June 11, 2026
Best Cafes in Toronto With Matcha
Toronto’s matcha scene has matured. What started as a basic alternative to coffee on most menus has grown into a serious category of its own — with cafes using ceremonial-grade powder whisked to order, seasonal flavour combinations that treat matcha as a real ingredient, and at least one spot running workshops so you can learn the difference between culinary and ceremonial grade yourself.
If you’ve ordered an iced matcha latte somewhere and been disappointed by something pale, watery, and mostly sugar, the places below will show you what it’s supposed to taste like. This list only includes cafes with a genuine matcha program based on what people actually report about the matcha specifically — not just the space or the vibe.
TonTon Matcha + Coffee — Liberty Village
The name gives it away. TonTon Matcha + Coffee is one of the few cafes in Toronto that was built around matcha rather than having it tacked on as a secondary option. The coconut pandan matcha latte is the signature — earthy, slightly tropical, and matcha-forward enough that you’re not just tasting flavoured milk. Picky matcha drinkers consistently rank it among the best in the city.
The quality is evident from the sourcing and preparation, not just the flavour combinations. Multiple reviewers describe trying it and immediately knowing the matcha grade was higher than what most places use.
Open seven days a week from 9am, which makes it workable for a weekend morning or a weekday before the day starts. For context on other cafes in the neighbourhood, see the Liberty Village cafe guide.
Hours: Mon–Thu 9am–5pm | Fri–Sun 9am–6pm Price: $$
Wu Wei Coffee — Kensington Market
Wu Wei Coffee (无为, meaning “effortless action” in Taoism) prepares matcha using a bowl and whisk rather than a blender or steam wand. The result is a drink with proper foam and a texture that you can’t replicate with equipment shortcuts. It’s one of the most technically correct matcha preparations you’ll find in the city.
The flavour combinations are inventive without becoming novelty: apple pie matcha, white chocolate matcha, blueberry matcha, coconut cream matcha. What sets these apart from similar menus elsewhere is that the matcha flavour stays present. One reviewer who had recently returned from Japan noted the preparation matched what they’d had there — high praise and not something you’d say lightly.
The space is small and tucked underground, which gives it a hidden-gem quality. It’s primarily grab-and-go, but the quality makes the detour worthwhile. Open until 7:30–8pm most nights, which is later than most other cafes on this list.
Hours: Mon–Thu 10:30am–7:30pm | Fri–Sat 10:30am–8pm | Sun 10:30am–7:30pm Price: $$
Wu Wei is one of several notable cafes in Kensington. See the Kensington Market cafe guide if you want to know what else is nearby.
The Brick Room — Downtown Toronto
The Brick Room (一期一会, “ichi-go ichi-e” — a Japanese phrase meaning “one time, one meeting”) is a minimalist, Japanese-inspired downtown cafe with a rotating seasonal matcha menu that takes the drink seriously.
The approach here is different from the other cafes on this list. Rather than maintaining a fixed menu of flavoured matcha lattes, the Brick Room creates seasonal drinks built around the matcha itself. A recent example was a sticky rice mango matcha with dried mango garnish — the additions complemented the matcha without overwhelming it. Another was the “First Bite Matcha,” a layered drink served with instructions not to mix it, so each sip delivers slightly different notes as you work through the glass: apple, strawberry, cream, matcha, in shifting ratios.
If you have a specific drink in mind from social media, check their current menu before going — it may no longer be available. The rotating format means there’s usually something new, but also means popular drinks have a shelf life.
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm | Sat–Sun 9am–5pm Price: $$ Rating: 4.3★ (121 reviews)
10 DEAN | Waverley — Chinatown
10 DEAN | Waverley does something no other cafe on this list offers: they run matcha-making workshops. The “Whisk It Up” class covers the difference between culinary, latte, and ceremonial grade matcha, includes tastings of each, and finishes with participants making their own strawberry or ube matcha lattes. It’s run by someone with clear expertise, and reviewers describe coming away with a genuinely different understanding of what they’re drinking when they order matcha.
If you’re not there for a workshop, the ube matcha latte is the standout drink — matcha-forward with good latte art, a combination that works better than ube matcha sounds on paper.
The cafe opens at 7am and stays open until 9–10pm, making it one of the most accessible options on this list for both early mornings and evenings. The Chinatown location puts it close to a cluster of other good cafes — see the Chinatown cafe guide for the full picture.
Hours: Mon–Thu 7am–9pm | Fri 7am–10pm | Sat–Sun 7am–10pm Price: $$ Rating: 4.6★ (679 reviews)
Ivy. Coffee Shop — Downtown Toronto
Ivy. Coffee Shop sits along Toronto’s Harbourfront across from Love Park, and the strawberry matcha cold foam has become one of the cafe’s calling cards. The cold foam is layered above the matcha rather than mixed in — earthy matcha at the base, sweet-fruity foam on top — and reviewers describe it consistently as handcrafted rather than formulaic.
The black sesame hojicha latte is also worth knowing about if you want to branch out from straight matcha; the same care that goes into their matcha drinks extends to the rest of the menu.
The space is small — mostly a grab-and-go setup with limited indoor seating — but the quality punches well above the square footage. Rated 4.8 stars from 334 reviews, which is unusually high for a cafe of this size and age.
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–3:30pm | Sat–Sun 7:30am–5pm Price: $$ Rating: 4.8★ (334 reviews)
Project Seoul — Chinatown
Project Seoul is a Korean-influenced cafe on Spadina with a matcha lineup that includes blueberry, strawberry, lavender, and banana variations. These aren’t novelty drinks bolted onto a standard coffee menu — reviewers specifically note that the matcha comes through properly in all of them rather than being buried under flavouring.
The lavender matcha gets particular praise: smooth, floral without being perfume-heavy, and balanced enough that the matcha character survives the pairing. The strawberry matcha is the most popular and most approachable.
Beyond the matcha specifically, Project Seoul has a large, airy space with substantial seating — it works well as somewhere to settle in, not just for a quick drink. Open until 10pm every day, it’s one of the latest matcha options in the city.
Hours: 11am–10pm daily Price: $$ Rating: 4.7★ (1,044 reviews)
Cafe La_On — Chinatown
Cafe La_On stands out on this list for offering matcha in a format beyond the latte. The matcha terrine is a dense, intensely matcha-forward dessert — reviewers describe it as bold and satisfying without excess sweetness, which is the right calibration for something that’s meant to taste like matcha rather than a matcha-flavoured sweet.
For drinks, the Grey It Matcha is the most distinctive option: it’s topped with Earl Grey foam, and the bergamot-matcha combination works better than it sounds. The bitterness of the matcha and the fragrance of the bergamot complement rather than clash. If you want something a step removed from the standard iced matcha latte, this is worth trying.
The cafe itself is roomy with seating both near the entrance and toward the back, and it runs a solid food menu alongside the drinks.
Hours: Mon–Thu 10am–6pm | Fri–Sat 10am–7pm | Sun 10am–6pm Price: $$ Rating: 4.7★ (168 reviews)
6x8 Market — Kensington Market
6x8 Market is primarily a boutique market selling Toronto-made brands — clothing, jewellery, specialty food — but the cafe inside runs one of the better matcha programs in the neighbourhood. The matcha is described consistently as smooth, rich, and balanced: not sweet-first, not bitter, and not the kind that tastes like green powder dissolved in milk.
It’s a bit unusual to find matcha of this quality in a retail hybrid space, but the reviews are clear and the 4.9-star rating (65 reviews) reflects something consistently done well. Worth knowing that it’s closed Monday and Tuesday, so plan accordingly if you’re making the trip specifically for the matcha.
Hours: Wed–Thu 11am–6pm | Fri–Sun 10:30am–6:30pm Price: $$ Rating: 4.9★ (65 reviews)
What to know before you go
Sugar levels: Matcha has a natural bitterness that sweetener can completely mask. If you want to actually taste the matcha, ordering at 50% or no sugar (where that’s an option) usually gives you a better picture of the quality. The good cafes will have matcha that tastes good without loading it with sugar — that’s part of how you tell them apart.
Seasonal menus: The Brick Room in particular runs time-limited drinks. What you see on Instagram may not be available by the time you visit. A quick check of their current menu before going saves disappointment.
Ceremonial vs. latte grade: Most specialty cafes use latte-grade matcha, which falls between culinary and ceremonial on the quality spectrum. Wu Wei and TonTon both appear to source above average matcha based on reviewer feedback. If you ask, the good spots will know exactly what grade they’re using and be happy to tell you.
Hojicha as an alternative: Several cafes on this list also serve strong hojicha programs alongside matcha. Hojicha is roasted green tea — lower in caffeine, with a toasty, nutty flavour. If you want something green-tea-adjacent without the caffeine, it’s worth asking about at any of these spots.