My friend and I walked over to Emerald City Smoothie in Downtown Bellevue after doing barre class…read morenearby. This was my first time at Emerald City Smoothie in ten years and my first time at the Downtown Bellevue location. The interior is fairly small with only a few tables to sit/stand at and so it's mostly a takeout place rather than a place to meet with friends. Emerald City Smoothie has a wide menu and categorize their menu into five categories based on health goals: "Boost My Immune System", "Help Me Lose Weight", "Go Green", "Bulk Me Up" and "Nourish My Body". They also have a menu just for "Boosters" which cost extra and include everything from antioxidants to bees pollen to creatine and fat burner. Lastly, they have a Secret Menu which includes Banana Creme Pie, Matcha Green Tea, Maui Paradise, Mountain Berry Blast, Orange Creamsicle, Piña Colada, and Peanut Butter Cup. I'm pretty sure their secret menu is just drinks that don't fit into the other categories (or ran out of room for), because they had these same drinks on their menu ten years ago. I ordered the MATCHA GREEN TEA (16-oz) off the secret menu. This smoothie has soy milk, matcha, non-fat milk, and whey. For $7.44 (including tax), this was pretty pricey for a "healthified" matcha Frappucinno. They obviously don't use high quality matcha as the matcha color was on the yellow side and the taste was quite diluted and bland. It mostly just tasted like sugary blended milk with little to no matcha flavor; I was honestly disappointed, but drank it anyway. My friend got her favorite NUTTY BANANA (sub vegan protein) which has banana, peanut butter, protein, and nonfat milk, which is probably what I should've gotten instead. She also ordered a PB&J and MANGO MANIA for her family members which are also supposed to be decent. Lesson learned, stick with the fruit smoothies. Service was good- the baristas are friendly and efficient and we got our drinks within 10 minutes after ordering. Overall: 2/5 for drinks, 4/5 for service, 3/5 for atmosphere

I came here after a hot yoga class and usually a smoothie is perfect after a class but today's…read moretasted disappointing. I got the tropical paradise and there was an odd aftertaste. I've given this place a try 3 times when going with other people and I have tried different smoothies each time, and I didn't not like the taste of any of them. I would rather spend an extra $2 to get an organic smoothie somewhere else.

The matcha drinks are amazing! Highly recommended the caramel on ice!!!! Run don't walk to Matcha…read moreMagic and try one now :)

Matcha Magic is such a fun spot! The flamingo floaties are such a cute and memorable…read moretouch--seriously great marketing and they make the whole experience feel unique. They also have SO many amazing flavors to choose from, so there's truly something for everyone. Everything feels fun, fresh, and thoughtfully done. Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to!

Tried this spot out for the first time with the Toxin Flush and Go Bananas with coconut whipped…read morecream! The Toxin Flush is much better than most green drinks (it actually tastes good lol) and we loved the Go Bananas. I'd highly recommend adding coconut whipped cream to them. The place is super clean, quiet, and located right next to the Downtown Park! Service was excellent as well, and I especially love the convenience of being able to pre-order online.

Stopped by Nekter Juice Bar for a smoothie, and it happened to be National Peanut Butter Day, so…read morethere was a peanut butter smoothie special. Got a PB Health Nut (peanut butter, banana, dates, cashewmilk) and customized it with added blueberries and strawberries. Smoothie was freshly made and tasty. Ordering on the app makes it easy to customize the smoothie. The staff were friendly and were able to serve my smoothie in my reusable glass tumbler. Thanks for supporting sustainability and reusable cups! Store is clean and has a few tables and chairs where you can enjoy your smoothie. There's also free wifi and lots of windows, for some sun and natural lighting.

Tasty and healthy smoothies and juices! My go to is the Berry healthy smoothie add chocolate maca…read moreprotein powder. Greenline is located next to Regal crossroads theater and under the crossroads active senior apartments. Plenty of easy and free parking nearby. The juices and smoothies are made in front of you with fresh and simple ingredients. Such a healthy and trustworthy business that takes great pride in their work, keeping everything so clean and beautiful. After a drink is made they immediately get to cleaning. Staff is always so kind and friendly. I love this place and will be returning. I always recommend Greenline to those I know love to juice or care about their health! Excited to try the #3 and #4 juices next time! If you're craving a fresh beverage or tasty smoothie don't hesitate to stop by and support this amazing business!

I just moved to Bellevue and have been on the search for a clean and healthy juice/smoothie place…read more I just happened to stumble upon this place. First up the woman who made my juice was so friendly and helpful, I wish I grabbed her name to shout her out. I ended up with the power green and added ginger. I told her I like a bit of a kick at the end with the ginger. She nailed it and got a good balance of that ginger spice that blended in with the rest of the drink. Will definitely be back!

Always love their tea here, the price is fair, the quality is consistent, their toppings are cooked…read morevery well, and the sugar adjustment is perfect. Even if there's a line, it moves fast and I love the clean tables and the friendly vibe of this small cafe, I hope they continue to have success!

A nice boba place to try! I had their mango Yakult and it was pretty good! It was sweet and very…read morerefreshing. It was around $7.50 which isn't bad. You're able to adjust your sweetness which is an option I like. The service was good. My questions were answered and the drink was quick to be made! The ambiance of the shop was nice. It's a pretty chill atmosphere and a great place to hangout with friends.

Stopped by this particular location of the global chain while visiting family in Washington, and…read morethe experience was as expected albeit drink preparation was rather slower than we're accustomed to. Odd given we were the only patrons in the shop, but maybe we California peeps are just in too much of a rush! :D Banquette seating along the wall is fine for waiting but seems to intentionally encourage to-go orders. Regardless, our drinks were accurately made to our specifications (less sugar, less ice, added boba) and just as tasty as usual.

I placed an order through there app to pick up at 8:35pm I…read moreunderstand they close at 9 and they want to start pre closing but my order was made 20 minutes before I picked it up. I got there 10 minutes before my pick up time . the waffles were cold. the my drink was okay. Ice was melting already. also when I got there no one greeted me even when I was standing there for 4 minutes , staff was more worry on preclosing . I had to ask the girl about my online order and she didn't even say a word to me. at all

Cafe Joy in Bellevue is a cute, eclectic café with fun, slightly random decor like a sheep, Target…read moredog, and Legos. Their specialty drinks are the highlight, with unique options like a sweet corn latte. We tried the coconut and black sesame lattes. Both had strong coffee flavor and leaned a bit bitter, but still good. The strawberry croffle was delicious, and the ham and cheese piadina was solid. Service was quick. Parking is a bit annoying with mostly street options. Overall, a good spot to try something different, but not quite a go to for me.

I recently stopped by Cafe Joy and tried their mango matcha, and it was honestly such a pleasant…read moresurprise. The drink leaned more toward a matcha mango milk tea, which I loved. had that creamy, smooth matcha base with a subtle sweetness from the mango. What really stood out were the small chunks of real mango in the drink. They had a soft, almost jelly-like texture but were actually fresh fruit, which made it feel more refreshing and less artificial compared to typical fruit add-ins. It added a nice burst of flavor and texture in every sip.

The name of this establishment may not sound too appealing, but don't let it deter you... they whip…read moreup some delicious sandwiches! The menu is quite small with three cold sandwiches and three hot ones, each inspired by a different region of the globe with the South Pacific, South America and Mediterranean as a few examples. There were two salads listed as well. I've been here twice and both times, when I went to place my order on the iPad, the menu stated they were out of stock for the sandwich that I wanted. However, when I asked the employee, she said that was not correct. So if you see the same message when ordering, it's worth asking about it! During my first visit, I ordered the RENDANG ($14). This hot sandwich came packed with SO much meat! Very tender chunks of marinated beef tasted of coconut, curry and warm spices. The flavor had true depth and I could actually taste hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Thin spears of pickled cucumber and carrot added crunch and a perfect zing of acidity. They were refreshing and cut through the rich beef. A drizzle of Sambal Terasi (chili) aioli gave it another layer of flavor. Cilantro, mint and Thai basil were all fresh and vibrant. The bread was lightly toasted, being a little crinkly in texture without being harsh against my gums. If I could change something, I would include a couple extra slices of the cucumber to balance out the ratio of vegetables to meat, and add a bit more of the aioli. Other than that, this is a great sandwich influenced by flavors of the South Pacific. My companion got the STEAK sandwich ($15) and enjoyed it. The steak slices were thinly cut and tender as well. They do their beef right! On another occasion, I tried the PROSCIUTTO ($14), one of their cold sandwiches. The delicate layers of prosciutto were placed on top of sliced tomatoes, pickled onion and arugula, all between pressed focaccia bread. Truffle mustard was spread on both pieces of bread, which was WAY too much in my opinion. With this mustard having a stronger flavor, it overpowered the sandwich and made it too tangy, especially in combination with the pickled onions. The menu stated this should include pistachios, but I didn't notice any, and they were all out of provolone, so there was also an absence of cheese. For the prices, these sandwiches are pretty generous in size, so I consider them a good deal, especially for the Bellevue area. The ingredients are fresh and make for a fantastic lunch option. While I wasn't a huge fan of the Prosciutto sandwich, I'd definitely go back again for another Rendang!

Sad to see it go. Looked like there were some creative sandwich options but it is often…read moreunderstaffed and if you have to wait for a server's attention why not just go anywhere else where there are people waiting to serve you? It does seem like that portion of the food hall has some bad mojo, but I welcome someone new to try redeeming it.

The food always hits, workers are the kindest and most patient people you will ever meet, the…read moreatmosphere is clean, modern, and smells like heaven in a sandwich

had the steak sandwich from here. honestly was really not…read moreexpecting much, since this place is mostly just known for smoothies It actually wasn't bad! The bread surprised me as being a new type of sandwich bread - it was really crispy, and the grill marks were pretty cool to see. The crunch on it was actually quite nice. Honestly was very surprised the bread was this good. The steak was decent enough. Nothing special, but also they don't do the thing where they call it a steak sandwich or bowl and give you a few pieces of skirt steak. The meat was actually spread apart well throughout the sandwich. The cheese and sauces gave this a good moisture level to prevent it from being too dry. This contributed to the pretty good taste Only issue is the price - it's quite a small sandwich, and yet you're paying 15 bucks for it. That's just insane prices. This is hardly filling enough for a single person for lunch. Overall, I was expecting this to be expensive and bad, and at least it was just expensive. 7.5/10

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!!!

This spot has received numerous awards and recognition over the years, so I was glad to finally…read morecheck it out with a friend on a recent Sunday morning. When we walked in, most of the indoor tables were taken, but we got lucky and snagged one right as a couple was leaving. They have a pretty extensive drink menu of coffees, teas and smoothies alongside a food selection of açaí and yogurt bowls, breakfast sandwiches, waffles, toasts and salads. Prices do seem rather steep for food (particularly for the waffles), however, this business has a great philanthropic mindset that helps explain the price points. Whenever someone orders a specialty drink, they donate some of the proceeds to a charity. + LATTE w/ MISO MAPLE syrup ($5 for 12 oz. + $1 for syrup): The coffee itself was so good - robust, with a perfect balance between the espresso and milk. I was so excited to try this unique syrup flavor, but sadly, I didn't taste it at all. No umami from the miso and not even a hint of maple. I'm not sure if this syrup is just extremely subtle, or if it was simply forgotten. I really hope it's not the latter, since I paid extra for it. + MATCHA CHIA PUDDING ($13): The bowl may look small, but it was deep and the portion turned out to be filling. A Greek yogurt base was beautifully layered with matcha chia pudding, a strawberry-rhubarb compote, granola and rose. I loved the compote which had the perfect sweetness of ripe strawberries and a little tang from the rhubarb. The matcha pudding was on the milder side, but smooth in consistency, contrasting nicely with the crunchy granola. My friend ordered the Açaí Bowl and really enjoyed it. The serving looked reasonable for the price as well. Overall, the two of us had a wonderful time here catching up over a healthy brunch! Tip: They have two small rooms available to reserve for parties of 4-6 if you're looking to secure seating for a group.