I work upstairs and this cafe has everything you could possibly want and need. Breakfast foods, coffee, boba, sandwiches, and desserts. Service is always quick and the ladies who work there are extremely nice. The mochi muffins are AMAZING. The chicken pesto is my favorite. You can't go wrong with any of the smoothies, boba, or coffee. Boba is a bit on the sweet side so I always ask for less sugar and they're able to accommodate me. So happy to have them in the building!
Micah K.
La Matcha is a hidden gem! I did not find out about them until this year but since then, I've become a regular for their drinks and sandwiches. First off, the service is great. The ladies that run the place are very accommodating and friendly. Sometimes, there's a big rush around lunch so they will tell you an approximate time for when your order is ready. Second, I think any drink that they make is great. I usually get a strawberry banana smoothie (they even do less sugar) or an iced mocha but their passion fruit mixed tea is also delicious. Lastly, their sandwiches are well balanced and hit the spot. Specifically, I like to get the Ultimate Club with extra meat. If you have enough room, I highly recommend the mochi muffins for dessert There isn't a lot of seating but it is what you'd expect for a cafe. If you are craving a nice sandwich or a caffeine boost, give La Matcha a shot!
Elizabeth L.
La Matcha Cafe is a small cafe inside a business building. The parking is horrible here, so parking may be somewhat difficult to find. Once you enter the building, the cafe itself was not that hard to find. There are a few seating/tables inside, but there were a couple of kids sitting inside at the table closest to the counter/register (most likely the owner's or the employee's kids) and they were bickering/fighting/playing around, so it was not the most relaxing little spot for me to sit and get some work done. Not much decent service either - the employees did not seem that happy when helping me, compared with the other customer(s) after me. I tried ordering a jasmine milk tea with boba, but they did not have boba ready - I was ready to wait for it, but the employee told me it would not be ready for another hour (like 12 PM). I found that kind of strange, since they opened at 9:30 AM and close at 2:30 PM (according to Yelp) and they do not have boba the first 2 and 1/2 hours of opening and the last 2 and 1/2 hours before closing. Anyway, I decided to just get the green milk tea with no toppings (they only have boba and lychee jelly for toppings), since I was already there - it was $5 for a small size (she did not ask me what size I wanted or if I wanted any adjustments to the ice/sweetness, so I thought their drinks were not customizable) . I ended up adding 1 matcha strawberry macaron and 1 matcha strawberry mochi bite afterwards, since they are known for their matcha and I wanted to make a fair review - it was $7 for both, but I am not sure what the individual price for each one is because the employee did not turn the screen around for me to see this time). Honestly, I really wanted to like this place because a couple of my friends and I are matcha lovers, and I was excited to try it, so I could bring my friends here next time. Both the matcha strawberry macaron and mochi bite did not really have much matcha taste - it was very subtle and it tasted more like artificially sweeten strawberry with a very light/subtle matcha taste. Anyway, I felt like as matcha desserts, it would be a miss for me. The milk tea was even worse - it tasted like semi sweeten and watered down milk tea - I ended up seeing one of my friends afterwards and she told me that she rarely seen me not finish a milk tea, even when it was bad, so this says a lot. I ended up getting another milk tea somewhere else afterwards and finished that one, but not the one from here (I only drank about 25% of this one). Unfortunately, it was a miss for me and I do not think I would come back, nor would I bring my friends here.
Juan O.
Ever since I started working close by, La Matcha has been a go-to for me! They serve typical cafe food like sandwiches and pastries. They order their ingredients fresh and are generous with their portions. Their drinks are even better. They source their matcha from Japan and you can taste the difference. The best part about La Matcha is their service! They always work as fast as possible even during the lunch rush, and they're always so friendly. They always brighten my day when I come by. They also can do some custom orders if you ask. You should ask for the Art Special if you get the chance, they'll get a kick out of it! Their space is small but it's always clean. There are tables and chairs to eat if you do want to sit down. Other than that, it's more meant as a to-go cafe. If you're around and you want a quick bite, La Matcha is perfect. They'll leave you with a smile for sure :)
Jasmine C.
Got a strawberry matcha delivered to me. It was tasty. Not overly sweet. A little tart since they used real strawberries. Definitely coming back to try their baked goods. Their sandwiches looked good too.
Melissa C.
my go to matcha spot for the longest time. my sister really enjoyed the dirty matcha (matcha with espresso shot) and i always got their strawberry matcha. i personally found this location to be very reasonably priced and really liked how the drinks weren't too sweet. i've tried their macarons and mochi products, they're a great combination with the drink! parking is a tad difficult to find at times but definitely worth if you're in the area. for full transparency: this is an updated post after the owner , Stephanie, reached out to me regarding a concern with cleanliness and hygiene within the store. i genuinely enjoyed their drinks and they were my go-to spot whenever i wanted matcha, so i updated my posting to reflect my overall experience prior to this issue. i also really appreciate Stephanie going out of her way to respond to a concern i had and took necessary steps to resolve the issue.
Christine L.
Check-in on Yelp for free Thai ice tea but it was a small cup with a lot of ice. If I had known I would have just ordered a full size matcha. Croissant sandwich with ham - was pretty good but nothing too special I'd go out of my way for. Parking was confusing at first as a lot of spots say reserved but the parking along the street is free for 2 hours.
Jessica H.
Yum! They are a small little cafe inside a business building (so it is a little tricky to spot). I had their ultimate club sandwich on dutch crunch and it was tasty! It was a little small for the price, but the flavor was quite nice. I found the bread to be fresh and nicely textured (the dutch crunch was soft yet crunchy from the outside bits). Nice combination of meats (ham, turkey, bacon) plus avocado! Their mochi muffins are cute; very squishy texture. I liked their chocolate one the best.
Jasmine F.
So yummy! Thank you for the yummy food :) I got the mango smoothie, the BLTA, and the 6 pack of macrons. They were all so delicious! Absolutely worth the money :)
Teresa Emery
This is a small place a little out of the way; you have to go in the lobby of the life sciences building. We had Thai iced tea, a matcha latte, breakfast sandwich with egg & cheese, and a matcha strawberry muffin. Everything was delicious. The muffin was fresh out of the oven and very tasty, not too sweet, with fresh strawberry pieces. I highly recommend this cafe over the standard coffee shop for drinks and a bite to eat. Only downside is there's limited seating.
I had to come back after the recent yelp experience with them! I walked in after a doctors appointment nearby and just had to come back for their strawberry matcha latte. They are so sweet, I took a long time deciding what sandwich I wanted. Everything is super homey and cute, I would love to come and study there sometime. Definitely coming back for more :) My order: Strawberry Matcha Latte w Oat - This is one of the best matcha latte's I've ever had, because the quality is so good. Turkey Cranberry Sandwich - At first I thought it was small for the price but then my first bite of it made it make sense. It's actually so good and the bread was so crunchy! Chocolate Chip Cookie - Thin crispy and super buttery, really good!
Yoojin S.
After visiting the doctor nearby, this is the perfect treat after! It's located in an office building but it's right at the entrance so it's quite accessible. Free parking all aligned on the street. More of a to-go place. I had a large matcha with oat milk. Too many places have either weak or weirdly floral matcha. Not this place, this is good solid matcha! Their strawberry matcha combo is delightful and well-balanced as well. Ok going with the theme of strawberry matcha... the macaron version is well made! Creamy with strong matcha flavor. They also have mochi muffins which are fantastic as well as sandwiches. Small shop with lots of great options!
Dijia W.
My first time discovering such a wonderful and unique store! The variations of food and desserts they are selling are incredible. Never underestimate how delicious they are based on the size of their cafe! The service was just out of this world, I came there to try their strawberry matcha latte with lychee jelly and drank it all. Then, I ordered their Cobb salad and it was packed beautifully and with enough for me to be nice & filled up! Lastly, the owner of the store just got their freshly baked MOCHI BITES done and gave me one free to try & even heated it for me. My experience here was just surprises on top of surprises! Take my words with a grain of salt, everyone has their opinions but I enjoyed my time here very much, so I recommend everyone to come take your breakfast & lunch bites here!
Lynn Eglan
I had breakfast nearby and was looking for a good dessert spot and found this.I saw the picture of the Easter macarons and wanted to possibly get it. It's definitely cute but a little pricey. I get it takes time to make it, but I didn't really have anyone to give it to that can appreciate it.This place was a little hard to find. It's located in a medical building. The only way I knew where it was, there was a sign outside of the building.The store itself is nice, I'm guessing they haven't been there that long? Decor is nice. I just felt like it was a little cramped.I came shortly after they opened. One of the ladies who took my order was super nice. I didn't get her name, but my guess is she's one of the owners. She was definitely helpful in helping me decide what to order.I ordered:1. Mango matcha latte - I was surprised that it had real mango bits in it. Once mixed together, you can taste the mango and matcha separately, but it was the perfect blend. It's not super sweet, but you can still taste the mango with the matcha.2. Mochi muffins flavors (in order that I like and highly recommend). These were still nice and warm when I purchased it.#1. Strawberry matcha - Has bits of fresh strawberry. Perfect balance of tart and sweet. Consistency of the muffin was light and couldn't get enough of it. It wasn't#2. Pandan- Lightly sweet but didn't have a significant taste.#3. Almond sesame - This was good. It just had a strong almond taste. I wasn't really a fan.3. Macarons (in order that I liked and highly recommend)#1. Matcha Strawberry - my new favorite. Sad, I only got one. It was light and not overly sweet like you would get sick of it at most places. Just like the lady said.#2. Strawberry - I typically go for chocolate first, but this strawberry was tasty. It wasn't the artificial nesquik strawberry flavor, but it was way better if that makes sense.#3. Chocolate - Creamy and not overly decadent or rich#4. Oreo - to be honest, it was ok. Sometimes, I feel that oreo gets played out with so many things nowadays. I couldn't taste it.#5. Can't recall flavor#6. Almond- just like the mochi muffins, strong flavor just not for me.I definitely want to come back and try the sandwiches and other dessert items.Super surprised they had utz chips, I've only found them in the East coast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cupcakes
Lynnelle E.
I had breakfast nearby and was looking for a good dessert spot and found this. I saw the picture of the Easter macarons and wanted to possibly get it. It's definitely cute but a little pricey. I get it takes time to make it, but I didn't really have anyone to give it to that can appreciate it. This place was a little hard to find. It's located in a medical building. The only way I knew where it was, there was a sign outside of the building. The store itself is nice, I'm guessing they haven't been there that long? Decor is nice. I just felt like it was a little cramped. I could see a bunch of containers and boxes, that's all. I came shortly after they opened. One of the ladies who took my order was super nice. I didn't get her name, but my guess is she's one of the owners. She was definitely helpful in helping me decide what to order. I ordered: 1. Mango matcha latte - I was surprised that it had real mango bits in it. Once mixed together, you can taste the mango and matcha separately, but it was the perfect blend. It's not super sweet, but you can still taste the mango with the matcha. 2. Mochi muffins flavors (in order that I like and highly recommend). These were still nice and warm when I purchased it. #1. Strawberry matcha - Has bits of fresh strawberry. Perfect balance of tart and sweet. Consistency of the muffin was light and couldn't get enough of it. It wasn't #2. Pandan- Lightly sweet but didn't have a significant taste. #3. Almond sesame - This was good. It just had a strong almond taste. I wasn't really a fan. 3. Macarons (in order that I liked and highly recommend) #1. Matcha Strawberry - my new favorite. Sad, I only got one. It was light and not overly sweet like you would get sick of it at most places. Just like the lady said. #2. Strawberry - I typically go for chocolate first, but this strawberry was tasty. It wasn't the artificial nesquik strawberry flavor, but it was way better if that makes sense. #3. Chocolate - Creamy and not overly decadent or rich #4. Oreo - to be honest, it was ok. Sometimes, I feel that oreo gets played out with so many things nowadays. I couldn't taste it. #5. Can't recall flavor #6. Almond- just like the mochi muffins, strong flavor just not for me. I definitely want to come back and try the sandwiches and other dessert items. Super surprised they had utz chips, I've only found them in the East coast.
I work upstairs and this cafe has everything you could possibly want and need. Breakfast foods, coffee, boba, sandwiches, and desserts. Service is always quick and the ladies who work there are extremely nice. The mochi muffins are AMAZING. The chicken pesto is my favorite. You can't go wrong with any of the smoothies, boba, or coffee. Boba is a bit on the sweet side so I always ask for less sugar and they're able to accommodate me. So happy to have them in the building!
La Matcha is a hidden gem! I did not find out about them until this year but since then, I've become a regular for their drinks and sandwiches. First off, the service is great. The ladies that run the place are very accommodating and friendly. Sometimes, there's a big rush around lunch so they will tell you an approximate time for when your order is ready. Second, I think any drink that they make is great. I usually get a strawberry banana smoothie (they even do less sugar) or an iced mocha but their passion fruit mixed tea is also delicious. Lastly, their sandwiches are well balanced and hit the spot. Specifically, I like to get the Ultimate Club with extra meat. If you have enough room, I highly recommend the mochi muffins for dessert There isn't a lot of seating but it is what you'd expect for a cafe. If you are craving a nice sandwich or a caffeine boost, give La Matcha a shot!
La Matcha Cafe is a small cafe inside a business building. The parking is horrible here, so parking may be somewhat difficult to find. Once you enter the building, the cafe itself was not that hard to find. There are a few seating/tables inside, but there were a couple of kids sitting inside at the table closest to the counter/register (most likely the owner's or the employee's kids) and they were bickering/fighting/playing around, so it was not the most relaxing little spot for me to sit and get some work done. Not much decent service either - the employees did not seem that happy when helping me, compared with the other customer(s) after me. I tried ordering a jasmine milk tea with boba, but they did not have boba ready - I was ready to wait for it, but the employee told me it would not be ready for another hour (like 12 PM). I found that kind of strange, since they opened at 9:30 AM and close at 2:30 PM (according to Yelp) and they do not have boba the first 2 and 1/2 hours of opening and the last 2 and 1/2 hours before closing. Anyway, I decided to just get the green milk tea with no toppings (they only have boba and lychee jelly for toppings), since I was already there - it was $5 for a small size (she did not ask me what size I wanted or if I wanted any adjustments to the ice/sweetness, so I thought their drinks were not customizable) . I ended up adding 1 matcha strawberry macaron and 1 matcha strawberry mochi bite afterwards, since they are known for their matcha and I wanted to make a fair review - it was $7 for both, but I am not sure what the individual price for each one is because the employee did not turn the screen around for me to see this time). Honestly, I really wanted to like this place because a couple of my friends and I are matcha lovers, and I was excited to try it, so I could bring my friends here next time. Both the matcha strawberry macaron and mochi bite did not really have much matcha taste - it was very subtle and it tasted more like artificially sweeten strawberry with a very light/subtle matcha taste. Anyway, I felt like as matcha desserts, it would be a miss for me. The milk tea was even worse - it tasted like semi sweeten and watered down milk tea - I ended up seeing one of my friends afterwards and she told me that she rarely seen me not finish a milk tea, even when it was bad, so this says a lot. I ended up getting another milk tea somewhere else afterwards and finished that one, but not the one from here (I only drank about 25% of this one). Unfortunately, it was a miss for me and I do not think I would come back, nor would I bring my friends here.
Ever since I started working close by, La Matcha has been a go-to for me! They serve typical cafe food like sandwiches and pastries. They order their ingredients fresh and are generous with their portions. Their drinks are even better. They source their matcha from Japan and you can taste the difference. The best part about La Matcha is their service! They always work as fast as possible even during the lunch rush, and they're always so friendly. They always brighten my day when I come by. They also can do some custom orders if you ask. You should ask for the Art Special if you get the chance, they'll get a kick out of it! Their space is small but it's always clean. There are tables and chairs to eat if you do want to sit down. Other than that, it's more meant as a to-go cafe. If you're around and you want a quick bite, La Matcha is perfect. They'll leave you with a smile for sure :)
Got a strawberry matcha delivered to me. It was tasty. Not overly sweet. A little tart since they used real strawberries. Definitely coming back to try their baked goods. Their sandwiches looked good too.
my go to matcha spot for the longest time. my sister really enjoyed the dirty matcha (matcha with espresso shot) and i always got their strawberry matcha. i personally found this location to be very reasonably priced and really liked how the drinks weren't too sweet. i've tried their macarons and mochi products, they're a great combination with the drink! parking is a tad difficult to find at times but definitely worth if you're in the area. for full transparency: this is an updated post after the owner , Stephanie, reached out to me regarding a concern with cleanliness and hygiene within the store. i genuinely enjoyed their drinks and they were my go-to spot whenever i wanted matcha, so i updated my posting to reflect my overall experience prior to this issue. i also really appreciate Stephanie going out of her way to respond to a concern i had and took necessary steps to resolve the issue.
Check-in on Yelp for free Thai ice tea but it was a small cup with a lot of ice. If I had known I would have just ordered a full size matcha. Croissant sandwich with ham - was pretty good but nothing too special I'd go out of my way for. Parking was confusing at first as a lot of spots say reserved but the parking along the street is free for 2 hours.
Yum! They are a small little cafe inside a business building (so it is a little tricky to spot). I had their ultimate club sandwich on dutch crunch and it was tasty! It was a little small for the price, but the flavor was quite nice. I found the bread to be fresh and nicely textured (the dutch crunch was soft yet crunchy from the outside bits). Nice combination of meats (ham, turkey, bacon) plus avocado! Their mochi muffins are cute; very squishy texture. I liked their chocolate one the best.
So yummy! Thank you for the yummy food :) I got the mango smoothie, the BLTA, and the 6 pack of macrons. They were all so delicious! Absolutely worth the money :)
This is a small place a little out of the way; you have to go in the lobby of the life sciences building. We had Thai iced tea, a matcha latte, breakfast sandwich with egg & cheese, and a matcha strawberry muffin. Everything was delicious. The muffin was fresh out of the oven and very tasty, not too sweet, with fresh strawberry pieces. I highly recommend this cafe over the standard coffee shop for drinks and a bite to eat. Only downside is there's limited seating.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Matcha Muffins
Restaurantji Recommends
I had to come back after the recent yelp experience with them! I walked in after a doctors appointment nearby and just had to come back for their strawberry matcha latte. They are so sweet, I took a long time deciding what sandwich I wanted. Everything is super homey and cute, I would love to come and study there sometime. Definitely coming back for more :) My order: Strawberry Matcha Latte w Oat - This is one of the best matcha latte's I've ever had, because the quality is so good. Turkey Cranberry Sandwich - At first I thought it was small for the price but then my first bite of it made it make sense. It's actually so good and the bread was so crunchy! Chocolate Chip Cookie - Thin crispy and super buttery, really good!
After visiting the doctor nearby, this is the perfect treat after! It's located in an office building but it's right at the entrance so it's quite accessible. Free parking all aligned on the street. More of a to-go place. I had a large matcha with oat milk. Too many places have either weak or weirdly floral matcha. Not this place, this is good solid matcha! Their strawberry matcha combo is delightful and well-balanced as well. Ok going with the theme of strawberry matcha... the macaron version is well made! Creamy with strong matcha flavor. They also have mochi muffins which are fantastic as well as sandwiches. Small shop with lots of great options!
My first time discovering such a wonderful and unique store! The variations of food and desserts they are selling are incredible. Never underestimate how delicious they are based on the size of their cafe! The service was just out of this world, I came there to try their strawberry matcha latte with lychee jelly and drank it all. Then, I ordered their Cobb salad and it was packed beautifully and with enough for me to be nice & filled up! Lastly, the owner of the store just got their freshly baked MOCHI BITES done and gave me one free to try & even heated it for me. My experience here was just surprises on top of surprises! Take my words with a grain of salt, everyone has their opinions but I enjoyed my time here very much, so I recommend everyone to come take your breakfast & lunch bites here!
I had breakfast nearby and was looking for a good dessert spot and found this.I saw the picture of the Easter macarons and wanted to possibly get it. It's definitely cute but a little pricey. I get it takes time to make it, but I didn't really have anyone to give it to that can appreciate it.This place was a little hard to find. It's located in a medical building. The only way I knew where it was, there was a sign outside of the building.The store itself is nice, I'm guessing they haven't been there that long? Decor is nice. I just felt like it was a little cramped.I came shortly after they opened. One of the ladies who took my order was super nice. I didn't get her name, but my guess is she's one of the owners. She was definitely helpful in helping me decide what to order.I ordered:1. Mango matcha latte - I was surprised that it had real mango bits in it. Once mixed together, you can taste the mango and matcha separately, but it was the perfect blend. It's not super sweet, but you can still taste the mango with the matcha.2. Mochi muffins flavors (in order that I like and highly recommend). These were still nice and warm when I purchased it.#1. Strawberry matcha - Has bits of fresh strawberry. Perfect balance of tart and sweet. Consistency of the muffin was light and couldn't get enough of it. It wasn't#2. Pandan- Lightly sweet but didn't have a significant taste.#3. Almond sesame - This was good. It just had a strong almond taste. I wasn't really a fan.3. Macarons (in order that I liked and highly recommend)#1. Matcha Strawberry - my new favorite. Sad, I only got one. It was light and not overly sweet like you would get sick of it at most places. Just like the lady said.#2. Strawberry - I typically go for chocolate first, but this strawberry was tasty. It wasn't the artificial nesquik strawberry flavor, but it was way better if that makes sense.#3. Chocolate - Creamy and not overly decadent or rich#4. Oreo - to be honest, it was ok. Sometimes, I feel that oreo gets played out with so many things nowadays. I couldn't taste it.#5. Can't recall flavor#6. Almond- just like the mochi muffins, strong flavor just not for me.I definitely want to come back and try the sandwiches and other dessert items.Super surprised they had utz chips, I've only found them in the East coast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cupcakes
I had breakfast nearby and was looking for a good dessert spot and found this. I saw the picture of the Easter macarons and wanted to possibly get it. It's definitely cute but a little pricey. I get it takes time to make it, but I didn't really have anyone to give it to that can appreciate it. This place was a little hard to find. It's located in a medical building. The only way I knew where it was, there was a sign outside of the building. The store itself is nice, I'm guessing they haven't been there that long? Decor is nice. I just felt like it was a little cramped. I could see a bunch of containers and boxes, that's all. I came shortly after they opened. One of the ladies who took my order was super nice. I didn't get her name, but my guess is she's one of the owners. She was definitely helpful in helping me decide what to order. I ordered: 1. Mango matcha latte - I was surprised that it had real mango bits in it. Once mixed together, you can taste the mango and matcha separately, but it was the perfect blend. It's not super sweet, but you can still taste the mango with the matcha. 2. Mochi muffins flavors (in order that I like and highly recommend). These were still nice and warm when I purchased it. #1. Strawberry matcha - Has bits of fresh strawberry. Perfect balance of tart and sweet. Consistency of the muffin was light and couldn't get enough of it. It wasn't #2. Pandan- Lightly sweet but didn't have a significant taste. #3. Almond sesame - This was good. It just had a strong almond taste. I wasn't really a fan. 3. Macarons (in order that I liked and highly recommend) #1. Matcha Strawberry - my new favorite. Sad, I only got one. It was light and not overly sweet like you would get sick of it at most places. Just like the lady said. #2. Strawberry - I typically go for chocolate first, but this strawberry was tasty. It wasn't the artificial nesquik strawberry flavor, but it was way better if that makes sense. #3. Chocolate - Creamy and not overly decadent or rich #4. Oreo - to be honest, it was ok. Sometimes, I feel that oreo gets played out with so many things nowadays. I couldn't taste it. #5. Can't recall flavor #6. Almond- just like the mochi muffins, strong flavor just not for me. I definitely want to come back and try the sandwiches and other dessert items. Super surprised they had utz chips, I've only found them in the East coast.