. Like they wouldn't even hear me out as if anything that came out of my mouth was irrelevant. As an Asian American woman I encourage people to visit other French pastry shops because there are plenty that have amazing, understanding, and accommodating staff. This place is not one of them. I DO NOT recommend this place or any of its location at this point. read more

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Parking can be a nightmare. Good luck if you find anything on the street. Otherwise you could do paid parking (12$ an hour). Not fun! Anyhow nice cute spot in Bellevue. Delicious pastry. I had the hazelnut croissant. They didn't have a wide selection of herbal teas...need a restock! read more

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It is good and the food is amazing, it is fancy and love the songs. The staff are amazing, they treat everyone good and help them.

Yikes. Not great. Avoid the croque monsier, it's a cream cheese sandwich. The FO soup comes with yesterday's baguette on the side, so eating the soup is challenging and a total mess no matter what you do. Stick to the pastry. read more

When we came in this morning looks like restaurant was having a hard time keeping up. Tables were not cleaned off. Except for bar. Luckily the cook caught that we were waiting to buy a pastry and got our order. Then finally got service to pay but they didn't provide silverware. Just a bad morning for them today. Stress. read more

We came here for brunch on a Saturday and luckily found street parking nearby. We were seated right away even though we didn't have a reservation (we saw a few tables had reserved signs on them). We ordered the avocado toast, quiche Lorraine and a plain croissant. The ambiance of the place was very nice. The quiche Lorraine was very flavorful and the texture was very nice - one of the best we had here. The croissant was pretty good but cost a shiny penny so probably only a treat every so often. read more

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I visited this new place in downtown Bellevue with my wife. We really liked the interior. The staff was very polite and demonstrated a high level of service. We especially enjoyed the desserts. I hope the management will refine the menu based on customer feedback so the place can become even better. Overall, we were very satisfied and highly recommend this spot. Visit and support this newly opened business! read more

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Great food and pastries, nice service, very welcoming. Perfect place to catch up with friends.

I used to like this place, but based on my most recent experience, I'd call it overpriced and unhygienic. I recently visited to get some croissants and I was shocked to see so many flies on the croissants! The person working there packed two for me, despite the flies on them and I had to ask him to get me some from the back as I wasn't comfortable eating croissants with flies on them! Also, I saw a small raspberry mousse and I got tempted to buy one. At payment I realized it was 16 dollars! I thought it must be exceptional, but it was just a raspberry mousse, a good one, but not worth that much for sure! There are several other french bakeries in Bellevue with higher quality baked goods, much more reasonable prices and higher health and safety standards. I suggest the management to reconsider how they run this bakery as they are far behind in the competition and don't even meet basic customer expectations. read more

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L'Experience Paris is extremely bougie, but because of that, is extremely overpriced. You know it's bougie because they don't list the prices in the display (or even what the items and ingredients), so you don't know how much you're paying until you get to the register. Because of that, we paid $45 for 2 desserts and 1 almond croissant. That's $15 each. A bit outrageous, no? The almond croissant was flaky and had a layer of almond paste that was well-balanced. The apple tart was not as good. It fell apart and the tart shell seemed disconnected from the rest of it. The choux was fine, but no noticeable flavors in the cream other than the pecans themselves. One of their big sellers are Pierre Herme macarons, which is a famous brand from France, and they are one of the only authorized retailers in Washington. I've had them in Paris, and yes, they're delicious, but I'm not sure it's worth the additional cost purchasing them from L'Experience. They also had other lovely gift packs like charcuterie boards, coffees, and pannetones for sale, also at very expensive prices. If you can afford it, I suppose it is a beautiful gift, but can be recreated for much cheaper. The staff were kind enough to explain what the different pastries in the case were, since there were no signs. There is only one single stall gender-neutral bathroom. There is 1 hour free garage parking in the SOMA building, which you can either print out a slip on the machine or use the QR code. The bakery also serves brunch and dinner, but we only partook in the bakery aspect, so I can't speak to the food. read more

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This is my second time in this place, very friendly staff, prices are decent and the food is good. Will definitely be back again. read more

Please not this review is for delivery only Their presentation on delivery is one of the best I have seen. We got the quiche, side salad, blueberry tart (not the correct name), onion soup, and egg Benedict croissant, As mentioned the plating was pretty even for a delivery order however most of the food was okay at best. The soup I would definitely get again but the rest was a little too pricey for my taste buds. That said I do wonder if the place in person would have been a completely different experience read more

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I came here a few times as it was located next to my work at Amazon. The first time I went, I enjoyed the banana croissant pastry - it reminded me of a pastry from SF. However, the price is what keeps me from coming back. I can get the same pastry at a cheaper price. read more

Pretentious name, ambiance and prices. I'd be fine with that as long as the food warrants but sadly, the food is mid at best. Add to that, sub par service - I struggled to get a bit of cream for my coffee, the gentleman at the counter was grumpy, food was cold after I asked for it to be warmed up, etc. $9 for a cold ham n cheese croissant anyone? read more

Found L'Experience Paris via InKind and what a delightful find! Their latte was absolute perfection - velvety microfoam with rich, bold espresso that wasn't bitter at all. The barista clearly knows their craft. But the real standout was their Parisian ham and cheese baguette sandwich. The baguette had that ideal crusty exterior with a soft, airy interior that only authentic French bakeries seem to master. The ham was thinly sliced and had that slightly sweet, smoky quality, while the cheese melted just enough to complement without overwhelming. Simple ingredients executed flawlessly. The space itself captures that cozy Parisian café vibe without feeling contrived. I appreciate that they don't rush you out the door - perfect for when you need a quick mental vacation during your workday. L'Experience Paris delivers exactly what their name promises - an authentic taste of Paris right in the neighborhood. Also got blueberry pastries for the espresso folks at the Microsoft Global Nonprofit Summit's LinkedIn for Nonprofits area - to say thanks for the mocha. read more

This place was real recommended from my husband's coworker who is French. He said this is an authentic French bakery and we decided to give it a try. The cross songs are one of the best things they have. It's buttery, it's flaky, and always super fresh. The quiche is also fantastic and I like the side salad it is served. The greens have a very soft. The last time I was there and waitress was wonderful. I forgot her name but she could speak Portuguese and she's not funny either Brazil or Portugal. The gift set they have available there are so amazing. It is hard to choose which one to pick. It's usually comes with either chocolate or Macarons. The boxes are very classy and colorful. It feels like I am in France. Another thing that I really like about this bakery is the fact they always use whole milk to make their beverages. Every time I come to Bellevue I will try to stop by to get some delicious croissants and my hot latte. It is the only authentic French bakeries in town. I super recommend this place!! read more

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It's a great local spot with a solid selection of brunch options. I really enjoyed the Un Brunch à Paris--the portion size was generous and it even came with a mimosa, which was a nice touch. The macchiato was just okay, though--I'd probably try a different coffee next time. Overall, worth visiting for the food and vibe! read more

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This is definitely for special occasion only. I only had been here 2x and both for pastry never dine in. We were in the area so I decided to stop by to see what was available. They didn't have much but this one looks interesting so I got it. Didn't realize it was going to cost me $9+ for it though.... The pastry was described as a kouig aman with triple cheese on top and figs inside. It's definitely sweet and savory and it has the flaky layers. Not sure about the pull apart portion but it was good. I had gotten their macarons before for Christmas and they were pretty good as well, also pricy (6 for $40+). Service was decent, at least they were knowledgeable in the items. Overall, a very fancy place and not something I would go frequently read more

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What a great French bistro. We joined some friends of ours here on a Sunday for brunch. We had a variety of things on the menu that were all delicious! The eggs benedict was unique on a croissant (never had that before and was absolutely the right way to go). My spouse had the omelet and it was made to perfection. So light, flavorful and filling! Our service was great. Our waitress was attentive, took time to explain things and had a smile the entire time. This place is located in downtown Bellevue on the corner with lots of windows so had a great ambiance and feel as we enjoyed our meal. I highly recommend this place for brunch and hope to return for dinner sometime! read more

Came here for brunch on a Sunday. We had reservations which I recommend as the place was packed. Food was absolutely delicious but service could definitely be better. The online menu showed two selections of beer but when we asked what kind of beer they had they said they did not have any. Our food was not served at the same time so one of us was left waiting longer it would have been better if they waited and just served us at the same time. Also the drinks came out quite a bit after the food was served. We just ordered a cappuccino and mimosa so not sure what the hold up was. All in all a great place with beautiful ambiance and good food just needs to iron out some of the details on service. read more

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I've been here a few times. There bread is among the best in the Bellevue area! I love their croissants, chocolate, almond. Their desserts are also top notch. Today, walked in without a reservation for 2 people. They were very accommodating, offered us to sit by the bar or at a large table. The food was great, had a croque monsieur and an egg benedict croissant. For desert had the blueberry tart. The place was lively but quiet, there were a few families having brunch. Would totally recommend! read more

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We went for a Valentine's Day dinner with a prix fixe menu at $90 per person, expecting a special experience. Unfortunately, the evening fell short in several ways. Despite having timed reservations, there was a long line of people waiting for tables, and the staff seemed unprepared to manage the seating process efficiently. While they were polite and brought out a small glass of champagne, it didn't make up for the disorganization. The food itself was good but not well-executed. The filet mignon had great flavor but was served cold, as were the mashed potatoes. Salad came after the main course which was surprising as well. For $90 per person, the portion sizes were also surprisingly small. Service was the most disappointing part of the experience. We ordered a bottle of champagne, which the waitress opened at the bar and left on the table without pouring our glasses--a detail that felt careless given the setting and price point. For the amount we paid, we expected a more refined experience--white tablecloths, comfortable seating, attentive service, and a polished atmosphere. Instead, the evening felt underwhelming and not worth the $$$$. read more

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