Bellevue Berry Week
July 18 - 26, 2026
Celebrate the sweetest week of summer during Bellevue Berry Week, July 18–26! This citywide celebration showcases the vibrant flavors of the Pacific Northwest with limited-time berry-inspired menus, desserts, cocktails, and treats from Bellevue's favorite restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and bars.
The festivities begin with Bellevue's first-ever Cake Picnic on July 18th, a berry-themed gathering where cake lovers come together to share slices and celebrate community. Throughout the week, explore exclusive culinary creations, vote for your favorite Belle the Bobcat-inspired artwork in our community art contest, discover self-guided culinary trails, enter giveaways, and find interactive experiences across Bellevue.
Whether you're planning your Berry Week itinerary or looking for the latest contests, participating restaurants, and event updates, you've come to the right place.
Cake Picnic
Bring your favorite whole cake and join fellow dessert enthusiasts for an unforgettable afternoon of sharing slices, meeting new friends, and celebrating all things cake. Past Cake Picnic events have sold out in seconds, so don't wait, secure your ticket before this newly added session fills up, too. This event has two runs on July 18th. The first starts at 10am (SOLD OUT) and then is followed by an additional 2pm event.
This special berry-themed edition serves as the sweet kickoff to Berry Week. After the last slice is shared, continue the celebration by exploring berry-inspired menus, desserts, drinks, and culinary experiences at participating restaurants throughout Bellevue.
How to Paticipate
Make every berry-filled bite count with the VueFinder app! Simply log in, check in at participating Berry Week locations, and register your dining experiences to earn entries for delicious Berry Week-inspired prizes. Better yet, participate in all of our themed food weeks throughout the year to earn an exclusive Visit Bellevue tote bag. It's the sweetest way to explore Bellevue, one stop at a time.
🍓 What to Expect During Berry Week
From July 18–26, taste the juiciest flavors of the Pacific Northwest as Bellevue’s chefs, bartenders, and bakers showcase berries in creative, limited-time specials. Here’s a taste of what’s on the menu:
Bellden Cafe
Açai Bowl
Acai, mixed berries, banana, house cinnamon maple granola, coconut, hemp seeds, and honey.
Bellevue Farmers Market
Farm Fresh Local Berries
Visit the Bellevue Farmers Market during peak berry season to find juicy, flavorful strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, black raspberries, golden raspberries, marionberries, tayberries, boysenberries, loganberries, gooseberries, and more—all harvested by Washington farmers and brought fresh to market at the height of the season.
Bis on Main
Blueberry Patch
Fresh blueberries and basil muddled with house lemonade and blueberry syrup, creating a refreshing, fruit-forward drink bursting with bright blueberry flavor.
Brioche Bread Pudding
Warm, buttery brioche bread pudding topped with seasonal fresh berries, white chocolate, rich caramel, and a dollop of whipped cream for a perfectly sweet finish.
Black Bottle Gastrotavern
Blueberry Peach Kettle Tart with Vanilla Bean Gelato
Local blueberries and peaches with a flaky house-made crust, baked and served in a cast iron kettle, topped with fresh cream vanilla bean gelato.
Duke's Seafood
Blueberry Lemon Drop
Smirnoff Blueberry vodka, fresh lemon, Oregon "Duke" variety blueberries, lemonade, served up in a martini glass with a sugared rim.
Strawberry Shortcake
Lemon pound cake topped with Lopez Island strawberry ice cream, freshly sliced strawberries, white chocolate sauce, and whipped cream.
John Howie Steak
Strawberry Sponge Cake with SolGud Whipped Cream
Fresh-baked sponge cake topped with fresh strawberries and SolGud orange liqueur whipped cream.
Lady M
Dubai Strawberry Mille Crêpes
Delicately layered handcrafted crêpes filled with strawberry and pistachio pastry creams, finished with crispy kataifi enrobed in strawberry chocolate, piped strawberry cream, and chopped pistachios for the perfect balance of creamy textures and satisfying crunch.
Larsen Lake Blueberry U-Pick Farm
Head out and pick your own blueberries, then enjoy local restaurants that turn fresh berries into memorable dishes.
Matcha Magic
Strawberry Matcha Latte
House-made strawberry purée, your choice of milk, and organic ceremonial matcha, served with a fresh strawberry skewered on top.
Mercer Slough Blueberry Farm
You pick blueberries!
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
Strawberry Stracciatella Ice Cream
Sweet cream ice cream ribboned with shards of homemade strawberry hardshell.
Sano
Strawberry Glow Smoothie
One of Sano's most viral wellness smoothies, blending organic strawberries, raspberries, banana, avocado, Medjool dates, vanilla, maple syrup, hibiscus powder, and oat milk. Finished with Harmless Harvest coconut yogurt and a berry collagen shot. Made with no ice, no fillers, and only organic ingredients.
Seastar
Strawberry Panna Cotta
Basil green tea syrup, fresh strawberries, and micro basil.
Summer Berry Shortcake
House-baked sponge cake with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, topped with vanilla whipped cream.
The Bar & Ilo
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte
Chocolate-covered strawberry latte finished with a dusting of dried strawberry powder.
Third Culture Coffee
Strawberry Matcha
Matcha served with our house-made seasonal strawberry syrup.
UG Tea Bellevue
Blueberry Blizzard Smoothie
A creamy blueberry smoothie with a hint of vanilla sweetness, topped with white pearls.
Strawberry Hibiscus Fruit Tea
A bright hibiscus fruit tea with strawberry tang and blackcurrant brightness, grounded in a soft woody finish.
Valentina's Wine Bar
Berry Cake
Voodoo Doughnut
Bellevue Berry Bar
A handcrafted bar dipped in sweet blueberry frosting, covered in crunchy berry cereal, and finished with a delicious strawberry drizzle.
Keep Exploring with Culinary Trails
Every Culinary Week is paired with a self-guided Culinary Trail, making it easy to build your own tasting itinerary. Discover berry desserts on the Berry Trail, hunt down the juiciest crab dishes, or find hidden dumpling gems across the city. For the ultimate foodie journey, follow the Acclaimed Trail, a curated guide to Bellevue’s most celebrated dining destinations, from rooftop sushi to classic steakhouses and ice cream shops.