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    Grean

    4.3 (29 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Arlene S.

    I was excited to try this new matcha spot since it had been popping up on my feed. I ordered one of their newer drinks, the Matcha Matcha. Unfortunately, it tasted like a fairly standard matcha latte and didn't particularly stand out in flavor. On the positive side, I liked the cafe's aesthetic and décor. It seems like a good spot for students, given its location in the U district. Overall, I wasn't a huge fan of the drinks and probably wouldn't go out of my way to return.

    Matcha Cheese Top
    Generous Y.

    Oasis' huge space is now occupied by Sweet Alchemy's night time bar Elixir which shares the space with Grean in the morning! I've followed Grean since their pop ups and they've maintained their quality well. Oat milk is available at no extra charge (priced in). Tons of seating. Open early (but also closes early, to switch to Elixir). Free wifi available. Cozy space, music not too loud, matcha not too sweet. Solid spot to work. Friendly service with matcha whisked directly in the front. No tablet or kiosk here, but also a small enough menu to order promptly upfront. Matcha Cheese Top - their 12oz drinks are definitely pricey but somewhat normal in today's society. Matcha is whisked well, extremely smooth. Great umami flavor with grassy notes. Sweet cream top mixed with some matcha added a sweet, yet salty treat. Overall a delicious drink, but not the best value at the volume and price - would love a large size offering.

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    Diana C.

    I liked their decor. It was modern and spacious but had cute touches. The service was good with the staff person giving me some recommendations and answering all my questions. Tried the strawberry jasmine matcha and it was good, but maybe a little too sweet even after mixing well. I would go back and try more, though I hope they might expand their menu a bit. Next time I would do a hojicha maybe!

    Banana bread matchau
    Connie A.

    Smells weird in here. It's a huge space so plenty of students were gathered in groups and hanging out at tables. I asked the barista for recommendations and he suggested the specials so I got the banana bread matcha. 12oz iced matcha with no oat milk charge, though it came close to $10 so it's definitely pricey. I'll admit I was expecting a bit more of a presentation for the matcha or at least see any hint of banana but no I think they used a banana bread syrup and not a pudding or fresh fruit. The matcha tasted watery and there was so much ice in the 12oz cup that it took me just a few gulps to finish the drink. Overall, it was fine but nothing noteworthy, especially for that price.

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    Carol L.

    I was excited to try this new matcha spot on the Ave, but it was a disappointment across all fronts. Sharing a space with elixir dessert bar (Grean from 8am-2pm, elixir from 2pm onwards), Grean sells matcha and hojicha drinks, and some Asian pastries and cookies from Kemi's dessert bar. I ordered the matcha Jasmine oat latte (no extra charge for oat milk), which cost me just under $9. Pricy. It was approximately 60% ice and the matcha was gritty. When I finished my latte, there were clumps of matcha stuck on the bottom of the cup. Disappointing. My friend ordered the pandan honeycomb cake, which he said was mid. My other friends matcha latte with regular milk was overly sweetened, which masked the matcha flavor. I've tried Kemi Dessert Bar before, and I don't like their treats either. Plus $5 for a cookie is pretty high. Wifi is supposedly free, but it doesn't work. However, it is within the range of the UW WiFi, so you can still access the internet, but it's not thanks to Grean. The store is very loud, both downstairs and upstairs, as the space is large and a lot of students seem to enjoy studying here. It's not a place I would go to concentrate. One positive I will mention is that they have a wheelchair lift up to the second floor, which I don't commonly see in cafes. Parking is tough as always in the udistrict. With so many great matcha shops in the city, Grean isn't one I would recommend or come back to again.

    Matcha latte iced
    Isra A.

    im so pleasantly surprised! i think this was a solid matcha! I ordered the regular iced matcha latte, no frills. Not too sweet, still taste the earthy/vegetal matcha. service was amazing too. We showed up close to closing time and they still happily made us our drinks. so glad they did! I will definitely be back to try the jasmine matcha!

    Chloe D.

    I ordered the Jasmine Matcha Latte and the Banana Bread Matcha Latte. Both were delicious! The Jasmine was perfectly floral, but the jasmine flavor did not overpower the matcha. The Banana Bread was also good, but a little heavier on cinnamon than anything else. I also ordered the Pandan Honeycomb Cake, which was delicious and nostalgic (but FYI: does not travel very well). Good experience, but the price is a bit hard to justify, especially with the size options (8 or 12 oz).

    uma p.

    Loved Grean Matcha! The workers were super nice and really helpful, they took the time to explain the different options and made the whole ordering process easy, especially if you're not super familiar with matcha or hojicha. The space itself is also great with lots of seating inside. The drinks were also delicious. Both the matcha and hojicha were really good, smooth, flavorful, and clearly high quality. I'll definitely be coming back!

    Michelle Z.

    Green is definitely one of the better matcha places in Seattle and I'm so happy that's located in the university District area. They've been around for a long time and has truly perfected their craft. Love how big the space is a great study and work space. The owners are great and service is fast. I love their Matcha lattes. It has the perfect sweetness, as I am someone who don't like, overly sweet Matcha and like that slight bitter taste to it. Their cheese cake was also super yummy!! Definitely coming back to try their hojicha as well!

    Jasmine matcha with oat milk
    Sophia Z.

    Got the jasmine matcha with oat milk! The jasmine flavor was good but strong and kind of overpowered the matcha. The drink was still very enjoyable. I would come back to try their regular matcha :) Lots of seating, 2 floors.

    Yvonne Yiyao X.

    Grean took over the old Oasis boba shop (iykyk) with another dessert bar. Matcha is available until 2 PM. I saw people ordering their matcha basque cheesecake. It looks pretty legit. They sift their matcha and hand whisk every order, so there's no clumps in my drink at all. The oat milk they use is califia's cafe oat, and you don't get charged extra for it. I'm very glad they don't use minor figures because I can't stand that oat milk. I'm a huge fan of the gorgeous green you get. Not pale. Not yellow. The default sweetness is just right for me, but there's a simple syrup you can add if it's not sweet enough. Drink takes a bit to come out, but considering how much the 2 staff were whisking away, not bad at all. A simple matcha latte is around $8.50. Pretty standard in Seattle. The look of the store is definitely an upgrade from the old Oasis, but somehow it still has that funky smell like the old Oasis. It's not a place to study quietly unless you have some noise canceling headphones, but it's definitely a good spot to chat and spill the tea ;) Would definitely return if I'm in the area again!

    Grean menu (winter 2026 soft opening)
    Vinh M.

    I was cutting it close when I got here on a Sunday at 1:30pm just a half hour before this place transitions to Elixir Dessert and Bar. That's on top of dealing with the strenuous parking situation around the UW area and then walking here, so I essentially got here 10 more minutes than I mentioned. You will come into a two-story area that feels much larger than it needs to be with blank walls and incomplete floor finishes but looks perfect for working and using their WiFi in. There's also those long tables that people use for their laptops like you see at places like the Harry Potter room and Aroom. It's pretty noisy inside though, and sound reverberates through the interior easily. I came here for their matcha which is prominent throughout their small menu, though they do also serve hojicha drinks, and some desserts from Kemi Dessert Bar are in a display case on the side of the counter. All drinks are iced and in 12oz size according to that same menu, and you can sub oat milk at no charge. It is a menu for their winter 2026 soft opening and we're past winter right now, so I wonder what their grand opening will be like. Staff at the front are seen whisking matcha and making drinks. The server at the front was patient and also informative with me when I finally decided on their banana bread matcha. It is your gold standard ceremonial matcha with their house banana bread syrup, which they have as brown sugar and cinnamon in parentheses next to their description on that menu, which i found odd. From a first look, it looks like the drink is completely matcha, with a small white foam near the top which I'm guessing is part of the house syrup. When I drank this, the syrup had already permeated through the whole drink... and it was tasty! It doesn't have anything special like small banana or toffee bits to enhance the drink, yet their syrup carries a strong banana taste without having any of those visually present. That is to say, presentation looks like I got a regular matcha latte, yet one that compensates heavily with a flavor profile that is exactly as advertised. I probably wouldn't come here to do work or hang out much since this place gets very full on both floors, and it's not likely I'll come back to this iteration of this location as often because of the early closing time of 2pm but this one experience was very satisfying.

    Menu April 2026
    Tai D.

    Great study space! I love how there are many seating options to sit in groups or on your own to get some work done. Their matcha is quite tasty and not too sweet for the latte. I got the matcha jasmine strawberry latte. I wanted the banana one but it wasn't available until later in the day. It's cool to see the staff whisking the matcha in the front. The pandan cake was like a rice cake/sponge cake. Not too bad. I look forward to trying their basque cheesecake sometime. Overall a great spot to chill in the day and get your matcha fix.

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