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.

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!

Recently moved to Bellevue from Seattle and of course was desperate to find a new brunch spot with…read moreallergen-friendly options, and WOW. Bellden Cafe has it all, we've already gone several times I'm obsessed with the ube mochi waffle, it is soooo delicious (not too sweet, incredible texture and flavor). Their matcha is also lovely, I got matcha with rose syrup both times I went (so immaculate). I've turned into a bit of a matcha snob, so always looking for some good options and they hit the spot. The service is incredible, literally the people working there are the nicest people everrrr. Even on a super busy weekend morning, they were so accommodating, so friendly and even remembered us from just one visit! Really fantastic team, they really make the whole experience even MORE lovely. And the interior is jussssst so gorg!!! The decor is immaculate, there's lots of space (even when it was crowded), would be a perfect place to work from during the week, even their outdoor tables were very clean and cutie. Absolutely love, this has become a new staple of ours since moving to the east side! brunch girlies rise!!!

Loved this place!!! I can't wait to come back. I love fresh, delicious, and well prepared meals…read morethat are made with love! Like you can just see and taste how important this establishment is to the owner. You can tell they care about their customers and their business! I really appreciate a good meal! I love the design of the cafe, the dishes they serve their food on, the strong flavor of everything we had. What ever it says in the title on the menu is what you actually taste. Thank you for a wonderful experience! My palette appreciates you! You get to experience the aroma of your food with every bite. It's pretty amazing. I want to try more items on the menu. I was reading the complaints about a server but I might know what is being explained. There was a server that may seem like she doesn't care but that's not the case at all I think it might be a language barrier that's all. The service was great!

Last Frontier Café is a cute and cozy spot with plenty of seating, making it a great place to…read morerelax, work, or catch up with friends. One thing I really liked is that they have board games you can borrow and play while you're there, which adds to the fun atmosphere. I tried their Mango Matcha Latte, and it was decent. However, I really enjoyed the overall vibe and ambiance of the café, so I'd definitely come back to try some of their other coffee drinks

Coffee is fantastic here but small and not super hot, so ask for extra hot if you're not into…read morelukewarm warm coffee. Despite that the taste was fantastic. I love the looks and feel of this place so I look forward to a future visit where I can sit and enjoy the experience.

The service was wonderful. The gal did a good job making sure that I knew what was in a Brazilian…read moreLatte. I had been to the Redmond Kitanda a long time ago. I really loved it then. I got the Brazilian bites and have to say was kind of disappointed as they didn't feel the optimal crispness on the outside. But they were tasty. It was nice and clean inside. The outdoor seating has promise in the summer.

Food: We shared an "energy blaster" acai bowl which came with strawberries, banana, peanut butter,…read morehoney, and granola. The first thing that stood out to us was the bow was DRENCHED in honey. At some point it was too much honey to even eat the bowl. The fruit and acai were fresh (but covered in honey) and the acai was good. Another thing to note is that we ate the acai right away, but it already seemed to be somewhat melted. Price: the acai was $14 after tax Service/Ambiance: Despite it being decently busy, the staff was very nice and offered to answer any questions we had on the menu. The restaurant itself was pretty busy with quite a few people sitting in and studying or chatting

If you're looking for a working spot, this is it. So many ppl on laptops doing their work on a…read moreTuesday. The quality of coffee & matcha is great! The quiche was so delicious. Salty, savory and flavorful. Not dry. Two main seating sections - front has ample sunlight from floor to ceiling windows. Back is more moody with darker paint & cushioned seating. Light music in background, nice ambiance for working/studying.

It's not going to be the best coffee or food you've had. Everything is pretty average. The food is…read moremostly prepackaged, so it doesn't feel very fresh, and the coffee is just okay. The space is nice though. It has a modern, slightly moody aesthetic, but the lighting is a bit dark. It's in a corporate office area and feels like a typical corporate coffee shop. They also seemed a little short staffed when I visited. Would I come back? Maybe if I needed a place to study or work. But I wouldn't come here specifically for the coffee or food.

When I'm in the food for great coffee, I come here vs. Starbucks. The coffee is smooth & bold…read morewithout being bitter and strong. My go to is an Americano. And surprisingly the lady remembered me on my second visit and asked if I wanted an Americano. Great touch of customer service. The bagels are fresh & bigger than what I would get at Starbucks too. And more bagel options is a plus for me. I get why people love their small coffee stands here. They are quaint, friendly, & so much better than the big guys.

I was coming off I5 south at 7am and wanted something to kick start my time. After typing in "drive…read morethru coffee" Apple Maps took me here. It is a cute coffee shack tucked into a neighborhood just a couple minutes from the freeway exit. There wasn't much traffic in the morning which was nice. The service was nice. I ordered a white chocolate mocha. The coffee tasted a little burnt I think if I lived in the neighborhood this would be a fun place to go to in the mornings but since it's out of my normal route the convenience of it being a drive thru is something that would bring me back again

Do you want to have the best corn dog of your life? If the answer is yes, then you should visit…read moreBob's Espresso. Bob's is bucking the latest health trends and leaning into life's simple pleasures, namely their iconic dipped-meat-stick. In my opinion, their snowy little shack should be named after the dogs themselves, instead of the espresso. They do have a plethora of drinks that you can choose from, but I can't speak on those. I was locked in on the main prize all day, taking down two of these monster dogs. You'll immediately be taken back to a simpler time, maybe at a state fair or your local carnival, which was probably the last time you had one. Your impression of a corn dog is probably that it has too much breading, like a sausage wrapped in a pancake. But no, these are much more dog-forward. The batter is only a thin layer, making for an impeccable crunch on every bite. The inner-dog is flavorful and juicy. My only gripe is the lack of variety in sauces. I've proclaimed many times here that I am a sauce boi, so mustard and ketchup alone will not cut it. A mayo-based sauce would have taken this to the next level as a dog shop. But I can't take away points for that, since this is still the best of my life. A worthwhile stop after a day of hiking, skiing, or shameless indulgence.

Iced coffee was good, the parking was confusing. The corndog was good, batter could be thicker…read more Whom ever stabs the hot dog should figure out what part stabs. Service was great!!