Incredible Destination Desserts Around Seattle to Devour With Kids

FogRose Atelier founder Quyen Dang worked as a civil engineer for 11 years before trading engineering for sweets. “I didn’t tell my parents for the first two years,” Dang said. “I didn’t want them to worry.”

FogRose opened its superchic doors in downtown Bellevue in the fall of 2019. Four months into its operation, the pandemic hit. They continued to take limited special orders for cupcakes and whole cakes, and re-opened its patio for scoops and slices in 2021. There are a dozen liquid-nitrogen ice cream flavors and six cake flavors to choose from.  

Even if you don’t live in Bellevue, these desserts are 100-percent worth the drive. They’re actual works of art. Need another excuse for a field trip with the kids? FogRose is located near three fantastic Bellevue playgrounds: Downtown Park's Inspiration Playground, Meydenbauer Bay Park and Surrey Downs Park.

Dang works with a team of young pastry chefs to experiment with creative flavors. The Vietnamese coffee cake is one of their most popular offerings, but heads up parents, it’s made with actual coffee. For kid-friendly flavors, try the cookies and cream, lychee rose or blueberry lavender.

To buy: FogRose is open for Afternoon Tea (reservations required) Friday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (last seating is at 4 p.m.). The bar is also open  Friday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. for dessert and drinks (reservations are not taken for the bar). Snag two hours of free parking at Soma Towers. 

The patio is open Thursday–Sunday, noon–6 p.m.. You can order online for pickup, and walk-ups are welcome.

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