Their signature Hokkaido cheesecake is incredible -- ultra soft, milky, and lightly sweet, melting…read moresmoothly on every bite without being heavy. I was excited to see they're running a limited-time FIFA special menu right now, featuring soccer-themed desserts and drinks perfect for game days with friends.

Glossy signs with pastel colored confections summoned me to LeTao and frankly I was a bit…read moredisappointed. My problem is the sign advertises they are originally from Hokkaido which brought memories back of Hakodate and all the other cities I visited in Japan as well as all the utterly amazing desserts. I couldn't eat desserts for months after returning because it didn't compare to the delicious food I ate there. I anticipated amazing desserts. Instead I was very surprised with how sweet everything tasted. I know it says they're straight from Japan but it makes me wonder if it was created sweeter than what they would create for their Japanese customers. For how expensive it was I found only an upset stomach and questioning my financial choices. One of the workers there was super helpful and enthusiastic. She greeted every customer, offered samples, explained menus - she was a bright sun of energy. Another met a solid middle ground giving recommendations and answering questions genuinely. The third did not want to be there and heavily brooded. I'm not sure if he thought he was being quiet or if he just didn't care as he openly talked to himself about going home soon trying to urge time to move just a little faster. It was ok, not great.

The most delicious cakes are at this bakery! I've tried other bakeries but they don't make the cake…read moreas they do at June Bakery

Coming here is like a little gift to yourself. This little bakery in the Crossroads mall is a…read morehidden gem. The fresh strawberry milk was one of the best I've ever had. Hand made on the spot, it was the perfect level of sweetness. I paired that with the moist strawberry roll cake and felt like a kid again. The service was polite and you can tell he pays attention to his craft. Came on a busy Friday night in the mall and took in a free show put on by an accordion troupe. Give yourself a treat and come here.

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.

Coffee and food quality was soo good! Croissant and latte are my favorites every time I go there!!…read more Ambiance is soo nice for a relaxing vibe, you will be friends catching up, early morning doctors getting coffee after a long night shift, few people working from the cafe :) Wall of fame/history is so cool to sit Infront of it and reminiscing about the change they brought!

Crossroads Mall has many options for dining, but if you're looking for a real break--a treat, a…read morebeverage, and a place to watch the world go by--The French Bakery is here for you. With tons of options for treats, from the fork required kind to the tear-it-apart-with-your hands kind, the sweet kind to the savory kind, and the classic kind to the fun modern twist kind, you'll probably find something to please. They also have a HIGHLY respectable selection of coffee beverages that are just as pretty and tasty as can be. The service was great--friendly, helpful, and efficient, and they made me the prettiest cappuccino ever. I really enjoyed the outdoor seating area. The tables were the perfect size for one or two people, complete with charming flower pots. It was a great way to pause and refresh.

They now offer dinner and so we went to try. Some things were great - the server was pleasant, the…read morebeef bourguignon was delicious! I loved how many fresh veg and garnishes were part of the dish (unusual for this dish in my experience). However, more mashed potatoes than stew. The chocolate dessert had 3 different textures and a lovely rich flavor. The dinner menu is very small. A couple of starters. Two salads but only one available. Four entrées but only 2 available. I wasnt a fan of the lemon tart. Too much crust and not enough lemon filling. The chairs are very uncomfortable and cold, especially with the cold breeze blowing through from the propped open front door.

We loved coming to this place because of the excellent food by chef Giovanni, but furthermore…read morebecause the service was nothing short of outstanding. Sadly, it's the exact opposite now. Chef is gone and now the range of food and wine is drastically diminished. I'd advise on the quality of what remains but we literally got up and left due to the repugnant attitude of the waiter, who identified himself as the manager and was all too happy to see us leave after some unpleasantries were exchanged. I think this restaurant's days remaining in business can be measured in days or weeks, not months. It's sad because the owner obviously put some real creativity and money into the design of the wine bar side of the establishment, but as many restaurateurs have learned the hard way, the nature of the personnel can make or break a business, and this place has gone from one extreme to the other in that regard. I predict this particular manager will put the last nail in the coffin of L'Experience Paris with total certainty.

HAVE to stop by every time I'm in Bellevue. This cafe is in a little corner around corporate…read morebuildings and shopping malls which makes it perfect to grab a quick bite. Their lunch options are really good if you want something quick and simple but still yummy. Love the hot sandwiches and they come with a yummy small salad (I always pay attention to lettuce quality and they never disappoint lol) But let me tell you THEIR PASTRIES ARE THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD. Cinnamon roll, cinnamon croissant, apple croissant, guava and cheese danish, they all changed my brain chemistry. How can pastries possibly taste better than that. Chef's kiss DELICIOUS.

We stopped by to pick up our online order and were unfortunately told that two of the same item we…read moreordered were out of stock. Since those were the main reason we made the trip here, it was definitely disappointing. The staff offered us the option to choose replacements or receive a refund, which I appreciated. I do wish we had received a quick phone call before we drove over. Had we known that the majority of our order wasn't available, we probably would have waited and visited another day instead. The bakery wasn't busy with any customers when we arrived, so it seemed like a quick call might have been possible. I appreciate the staff offering a solution once we got there, but a little communication ahead of time really would have made a big difference! In the future, I'll probably skip placing online orders at this location and just order in person instead.

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE! One of the wonderful things about Belle Pastry is their consistency, pastries…read moreare always great (just avoid the salmon quiche) sandwiches are yummy, coffee is great and the service is always awesome. Great place, Great ambiance, Great food. Thank You!

This place is phenomenal, we went in the afternoon to try out, they did have some sweet treats…read moreleft. I got an iced vanilla latte and purchased a few pastries. They were so good! E we will hit this place back up just a little earlier in the day to take advantage of some of there other specialties. They have plenty of seating and the staff was kind. The interior idea trying to give you a Parisian feel. It's decorated and has displays.

I love love love this place! My favorite place for exquisite pastries of all time! Anytime that…read moreI'm in Seattle this is a MUST stop for me. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It smells so wonderful and warm when you enter and it's really a feast for your eyes. Everything looks so delicious and it's hard to choose. The staff was ver patient with me. My "go to" is the most famous twice baked almond croissant. On this visit ordered the "go to" , blueberry ginger scone, ratatouille sandwich, turkey havarti sandwich, banana bread, and some Americanos to go. This is not a sit down cafe so we thoroughly enjoyed them in the parked car. :) Every bite should be savored. Extraordinary!

I got the twice baked chocolate croissant for 7.25! Might seem pricey but the pastry was genuinely…read moreso big that I think the price was actually a good deal. The croissant was on the crispier side, especially with the almond crumble on top it was a bit too cripsy for me, but I tend to like soft and flakey pastries so it's probably a matter of taste. There was a TON of almond filling in the middle. I enjoyed the taste and texture but it was too much filling for me personally. I would have liked more croissant in my croissant, so to say haha. The chocolate was slightly dark which worked well with the sweet pastry and filling! Overall I enjoyed the croissant but it was a tad too heavy on the filling and cripsy/crunchy for me.