We visited Shawn's Bakery on Mercer Island for a Sunday lunch. It's a cute little spot, but be…read moreaware that there are only a few outdoor seats. The bakery was quite busy, with a steady stream of customers. The selection was a bit limited when we arrived, possibly because it was late on a Sunday. We ordered a turkey panini and a coffee. The panini was perfectly toasted with nicely melted cheese, though I wished it had more fillings. I also found the coffee to be on the bitter side. We want to come back to try their challah and pretzel rolls next time!

Shawn is such a sweet guy! Incredible coffee and even better baked goods! I will definitely be…read morecoming back!

As much as I dislike leaving not so good reviews, it's time. Two of my photos are from over a year…read moreago, and one is from today. Yes, it had been over a year since I had visited due to the amount of foam in my lattes....then again today. I really want to support the smaller owned businesses in town, but not when this is what I get. Two stars are because at least the girls are always nice.

I stopped in this little parking lot in Issaquah to get tacos at Xochi. The wait for tacos was 25…read moremins, so I walked over to The coffee shop to get a coffee while I waited. The lady was super nice. It's a tiny place and a one-woman run shop. It was a personable and cute experience. I wanted a fancy iced coffee because it was a bright and sunny day in Issaquah. I chose Kathy's special mocha, which was a white coffee with chocolate and caramel. It was delicious. Not too sweet, but very creamy. It didn't even taste like coffee, which makes me wonder what white coffee means. The little coffee shop also has a variety of other drinks some of them involving red bull or lotus energy. I liked the creativity, but I'd personally only come here for coffee and maybe a smoothie or one of their baked goods. They also have sandwiches. There was a daily special sign that said specialty drinks are 10% off, but I didn't see the sign until after I ordered and idk if my drink counted as a specialty drink or if I got the discount. Haha. Oh well. It felt good to support a local business even though drinks are half off at Starbucks every Friday in May. They weren't getting much other business while I was there even though the taco place was crowded with people. I felt a little bad. If you ever find yourself in Issaquah and are looking for a nice coffee, this might be your place! I know I enjoyed it!

Amazing The ratio of drink to boba was perfect…read more staff very helpful. ................................

This place is tucked away in a small plaza area in Factoria not too far a drive from Factoria Mall,…read moreand it looks like it's limited in parking until you drive deeper to reach the entrance of this place. Inside has some claw machines with some products I haven't seen before in other stores offering gacha stuff. There's also a hallway of street signs that make you feel like you're in Japan but are also bogged down by storage boxes and is just a hallway potentially leading to a restroom? Not sure, but there's only a couple tables with chairs inside so it's more ideal for one-on-one or 3-person hangouts. Menu has milk tea, smoothie, oolong and slush offerings and they also have takoyaki. I got their oolong tea with sea salt cream and added grass jelly as a topping, I got this at 50% for both ice levels and sweetness, and even that didn't really help with making the drink as great it should be. Salted cheese was really heavy in taste, and tea wasn't the best quality despite being very strong. Grass jelly wasn't satisfying to chew either, it was a little harder than what I would have liked. Not my go-to place, though it did catch my eye since I've already been to its other location in Renton. Good for quick milk tea, but not likely to come back.

Why does Mercer Island have an abundance of fantastic bakeries?…read more La Fete is a petite pastry / coffee shop that has amazing pastries. The earlier you come the more likely you will get to eat the delicious pastries, but if you come past 11 AM you likely won't find much. Their croissants are always on the menu, but many of their pastries are seasonally available so you have to come back. I haven't tried their sandwiches yet, but those pastries are amazing. The staff here are so nice too! Super tolerant as my indecision took over my brain seeing so many pastries! I think not having anyone behind me helped with that - a rare slow moment - because once the door opened I waved the white flag, asked them to pick me 3 of their favorites and off I went. The only problem with that is I can't recall the names of what I bought. The croissant, easy. The little puffy pastry with big sugar flakes and apricot that was very light? No clue except it was delicious.

Really enjoyed this little cafe! The pastries are baked in house and are delightful. We had the…read morealmond croissant and the raspberry chocolate croissant and both were excellent though I preferred the almond. Espresso was solid. They also have small baguette sandwiches that I'd like to try next time. There was tons of traffic on a weekday morning. Overall a small space with a few small tables inside and an outdoor patio with more tables which will be lovely as the weather gets warmer, but we were able to grab a table. Great place for catching up with someone.

Small and cute cafe with friendly service and a nice variety of seasonal beverages. I got an almond…read moremilk banana caramel latte but definitely want to check out some of their other options, like the blueberry pie latte or their mushroom-based drinks. Polaroid camera allows you to take cute photos and lots of sun on a nice day! Highly recommend to check it out!

Stopped by Pluto Organic Cafe in Redmond and had a great experience! I got the matcha sweetened…read morewith date syrup, it was super smooth and yum! It's definitely a bit on the pricier side, but I love supporting local, women-owned spots. I didn't grab any food this time, but everything on the menu looked fantastic & the service was quick. Will definitely be back to try a bite next time!

Extremely kind and helpful staff, the best banana bread you've ever had in your life and a very…read moreclean bathroom

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:

Very nice sandwiches and prepared pastries. I've never seen a Reuben croissant before.read more

Customer service: 5 stars! We called to place a special order from there to Central California! We…read morecalled a week ahead of time, confirmed the order and pick up time two days before. Excellent customer service! Cleanliness: the store is very clean including all wall and room decor, trash, tables, and chairs. The food prep area is visible from the counter and was neat clean and organized including the floors. There was stuff out, as expected for a working business, but clean none the less! Set up: this pastry shop is veryyyyyyy cozy atmosphere! I can see myself sitting here enjoying coffee with friends, or studying here! Love the lighting, the stained glass windows.. ADORABLE!!! Order: Black Sesame Kouign Ammans. The black sesame was mixed into the dough. I have previously only had them where the filling is black sesame. I love this pastry because of the buttery salty caramelization of the pastry dough as it cooks in the solid metal pan with the proper heat. Having it mixed into the dough was a solid 4/5 stars. My personal preference would be to have it as a filling so you can taste more of the caramelization on the dough and not coupled with the black sesame. I was definitely missing that aspect. It was still an ABOVE average pastry! Pastry filled with Ube cream. Yall I had to sit on face time while my boyfriend and his nephew enjoyed this pastry! I was so jealous, they weren't even talking. I'm asking questions while they were shoveling their pastries and moaning with sheer delight! WOULD I ORDER AGAIN: ABSOLUTELY!!!! Black Sean's enjoying Ammans are hard to come by!!! And now I feel like I need to try this Ube pastry that causes ungodly noises!

This place is a gem among the sad coffee scene in Issaquah. After being disappointed with coffee at…read moreJojo's, Berna's and Issaquah Coffee it was a delight to discover this place. Great lattes. Great service. Great atmosphere. Very clean. Baristas are very friendly. Thank you so much!

I really wanted to like this cafe, but it just unfortunately did not meet my expectations. The…read moreowner was very kind and super sweet - but so was the drink. I ordered a caramel latte, and it was sickeningly sweet -- I couldn't even taste the espresso! I'm honestly a bit surprised and disappointed since some of the other reviews raved about this place, but perhaps the other drinks aren't as sweet. There were very few people in the space when I visited, and the ambiance was silent at times since music seemed to pause at random for long periods of time. It made the space feel kind of awkward, but maybe it was just a technical bug that day. They provide wifi and there were plenty of outlets available.