I visited Third Culture Coffee to pick up a drink before visiting a friend nearby. On a weekday…read moremorning, there were only a couple of people inside working and otherwise relaxing in this larger but cozy space. The baristas are pretty efficient and soon I was sipping on my drink. French Drinking Chocolate ($6.80) - This drink consists of melted, thick, luscious chocolate. It gives a sweetened, rich chocolate flavor and is even thicker than syrup in texture. It barely flows at all. I love the chocolate spheres placed on top that are like rice crisps giving a bit of texture. Unfortunately they also clog up the opening in the lid! (4/5) I don't drink much coffee, nor hang out at cafes much, but Third Culture Coffee seems to be a nice place to relax in.

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!

Great brunch/breakfast spot! Service is super friendly and helpful. They even make sure to tell you…read morethe sausages are a little different than others (more spicy) before you order. They're usually very busy on the weekend, but I highly recommend visiting on a weekday if you can. They have a lot of seating during the weekday and it's a great spot to catch up with friends or have a meeting.

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.

One of my favorite health cafes in Seattle! I got an avocado toast and a chocolate smoothie, and…read moreboth did not disappoint. Additionally, the shop is a great place to study and get work done, with great ambiance and lighting. The baristas are friendly and quick. As for prices, they are decent. Not crazy expensive and definitely not cheap either. However, they have a good loyalty program and I ended up getting a free latte with my points!

Ambiance and seating is very nice! It's a good spot to study or work…read more We had come in specifically for the smoothies and got a few to try. They all looked really good like "erewhon dupes". Unfortunately, they were all pretty mediocre. The menu has a bunch of ingredients in all the smoothies, but you can't taste anything except the first ingredient in each list. The pistachio smoothie didn't taste like pistachio at all, only avocado. Of all the ones we got, the strawberry smoothie was the best. Nice to try once, but there are a lot of other smoothie spots that are better and cheaper. The smoothies are definitely not worth $15-16.

Their signature Hokkaido cheesecake is incredible -- ultra soft, milky, and lightly sweet, melting…read moresmoothly on every bite without being heavy. I was excited to see they're running a limited-time FIFA special menu right now, featuring soccer-themed desserts and drinks perfect for game days with friends.

After dinner we decided to grab some dessert and after a few places were thrown out, we ended up a…read moreLeTAO. [From the web] "LeTAO in Bellevue is the famous Japanese bakery's first U.S. flagship boutique. Located in The Shops at The Bravern, this upscale cafe brings the delicate, creamy flavors of Hokkaido, Japan, to Washington with a bright, minimalist, and aesthetic interior." I agree as I found it to be modern, elegant, and beautifully minimalist with an all-white tile and wall design. The mix of chairs and booths makes it easy to lounge, while the calm atmosphere invites you to unwind and stay awhile. Note: There is only one unisex restroom. The service was courteous, helpful, and polite. Sundae - choice of flavors of their soft serve between Hokkaido Milk, Frommage, or mix. Choice of double cake flavors of double frommage or chocolate frommage. Choice of cookie from Otaru Rue Ironai, or Thenior. Support your local business.

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.

This place was full of people when we came in so we had high hopes. You order with the iPad at the…read morefront counter. We ordered the watermelon variety. Patiently we waited. And waited and waited. After 10 minutes, they finished one of the orders ahead of us. It wanted until another 10 minutes before the next order came out. After 70 minutes we got our order. There were 2 employees working as slow as possible. They talked about their schedule, what they plan to do on their day off. If only they put a bit more energy into the orders. The watermelon was ok and the ice mixture was good. Too bad they don't know how to run a business.

Snowy Village is the best bingsoo around. Honestly, the UW location has been pretty slow for over a…read moreyear, sometimes taking over an hour for a single order at night. If you're craving some bingsoo, make the trek to Bellevue if possible. This store is shared with Xi'an Noodles with a shared restroom and wifi available. Located in the Belgate plaza, there is plenty of parking. Mixed Berry Bingsoo - my favorite bingsoo because the berries are packed with flavor, sweet, and enhance the dessert. With a mix of sweetness, tartness, and acidity, the bingsoo has balance and the contrast actually helps each flavor shine. The berry juices even add flavor to the bingsoo below (and there are berries at the bottom). The only mediocre aspect is the whipped cream on top which is just whatever. Taro Bingsoo - the menu has alternated between ube ice cream and taro ice cream but I think it's always been taro ice cream because it's not overly sweet. Red bean is also sweet but after devouring the toppings (including the ice cream), the bingsoo itself doesn't offer much. It's sweet shaved milk with condensed milk but the taro flavor isn't as potent.

This location is less homey and warm like the one in SLU but nonetheless the matcha selections and…read moretaste are stellar. I'd also like to note that unlike the other location this location does not carry hot plated food My all time favorite thing to eat here is the sesame croissant and matcha tiramisu. My favorite drink of choice is not on the menu but custom ordered. It's a matcha latte float but instead of a vanilla soft serve I replace it with a matcha soft serve. It costs a dollar more but way cheaper than if you ordered them separately. The service here is always fast and friendly and most of the time pretty clean. Weekday afternoons are best for no line. Weekends should be avoided as the line gets pretty ridiculous and super hard to find a place to sit.

Pretty solid matcha!…read more Nana's Green Tea is THE place for all things matcha- lattes, parfaits, and more! I tried both of their matcha lattes. They have two types: Kyoto and Shizuoka. Kyoto was described to me as being richer and more umami in flavor whiles Shizuoka has a fresh lighter profile. Of the two, I definitely prefer Kyoto more! It was creamy and hit all the strong grassy notes.

Love the aesthetic. Clean and friendly staff. Stopped in to meet a friend to catch up…read more Parking isn't the greatest for downtown Bellevue but they'll validate up to 30 minutes for your visit.

Cafe An Clair is a coffee shop located in downtown Bellevue, near the transit station and several…read moreoffice buildings, including the one it's located in. Although it's a welcomed addition to the neighborhood, I've always found the coffee and food A-OK. I've been here a few times since it's near the office and a few of my colleagues like to come here, but every time I've ordered a coffee here, it tastes acidic, which is not my cup of tea or coffee! The pasties are better than the sandwiches here. I like the scones, but the sandwiches are alright. The bulgogi sandwich in particular was very oily from the beef. Overall, this isn't my go-to coffee shop in the area, but I do love the aesthetic here. It's a very, bright and open cafe that's only open during business hours.