Fabulous soft crepes in the mall. I think they may be doing a name change as it now says "Sweet…read moreParadise". I had the Mr Bestie which was chocolate, banana & strawberries & tasted sweet & delicious. They close tomorrow & will re-open in an actual store front in the mall (right now it's just a kiosk), probably around December 2025.

Needed a quick caffeine fix while at the Alderwood mall and Starbucks (equals burnt coffee in my…read morebook) is never an option for me. The shop is a kiosk that serves the usual coffees and pastries. But it seems that their specialty is the crepes, which were very enticing. However, I was there for caffeine. At the moment of truth, I talked myself into the Moroccan tea with mint. The mint was not overpowering. With hints of floral notes and just enough sweetness, I enjoyed it very much. I have no other experiences of Moroccan tea to compare with, but this was delightful. Will have to try the crepes next time.

Ohh Macarons absolutely lived up to the hype. I tried a mix of flavors, and every single one was a…read morehit. The Banana Punch Monkey (yes, the trending one!) totally deserves its moment -- fun, nostalgic, and perfectly balanced without being too sweet. The s'mores flavor was rich and cozy with that toasted marshmallow vibe, the strawberry lemonade was bright and refreshing with just the right tartness, and the London Fog was so elegant and smooth, with a subtle tea-forward flavor that felt incredibly elevated. Beyond the macarons themselves, the experience really stood out. The owner was so lovely and sweet -- I got to learn about her passion behind the business, and it genuinely made the visit feel special. You can tell how much heart goes into everything she creates. The girl with black hair working there was also incredibly kind and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. All the macarons were fresh, beautifully made, and had that perfect chewy-meets-crisp texture. You can truly feel the care put into both the flavors and the presentation. If you're in Bothell (or even nearby), this place is 100% worth the stop. I'll definitely be back.

Fun Asian flavor macarons (matcha, ube, black sesame, yuzu...etc) and all types of dessert combos…read more I like to treat myself with the ice cream macaron sandwich on the go. Then take home a six pack or dozen. There are too many fun flavors you gotta try! On the Eastside as of now I haven't seen any macarons decorated and shaped in such cute ways! This is my go to macaron shop for parties to impress! Always clean! Friendly kind staff! I just discovered this time around there is a free parking lot for the building from the back entrance.

During Ono Poke's 8 year anniversary celebration, Moon Rabbit Pastry did a pop-up next door to…read moreshowcase their unique pastry items to customers. They are a small, home bakery known for their creative and bold flavored treat items, such as cookies, cupcakes, cakes, and hand pies! My friend and I got there not too long after the pop-up opened, and thankfully we did because they sold out incredibly quick. - *Salted Halvah Brownie Cookie Sandwich ($7.00): Moist, unsweetened dark chocolate pastry with a hint of salt in each bite to balance *Shortbread + Raspberry Pink Peppercorn ($5.00): A pop of spice at the beginning of the bite that cools down as you chew *Dirty Chai Chocolate Chunk Cookie ($4.00): A slight crisp along the edges with a soft center beautifully patterned in marshamallow and chocolate chunks that had a buttery-roasted spice flavor *Banana Snacking Cake ($7.00): Soft and subtle banana flavored item with topped with a coconut ermine buttercream and toasted coconut drizzled with liliko'i - I absolutely loved how many flavors they incorporated into each single item! Not only that, but there are a variety of textures to them that create for an exciting experience! Although each item was beautifully crafted and distinct in their own way, my friend and I's favorite was the Dirty Chai Chocolate Chunk Cookie. Surprisingly enough, I actually won their cookie giveaway through a random bunny drawing! I can't wait to grab some pastries from them again

Great handmade chocolates with so many flavors! I bought the blood orange, huckleberry and sea salt…read morecaramel chocolates. They were super tasty and had the perfect tempered snap to them. I also got the chocolate covered ginger which is one of my favorites. The server at the counter was very friendly and helpful when asking about recommendations. It's a quaint shop in the mall with huge life-size chocolate sculptures decorating the space.

A high end chocolate retailer near me!? Yes please! After finding out about Chocolate Man, I…read moredecided to hold a couverture tasting session with some friends and went to Chocolate Man as my first stop. This shop, located right under Third Place Commons, smells heavenly. The rich aroma of melted chocolate seeps out of the store throughout what seems to be the entire mall. Chcoolate Man sells a wide variety of feves/disks, chocolate sculptures, truffles, confections - basically anything a chocolate lover could want. I especially love how they have smaller 1/2 pound bags instead of most high end shops that sell a minimum of 1 pound or 500g. It's great for someone who just wants a bit for tastings and for snacking on afterwards! They also have samples of everything to help decide. For our final tasting, we went with eight types of couverture (three from Chocolate Man) and four types of typical grocery store chocolate chips. Guittard Onyx 72% ($8.31 per half pound) - I tried this one but didn't buy it. This chocolate gives a really intense dark chocolate flavor. Very single note on my tongue. Think of a high quality dark chocolate blend, but amp up that flavor by 5x. It seems great for recipes that just need a really strong dark chocolate flavor without too much complexity. Felchlin Maracaibo 65% ($21.46 per half pound) - It starts off with a bit of a flowery and perfumy aroma, then descends into a very pleasing balanced acidity and smoothness, combined with a bit of a spiced flavor. It's an excellent snacking chip. My favorite of the entire array of 12. Ranked 1/12 Guittard Coucher du Soleil 72% ($9.70 per half pound) - Definitely a darker chocolate, less sweet with pleasing astringency, maybe a little smoky, smooth with some slight red fruit notes on the finish. It's a little strange because the taste between different chips varies a little, with some being more fruity than others. I'm not sure what the cause is. It's a good snacking chip that never gets tiresome to eat and it seems to be good for recipes that require a high quality chocolate that's generally neutral flavored with only slight complexity. Ranked 4/12 Valrhona Manjari 64% ($20.99 per half pound) - Starts with pleasing cocoa flavor but then a second or two later develops an intensely tangy berry flavor that spreads throughout the entire mouth. The flavor is so strong that I find it very difficult to eat more than one feve at a time. It's definitely more of a sipping chip than snacking. Ranked 5/12 Chocolate Man is a fantastic store for any chocolate lover. They even have a little stamp rewards card for freebies every $100 spent. I'll definitely be back for more in the future.

We were at Gobble Up NW market, and stopped by this booth. I don't have a big sweet tooth, but my…read morebf does. We were given samples, and my bf was hooked. He had to have more. We got the caramel cake and the caramel brownie. They were delicious. It looks like it'd be very sweet, but surprisingly, it's not too sweet at all. My bf loved it; he barely wanted to share with me.

I finally got to try Mama Row's at the farmers market yesterday, and wow -- it was incredible! The…read morecaramel was perfectly rich and buttery, and the cake was so moist and flavorful it honestly blew me away. Bought extra to share with friends and everyone loved it! You can tell everything is made with love and care. I've been wanting to try them for a while, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. I'll definitely be back to try the sweet potato pie!!

They have interesting flavors you don't typically see at dessert shops. I tried the caramel apple…read morecupcake and have to say it smells JUST like one when you open the container. However when you bite into it (in my opinion) it tastes more of like a spiced carrot cake. The cake itself is moist though, which is always good. I also find the cupcakes to be icing heavy, which I'm not a personal fan of, but I think those who enjoy that will looooooove Pinkabella.

I ordered 11 dozen cupcakes and one small cake for my wedding and they were soooooo yummy. We got…read morethree different flavors: espresso, snicker doodle, and red velvet. They were all three so cute and so tasty. We also got a lemon cake that was iced how they say "spatchula design" and that was also extremely good. Overall, the best cupcakes and cake that I've ever had and all the guests loved them too!

I first heard about Kinako and Goma Sweets & Bakes at the Plan C event back in early June, but the…read morelong lines prevented me from scoring on any tasty goods. Clearly a very popular pop up! However, The Homie and I made sure to not miss the event hosted during Saint Bread's happy hour on 7/17/22. Scored on nearby parking, got in line pronto on the deck, and thankfully ordered one of each featured item. Good thing too since I later found out that they sold out in 17 minutes! Seems to be a thing at Seattle area pop ups...get used to lining up early and have patience for some potential instant gratification. But it is so worth it when one's efforts supports family run indie businesses! The items sampled were Iced Milo ($7). Took a sip of The Homie's fave...wow, where have I been all these decades?! My childhood included Bosco, Nesquik, and Hershey's syrup. Glad I bought a tin of Milo from my local FilAm shop in Shoreline! The other two items purchased were Pandan Coconut Butter Mochi ($6) and Calamansi Yuzu Cake Cube ($10). I really liked the presentation. Enjoyed the familiar Filipino flavors of pandan, calamansi, and texture of bibingka! I also greatly appreciate that each delicious treat was not overly sweet. With these treats plus some Saint Bread cookies, we had a nice late afternoon treat al fresco by Portage Bay. Late to the party by nearly 18 months, but happy to savor the awesome goods from Kinako and Goma! Follow them via Instagram for their pop up schedule hosted at various sites.

Kinako and Goma had a pop up on May 7 at Boma Jewelry and I was able to try some of their sweets!…read moreI've followed them on Instagram for a few months and everything looked delicious. I got a Thai tea pound cake ($9) and the ube cassava crumble ($7). The Thai tea pound cake was so moist and rich, but not too sweet. The ube cassava crumble was delicious! I had never tried cassava before but the bright colors drew me in. I loved the squishy texture of the cassava cake (almost like mochi) and the crunch of the crumble.

A really great frozen yogurt place! I love that they offer gluten-free options and that the flavors…read morearen't too sweet, with ingredients that look healthy and fresh. The staff is super kind, and you can always ask to sample a flavor. All of their toppings are made fresh too. We especially love the Dole Whip and peach flavors. Everything is delicious and fresh, and on Mondays, it's a great deal because it is priced by the cup instead of by weight. It is so good and a much healthier option than ice cream!

I've always heard good things about Top it so I had to check it out. It did not disappoint. Theres…read morelots of toppings so you can make whatever kind of sundae you can dream of.