I stopped by Lady Yum last night and had such a great experience. The girl helping me was…read moreincredibly kind, welcoming, and patient while I picked out flavors. Everything looked beautiful and tasted just as good as it looked. I tried the toffee, salted caramel, honey lavender, oatmeal snickerdoodle, and strawberry rhubarb macarons. The honey lavender was light and floral without being overpowering, and the strawberry rhubarb had the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The salted caramel and toffee flavors were rich and indulgent, and the oatmeal snickerdoodle tasted warm and cozy with a cinnamon sugar flavor that stood out from the others. The macarons were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly textured. Definitely one of the best macaron spots locally!

Lady Yum in Totem Lake is such a fun little treat-yourself spot. The shop is bright and beautifully…read morestyled, and the rows of colorful macarons are almost too pretty to eat. One of my absolute favorites is Ding Dong (a chocolate-forward flavor that's rich and nostalgic, like an elevated version of a childhood treat). I also love the chocolate mint for something refreshing, and the oatmeal flavor has this cozy, comforting vibe that pairs perfectly with tea or coffee. They consistently nail the texture: lightly crisp on the outside with a soft, chewy center. I also really appreciate that there's indoor seating. The last time I went, my parents were visiting, and we sat inside sipping tea and chatting. It felt warm, cozy, and just really sweet. It's not just a grab-and-go dessert spot, it's somewhere you can linger. And every time I've gone, the women working there have been genuinely friendly and welcoming. That consistency makes such a difference. Such a cute little gem in Totem Lake. Perfect for gifting or a small afternoon treat!

Fast, friendly service and a pastry case that makes it impossible to choose just one! I loved that…read morethey had a great selection of both sweet and savory pastries, so there's something for everyone. I had to go for the twice baked chocolate pistachio croissant since we're huge Dubai chocolate lovers, and wow... it did not disappoint. Huge, buttery, flaky, and absolutely delicious. We were so impressed and can't wait to come back and try more!

French Bakery is generally not my top go to dessert place. I never felt the great about their…read moreservice or even pastries or coffee in there. However this one flavour in the Redmond City Centre location really blew my mind. This was likely a new and limited flavour - Uber and Coconut. I kid you not - this is actually really good. I loved it ! If you are in the area and you crave something sweet, do try this out while they still have it. Speaking about ambience - it was bit lackluster but I will overlook that.

The most delicious cakes are at this bakery! I've tried other bakeries but they don't make the cake…read moreas they do at June Bakery

Coming here is like a little gift to yourself. This little bakery in the Crossroads mall is a…read morehidden gem. The fresh strawberry milk was one of the best I've ever had. Hand made on the spot, it was the perfect level of sweetness. I paired that with the moist strawberry roll cake and felt like a kid again. The service was polite and you can tell he pays attention to his craft. Came on a busy Friday night in the mall and took in a free show put on by an accordion troupe. Give yourself a treat and come here.

I usually go to the Kirkland location, but after doing some shopping at Bellevue Square, I was in…read morethe mood for a little sweet treat and decided to stop in. The location is a super cute boutique-like and much larger than Kirkland's Totem Lake location, with lots of seating. They have a great deal going on for $7, you can have a glass of either Brut or Rose, and your choice of macaron. I picked the raspberry lychee rose macaron and the Brut and enjoyed both; they were delicious. The location wasn't busy, so I had excellent service!

It has been nearly 6 years since my last review, so it's time for an update. The individual piece…read moreprice is now $3 each. With the rate of inflation, I say they are making an effort to keep the cost down. I must admit I have seen even higher lately. Yikes... I haven't been going as regularly as I have in the past because of cost. On June 4th, while at Bel Sq, I decided to stop in. A surprise awaited me. For the first time ever, they offered a discount! A purchase of any box filled with only "May exclusives" receives 30% off, while supplies last. Their smallest box is a 6 count. A box of 6 that is normally $18 sold for $12.60 with this discount. Every month 5 temporary flavors are offered as the month's exclusives. Since I love trying new flavors, this discount is a great for a snacker like me. The staff member said it was the first time she has ever seen this discount. Me, too! I don't know if this deal will continue in the future, but I sure hope so. Their shop is now on the second floor, by Macy's. Decor is different, more colorful, just as pretty.

Iced Madagascar vanilla bean latte and hazelnut mocha are both super good! Great stop for coffee.read more

So happy to see a Dote open on the Microsoft campus! Same great selection of coffee and pastries. I…read morego with the mocha and the hazelnut croissant which has generously amounts of hazelnut.

I called them day of to order a cake for my birthday. They were able to get it ready for pickup…read morewithin 3 hours. I had seen the cake brochure from the website and ordered the triple berry cloud cake #2 (7-inch). The cake was so so pretty and not too sweet. The price was $43 and I think that's really reasonable! The cashier was very kind and gave me extra candles! She told me they were selling mostly holiday cakes, so they didn't have some items from their usual menu in stock. Super glad I was able to order in advance. Overall I would highly recommend TLJ cakes!

While I'm not a huge fan of TLJ, one thing I'm impressed with is their consistency--as a chain…read morethey've managed to open coast to coast now in the US and maintain a stable standard, while bringing Asian-style western pastries to many markets that previously didn't have as much exposure. That being said Seattle's not one of those locations that specifically lacked in Asian bakeries, but certainly there was an untapped and growing demand for more, and TLJ was one of the ones to step in and fill the void. This location carries all the basic options and more, their cake menu for pre-order shows the entire range of cakes, something I don't necessarily see in some of the other smaller locations I've been to. Cakes depending on the size will run you about $40-80. Average pastries range from $3-8. Hot coffee and tea beverages are available though I haven't tried them at this location, and also some chilled drinks and desserts. This visit out of the purchase I tried the spinach cheese pastry which was a'ight but could've use a bit more filling and the Mont Blanc bread with was kinda like croissant dough baked in a loaf--lovely, flaky with a slight crisp and sweet brush of sugar on the outside. My co-purchasers got more of the whipped cream-filled pastries which weren't really my thing. Like other Asian bakeries they provide trays and tongs for self-service bread and pastry selection, then bring it up to the counter to pay. Cash and card accepted, no seats or dining section in this store.

So good!! I love coming here for brunch on the weekend. They take reservations- fyi and highly…read morerecommend as this place can get busy! I had the tomato soup and grilled cheese and got a cinnamon roll to go. Their cinnamon rolls are the best and they're huge! All their brunch options are well portioned. They also have a nice cafe area if you're looking for a quick drip coffee.

Disappointing experience at a long-time favorite I used to…read morelove this place because of the famous chef, but unfortunately, it feels like it's going downhill. The space is huge, but the service was remarkably slow. There was no one at the front to greet us when we walked in, and the bakery counter was left unattended for a while, leaving customers waiting. While our specific server was kind, the overall vibe from the staff wasn't very welcoming. As for the food, my husband had the steak burrito. It was large and tasted okay, but it wasn't anything special--just an ordinary burrito you could get anywhere. I ordered the rockfish tacos, which were disappointing. The tortillas were too thick and crumbled so easily that I couldn't even pick them up to eat. Worse, the fish had a noticeable fishy smell, making me question its freshness, though the overall flavor profile was decent. Ironically, the best part of the meal was the creamy corn served on the side. The atmosphere is more of a spacious, warehouse style rather than cozy, though it is interesting to be able to see into the catering kitchen. It's sad to see a place that used to be so great lose its touch. I hope they can bring back the quality they used to have.