Carolyn K.

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“Lovely little European Bakery & Cafe”

Carolyn K., Tuesday, December 05, 2006

This review is for: Belle Pastry

Belle Pastry is my favorite place for afternoon tea in Bellevue. They have scrumptious cakes - fruit tarts - eclairs and croissants. All baked fresh by owner Jean-Claude Ferré. Where better to pretend you're in a sidewalk cafe in Paris and nibble on a croissant and sip a cup of coffee? Or share a brioche with slathers of butter with a friend? Forget the mass-produced, shipped from somewhere, heavy, overly sweet confections from the grocery store. Indulge instead, in lovingly prepared pastries by a master of the art. Ever tried an European apple tartlet? It's not apple pie where apples are cut into chunks, cooked and then baked in a pie crust. No... each quarter is sliced again into thin slices and fanned out on pastry, brushed with a glaze of apricot jam and I forget what else, then baked, and served with a dollop of cream. One of my very favorites. The Lemon Meringue pie is light and fluffy with just the right touch of tangy sourness. The napoleans light and airy... I'm waiting to see if he ever makes Clafouti!

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“Get the raspberry cream cheese bread!”

by starkfish4 at Citysearch

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The coffee is pretty good, but the pastries are amazing! The staff is always really nice and friendly. A good place to go and sit down in the morning! More >

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“Best deserts in the greater Seattle area, period”

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I am a true connoisseur for good european deserts, the kind for which the sugar is not overwhelming all the flavors. It is the only place in the... More >

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“One of the best pastry in Bellevue ”

by saisy at Citysearch

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Belle pastry is my favorite place to stop by. Pasties and Cake here is excellent and not too sweet. Napolean cake is my fav one, it's crispy... More >

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“Good Pastries, but overpriced...”

by ctac at Citysearch

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I liked to come to that place for coffee and very good pastries. But their prices now are just crazy. I am not poor but I refuse to pay almost $5... More >

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“Excellent Pastry Shop”

by eratosthene at Citysearch

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If you happen to be in Bellevue, definitely stop by this Old Bellevue bakery. They offer an original selection of desserts and croissants, just... More >

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