According to an application submitted to the City of Bellevue, CollinsWoerman, a Seattle-based architectural firm, and Cosmos Development, a real estate developer, recently filed a redevelopment plan for the site on the northeast corner of Main Street and Bellevue Way Northeast. Currently residing at this location are OrangeTheory Fitness, Starbucks, […]
Commercial Real Estate
Site Cleared for Vulcan’s Bellevue Plaza Project on 106th Ave
Vulcan’s mixed-use development is now under way as the site has been cleared on 106th Avenue Northeast. The strip mall previously included Toy’s Cafe, Jimmy John’s, and Jiffy Lube. The half-block development is going to feature north and south towers that are 17 stories, and a middle tower that is […]
Specialty’s Cafe & Bakery to Close in Bellevue and Nationwide
Specialty’s Cafe & Bakery is closing all their locations after being in business for 33 years. According to the Specialty’s website, the pandemic has “decimated company revenues.” The company’s last day in business will be Tuesday, May 19th. Specialty’s Cafe, located in City Center Plaza at 500 108th Ave NE, […]
Kemper Freeman Suggests Bellevue Collection Could Open as Early as June 1st
The longtime CEO of Kemper Development Company, Kemper Freeman, was recently interviewed by Puget Sound Business Journal to discuss reopening plans post COVID-19 for his Bellevue Collection properties. This include Bellevue Square, Bellevue Place, Lincoln Square North and Lincoln Square South. In the article, Freeman predicts that The Bellevue Collection […]
Amazon Reportedly Leases Space at WeWork in Bellevue
Amazon currently has over 3.0 million square feet of leased space in Downtown Bellevue. According to Puget Sound Business Journal, Amazon has also leased space at Bellevue WeWork in the Summit II building on Northeast 4th Street. Newmark Knight Frank, a real estate services company, reported that Amazon occupies floors […]
Indian Restaurant to Open in Bellevue at Old California Pizza Kitchen Location
An Indian restaurant, Kushi, is planning to open at 595 106th Avenue Northeast. California Pizza Kitchen previously occupied this space.There will be new kitchen equipment, serving area, seating, bar and restrooms, according to the City of Bellevue permit. According to owner, Oliver Bangera, who owns the restaurant with wife Gita, […]
Paggliaci Pizza Moves on Main Street in Bellevue
Pagliacci Pizza recently moved to a new location in Downtown Bellevue. It is now situated at 10600 Main Street, next to Rite Aid, blocks east from where it was before. We reported in April 2019 that according to a City of Bellevue Application for Design Review, a new condominium project […]
Drive Thru Boba Shop to Close in Downtown Bellevue
“Drive Thru Boba & Ice Cream”, located on Northeast 4th Street, is closing its doors permanently on March 14th. The boba shop opened eight years ago, offering fresh-brewed teas, coffees, hand-crafted ice creams and snacks. According to a Facebook post, the owners, a husband and wife, are closing their store […]
New Cocktail Lounge Opening on Main Street in Bellevue
A new cocktail lounge is opening in downtown Bellevue on Main Street, Rouge Cocktail Lounge. Slated to open this April, the speakeasy-style bar is located at 10204 Main Street. Rouge Cocktail Lounge is pulling inspiration from a classic French bistro design with vintage charm. The space will incorporate unique details […]
Chipotle Opening at New Development on 116th Ave
Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open at “Bellevue South”, the new development on 116th Avenue Northeast and Northeast Fourth Street. The building is across the street from Trader Joe’s and REI, and next to Home Depot. The fast casual restaurant serves Mexican-inspired foods like tacos and burritos, using high-quality […]