Stopped by this particular location of the global chain while visiting family in Washington, and…read morethe experience was as expected albeit drink preparation was rather slower than we're accustomed to. Odd given we were the only patrons in the shop, but maybe we California peeps are just in too much of a rush! :D Banquette seating along the wall is fine for waiting but seems to intentionally encourage to-go orders. Regardless, our drinks were accurately made to our specifications (less sugar, less ice, added boba) and just as tasty as usual.

TL;DR: for such a large chain, this place is really disappointing. Boba is cooked unevenly. Sago is…read morenothing but a huge goopy clump. Not worth spending $10 on a cup here. I thought I'd give this chain a try and I was very disappointed. Parking: mall garage, free. Atmosphere: no seating, long lines for ordering, waiting for your order to be completed is longer than waiting in the line (I presume it is because they fill mobile orders at the same time). Menu: posted on the back wall above the register, also a smaller menu at the beginning of the ribbon divider. Service: order and pay at the front, wait for your order to be announced, grab your own straw. Mango Sago Smoothie: I requested 30% sweetness and it was still very sweet but that wasn't the worst part--it wasn't until I reach the bottom of the cup that I saw the sago was nothing but two large coagulated clumps. It was clearly poorly made and not fresh. The mango tasted mediocre and was nothing to write home about. The boba was also very unevenly cooked and was mushy on the outside and rubbery/hard inside. I noticed this on the first sip and wasn't going to stand back in the 10 minute queue to get it remade. I'm all for bubble tea joints and I honestly thought the drinks would be better quality for a chain so large that I hear about.

Hui Lau Shan's specialty is mango, so of course I had to try their mango items on the menu. Even…read moreafter a big dinner, we cleared room in our stomachs to come here, and it was so worth it. Their desserts are incredibly refreshing, coming with fresh sweet mango chunks, ice cream, and mochi. I will be coming back to try their other desserts as well. Despite being stuffed from dinner, I still scarfed down the entire thing lol. The inside is spacious with plenty of seating, and the workers and service are super friendly. Definitely recommend saving room for dessert here with friends!

Overall an okay mango sago. We got the pomelo & mango sago, and felt like neither fruit had a very…read morestrong taste. The ice cream in the middle also looked more beige than yellow, and didn't taste strongly of mango. The coconut flavor was good, texture was also good I may come back and try this during peak summer time, but felt like there could have been a strong mango flavor even this time of year. food came out pretty quickly though, lots of seating available.

Standard bubble tea, though the drink I got was not good. Probably the flavor! I've had good winter…read moremelon bubble tea before but this is not the spot for that. Stick to the basics here. Side note: I was impressed by the amount of boba and popping boba options! The employee was helpful and made the drinks as the orders came in. This location is in the food court, so there are tables around to relax.

Since the first visit, I have come several times because my son and I both love the avocado shake…read more Unfortunately, today the shake got dropped and when I asked the lady, she said "没办法" which basically means there's nothing she can do. I understand that it's not her fault the drink was dropped, but other drink places have never had a problem remaking a drink that fell down. Because, things happen. Especially with a toddler. And particularly if you're charging $11 for one bbt after tax! I will look for another bbt place which is a bit more thoughtful of their customers and become a regular there.

24 grams always Emerald City Smoothie never disappoints. The staff is friendly, the service is…read morefast, and the smoothies are always fresh. My go-to is the protein smoothie with 24 grams of protein--it tastes great and keeps me full after the gym. Clean store, good atmosphere, and consistent quality every time. Highly recommend if you're looking for a healthy drink in Bellevue!

My friend and I walked over to Emerald City Smoothie in Downtown Bellevue after doing barre class…read morenearby. This was my first time at Emerald City Smoothie in ten years and my first time at the Downtown Bellevue location. The interior is fairly small with only a few tables to sit/stand at and so it's mostly a takeout place rather than a place to meet with friends. Emerald City Smoothie has a wide menu and categorize their menu into five categories based on health goals: "Boost My Immune System", "Help Me Lose Weight", "Go Green", "Bulk Me Up" and "Nourish My Body". They also have a menu just for "Boosters" which cost extra and include everything from antioxidants to bees pollen to creatine and fat burner. Lastly, they have a Secret Menu which includes Banana Creme Pie, Matcha Green Tea, Maui Paradise, Mountain Berry Blast, Orange Creamsicle, Piña Colada, and Peanut Butter Cup. I'm pretty sure their secret menu is just drinks that don't fit into the other categories (or ran out of room for), because they had these same drinks on their menu ten years ago. I ordered the MATCHA GREEN TEA (16-oz) off the secret menu. This smoothie has soy milk, matcha, non-fat milk, and whey. For $7.44 (including tax), this was pretty pricey for a "healthified" matcha Frappucinno. They obviously don't use high quality matcha as the matcha color was on the yellow side and the taste was quite diluted and bland. It mostly just tasted like sugary blended milk with little to no matcha flavor; I was honestly disappointed, but drank it anyway. My friend got her favorite NUTTY BANANA (sub vegan protein) which has banana, peanut butter, protein, and nonfat milk, which is probably what I should've gotten instead. She also ordered a PB&J and MANGO MANIA for her family members which are also supposed to be decent. Lesson learned, stick with the fruit smoothies. Service was good- the baristas are friendly and efficient and we got our drinks within 10 minutes after ordering. Overall: 2/5 for drinks, 4/5 for service, 3/5 for atmosphere

Tasty and healthy smoothies and juices! My go to is the Berry healthy smoothie add chocolate maca…read moreprotein powder. Greenline is located next to Regal crossroads theater and under the crossroads active senior apartments. Plenty of easy and free parking nearby. The juices and smoothies are made in front of you with fresh and simple ingredients. Such a healthy and trustworthy business that takes great pride in their work, keeping everything so clean and beautiful. After a drink is made they immediately get to cleaning. Staff is always so kind and friendly. I love this place and will be returning. I always recommend Greenline to those I know love to juice or care about their health! Excited to try the #3 and #4 juices next time! If you're craving a fresh beverage or tasty smoothie don't hesitate to stop by and support this amazing business!

I just moved to Bellevue and have been on the search for a clean and healthy juice/smoothie place…read more I just happened to stumble upon this place. First up the woman who made my juice was so friendly and helpful, I wish I grabbed her name to shout her out. I ended up with the power green and added ginger. I told her I like a bit of a kick at the end with the ginger. She nailed it and got a good balance of that ginger spice that blended in with the rest of the drink. Will definitely be back!

There is nothing better than a classic yogurt with purple rice from Yomie's Yogurt-- such a…read moredelicious, chewy, and not-too-sweet dessert to pair with any good meal! This location has a medium-sized parking lot and a lot of seating inside, but the establishment feels a little old. Service here was fast and efficient; they mostly just stick to themselves behind the counter. I had no complaints with my order hence the five-star review. :)

HEALTH HAZARD: plastic in drinks!!!…read more We ordered 2 mango yogurt drinks with purple rice. We got them quickly, but immediately noticed pieces of string / plastic coming out of our straw. We went back to ask them to remake it. The lady said "it's the plastic lid" -- she immediately knew, but didn't offer to remake until we asked. Seems like it's a recurring issue...? RED FLAG. After telling her co-worker, he just shrugged it off and didn't give any attention to us. Very dismissive!! Although they remade the drink, we found plastic AGAIN. Threw away the drinks. They have a poor health rating out front. We should've trusted it.... will never be back!!!!

Always love their tea here, the price is fair, the quality is consistent, their toppings are cooked…read morevery well, and the sugar adjustment is perfect. Even if there's a line, it moves fast and I love the clean tables and the friendly vibe of this small cafe, I hope they continue to have success!

A nice boba place to try! I had their mango Yakult and it was pretty good! It was sweet and very…read morerefreshing. It was around $7.50 which isn't bad. You're able to adjust your sweetness which is an option I like. The service was good. My questions were answered and the drink was quick to be made! The ambiance of the shop was nice. It's a pretty chill atmosphere and a great place to hangout with friends.

Young Tea is a rarity in the Seattle/Bellevue tea shop scene, pairing premium quality drinks with a…read moregenuinely nice space to relax and drink it. I only had a few minutes to spend, but would definitely come back to hang out longer. the one caveat is the food. I had the popcorn chicken, which was decent, but a pretty small portion for the price. I'm reviewing this as a tea shop though, in which regard it's an easy 5/5!

Service is friendly and the cafe is large! Unfortunately the cafe is pretty dirty. We came here to…read morestudy but all the surfaces of the tables were covered in food or drink and we didn't feel comfortable staying for long. They do have a large variety of teas which are traditional and pretty good! Would recommend as a quick stop but not as a sit down or study cafe.

Good post workout cafe -- don't expect a full on restaurant. This cafe is associate with the…read moreLifetime gym at the end of the hall -- the peanut butter and banana protein shake was solid! It's a bit pricey for what it is, but lifetime tends to attract an affluent crowd so it's what it is. Staff is friendly and the cafe is very clean.

Recently, my son, and I were up in the Pacific Northwest specifically Bellevue, Washington. We…read morestopped at this place for breakfast. It was a little tricky to find because it's located inside a mall, and is attached to a fitness gym. However, once we located the little restaurant it was very quaint and very clean. The young lady employee was very polite and professional. The food was very good and healthy. I would definitely go back if I'm ever up that way again.

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!!!

This spot has received numerous awards and recognition over the years, so I was glad to finally…read morecheck it out with a friend on a recent Sunday morning. When we walked in, most of the indoor tables were taken, but we got lucky and snagged one right as a couple was leaving. They have a pretty extensive drink menu of coffees, teas and smoothies alongside a food selection of açaí and yogurt bowls, breakfast sandwiches, waffles, toasts and salads. Prices do seem rather steep for food (particularly for the waffles), however, this business has a great philanthropic mindset that helps explain the price points. Whenever someone orders a specialty drink, they donate some of the proceeds to a charity. + LATTE w/ MISO MAPLE syrup ($5 for 12 oz. + $1 for syrup): The coffee itself was so good - robust, with a perfect balance between the espresso and milk. I was so excited to try this unique syrup flavor, but sadly, I didn't taste it at all. No umami from the miso and not even a hint of maple. I'm not sure if this syrup is just extremely subtle, or if it was simply forgotten. I really hope it's not the latter, since I paid extra for it. + MATCHA CHIA PUDDING ($13): The bowl may look small, but it was deep and the portion turned out to be filling. A Greek yogurt base was beautifully layered with matcha chia pudding, a strawberry-rhubarb compote, granola and rose. I loved the compote which had the perfect sweetness of ripe strawberries and a little tang from the rhubarb. The matcha pudding was on the milder side, but smooth in consistency, contrasting nicely with the crunchy granola. My friend ordered the Açaí Bowl and really enjoyed it. The serving looked reasonable for the price as well. Overall, the two of us had a wonderful time here catching up over a healthy brunch! Tip: They have two small rooms available to reserve for parties of 4-6 if you're looking to secure seating for a group.