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Stopped by for some dessert and was pleased at the quality and service! There is a parking structure in this mall plaza and you would pay hourly. However, LeTAO validates tickets so make sure to ask :) The service was exceptional! The two young gentlemen provided so many samples, gave great insight, and had such a positive attitude. The inside was very clean with a small amount of tables available. If you order dine-in, there is a separate menu where you can order a slice of their delicious cakes that came straight from Japan. I tried their fromage cheesecake slice and it was creamy and delicious. A light airy whipped cream and the base was a thicker consistency of cheesecake. I also tried their Hokkaido milk soft serve which tasted quite creamy as well and "not too sweet" :) Would def stop by if you're around Seattle!
This was a last minute dessert decision, so the place was comfortable and tables available. You order from your table with the QR code and can see what the still have available for the day. We did the 3 piece sampler and a chocolate tarte. The tart wasn't up to our expectations, very dried out and not the best flavor, but the 3 piece sampler was delicious. Especially the layered chocolate cake called Sylvia was amazing! We also loved the mandarin option and matcha cake. Pricing is certainly matching the mall, very high for what you get, those are not big slices. Parking is validated and very convenient downstairs, take the ruby or sapphire elevators.
Decided to do an ice cream hopping run for my birthday and LeTao was one of them. I got their cheese and milk swirl with their cake. For the cake, you can select whether you wanted chocolate or original. The shop offers cake testers, so I got to try their chocolate flavor, which is why I picked the original cake for my ice cream. The chocolate cake was definitely better and probably would have cut the sweetness a bit more. The cheesecake has 2 textures but the flavor is similar. The ice cream was pretty creamy, but a bit less creamy than Indigo Cow. It was quite expensive though, I think the cake sundae was like more than $10. Would come back, though, if I was in the area but would not specifically come here for it again.
Very unique cafe! Came in on a Saturday afternoon excited to try the Rose Latte. The storefront itself isn't the most spacious, but there is seating behind the counter. Very aesthetic and I loved the cake sampling! I got the Rose Latte. It was perfectly semi-sweet with a strong rose flavor at the bottom. A beautiful and delicious drink. I also got to try a bit of a friend's strawberry matcha cake. It was a chewy mochi on the outside and soft crème on the inside - a cool concept! The service was speedy and very helpful when deciding between drinks. Would definitely recommend trying if you are in Bellevue!
two words: fromage sundae!! One of my favorite places to get a cheese ice cream sundae. The Hokkaido milk is SO good too -- if the fromage is a bit too much, getting the mix is a great balance of both. The ordering experience is super easy and straight forward. The place is pretty relaxed and easy to order from. You can also try cheesecake samples.
After dinner we decided to grab some dessert and after a few places were thrown out, we ended up a LeTAO. [From the web] "LeTAO in Bellevue is the famous Japanese bakery's first U.S. flagship boutique. Located in The Shops at The Bravern, this upscale cafe brings the delicate, creamy flavors of Hokkaido, Japan, to Washington with a bright, minimalist, and aesthetic interior." I agree as I found it to be modern, elegant, and beautifully minimalist with an all-white tile and wall design. The mix of chairs and booths makes it easy to lounge, while the calm atmosphere invites you to unwind and stay awhile. Note: There is only one unisex restroom. The service was courteous, helpful, and polite. Sundae - choice of flavors of their soft serve between Hokkaido Milk, Frommage, or mix. Choice of double cake flavors of double frommage or chocolate frommage. Choice of cookie from Otaru Rue Ironai, or Thenior. Support your local business.
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.
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.
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
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.
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)
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.
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 :)
Reviews are largely positive. Many highlight the signature cheesecakes and soft serve, beautiful presentation, and friendly and helpful service in a modern upscale ambiance.
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2 years ago
Beautifully designed store with many great options from cakes, soft serves, and cookies! We ordered a few cakes to go and a sundae. Soft serve is so creamy, cake slice is slightly sweet with the richness of cheese, and the cookie is my fav!! Definitely coming back!! read more
Not a fan of the particularities with this place. Whole cakes are pretty expensive itself and slices are not available to-go. It wouldn't bother me as much if there were more options available for dine in since I prefer fruity flavors. But alas, we could only choose between fromage and double chocolate at the time. Unfortunately, the flavors didn't make up for the portion size and price. read more
2 years ago
The cheesecake is best enjoyed when it's been thawed for a few hours. If you are like me you started eating the cheesecake when you opened the package and ate it still frozen. At this point the cheesecake tastes like a regular ice cream cake. Which I enjoyed but for the price it didn't seem to meet expectations. Then after I let the cheesecake thaw for a few hours and I had some more that's when I loved it! The cream melts in your mouth, it's so smooth, balanced, not too sweet. At this point I was in love with the cheesecake and I ended up eating the entire thing by myself. What I thought was cool is that when you walk into the shop they have on display at the counter all the cakes and options so you can see exactly what you will get, the size, and the prices. One thing I will say is that service was very slow so if you plan to go maybe just bring your patience. They just opened a few days ago so they are probably still learning. read more
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authentic Japanese cheese cake and soft serve made from Hokkaido dairy from Japan. We've bought 2 cheese cakes to go home and tried one slice traditional cheese cake with americano in house. read more
1 year ago
Oh my bougie Bellevue Here's how to navigate the EXPERIENCE that is LeTao. - Parking is available in the garage with 4 hours free. Yay. - Upon entry, bypass the baked goods on display ($70 for a single small cake?!$&?!/&) but DO indulge in a sample - Locate the stairs that lead you to a raised seating area and scan the QR code like the BOSS that you are and wait for your order to arrive. While waiting, bask in the ambiance that surrounds you as you join the throng of the INDULGENT who are waiting for single scoops of ice cream served on LeTao engraved China! Yes indeed, you have ARRIVED. Of course we had to order the internet famous SIGNATURE MONT BLANC ($23.99) And the SOFT SERVE HOKKAIDO MILK FROMAGE MIX (chose the Chocolate Double Fromage and Otaru Rue Ironai Fromage Milk) $13.99 When you're seated at the table, the server will bring your deserts served on a little tea cart and proceed to dazzle with a tableside demo of water chestnut vermicelli magic if you order the Mont Blanc. Honestly, it's all very pretty and "elevated" and definitely not your typical ice cream joint! Nothing casual about the flavor or there. With all of the hype, the "pomp and circumstance" production, I really had high expectations. After all, it's a collaboration between two iconic giants - Japan and France - with all of their high standards and emphasis on QUALITY wrapped up in this rather precocious space. I wanted to like it. I wanted to convince myself that (essentially) a scoop of ice cream topped with swirly, albeit oddly entrancing, noodle like water chestnut toppings was worth the price. And the tiny, doll-house-like sliver of cake and paper thin cookie served with soft serve ice cream was going to change my perspective, somehow convincing me that it was MORE than soft serve ice cream? And other than it being creamy and kinda cheesy, it didn't TRANSCEND my experience. The space is pretty. The service is a nice touch. Visually, it's stunning. But I didn't feel that their desserts were SPECIAL. read more
2 years ago
I saw a lot of hype about LeTAO so I went to try it out and it was okay. The building looks cold, uninviting, and sterile. I would that it's nice to see all the products out on the counter and it reminds me of an operating room tool tray. The employees are super nice though and probably the one of the best things about this place. We tried a few things but the soft serve, cheese cake, and cookie combo is probably the best item on the menu. I think everything is pretty overpriced for the quality and side. The soft serve is the best item on the menu. The do comp parking if you park in the garage! read more
2 years ago
I ordered this for togo and they gave me this. Knowing this is for togo and they did not give me any proper togo box. Also this product has ice cream and we all know what happen if we dont keep it cold... I rather the staff tell me that It is not for togo then give me this read more
2 years ago
This is my second time here. The first time, I tried their sundae (because you get ice cream, cake, and cookies all in one). I'm not usually big on sweets, but the sweetness was just right. This time, I went for their new neige blanc, and as a cheese fan, I loved it! The mousse-like texture is soft, with a hint of honey that isn't too sweet. Paired with their sparkling water or tea, it's the perfect little afternoon treat to relax and unwind. read more
2 years ago
LeTao was delicious! The cakes and cheesecakes are absolutely amazing, and the tea pairs perfectly with them. However, there are a few things to note about the ordering process. They don't sell slices unless you dine in, and you have to order those at the table via a QR code rather than at the register. If you want to order a whole cake and drinks to go, you place that order at the register. I wish you could handle all orders at the register, especially since I waited in line for a bit only to be told to order at the table. But they just opened, so I'm sure things will change or they'll add a sign as they get busier. Also, the prices for the cakes are on the higher side, so be prepared for that. But overall, despite the slight inconvenience, the food and drinks are amazing, and I'll definitely be back! read more
2 years ago
Ordered a Neige Blanc 4" cake and I was told it's limited qty. I really liked the light hint of cheese and the slight salty flavor. I really enjoyed the genteelness of all the flavors coming together as lots of traditional cheese cakes are overpowered by one flavor. The size is perfect for 3 to 4 people. They air ship their cake base from Japan which is mind blowing ! read more
2 years ago
Very limited menu of items. And only three cakes where you can order by the slice. However, two of the slices must be ordered at the table and not at the counter in order for you to ask for a to go box. The other by the slice version is like an egg custard tart. It is expensive for the size of the cake you receive. they were sold out of lots of items the day I was there. read more
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The soft serve and cheesecake were tasty, cute place but customer service could be better. The instructions for take out and dine in are confusing. read more
2 years ago
I do enjoy dining in cake & drink set here. The service is sweet, vibe is cute. Although to do order is kinda expensive read more
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Been looking for decent ice cream place in Seattle, when I found this gem! Very good monc blanc ice cream, not too sweet!! A MUST TRY read more
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Awesome cheesecake! Soft serve is great too! And they are open on Christmas Day. Make sure to their drinks and chocolates read more
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Best sweets in seattle! Came by on Christmas and ordered a bunch of stuff! Great service and tasty items! read more
2 years ago
The staff is very nice and we bought these cookies as holiday gifts and they are all individually gift wrapped! read more
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Offer best cakes and sweets in town. Must try when you get bellevue..................................................... read more
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Such a classy cake shop with fresh cakes shipping straight from Japan with the perfect original flavors! It literally melts in your mouth, and my family finished the whole cake before I get to snap another photo of it. Definitely recommended for a special occasion cake ordering or if you are looking for a decent place to hang out with your friends. Look forward to coming back and try some of the softserves! read more
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I tried their new honey cake today and it was by far the best cake !! The ice cream cake tasted exactly like the one I had in Hokkaido . The Chestnut ice cream was so delicious that I almost went back to get another one . This place is a must try and their goodies are great gifts for gathering. read more
they have really cute interior, very aesthetic, and great for cute pics! however they don't sell the cheesecake in slices and they act cake was about ~$50 which resulted in us just grabbing some drinks instead. the drinks were great with reasonable prices but i personally wouldn't go to this spot just for drinks. friendly staff and worth a shot if you're down to purchase a whole cake! read more
2 years ago
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700 110th Ave NE
Ste 195
Bellevue, WA 98004
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(425) 332-7666
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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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