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Dote Coffee Bar
500 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, United States
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Dote Coffee Bar
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Ra
Review №1

Open coffee place in a mall. coffee was good. Tried matcha here, it was so good and refreshing.

Ar
Review №2

I didnt like my drink at all, but Ill try it again and update it accordingly.

sa
Review №3

Love that all their different lattes use ganache and not syrups. Really good coffee. Advice: go for 0.25 instead of 2 scoops. It really adds enough sweetness and doesnt overpower the espresso.

Mi
Review №4

Always unreasonably long line and slow service. No vegan food options whatsoever (are we in mid 20th century?). Decent coffee, but frankly not better than Starbucks

ci
Review №5

Their custom ganache based later/mochas are spectacular! I’ve had a lot of Tumeric Lattes but this one if the best with just the right amount of sweetness to balance the bitter.

An
Review №6

I just got a regular coffee. But their food smells so good. If you are working in the square and need a morning snack + coffee please let me know

Tr
Review №7

All the pastries you could ever dream of! Its overwhelming trying to pick just one, or two l, or three. I ended up purchasing $100 worth to take back home and “share” with the family. They could do better by having packing for those traveling, it was a challenge not damaging everything i bought. Had i known they didn’t have proper packaging, i would not have purchased so much.The staff was friendly and service was quick despite the long lines.

si
Review №8

Super cute cafe!

As
Review №9

Unique and well made lattes. House made flavors were great. The staff was really friendly.

Ty
Review №10

Kind of expensive but they are unique and have ganache. Much better than Starbucks and usually less of a line.

Ra
Review №11

Great coffee with excellent service. Good people!

Ni
Review №12

Hands down best coffee bar around. Have never had a bad experience here, not even once. Staff is friendly and coffee is always well prepared. Their Hayden beans are our favorites for making espresso at home. We drive all the way down from Lynnwood periodically just to get their baked goods and buy their whole beans. They are a little on the pricey side, but you are definitely getting what you pay for. Try the blood orange dark chocolate mocha, it is the best.

An
Review №13

Delicious turmeric and ginger latte! They also have plenty of sweets and excellent chocolates!

Fl
Review №14

Really good coffee served by super friendly staff. Interest tranche based lattes worth trying if you have a sweeter tooth including ginger turmeric. Good selection of baked goods & macaroons

Ha
Review №15

Consistent quality and professional staff.

Sh
Review №16

Cute little coffee place, yummy chocolate

Je
Review №17

Waiting on my bone dry cappuccino - hoping for Glorious....... Deep coffee, very deep.

Hi
Review №18

Its a cafe in the food court of the south building of the lincoln square. The servers/baristas are really cool and friendly.The coffee is good, the coffee has deep flavors. Now lets talk about the dote, small tiny little chocolates dotes. They look beautiful with unique patterns on top of them. And they taste delicious. The flavors were really good and balanced.DO GET DOTEs...Enjoy!!!

Pa
Review №19

The best chocolate croissant of my life.

Mi
Review №20

Solid coffee, really gorgeous baked goods, but the matcha croissant actually was kinda terrible. Bitter and a lot of non matcha food coloring inside.

Mi
Review №21

Really good coffee 👍

Su
Review №22

I have ordered the Madagascar vanilla latte. Turned out to be a perfect one for the season.

Pa
Review №23

Very friendly and helpful barista. Apple Tart was perfect in flavor but the apples were mush. Latte was just okay though they mastered their micro foam. Hoping the macarons wow me tonight. Update 4/20/21 The Pistachio Macarons flavor was incredible. I may just be spoiled to Laduree and Bouchon as I have yet to find any as good. But the pistachio I tried from Dote was pretty darn good. I tend to prefer my filling a touch less sweet. I will make Dote a regular stop for my visits to Bellevue!

Mo
Review №24

One of the best tasting espressos and mocha drinks I’ve ever had. The taste is amazing. Friendly staff. Definitely recommend. They have a very interesting selection of signature items on the their menu.

Er
Review №25

I had a turmeric ginger latte w/ espresso (its odd that it doesnt just come with espresso by default?) and that was very good.The green tea biscuits were good, too, even though green tea isnt a type that I prefer.

Sa
Review №26

Decent selection but limited

As
Review №27

Sure, its dang expensive, but also, it takes you to the flavor palace.

Ma
Review №28

The best coffee bar Ive ever been to

Ma
Review №29

Social distancing and friendly baristas

Su
Review №30

I love Dote! The coffee is delicious, the pastries and chocolates are outrageously good and the people are helpful and kind. They always make an effort to remember my drink and name. And I definitely recommend trying anything with the chocolate ganache!

Ma
Review №31

The coffee was very good. I got a matcha shortbread stick cookie and it was good. Staff was mostly friendly.

Mi
Review №32

Coziest place in whole new building of Lincoln Square Bellevue mall. Don’t drink too much of the coffee but they a have a fresh squeezed orange and other vegetables juice.

Ta
Review №33

Amazing place!! Great coffee and yummy pastries!!

Ad
Review №34

Very upscale place. Nice placement for a quick stop to rest between stores on your shopping spree. Staff was kind and totally professional. Good selection of macaroons and other pastries for your mid morning or afternoon pick-up. Coffee was light roast with a smooth and nutty body. Definitely recommend.

Li
Review №35

I love coming here for the burgers. Its a flat burger (I like thick and juicy) but the seasonings and fresh toppings make these good and its always made fresh! The fries and tator tots are always hot and seasoned with just the right amount of salt. The shakes are really good and made with care. Ive tried the cherry fudge and the pineapple upside down shake,

To
Review №36

The hazelnut mocha they specialize in is an ingenious design on the coffee meta. Bakery goods are made in house, perfecto.

Ph
Review №37

Nice spot, good coffee, good service.Wish they had more information about their coffee and their mission/philosophy.

Ka
Review №38

Their coffee is so yummy and the vanilla bean macaroon was just as great. The lady working was very friendly and it’s a shame covid is slowing down business.

Ka
Review №39

Great food and great tasting coffee.

At
Review №40

Really wonderful espresso drinks, exceptionally kind staff, and awesome pastries. What more can you ask for from a local coffee bar?

Er
Review №41

The honey dark mocha was simple and delicious.

Ja
Review №42

A bit pricey, but good coffee and treats!

Ae
Review №43

Ive tried nearly all of the coffees, and theyre all fantastic! Decent price. Really cozy environment for working or meeting with friends. All of the workers are very nice and helpful.

Ch
Review №44

Very good coffee and pastries..nice staff.

At
Review №45

Ordered an almond milk latte. Espresso is on point, however, for the cost, of an 8oz, I felt it was a little overpriced. Granted the location and ambiance is great, I would not go out of my way for this coffee shop. Again, its due to the cost. The drink I purchased was very tasty. The staff was friendly, its a hipster type of place.

J
Review №46

I love the service here. The food is fabulous too. My recommendation is to skip the big brands and head straight here when in Bellevue.

Re
Review №47

These guys are awesome! A little bit more expensive than something like Starbucks, but worth every penny. They also have a punch card that will get you a free drink after 10 are purchased.

De
Review №48

Went here this afternoon for a cuppa. We’ve had their macaroons before when someone brought them home as a gift. We really liked the macaroons then and then we got some this time as well. My child liked the fact that they were sparkly. Today we bought a honey dark chocolate latte, chocolates and some of the baked goods in the case. They were good. We’ll be back.

Me
Review №49

The coffee here was delicious, but the macarons were absolutely divine! I enjoyed my cappuccino - it was nice and frothy without being full of air. My barista was super friendly and I really enjoyed chatting with him. It was a comfy place to sit down and pass a bit of time. I will absolutely be back again.

Be
Review №50

Awesome pastries and coffees in the hear if Downtown Bellevue!

Ap
Review №51

A cute, modern space for all your small coffee/tea shop needs. They also have great pastries and delicious chocolate. Love to sit in here and people watch everyone walking around the mall.

Di
Review №52

Delicious sweets and coffee. A bit over-priced however. Friendly service, beautiful location.

Ch
Review №53

Good coffee and friendly staff. It isnt cheap, but they are making good drinks right before your eyes. I havent been there when the bar is fully in motion, but they sure do have lots of options and machinery to get the job done.

je
Review №54

A family owned business that gives you a European feel. The offer the best coffee, tea, and pastries. They roll out the red carpet and give you relaxed easy feeling 😁

Sr
Review №55

A very nice coffee shop... Unusual choice yet very tasty. They have some amazing desserts and their turmeric Ginger latte and honey dark moch are really good. I take away one star only because they are expensive $$.

St
Review №56

Delicious chocolate mousse and coffee. The chocolate mousse is a bit pricey, but worth it. I go here to get my chocolate fix. Casual and friendly staff.

Ke
Review №57

Delicious coffee, and meticulously crafted treats. Its always fun to see what new pastry or chocolate concoctions they have set out each day. Service is very friendly and personable.

Me
Review №58

In an area full of great coffeeshop they should be doing a better job with their espresso drinks

Je
Review №59

Friendly staff...Nice flavor to the coffee, not to roasted or bitter. The affagados are off the hook! They put them in a tiny jar you can take with you (or shake up)! Best coffee in Bellevue so worth checking out.

Je
Review №60

I love Dote. It has a European feel with class. They have great pastries and sandwiches. The owners have made this cafe with a very special touch.

Ch
Review №61

The Bellevue Firefighters Foundation has been working with local businesses to help get food to those in need on the Eastside. The whole team at Dote has been FANTASTIC throughout our campaign - getting carafes of outstanding joe out to folks on the frontlines of the COVID pandemic. Their assistance with large orders and their generosity of spirit at this challenging time is to be roundly commended.Thanks so much!!Charlie KimballBFCSF President

Ch
Review №62

Must have been an off day, but what a disinterested team. Coffee is meh and the macarons were not special, but the service is what truly made us want to cancel our order. Bummer too because the presentation and actual product offerings were very enticing.

Mo
Review №63

Great coffee. Great vibe for meeting friends or catching up on work.

Sa
Review №64

Best coffee in Bellevue! I am so happy this place opened up. Their white mocha is amazing, and it’s is made with super good ganache. all their food and desserts are phenomenal, and even though I usually just get a basic latte, it always tastes amazing and comes with art. I would recommend trusting their special coffees if you don’t go there often, it’s a treat that you don’t want to miss out on!

Ni
Review №65

Dote coffee is super expensive. Id probably only go as a treat meeting up with friends.. definitely not every day

Je
Review №66

Fun coffee shop. They aced my dry cappuccino (my litmus test) and they have a great selection of sweets. I loved the tiny chocolate daily dote as the perfect bite-sized treat to go with my mid-afternoon refuel.

Sa
Review №67

Delicious coffee and such beautiful pastries. The everything croissant was so unique and delicious and I can never pass up the dill scone.

Li
Review №68

This is my favorite cafe in the area. Their turmeric ginger latte is delicious, as are their pastries and chocolates. Service is always great.

Ko
Review №69

Pretty disappointing experience. The line was 5 minutes to wait. After ordering it took 15 minutes to get three small hot chocolates. They came out cold and only 75% full. Not to mention it was way over priced and just tasted bland. They price the hot chocolate like a latte, $4 for an 8oz one.

Ga
Review №70

Reasonably priced, and always love everything we have when we stay at the W. Wife is addicted.

Hs
Review №71

Nice place to hang out and enjoy with friend. Great Coffee.

La
Review №72

This is the single greatest coffee place of all time. I dream of dote. G.O.A.T.

Ri
Review №73

Dote has crafted beverages and amazing pastries/treats. Sarah is extremely nice and did a great job of hiring some very service oriented talent who serve great product.

Ja
Review №74

The coffee is a definite 4 stars, but the service and accuracy of this place is much less. Every time I’ve ordered pastries or macarons, the server manages to give me the wrong flavor or someone else’s order. She appears to get frazzled easily whenever a lineup starts at the counter.

Mi
Review №75

TIP: Dote is a great spot for coffee meeting early mornings, lots of open seating inside the coffee shop and outside the main area. #localguides #coffee

Aa
Review №76

Very good coffee and pastries, expensive though. The scones are very good; however the breads and cakes are very bland except for the icing or frosting. The staff are not the most friendly and not very welcoming, so if you can put rudeness aside, decent place for coffee.

Ni
Review №77

Good coffee and even better self-made confections!

Da
Review №78

Great coffee and great service. A little pricy but you get what you pay for. ENJOY!

Ki
Review №79

Lovely new coffee shop with great coffee and service. Very convenient as a place to work.

Ni
Review №80

The location is awesome. Friendly and very professional staff as well

Da
Review №81

Every time Im in the area I have to come here for coffee. Love it!

Je
Review №82

Expensive. Every time I pass by, I see little flies in their pastry casing which is open too. I asked for if they could do a matcha tea instead of a latte (so no milk, just with hot water) and they still charged it as a matcha LATTE ($5+). Expensive since I also asked for no sweetener - just the matcha and hot water together. The cashiers/baristas are always so cold and dont bother to be friendly.

Ke
Review №83

Great coffee and food ;) should open earlier on Saturday---you lost se several customers this morning. And yes, I have worked morning shifts.

Na
Review №84

My review of this place is based on a Sunday morning visit just a little after their opening time.Firstly, the thing that Dote has going for it is a great location within the new Lincoln Square South extension. The decor has been tastefully done with an open facade and a good seating area.The coffee beans is advertised as curated by Redmonds own Philip Meech.Reading all this, one does want to encourage local businesses.However, the customer service is cold and abysmal. In one of the interviews, the founder Ms Doud speaks about Dote being in the people business and how the company seeks to differentiate itself through its people service.Unfortunately, Dote comes across lacking in this exact department.Go here for the decor, and the ambience. But, do not expect friendly service. Disappointing.

Se
Review №85

Favorite coffee shop in Bellevue! so excited about this addition to the area. House made chocolate truffles too by a famous chocolatier.

jo
Review №86

Good spot for a coffee and shoe shine next door.

Ak
Review №87

Great place to have a meeting and grab some drinks and pastries!

ry
Review №88

Friendly staff, great coffee and very convenient if you work in the downtown Bellevue area.

Jo
Review №89

We got a simple vanilla latte but it was amazing. Perfect in every way.

Si
Review №90

Coffee is pretty decent although no chocolate notes in mocha. The house signature hot chocolate is pretty abysmal, barely any chocolate and tastes like plain steamer.

Mi
Review №91

Had the Chai and the tumeric Ginger latte. Both were marvelous. A little too cold for us, but the flavor was spot on. Will come back.

Uy
Review №92

The matcha croissant there is the best 🤗. The shop is in the food court of Lincoln square shopping mall so the vibe there is chill and enjoyable.

St
Review №93

Its hard to only give this place 4 stars but the coffee could be better and the staff could be way nicer. Really beautiful little shop, love the Mod Bar. But whoever is back there making the food deserves a medal or something. I really loved the Panna cotta. Of course the ganache alone is worth the trip.

Iv
Review №94

Yumm! Most amazing coffee and affogatos. The chocolates with almonds they sell are incredible. Definitely check this place out.

De
Review №95

Great pastries and matcha latte. Service is always friendly too.

Ni
Review №96

We only got a hot chocolate drink, but it was very professionally done and most importantly, with a smile!

Mi
Review №97

Very knowledgeable staff. Great location

En
Review №98

A little pricey but so well worth it, I ordered an iced vanilla latte with soy milk! Sooo good!

St
Review №99

Great custom flavor options, but not needed to have a yummy cuppa here.

He
Review №100

This little spot in the new Lincoln Square complex is great coffee. The mochas with the ganash are stellar! Great folks running the place.

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  • Address:500 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, United States
  • Site:http://dailydote.com/
  • Phone:+1 425-429-3292
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Chocolate artisan
  • Cafe
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–3PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–3PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–3PM
  • Thursday:8AM–9PM
  • Friday:8AM–9PM
  • Saturday:8AM–7PM
  • Sunday:8AM–3PM
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar onsite:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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