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    Atulea

    4.3 (368 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    ATULEA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Ellen K.

    An adorable, very of-the-times aesthetic cafe with labubus and sonny angels peeking around the space in Capitol Hill. Orders: Dirty Matcha ($6.75): ended up opting out of having milk in this and it was as you expect a ceremonial grade matcha and espresso would taste, as pure as can be and of course not the sweetest. Lychee Rose ($5.95): this is a black tea with lychee peels and rosebuds, house-made brown sugar. It was listed as a popular drink and we got it half sugar, but the flavors weren't coming through strongly. All in all would come again to try the matcha drinks again! I'm not a matcha girly, much more a coffee one but appreciate it. Perhaps the strawberry matcha next!

    Matcha Fog and Strawberry Shortcake Matcha Latte (Soy Milk)
    Kyra K.

    Wait, I'm obsessed. If I lived in Seattle, I'd come here all the time to try all of their drinks! So grateful my best friend found this matcha gem. The cafe is so freaking cute omg. I love everything about it--tropical wallpaper, luscious plants, wicker furniture, and just the relaxed vibe. Also loved the local music playing which transported me back to living in Hawaiʻi. There are a few tables inside which are popular for people to work or study at (WiFi available). The workers were also really sweet and made our drinks quickly. The menu is lovely. First off there are hot, iced, or specialty drinks. Depending on your drink of choice, you can choose if you want it with espresso, matcha, or hojicha! How cool is that? Dairy alternatives are also available and ice and sweetness adjustments. As a Japanese gal, I love seeing traditional and fusion flavors I'm used to offered at cafes! I had an Iced Strawberry Shortcake Latte with Soy Milk. You could taste the sweet white chocolate, bits of strawberry, and earthiness of the matcha. My best friend got a Matcha Fog and enjoyed it! I'd get this again and again! Atulea is one of the best matcha spots for quality and affordability in Seattle! The drinks are wonderfully unique, the service is efficient, and there's so much to try. If I lived here, I'd come again and again. The cafe is cute and easy to spot off 12th Ave. in Capitol Hill.

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    Lesly W.

    I absolutely adore this cafe. I'm a matcha lover and this place fulfills my love for matcha. There's always something on the menu that caters to my mood. It's very customizable. They have matcha, coffee or hojicha as the base. Lots of fun drinks such as the banana milk latte. I love being experiment and ordering something different from the special menu. The drinks are hand crafted with love and attention. The decor/atmosphere is very chill although the space is not very big. It's nice for getting drinks to go but if I'm not in a hurry, I like to savor my drink here.

    Hojicha Banana Milk Tea
    Celia F.

    This place is awesome. What I loved most was how customizable it is. You can pick between matcha, hojicha, or black tea for your drink and then pick the type of drink you want. I got hojicha because it was the afternoon and I needed low caffeine. I also went with the banana milk latte. Service was quick and efficient. The inside is also very cute. Great decor.

    Joy P.

    small neighborhood spot that's definitely going to be lived by locals for its location but a bit difficult to access if you're in a vehicle. parking in this area is at a premium but i will say that there's enough 30min load and unload spots that you could do a couple turns around the neighborhood, occupy an available one, order and be back to move on with the rest of your morning or day before parking patrol would ruin it with a ticket. this being my first visit, i went with the caramel thai tea, iced. i asked for reduced sugar be i find that too many beverages nowadays are helping the insulin industry, if you know what i mean. my drink was quick to come to the counter, with the smallest tinge of sweetness which was actually refreshing and had good flavor. i especially liked the fact you can choose from a variety of non dairy milks for no extra charge! the employee waiting on me was friendly and offered to give input if i couldn't arrive at a decision based on all the options. a good place to get something cold on a sunny seattle summer day!

    Matcha with boba
    Vic A.

    I love love Atulea! Their decoration and ambiance is too cute for this small space. The customer service is very kind and welcoming. They will help guide you if you are not familiar with the menu or ingredients. The matcha is high quality. Their menu is perfect, not too much to overwhelm you.

    Erin W.

    I've been here a couple of times. The staff has always been friendly and served our drinks efficiently. Although the facility is a bit small, it's clean and well-kept. This time, we ordered cheese teas since they have lower caffeine. I found the hot cheese tea pleasantly warming. However, my friends didn't enjoy it as much--they felt the cheese could have been stirred in rather than sitting on top, to balance the flavor and avoid an overwhelming cheese taste.

    Shanaz A.

    Cute drink place!! I like the modern decor. I got matcha with sea salt foam. So yummy! Nice service as well.

    Ube Matcha
    Lily N.

    The place was so cute and loved that I was able to see the workers make the drinks. Both were delicious, but I liked the Ube Matcha more.

    Daizha E.

    Coming back after a few years and not too sure how I feel. I have become much more of a matcha connoisseur since the last time I wrote a review but it's sad to say this time around was a bit dissapointing. The cafe is still just as beautiful with a lot on the menu to offer. I got the butterfly pea matcha latte. The green matcha color was very vibrant but luckily I love mint because that is all that I taste. The baristas were very standoffish, especially for a popular cafe, and I wouldn't expect a barista to be eating her lunch and have it out on the counter behind the register. The two times I have come here, I have gotten their specially lattes but if I come back again, I will try their regular matcha latte for the true test!

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    Brianna H.

    I did a deep dive into all the matcha places to visit in Seattle during my last visit and Atulea kept appearing on my searches over and over. There's clearly a reason why! From the cutest wallpaper and in-person seating options to ceremonial grade matcha to the freshest blueberry mix in, my visit did not disappoint! The combination of blueberry and matcha, mixed with the texture of real blueberries, not just a syrup or juice, added to the appeal of my drink. I'm already wishing I could go back just by writing this post and uploading my pics of the experience!

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    Ruby C.

    Atulea is the most creative matcha teahouse/cafe I've ever been. You can basically customize anything on their menu into a matcha drink. I struggled between pineapple matcha, black sesame matcha and ube matcha. A paradise for matcha lovers. I've nearly filled up my stamp card in my first visit, and I'm looking forward to coming back to try more interesting matcha lattes and matcha soft serve. *Ube Matcha** The ube flavor really stood out especially in my first few sips, while not overpowering the matcha. It had pretty layers of green and purple. The drink got diluted once the ice melted, so I'd suggest consuming it quickly or getting a hot ube matcha instead. *White Mocha Matcha Their white mocha matcha was also life-changing. I am not a fan of hot chocolate, but this one has the perfect sweetness level. Highly recommend getting a hot one -- it had mini marshmallow on top. It tasted festive like a warm hug in winter.

    Ube Matcha, Red Bean Matcha
    Anna Z.

    Really good, smooth matcha paired with plenty of delicious flavor options made in house! The ube matcha latte with boba and the red bean matcha latte were both excellent. You can tell they use quality ingredients - the ube and red bean tasted authentic and not too sweet. A must try for matcha lovers!

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    Delicious! Adorable! Really high quality drinks, friendly staff, and the decor is so cute! Great spot to meet up with a friend or a date.

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    On Yelp it says special hours, can someone clarify? TIA

    Hi there! We are closed from Nov 25-29 (2019) for Thanksgiving:)

    Can you alter sweetness level here?

    Hi there! We can do less sugar, half sugar, no sugar, and more sugar for any sweetened drinks, but we can't really do percentage of sugar level because we add sugar by hand instead of using an automatic sugar dispenser machine:) Hope this helps!

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