Ideally I'd rate this 4.5 stars, but in this case, I lean closer to 5 than 4 stars. The food is…read morecreative and tasty. The highlight is the HK sandwich, specifically the Musubi. The ingredients may seem simple, but the execution is top notch. The bun is the star. They bake it fresh. Soft and tasty. And the egg is fluffy and filling by itself. The spam and furikake rounds it out perfectly. The piggy buns are a delight. Tried all 3 and I prefer the custard and taro. The molten custard is good too, but it can be messy. The half-star drop is due to service. It's not bad, but it's just not the warmest. They are busy, so I do recommend researching first before you order. That will eliminate any awkwardness. But the food absolutely makes up for this. And the ambiance is great. It's clean and comfortable to wait. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, but that's the case everywhere in Downtown Bellevue. I didn't see a garage that you can park and get validation.

Cafe Aloe is a little cafe located within the Stokely Apartments in Bellevue. I've been wanted to…read moretry this cafe out for quite some time and finally made the drive out. There isn't any dedicated parking for the cafe, but we were able to find street parking around the block. Once you enter inside the building and cafe, it is surprisingly spacious. There isn't that much seating available though. On a nice day, there is outdoor seating available. I ordered a Vietnamese Iced Coffee and a Mint Mojito Iced Coffee. These were drinks very basic. Nothing extravagant about them, especially the Vietnamese Iced Coffee. The Mint Mojito Iced Coffee was a tad bit better and you could taste the mint in it. If I were to return, I definitely would try other drinks or even their food items here. The customer service here was okay. Not very interactive. There wasn't any issues, but it was a bit awkward for whatever reason.

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).

I had the spicy veggie crepe, a latte and a chocolate croissant…read more Dirt the bakery was clean, had plenty of seating, parking nearby, and some seating outside. The crepe was exactly as advertised! Spicy with fresh veggies sauté perfectly and the crepe was perfectly cooked! The latte was strong. The croissant was out of this world! Reminded me of the croissants I felt 10k to have in Europe! Very good coffee, breakfast, bakery and the staff are super friendly!

Looking for something good to eat? This cute cafe has…read moresandwiches and drinks that are delish and yummy! They are friendly and have seatings available indoors. Ambiance is casual and cozy. Must try when in Bellevue!

I wasn't a huge fan of the sandwich nor matcha latte- it was so mid. It wasn't worth it at the…read moreprice point tbh! (Over $12 for a small sandwich, which was overwhelmingly brioche). The matcha latte seemed to be their most popular drink and it was very milky, no matcha taste at all. Other than that, the service is accommodating. The space is nice too.

They now offer dinner and so we went to try. Some things were great - the server was pleasant, the…read morebeef bourguignon was delicious! I loved how many fresh veg and garnishes were part of the dish (unusual for this dish in my experience). However, more mashed potatoes than stew. The chocolate dessert had 3 different textures and a lovely rich flavor. The dinner menu is very small. A couple of starters. Two salads but only one available. Four entrées but only 2 available. I wasnt a fan of the lemon tart. Too much crust and not enough lemon filling. The chairs are very uncomfortable and cold, especially with the cold breeze blowing through from the propped open front door.

This was an incredible Parisian patisserie. Lots of breakfast items to choose from-- savory, sweet,…read moresomewhere in between. I came with my sisters-in-law and we had a good time. I ordered the French toast which was very soggy and cold. What I received compared to the description felt like two entirely different things. One of my SILs ordered a variety of pastries that were all delectable. The service was fine, though our waitress missed one of the sides of bacon that was requested. There was hardly anyone there when we were (Friday morning), which made for an enjoyable visit.

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!!!

Bellden Cafe isn't a place where I'd normally eat a meal at, but we were only a bit peckish and in…read morethe middle of playing a board game. After being recommended Bellden Cafe by a foodie friend for a quick meal, we headed over to get some takeout to eat during the game. Mr. Brioche ($11) - This sandwich starts with a rich toasted brioche bun, which is then slathered with some creamy and fatty aioli. A soft and tender, spiced breakfast patty is placed on top, charred just a tad to give some browning and develop flavor. Some eggs, cooked on the flat top in a circular mold which makes it perfectly conform to the size of the bun, is carefully placed on top of the meat, and then finally some swiss cheese cements the sweet vegetal microgreens atop. The bun is voluminous, especially noteworthy in height. The interior ingredients only reaches perhaps 1/3 the height of the bun, making it appear that the sandwich will be dry. But that's an impression soon deemed to be false, as there's more than enough moisture from the aioli and melted cheese to smooth things over. (4/5) I don't normally associate cafes, particularly ones that seem to lean more towards the drink side of things, to also serve good food. But overall, I came out pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food I ate. Bathrooms - Single unisex room.

Stopped by Gabriel's for breakfast this morning. They have a good menu selection from breakfast ,…read morelunch, soup sandwiches and coffee options. The food portions were impressive. The bagels were delicious and toasted perfectly. It came with whipped butter and raspberry jam on the side. The pastrami omelet was very large and came with a generous serving of potatoes. ALso tried the pastrami and corned beef breakfast bagel, which was packed with almost like an omelet tucked inside a bagel. Also got a side of hand made chicken sausage which was okay. Tasted healthy. The one disappointment was the vanilla latte. It tasted more like it came from an automated coffee machine than a traditional espresso machine and lacked the flavor and quality I was expecting. Most things are self-serve here, including finding your own seating, grabbing silverware, getting water, and pouring drip coffee. As we were leaving, a live musician was getting set up to play, Which added a really welcoming atmosphere. The inside is nicely decorated and family friendly, with lots of children's books around to help keep little ones entertained. The prices are definitely on the higher side, but the portions are large. Food tastes good, large portions, cozy atmosphere, and live music, I'd come back again though I'd probably skip the latte next time.

Gilbert's has been on Main Street as long as I can remember. They serve up deli style food in…read moremassive portions so even if the price seems kind of high, you are getting your moneys worth. All the food here is packed with flavor. The workers at the counter take your order and bring the food to your table. Its a nice cozy vibe regardless of the time of day or weather. One thing that has always stood out to me is that they serve Matzo Ball soup and an amazing Reuben sandwich. On my last visit I went around breakfast time. We ordered both the #7 Omelette: Nova Scotia Lox and the #2 Omelette: The Supreme Omelette. Of course both were such generous portions that we had leftovers. We also got the Reuben. The sandwich was so big it had to be deconstructed and eaten with a fork and knife.

This is one of my favorite brunch spots in Bellevue. My go-to order is their vegetarian breakfast…read morecroissant sandwich, it's always delicious. I also love their coffee and pastries. Today, I tried their seasonal Lavender Vanilla Foam Matcha Latte, and it was absolutely delicious. Another thing I really appreciate about this cafe is the pricing. It's not overly expensive, and I feel like you get great value for the quality of the food and drinks. Definitely a place I keep coming back to.

You can't go wrong with Farine. It's legit French baked goods so my glucose doesn't go through the…read moreroof but the taste is magnificent! It's too damn crowded which is annoying but that's because it's so good everyone wants to be here. I wish they would open another location nearby so it wouldn't be torture coming here with the crowds as I'd love to sit back and enjoy the environment.

Had a wonderful birthday meal here. They even greeted us with a complimentary glass of bubbles!…read moreSteak tartare was out of this world and the star of the show for mains was the miso cod. And to round out the wonderful meal we had the custard cake and the biscoff dessert. The custard cake sits in a pool of homemade caramel sauce. Just exquisite! We come here a lot because the service and the food is always 10/10.

Took my sister-in-law her for her birthday brunch and loved all the cute details in the decorations…read moreand space. Our server Sunny was amazing and he made sure we had everything we needed. The food was a little cold when we received it, but overall we had a great time. Our favorite were the oysters.