Microsoft has renewed its downtown Bellevue office lease for LinkedIn, according to a new report from global real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield. The lease covers about 44,700 square feet at Lincoln Square North, Cushman & Wakefield said in its October report. LinkedIn, which Microsoft acquired in 2016, is now […]
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Paris Baguette Bakery Opening at Downtown Bellevue’s Salesforce Tower
Paris Baguette, the bakery-café chain known for its freshly baked breads, pastries, and cakes, is opening a new location in Downtown Bellevue. The café will be located at 929 108th Avenue Northeast, on the retail level of the Salesforce Tower. The space was previously home to Sam’s Tavern, which first […]
Voodoo Doughnut to Open Bellevue Location on October 19
Voodoo Doughnut is set to open its first Bellevue location at 10713 Main Street on Sunday, October 19, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 8 a.m. The new shop marks the company’s 25th location nationwide. The Bellevue storefront previously housed Rudy’s Barbershop, which closed in September 2024 after receiving an […]
Bellevue’s Bravern Towers Face $304M Mortgage Strain After Microsoft Exit
The Bravern office towers in downtown Bellevue are facing imminent default on $304 million in mortgage debt, following the departure of Microsoft from the property earlier this year. The 750,000-square-foot complex, once fully leased by Microsoft since 2009, transferred to a special servicer on Sept. 5, according to a commercial […]
Primo’s Lounge Now Open in Downtown Bellevue Feat. French and Asian Flavors
Primo’s Lounge has officially opened at 1020 Bellevue Way NE in downtown Bellevue. The new restaurant and lounge replaces Stone Lounge, which previously occupied the space before its eviction. The concept was founded by Chris Harris and Chuck Wang as a tribute to their friend Juan “Primo.” They later brought […]
Upscale Retailer La Ree Boutique to Close After 20 Years in Old Bellevue
La Ree Boutique, located in Old Bellevue just off Main Street, will close its doors after two decades in business. The final day of operation is set for September 25, with the store hosting a farewell gathering that evening from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Owner and founder Rachael Nov […]
Healthy Fast Food Chain Joe & The Juice Coming to Bellevue Square
Joe & The Juice will soon open a new location on the second level of Bellevue Square. The space was created by combining two former storefronts: Great State Burger and Starbucks. Great State Burger first opened at Bellevue Square in 2018. It has since closed at that location and reopened […]
Swiss Chocolatier Läderach Opens at Bellevue Square
Läderach, the Swiss chocolate maker known for its handmade treats, has opened its second store in Washington State at Bellevue Square. Located on the mall’s second level next to Me + Crepe, the retailer officially opened with a special chocolate giveaway. The first 200 people to visit receive free FrischSchoggi […]
Downtown Bellevue to Welcome First Dedicated Pickleball Facility This Fall
PickleNation will open a new indoor pickleball venue this October. It will be called the Bellevue Pickleball Club and will occupy a 35,000-square-foot space at 44 Bellevue Way NE. The site once housed Bellevue Consignments, which opened in November 2022 and closed in late 2024. It had previously served as […]
Mendocino Farms Opens in Bellevue Featuring Sandwiches & Salads
Mendocino Farms has officially opened its newest location in Downtown Bellevue. Situated at 10667 Northeast 4th Street, the fast-casual eatery offers a diverse menu featuring salads, sandwiches, and soups. Highlights include half sandwich combos paired with a deli side or soup, sandwiches like the “Not So Fried” chicken, vegan Bahn […]










