12 HRS MATCHA CAFE

$ • Cafe, Coffee Shops, Pet Friendly

About 12 HRS MATCHA CAFE

12 Hrs Matcha Cafe is a fantastic new matcha spot with many fun drinks to try. The matcha quality is amazing and delicious, with some describing it as top-tier in San Diego. Popular drinks include the double matcha for true matcha lovers, the strawberry matcha, the ube matcha latte, the mango matcha, the Einspanner with vanilla foam, and the lavender and earl grey matchas. The ube foam matcha latte is really delicious and satisfying. Syrups and components like the thick strawberry jam are made in house. The drinks are quite consistent, though some note they can be pretty expensive, costing about $9-10 each, and a few feel some drinks don't have a strong matcha flavor.

The cafe is located on a busy street in Pacific Beach, where parking can be a nightmare. The setup is outdoors only with no shaded or actual sit-down area. Service is through a small kiosk, and there is often a line with a 7-8 minute wait, so a visit might be best paired with another errand nearby. Staff are described as sweet, hardworking, and accommodating. While ordering is done via kiosk with limited interaction, the service is quick. Overall, it is a very solid matcha cafe, though some note there are cheaper options in San Diego.