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Really great atmosphere, nice place to work or study. I got an iced oat milk matcha with classic…read moresweetener. Sweetness level was great the matcha flavor was uniquely floral! Second time here! Spendy but worth it if you hangout onsite.

This place has such good coffee! And the atmosphere is such a vibe! I highly recommend checking it…read moreup

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OMO Thai Tea

4.6(335 reviews)

0.1 mi

I was taken aback by this thai tea float! I truly never had anything like it. The ube marshmallow…read morewas toasted and paired well with the robust thai tea. I was afraid that the thai tea would be sweetened already and the soft serve would only overly sweeten it but if anything, letting the soft serve melt into the thai tea was what gave the drink it's sweetness (along with the marshmallow-like foam). It was so GOOD! I thoroughly enjoyed this drink, especially on those rare warm sunny days we get here in Western Washington. Dare I say that I dream about this float! The self-serve kiosks made ordering seamless with detailed descriptions of menu items. The servers were pleasant and friendly, immediately welcoming us into the storefront. It's a quaint store with outdoor seating. I will definitely be back especially with the Summer days approaching!

Their hot chocolate with the Ube marshmallow is delightful. It's super viral for good reason. If…read moreyou were someone who loves Knott too sweet drinks and loves a marshmallow. It is such a delicious combination of flavors. The interior of the store is small yet so cute and quirky and I like that they have ample outdoor seating. My only grip is that parking can be a little difficult at times if you're going during peak hours, he might have a hard time finding nearby parking. You order your drink at the indoor kiosk and the service is pretty quick.

Thai tea with cream

Thai tea soft serve -- already melting :(

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This place is amazing! Drinks are 10/10 service is great too! Definitely recommend!

Molly Tea

Second times that the staff forgot add the toppings for my drink. The topping is not cheap.read more

Can sometimes be a long wait, but totally worth it…read more The ambiance is cute, and all of their drinks are consistently good every single time. You can smell the tea the moment you walk in, which says a lot about the quality. I also love that their drinks are not overly sweet, which is perfect for me. Even when ordering low ice or no ice, the cup is still fully filled, which I really appreciate. Hands down my favorite milk tea spot in the greater Seattle area.

Premium Jasmine Milk Tea and Premium Jasmine Matcha Milk Tea

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Third Culture Coffee

3.8(438 reviews)

•$

The coffee is amazing!!! All the staff are super friendly. Love how all of the beverages are…read moreuniquely crafted from around the world.

I know, I know . . . came here and didn't try the coffee. Fail! I got a spinach pastry instead and…read moreit was very good! Fluffy bread with a good amount of spinach! Love the fact that there is validated parking underneath with high tech license plate sensors so that you don't have to dig out your license info! It was pretty crowded in there with a lot of people sitting and working on their laptops so it may be hard to grab a seat or meet people here for a coffee date. There is a park nearby for you to sit and sip and people watch though!

Interior w/excellent natural light despite the dreary morning (3/20/26)

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Five Stones Coffee Company

4.3(160 reviews)

3.6 mi

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:

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!

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Mercurys Coffee

3.9(639 reviews)

1.9 mi

Wow! After years and years Mercurys is still one of my favorite coffee shops! Their Bellevue…read morelocation is honestly just the best! We had the lovely opportunity to do a field trip here with our homeschool group and the experience couldn't have been better! Daphne from HR was the sweetest and wonderful to set everything up with! Bakery manager Erika who gave our tour was also super kind and was so wonderful with all the kids questions! Saul, kitchen manager, Abel, assistant roaster, and Philip, director of coffee were all so incredibly kind and passionate about their jobs! Honestly just the coolest to see and have explained the behind operations of the business! Thank you so so much to everyone who made the experience so wonderful! Moving on to food and drinks.... Have you ever have a sandwich so good that it's literally engrained in your brain? Well their chipotle chicken panini is literally that. Perfect spicy, creamy, bready combination. Paired with the option of chips or salad the meal was absolutely perfect. The carrot ginger juice and coffee were both scrumptious! I also definitely reccomend any of their cheesy bacon, ham, or turkey croissants! Honestly any of their baked goods are so fantastic lol, definitely try out the cinnamon rolls! Such a fantastic experience! Mercurys is such a fun place with so many yummy options and the best employees! A great spot for everyone!

Still obsessed with this place, it seriously never misses. The Afterglow (no cream, no whip) has…read morebeen our go-to since day one, and we can't come without getting the overnight oats and everything croissant too. Always fresh, always so good. Service is consistently quick and super friendly, and the vibe is just easy and welcoming. One of those spots you can count on every time!

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Bellden Cafe

I love this little cafe! The food is tasty AND beautiful (it is a personal pet peeve of mine when…read morefood is cute but bland) Here, you can eat to enjoy with your eyes and taste buds! The cashiers/baristas are always friendly and helpful with suggestions. It seemed to be quite busy when I went both times (weekend afternoon) but was able to find a place to sit.

I'm absolutely shocked by the behavior of your waitress, Elena. My husband and I came in for a…read morequiet dinner, and instead she decided to leave her phone number for him right on the receipt. This is not only unprofessional, but also incredibly disrespectful to me as his wife and to your customers in general. Instead of providing proper service, your staff is flirting with married men. It completely ruined our evening and left a terrible impression. If this is considered acceptable at your establishment, we definitely won't be coming back and will not recommend this place to anyone. Please be anonymous. I don't want this story to continue.

Pink Avocado Toast

House made Granola, 20 % of proceeds to PorchLight Men's Shelter

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Fresh Fruit Toast

Cafe Joy

4.5(78 reviews)

Cafe Joy in Bellevue is a cute, eclectic café with fun, slightly random decor like a sheep, Target…read moredog, and Legos. Their specialty drinks are the highlight, with unique options like a sweet corn latte. We tried the coconut and black sesame lattes. Both had strong coffee flavor and leaned a bit bitter, but still good. The strawberry croffle was delicious, and the ham and cheese piadina was solid. Service was quick. Parking is a bit annoying with mostly street options. Overall, a good spot to try something different, but not quite a go to for me.

I recently stopped by Cafe Joy and tried their mango matcha, and it was honestly such a pleasant…read moresurprise. The drink leaned more toward a matcha mango milk tea, which I loved. had that creamy, smooth matcha base with a subtle sweetness from the mango. What really stood out were the small chunks of real mango in the drink. They had a soft, almost jelly-like texture but were actually fresh fruit, which made it feel more refreshing and less artificial compared to typical fruit add-ins. It added a nice burst of flavor and texture in every sip.

Strawberry croffle and black sesame latte

Matcha Latte with Oat

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CHICHA San Chen

4.4(563 reviews)

0.2 mi

•$$$

Ordered the osmanthus oolong tea with mango with less sugar, less ice and konjac. Was surprisingly…read morestill sweet, but still very refreshing and very yummy. Plus, they put a lot of care into preparing the drinks fresh, resulting in the very lovely aroma of tea in the shop. I can see why it's a Michelin star boba place!

Still just as good. And yes, still need $10 boba…read more I got a sample of their tea and it's so good. Reminder to try one of their fruit teas next time!

Classia milk tea and high mountain tea

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Dong ding tea with cream and boba

Matcha Magic Bellevue

4.5(627 reviews)

I want to preface this by saying my five star rating is for one drink: Strawberry Hojicha. And it…read moreis, by far, my favorite hojicha in Bellevue. There are 3 cafes I go to on the regular for my hojicha fix: Magic Matcha, Tendon Kohaku, and Bobae in Kirkland. While I enjoy all three, Magic Matcha is my favorite. The roasted tea flavor is strong, they allow me to adjust the sweetness level, and the flavor of the drink is always consistent. I've had issues with Tendon and Bobae either changing up the brand or the roast or adding too much milk on any given day. One of my gfs loves their horchata hojicha so there's that. I tasted it and it was objectively good. I wouldn't get it only because I'm not a huge fan of cinnamon, but if I were, it would be another go-to drink.

Realistically, my review is a high 3 stars, like a 3.7-3.9, and is mostly weighed down by the fact…read morethat the matcha latte was meh. Not awful, not I'll-never-drink-again-bad, but meh. I've been here twice, once a few years ago with my cousins, and another three days ago. The people working were attentive and quick with their service. The ambiance of the place is cute, a lot of pink and green, very instagram-worthy, and I saw a few people with friends or working on their laptop so it seems like a great place vibe-wise. To expand on my matcha critique, I found the color to be a little on the green-yellow side, which isn't the end all- be all quality indicator for matcha, but I find matcha lattes that are more rich in color tend to taste better and this tasted like a matcha drink I could make with costco matcha. I've made some decent lattes with costco matcha but once I switched to the more higher quality ones, well, it sorta refined my tastes. There isn't a lot of parking, and to be fair, a lot of people who are in downtown Bellevue are parked elsewhere else and likely just meander their way to the cafe. However, if you're coming in by car, I'd suggest parking by the apartments nearby, DO NOT park at the Chase Bank lot, even if the bank itself is closed (learned my lesson...). Overall, a 3.7-3.9. Could be better. Maybe with other additives like cold foam or strawberries, the drink is better, but I'm judging based off the basic latte.