Matcha Cafe Maiko

The matcha is pretty good for the price but just know that if you're going to try it, the lines get really long on the weekends so try to come in during the weekdays.
The staff is really nice as well jajajaaja

8/10

One of the best matcha places in the Bay Area. I love their softies and matcha drinks. Their softies ante soothing, creamy and not too sweet. I got the matcha float and my friend got matcha vanilla softie. Both were amazing. If you haven’t tried matcha and want to try, I’d suggest this place.

4/5 for matcha boba sundae, highly recommend.

1/5 for the strawberry matcha latte. Absolutely horrible. Matcha poured from a premade pitcher and it tasted like strawberry milk. Don't get any matcha drinks it is not worth it even though the price is lower than most matcha spots.

Incredible matcha softserve! We also loved the ube-jasmine 💚

I ordered a matcha latte and matcha soft serve. The matcha latte was especially disappointing—unusually thick, almost with the consistency of something made from milk powder or added preservatives instead of fresh milk. The matcha flavor was dull and overly bitter, leaving an impure and grainy aftertaste.

The matcha soft serve was notably better with a smooth and creamy texture, but portions are small and, more frustratingly, extremely inconsistent. With how busy the café gets, it’s also difficult to get a worker’s attention to address issues like a remake. While most employees remain friendly, the overall experience is much less enjoyable than it was last year due to declining food quality and chaotic service. Very disappointed, especially given how much this place used to stand out.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ = Solid (1=Avoid, 3=Standard, 5=Can't Miss). Lots of matcha flavor. This location is inside the mall on the second floor. If you can grab a drink during meal times that's typically better than waiting for the rush after everyone is finished and having to wait in line. I personally like the matcha floats because the soft serve makes it so much more refreshing and brings on more matcha flavor. Is it the best quality matcha? Not sure about that, but it is one of the most accessible and will be liked by most everyone!

I keep going back. The matcha is miles ahead in quality compared to the other places in the area. Definitely recommend the matcha caffe or banana matcha latte!

Been a fan for many years and tried pretty much the whole menu. Unfortunately now the matcha tea is watered down and matcha soft serve tastes very light and sugar heavy. You can even tell it from the color of matcha tea and ice cream.
It used to be a strong matcha flavor in both. Very sad we lost another great place to owner greed. Ice cream used to be lush green but now almost white.

Their matcha floats are always the best!!

A must try!

Best matcha latte and lemonade.

Tried the Maiko ice cream and loved it. The line seems to be long but not too bad for the wait.

Good taste! Nothing to complain about.

Skip this place. The portion you get is nothing like the picture. I guess the picture on their menu is only from one side of the cup, since the other side would have been empty. Imagine paying almost $10 and getting a cup that’s only a little over 1/2 full on one side with nothing but air on the other half and the staff playing it off that it’s regularly this way. There are better places to waste your money at then here. Way Overpriced for the portion and taste.

One of the best matcha soft serves in town!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Soft Serve