Why does Mercer Island have an abundance of fantastic bakeries?…read more La Fete is a petite pastry / coffee shop that has amazing pastries. The earlier you come the more likely you will get to eat the delicious pastries, but if you come past 11 AM you likely won't find much. Their croissants are always on the menu, but many of their pastries are seasonally available so you have to come back. I haven't tried their sandwiches yet, but those pastries are amazing. The staff here are so nice too! Super tolerant as my indecision took over my brain seeing so many pastries! I think not having anyone behind me helped with that - a rare slow moment - because once the door opened I waved the white flag, asked them to pick me 3 of their favorites and off I went. The only problem with that is I can't recall the names of what I bought. The croissant, easy. The little puffy pastry with big sugar flakes and apricot that was very light? No clue except it was delicious.

Really enjoyed this little cafe! The pastries are baked in house and are delightful. We had the…read morealmond croissant and the raspberry chocolate croissant and both were excellent though I preferred the almond. Espresso was solid. They also have small baguette sandwiches that I'd like to try next time. There was tons of traffic on a weekday morning. Overall a small space with a few small tables inside and an outdoor patio with more tables which will be lovely as the weather gets warmer, but we were able to grab a table. Great place for catching up with someone.

Cute boutique-style cafe in Mercer island with such a cozy atmosphere. I had the avocado toast and…read moreit was so yummy! At first, I wanted the egg toast with avocado, but they only serve it with soft eggs, so I went with the avocado toast instead and really enjoyed it. I also had a black Americano, which was great. It was the perfect spot for a business meeting since it wasn't busy in the morning, and parking outside was easy to find. Definitely a nice little hidden gem!

Indoor and outdoor seating. Great for summer days. Coffee is good. Open 7am for breakfast with…read moreparking in the back and street parking.

The mushroom Hunter pizza has been one of the best pizzas I have ever had - truffle oil and a dash…read moreof pepper flakes makes it most memorable and addictive. The beet salad is the perfect pairing. I also really like their chicken sandwich as a midday treat. Excellent cappuccinos and perfect affogatos

We came to mioposto excited to try a new location. But shortly after, we were disappointed. Parking…read morewas a struggle, and we looked for parking for like 10 minutes. We got seated, but there was no wait time. We chose outdoor seating because the weather was nice. For drinks, we ordered a raspberry Italian soda and a sprite. The sprite tasted watered down, and had no flavor. The raspberry Italian soda was delicious though! When our server took our order, i believe he took the order wrong. We asked for a pepperoni puntura, and from the looks and tastes it was a simple pepperoni pizza. This was disappointing because we always get pepperoni puntura and were fondly looking forward to that pizza. If I really wanted a simple pepperoni pizza then I would have bought dominos. It was missing the honey and the cheese they add on top, which is why I'm saying that they gave us a pepperoni pizza. For the price you would think the service would be immaculate but from the visit, clearly they don't pay attention to the customers. The Margherita pizza was delicious and would definitely order again! No complaints for that. The restaurant was full of people and had a good ambiance. However, we were never checked up in during our visit until we pointed it out. All together, I would not recommend this location but the Ravenna location has been my favorite spot of mioposto.

Recently moved to Bellevue from Seattle and of course was desperate to find a new brunch spot with…read moreallergen-friendly options, and WOW. Bellden Cafe has it all, we've already gone several times I'm obsessed with the ube mochi waffle, it is soooo delicious (not too sweet, incredible texture and flavor). Their matcha is also lovely, I got matcha with rose syrup both times I went (so immaculate). I've turned into a bit of a matcha snob, so always looking for some good options and they hit the spot. The service is incredible, literally the people working there are the nicest people everrrr. Even on a super busy weekend morning, they were so accommodating, so friendly and even remembered us from just one visit! Really fantastic team, they really make the whole experience even MORE lovely. And the interior is jussssst so gorg!!! The decor is immaculate, there's lots of space (even when it was crowded), would be a perfect place to work from during the week, even their outdoor tables were very clean and cutie. Absolutely love, this has become a new staple of ours since moving to the east side! brunch girlies rise!!!

Bellden Cafe isn't a place where I'd normally eat a meal at, but we were only a bit peckish and in…read morethe middle of playing a board game. After being recommended Bellden Cafe by a foodie friend for a quick meal, we headed over to get some takeout to eat during the game. Mr. Brioche ($11) - This sandwich starts with a rich toasted brioche bun, which is then slathered with some creamy and fatty aioli. A soft and tender, spiced breakfast patty is placed on top, charred just a tad to give some browning and develop flavor. Some eggs, cooked on the flat top in a circular mold which makes it perfectly conform to the size of the bun, is carefully placed on top of the meat, and then finally some swiss cheese cements the sweet vegetal microgreens atop. The bun is voluminous, especially noteworthy in height. The interior ingredients only reaches perhaps 1/3 the height of the bun, making it appear that the sandwich will be dry. But that's an impression soon deemed to be false, as there's more than enough moisture from the aioli and melted cheese to smooth things over. (4/5) I don't normally associate cafes, particularly ones that seem to lean more towards the drink side of things, to also serve good food. But overall, I came out pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food I ate. Bathrooms - Single unisex room.

My friend recommended this cute cafe when I was staying in the area this spring. It's crazy I used…read moreto live in the area and had never been here before. I love the decor it was very quirky and colorful. Pink walls with stickers and posters covering every inch. Different style tables and chairs gave it a very eccentric and fun hangout vibe. The service was great and everything came out really quick and the prices were also very reasonable. I ordered the French toast with scrambled eggs and bacon and everything was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be back when I visit Seattle again.

Disclaimer: great neighbourhood place but not quite a gourmet breakfast spot if that's your aim…read more I'd visit over and over. The space is super cute and wholesome, exactly the vibe we were looking for. We all genuinely enjoyed our meals and had a great experience overall, even if it wasn't a 5star The drinks were outstanding (definitely the highlight), the staff were warm and efficient, and the food came out quickly. The biscuits are freshly baked and leaned more savoury than sweet though the flavour doesn't quite come through. French toast was a bit drier than expected, and the eggs were good , more dense than light. If you love that kind, these omelettes are for you.

This place is amazing!! I had a work catering event and found them through ezCater. We had a…read moremassive order and they did an amazing job. Everything was packed perfectly and the food??? We got absolutely rave reviews. Everything was super fresh and delicious and I cannot say enough positive things. I definitely want to go in person and eat one day, and try it but the catering was amazing. 10/10

Aight yalllll A…read moregroup of us decided to order take out and the gals landed on homegrown. NGL foodie fam, I've never even heard of this place but sheeeesh I sure felt like I was at home as soon as I took my first bite of that bad boy. The homegirl rec'd the za'atar smashed chickpea sandwich. I was skeptical at first bc dawg... all veggies?! $15 for alllll veggies?! luckily they had an option to throw on some meats so I opted for their bacon ($4 more). The sandwich itself was pretty darn good fam. IMO only thing that coulda been better is if there was some spice or some kick to the flavor itself. Also... gd after fees and everything I spent $26 on a sandwich, which is insane but. Oh well. Worth it lmao. Go chance em

Five stars, if only because my brother's impossible standards were finally defeated…read more A group of us stopped by after pickleball for brunch, and everything from the service to the food was fantastic. My brother is, without question, the pickiest diner I know. He's spent the better part of fifty years conducting what appears to be an unofficial cheeseburger audit of the West Coast. He orders a burger almost everywhere we go, critiques every one of them, and has been known to send food back without a second thought. So when he took one bite of the cheeseburger, quietly kept eating, refused to share a single truffle fry, and eventually announced, "This is the best burger I've ever had," the rest of us nearly fell out of our chairs. There wasn't a single complaint, which may be a first in recorded family history. Even more impressive, he's already been back twice on his own. I went in a completely different direction and finished brunch with the date and molasses cake. It immediately reminded me of the English toffee dessert that Citizen Cake in San Francisco used to make years ago. Rich, buttery, and not overly sweet, with house-made ice cream providing the perfect balance, it was one of those desserts that makes you slow down because you don't want the last bite to be the last bite. Great food, warm service, and a relaxed atmosphere. If Yelp allowed six stars, I'd award the extra one for the burger's remarkable ability to temporarily stop my brother from whining.

I've been to Allister several times since my first visit and each time it has been a delight…read more Allister is a favorite of mine! The staff here are so nice. I love sitting at the bar and watching the bartenders work. The cocktails here are incredible! It may actually be the reason I don't visit Allister more because I want to drink all their cocktails since they are so good. I am a huge fan of the Emerald City Sour and the Mr. Bluesky because I have a weak spot for delicious gin cocktails with egg whites. The food has always been delicious. The burger is big and juicy, and the steak frites are a perfect size and cooked to perfection. The French fries could feed a small army. The fish and chips may have been my favorite because suddenly I felt like I was back in London with that big breaded filet. It was crispy on the outside, tender on the in, and nicely savory. I have gone here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Lunch may be my favorite time because it typically is a bit more chill than either brunch or dinner. Allister can get very busy and when it is busy it can become quite loud. The restaurant is very bright and inviting. I love the wood tones and they have an amazing bar. Very comfortable! I highly recommend Allister!

This place is TRULY top-notch. My friends and I stopped in here the morning of the pride parade for…read morea breakfast moment and we were NOT disappointed! The food was mmmm incredible, and very reasonably priced for the giant portion sizes. Also, I find that often breakfast places with giant portion sizes sacrifice quality: NOT Geraldine's! This is what all breakfast places WISH they were also the mimosas were exceptional like 10/10 While everything was lovely, what really stood out was the service. By the end, I respectfully was hoping our waitress would adopt me and I'm literally 25 I mean just the NICEST people I've literally ever met (especially in Seattle where service is not always the most fun). Shout out to Jen and everyone on that team, it felt like we had stepped into a diner breakfast dream the place is also soooo super cutie, really gives that diner vibe but in a much cheekier way. 100000/10 like WILL be going back every chance I get! The ONLY thing I'll say is I do wish there were more dietary friendly foods. a gluten and dairy free girl can dream though!

geraldine's counter is consistent and reliable diner food. their french toast is incredible. fried…read moreand crunch on the outside, soft on the inside. fruit of the day was honey peaches, which were incredible. chicken sandwich was also very good with a generous portion of avocado. the best part of the meal- the fries! staff is always friendly. my coffee never runs out! restaurant is clean and tidy.