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Semicolon Cafe

3.8 (446 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Dogs allowed

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Kathryn O.

Solid café and sandwich spot in Bellevue. The sandwich I got was more sweet and savory. The bread was soft and they put a lot of mayo on it. My latte was standard and I see myself coming back. The interiors are minimal and modern and the service is quick.

B.E.L.T. sando Belt Sandwich
Sandy L.

Delicious, healthy, great service and menu! 10/10 Really appreciate the friendly service and smooth ordering screen. I was impressed by how the digital menu would toggle down each item and show a picture of it. Super helpful! Got to try: - mango-banana smoothie (fresh, not overly sweet, yummy!) -B.E.L.T. (bacon egg lettuce tomato; very satisfying in a farm-to-table fresh way) - Lox (so flavorful with the dill cream and smoked salmon! I loved every bite.) The egg was so fluffy and the toast was just right.

"BELT" sandwich
Kelly S.

It's a small cafe with a little bit of window seating. Not ideal for conversations. One person waiting for a takeout and another on a laptop. Pretty slow on a Weds at lunch time. I've been wanting to try their sandwiches so got the bacon & egg one. The egg was fluffy and good, but all of the bacon was on top so by the time I got down to the bottom half of the sandwich, it was missing a main ingredient and therefore bland. The environment felt empty and not at all like a cozy cafe. And the staff weren't very friendly or welcoming. Wouldn't return.

Plain S.O.S Sandwich
Steven E.

Quiet little bistro with the egg sandwiches. Service is quick and prices are fair for these fancy sandwiches. The do have tea and coffee as well as dessert.

Bulgogi Sandwich Matcha Latte(no espresso)
Mellissa B.

Went here for Saturday lunch and it wasn't exactly busy since the cafe is small but it was full!! There was no wait to order and it's through a kiosk. I just ordered to go and ate at the Bellevue park across the street. The drink came out almost right away and waited a few minutes for the sandwich. The matcha was not sweet at all and was bitter so probably was suppose to get the strawberry matcha to get some sweetness since I already had regular sweetness. It was kind of like every sip I took the matcha was very strong that it was like eating a spoonful of matcha. The bulgogi sandwich was good but the ratio was a little off to me. All the meat was at the top half of the sandwich so when I got to the bottom it was just bread. And there was a good amount of bulgogi too it was just all at the top. But the bread was good too!!

Bulgogi Sandwich (left) Chicken Sandwich (right)
Amy L.

There's not much service. You order from an iPad, they call your name when your drink/food is ready, and you pick it up at the counter. With that being said, it was quick service. The ambiance is nice. I especially like the plants all over the place. Chicken Sandwich 4/5 The egg and the chicken were a bit bland. The sauce helped it out a bit but there wasn't much flavor otherwise. The bread is soft and on the sweeter side. Good size sandwich but still a bit overpriced imo. Tiramisu Latte 4.5/5 Good sweetness level and flavors but tasted a bit watered down.

Strawberry matcha and lox breakfast sandwich

This was a very aesthetic breakfast. The sandwich was really good, I got the lox. And the matcha was pretty good. Expensive though

Mango ade
Vinh M.

Yummy place for sandwiches in a very relaxing, cafe-like setting though at a somewhat high price. This place is so clean and simple inside, and a nice minimalistic place to take a break as well... kinda what a semicolon does for a run-on sentence, so the whole atmosphere matches its name. I got here with a friend on a Friday around 12pm and there were a couple tables available. There aren't many tables to begin with though, and only one or two tables for groups larger than 4. I came here specifically for their sandwich and drinks, and that's exactly what my friend and I got. For this visit, I had the BELT (bacon, eggs, lettuce and tomatoes) sandwich and a Lady Matcha (with no sugar or milk adjustments), while my friend had their bulgogi sandwich and mango ade (at half-sweet). The BELT is nothing short of amazing, but also nothing rather special about it either. It's pretty small, and for almost $12 before tax it's pretty expensive. The presentation, color and way that the bread and condiments just perfectly squish together got me wanting to eat the sandwich and skip taking pictures altogether because it looked so good! And taste wise it doesn't disappoint. Eggs are fluffy and soft, and bacon has tons of flavor even though it wasn't as crisp as I imagined it would be. I got a bite of the bulgogi in my friend's sandwich and the meat was nicely flavored though a little bit dry. His sandwich was 50 cents more expensive than mine before tax. As for our drinks, the Lady Matcha really hit the spot on such a warm day, and same goes for my friend's mango ade! The matcha wasn't anything eye-opening but adding the strawberry milk had a nice, sweet kick to it though I wasn't sure about the added popcorn on top; aesthetically I loved it but I had to get it out with a spoon. My friend and I agreed that the mango ade is prefect when half-sweet; if it was any more sweet then it'd be too much to handle. Both drinks were reasonably priced compared to other places I've gotten similar drinks from. It felt very relaxing to sit inside here, and my friend and I easily spent nearly an hour just enjoying our food and chatting. This is definitely a high recommend for me even with the small shortcomings!

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John M.

We swung by this spot bc we knew we'd be in the area and found this in Yelp close to Bellevue Square. Initially, we saw the higher price for the sandwiches but figured let's give it a try. So glad we did. The store is nice but not elaborate. Parking is validated for 2 hours (parking next door). We decided to order 2 sandwiches (BELT & Bulgogi) and 2 lattes (Lady Matcha & Tiramisu). We enjoyed the food. I would recommend giving this cafe a try - for sure. I'd come back if I get a chance.

Strawberry smoothie
Ratish K.

loved the Chicken Sandwich and the spiceness. the mushroom Shroom Sandwich was great as well. i wish they allowed customization to the Avocado Sandwich so that I could have the egg on the side and added some jalapenos and spicy sauce. the Strawberry Banana smoothie was amazing.. not sweet and perfect smoothie.

Shroom burger & Blt sandwich.
Ruby C.

The food, customer service, ambiance was amazing. Little seating, but the sandwiches and drinks were just enough. Parking is in the garage next door and validation is provided for 2 hours (I think). Took my partner here and she absolutely loved it. Would recommend for day date.

Sos
Louise F.

Yeah this isn't the type of egg sandwich you could make yourself at home. It's so beautifully made with great flavors too. Places like eggslut has nothing on this type of egg sandwich. Between the fluffy japanese milk bread, all the colorful variety and the fluffy egg. I chose the sos because i was so curious about the kiwi sauce although I don't think I really caught it in all that was happening in the sandwich. Didn't stop me from majorly enjoying it though.

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Deanna H.

I came here for the Lady Matcha! It was very yummy and flavorful without being too sweet. Honestly how cute the drink is was my favorite part! The cafe is pretty spacious which was nice, I would definitely come again!

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Ask the Community - Semicolon Cafe

I have severe shellfish allergy (shrimp, crab, and lobster) is there any risk of cross contamination? Is there any shellfish ingredients in sauces or spices?

Our ingredient is free from shellfish. Therefore, we believe it is safe for you. However, to exercise extra caution, we recommend avoiding lox and tuna sandwiches. Instead, opt for avocado, ham, and BELT sandwiches, as they are a safer choice.

Is there any vegan sandwiches?

No, there aren’t any Vegan sandwiches there. They specialize in Korean egg drop sandwiches so all of their sandwiches have egg in them. You can get Vegetarian sandwiches there, but not Vegan.

Do you guys take cash or only credit cards?

Both cash and cards are accepted.

What's the difference between the matcha and matcha bomb?

Matcha bomb is a matcha latte with espresso shot, a matcha and espresso fusion.

Which sandwich is everybody's favorite?

Bulgogi! Super flavorful and has great textures

Are Dogs Allowed in the Cafe?

I've seen them!

Can you take any online order?

Yes. please order from http://semicolonbellevue.com, or DoorDash / Ube Eats

What is the business hours ? I went there once on the weekday morning but they closed.

Regular store hours are 8am-5pm everyday. Kitchen(if you want to order Sandwiches) hours are 8am-4:30pm.

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EatDirt

EatDirt

(21 reviews)

Sad to see it go. Looked like there were some creative sandwich options but it is often…read moreunderstaffed and if you have to wait for a server's attention why not just go anywhere else where there are people waiting to serve you? It does seem like that portion of the food hall has some bad mojo, but I welcome someone new to try redeeming it.

The name of this establishment may not sound too appealing, but don't let it deter you... they whip…read moreup some delicious sandwiches! The menu is quite small with three cold sandwiches and three hot ones, each inspired by a different region of the globe with the South Pacific, South America and Mediterranean as a few examples. There were two salads listed as well. I've been here twice and both times, when I went to place my order on the iPad, the menu stated they were out of stock for the sandwich that I wanted. However, when I asked the employee, she said that was not correct. So if you see the same message when ordering, it's worth asking about it! During my first visit, I ordered the RENDANG ($14). This hot sandwich came packed with SO much meat! Very tender chunks of marinated beef tasted of coconut, curry and warm spices. The flavor had true depth and I could actually taste hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Thin spears of pickled cucumber and carrot added crunch and a perfect zing of acidity. They were refreshing and cut through the rich beef. A drizzle of Sambal Terasi (chili) aioli gave it another layer of flavor. Cilantro, mint and Thai basil were all fresh and vibrant. The bread was lightly toasted, being a little crinkly in texture without being harsh against my gums. If I could change something, I would include a couple extra slices of the cucumber to balance out the ratio of vegetables to meat, and add a bit more of the aioli. Other than that, this is a great sandwich influenced by flavors of the South Pacific. My companion got the STEAK sandwich ($15) and enjoyed it. The steak slices were thinly cut and tender as well. They do their beef right! On another occasion, I tried the PROSCIUTTO ($14), one of their cold sandwiches. The delicate layers of prosciutto were placed on top of sliced tomatoes, pickled onion and arugula, all between pressed focaccia bread. Truffle mustard was spread on both pieces of bread, which was WAY too much in my opinion. With this mustard having a stronger flavor, it overpowered the sandwich and made it too tangy, especially in combination with the pickled onions. The menu stated this should include pistachios, but I didn't notice any, and they were all out of provolone, so there was also an absence of cheese. For the prices, these sandwiches are pretty generous in size, so I consider them a good deal, especially for the Bellevue area. The ingredients are fresh and make for a fantastic lunch option. While I wasn't a huge fan of the Prosciutto sandwich, I'd definitely go back again for another Rendang!

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Great Harvest Bread Co.

(164 reviews)

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I took my granddaughter there for lunch. She loved her sandwich. Mine was heated and got soggy…read more They maybe could've heated the meat and cheese 1st, then put on a bun. I would go again. I like the healthy food they make.

This is so unfortunate because I really genuinely love the breads here. But this is a review…read morespecifically about an experience I had like a month ago. I pre-ordered the high fiber bread scheduled for pick up on Monday. It was on the menu online and it accepted my payment, and considering it's a pre-order I assumed everything was good to go and they would make my order ready by Monday. I get to the store on Monday in a mad rush because I'm trying to pick up this high fiber bread to take home for my father in law flying back to Taiwan. So I literally made the trip just to get the bread in the morning and then rushed home to take him to the airport. I get to the store and apparently one of the managers said they tried to call me... at 6:30/7AM in the morning leaving me a voicemail on that same Monday I went to pick up the bread.... Basically saying they can't fulfill my order because the high fiber is not something they make on Monday??? I mean first of all, why are you taking preorders online then? Second of all, why is your online system allowing us customers to order and place in the cart if it's not available on Monday? Isn't that the point of preorder? So you know ahead of time what bread to make for customers? He then had the audacity to say... all our *regular customers* know our bread making schedule. It changes daily. Well, first of all, excuse me for not being a *regular* as in there's apparently some elitist exclusive group at great harvest bread. Also, though I'm not a *regular*, I do purchase breads from here for visitors etc from time to time and am well aware that the breads they make change daily WHICH IS WHY I PREORDERED. I was pretty upset about the whole ordeal and he compted me a Dakota bread which I don't even like. *eye roll* I think they seriously need to work on customer service etiquette and to edit their website so that it's not misleading. If you aren't able to provide the bread listed online, then don't enable it for preorders and waste our time commuting only to leave empty handed. Factoria is an extremely busy area too with heavy traffic in the morning. I was breaking a sweat trying to get from A to B on time What a complete disappointment. Please note this is not a review for the quality of their bread, but for the disappointing customer service and lack of transparency in their website. It's completely misleading...

Un Bien - Seared Scallops sando

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this sandwich was highly impressive as the main part of the…read moresandwich, it was pretty necessary that the pork be cooked to near-perfection, and i have to say it was here it gave off a deep, brown-ish color, which showed the extent of it's cooking and marination. It wasn't quite incredibly tender, but the marinade added an absolute ton of flavor. more importantly, it was present plentifully throughout the sandwich, so practically every bite came filled with pork I also have to mention how packed together the ingredients are between the buns. when you start eating, it's inevitable that a quarter of the ingredients will fall onto the wrap below, leaving a nice secondary meal to finish off after the sandwich is done. the sandwich is packed incredibly tight during the wrapping process, but it unravels a bit while eating. for me, the major highlights of this meal was the onions and the aioli Starting with the onions, these may be the best I've ever had on a sandwich. They're caramelized amazingly, placed onto the sandwich in astoundingly large pieces, are crunchy, and there's just a lot of them. They're just wonderful both texturally and taste-wise. This sandwich is absolutely lathered with aioli - practically dripping with it. This boosted the overall flavor so much, especially because this aioli was addictingly good. In my experience, the amount of sauce has been directly proportional to how much I enjoyed a sandwich, and when the sauce is this good - it's even on the top of the bun! - i absolutely loved it Somehow the lettuce stayed crunchy despite all the otherwise wetness going on in the sandwich. Props for that The jalapenos were great as well for that extra bit of spicy - I would've loved to have more of them while the bread was toasted well, the one downside was i thought it was pretty hard and tough, which made chewing kind of difficult. I found my jaw to be pretty tired at the end after eating this. I would've much preferred a softer roll that's easier to bite into I've had similar sandwiches from Paseo and Bongos, and in my opinion this does edge out both of those Comparing to Paseo, the sandwich there has way more oil, making it more sloppy and I do like the bread there a lot better, but the pork feels richer and better marinated here (although less fatty), and the onions are definitely caramelized better here as well. Bongos has a pretty similar level of pork with more, but onions are definitely a step down What moves this place above those two for me is the amount of aioli used here far exceeds those other places, which just makes the overall eating experience better For the price (about 14 dollars) this is a really filling meal

Roast park sandwich here was awesome! I had gone to Paseo way back in the day, maybe 2007 or 2008,…read moreand the sandwich tasted very similar to what I remember. The rice and beans are also amazing. I think you could probably go with any sandwich that has your preferred protein source and it would be great. The guy working the register taking the orders was super friendly as well. Lots of street parking in the area. They have one bathroom and a good amount of seating. Definitely worth a visit for a great sandwich.

Potbelly

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Dropped in on a rainy Saturday after my shopping at Trader Joe's. It's my first time trying…read morePotbelly subs. Place clean and my eyes immediately went to the menu to see if they have vegetarian options. I asked the person taking my order and she suggested the veggie melt or Mediterranean that they can take the meat out. I opted for veggie melt and they have lots of options for toppings and sauces . I got the works and added the spicy ranch. Second order was the chicken avocado wrap and did the same with the works topping. Our food did get a little soggy by the time I got home and opened it. But will say I enjoyed it and was stuffed. I will go back to try the Mediterranean.

Toasted subs, prepared and assembled right in front of you, from decent ingredients…read more Potbelly sandwich shop was founded in Illinois in 1977, but took until 1997 to expand...now having over 400 locations throughout the States. The many locations in the Seattle metro area have opened very recently, with this location in Redmond being the easiest to get to for me. To continue the theme of a sandwich dinner, I decided to walk to the nearby Potbelly to pick up a couple of sandwiches, but mainly to satisfy my craving for a genuine hand scooped ice cream shake. I carried it back to the apartment, and provided a nice repast for us on a Sunday night. First, the vanilla and strawberry shakes ($5.59 each) were very good. It uses hand scooped vanilla ice cream, mixed with strawberry syrup and milk in a blender. The vanilla shake was better than the strawberry, mainly because the strawberry syrup didn't really add as much flavor as I would have liked...but the base was excellent, using good ice cream. Cubano ($10.99), mixing ham and pulled pork with swiss, toasting it, then adding mustard and pickles. Cubano ingredients, but no sandwich press and the bread was wrong. Since I knew it wasn't authentic, decided to also add giardiniera, which was my mistake...it tasted fine, but completely overwhelmed the sandwich. Toasted Italian ($10.99), salami, capicola, pepperoni, and mortadella with provolone cheese. One can add any toppings you want. In my case it was lettuce, tomato, mayo. It's was a good sandwich. The bread for both sandwiches seems to be Torano, which along with Gonnella, are the two Chicago-area bakers known for their french rolls used to make subs and especially Italian beef sandwiches. This is different than most other sub chains that make their bread in-house. I thought the bread was fine, especially when toasted. Also the topping called hot peppers is really Chicago style giardiniera...really authentic...reminding me of Chicago. They also have a large selection of different soups, including a good beef chili I've had in the past. The store actually did remind me of sub shops from where I grew up, and thought the prices for the location were reasonable as well.

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