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Gilbert's on Main - Restaurant

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10024 Main St
Bellevue, WA 98004

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(425) 455-5650
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Gilbert's on Main - Restaurant - Bellevue, WA
Gilbert's on Main - Restaurant - Bellevue, WA
Gilbert's on Main - Restaurant - Bellevue, WA
Gilbert's on Main - Restaurant - Bellevue, WA
Gilbert's on Main - Restaurant - Bellevue, WA
Gilbert's on Main - Restaurant - Bellevue, WA
Gilbert's on Main - Restaurant - Bellevue, WA
Gilbert's on Main - Restaurant - Bellevue, WA
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Best

If you haven't visited Gilberts lately go visit soon. The food is wonderful, fresh and portions are generous. Share a plate… there's enough for 2!...

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The food at Gilberts is awesome but the service can be painfully slow. The sandwiches are massive - made with fresh, top notch ingredients. Breakfasts are OK - there are better ...

Best micro breakfast- 4/18/2008

I love Gilberts on Main. When Steve Gilbert opened his deli at least 10 years ago, he woud stand out in the middle of the street and hand out free bagles to passing cars. He may have taken his life in his hand but in return he has a very loyal group of customers. Last week I was there 3 times just because it is the perfect place to meet someone for an early morning meeting and good food. \r One of the things I have noticed about Gilbert's is that they listen to their customers. Breakfast selections use to be huge- more than anyone could eat and I would always have to hope that my dining companion had the same taste so we could share a plate. A couple of years ago, Steve introduced the ""micro-breakfast"" the menu includes 6 omelets and 6 scrambles all made with one egg accompanied by one toasted bagel . This is a perfect size for me and now I can go ahead an order my favorite with fiery jalapenos and not have to worry about sharing! Pros: Breakfast is great Cons: Lunch portions continue to be huge so come with a big appetite more
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Local charm 4/5/2008

Gilbert's has been my favorite weekend brunch spot for as long as I can remember. The food is always delicious with hardy breads, fresh salads, homemade bagels (try the hot potato pepper) and, of course, more! The staff is warm and approachable and the owner always talks to you like an old friend. If you have little tikes, they'll feel comfortable in this family friendly environment and they can occupy themselves while they wait (not too long) with the books that line the window seat. My favorite time to go is on Sundays when they have live jazz (it'll be busy!) that thumps away the rainy blues. Or if it's summer, you can sit outside and tap your foot in the sun :D If you're looking for a deal, (and a quieter scene than weekends) the weekday morning ""micro"" menu is the best deal in town. A roma tomato, feta cheese, and basil scramble with a toasted made-that-morning hot potato pepper bagel for $5.95 is hard to beat! It's doubtful you'll find this much charm, this quality of food and staff, at this price, anywhere else. Pros: Ambience, food Cons: Street parking more
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Super Sandwiches/Super location/Super atmosphere...pamper yourself a little, you deserve it! 3/29/2008

Fabulous sandwich and warm atmosphere. I had a great experience and would recommend it to any/all visitors to Bellvue, WA. I had the combination cornedbeef /pastrami sandwich and I could only eat half of it. It was just that good. I also had a bowl of matzaball soup that was just as good as it looked. I also met Gilbert and his assistant. We had a great conversation and to tell you the truth...it was like being at home.\r \r Do yourself a favor and stop by. Gilbert will treat you like family.\r \r Gilbert, I'm really looking forward to my next trip back to Bellvue and one of those combination sandwiches with an Arnold Palmer tea...just can't wait.\r \r SRDouglas sends Pros: food/atmosphere more
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Best bagels, breakfasts and service 3/25/2008

My favorite breakfast spot. Great omelettes and sandwiches, plus stellar service and a cozy atmosphere. Don't miss the marionberry and brandied walnut pancakes or the curry and feta microscramble. Delish. Pros: Great weekday breakfast specials more
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best eastside breakfast or lunch 3/22/2008

\r I've lived in Bellevue for 14 years and I love food. My first experience with Gilbert's was in 1997. I was jogging by Gilbert's one morning when a man dashed out of the door running with bagels in his hands towards me. I didn't know if I should run faster or simply take the bagel. Luckily I took the bagel.\r \r Over the years, I have eaten breakfast & lunch at Gilbert's. It's a place that reminds me of a European deli...busy and relaxing at the same time. When I first arrived I was greeted by a very outgoing and quirky man with a cool hairstyle. He would describe each dish with flailing hand-gestures. I remember thinking ""this guy is passionate, humerous and eccentric....and i love it!"". Little did I know, that guy chasing after me with bagels was the same man I have just described! Steve is truly a Bellevue legend and his food is also legendary.\r \r My favorite is the Reuben, piled high with corned beef. Try the famous matzo ball soup. It's all good at Gilbert's. Don't forget that the downtown park is just a block north, so you take a leisurely walk after your meal. Lots of nice shops in the area as well. Enjoy!\r more
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Great personality. Incredible Reuben! 3/9/2008

We accidentally found this. Its in a quaint little area near the water in Seattle. You MUST go in and try the Reuben. It has a little twist to it (no sauerkraut) and some top quality meat. There are also some cool boutique shops around Gilbert's that are fun to walk around in. Great date place for a lunch or breakfast. more
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Great food and gracious owner and staff 2/29/2008

Gilbert's makes it so easy to keep coming back. First, it's in Old Bellevue so for those of us that like the feel of how things used to be, its the last remaining such area around. Remember the roller coaster behind Nordstrom's? Parking is not ample, but I always seem to find a spot somewhere on Main St. The owner, Steve, is great, as is Christina. Steve always greets with a smile. I've seen him walk the floor and thank people for coming in. I have never been disappointed by the food. My favorite is the Reuben. Piled high enough that I usually split it with my wife. The french onion soup is killer as is the apple pear salad. I've brought clients there on numerous occasions and try to get in there once a week. A very refreshing stop compared to the hectic alternatives on the Eastside. Pros: Clean and airy Cons: could be bigger more
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Best eastside Deli by far 2/28/2008

Gilberts always has consistent quality, great food selection and is in a very user friendly area. Old Bellevue has old world charm and a nice variety of shops. Its so much easier to jump in and out of this great place since it is not in one of the malls.The French onion soup and pastrami sandwich are a couple of the favorites that keep me coming back. Pros: good amount of food for price more
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Best Bagels Ever! 2/27/2008

Gilbert's has the best bagels I have ever tasted. The ambience is terrific, feels like it should be in NYC. The staff is also very friendly. Pros: Great food and service - and live jazz on the weekends. Cons: Would really love to order from the table instead of at the counter. more
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Best weekday breakfast value on the Eastside 2/26/2008

WOW! I recently discovered Gilbert's ""micro-scrambles"" and ""micro-omelets."" These lite breakfast options are amazing. For $6 they give you can choose from a variety of mini omelets and mini scrambles, and they'll even let you custom tailor your own. My favorite so far is a cheddar/feta scramble that was recommended by Gilbert's courteous staff. Also included in the price is a bagel and cream cheese. I leave feeling satisfied and without the need to enter into a food coma. I hardly eat breakfast at home anymore. Check it out! \r more
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Not Recommended 7/4/2007

Way too overpriced for the quality of food. It is a Bagel Deli, not a Restaurant. It is Serve Yourself - no waiters. And yet breakfast for two will run you $40+ Pros: Good Bagels Cons: Food Overpriced more
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Disappointed 6/10/2007

I had heard a lot of good things about Gilbert's but was thoroughly disappointed when I was finally able to visit. Everything on the menu was overpriced. The food to cost ratio was way off base. I had the hot corned beef sandwich on rye. The bread was terrible. It tasted like white bread with rye seeds. Very bad. The filling however was good. My partner had one of the omlets. Again, a bit dissapointing, fairly bland. The bagel that came with his meal was good everything else needed improvement. The Bellevue crowd can afford these prices, but they should demand better quality and service for what they get. The meals cost on average $13+ for deli sandwiches and breakfast. Softdrinks were also overpriced at $2.50 for a can. Pros: Bagel was good Cons: price, and quality of some of the other menu items more
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east coast style deli with real character 3/25/2007

I never wandered around old Bellevue much - but now I'm sorry I didn't because I would have known about... more
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east coast style deli with real character 3/25/2007

I never wandered around old Bellevue much - but now I'm sorry I didn't because I would have known about... more
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east coast style deli with real character 3/25/2007

Leigh Provided by Partner
I never wandered around old Bellevue much - but now I'm sorry I didn't because I would have known about this place! This is an old Bellevue favori... more
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it's not worth it 9/29/2006

A lot of people rave about this place but when I went there for lunch, I found myself paying a lot of $ for... more
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it's not worth it 9/29/2006

A lot of people rave about this place but when I went there for lunch, I found myself paying a lot of $ for... more
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it's not worth it 9/29/2006

Tina Provided by Partner
A lot of people rave about this place but when I went there for lunch, I found myself paying a lot of $ for a sandwich and some soup that I didn't ... more
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Best deli on the Eastside 8/7/2006

I go to Gilbert's about once a week. Although it is a little pricey, the begals are great adn the soup is amazing. I recommend this little deli to anyone who doesn't mind paying a couple extra dollars for a fabulous but simple meal. Pros: Food, Location, Speed Cons: Price more
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Terrible Customer Service - Not worth your time 4/15/2006

Gilbert's gets customers because there's few options on the East side. The food is terrible, the place is not clean, the waitline is terribly long, and on top it is over expensive. Not worth your time or money. The owner is incredibly rude, money-oriented vs customer - absolutely NOT worth your time or money. Pros: Nothing Cons: Rude, Expensive, Dirty more
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  • Hours: 7:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. Saturday & Sunday
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: West Bellevue
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