Why does Mercer Island have an abundance of fantastic bakeries? 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. read more

La Fete - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

Really enjoyed this little cafe! The pastries are baked in house and are delightful. We had the almond 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was tons of traffic on a weekday morning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place for catching up with someone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

If Mercer Island had a passport stamp, it would probably come from La Fete. This place isn't just a bakery -- it's a full blown transportive experience. The pastries are absurdly good, the coffee is perfect, and somehow every visit feels like stumbling into a tiny Parisian café tucked away on a side street in Saint-Germain. Honestly, this would hold its own in Paris... and might still crack a top-10 list. But the real reason for this review: THEY BROUGHT BACK THE BLUE OF LONDON. Our family's favorite pastry addiction has officially returned, and if you know, you KNOW. The kind of pastry that causes "we'll just stop in for coffee" to somehow become a weekly ritual. Flaky, rich, dangerously good, and worth planning your morning around. Seattle has great bakeries. Mercer Island has a gem. France would approve. read more

I only had 2 bakeries that I loved before trying La Fete and now I have 3! I got a pain au chocolat and a tart au citron meringue and the tart was amazing. Everything was perfectly balanced and the flavor wasn't too tart. It doesn't hold up super well the next day, unfortunately but once you have a bite you won't want to put it down anyways. I though the pain au chocolat was good as well - good flake and size. It's definitely a pricey place but I think the quality of the desserts is warranted. read more

Delicious! Pricey but quality pastries. I've had this place on my bookmarks for the longest...so happy I finally gave it a try! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Shop is beautiful and clean with friendly service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The woman working was super helpful answering my questions about ingredients and giving me recommendations. I tried the Blue of London croissant which was amazing and definitely one of the best croissants in Seattle. Perfect flaky and soft texture. The Blue of London almost had like a lemony tasting glaze atop that gave a sweet tasty crunch. Easy to pull apart and sooooo memorable in flavor. I recommend trying the Blue of London! Can't wait to try the matcha croissant next! read more

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Wow!!! What an amazing place! My matcha latte was great flavor :) croissants are so crispy and yummy Service is great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the customers as well. Good vibe here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restroom is clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very small space packed with many ppl.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There is parking on the side but limited in numbers. I was lucky to have the spot. Street parking is not difficult. It's a bit pricey side but it worth it. Art of perfect croissant--- We will come back! read more

La Fete - Raspberry and chocolate croissant- not too sweet - - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

Wow, so many great laminated pastry choices to try so I bought 3 to see if they were as tasty as they were beautiful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a cute little shop on the corner with a small seating area inside and out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It does look like they've added a few tables for larger groups closer to the street and there is ample parking next door in the lot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was patient and prompt. Sadly, by 9am on a Sunday we were informed that they were already out of their breakfast sandwiches so plan ahead. I lean towards favoring pastries that are not too sweet and not too heavy and these hit all the marks. The exterior was coated with a glistening and caramelized candy crunch, lightly filled, with subtle complimentary flavors that did not compete nor outshine. Layers were delicate without being greasy. Highly recommend. read more

La Fete - Raspberry chocolate, almond, and match mascarpone - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

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Whoa... this review is late, but La Fete is so worthy of a review. We were passing through the East side and seeking coffee when Yelp helped us discover this busy and popular gem. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Parking is scarce, and the cafe is small.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's outdoor patio seating which is perfect for a sunny day, but again, seating is limited.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was so busy that I knew the cafe could easily expand. The customer service was excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is gorgeous! Deep vibrant velvets and gold, and a gorgeous selection of teas[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The pastry shelf was filled with so many beautiful pastries, I would have purchased more but my wallet refused! My husband too! My favorite pastry was their earl grey - incredibly delicious. Subtle earl grey flavor but chewy honey in each bite. I also loved the macha filled croissant - fluffy and creamy, not too sweet matcha cream snuggled in a buttery crunchy shell, with a chewy center. Huge and addicting! ---Wishing they were closer to home as I'm craving some now. Oh! I almost forgot the coffee! The lattes were good, but the pastries stole the show. read more

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We visited La Fête Pâtisserie on a Sunday afternoon when it wasn't too busy. The pastries on display were all beautiful and delicate. We tried two items: the matcha croissant and the almond croissant. The matcha croissant was the clear highlight--the matcha cream filling was rich and flavorful, and the pastry itself was perfectly crisp and flaky. Unfortunately, the almond croissant was just okay. I felt it could have used more almond paste filling, and the outside lacked flavor and sweetness. The server was really nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, it's a very delicate and sophisticated place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I haven't been back in so long and I can say they are still as good. I came around 10am and they still had everything so I got the lemon meringue croissant and the blue London pastry. Both were really good in their own way. The meringue croissant was flavorful, creamy and soft while the blue London had a slight crisp and full of Earl grey flavor. Price is reasonable now compared to everything else haha The lady helping me was nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is small but they do have seatings outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely will be back again in the near future read more

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Small French bakery with unique pasty options. They have some merchandise to purchase. I was able to park in the parking spots that are along the building. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have limited seating inside (tables, chairs and benches on one side and then bar stools on the other side of the building).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It wasn't busy when I visited and they still had many options and inventory available around noon on a Friday.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also had sandwiches available. Ordered an Americano and the lemon meringue croissant, the coffee was good and the croissant was okay. Definitely the meringue was the best part of the croissant. Would return to try other items. read more

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I always see this place on here and have been wanting to try it! Stopped in around 9:30 to check it out and was impressed with how many different items they have! I only tried the raspberry chocolate croissant which was tasty, but wish I would've tried a few more. I got an herbal tea and love that it wasn't just a stash or common brand. Definitely will be back to try more of the treats! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff was all super nice and the decor was super cute![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They also have a nice seating area outside for warmer days![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Great espresso drinks, tasty! ... and Good Lookin' pasteries!! ... French, of course.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute little bakery on Mercer Island![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Came to pick up some pastries and ended up grabbing their matcha croissant, chocolate bouchon, pate sandwich, and orange brioche bread for about $30. Service was quick and friendly. Overall, really loved the pastries from this bakery! Would come again for more! read more

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The food is delicious, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the environment is pleasant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere is great[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and the service is excellent. read more

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Chocolate Bouchons - cute, tiny cylinder shaped that cause a chocolate explosions in your mouth. They are made with dark chocolate and have chocolate bits inside them. Raspberry chocolate croissant was another delicious treat, the raspberry is delicately crafted on the chocolate croissant, it's like a piece of art! The orange confite brioche is different. The orange inside is very fresh but that's seemed like an acquired taste as my wife didn't like it but I loved it. Also, the brioche had very high egg flavor than usual. Coffee was great, they have a 6oz drink which is rare to get but the prices are still at the 8oz price range read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]La Fete is a little gem on Mercer Island that is very enjoyable when you want to eat pastries on the patio on a sunny day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]But it is a very overcrowded neighborhood pastry shop that you're better off taking it to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There are a lot of French bakeries like this across Seattle, but La Fete definitely has the best texture and is the most authentic. read more

Wow, this place really fell short of my expectations. I drove from Seattle, and arrived around 8:45am, less than 2 hours after they open, hoping to snag one of their holiday croissants, but they ran out of both flavours already. It may seem like a good problem to have, but running out of the seasonal items during the high season, less than 2 hours after opening, feels to me like this place is lacking the ability to project demand. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating was full and so loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Both staff members gave the impression of "I'm too busy to attend to the customers right now." And sadly, the Chocolate Hazelnut croissant tastes like any other pastries from a neighborhood shop. Nothing screams French to me. Was hoping to find another good French patisserie like French Guys in Seattle, but this is not it, unfortunately. We won't be back. read more

I always wanted to try out this place, and I finally came here!! I came here to meet a friend on a Friday afternoon in summer. Not too many people were there. There were indoor seats and also outdoor seats. It was hot, so I chose to sit inside. They had baguette sandwiches and patisseries. I ordered a lemon tart and a cappuccino. My friend later arrived, and she ordered a sandwich and a coffee. The indoor seating area reminded me of the cafés in Paris. Not spacious, more cozy feeling. Most patrons chose to sit outside for some reason, so my friend and I were mostly the only patrons in the afternoon. The service was okay. It was self service, so you order at the counter and then pick up your own order. I didn't expect them to do anything further, but the staff was friendly and smiley. The lemon tart was very delicious. It wasn't too sweet, so if it were cheaper, I probably could have got a few more. The cappuccino had a strong milk flavor that I prefer. My friend and I talked for hours here until they closed. The staff told us that they were closing and suggested us to sit outdoors. The outdoor seating was open to patrons even after they closed. The pricing was a bit high, but overall the quality of drink and food was good. I would like to come back again! read more

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Stopped in here for a latte and a GIANT soft fluffy chocolate croissant. I sat inside though it was a lovely day to utilize their outside seating area. Everything on display looked delicious! I was able to order, find a table and be served promptly. I also grabbed a brie, fig and arugula sandwich on rustic bread to eat later (it was great!). [[HIGHLIGHT]]A very cute spot and I will be back for more baked goods!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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La Fête is one of the few authentic French bakeries on the Eastside (they are so much better than The French Bakery or Crumble & Flake). They don't have wide selection, but they do rotate their offerings often. This past visit, my family got the MATCHA MASCARPONE CROISSANT, the ORANGE BRIOCHE, and the CINNAMON RAISIN SWIRL. Pastries range between $6-$9. The MATCHA MASCARPONE CROISSANT was fantastic! The outside was beautifully laminated with green matcha (and thus super shiny and crunchy)! The bread was super flaky and had a wonderful creamy matcha mascarpone cheese filling that wasn't too sweet and had strong green tea flavor. I would definitely recommend getting this one if they have it on their menu. The ORANGE BRIOCHE is our go-to pastry when we come here. The bread is super soft and chewy and is full of zesty orange rind and flavor. The CINNAMON RAISIN SWIRL was decent too, but nothing out of the ordinary. It's flaky and has lots of chewy sweet raisins- perfect for paring with coffee! Speaking of coffee, we also got a small cold brew which was smooth, but overpriced as 3/4 of it was ice. Seating is tight here, so I recommend taking your pastries to go. The interior is clean and modern though. Service was good- no complaints here. They serve you on the spot (minus coffee which takes 5 min max). Overall: 4.5/5 for food & coffee, 4/5 for service, 4/5 for atmosphere. read more

La Fete - Matcha Mascarpone Croissant, Orange Brioche, and Cinnamon Raisin Swirl - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

A great place to treat yo self! How can you go wrong with anything with high amounts of French butter? They have some great croissants here. Service is easy, order at the counter. Butter croissant: really great texture, light and airy with the perfect crisp on the outside Ham and cheese croissant: they lay them out on a heating plate so when you eat it it's the perfect temperature. A bit of a splurge for a smaller croissant for a little less than $7. All components are spot on! Very good! Apricot pastry: the texture was not for me, but the taste was great read more

La Fete - Apricot - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

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Adorable French cafe with authentic croissants and pastries. Best croissant in the Seattle area. The pain au chocolat is made with Valrhona chocolate which is next level! I paired it with a latte which was made with double shot of Dancing Goats coffee. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have about a dozen small tables for you to sit and enjoy your coffee.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have sandwiches too for those who have a savory palette. read more

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A perfect French bakery/cafe that was easy to find. Initially, I was a bit bummed because I came in a bit earlier for their infamous matcha croissant but was told they wouldn't be ready for another 30mins to an hour. They were super apologetic about it and I understood and luckily today was a day that I could go back and pick up a couple. In the meantime, I wanted to get a few other items and the pastry case was filled with so many delectable items that it was hard to choose a close second. I got the almond croissant, chocolate hazelnut croissant and the raspberry croissant. These were all for coworkers but I was told they were absolutely delicious. I went back for the matcha and absolutely loved it. It's not a super strong matcha taste and the filling was light and airy. read more

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Delicious! We stopped by on a Sunday morning and service was fantastic! We came primary for a quick brunch and were delightfully surprised. We ordered the matcha mascarpone croissant, the blue of London croissant, espresso con panna, and cappuccino. The matcha croissant was filled with a lovely matcha cream filling that was not too sweet and the blue of London croissant had a strong earl grey flavor which we loved. Service was quick and our barista was kind enough to bring our drinks outside. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only down side is the store can get a little crowded due to its size however these treats are worth it![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

La Fete - Matcha mascarpone croissant and blue of London croissant - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

Looks at those beautiful pastries!! Too beautiful to eat. My first time here, so I bought the matcha mascarpone croissant, raisin, pain au chocolat et framboise. If you plan to go places after, make sure you bring a cooler to keep the matcha mascapone cold. I love the croissant, not too sweet, crispy on the outside, nice moist inside, not too buttery. Will definitely come back for more. The place is clean and chic. Good for hang out with couple of your friends, not a big group. The place is pretty small inside. Few tables and chairs, but they have extra seating area outside. The lady that was serving was nice. Parking is free for 2 hours, not a whole of of parking space, but I guess you can go for street parking and walk a block or two. read more

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Good pastries but very unfriendly service. Did not feel welcomed there at all and it is so unfortunate because we love(d) this bakery. Won't be coming back read more

I have visited here before with my girlfriend but most recently visited with my husband. We ordered a couple baguette sandwiches. I ordered a vanilla latte and my husband ordered a mocha latte. The coffee is smooth, not bitter but also more milk than my husband prefers. You order at the counter and then they will call out your name when your coffee and food are ready for pick up. I had the tomato, mozzarella and pesto sandwich and my husband ordered the ham and cheese. I enjoyed my sandwich very much but I found the ham and cheese to be very dry. The bread exterior is crisp and almost too hard for my personal liking but at least it was fresh. We enjoyed a nice sunny morning on their outdoor patio. We will definitely be back to try other pastries and sandwiches. Cute little shop and love supporting local small business owners. read more

The pastries are excellent--crispy, flavorful, and not overly sweet. Each one has a distinct taste, providing a nice variety. read more

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Fantastic French cafe with fresh made pastries and sandwiches. The Nutella croissant was fresh out of the oven and amazing. The baguette sandwiches are simple but good if you're looking for a light lunch. Service was friendly and street parking was easy. They have seating indoor and outdoor. Casual spot with very high quality. read more

La Fete - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

Coffee was good. Staff nice. I wish the pastries were a little more traditional but nothing is bad.

I wanted some time with myself and wanted an excuse to go to Mercer, so I found this patisserie on Yelp and ran here. The staff were quite friendly when I walked in! I opted for a croissant and a flat white, and decided to eat on their patio and people watch (though on a Thursday morning, the people watching was limited). As soon as I ripped the first piece, crumbs flew everywhere and I knew that I was in for a treat. This croissant exceeded my expectations! I think the last time I had a croissant that delicious was in Paris. I ended up getting one for my partner because he loves butter croissants and he deserved to try this. (Yes, I ran back with a croissant in tow.) When I paid for his croissant, the barista told me that the head baker/owner studied in France and learned how to bake croissants there. And that, right there, is why these are so good. The flat white was tasty, but I'm still thinking about the croissant. And I will likely go back there. read more

La Fete - Butter croissant and a flat white - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

This place has one of the best pastry that I have had in so long. It's located right off of 28th street in Mercer island, right across the street from Starbucks. Their croissant is out of this world, I had the raspberry and almond one and it was amazing. The place is tiny but I think it can sit about 10 people in my estimation but I might be wrong and also worth checking their hours as they might only be open for breakfast. They were very friendly and took their time to explain about their pastry and it seems like they have mastered the art of croissant. The only downside is that it's a bit pricy but then again, everything in Mercer island is expensive so if you are looking for an amazing sweets in the morning, give them a try. read more

La Fete - a variety of pastries - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

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I'd recommended this patisserie highly, even though it is more expensive than equally delicious patisseries in Seattle (a plain croissant is $4.50 and the framboise croissant was $7.50). They don't have many options, but everything looked great and I did loved the orange brioche and the Nutella croissant! read more

La Fete - Orange brioche roll - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

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Love this cool place Love the taste of the Matcha Croissant Friendly employees Highly recommend for people who love croissants. read more

La Fete - Raspberry pain au choco Pumpkin cream cheese croissant Matcha cream croissant - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

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Food. The almond croissant was decent with good almond paste inside. Can be a little fluffier. The raspberry chocolate croissant pain au chocolate framboise was amazing with also a beautiful presentation. Drink. Flat white was a little bitter but cappuccino was good. Looking forward to experiencing it again when they transition out of paper cups and plates. Ambience was quite nice. No WiFi. Service. French friendly. read more

La Fete - Menu - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

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A quaint coffee shop in Mercer Island where you get the best lattes and croissants. Stopped by this am to get my Latte, I picked Hazelnut syrup and it was so good. They have a variety of drinks- coffee and tea. There are lot of options along with croissants like tarts, exclairs and pastries too. read more

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I bought 12 Christmas tree croissants, but they refused to provide smaller boxes for my order, saying they needed to "save the boxes for others." It's frustrating that they're prioritizing potential future customers while overlooking the needs of the customer already standing in front of them. read more

This is my friend's favorite bakery on Mercer Island and since her husband is French, she knows her stuff! I stopped by here to get a birthday gift card for my friend and figured I'd try some pastries too. I had the pain au chocolat, which I thought was Ok. The pastry was very well done, but this would've been better if it was warm / fresh. My friend said to try to get here before 12pm as they can sell out quickly. I got my pastries around 1230. The knockout was the Gourmandise framboise. The combination of the pistachio, lemon and raspberry flavors was wonderful, all on top of croissant dough. My friend says they import all their ingredients from France and I can believe it. All the pastry packaging and cups are compostable which is great to see. Right now their only seating is outdoors. I also saw dogs being permitted to come into the cafe, yay! read more

La Fete - Pain Au chocolat - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

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The latte was perfection! I will definitely be back for more and to try some of the pastries. My only wish is that they had public WiFi. read more

La Fete - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington