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    Buena Matcha

    4.5 (127 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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    Peter M.

    Great service from the moment you walk in. The team is genuinely friendly and sets the tone for a fun, welcoming experience. You can tell they actually enjoy being there, which makes a difference. And then there's the matcha. High-quality ceremonial grade with a smooth, rich taste and zero bitterness. Beautifully presented and clearly crafted with care. Bravo to the team. This place gets it right. Experience, service, and product

    lavender Matcha latte and a strawberry Matcha latte
    Mary M.

    Was out near Joshua Tree National Park, and was looking for a good quality Matcha and I definitely found one! Nothing but good things to say about this place! I love their motto! They use all housemaid syrups from the fruit off their trees. Solid ingredients with excellent quality Matcha from Japan! I tried both the guava Matcha latte, but my favorite was the lavender Matcha latte! my friend tried the strawberry Matcha latte and said it was amazing! The owner's mother was working the café...she was such a sweetheart... Really enjoyed talking with her! If you're in the area, go check this place out! It's definitely worth it!

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    Emmi D.

    TLDR: Nice high quality matcha but overpriced especially given it's not a place that customers can stay at and enjoy. I stopped in and got the strawberry matcha which was about $11-$12 for the smaller size offered with regular milk. The matcha was high quality and syrups are homemade; however I feel there's similar establishments in Redlands selling a drink like this for at least $3 cheaper but then again Buena Matcha probably has a monopoly in this area. Friendly service. No restroom inside. No seating inside, limited seating outside. Parking slightly difficult - there is a single row in front and a smaller lot in the back. Street parking available as well. They sell several handmade items inside and syrups.

    Vanessa T.

    I got their Banana matcha and it was so good! It was light and refreshing for the hot day. The banana was light and wasnt overpowering. I love how they measured their matcha so the consistency is accurate everytime. The workers were nice and helpful. Its a small shop woth no seating inside or outside. Theres limited parking but there's some street parking. Their prices are a bit steep though if you get a different milk alternative...almost $10 for the drink.

    Lisa B.

    Such a cute little spot for Matcha and I came back 2 days in a row because it was delicious! Whether you are a local or visiting Palm Desert like me you must stop here for your matcha fix. I got the banana cinnamon matcha and I absolutely loved it and my husband never drinks matcha and this place flipped him completely! He asked me to start making matcha at home (TBD if it actually comes out this good). Excellent service as well!

    Honey cinnamon matcha latte
    Mirabella M.

    I got their honey cinnamon matcha latte and was pleasantly surprised! Service was friendly and was open to answer any questions we had and offered recommendations from their most popular drinks. The cafe itself was very clean and aesthetic with only a small area for outside seating available. I'd recommend to anyone passing through the Palm Desert area!

    Alejandro B.

    I absolutely loved this place. I don't live here and I was visiting the area, but every time I travel, the first thing I do is look for a great matcha spot and Buena Matcha kept popping up all over my social media. I had high expectations and it honestly exceeded them. Not only was the matcha amazing, but I really appreciated that they offer several milk options. I ordered my drinks with oat milk and tried both a coconut matcha and a strawberry matcha, and they were delicious. They have a wide variety of syrups, all made in house, which is a huge plus and really sets them apart. You can taste the care in every drink. They also sell everything you need to make matcha at home, which I loved. The space itself is super cozy and makes you want to stay for a while. The service was great, very welcoming and attentive. They hand whisk the matcha, use 100% ceremonial grade matcha, and the whole experience feels intentional and elevated. On top of that, the place is incredibly aesthetically pleasing. If you're visiting the Palm Springs or Palm Desert area, the location is perfect. There are lots of shops around, the views nearby are beautiful, and it's just a really nice area to walk around and enjoy. Overall, this place is a solid 10 out of 10. I would absolutely come back and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves matcha or wants to experience really well made matcha in a beautiful setting.

    Victoria B.

    This place is really cute inside but pretty small. I actually didn't realize this wasn't really a seating kind of location. Also parking is a little difficult but we did manage to get a spot. I ordered an iced matcha with vanilla & oat milk with banana. I didn't realize it was just banana slices. Despite that though it was pretty good! I was pleasantly surprised upon mixing it. I do wish it was a bit sweeter but it was good! Also I will say the presentation itself is 5/5. It definitely makes for a pretty drink.

    Brianna B.

    Officially the best matcha in the desert says my mom and I! The staff here is so friendly and makes stellar suggestions. The shop is beautiful and worthy of all the Instagram photos. I don't think you can make a wrong order. It's just not possible. Order the coconut matcha with coconut milk or their Banana cinnamon matcha .

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    Brielle O.

    I love this little place. The matcha is really good it's the best you can get in the desert. There is no seating inside and it's tight. When it's busy in there be prepared to be cramped. There is outside seating but I normally take it to go as the views are just of a street. I have to give four stars just because of the price point. It was $21 for both drinks. It's a nice sweet treat every once in a while but not somewhere you would want to go daily. I like to come here when I am near El Paso, I also would add they are open late! Which most places aren't that are small business coffee shops.

    Lauren S.

    Wow this place is great! My dad had read about it somewhere and we were stopping in to shop at a place nearby and decided to get a matcha afterwards. Keep in mind, it's on the far end of El Paseo so pending where you are on El Paseo it could be a bit of a walk. It's a small place with dim lighting, but it feels very relaxing when you walk in. I looked at the menu and was immediately shocked by the prices - $9.50 for a matcha?! It was a warm day so I decided for an iced matcha with banana cinnamon flavors. The banana cinnamon was an extra dollar but I loved banana flavor so I had to order it. They make all their syrups in house and you can tell the matcha is insanely high quality. There wasn't anyone else in there so it was pretty quick! The people that worked there were nice and answered all of our questions. 1 star off because an extra dollar for freeze dried bananas seems a little much...but I would still definitely go back!

    Jessica G.

    I tried the banana matcha and my husband had the coconut matcha, which were both absolutely delicious. This is a more grab-and-go kind of place, as seating is limited. The staff was polite but a bit "distant"?

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    Maddy T.

    I am so happy that there is a good matcha place nearby now!! Their menu has various options ranging from banana matcha to spiced apple matcha. I love seasonal drinks so I had to try the apple one and it was perfect. They have almond milk and oat milk! Owner of the store was also super nice Highly suggest checking this place out

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    We love Buena Matcha! Amazing matcha but even better people! Would definitely recommend!

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