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    Yelp Elite Week: Let's Get Sano Bellevue

    4.7 (30 reviews)

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    Pitaya Bowl
    Jacques I.

    Thanks to Yelp, I was able to visit Sano Cafe, which has been on my list since I learned about its Mercer Island location. But what's better than having one near the office in downtown Bellevue? So of course when I saw this elite experience, I had to sign up. As instructed, I visit Sano Cafe during its operating hours and mentioned I was part of the elite list where the employee informed me I could choose a free bowl or salad and a drink. When I asked her what her favorite salad was, she recommended the kale caesar, which is what I ordered with chicken and a heavenly cacao smoothie. During the lunch hour on a Thursday, the place was steady enough as Sano Cafe is located in one of the Amazon office buildings, with a few patrons dining in. My food didn't take too long to get and I had a few of my friends join me who tried some other items. The kale caesar was definitely healthy and light as they use a vegan dressing. But I didn't find it filling even with the chicken, which I could've used more of. The heavenly cacao smoothie was too liquid-y as I like my smoothies more thick and colder. But the overall taste was good. The food and drinks here are all very healthy, using whole ingredients and no preservatives. Of what my friends ordered, they enjoyed the pitaya bowl. Glad I was able to check out Sano Cafe through this Yelp experience as I know now if I'd visit Sano Cafe again.

    Dena F.

    I love the original Sano Cafe in Mercer Island and have met friends for lunch there several times, so I was really excited to try their new Bellevue location. It didn't disappoint. I ordered a (decalf, don't judge-lol) Mexican Vanilla Bean Latte with oat milk and the Harvest Salad with added egg as a protein. For the vanilla bean latte I asked for less sweet, so the manager recommended just one shot of their homemade vanilla syrup, and he was absolutely right, the syrup wasn't too sweet. Perfect for me since I don't tend to like my coffee sweetened. It was a really tasty latte and I definitely will order it again. The Harvest Salad was super crisp and fresh and filled with all the toppings. I loved how they sprinkled the top with Nori Furikake, it not only looked pretty but added a nice flavor to the salad. And I loved the flavor of the sesame miso dressing. So the salad was a win as well. The Bellevue Sano a location is beautiful and opens up to the lobby of the building so you can enter from the building lobby or the street. I would probably visit again more frequently, except they don't offer validated parking. Luckily there's typically parking available about a block away, but if I have a choice of visiting their Mercer Island location, where I don't have to worry about paying for parking, Mercer Island will be my choice. I absolutely love that everything Sano serves is fresh and healthy and that all of their takeout containers are fully compostable. The manager and staff member working at Sano were both very welcoming and super nice. Huge thank you to Sano Cafe and Alexa for this delicious event.

    Island acai
    Aindra T.

    Fast, friendly service. Banana matcha was a tad bit too sweet for me personally but the flavor was great. Island acai had a great ratio of acai to various toppings.

    Harvest Salad and a Vanilla Bean Americano!
    Roshni A.

    Thanks to Alexa and Sano for having me. I decided to work out of Sano Bellevue and it turned out to be a great experience. Sano is located in downtown Bellevue and is a great place to get some fresh salads, coffee, acai bowls or toast. The place is aesthetic and service is quick. I tried the Mexican vanilla bean latte and the harvest salad. Both were great. The salad was delicious and refreshing plus felt wholesome. Will definitely go back again!

    Katrina C.

    I tried the açaí bowl and Mexican vanilla latte. The açaí bowl was a decent size and the fruits were so fresh and delicious! The Mexican vanilla latte was a light version of vanilla latte with a bit of cinnamon- super perfect for fall! The barista was super friendly too!

    Fenny C.

    Located: across from Evergreen. Parking: street parking This is more a open space concept of organic small cafe with simple menu. Menu selection: Coffee Juice Salad bowl Acai Bowl Toast And energy bar. Thanks for having me at yelp elite Sano!! The person is very nice and friendly. Its a very quiet and big space if you want to enjoy your coffee and do your work. I got: Acai bowl Sano brownie bar Elevate juice Hope they will expand their menu more.

    Syrups
    Yen D.

    Service was quick and friendly. Their popular bowl is the dragonfruit bowl which was refreshing. I also enjoyed the kale smoothie which has banana. There were about 6 tables and a circular bar table which can hold at least 15 people. There's parking under Sano but it is only for 30 min free. I did manage to get out before the 30 min ran out. Thanks so much for organizing Alexa!

    Andy L.

    Came by around 11 on a weekday. Low traffic and line was short. I got the Egg Toast and Shaken Blackberry Espresso Spritz. The presentation of the egg toast was excellent and the espresso spritz puts a fun spin on coffee. It is very creative and refreshing. The cafe itself feels bright and modern and the servers were very friendly. If I'm in the area I would absolute come back again for a second visit. One small downside is just the limited parking situation :o Thanks for the great Yelp Event!

    Renny K.

    Really enjoyed their friendly attitude and their patience as I was choosing from the menu. Everything inside was super clean and spacious - it would be a nice place to get some work done. We got the ginger salad with chicken and tofu. The tofu was very flavorful as it seemed to be marinated in some kind of soy sauce concoction. We also got the strawberry banana smoothie. It was nice that there seemed to be no added sugar so it was really healthy! The downside is there is no parking really. It's pretty expensive to park in their lot unless you're also going to Bank of America so you can validate.

    Sano storefront
    Lindsey N.

    So excited to get a chance to try Sano's healthy and delicious offerings. I got the lemon lush latte and the peanut butter banana bowl. The latte was so unique and was just the right amount of sweetness and lemon flavor. The bowl was also great with generous amounts of peanut butter and other toppings. Both items were super filling and satisfying. The ambience was beautiful and was a really nice place to do a little bit of work. The service was amazing and super friendly. Thanks so much for the great yelp event!

    Joy H.

    This would be a great place for lunch but it's located inside an office building which makes it difficult to get here unless you work in and around the area and can walk over. There is parking under the building but it is not validated by Sano. If you keep it under 30 minutes you can park for free though so it was a grab and go situation for me. The area is very open and light though not a large number of seating. I got the harvest salad which had a good amount of toppings and a green smoothie which tasted fresh. Total would've been $30 without the Yelp discount which makes for a pricy lunch. Thanks Yelp for letting me check it out without breaking the bank! Can't wait to come back maybe to another location with easier parking and get the acai bowl and lemon latte that I saw someone else try!

    Banana nut butter smoothie bowl and Tropical Beauty superfood smoothie
    Tony J.

    Good to try some healthy food courtesy of Yelp! Sano's downtown Bellevue location is pretty nice, adjoining the lobby of one of the modern office buildings. We get one drink and one main item. Sano's menu is small and all very healthy choices. I ended doubling up on the smoothie count and got a smoothie bowl and a smoothie drink. The tropical beauty smoothie was very green. I didn't notice kale in the ingredient list haha. Tasted very nutritious. The banana nut butter bowl was quite substantial. Got that banana peanut butter smoothie with berries, granola, all that goodness. Didn't need to eat dinner after that. Thank you to Sano and the Yelp Eastside team for the tasty experience!

    Sunshine Orange
    Callie C.

    The ginger sesame salad with tofu is delicious! I didn't see you could add tofu originally and they mentioned you can add tofu or grilled chicken. The dressing was perfect with a generous amount of avocado too! The drink is quite unusual. I expected a latte with a little zest of orange but it is express and orange juice! It is better than I expected but definitely would have tried a more traditional latte next time!!! Thank you for the event!

    Harvest salad w/quinoa & avocado

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    Ask the Community - Yelp Elite Week: Let's Get Sano Bellevue

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    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.

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    3.7(123 reviews)
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    This is a review for the açaí bowls only (not juice). I ordered it to-go and it was buy one get one…read morefree so I thought it would be a good deal. Maybe it was because it's a to-go order but the bowl was super runny like goop-ey. I was expecting much firmer but it just looked like the texture of soupy melted ice cream. The toppings were fresh though and I liked the coconut bits and granola, however it was super sweet. I wasn't expecting such a sweet taste and I'd prefer it to be more healthy. I asked for the agave drizzle but they didn't even put it on which I'm thankful for because I think it would've been like 10x sweeter if I had agave in addition. Overall, I probably wouldn't order it again unless there's another BOGO and I would go in person to order on the spot rather than do a pick up order since it's basically just melting there on the counter.

    Late afternoon on a Friday, getting a little busy. Ordered 6 juices fur pick up. They were ready…read morefor me , bagged, and cold. I decided to get the special that afternoon for members, bogo blueberry lemon crumble bowl. The employee, he was not exactly helpful or friendly with me. After ordering I realized he didn't ask me what size & range up the regular price not the vip or overcharged for the 5 oz. Either way last time I took advantage of the special it was 8 oz. Inside was busy . 3 tables inside. I outside + Starbucks seating area. A bit crowded. Bowl was good. Juices are great too.

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    EatDirt

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    4.0(21 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    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.

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