Good place to get coffee and food early in the morning! Service was good, food was flavorful and…read morehit the spot for the price. Overall, I recommend and I would come back.

Great shop with plentiful drink and food options. Ample seating inside and out…read more Nice waitstaff and open late.

Parking was easy and big lot. I ordered and got my drink in 5 minutes or less. Seating in the…read moreshared building area was plentiful. Saturday morning has lots of friend gatherings of 2-4 people. Relaxed atmosphere! Convenient location to get on 2 different highways!

I was in the area for a doctor's appointment and needed a quick coffee fix. When a spot popped up…read moreon Yelp with some great photos, I figured I'd give it a try. Parking ended up being a bit of a walk, which had me second-guessing the decision at first--but I'm glad I stuck with it. The moment I walked in, the space felt thoughtfully designed. The flow of the café is one of the best I've experienced--open, comfortable, and easy to navigate. As soon as the door opened, the barista greeted me right away. The counter is positioned close enough that you don't feel awkward hovering like in some cafés where the bar feels miles away. It immediately felt welcoming. I visited on a weekend during a slower period, but since the café sits right next to a college, I can imagine the line spilling out the door during peak hours. At quieter times though, the layout works well--there's enough space for a couple people to wait without crowding the entrance. I ordered a cortado and an almond croissant. The croissant came warmed, and the texture was spot on: fluffy, layered, and not overly greasy. The almond filling had a really nice balance--nutty with just enough sweetness and a hint of salt to round it out. I was told the pastries are made in-house, and it definitely shows. It tasted like something made with care. The cortado itself was solid--pretty classic, nothing overly fancy. One thoughtful touch I appreciated was that it came with sparkling water, which was great for cleansing the palate. The space itself is fairly spacious and works well if you want a quiet moment to sip your coffee. That said, most of the seating is high stools, so it doesn't really feel like the type of place to settle in and study for hours. Overall, I really enjoyed the atmosphere, service, and quality of the food. The one thing that caught me off guard was the price of the croissant at $6.50. It tasted great and I understand prices in this area tend to run higher, especially for house-made pastries--but it's a bit outside what I'd usually spend. So while I definitely think it's good, it might not become a regular stop for me simply due to location and budget. Still, a great find and a pleasant surprise during a routine coffee run. Staff & Service: Environment: Food & Beverage:

Quick grab and go situation. The coffee (iced latte) had great flavor. The deviled eggs seemed…read morefresh and perfect for a quick bite. I will definitely grab something again when I'm in the area.

I'm a fan of Dilettante Chocolates, so was happy to learn that there was a Dilettante Mocha Cafe in…read moredowntown Bellevue. I had a coffee meeting here, which provided for a nice, inviting setting with chocolate treats and drinks to check out. This location is in an office building, with a parking garage. I ordered an iced mocha with the darkest chocolate available, the 72, and it was good. I loved how tart the dark chocolate was, as it was not sweet. I prefer dark chocolate over any other kind, so this was the best option for a mocha and would recommend for dark chocolate lovers. However, you can customize your mocha to however you prefer, from dark to white chocolate. In addition to mochas, there's a full coffee and tea menu, along with lunch items, like baguette sandwiches and pasta salads. At the entrance of the cafe is where they also sell items for takeout, like prepacked salads and bowls, yogurts, chocolate mousse and of course, there are a ton of chocolate treats here. Seriously, if you like chocolate and are in downtown Bellevue, check out Dilettante Mocha Cafe.

Rachel, one of the leads, is an excellent employee. She operates like an owner. She was working the…read morecounter, and she was very engaging to talk to and clearly enthusiastic about the menu. She put the Italian soda menu somewhere visible, which is the only reason I knew about it, and her recommendation was great. The food, service, and atmosphere were all five stars, and she is a big reason why. I am sure she is why people come back. Management needs to lock her down. Good talent and business sense like that is hard to find.

Went two days in a row for a Mocha. Service, taste, and ambiance were superb! Gorgeously decorated…read more Staff was super friendly and both made delicious mocha!

Earlier this year during our company-wide kickoff, our small working group got a sweet surprise…read morewhen a colleague brought in a box of Top Pot Doughnuts and they were an absolute treat. Each donut had just the right amount of sweetness, nothing overwhelming, and perfectly balanced in flavor and texture. They were light, delicious, and exactly what we needed to keep the energy up during our session. The whole group loved them! I'd definitely recommend Top Pot Doughnuts for anyone looking to brighten up a morning meeting or satisfy that early AM sugar craving.

This place is awesome! I love their breakfast sandwiches! The bacon one is so good. And the same…read moregirl Priscilla who made my drink is awesome. I discovered a new drink while pregnant since I can't have caffeine and it's so good at top pot: steamed oat milk with lavender and honey inside!!! So yum!!!

I stopped by this French bakery for a quick breakfast, and the experience was pretty good from…read morestart to finish. The service was polite and welcoming, the parking was extremely convenient, and the space had plenty of seating to sit down and enjoy everything comfortably. The menu has a wonderful variety of options, ranging from various pastries and chocolate éclairs to an array of croissants and coffee choices. My order included a mocha alongside a jalapeño cream cheese croissant, an almond chocolate croissant, and a tomato pesto croissant. While the pastry dough itself could have been a bit flakier, the fillings inside every single one were fantastic. The jalapeño cream cheese croissant gave off a fun savory vibe in flaky form. The almond chocolate croissant hit all the right sweet notes, and the tomato pesto version was equally delicious. All this buttery bakes with a solid mocha, made it a really satisfying morning spot.

We stopped by to pick up our online order and were unfortunately told that two of the same item we…read moreordered were out of stock. Since those were the main reason we made the trip here, it was definitely disappointing. The staff offered us the option to choose replacements or receive a refund, which I appreciated. I do wish we had received a quick phone call before we drove over. Had we known that the majority of our order wasn't available, we probably would have waited and visited another day instead. The bakery wasn't busy with any customers when we arrived, so it seemed like a quick call might have been possible. I appreciate the staff offering a solution once we got there, but a little communication ahead of time really would have made a big difference! In the future, I'll probably skip placing online orders at this location and just order in person instead.

The food is fresh, The service is top notch and the vibe of the cafe is very upscale/polished. The…read moreWorkers are thorough and attentive and the pastries are definitely the highlight of the establishment! You must come early in the morning near opening though because they run out of pastries so quickly. The coffee is exceptional too and I can tell the beans they use are high quality. Def worth a visit if you're in the area!

OMG! As soon as I entered the bakery, I started singing "I'm a Barbie Girl in a Barbie World." The…read moreproducts look like edible pieces of art. I was going to post photos, but unfortunately they did not survive long enough. Sorry, not sorry. Seating is limited unless you can grab a table outside. On a warm day, you can pull up a chair, spread your sugary treasures across the table, and suddenly feel like you're starring in The Sound of Music. The staff was lovely, and the mocha was meh. That said, when it comes to coffee, I'm still a Starbucks dude (no public shaming, please).

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.