my first time here-night time edition! i went to mendocino about 20 or so minutes before closing on…read morea Friday night. We were greeted by a sweet guy named Chris. He allowed us to look at the menu for a few before ordering-I DIDNT FEEL RUSH REGARDLESS OF THE TIME!!!! Once we paid, we sat down and waited for the food. The staffw ere quick and kind to us (again regardless of the time). The food was absolutely fresh and filling! The price of one WHOLE sandwich is better than Panera! My new favorite sandwich spot! The ambience was great considering it was night! The decorations were very satisfying and fun to look at! It is very homey!! But once again, staff blew me away! One of the guys let us know that he was turning off the drink station and allowed us ti get refills before-normal staff would just turn ut off and not let us know. I appreciate Mendocino in Totem Lake! Will DEFINITELY come back!!

Solid sandwich shop…read more The Peruvian steak sandwich is sooo flavorful. Their chicken lemon soup is also fantastic. They are on the food apps, which is great.

Amazing food, great service! Pizza is delicious. Peanut butter chocolate cake worth the drive!read more

My hubs and I took his mom to DERU Market to celebrate Mother's Day the day before (Saturday). Even…read morethough not everything went well, it was such a great experience that we will for sure come back again. I signed up for the waitlist at 11:15am before we left for the restaurant. When we got there at 11:40am, we checked in and the staffer said it would be approximately an hour to hour and a half wait on top of our already 25 minute wait. Whoa! We didn't know these were typical weekend waiting times. My MIL was willing to wait so we took off and came back in an hour. At that time, they were able to seat our party of three at a table outside. So, it took us about 90 minutes total to get seated. Note to future diners to get on the waitlist early if you're coming for weekend brunch!!! You use a QR code to order from an online menu. Liked how detailed the menu was and how we could remove or add ingredients. With my dairy and eggs intolerance, this comes in handy. My MIL ordered Eggs Benedict, I got the smoked turkey sandwich on focaccia, and my hubs got the chicken sandwich on focaccia. Our sandwiches were packed with lots of deliciousness, but my MIL's English muffin was toasted so hard she couldn't even cut through it with a steak knife. So she sent it back and she also asked for her poached eggs to be cooked harder. The staff member was apologetic and said no problem. It took a while to cook it, but when she got her remade Eggs Benedict, she really liked it. We split a slice of apple bread which was delicious. So happy it was dairy free! My hubs also enjoyed his London Fog. My MIL got a huge slice of coconut cake to go and loved eating it later, telling us it was very moist and coconutty. It was a bright day with nice weather and was a perfect time to try out DERU Market. Even though it was very busy, all of the staff were friendly and attentive. They worked like a well-oiled machine. We definitely want to come back and try more of their dishes, pizza, and desserts.

Mendocino Farms caught my eye as a fresh and healthy location to enjoy lunch. The decor is very…read moremodern and there was plenty of seating on a busy summer afternoon. We got the asian chicken salad, Vegan Banh Mi and a side of their Spicy Curried Couscous. Service was incredibly friendly and when ordering, they explained the menu very well. Our original selection turned out to not be available, and they came by to our table and gave us free cookies while they made something else for us. They went above and beyond! The food was quickly prepared and delicious!

Mendo is my go to for work meals and now that one is closer to home, I can lunch and not have the…read moreforever drive in between! I had an issue with my free entree loading for switching my favorite location and Emma helped me right away, checking in while we were in line. We showed up around 1pm the second day they were open and with ~15 staff staying busy, the line moved quickly and we still found a spot on the spacious patio and our orders came out exactly as we'd asked for--perfect experience for a new biz! People were quick to flip and move tables so prime outdoor seating was clean and available. Our sandwiches were at least as good while the chicken parm dip was even better than we've had at other locations. The ginger cookie and lemonade were also consistent...the variety and flavor combinations in one place for fresh food has yet to be matched for me. Thanks for moving closer, we are already regulars.

This is not a knock on this particular location but when the price of half a sandwich exceeds…read more$7...fir what you get...not even remotely worth it. Weighing the half bread wrapper plastic and all. 6.4 oz?!??

I'm so happy my favorite sandwich shop is back!!! The last Cooke if time we've gone has been great…read more Friendly customers service, good made correctly. All most scared to jinx's it. lol!!!!

I was a bit disappointed with the subs given the name. My biggest gripe is with the bread. It was…read moretoo thick and didn't have a crunch or texture. Everything else about the sandwich wasn't anything special. Given the name, I thought they would use better meat from the east coast or Italy but it tastes like your generic grocery store deli sandwich. The prices were reasonable.

I wish I could enjoy this place and give five stars but I was so disappointed with my first and…read morelast visit. I tried reading the chalkboard menu but was informed to read the menu from the kiosk - where you place your order. With it being my first visit I had questions, like what comes on the sandwich, is it toasted, how big are the sandwiches, etc. I was super disappointed with my Italian sub. It was all bread, dry, very little meat. Not sure if I came in on an off day or maybe didn't order the right thing, but I don't think I'll ever return. The sandwich just wasn't hitting.

Tiny divey place with delicious Americanized burritos and sandwiches. Employees are so friendly and…read morepatient! Love this place. Don't let the exterior fool you. I'm

I've been going there for at least 17 years…read more This place is the same as it ever was, and that's a good thing. Get the steak burrito, spicy. The tortilla will be griddled to a satisfying crunch, and filled with flavor. It takes a little while for your order to be cooked. Be prepared for a wait.

Noon Café is a family-owned Persian/Iranian eatery in a plaza called Totem Square with plenty of…read moreparking. Noon Café is a casual family diner offering traditional grilled kababs (aka kebab), appetizers, sandwiches, and pizzas - all Persian/Iranian style. The interior is basic, decorated with photos of Iranian landmarks (I assume). Currently, they have a memorial due to the ongoing war. (Peace to all...) Service is warm and friendly. Be sure to ask questions if the dish names are unfamiliar. The Food: Soltani, $32.99 - 4 Stars Soltani includes one skewer of Koobideh (ground beef) and one skew of Barg (flank steak). Both are well-seasoned with excellent flavor. We ordered the flank steak medium rare, but it was medium with no pink inside. The steak was tolerable, not as tender as it could have be. This dish was served with rice per the menu. After I saw another table has their kabab served with a bread, I asked the server. She said other than rice, there is a choice of Persian bread (flat bread with sesame) and salad. Curious that wasn't in the menu nor did she say it. Not a dealbreaker. Her reply did raise my eyebrow. Zaboon, $16.99 - 3 Stars Menu: Veal tongue, simmered and fried, tomato, pickles, parsley Based on the description, the texture completely threw me off. The meat is mushy to the point of spreadable. The flavor is light with minimum seasoning. I applied hot sauce liberally to the sandwich. Portion size is large. I ate only half. Fries, $6.99 - 3 Stars Menu: Golden and crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside Some pieces aren't crispy enough. Some pieces are too thick such that the inside has the potato gritty texture. The sauce is a house-created flavor. We like the sauce more than we like the fries. The food is closer to 3.5 Stars. I like the family vibe and am rounding up to 4 Stars for the overall rating.

Food :5/5 Ambiance : 5/5…read moreService :5/5 We actually came across Noon Cafe by accident while looking for another nearby restaurant where we were supposed to meet someone. When we realized we were at the wrong place, we informed the staff. They were incredibly polite and friendly and didn't show any irritation at all. They kindly said it was no problem and were very understanding. While we were there, we took a look at the menu and decided we should come back and try the food another time. A couple of months later, we returned to give it a try. We ordered the non-mixed grill, and it was absolutely delicious. The beef was cooked perfectly--juicy, tender, and full of flavor. The chicken was also excellent. The rice was perfectly cooked, and when we added the butter, it tasted amazing. They also had a special Persian spice that elevated the flavor to another level. The service was warm and welcoming. Our server took the time to explain how Persian food is traditionally enjoyed and described the purpose of each ingredient. We followed his suggestions, and the experience was even more enjoyable. The ambiance was simple and modern, and the place was very clean and well maintained. Definitely a must-try.

This place is a hidden knock-out gem. Hidden in a small parking lot near totem lake, The Box's…read moreburgers are TOP NOTCH. The French Blues burger was so delicious that it momentarily distracted from the horrors of our collapsing democracy. 10/10. Get their burgers and put them inside you.

Hawaiian/Asian fusion fast casual place in Kirkland. Parking is easy as it is located in a plaza. I…read moreordered ahead and scheduled the order so I don't need to wait for my food, and it was ready at exactly the scheduled pickup time, no earlier no later. I got the combo - Hawaiian chicken + karaage requesting extra salad instead of rice, as well as a half order of loco moco. It's nice that there is half order as a lot of Hawaiian restaurants tend to be full orders so it is incredibly hard to try a variety of options if you're solo or in a small group. The Hawaiian chicken and karaage both are juicy and delicious. It's great that the combo is the same price as the standard individual options so I got to try more variety without paying extra. I looked at the reviews and opted to remove the rice and get extra salad which was a good move - their chop chop salad is very delicious with a nice balance of dressing, cheese, and ham. I still had some rice from the loco moco, which was sufficient for me. The loco moco is good - I wished the patty was a bit less tough but the gravy and egg make up for it. Overall, great value and great food. I'd be a regular if I didn't live so far from Kirkland (1 hr drive for food can be challenging in busy schedules)

I purchased both a vehicle and a sandwich from these folks this morning…read more Excellent quality and very friendly staff. I recommend them if you need a good lunch spot or very niche food truck. Nice patio outside too for when the weather is good.

Oooooh, I really want to love this place more than I did…read more I do like the really neat warehouse feel when walking in for ordering. I do feel that for the weather and time of year maybe close out some of the doors or windows so it's not as chilly inside? The options are... ok? I would love to see a little more variety but I did come here for breakfast so I'm going to review the breakfast bagels. The bagels themselves are ok? I have no real complaints for this style of bagels and the different varieties are pretty standard. I took my order to go and by the time I got home it was a little cold but that's not taking a points off here. My complaint here is the bagel just seems, underwhelming. The filling just seem wimpy and I got more bagel than a balanced breakfast bagel. It's really disappointing to be eating a lot of bagels when I wanted a balance. Finally, this would all be ok if the price wasn't so high. Seriously it is a bagel filled with the most basic ingredients. The new hey bagel place that has a line out the door is cheaper for bagels.

I ordered the Farine breakfast with fresh-tasting merguez sausages. It came with excellently…read moreseasoned and cooked potatoes, delicious grilled cherry tomatoes, in-house baked wheat toast, sunny-side-up eggs, and a piece of what appeared to be butter lettuce. Everything tasted great and felt well thought out. My partner ordered the almond croissant and an iced latte, which came with a small crunchy piece of almond croissant on top -- both were excellent. This is officially my new favorite breakfast spot in the area and I'll definitely be back. The inside decor was tasteful and inviting, and the staff and service were great -- super friendly and even said goodbye as we were leaving.

I've gone here a couple times now, and I love the quality of their pastries! Street parking can be…read morepretty hard to find, which is a small downside. The cafe gets really busy in the morning, and indoor seating fills up quickly. There is outdoor seating with some heaters, though with how cold the weathers been lately, I prefer getting my bakery to go. I love the crème brûlée cruffin, and the lavender honey scone (also one of my first orders from here) is awesome! It's not surprising that the cruffin is one of their best sellers since it's pretty big and well worth the money. I also appreciate that they include tags for gluten free and vegan options, it'd be cool to see more food using both categories. During my most recent visit, I bought an almond berry cake (the only one that's vegan and gluten free), and I really appreciated the server asking me if I'd like the cake to be packed separately from my other orders. I've bought these pastries to share with friends and family, who've equally enjoyed the treats! Overall, farine is now one of my staple bakery spots in the Eastside!