Hands down, these are the best Napoleons I've ever had! As a baker, I love visiting different…read morebakeries wherever I travel, and this bakery truly stands out. Their pastries have a wonderful nostalgic feel while still being fresh, beautifully crafted, and full of flavor. The employee or who I believe is the owner was incredibly kind, welcoming, and patient, which made the experience even better. It's clear they take pride in both their products and their customer service. I highly recommend stopping by if you're looking for authentic, delicious pastries. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town!

Definite Treasure…read more Daniela Solis Bakery is one of the best bakeries with a nice variety of cakes and pastries. Incredibly difficult to decide, we chose a sampler of Opera Cake, Raspberry Napoleon, Lemon Tart, Almond Pistachio Passionfruit Mousse, Rustic Chocolate Cake, Berliner, and Pistachio Baklava. Everything was amazing. My husband loved the Lemon Tart--incredibly flavorful. My ultimate favorite of our sampler--the Rustic Chocolate Cake: chocolatey, moist, and lovely mousse; this cake is the best chocolate cake I have ever had. A very close second was the Pistachio Baklava--everything baklava should be: flaky, buttery, syrupy- also a top contender for the best baklava. What struck me the most was the hospitality. Miss Daniela made note that baklava should not be eaten cold; she took the time to warm up the baklava, and let us know that the Berliners are best eaten day off. We had no choice but to listen to the expert. The only drawback is that the bakery is only open two days during the week, but it can also be a blessing in disguise, as I would be lined up every day! Definitely plan a visit to Daniela Solis Bakery--you will not be disappointed. No images of the baklava--they did not make it out of the parking lot.

Best croissant in Seattle by far - I know they've won a competition for it and I fully agree with…read morethe result. Just subtly sweet and super flaky and buttery. Their cakes are also heavenly and perfect sizes to try multiple flavors - I loved strawberry mochi, earl grey, black sesame, and mango. Everything is super soft, moist, and not too sweet. Service is also very sweet and nice. They also warm up the pastries for you thoroughly which I really appreciate. Inside is also super cute.

We tried a mix of their classics: a strawberry cake, mango cake, black sesame cake, a plain…read morecroissant, and a 16 oz caramel oat iced latte. First impressions: the space is genuinely charming. Everything is thoughtfully presented--very dreamy, almost cloud‑like in aesthetic. You want to love it before you even take a bite. The fruit cakes were pleasant, but this is where personal preference really matters. For me, I always lean toward more fruit, less cream. While the whipped cream feels light at first, after a few bites it starts to feel heavy and a bit greasy on the palate--pretty, but not especially restrained. The black sesame cake was the most interesting--and the most polarizing. The first bite was a true wow: deep, nutty, and indulgent. But as I worked through it, the texture became confusing. There were jelly‑like cubes mixed in that broke up the experience in a way I couldn't quite reconcile. I love black sesame, but this particular execution wasn't entirely my thing. The standout, without question, was the croissant. It's excellent--beautifully laminated, crisp where it should be, tender where it counts. I completely understand why they've earned awards here. I only wished there were a savory vegetarian option to explore the full range of what they can do. As for the coffee: visually, it's spot‑on. Flavor-wise, it misses the mark. Pouring caramel over the top without integrating it into the pulled shots means it sinks straight to the bottom. The result is an unbalanced experience--mild up top, an overwhelming sugar bomb at the end. Unfortunately, I couldn't finish it. All that said, it was genuinely fun to try, and it's the kind of place I'd revisit out of curiosity--especially to see what shows up seasonally. I'd absolutely be intrigued by something like a passionfruit offering.

Great way to treat yourself. You deserve it!…read more Texture is more moist and dense than I expected (this is a mille crepe made of stacked crepes, not a mille feuille which is layered puff pastry), but I appreciate that the flavor is not as sweet as most American style cakes and pastries. The decor is kind of a hoot. Feels like you are sitting at Nordstrom's cosmetics counter, but fun nonetheless.

Great place for a little bite of dessert and coffee. The Earl Grey Mille crepe is delicious nice…read moreand light not too sweet. Now I get it why each slice of cake is on the pricey side. Each layer of crepe and creme in each layer is evenly spread The Mont Blanc is interesting but not my favorite. Staff are very friendly and professional. Love the decor so pristine My only complaint is I wish that they have a savory or salty items that would really make my afternoon small meals or snacks complete

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.

Convenient location with lots of parking, great selection!…read more Grabbed a few breads to try and a tiramisu slice, unfortunately the tiramisu was dry and had an interesting medicinal aftertaste. Taro cream bread was soft but tasted a bit artificial.

We bought it Togo. Curry beef bun…read moreTaro bread Custard tart or egg tart Nothing exceed my expectations.

I love white coffee, which is not as common thus difficult to find, but alas - Himalayan Coffee has…read morewhite coffee, which is refreshing and distinctive, just as white coffee is. I'm glad to have discovered this new coffee shop in downtown Bellevue. My colleague and I wanted to get coffee for our meeting, so we went walking around and not far from our office is Himalayan Coffee, which is located in an office building at the corner of 108th and 4th. We saw the A-frame sign that was posted on the sidewalk, which led the way. We walked in and were surprised by how spacious and massive the lobby area is of the office building that Himalayan Coffee is located in as they had a ton of seating, including sofas and chairs you could easily sink in. This will be a great spot to get away and hang out in from the office! The menu is straightforward with all the classic beverages and they do have some pastries and macarons for treats. I saw that they had white coffee, so ordered an iced americano of that - and it was fantastic! The barista told me that all of their coffee comes from Nepal and the white coffee has a kind of nutty taste to is, which I enjoyed. Plus, ya gotta love the caffeine level with this drink, for that extra jolt. I will definitely come back for the white coffee and the spacious ambiance.

Good coffee, free pastry with 5$ purchase. Parking is limited. Good location and beautiful interior.read more

We really liked this place. It's a bit hard to find tucked away in sort of an industrial area but…read moreupside is plenty of easy parking! It's got the vibes of a small family run business which we really liked and want to support; and everyone we talked to was super friendly and helpful. The inside has a few tables but overall isn't really a cafe you'd post up and do work in. Feels more like a grab and go kinda place or just eat your stuff quickly and be on your way - luckily we came for the food not the ambiance. The churro concha was excellent (filled with dulce de leche) and overall not too sweet. The classic chocolate concha was good too, fluffy pillowy and the right amount of sweetness. We got a guava rose iced tea as well. Good selection of flavors like guava, hibiscus, mango :) yum. Lastly we tried the tamales. One green and one red and both were excellent as well. Would definitely considering catering them from this place if we host a big event in the future or picking up a bunch of morning pastries when people are in town!!

Very friendly, family run cafecito! I have been coming for the past two years now and love the…read morepastries. The agua fresca is very refreshing and the tamales are full of flavor. The location is a little hidden in the back of an industrial complex, but it has close access to the river trail. On a sunny day, it's nice to take the food outside and eat by the river. Service is quick and there's seating inside with a few tables and some games. They're trying to make it a community space.

The most adorable cookie shop in the neighborhood!…read more Hello Robin is a small storefront right across from Bellevue Downtown Park. It's just big enough for a case of cookies and a takeout counter. They have a small and thoughtful selection of cookies- all the classics and a few fun flavors! I opted for the classic Chocolate Chip Cookie and WOAH! Do not underestimate this cute shop. This was maybe the most perfect cookie I've ever had. It came out warmed up, crunchy on the outside, and ooey gooey on the inside. It made my day!

The brown butter snickerdoodle is rapturous with everything bite I take of the wonderful cookie @…read moreHello Robin... This cookie company brings the joy of life to my tastebuds over and over again. Worthy of the cost per cookies cause it not just an ordinary sugar creation. It's a sensuous treat that makes me smile and quiver between my thighs with each nibble. Do ya get how wonderful these cookies are yet? Anyways the business itself is very kitchen charming like an extension of your home and you can watch the cookie maker hard at work to serve the freshest cookie for your belly. The staff boxing my cookie order is alway courteous and friendly.. Thus making this cookie experience a perfict 5 star rating!