I've been coming to Amore Coffee on and off for a couple of years now whenever I'm in the area. My…read moreusual order is either their chai tea or a London fog, and they never disappoint. The staff here are beyond friendly and honestly always make my morning. I love that they do a punch card after your 10th drink punch you get $6 off your order. They also do raffles sometimes, which I think is such a fun touch. Another thing I like is that they always have themed or specialty drinks. I haven't tried them yet, but I think it's fun that they get creative, especially around the holidays or different seasons. I also really recommend their breakfast burritos. The vegetarian burrito and the sausage burrito are both so good, definitely ask for hot sauce because it makes them even better. The only downside is that the line can get pretty long sometimes. I've definitely waited around 15 minutes before, so it's best if you have a little extra time. That said, once you place your order they make the drinks and heat up the food pretty quickly, which helps move things along. Overall, if you have a few extra minutes to spare, I totally recommend stopping by. It's conveniently located, the drinks are great, and the friendly service makes it worth the wait.

In a sea of Starbucks, be an Amore. I can't get enough of this lovely little coffee stand. Do I…read morehave a Nespresso, Ice maker and syrups at home? Sure. Will that stop me from getting into my car every morning for my favorite Americano with whatever flavor concoctions the baristas have ready to suggest, or crafted from their themed monthly fave drinks menu? Never. These baristas are fabulous. They will happily chat with you about books, Survivor, murder mystery podcasts or tatoos while they flawlessly pull your shots and create for you a drink that does not miss. Welcome to your fave new coffee stand folks. Just remember - respect the car line!

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.

I loved the Turmeric Ginger Latte (ordered half-sweet). One of the standouts out of all the coffee…read moredrinks I've tried here. It uses a white chocolate ganache infused with turmeric and ginger as the base, making it silky smooth and deeply warming without the spice notes being too strong. The banana bread here is also absolute perfection! It's dense, smooth, and has high-quality milk chocolate chunks and toasted pecans. The chocolate is delicious, which makes sense given Dote's specialty in chocolates. The exterior has a wonderful, subtle caramelized brown crust, and the pecans and chocolate perfectly balance the ripe bananas smoothly incorporated in the bread. I liked that it was slightly chilled when I got it, as it was not overly sweet and really enhanced the texture for me. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area! All the pastries, drinks, and to-go items look wonderful.

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.

Not sure how popular this place is, but it is an absolute hidden gem…read more My wife and I, and our 10 month old son came here for lunch while a World Cup game was going on. Service was great, the food was delicious, and even the nonalcoholic drink that I got was so tasty. The next time I'm visiting my in-laws, this will be a must stop.

i eat açaí bowl everywhere i go, this is the most expensive ever in terms of the quantity…read more bananas and strawberries were chopped up. had i glued them back together, they would've been 3-4 thin slices of banana, 1-2 strawberry; plus 12 small blueberries. the frozen açaí was in chunks, with all the empty space, there was much less than it looked. that one spoonful of almond butter, most pathetic!!! there wasn't even any granola, unless i paid an extra $2. felt like i was in a sports bar, not cafe. fox channel with commercials every few minutes, loud and annoying, during the week with no FIFA games, not what i expected. was gonna ask friends to come join me, no way. the barista didn't know how to smile, talked to me with a condescending tone. i just wanted to leave asap.

Mercury's is hands down the best local coffee and bakery shop! When out of state friends and family…read morevisit, it is almost always the first stop they request to visit, whether it is the main store or other location. Friendliest baristas too! The Bellevue store is my favorite, not just for the coffee, but baked goods too.

DISCLAIMER My…read moredaughters picked up an order for me and brought it up. The coffee was outstanding. I appreciate the vegan burrito - it was very good. When I asked how much it was, I was told, 'Don't ask'. Ouch. It was a good vegan burrito but small. I think its $11.00 If I visit again, I will visit in person and update this review.

I was craving a banh mi and we were in the area and so we stopped…read more It was a warm day and they had the doors open and an industrial fan outside to help draw the hot air out. We walked in and the lady behind the counter asked if we were dining in or ordering to go and told us we could sit wherever we liked. She quickly brought us menus. Nothing fancy. Simple menus on a clipboard. We ended up ordering two banh mis, a side of pho beef broth, chicken skewers and egg rolls. I forgot to mention when we first walked in, you could smell the fragrance of the pho broth. It was very satisfying in a foodie way. The skewers came out first. Nothing special. Some pieces were actually a little overcooked or dry. It was like they were reheated too long. They were lightly seasoned and good with the dipping sauce. Next came the banh mi and the broth. The bread on our banh mis was amazing. Seriously some of the best bread I've had in a long time. It was crunchy and light and had a very nice chew to it. I would inhale that bread every day if I could. It's insanely good. The fillings on the inside of the banh mi were fresh. I went with the standard cold cut banh mi and my husband ordered a fried egg. His egg was cooked perfectly, just slightly runny. My only complaint on the banh mi was I wish it had more filling. It was enough. And for $9 I'm not upset but it would have been a 5/5 if it just had more filling. Now that beef broth. Wow! It was so good. The aroma was amazing. The broth delivered on flavor without being greasy or feeling too heavy for a broth. It was light and super satisfying. The egg roll was alright. It was decent. Nothing to write home about but satisfying enough. I just wish they served it with the fish sauce instead of sweet chili sauce. I'll be back. Especially for their banh mi. Bc that bread man. And I did ask if they make it themselves. She said yes.

This pho restaurant has such a warm, trendy coffee shop vibe -- bright, quiet and stylish, totally…read moredifferent from standard casual noodle diners. Service was quick and pleasant. I got beef pho and a pork banh mi. The pho broth is rich and aromatic, noodles fresh, a comforting solid pick. The banh mi tasted incredible: crispy bread, savory marinated pork and tangy pickled veggies. My only complaint is the portion is pretty small, not enough as a full lunch if you have a big appetite. Perfect place for casual meetups or solo lunch. Get pho if you're hungry, or pair the banh mi with a drink.

What a cool tea shop. I met them at the tea festival a couple weeks ago in Seattle. They were…read morewilling to host a free tea tasting class and that's so generous of them. I signed up for the class and was able to try three different teas and listen to the origins of teas and all the different types of teas there are. Everybody there was so nice and friendly and Explained all my questions. We got to try the tease and they even got moon cakes because it was the mid autumn festival. We also got taught how to make tea in the clay bowls and ceramic bowls, and it felt very therapeutic to try it out. The tea shop was decorated very well with lots of Chinese calligraphy hanging up on the ceilings and on the walls. I love that they had the sitting table in the back so you can sit on the ground and sip tea. They had lots of different teas and accessories that you can purchase. I will say the teas are a little out of my price range, but I did buy a pair of really cute cutting scissors that were on sale.

So wonderful. Very high quality tea options. This is not a place to come get "tea to go," or oder…read morecustom tea drinks. This is a place where you can sample the tea before buying, partake in tai chi, or attend tea education classes. Or maybe do private tea tasting parties? I didn't speak enough Chinese to get the full understanding but they do have a fairly helpful website.

Such an amazing place to have a meeting, the coffee was fabulous. You can tell there's so much…read morepassion and coffee culture here!

Absolutely delicious!! We had the honeycomb latte, which I saw was recommended by other reviews,…read moreand it definitely did not disappoint! I like my espresso strong and dislike overly sweet drinks -- the honeycomb latte was PERFECT at balancing the sweetness of the honeycomb without overpowering the flavor of the espresso. The latte art was also a nice touch! Workers were kind and patient while we tried to figure out what we wanted, which I'm super grateful for since I'm definitely a bit indecisive! There was a lot of seating throughout the cafe and even some tables set up outside. There are outlets and wifi available, so it would be a nice place to get things done. While it was initially quiet when we first arrived, the space filled up quickly, to the point that even the outside tables were occupied. I'd love to go back to try their other drinks, especially the black sesame one.

Pretty solid bakery!…read more Stopped by at 10:30 on a Saturday and it was quiet! Not many people in the store which was nice. We ordered drinks on the order screens before grabbing a tray to check out the treats. They have a huge variety of items and everything is well labeled! We grabbed 6 baked items and tried ranking them but had a hard time because we enjoyed them all! We tried Bacon and cheese bread: 3/5, everything was on top, I think it would've been better with the cheese throughout and warmed Strawberry danish: 4/5! Very yummy, nice light cream and a crispy croissant Egg tart: 4/5! A little less eggy and more custardy than I thought it would be, but tasty! Sugar cream cheese bun: 4/5! My personal favorite! Crispy on the outside bread and soft on the inside, love the cream cheese Ube bread: 3/5, bread was good, but it was hollow with a light swipe of ube on the inside Hokkaido custard bun: 4/5! Super sweet but good! Almost too much custard for me, especially after 5 other treats, but would be great if this was the only one you had! The iced taro lavender latte was delicious!! I wasn't sure about the lavender on top of taro but it was a super light flavor and so good! Caffeine free The prices were great!

85 DEGREE BAKERY @ BELLEVUE…read more Parking at this location can be a bit tricky. This 85°C Bakery is located in a large plaza that's always busy, especially since it's surrounded by popular food spots and restaurants. Because of that, the area can get pretty packed, but I was still really excited to stop by this location. As soon as you walk in, the space feels very open and spacious. I loved how big it was and how many tables they had available. Most 85°C Bakery locations feel more like a grab-and-go spot, so I appreciated that this one had plenty of seating and room to hang out. They also have touchscreen kiosks where you can order drinks and other items without needing help from a staff member. We walked around and looked at all the bakery items, and I'm always a fan of their almond croissants and protein breads. The chicken Hawaiian bun is one of my favorites, and their sausage bun is also delicious it's clearly a popular item. I also ordered their sea salt coffee. If you download the 85°C Bakery app and it's your first time using it, you get a free sea salt coffee, which was a nice bonus. While the food and drinks were great, the service was unfortunately lacking. One customer was confused about her order, and a staff member rolled her eyes at her. The same staff member also rolled her eyes at me and my family while we were in line. Overall, the staff didn't seem very friendly or welcoming. There wasn't much smiling or engagement, and it felt like everyone was annoyed rather than excited to help. We also noticed staff packaging food with boxes out in the open during our visit. I personally think this is something that should be done in the back or at least behind the register, rather than directly in front of customers. Overall, the experience was decent mainly because the bakery items and drinks were fresh and delicious. However, the staff could definitely be friendlier, as customer service plays a big role in the overall experience.

This was such a cute little coffee shop tucked inside the botanical gardens. It was the perfect…read morestop during a nice walk and super convenient if you're spending time exploring the gardens. The space itself is very small, so it gets crowded pretty quickly. There are two entrances, and one opens right next to the register. That made ordering feel a bit cramped because people were constantly walking in while others were trying to order. Since they already have another entrance, I think it would make more sense to keep that one open instead, it would create a much smoother flow. I ordered a 16 oz light iced matcha powder latte, and it was soooo delicious 10/10. It was incredibly smooth and not chalky at all. My friend got the seasonal sesame iced latte and said it was really good too. They have some unique drink options that aren't overly sweet, and you can definitely taste the quality of the ingredients. The customer service was just decent. It took a little while for the person at the register to greet or acknowledge us, which wasn't a huge deal but stood out. Overall, I'm giving this place 4 stars. The drinks were excellent and definitely the highlight, but the customer service could be a bit more welcoming, and the ordering area would benefit from a better layout. With a few small improvements, this would easily be a 5-star spot.

Copper Kettle at the Bellevue Botanical Garden is such a delightful little escape. It's a coffee…read moreshop surrounded by flowers, plants, and peaceful garden scenery. What more can you ask for? It's conveniently located, not far from downtown Bellevue, but once you're sitting there with your coffee, it feels like you've been transported to a completely different world. I'll admit, the setting probably influences the experience, but I really enjoyed my coffee and apple turnover more than expected. Maybe it was the garden views, maybe it was actually that good.