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    4.2 (168 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Ankit M.

    Good pastries in an upscale cafe. The flavors are very unique and all the desserts tasked good. Only some of the pastries are available by slice, we tried the trio which had matcha strawberry, chocolate and another strawberry pastry in it. All 3 tasted good and not super sweet at all. Coffee was good as well.

    Mango Hokkaido milk tea
    Bhanu K.

    LeTAO feels a bit overpriced for the overall quality of its food and drinks. Their Mango Hokkaido Milk Tea is definitely delicious, but it's extremely sweet. I can never finish the whole drink because after a few sips, it becomes a bit too sugary for my taste. The desserts were a mixed experience. I really liked the Jersey Milk Roll, although it felt quite expensive for its size. I also tried the Trio Cake, out of the three flavors, the strawberry was my favorite, while the matcha and chocolate were just okay. The seating area was another disappointment. The seat cushions looked dirty with marks on it, which doesn't match the premium prices they're charging. If I'm paying that much, I'd expect a cleaner, better-maintained space and a more elevated café experience overall. Overall, I'd say LeTAO is worth trying once, especially for its signature milk tea and desserts, but it's not a place I'd find myself returning to often.

    Exterior
    Kimmy L.

    Le TAO has been on my bucket list for a while as it's gained popularity from social media. They use fresh Hokkaido milk and cream and are known for their Asian cake and soft serve. They are located in the Bravern across from HeyTea (don't forget to bring your parking ticket for validation at the cafe)! The cakes are beautifully displayed like artwork, but much smaller than I expected. Each cake is only 7" (for reference, a standard cake is 8" or 10") and the height of one layer. For $70 a cake (or $10 per slice), these cakes are priced like they're made from gold. My friend and I got a FROMAGE DOUBLE SLICE ($9.99) and a SIGNATURE CAKE SET ($13.99) which includes one slice of cake plus latte of your choice; we got the MATCHA STRAWBERRY CAKE plus a ROSE LATTE. Note that the matcha strawberry and double chocolate fromage cakes are only available as whole cakes or sets and not slices (minus one star just for that). The FROMAGE DOUBLE SLICE was rich, light, and tasted like fresh whipped cream (as the name suggests). It came with some dabs of strawberry syrup on the side, which my friend and I thought was definitely needed as the cake itself was relatively bland. At least it wasn't too sweet (I'd probably rate it as 25% sweetness). The MATCHA STRAWBERRY SLICE was better as it had very strong matcha concentration with a hint of strawberry. It also came with strawberry syrup, but unlike the Fromage, it wasn't necessary. With that said, this cake slice was half the size of the Fromage slice, measuring maybe 2x3 inches maximum or the length of half a finger. It was ridiculously small (like petit four size) for $13.99, even if it came with a latte. The ROSE LATTE was alright. You could taste the rose syrup and the coffee and milk were smooth, but nothing to write home about. The interior is meant to look like a fancy designer store with modern furnishings and lighting (which to be fair, it is located in the Bravern among the designer shops). They have about 8 tables indoors (honestly pretty tight together) or you can take your dessert to go. Service was decent and a waiter brought our food to the table within 10 minutes. TLDR: cake are overpriced for the small portions and their signature cake isn't that tasty. Maybe I'll come back and try the Mont Blanc with Hokkaido soft serve, but $13.99 for half a cup of ice cream is stretching it. Overall: 2.5/5 for food, 3.5/5 for service, 3.5/5 for interior

    Royal P.

    The mont blanc soft serve is really good. Though it doesn't fully capture the Hokkaido milk flavor, it's probably the best option here. They also sell chocolate, cookies and cake here which you can also pair with your ice cream or eat by themselves. I do like the chocolate. The store layout is kind of strange though and doesn't seem cohesive. There's a bar corner with not a lot of space to walk through, and the other tables and chairs are on an elevated platform. In general, there's usually more patrons than seating but luckily, there's a small amount of seating in the outdoor courtyard.

    Beatrice H.

    Super cute spot for desserts hidden in the bravern. The only downside is that you can only buy slices in shop otherwise you must buy a whole cake. The customer service is stellar and their cakes and snacks are so tasty and well flavored. They come straight from Japan and cakes are frozen so require some planning/ thawing prior to eating, Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area or on a date (or just to treat yourself)

    Josh K.

    I really like the atmosphere of this spot but maybe I'm just not a big cake person because the sampler wasn't my favorite. It was chocolate, strawberry shortcake, and strawberry matcha.

    Trio sampler
    Todd U.

    Okay, I am not going to say anything about the pastries here except you have to come see for yourself! I bought one of everything on the menu and I came o the determination, they are all great! Parking is valet, but you can also find structure and street parking nearby. The service is by younger servers who know what they are selling and treat you like family. Come check this place out! I promise, you will not be disappointed!

    Mango Ice Cream (left) & Fromage Cake (right)
    Dee M.

    This store is impeccably clean and well maintained, which creates a great first impression when you walk in. I tried the Mango Hokkaido milk ice cream along with the fromage cheesecake, and both were definitely tasty. The flavors are authentic and the texture of the cheesecake is as smooth as expected. However, the overall experience felt subpar for a few reasons. The pricing is quite high, and while the food is good, it does not feel like the quality fully justifies the cost. Additionally, the staff members were a bit rude and did not provide a welcoming atmosphere. While the treats are enjoyable, the combination of high prices and lackluster service makes it hard to give a higher rating.

    Nice glass. Appreciated.
    Frank L.

    Huge fan of basically anything Japanese. Their philosophy of things is unparalleled, in life, in car making, electronics making, food making, anything. Much of that process, philosophy comes from China - Confucius, Buddhism and they improved up on it incorporating not only into mindset, but technology - "Kaizen." Their Fromage Double, bestseller cake is delicious. Not sweet, airy, decadent. Not cheap neither, haha. Worth it, yes, when you wanna treat yourself for sure. Latte was mid, tasted almost more like an Americano, but really appreciated the beautiful glass it came in. Parking validation is included. Can't wait for another Fromageeeee :)

    Entrance (3/20/26)
    Marie B.

    Another family member's plans to visit LeTAO was cancelled. I happen to be in Bellevue and decided to make this my third stop before heading back across the lake (3/20/26). Got to make use of that round trip 520 toll! My gps brought me to the valet circle at The Bravern. I took my chances, parked off to the side, and threw my blinkers on. I headed into the sleek dessert boutique to seek out a slice of the Fromage Double. I had to patiently wait for two other customers to be served. This gave me an opportunity to look around. I realized that the unshielded dessert displays were not real, but replicates to consider. I wished there were some samples available. If there were, I clearly missed out. Finally, it was my turn to place my order. The counter staff person only would sell me a whole cake (totally out of my budget). I only wanted a slice, plus I was having visions of my car being ticketed and/or towed. She continued on that for a single slice this would have to be served and consumed in the dining area. At this point, I told her that this was my first visit and drove all the way from Shoreline on behalf of a family member, thanked her for her time, said no thanks and was ready to leave. At this point, she acquiesced to allow the one slice. She went into the back kitchen area with a box. I declined a bag, paid, and raced back to my car with my prized purchase. Pro tips: I recommend to first open their website and look at their detailed menus to learn what items are available ahead of time. I posted screenshots from their website. Understand that these desserts are flown in from Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan. It is their preference to serve them under optimal conditions and presentation, hence the suggestion to dine onsite versus takeout. Unless you specifically want valet parking, do not leave your car there. Unnecessary stress plus expensive if one was ticketed and towed. Cheaper than airfare to/from Hokkaido, but still. Stupid move. Use the public parking at The Bravern, LeTAO is located on the first floor. I also posted a screenshot from The Bravern website about parking. Definitely, this is an elevated dessert experience using French and Japanese techniques. Lighter, subtle, smaller, and not overly sweet. Despite the annoyance at the time, this was a worthy endeavor. If there's ever a repeat visit, it will be under calmer conditions and savor the plated dessert(s) and beverage(s) onsite.

    Size indicator lol
    Ash G.

    Well this was very interesting, I wanted to try the cheesecake with my youngest who absolutely loves Japanese style cheesecakes and these guys know what they're doing. BUT They had no cheesecakes, no you don't understand they had nothing the only thing they had was their mini cheesecakes which you could only get with the sundae or the flight (and that was entirely their fruit flavored ones) Guys I was shook, they fly their cheesecakes in so we had gotten there 2 days before the next shipment. Now look I'm not docking points because a) The guys there were trying so hard to keep people happy in an impossible position. b) On their menu (online) it said a lot of things were sold out, I had just assumed that they meant their whole cakes, not that their café was no longer functioning lol, my bad So now you know. They are still amazing BUT check that menu before going

    Ami Y.

    I visited LeTAO after going to the Dolar Shop nearby. I liked the presentation of the cakes - my friends and I ordered a slice each and enjoyed the treats at the store. The cheesecake looked small but turns out it was just enough. I'm not an obsessive fan of cheesecake so I didn't love it, but it made a nice dessert and a nice place for us to hang out. Service was attentive and the server explained how the ordering worked to us in a kind manner.

    Arya N.

    I stopped by on a Sunday evening to try their cakes. I ordered their trio seasonal cake set, which consisted of the Yuki Matcha Ichigo, Berry Rose, and Sylvie. The seating area was pretty full, so I initially sat on the stools near the back entrance. The stools were wobbly and not sturdy at all. I immediately moved to a chair and table once one opened up, which was much more comfortable. It took almost 15 minutes after ordering to receive the slices. They were presented nicely, but the taste wasn't very memorable.

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    How's their service?

    All the servers were lovely, you can order at the table or the counter and they'll bring your items to you. You can also get samples as soon as you walk in the door lol awesome set of people

    Can I order a cake in advance or just walk in and buy a full cake?

    Is reservation needed. We are planning to come on December 26 around noon?

    No. It's walk in cafe style (not a reservation type of place).

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