30 Best Cafes in Bellevue

“Update: More and more I realize that the ice cream is served in cups so that the center is hollow. Not the first time this has happened. Not entirely sure if this is by accident or design, but it feels like one is getting less value these days. Changing from 5 to 4 stars with a bump down in the service category.

Original review: Love the onigiri, cream filled croissants, and other pastries not to mention the yuzu soft serve on a cone, which I’m a fan of. My only issue is with the seasonal yuzu parfait that is exorbitantly priced at around $17 with tax. For what you get, it feels like it should cost half of that. It would be nice if the staff checked the availability of ingredients before charging as well, but I find the staff professional and very courteous otherwise.“

“Spacious fun place. I like the counter decor with the old school sandwich board and physical letters/numbers. Coffee was good, love it can get it in glass mug. Not exactly my flavor profile. Breakfast sandwich was very high quality. Baked good we tried was good. I liked this place, just felt like they were trying to do a little too much. Showed up in decor, food and drink choices. Worth a try, they have some different specialty drinks.“

“Love this place and its so cute!“

“I had such a wonderful experience at this cafe! the atmosphere was cozy, and the food was absolutely delicious, and reminded me of my home country. I especially want to thank our server, Regina, for her outstanding service. She was so kind, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect for us. Thank you, Regina for making our visit so special. we will definitely come back soon!!!“

“This place is a great place to eat at after taking my daughter to the library across the street. And so easy if you have toddlers. I sit my two-year old on the bench and pull the table a little closer to her, and it's perfect. The owner is really nice and brings her stickers.

Food and coffee are delicious. The chicken salad with miso dressing is really good. Even my two-year-old approves.“

“So amazing. Visiting from virginia. Love this place“

“Great tea and service. Cozy tea shop. Highly recommend 😀“

“I love this place!! Great food, Great service, and Great atmosphere! :) Daily specials with a vast variety of menu items and catering options. Plus, gluten free options as well (which I truly appreciate). Must try one of their many yummy smoothies-They customize the 'lean and green' for me and add coconut water, it is my personal favorite! ;)“

“found a little gem near work. this place has a great selection of lunch menu including burgers, pasta, soup and salad all freshly made. tried the dijon chicken pasta and i ended up licking the bowl clean.forgot to take pictures of the food but outside is a nice courtyard with apparent hatred towards corgis...“

“Bac Sui with Ube drizzle & cheese foam. Beyond delicious & decadent!!“

“Fabulous highly recommend“

“They were very fast, polite, and efficient. My order was on point and it definitely felt lovely for my first experience there… way better than Starbucks… must go again“

“I'm staying at the Hyatt and just came down for my morning coffee. Although I arrived during the morning rush and the line was long, the staff was very communicative about wait times, which I really appreciated. It would be great to see more vegan options in the future, but overall, the experience was positive.“

“Not enough reviews for this place so here I go. Wonderful customer service, delicious coffee, and great breakfast sandwiches. Plus a cute spot overall. Too many cafes in the area don’t open early enough and this place was what my family and I needed while on vacation. Sadly my kids didn’t like the hot chocolate (they had a nutty flavor) but my husband and I thought those too were super good. Ended up going twice during our short stay. So many great sounding menu items and all the chocolates looked incredible.“

“Semicolon Cafe in Bellevue is a delightful find, tucked away near the Safeway in Bellevue downtown. It’s a small spot, so it can be easy to miss while driving by. We usually park at Safeway and walk over, so I can’t comment on the availability of dedicated parking nearby.

The cafe is cozy but has limited seating, so it might be better suited for takeout during busy times. They offer a variety of options, including coffee, shaved ice, and their standout item: sandwiches. The menu leans heavily toward Asian-style sandwiches, though there are other choices as well.

My favorites are the Avocado and BELT sandwiches. The flavors are excellent, fresh, and thoughtfully crafted. However, the portions are a bit small for the price, so if you’re a big eater, consider ordering two to try different options. The coffee is decent—nothing extraordinary for me as I’m not a coffee enthusiast—but it pairs well with their food.

They also serve shaved ice, though I haven’t had a chance to try it yet.

Overall, Semicolon Cafe offers great food in a convenient location. While the prices reflect its downtown Bellevue setting, the quality and experience make it worth it. I highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area and looking for a quick breakfast or brunch. They open at 8 AM, making it a perfect spot to grab something delicious before heading to work or during a break.“

“Caffe Vita is one of my fave coffee shops in the PNW. I love that they are at this mall rather than inferior coffee from major chains. They offer espresso that is superior to many I have tried. Caffe Vita’s lattes and espresso are well done without the masking of syrups. And when they add flavors they do not overdo it by producing extremely sweet beverages like many coffee shops and drive-through’s do. You can tell the owner of this company prioritizes the integrity of the flavor profiles of each roast. That is what I desire every time I purchase coffee. In addition, I have found the customer service to be excellent and consistent from cafe to cafe. Staff is very professional, and nobody has ever messed up my order or prepared a poorly made drink.During the thick of covid in Winter 2020, I was wandering through the mall and saw they left out open cups of water. Vaccinations were not yet prevalent due to us being in a phase where only the elderly and healthcare workers were able to receive it. Additionally, some visitors were not wearing masks in spite of the mandate. These cups were vulnerable to contamination and were very likely to spread covid.Besides my one concern, I’d still recommend this location.“

“Cozy 🫶 Very quiet and relaxing place, good food and good customer service.“

“Avocado toast was yummy! Mainly coffees. Cute place. Very slow service.“

“Atmosphere! Cute place! Will go there again!!!“

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“yummy sandwiches, hearty soups“

“After 1 year, they finally have steamed milk pudding again!!! I recommend getting some sort of topping with the milk tea, they're a bit plain without. Servers have always been helpful and upbeat. I also recommend trying a bubble waffle! The new banana milk one was pretty good.“

“I enjoyed sipping my Coconut Latte, and I will definitely order another Spam Musubi HK sandwich next time we visit Seattle. Wish they had that in Southern California!“

“Dont overlook Spring Cafe. This place is a hidden gem with the Best coffee in the area and a great menu. The staff is very friendly (family run) that always remembers you and greets you warmly with a smile. Very fast service but welcoming if you want to relax, work or just sip your coffee.

My 'go-to' coffee shop. I go here regularly.“

“They serve innovative and fun flavored bingsoo. They certainly don’t skimp. A small can easily feed 2 people. Their Taiyaki isn’t your traditional Taiyaki. It eats like a toasted buttery and flakey croissant so it works perfectly with savory and sweet fillings.“

“A cozy little lunch spot located in the Bellevue business park - serving healthy & yummy lunch food options + great coffee / tea drinks“

“Beautiful ambiance and nice coffe/tea(chai) selections. Great place for vegans who are looking for alternative options with their coffee/tea. Added bonus - they have gluten-free oatmilk. 😊“

“I want to thank the Nordstrom’s Marketplace Cafe. I ordered a huge take out for my son’s surprise Birthday Party. Two weeks before this event I went to a wedding that Nordstrom catered in Oregon. The food was so good that I decided to use them for the Birthday Party.

I wish I had photos for you, but there much going on that I did not take photos of the food and I did not eat much that night either. HOWEVER, the leftovers in the days after was so good. You can tell that they use the freshest ingredients, the tomatoes in the Brusetta was flavorful, the Parmesan cheese-freshly grated, I loved the Caesar salad, we feasted on this day 2 &3 after the event and it was fresh and delicious-the romaine lettuce crisps, but it is the dressing that adds to best tasting Caesar salad. Oh the croutons, quality….easily eaten on its own. People loved the gnocchi. Cafe Marketplace is a hidden gem.“

“Amazing selection and even more amazing food ❤️“