Cafe Aura

Good: That there is a place close by. Bad: They have rotten eggs in the fridge, the bagels are never fresh, they never are sticked up on breakfast foods, and the owner isnt friendly at all.. Improvements: Maybe a schedule so they can see when they need to toss food and replace it with fresh food. Other: I will not go back to this deli in the future.. more

My office recently moved to downtown Bellevue and I've had a hard time paying city prices for lunch. I'm happy to report that Cafe Aura in my building (Symetra Financial Center on the corner of 108th and NE 8th) seems to be the place. They serve my kind of lunches-- sandwiches, salads and a grill made to order. They even have cookies baked daily which means they are still warm at lunch time . . .mmmm, I love a fresh cookie. Compared to other choices in the area, Cafe Aura's prices are fine. About $5 for a cold sandwich or salad and closer to $3 for a half sandwich. You can't beat that. I haven't ordered too many things from the grill, just a grilled tuna sandwich($5.50) and fries ($1.50 for a small). The sandwich was pretty much how I would make it at home, so I was happy. I'm pretty certain the fries were from the freezer--thicker than McD's, but not steak fries. If you work in downtown Bellevue and are looking for a daily lunch spot, I recommend Cafe Aura. more