*Owner Yvonne Weng stands outside The Screaming Parrots Cafe in Redmond, Washington.*

September 4, 2025
By Madeline Virginia, Photos By Jason Miller

Redmond’s newest cafe has gone viral, and for good reason.

The Screaming Parrots Cafe is a cute, bird-themed shop on Cleveland Street featuring dishes from local owner Yvonne Weng, who carefully honed her recipes over years living in inspirational big cities, from Guangzhou to New York.

The results of Yvonne’s recipes are unique and stunning— menu items like the Soufflé Pancakes, Creme Brûlée Crepe, and Pistachio Latte have gotten some serious attention on social media.

*A Creme Brûlée Crepe served in a cone holder made with custard, cream, and banana.*

*On the left, a creamy Da Hong Pao Tea Latte. On the right, a nutty Pistachio Espresso Latte.*

Yvonne owns The Screaming Parrots Cafe with her partner, Mike Mahmoud, and together they named the cafe after their beloved pet birds. Mike is a fan of coffee while Yvonne prefers tea, so they crafted a menu that features both of their favorites. They source their tea from Japan, insisting on the highest quality possible. You can truly taste the difference— their matcha is some of the best we’ve ever had.

*On the left, a Matcha “Cloud” Latte topped with fluffy banana pudding. On the right, a sweet and earthy Hojicha tea with fresh sugarcane.*

The Screaming Parrots Cafe is the perfect place to try something new, like Hojicha or Da Hong Pao tea. Savory food options like Onigiri and the Modern Shakshuka Crepe are different than typical cafe offerings, but prove to be instant classics.

True to its big-city inspiration, The Screaming Parrots is experimenting with late hours— something not always guaranteed in Downtown Redmond. Right now, the cafe is open seven days a week until 11pm.