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    LeTAO

    4.2 (162 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Kimmy L.

    Le TAO has been on my bucket list for a while as it's gained popularity from social media. They use fresh Hokkaido milk and cream and are known for their Asian cake and soft serve. They are located in the Bravern across from HeyTea (don't forget to bring your parking ticket for validation at the cafe)! The cakes are beautifully displayed like artwork, but much smaller than I expected. Each cake is only 7" (for reference, a standard cake is 8" or 10") and the height of one layer. For $70 a cake (or $10 per slice), these cakes are priced like they're made from gold. My friend and I got a FROMAGE DOUBLE SLICE ($9.99) and a SIGNATURE CAKE SET ($13.99) which includes one slice of cake plus latte of your choice; we got the MATCHA STRAWBERRY CAKE plus a ROSE LATTE. Note that the matcha strawberry and double chocolate fromage cakes are only available as whole cakes or sets and not slices (minus one star just for that). The FROMAGE DOUBLE SLICE was rich, light, and tasted like fresh whipped cream (as the name suggests). It came with some dabs of strawberry syrup on the side, which my friend and I thought was definitely needed as the cake itself was relatively bland. At least it wasn't too sweet (I'd probably rate it as 25% sweetness). The MATCHA STRAWBERRY SLICE was better as it had very strong matcha concentration with a hint of strawberry. It also came with strawberry syrup, but unlike the Fromage, it wasn't necessary. With that said, this cake slice was half the size of the Fromage slice, measuring maybe 2x3 inches maximum or the length of half a finger. It was ridiculously small (like petit four size) for $13.99, even if it came with a latte. The ROSE LATTE was alright. You could taste the rose syrup and the coffee and milk were smooth, but nothing to write home about. The interior is meant to look like a fancy designer store with modern furnishings and lighting (which to be fair, it is located in the Bravern among the designer shops). They have about 8 tables indoors (honestly pretty tight together) or you can take your dessert to go. Service was decent and a waiter brought our food to the table within 10 minutes. TLDR: cake are overpriced for the small portions and their signature cake isn't that tasty. Maybe I'll come back and try the Mont Blanc with Hokkaido soft serve, but $13.99 for half a cup of ice cream is stretching it. Overall: 2.5/5 for food, 3.5/5 for service, 3.5/5 for interior

    Royal P.

    The mont blanc soft serve is really good. Though it doesn't fully capture the Hokkaido milk flavor, it's probably the best option here. They also sell chocolate, cookies and cake here which you can also pair with your ice cream or eat by themselves. I do like the chocolate. The store layout is kind of strange though and doesn't seem cohesive. There's a bar corner with not a lot of space to walk through, and the other tables and chairs are on an elevated platform. In general, there's usually more patrons than seating but luckily, there's a small amount of seating in the outdoor courtyard.

    Ami Y.

    I visited LeTAO after going to the Dolar Shop nearby. I liked the presentation of the cakes - my friends and I ordered a slice each and enjoyed the treats at the store. The cheesecake looked small but turns out it was just enough. I'm not an obsessive fan of cheesecake so I didn't love it, but it made a nice dessert and a nice place for us to hang out. Service was attentive and the server explained how the ordering worked to us in a kind manner.

    Arya N.

    I stopped by on a Sunday evening to try their cakes. I ordered their trio seasonal cake set, which consisted of the Yuki Matcha Ichigo, Berry Rose, and Sylvie. The seating area was pretty full, so I initially sat on the stools near the back entrance. The stools were wobbly and not sturdy at all. I immediately moved to a chair and table once one opened up, which was much more comfortable. It took almost 15 minutes after ordering to receive the slices. They were presented nicely, but the taste wasn't very memorable.

    Mango Ice Cream (left) & Fromage Cake (right)
    Dee M.

    This store is impeccably clean and well maintained, which creates a great first impression when you walk in. I tried the Mango Hokkaido milk ice cream along with the fromage cheesecake, and both were definitely tasty. The flavors are authentic and the texture of the cheesecake is as smooth as expected. However, the overall experience felt subpar for a few reasons. The pricing is quite high, and while the food is good, it does not feel like the quality fully justifies the cost. Additionally, the staff members were a bit rude and did not provide a welcoming atmosphere. While the treats are enjoyable, the combination of high prices and lackluster service makes it hard to give a higher rating.

    Cake sampler
    Tessa F.

    Worth checking out and the cakes are amazing, but be aware that this place is $$$. We got the trio cake sampler ($35), and were shocked by how small each cake slice was. (~4 in diameter?) Our favorite was the mango cake

    Size indicator lol
    Ash G.

    Well this was very interesting, I wanted to try the cheesecake with my youngest who absolutely loves Japanese style cheesecakes and these guys know what they're doing. BUT They had no cheesecakes, no you don't understand they had nothing the only thing they had was their mini cheesecakes which you could only get with the sundae or the flight (and that was entirely their fruit flavored ones) Guys I was shook, they fly their cheesecakes in so we had gotten there 2 days before the next shipment. Now look I'm not docking points because a) The guys there were trying so hard to keep people happy in an impossible position. b) On their menu (online) it said a lot of things were sold out, I had just assumed that they meant their whole cakes, not that their café was no longer functioning lol, my bad So now you know. They are still amazing BUT check that menu before going

    Nice glass. Appreciated.
    Frank L.

    Huge fan of basically anything Japanese. Their philosophy of things is unparalleled, in life, in car making, electronics making, food making, anything. Much of that process, philosophy comes from China - Confucius, Buddhism and they improved up on it incorporating not only into mindset, but technology - "Kaizen." Their Fromage Double, bestseller cake is delicious. Not sweet, airy, decadent. Not cheap neither, haha. Worth it, yes, when you wanna treat yourself for sure. Latte was mid, tasted almost more like an Americano, but really appreciated the beautiful glass it came in. Parking validation is included. Can't wait for another Fromageeeee :)

    Entrance (3/20/26)
    Marie B.

    Another family member's plans to visit LeTAO was cancelled. I happen to be in Bellevue and decided to make this my third stop before heading back across the lake (3/20/26). Got to make use of that round trip 520 toll! My gps brought me to the valet circle at The Bravern. I took my chances, parked off to the side, and threw my blinkers on. I headed into the sleek dessert boutique to seek out a slice of the Fromage Double. I had to patiently wait for two other customers to be served. This gave me an opportunity to look around. I realized that the unshielded dessert displays were not real, but replicates to consider. I wished there were some samples available. If there were, I clearly missed out. Finally, it was my turn to place my order. The counter staff person only would sell me a whole cake (totally out of my budget). I only wanted a slice, plus I was having visions of my car being ticketed and/or towed. She continued on that for a single slice this would have to be served and consumed in the dining area. At this point, I told her that this was my first visit and drove all the way from Shoreline on behalf of a family member, thanked her for her time, said no thanks and was ready to leave. At this point, she acquiesced to allow the one slice. She went into the back kitchen area with a box. I declined a bag, paid, and raced back to my car with my prized purchase. Pro tips: I recommend to first open their website and look at their detailed menus to learn what items are available ahead of time. I posted screenshots from their website. Understand that these desserts are flown in from Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan. It is their preference to serve them under optimal conditions and presentation, hence the suggestion to dine onsite versus takeout. Unless you specifically want valet parking, do not leave your car there. Unnecessary stress plus expensive if one was ticketed and towed. Cheaper than airfare to/from Hokkaido, but still. Stupid move. Use the public parking at The Bravern, LeTAO is located on the first floor. I also posted a screenshot from The Bravern website about parking. Definitely, this is an elevated dessert experience using French and Japanese techniques. Lighter, subtle, smaller, and not overly sweet. Despite the annoyance at the time, this was a worthy endeavor. If there's ever a repeat visit, it will be under calmer conditions and savor the plated dessert(s) and beverage(s) onsite.

    trio cake selection
    Hop N.

    It was our first time here. Inside was clean and all of the desserts were nicely displayed which made it easy to browse and choose what to try. We ordered the trio cake selection the desserts were pretty and well presented, but not memorable in flavor lolll. After reading other reviews, we learned that the cakes are imported from Otaru Japan, which helps explain the pricing. We'd still love to come back and try more items from the menu!

    Floraison de Myrtilles
    Annie K.

    LeTAO is a Japanese dessert shop founded in Otaru, a city in the northern island of Hokkaido. This location, on the first floor of the Bravern, brings their famous cheesecakes to Bellevue. All of their cheesecakes are frozen and shipped in from Japan, using Hokkaido dairy products, and the prices reflect the shipping costs from importing the cakes this distance. The cafe is bright and inviting, and there are several tables and seating available for dining in, where you can enjoy a single slice of cake, or Hokkaido milk soft serve, or enjoy a cake set with a tea or latte. You can also order whole cakes to enjoy at home. I had the seasonal blueberry cheesecake, the Floraison de Myrtilles, which was a delicious double layered cheesecake, topped with blueberry jam and pistachios. Overall, had a great experience at LeTAO. Would recommend stopping by for a special occasion.

    Mar K.

    One of the best things about this place is that the staff are happy to let you sample the incredible cheesecake desserts. ($50 for a 6-inch cake). We tried the peach Earl Gray, as well as the double fromage. The space was clean and spacious and bright. A nice place to walk in for a break. Service by staff was excellent.

    Fromage mix soft serve
    Hani K.

    Was realllly good but definitely expensive was ~$7-8 for this. The fromage was like cheesecake which was evident in the ice cream and overall I did really enjoy it! Service was very kind and the atmosphere feels luxurious and clean.

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    How's their service?

    Their service was good. Very kindly answered my question about the cakes, gave me access to the bathroom, and gave me the code to the WiFi. The service couldn't be better

    Can I order a cake in advance or just walk in and buy a full cake?

    Is reservation needed. We are planning to come on December 26 around noon?

    No. It's walk in cafe style (not a reservation type of place).

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