Interested in trying some new spots for coffee or tea in Bellevue? You're in luck: we've found the freshest businesses to fill the bill. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you need a quick pick-me-up.
Mercurys Coffee Co.
13102 N.E. 20th St., Overlake
Mercurys Coffee Co. started as a drive-through stand in Woodinville and is now pouring coffee on Northrup Way (near ARCO) and at several other Eastside locations.
You'll find electronically controlled pour overs, nitro cold brew and espresso, as well as tea and chai. An in-house bakery produces pastries and breads. Need something heartier? There's a food menu consisting of sandwiches, flatbreads, salads, quiches and more.
Free Wi-Fi is available, and flat-screen TVs are often showing sports.
Mercurys Coffee Co. currently holds 4.5 stars out of 10 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Tim M., who reviewed the new coffee shop on Oct. 1, wrote, "It's like a mixture of a super-laid back cafe, modern restaurant and sports bar. Clean, minimalist and an enormous selection of delectable treats, sandwiches, pastries, coffee, etc. The food was good, people were extremely friendly, and the coffee was seriously some of the best I've tried in Seattle."
Jonathan O. noted, "My wife and I have been driving by this new flagship location for months now and are elated that it has finally opened! The quality that we know from the other locations is still here, but the selection now includes pastries made on-site."
Mercurys Coffee Co. is open from 5 a.m.–8 p.m. on Monday-Wednesday, 5 a.m.–9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 6 a.m.–9 p.m. on Saturday, and 6 a.m.–7 p.m. on Sunday.
Woods Coffee
625 116th Ave. NE, Wilburton
Woods Coffee is part of a growing regional chain. It boasts a roastery in Bellingham and a bakery in Lynden, Washington, which provides all the food served in the store.
The new addition features free Wi-Fi, a semi-private meeting space and an outdoor patio with fireplace, the business says on its website.
Caffeinated beverages like freshly brewed coffee, mochas and americanos are on offer. Look for sandwiches like turkey havarti, chicken salad and baked goods to pair with your drink.
Woods Coffee's current Yelp rating of 4.5 stars out of 13 reviews indicates positive feedback from customers.
Yelper Carlos V., who reviewed the newcomer on Oct. 2, wrote, "Love the atmosphere with the whole rustic feel and the wood and metal accents. Can't forget the log bench, leather chairs and of course the fireplaces both inside and out. Last but not least, the food! Natural tasting with organic flavorful eats."
Yelper Jonie L. wrote, "I love that there's easy parking, there's big windows with a lot of natural lighting, and that it's open later into the evening. The coffee shop is pretty big, and has a cute little meeting room too. It's a great place to meet up with a friend or get some work done."
Woods Coffee is open from 5 a.m.–9 p.m. on weekdays and 6 a.m.–9 p.m. on weekends.
Mi Tea
175 Bellevue Square, Downtown
Finally, Mi Tea is a new spot in Bellevue Square for bubble tea.
The China-based chain has more than 1,000 outlets worldwide. It specializes in bubble (or boba) tea that pairs a tea base, like peach oolong and matcha, with a creamy cheese foam topping. You can forgo the cheese, too, in favor of milk or fruit teas.
Yelper Andii S. wrote, "A long line is what first caught my eye. I ordered the cheese-covered taro smoothie based on the sparkling review of another recent Yelp review and I gotta say, I really love it. It's so good! The cheese foam is salty and rich, and they use real taro."
Maxine L. wrote, "I give Mi Tea four stars, based on my delicious cheesy taro smoothie. Sounds bizarre, but I promise it is delicious. The taro was fresh mashed, and just about the best taro smoothie I've ever had, cheesed or otherwise."
Mi Tea is open from 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. on Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m.–7 p.m. on Sunday.
