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    Story Coffee & Tea

    4.5 (148 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Allison P.

    Story Coffee & Tea is a cutie little coffee shop in downtown Bellevue! The space is bright, clean, and aesthetic. With plenty of seating, it makes for the perfect place to stay a while and get productive. I didn't love the drink I got. It looks like they're more known for their coffee, but I opted for a Strawberry Matcha. The strawberries were definitely real which I appreciated, but the matcha was lacking. It wasn't the most fragrant or strong in flavor. It was a very mild, okay-ish matcha. Nothing bad, but nothing good.

    Denessi B.

    Super cute and spacious coffee shop! They have a decent amount of seating and light coming in. Very aesthetic! I ordered a honeycomb latte and it was good! The honeycomb was crunchy and went well with the coffee. It also wasn't too sweet, which I was a bit nervous about that! The service was good and pretty fast!

    honeycomb latte and cappuccino
    Chara C.

    This place is in downtown bellevue, spacious although with limited seats, but has a nice aesthetic. We tried to order on the tablet but realized not the full menu was on there (i.e. missing some specialty coffee options that were on the printed menu) so we ended up ordering at the counter. Coffee seems pretty pricey and I wasn't too impressed with quality but it was decent; I would come back to try something else. I ordered a cappuccino but somehow it had a slightly tart/acidic flavor to it and wasn't completely smooth. But also tried the honeycomb latte and that was very nicely sweetened - could taste a faint honey flavor while it was perfectly lightly sweetened (for me that means barely sweet - but might be not sweet enough for the general palate) - but the coffee flavor pretty weak. I appreciate that they still use real mugs as I've seen a lot of places phase out to just disposable cups for both to-go and dine-in.

    Christopher D.

    Story Coffee in Bellevue looks the part, modern, aesthetic, and very much that stereotypical "cool coffee spot." The decor is nice, but parking can be a bit of a pain. I got the honeycomb latte and my friend got the black sesame latte. Both were just okay. The coffee leans pretty bitter, and honestly, it feels like one of those places where people equate burnt or strong flavors with "good" coffee. I was a little surprised by all the hype. It's also on the pricier side, and while the service was fine, the baristas came off a bit stuck up. Overall, it's a spot if you want the vibe and aesthetic, but not somewhere I'd go out of my way to return to.

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    Emma N.

    There's ample seating and parking validation for the parking garage. I got a strawberry matcha latte & pinwheel pastry, $15 total. The pinwheel was crunchy on the outside and more soft in the center, with the right amount of sweetness. There are plenty of tables and seating, but only one aesthetic area. Unfortunately, it was taken the entire time I was there by a film crew recording what looked like an interview. I appreciated that parking was easy and that they validate.

    Matcha latte
    Jinny C.

    Cute and bright cafe that invites you to stay and lounge or work. I got the matcha latte, which was kind mild in flavor and a bit grainy.

    Honeycomb latte
    Yvette G.

    This little coffee shop was amazing! The staff were very friendly and the drinks were delicious! The drink was not only super cute but tasty! It didn't take too long to get my drink at all from the time of ordering it and the cafe itself is very nice and quiet.

    Lovely latte art and vibe, good for working
    Mary K.

    Lovely latte art and vibe, good seating and outlets available for working! !

    Riya P.

    Love the coffee. Try the house mocha syrup. Quick and friendly space. Have good things on retail

    Jennifer W.

    A nice coffee shop in Bellevue with free parking in the garage with validation! The atmosphere was warm and inviting with cozy seats and plenty of space for working. Staff was friendly and answered all our questions. Prices are higher compared to the previous coffee was in this location as the sesame latte cold foam was $7.5 before tax. Definitely a weekend treat any a coffee shop I visit often.

    Danielle L.

    Nice and bright inside, quiet and they validate parking for 3 hours ! Nice drink selection with seating

    Cortado
    Peter L.

    Story Coffee is one of my favorite coffee houses on the East Side. It's conveniently located in downtown Bellevue, across from the Bravern. The menu has some interesting options that are more fusion as well as pour overs. But I usually stick to my usual, a cortado, and enjoy the version here (see pic). There are some pastries as well, which I haven't tried yet. The place is usually busy, but I find it quiet and relaxing and a good place to chat or do some work. Service has been pleasant and quick and I find myself coming back whenever I'm in the area.

    vibe
    Jaymee S.

    === Overall === Very nice place to enjoy a cup of coffee and catch up with a friend. Validated parking at a nearby garage. === Food === I had this on my list to go to for a long time and heard there was an award winning barista here. I wanted to get the honeycomb latte but when ordering on the kiosk, I couldn't find it. I saw it afterwards on the menu when you order at the counter. I don't think my friend and I got the award winning barista - our lattes were pretty bubbly & the art was just OK. At $10 a cup, I expected a little more. The Maple Oat Latte was a standout with good flavors and the lowest amount of sweetness was perfect. === Service === Friendly and fast service. Several baristas working behind the counter. === Ambiance === Pretty large place with plenty of seating and cool things for sale. Would be a good place to catch up with friends or do work at - it's on the quieter side. A little dark though on a cloudy day. Appreciated the validated parking.

    Iced oat milk matcha latte

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    Strawberry Matcha 10/10 big recommend fire. You have to try this when you get here. Service is top notch

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    15 days ago

    The coffee here is excellent, and the atmosphere is beautiful and relaxing. Beautiful decor, I love this place very much.

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    I love Story! They have amazing coffee and a great vibe. One of best coffee places in the area. Highly recommend their black sesame latte!

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    Such a cute coffee shop! Great vibes! Amazing treats and coffee options. Can't wait to come back!

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    Friendly staff. Nice ambience. Drinks are tasty. Really nice little cafe to sit down and do some work.

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    Such a cute location with space to work in a relaxing environment. Great drinks as well

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    Fast and friendly service even early in the AM :) Walked right in and got some breakfast to go.

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