Third Culture Coffee

Really good avocado toast, pasties and coffee! The rose matcha is my favorite but I also love the New Orleans iced coffee. Great place to stop for a lunch break or a hangout spot! Everyone is super nice and atmosphere is wonderful. We also had one of their samosas and wish we got more, they were so good! Oh and can’t forget the amazing butternut squash soup, best butternut squash soup I have ever had!

Absolutely loved their rose cardamom special latte. The cafe vibe was pretty good too. Would definitely visit again when i am in town.

I was literally downing that rose water honey matcha latte - it was so delicious. Holy moly. I appreciated that the foam was thick on top and creamy - not the airy kind that just dissolves. I probably finished this in like 3 minutes. I would lick the inside of the cup if it was socially acceptable.

Came in for a quick coffee but found that there was a long line to place orders. It took us about 20 minutes before we were at the head of the line - recommend coming in early to avoid this situation. We ordered a filter coffee, New Orleans coffee, avocado toast and chocolate croissant - everything was pretty good. Filter coffee could definitely be better and doesn’t quite reach Indian standards - it’s just not as strong as it should be. The hot sauce on the avocado toast is just *chef’s kiss*.

My husband and I recently visited 3C Café in Bellevue, and it was an absolute delight! I ordered the cappuccino with rose syrup, paired with a slice of pistachios rose cake. The pistachios rose cake was delicate, fragrant, and beautifully garnished with rose petals—a perfect complement to the coffee. My husband had the Moroccan mint tea, which was served in a generous portion, enough for two people to enjoy. The ambiance of 3C Café added to the experience, with a calm and cozy atmosphere perfect for an intimate coffee date. My only grievance is that this place is a bit more expensive than usual coffee places. Highly recommend this spot for those looking to try unique flavors and enjoy a warm, inviting café experience!

Update 8/1/25: I brought in my husband this weekend to give this coffeeshop a new try, to our humble surprise, the batista who helped us was incredibly warm, well spoken, and made me the best coffee. My husband was also a huge fan. The art in the shop was vibrant and eye catching, the batistas seemed to be joyous and very talented art on my husbands latte. Thank God!! Keep up the great attitudes!!! _______________ I don't usually leave bad reviews.But I came into this coffee shop after seeing how nice it looked on the inside on google. The young woman behind the counter was so dry, emotionless, didn't want to give me recommendations... While waiting for my latte I asked her what type of beans that they use for their espresso.I dont think she heard me becuz she didn't answer me and maybe act like she didn't hear me , but then she looked up so I asked her again to what she told me "the same ones that we always use" Disappointed with overall experience. The coffee tasted a most sour with a super bitter after a taste. I will not be recommending this coffee shop to anybody in the area

Third Culture Coffee – Bellevue Downtown I recently attended a Fashion Connect event here as a VIP guest, and the experience was nothing short of amazing 🙌🏻🙌🏻 The café was buzzing with full of energy and good music, beautifully set up with stylish decor, great lighting, and a live DJ that gave the evening such a vibrant and upscale vibes. I enjoyed a light evening snack and a really good cup of coffee too, everything was fresh and flavorful. The team was welcoming and professional, and the whole setup made me feel truly appreciated as a guest. The location is perfect, just a short walk from Downtown Park, and parking was super easy, which made the experience even smoother. Whether you’re attending a special event or just stopping by for coffee, the ambience is fantastic and filled with character. This was my first time at Third Culture Coffee, and I’m already planning to visit again. It’s a wonderful spot for great coffee, culture, and community!

They offer a unique selection of coffee drinks that you don’t find everywhere. I was also very impressed with their excellent customer service. Highly recommend this place if you’re a coffee lover like me!

Being an adventurer , I love the variety of coffee they offer. Today I tried the mushroom coffee. Quite good. A little pricey $7.5 but the experience was very good. The barista was well versed in coffee art. Love the parking validation since it's not easy to park close to the park. Atmosphere was inviting. Would be back. Recommend it for people who enjoy variety of coffee options.

This is a unique place with good coffee, average food, and below average customer service. I tried the rose honey matcha, cardamon rose latte with oat milk and a Vietnamese coffee. I really enjoyed the tea, and thought the cardamom rose was nice as well - with a bit of biting flavor that was overall quite pleasant. The Vietnamese coffee was served in a unique dish and, while not my favorite, it certainly didn't disappoint. The avocado toast was very heavy on avocado, and I said yes when they asked if I wanted hot sauce and, in retrospect, I should have declined. It didn't help the flavor, and the avocado was a bit heavy and too much for my liking. The grilled cheese with ham was better and had lots of goopy cheese on it, but I tend to be disappointed when the chips added are a store bought bag of chips rather than something more store made. The chips were ok but for their price point is rather buy them at the store than be served something a little less unique. The service was lukewarm at best. They did the basics but not overly friendly and without a smile. Most notably, when I ordered the grilled cheese with ham sandwich I mistakenly asked for a ham and cheese sandwich. She told me they didn't have ham and cheese sandwiches. So I re-looked at the menu board and said it looked like you could order a grilled cheese and get ham on it. She confirmed that was true, so I asked for that instead. Maybe those are two different things, but I would have hoped to not have had to be so precise for such a simple request. It's a cool vibe place in a cool vibe area, but not sure I would return.

Impressively unwelcoming service. So on a rainy morning, I go in for comforting overpriced $7.10 oat cappuccino. But that's okay, bc at least it's a well executed cap.. and the cafe is pretty full with every table taken... so I grab an empty seat by the bar/window (pictured) and one of the baristas takes the time to promptly kick me out of the seat insisting that "the entire bar and 3 empty seats must be kept empty bc they're "staff seating". Literally nobody is sitting there, it's a busy day, so folks are working... so what I'm being told is that all 3 seats at the window cannot be sat in bc their bags need a chair... and the seating of their bags is more important than the seating of their paying customers. As I point this out, she remains insistent that I need to get up bc the seat next to the empty seat I sat in has a bag sitting in it. I would've walked out on the spot but I'd already paid $8 (tip) for this cap so I was going to finish it. Included is a photo of the semi roped off area bc it's more important for their bags to have seats than their customers.

Loved their seasonal cardamom rose syrup with my latte! Rich and creamy, just the right hint of rose. Unique and special.

Nice servers and good coffee. Freshly made matcha too Beautiful area to walk through vwey safe and tranquil

Excellent coffee and atmosphere. I come here often to study. Also very walkable to other parts of Bellevue.

Had to stop in here because of the consistently good reviews. We had the Caffe Greco and Honey Rose Matcha in large sizes and they arrived in some solid glasses, perfect if you're drinking them inside. Both drinks tasted great. If you like your espresso on the stronger side, an extra shot is needed. We hung out for about 90 minutes in a couple of cushy lounge chairs. The place has a good vibe, plenty of outlets for plugging in your devices, and plenty of seating in various configurations. The place does get loud when it's full. Depending on the time of day, be forewarned if you want a quiet conversation.

We two stopped for coffee and a pastry. COFFEE: 4.5. Excellent Cafe au lait (decaf with soy milk), and excellent Americano. CHOCOLATE CROISSANT (aka PAIN AU CHOCOLAT): 4.0. Nicely airy with a good amount of chocolate. SERVICE: 4.0. No issues. AMBIANCE: 4.0. Inoffensive atmosphere. Indoor and sidewalk seating. Many people camped at the tables with PCs and a cup of joe. High industrial ceiling. Music at very low volume.

Absolutely love love love this place! Such a cute cafe in the heart of downtown Bellevue, next to the park. Lots of indoor seating (including a swing!!) and open late, making it the perfect stop before a morning or evening walk. All the treats are internationally influenced and inspired by the founder's own journey being exposed to different cultures. During my visit I had the opportunity to meet the owner, who was so kind and passionate, and tried a variety of treats/drinks! Drinks: - Oat Milk Japanese Rose Matcha Latte (Matcha is a tough ingredient due to its pungent properties, but this drink was perfectly subtle without a musty essence, indicating that it was prepared correctly) - Almond Milk Chagaccino Mushroom Coffee (yes, you read that correctly! This is made with Chaga mushrooms which were used medicinally by Siberian tribes back in the day. This drink had a slightly wood-y essence but was also reminiscent of a regular cap) - Indian Filter Coffee (as someone who grew up in an Indian household this made me feel at home/India. What makes filter coffee so yummy is the chicory root, which gives it a nutty and almost caramel-like aroma) Pastries/food: - Budapest coffee cake (I usually don't like raisins in dessert but they actually added a lovely burst of sweetness to the tender coffee cake. I would've preferred Craisins bc I like the sweet and tart combo but this was still yummy) - Indian Samosa (and it was vegan! I, + my lactose intolerant tummy, was soo pleased to hear it was DF! Super impressed by the texture & buttery flavor of this vegan pastry) - Pistachio Rose cake (reminded me of my visit to Turkey where I tried a ton of pistachio desserts! Slightly crumbly & would be a good tea cake) - Turkey Pesto sandwich (just YUM. Sun-dried tomatoes, fresh pesto, perfectly grilled sourdough. Most importantly, all the ingredients were pronounced in each bite!) Overall, I highly recommend a visit here if you want to travel without actually traveling!

While beverages were of high quality (we got the Indian filter coffee and masala chai) it was too expensive for the quantity! The samosa was burnt and salty! No parking as well.

Cute cafe in downtown Bellevue. The menu is pretty unique, serving a variety of "cultural" drinks beyond the usual cup of coffee. I ordered the Japanese rose matcha latte which had a good amount of rose flavor, and the pistachio and rose cake which was raves about in the reviews but I thought was just ok. There is limited seating inside the cafe and it can get crowded on the weekends. Street parking

Super cute local café with plentiful options for coffee and non-coffee drinkers alike! Came on an early Saturday morning and it was nearly empty, though started to fill up around 9. Service was fast and very kind, I felt right at home! Also, amazing indie playlist!! Recommend the squash bread (kind of like pumpkin bread) and the chai. The rose flavor was pretty strong, so I would go for regular next time. Feeling highly caffeinated... Note: they don't take cash!

This has been my go-to coffee shop! The space is so cozy and I love the fact that it's walking distance from the park and downtown. Parking is validated for a couple hours in the lot underneath the building which was nice. The drinks are super unique and high quality. The baristas are also so kind and helpful! Nothing but great things to say.

Unique coffee place with beautiful decor inside. Has a touch of Indian culture to it and has a wide variety of coffees from different cultures, even tea! I saw Indian filter coffee on the menu too however didn't try it out this time. I ordered the lavender latte and macha rose water latte. The rose water smell was heavenly and coffee looked so appetizing. However, even when requested extra hot to the barista, both the coffees were cold and were not strong enough - maybe have to request two espresso shots next time.

Very cute coffee shop!! There is lots of seating although it seems as if it is a common meeting place so there was no where for my friend and I to sit. Coffee was great but did take a while to be made. They do have a very expansive menu with different types of coffee/drinks so it's a great choice if you're looking to try somewhere unique.

The coffee was amazing and I love the fact that they are coffee from all over the world. Airy ambience and bright interiors This coffee shop gets super busy over the weekend so don't except that you'd have a nice corner for yourself. Overall love the coffee but since it gets too crowded I'd avoid this one over the weekends

This place gets packed during peak times; it's fairly small inside. The New Orleans iced coffee was good!! I'll be ordering this again when I come back.

Amazing little spot!!! Loved it! I ordered a mocha and avocado toast. Both were delicious! The mocha was probably one of the best I have had! The avo toast was amazing also...they add a little spice on top!

Unique ambience, great not too spicy or sweet masala chai. Good service. Would come again...

I've been going here for the past 5 years. The coffee has always been consistently good and vibe is so chill. Could stay here for hours and not be bothered.

Rude waitress doesn't allow customers to sit down at a desk near the counter. The shop was full of people using random items to hold seats. There were only two near the counter. We tried to sit down, but the waitress just shouted at us saying that's for employees only...... terrible place with over priced tea. No more visit

Very unique coffee place with coffee from the world. I like to try new types of coffee here. The decoration here is great! Great place for talking, doing some work or just relaxing.

This place has a great location a stone's throw away from the park! The first time I went, it was so hard to pick what baked good to get because they all looked so good! But I ended up getting the pistachio rose cake and a cardamom latte. The cake was a little sweeter than I'd prefer, but it was still tasty. And the latte was lovely. I went back a couple days later with my partner and got the matcha, avocado toast, and cookie. The matcha was delightful and the cookie was great. The chili oil added a nice depth of flavor to the avocado toast! The tables felt a little crowded (to me, at least). But if you can snag one of their armchairs, do it because they are quite comfortable! Or if you're by yourself, get one of the stools in front of the window and then you can people watch.

Very cute little spot. I needed a place to study with a snack. My sandwich and coffee were good. There isn't a lot to space for seating, it was really busy and crowded (Monday @4pm). I looked up a few spots in Bellevue to study and grab a bite to eat but so many closed at 5pm. I came here since it said they didn't close until a little later. I would have definitely enjoyed it more if it were more spacious and less busy. It was super Loud so not much like a cafe style study spot. If your going to meet with friends it works. It's just the seating is very close together and a lot of young (college age) people there to hang out and talk. Which is great! I wouldn't go back though unless I happen to be super close to it and in the area to meet up with someone. *be careful with the bathroom it might be fixed now I guess but when people where going to the bathroom they were getting locked in until someone from the outside opened it. They had a cute couch set up towards the back that looked comfy and enjoyable on a non busy day.

A beautiful place with a chill vibe, filled with busy digital nomads, staffed by super pleasant servers, the only thing that Third Culture Coffee is missing is good coffee. I roll with an espresso shot, for my first try, to get a sense of the coffee, without it being diluted, or doctored up. The mouth feel of the shot, up front? Robust, with a leathery aroma, notes of cherry and leather in the beginning of the sip, then this overwhelming BITTER. That can be from a poorly calibrated machine, but, if you let the shot sit, that acid will sink to the bottom. Here, the acidity actually becomes overwhelming as it settles. That seems to be the roast. Maybe the beans are a bit too green? Anywhere else? About three stars. In the Seattle area? A generous TWO. It has all of the perfect elements of a coffee house. Hopefully they'll get the coffee down right.

5stars for the ambience and the amazing fusion menu. It was nostalgic to see filter coffee right in the heart of Bellevue downtown. I was so curious to know their history and the rest of the menu. It was fascinating to see items like - Haldi Doodh, Indian Filter coffee. My picks: Filter coffee Rose cake Dont miss the Rose cake. A flavorful cake with an amazing frosting which reminiscences Indian culinary expertise.

Favorite spot to sit and study with a London Fog or coffee. Noise can be a bit much, especially if by the swing that creeks under too much weight.

How I heard of this place: Somehow, I had come across this cafe and bookmarked it on Yelp, but it wasn't until my sister and I were exploring downtown Bellevue that we came across it. We love the name and felt it was inclusive of our experience, so we decided to give it a go. Type of cuisine: Coffee and simple pastries. Ambiance: A great setting, just outside of the Downtown Bellevue Park, Third Culture Coffee offers patrons the opportunity to stop in for a drink before (or to take away) walking around the park, enjoying the weather. The space is modern, with clean lines, dark wood and novel seating, including a bench-like swing suspended from the ceiling. One finds mostly millenials strewn about on their devices, conversation non-existent. What I ordered: I selected a mocha, which was smooth and topped with a foam smile. My sister ordered the flight with one shot of espresso, a macchiato shot, and a tiny americano - none of which had a flavor that could be enjoyed. The milk/foam of the macchiato helped salvage at least one shot for her/our satisfaction. What I loved: The ambiance and presentation of the space, itself. The location. Why I loved it: It's convenient for park access, and the idea of welcoming third culture kids. Cost: High

Wonderful. Coffee, service, Chai selection, ambience. Morning through evening. Highly recommend.

Really cool coffee spot with a pretty extensive menu of coffees and drinks from different cultures (i.e. vietnamese coffee, indian, japanese matcha). The drinks and rose scone/cake that we got were amazing. Ambiance-wise, it's a really interesting and cool spot but it felt SO loud on the rainy day that we showed up because the sound insulation is really not great. Will definitely stop by for another drink but hopefully on a less busy day. it's also right by downtown park, so parking can get tricky.

Their coffee here is great. They offer selections from a few parts of the world and their espresso is top notch, so no matter what drink you get they've got that going for them. Their pastries are also really tasty, I got the plain croissant and it was.. a plain croissant but it hit the spot. Service was kind quick and got me to work on time. The ambiance is calm and cool but the seats were just a little uncomfy

What an adorable coffee shop in downtown Bellevue! I ordered a morning bun and an Indian coffee (on the recommendation of a friend). I appreciate all of the interesting types of coffees offered at Third Culture, and the Indian coffee was tasty though on the small side (I like a lot of volume of coffee). There are a number of tables inside and people working, so it could be a good remote work spot. The morning I was there, there was only one person behind the counter so it took a little while to get coffee. Street parking was easy on a weekday morning.

Coffee is pretty good. The iced caramel latte is my usual for any coffee place I visit. I also liked the rose pistachio cake and i tasted a little hint of lemon which I really like! My only complaint is the restroom for customers only rule!

Cool coffee shop with plenty of options. For this visit, I had the Afogato which consisted of a scoop of Vanilla and a shot of Espresso! It was yummy and gave me a good kick! I was pretty awake on this last night in Bellevue and when I finally fell asleep, it was time (4am or 7ET) to turn my laptop on for my normal 8-hr (12p or 3ET) prior to catching my flight back (4pm or 7pmET) to DC! Got in at 11:59p and yet I was still awake! What a thrill, indeed!

Super nice staff that are helpful but the coffee is just okay. I ordered the New Orleans iced coffee and the Vietnamese iced coffee and the New Orleans coffee was great but the Vietnamese iced coffee felt watered down. The shop is super cute and has local art and a swing inside of it. If you're in the bellevue app, you can check it out. They also have happy hour 4-6 on Friday's!

I would give it a 4.5, because to make it 5 stars it would need more outlets, but other than that, I really like their menu selection definitely gotta come back to try other unique-sounding drinks. I also really like their chili oil avocado toast. It's a great spot to study, It does get busy though so I would recommend coming early.

YES for the coffee. Must try at least once. I love their menu variety, featuring blends from different countries and regions - I don't know any other place that does this. I was disappointed they they no longer have kaya toast (is there any other place in WA that serve it?). The rest of their food options are ok. I thought this place would be bigger, but it can only hold about 5-7 people working independently before sitting awkwardly close together, but it is a comfortable atmosphere. The shop is somewhat hidden behind Molly Moon's and is right across the street from the park.

I try to give this place a chance every time I get my hair done across the street but I'm always left disappointed and feeling robbed. It's so overpriced for mediocre drinks, tiny cup sizes, and service that seems like they rly don't want to be there. The ambiance in store the store is nice tho and they have gluten free options!

Went to Third after lunch with a friend and it was pretty packed around 1pm on a Friday but we were able to find a seat. I ordered a coffee and it was pretty good. Overall it is a cute cafe and I would come back. Just be mindful there isn't much seating.

A place for the coffee connoisseurs - really on-point pour over with balanced flavor, layered notes and a mild aroma that just filled your nasal cavity. Think I'm going to buy some beans from here. Great space and ambience as well! I really liked my blueberry scone too.

9:30 am Saturday first time customer walked over from the Bellevue park. Barista was busy looking on her computer. I waited until finally I said hello. I ordered a tea and because I was walking, happened to bring cash. She said, " I'm sorry, we don't accept cash." I said, oh bummer -alright and walked out. Years in customer service myself It just takes one kind act to have a new customer and keep a good customer! I won't go back.

After seeing rave reviews about this place, I was excited to stop by and try out their menu. It was lively inside on a weekend afternoon, but the line was short and the service was quick. It definitely feels like a nice cafe to do work and hang out in. As a note, it seems like their menu changed recently and they are no longer serving Kaya Toast, among with some other old menu items. Haldi Doodh: I was pretty disappointed in this. It tasted just like plain, warm milk. There was little to no turmeric flavor, I had to peek inside the cup to make sure I wasn't just drinking plain white milk. For a price of $6+ and the small drink size, I was expecting more flavor and a better quality drink.

This coffee and tea shop has a swing and a wicker bench that gets one's attention when dining in. They offer limited baked goods and removed the toasts due to COVID. The Vietnamese coffee wasn't too sweet and the Ginger Chai Tea Latte was flavorful. Both drinks were perfect afternoon pick-me-uppers. Wife forgot to bring a mask and the barista gave her one which was nice.

Close proximity to downtown park, makes for a nice visit on a chilly day. We got the Vietnamese Coffee and the Haldi Doodh and a chocolate croissant. The Vietnamese was okay, but was a little bit sour. The Haldi Doodh was delicious. Very interesting taste with the tumeric but mashes together very well. The chocolate croissant is a standard chocolate croissant, so if you've had a chocolate croissant before, that's what it tastes like. I'll probably make another visit in the future to try out some of the other options on the menu if I'm in the area again. Parking could be somewhat of a hassle? There's a few street parking spots nearby, but I can see those filling up really quickly especially if the park is busy. I just now realize they do validate parking in the Park 88 Building garage for an hour or two on NE 1st St, so maybe try there as well?

I come here for the ambiance and good coffee. I enjoy looking at the local paintings that they show around their walls and I really like the design & swing in the middle of the cafe. They have a lot of different drinks to choose from, the speciality drinks are unlike other cafe's selections, hence the name.I tried the Caffe Greco and it was delicious! My friend got the Matcha and croissant and loved it too!

I love the diverse variety of drinks available from all over the world. The Vietnamese coffee is delicious and the beans are great. I also like the toasts - had mine with ricotta and mashed figs. The ambiance is super cozy and a great place to work at due to the abundance of outlets available. Service is also good. My only gripe is that some menu items seem overpriced

Ordered drinking chocolate/French hot chocolate + croissant. The croissant was buttery and fresh but I prefer a few other places to grab a croissant - 4/5 but was enjoyed! The drinking chocolate was super good though 5/5!! Perfectly sweet, semi-thick hot chocolate - you do have to be a chocolate lover to like this as it is very very rich. Don't underestimate the size, it's more than enough (: The cafe is very cute with a lot of available seating (individual and shared tables, counters etc.). Everyone was helpful and friendly as well!

We stopped by this coffee shop on a weekday afternoon and it was almost full and a little hard for us 4 to find a table... The indoor swing is fun to sit on! I ordered coffee Greco and it's smooth and tasty. I highly recommend Drinking Chocolate- I was so impressed by the texture and taste of it. Semi-thick, strong flavor just like eating chocolate! I have not had this hot chocolate anywhere else!!! The only delta of drink is it's 6.8 and in a small cup, but it definitely made you full because it's really rich!

Still good. But still so dirty on all its light fixtures and ceiling stuff ... let's hope it doesn't fall into tour drink. They have been saying they will get it cleaned soon but that was months ago Adore your finger latte chai. Lattes and cardamom lattes during holiday season but please clean the heavy dust bunnies all over your lights, cords, beams etc Thx.