I found the Yummy Gyros food truck outside of the Bellevue City Hall, so decided to give it a try…read morefor lunch and it was A-OK. I love a good gyro, especially with garlic sauce and as the name of the food truck suggests, it had gyros. Yummy is questionable though. The menu had the basic gyro, which you can get as a plate with rice, salad, pita and hummus or as a salad, or on top of Greek fries. I decided to try the gyro plate, which was a filling meal, but have had better around town. The gyro meat was thinly shaved off and was dry. That's my biggest complaint. It didn't taste bad, but thought it was just okay. The rice was fine, and the salad had a nice vinaigrette. However, the best part was the hummus and pita. It was solid, and the pita was warmed up. All in all, after trying Yummy Gyros, I likely wouldn't order a gyro again, especially since much better ones can found around Bellevue.

I was pleased to find a different option this year at the North Bend Farmers Market in the Yummy…read moreGyros food truck. I ordered the chicken gyros, and it was literally the best gyro I've ever had!! The ingredients were fresh, the pita bread was warm, and the portion was abundant. I highly recommend you visit this food truck if it's in your area. Great and friendly service, affordable prices, and amazing gyros!!

They now offer dinner and so we went to try. Some things were great - the server was pleasant, the…read morebeef 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.

This was an incredible Parisian patisserie. Lots of breakfast items to choose from-- savory, sweet,…read moresomewhere in between. I came with my sisters-in-law and we had a good time. I ordered the French toast which was very soggy and cold. What I received compared to the description felt like two entirely different things. One of my SILs ordered a variety of pastries that were all delectable. The service was fine, though our waitress missed one of the sides of bacon that was requested. There was hardly anyone there when we were (Friday morning), which made for an enjoyable visit.

The BEST baguette in town, and it's only $3.00, WOW! The…read morecroissants are heavenly!! The best authentic you can get outside France! Thank you for the experience

We went to check out this location since we hadn't been before. We ordered the salmon quiche and…read morecroque monsieur. Both came with a side salad which was nice. We also ordered a baguette to go. The service was a little slow but friendly. I liked that they had all the different pastries and desserts on a table in the front so we could see what was being offered.

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!

Shawn is such a sweet guy! Incredible coffee and even better baked goods! I will definitely be…read morecoming back!

Located on the lower level of Redmond Town Center, Creperie de Paris is a minority owned creperie…read moreoffering savory crepes, sweet crepes, and even baklava (these actually look good). The interior is small, though they have additional seating outside. Many diners got to-go orders, which is surprising since crepes get soggy easily. Anyway, service was fine. The guy tried to be courteous but failed; I won't go into details. Prices are a touch higher than the nearby place; they include a salad to differentiate for the savory crepes. I wish creperies differentiate how they make the base crepe depending on savory vs. sweet. Savory ones benefit from more oil to enhance the seared flavor, while sweet ones don't. Their base crepe is good, not great. The Food: Merguez, $20 - 2.5 Stars This crepe has spicy Moroccan lamb sausage with onions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and peppers. The overall size is modest. Hubby orders lamb often but was disappointed with these lamb sausages. He said they mostly taste like little smokies. Not a complimentary description. Norvegienne, $21 - 3.5 Stars This crepe has smoked salmon, spinach, capers, red onion, and crème fraiche. The salmon didn't taste as smoked as I would like. They are similar to the plain lox variety that might be on a bagel, which is not as flavorful. On the plus side, I thought this is a well-stuffed crepe. The included salad for both is a mixed greens with tomatoes, feta, parmesan, olives, tomatoes, and range dressing. I wish restaurants spill out their ingredients on menus. I don't like cold cheese; I could have saved them some money and tell them to skip it on mine.

This is a nice spot where you can find all varieties of crepes, including both savory and sweet…read moreoptions. I came by around 4 PM on a Monday and found the space quiet with few customers, which was perfect for getting a bit of work done since they also offer free Wi-Fi. The staff was friendly and efficient in preparing and serving my food. I really enjoyed my breakfast egg, cheddar, and sausage crepe. Note that they automatically charge a 10% service fee. Parking was easy, with both a parking lot and garage available around the plaza.

Alanya Doner is a family friendly neighborhood eatery that many people seem to like. The…read moreproprietors are very nice. Located near the Kirkland waterfront, they are a small-ish eatery with a few tables inside and two-ish outside on nice days. I really wish I like them more. I have tried them twice. We reacted both times with a shoulder-shrug kind of "it's ok", not great, not horrible, either. Their Turkish type of beef and lamb doner meat is the meatier variant. It looks like actual meat, less processed than some Mediterranean doner/gyro meats, but also oilier. We must have arrived during a slow period because our meat pieces were chewier and drier with a deeper brown on most pieces, which mean the meat have been rotating for a longer time, in between orders. Unfortunate. Doner Sandwich with lavash bread, beef and lamb, $15 - 3 Stars Doner Plate, beef and lamb, $19 - 3 Stars

Very friendly mom and pop shop ran by a friendly couple. I got their Turkish pizza which was made…read morefresh and it definitely hit the spot. The place was quaint with a couple of tables. It looks like a lot of people come for pick up. I will definitely be dropping by to try some of their other stuff!

Despite the average reviews which I don't understand thoroughly love this spot with its proximity…read moreto light rail, friendly service, and food. It is always quite packed but we've been fortunate to always find a spot to eat. It is great for breakfast and really love the breakfast BLT with its well toasted bread, eggs, summer tomatoes, and crisp lettuce. My daughter loves the Bialy egg sandwich will son favors the biscuit breakfast sandwich... we don't get tired of it and one of the few spots where everyone is happy.

The new Mercer Island Macrina is a beautiful addition! The space is bright, spotless, and…read moreincredibly spacious, with plenty of comfortable indoor seating as well as a lovely outdoor patio. It's a much nicer place to sit and relax compared to the Capitol Hill location. I also appreciated that they offer several gluten-free options, making it easier for those with dietary restrictions to enjoy a treat. Great coffee, delicious pastries, and a calm, inviting atmosphere. I can definitely see myself coming back.

The service was great, the girl that helped us was very sweet. I do think they should have better…read moreoptions for non alcoholic beverages, they had lemonade with alcohol but no regular lemonade. The water isn't chilled, which I think is odd. I ordered the Waffle with fruit. The waffle alone tasted bland, no flavor whatsoever but with the fruit it was decent. I also ordered a side of pork sausage which were overcooked.

The food is served in these cute black flat plates. The portions are large which we appreciated…read more The flavor of the salad and omelets were all spot on. I had the Lake Hills Omelette. The coffee 16 oz come in large glasses and wasn't just ice. The servers were all nice especially when the restaurant was really busy. Even at 8:30am there was a small wait to get seated on a Sunday. I'd definitely recommend friends and family to come here especially with not many American breakfast spots in the east side of Bellevue. The seats and table were clean. Most of their tables just seat 4 but they made 6 work for us by turning their table 90 degrees