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Holy Matcha was such a cute little stop, and we were warmly greeted by two girls at the front, including Lily, who was especially helpful in walking me through the menu since I wasn't very familiar with matcha and wasn't sure what to choose. I came with my teenage sons, so we each ordered something different and got to sample one another's drinks. We tried the cherry matcha, banana cream matcha, strawberry matcha, and horchata matcha, plus I ordered a plain ceremonial matcha to compare it with the daily matcha. I also picked up a bag of ceremonial matcha from the shop since they were running a $10 off special. Overall, we really enjoyed the drinks, though the sizes felt a little small for the price. Parking is a bit tricky since the shop faces a busy street and only has shared side parking with nearby businesses. That said, the inside is super cute with plenty of seating, and there was a steady flow of people coming and going the whole time, so it's clearly a popular spot. I'm not sure I'd go out of my way just for parking, but the drinks were good and it was a nice place to chill for a bit. If you're in the area and want a matcha stop, definitely check it out.
I really liked this place! My banana matcha was good, not overly sweet and the banana didn't taste artificial. I appreciate that you can sub out the milk for no additional up charge. There was only one girl working the counter and making the drinks so it did take a bit, but there's a cute photo booth to kill some time while you wait. It's a cute place to stop in at during a nice day walking around in North Park. I'd return for sure!
The first time I went here was when they first opened back in 2017. I remember being upset that they ran out of the matcha donut, then when I went back, it did not have matcha powder (like all of the pictures) and tasted just alright. I can't remember the taste of the drink. I went back with my boyfriend recently, and I must say, it was terrible. I got the iced matcha latte with some agave to sweeten it. My boyfriend got the iced matcha tea, which does not have milk -- it is matcha tea and water. Not sure if Holy Matcha has sweetener in it, but we asked for some agave after the fact because it was not good at all. It simply tasted like water with grass. The latte kind of tasted like grass. Both drinks were not enjoyable. Holy Matcha itself is cute, though. There was a photobooth, which is always fun, and some merch. Maybe it is someone else's cup of (matcha) tea, but not mine.
I accidentally grabbed someone else's drink which was totally embarrassing however when I grabbed mine, I grabbed some holy matcha. The inside was lovely, there were cute trinkets to buy and sweaters; and hats. The menu had several options but I got the matcha horchata and the banana matcha. I loved my horchata matcha which wasn't overly sweet and had a lovely taste mixed between the consistent cinnamon and matcha flavor!
This review is from my mom, not me as I do not like matcha. My mom loves matcha, as long as it's fresh. She ordered the Strawberry Matcha with almond milk and she could tell right away that the matcha was not fresh, which upset her. The barista told her that this drink was not very sweet, but my mom thought otherwise. She even had to water it down due to the sweetness. She wishes that they offered regular milk instead of only alternatives as it would have cut down on the sweetness level. Overall, expensive for less than average quality in a small drink. She would not come back.
The matcha horchata here was so good, easily one of the best I've had. It was smooth, flavorful, and just the right balance of matcha and sweetness. The shop itself is super cute, with all pink vibes that make it feel fun and inviting. I also loved that they feature items from small businesses, so you can shop unique finds while you're there. The staff were friendly and welcoming. My daughter and I love it here!
I got their banana matcha with pistachio milk (no extra cost for milk alternatives)! It was just the right amount of sweet and was lovely. The inside was cute and they sell a lot of small trinkets and items. They were also very quick with the service on a Friday afternoon, not very busy.
This is a cute little shop in the heart of North Park. I've been meaning to check it out for a while, but parking around here is always a pain. The shop is tiny, cute, and has a table with merch, stickers, cards, and keychains you can purchase. The cashier was very helpful and gave me a bunch of drink recommendations. I went with the strawberry matcha. It was okay, but for $8+ I expected it to be bigger and sweeter. The best part of this visit for me was the vintage photo booth inside of the shop. $6 gets you 2 photo-strips that made coming here worth it for me! Overall, it's more of an aesthetic spot to hang out and grab cute photos than a go-to for the drinks themselves.
The aesthetic of the place is super cutesy and pink!! They have a photo booth to take photos and Knick Knacks for sale. They were quick with our order and brought out our drink within minutes. Although, the strawberry matcha was neither matcha nor strawberry. You can barely taste the matcha which seemed watered down, maybe from the whisking? The strawberry flavoring also tasted watered down. Overall a very watery drink but lots of room for improvement!
The matcha here was good but the banana cream on top was more thin than expecting. I also ordered avocado toast with egg and realized the egg was boiled instead of fried. For the price i was expecting something fancy and was slightly disappointed. The staff was really friendly so that was nice!! I think a lot of people came in for the photobooth but at one point a line started so it did get super busy!
Good service, pretty and modern. Cozy and small place. However a bit overpriced, and the taste was not there for me. It's definitely on the stronger and bitter side, but I ordered the strawberry matcha and after I mixed it, all I could taste was the strawberry puree and no matcha. We also took pics in the photobooth, and just fyi: you get print outs, but no email of the photo, and you do not get any retakes on your photos- so be ready! Would I return? I would not.
Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Holy Matcha. The interior is aesthetic and perfect for a cozy hangout or photo op. Service was kind and quick, even on a busy Saturday morning. I tried the seasonal cinnamon brown sugar matcha with oat milk. It was nicely balanced and perfectly sweet, with a decent matcha flavor. That said, I do wish the matcha was a bit stronger, and for the price, the portion felt a little small.
5 months ago
Not sure what all the negative reviews are for -- it was my first time going to this shop! Just needed a quick pick me up and it was close by. The 2 girls working were super helpful making recommendations and guiding us through the flavors. We were all happy with the matcha lattes we got and I always appreciate the "let us know if we need to tweak it" when they delivered it to us. I got a jasmine ceremonial latte with the jasmine cream top and it's delicious read more
1 month ago
3 months ago
Holy Matcha was such a cute little stop, and we were warmly greeted by two girls at the front, including Lily, who was especially helpful in walking me through the menu since I wasn't very familiar with matcha and wasn't sure what to choose. I came with my teenage sons, so we each ordered something different and got to sample one another's drinks. We tried the cherry matcha, banana cream matcha, strawberry matcha, and horchata matcha, plus I ordered a plain ceremonial matcha to compare it with the daily matcha. I also picked up a bag of ceremonial matcha from the shop since they were running a $10 off special. Overall, we really enjoyed the drinks, though the sizes felt a little small for the price. Parking is a bit tricky since the shop faces a busy street and only has shared side parking with nearby businesses. That said, the inside is super cute with plenty of seating, and there was a steady flow of people coming and going the whole time, so it's clearly a popular spot. I'm not sure I'd go out of my way just for parking, but the drinks were good and it was a nice place to chill for a bit. If you're in the area and want a matcha stop, definitely check it out. read more
I really liked this place! My banana matcha was good, not overly sweet and the banana didn't taste artificial. I appreciate that you can sub out the milk for no additional up charge. There was only one girl working the counter and making the drinks so it did take a bit, but there's a cute photo booth to kill some time while you wait. It's a cute place to stop in at during a nice day walking around in North Park. I'd return for sure! read more
7 months ago
The first time I went here was when they first opened back in 2017. I remember being upset that they ran out of the matcha donut, then when I went back, it did not have matcha powder (like all of the pictures) and tasted just alright. I can't remember the taste of the drink. I went back with my boyfriend recently, and I must say, it was terrible. I got the iced matcha latte with some agave to sweeten it. My boyfriend got the iced matcha tea, which does not have milk -- it is matcha tea and water. Not sure if Holy Matcha has sweetener in it, but we asked for some agave after the fact because it was not good at all. It simply tasted like water with grass. The latte kind of tasted like grass. Both drinks were not enjoyable. Holy Matcha itself is cute, though. There was a photobooth, which is always fun, and some merch. Maybe it is someone else's cup of (matcha) tea, but not mine. read more
9 months ago
I accidentally grabbed someone else's drink which was totally embarrassing however when I grabbed mine, I grabbed some holy matcha. The inside was lovely, there were cute trinkets to buy and sweaters; and hats. The menu had several options but I got the matcha horchata and the banana matcha. I loved my horchata matcha which wasn't overly sweet and had a lovely taste mixed between the consistent cinnamon and matcha flavor! read more
1 year ago
This review is from my mom, not me as I do not like matcha. My mom loves matcha, as long as it's fresh. She ordered the Strawberry Matcha with almond milk and she could tell right away that the matcha was not fresh, which upset her. The barista told her that this drink was not very sweet, but my mom thought otherwise. She even had to water it down due to the sweetness. She wishes that they offered regular milk instead of only alternatives as it would have cut down on the sweetness level. Overall, expensive for less than average quality in a small drink. She would not come back. read more
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Geraldine R.
Kathrine- Thank you for sharing your mom’s feedback with us. I want…
The matcha horchata here was so good, easily one of the best I've had. It was smooth, flavorful, and just the right balance of matcha and sweetness. The shop itself is super cute, with all pink vibes that make it feel fun and inviting. I also loved that they feature items from small businesses, so you can shop unique finds while you're there. The staff were friendly and welcoming. My daughter and I love it here! read more
I got their banana matcha with pistachio milk (no extra cost for milk alternatives)! It was just the right amount of sweet and was lovely. The inside was cute and they sell a lot of small trinkets and items. They were also very quick with the service on a Friday afternoon, not very busy. read more
1 year ago
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Geraldine R.
Marlene- this updated review truly saddens me, especially because I…
This is a cute little shop in the heart of North Park. I've been meaning to check it out for a while, but parking around here is always a pain. The shop is tiny, cute, and has a table with merch, stickers, cards, and keychains you can purchase. The cashier was very helpful and gave me a bunch of drink recommendations. I went with the strawberry matcha. It was okay, but for $8+ I expected it to be bigger and sweeter. The best part of this visit for me was the vintage photo booth inside of the shop. $6 gets you 2 photo-strips that made coming here worth it for me! Overall, it's more of an aesthetic spot to hang out and grab cute photos than a go-to for the drinks themselves. read more
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Geraldine R.
Alma! I hear you on the parking. Times were definitely better when we…
The aesthetic of the place is super cutesy and pink!! They have a photo booth to take photos and Knick Knacks for sale. They were quick with our order and brought out our drink within minutes. Although, the strawberry matcha was neither matcha nor strawberry. You can barely taste the matcha which seemed watered down, maybe from the whisking? The strawberry flavoring also tasted watered down. Overall a very watery drink but lots of room for improvement! read more
9 months ago
The matcha here was good but the banana cream on top was more thin than expecting. I also ordered avocado toast with egg and realized the egg was boiled instead of fried. For the price i was expecting something fancy and was slightly disappointed. The staff was really friendly so that was nice!! I think a lot of people came in for the photobooth but at one point a line started so it did get super busy! read more
1 year ago
Good service, pretty and modern. Cozy and small place. However a bit overpriced, and the taste was not there for me. It's definitely on the stronger and bitter side, but I ordered the strawberry matcha and after I mixed it, all I could taste was the strawberry puree and no matcha. We also took pics in the photobooth, and just fyi: you get print outs, but no email of the photo, and you do not get any retakes on your photos- so be ready! Would I return? I would not. read more
2 months ago
So yummy and great service! This is the only cafe I have seen with pistachio milk and it's so worth it. The banana cold foam is deliciously. read more
Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Holy Matcha. The interior is aesthetic and perfect for a cozy hangout or photo op. Service was kind and quick, even on a busy Saturday morning. I tried the seasonal cinnamon brown sugar matcha with oat milk. It was nicely balanced and perfectly sweet, with a decent matcha flavor. That said, I do wish the matcha was a bit stronger, and for the price, the portion felt a little small. read more
5 months ago
This place was sooo cute! I was craving a matcha before leaving San Diego, so l decided to stop by and grab one before heading out. I got the strawberry matcha and it was honestly sooo good!! My boyfriend got the cherry matcha and loved his too. The girls working there were super sweet and welcoming which made the experience even better. My only downside was that it was pretty pricey for the size of the drinks, so personally I probably wouldn't go back because of the price, but the drinks themselves were definitely delicious! read more
7 months ago
Disgusting. Bad service and unprofessional staff. Would not recommend. Had higher expectations. Unfortunately the service didn't meet them. read more
1 year ago
Cute photo booth in the corner. Not too sweet matcha drinks unless u get strawberry. Owner was there and informative. read more
10 months ago
Got the strawberry matcha and it was on the sweeter side but still tasted good. It did take a really long time for the strawberry and matcha to mix (more than usual when I make it myself or get the drink elsewhere), which is just a little weird. Cute vibes and nice staff too! read more
I love cafe hopping, and this is one cute, pink, girly cafe that is a must visit! I'm not a huge fan of matcha but since most their drinks are matcha (duh the name) I went for the horchata matcha drink. The drink was perfect at least for me! It tasted really nice and I finished it within that sitting of visiting. There is also a vintage Photo Booth currently, don't know how long it'll stay but it was fun and $6 I recommend this cafe it's pretty and pink and perfect for photos. There is also a small gift and trinkets section. The service is nice and calming, and the girls working the day of Valentines were nice. They let a lot of people stay until 6pm for photos really kind of them! read more
Super duper cute spot for matcha. This was our first stop on Girls Day! Happy and cheerful staff is always appreciated. Lots of drink options and a few food choices too. We got the Ceremonial Matcha Latte and Strawberry Matcha, grabbed the end tables. The wait was about 5 minutes and there was a line out the door. Drinks were great. They have a Photo Booth and small selection of gift items for purchases: cards, candles and apparel. Great location, will be back with friends! read more
I love me a good matcha. And I love creative and interesting matcha lattes and whimsical decor. Saw their menu and was excited and wanted to try the strawberry matcha and then saw their specials and saw the banana creme matcha--- and got that. It was delicious. Loved the pink decor. There's also a photo booth in there too. A bit spendy, but seems like a drink at any cafe will run you about $10 these days. read more
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Geraldine R.
Hi Giena- thank you so much for coming in and for sharing your…
1 year ago
Holy matcha is right when it comes to their menu. So many variations and I settled for their pistachio matcha latte (made with pistachio milk) while my friend went with their strawberry rose matcha. Both were good and could definitely taste their flavoring. Though sadly at $8.50 each, the cups were rather on the small size so these are pretty pricy... if I was in the area, I would try one of their adaptogenic lattes, but the price point is a bit deterring. Staff were friendly and their little gift table was cute. read more
Decided to check this spot out after going for a walk in north park. Their cafe offers a variety of different matcha drinks, I went with the horchata matcha, it's made with cinnamon, rice milk and almond milk. It was the perfect balance of sweetness and their matcha was a nice green tint which indicated to me that it was high quality. I like that they also have a store front that offers a variety of matcha themed merchandise including cups, keychains and you can even buy the matcha they use in their store! Overall this was a cute spot and friendly staff read more
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Geraldine R.
Cassie- thank you so much for visiting and we look forward to having…
8 months ago
This place is so cute! One of the employees here was so kind and gave great descriptions of menu items! I tried the Hojicha Chai while my sister got the Matcha Horchata. Both were very smooth and not overly sweet. Great service and great drinks read more
8 months ago
The drinks were delicious, the matcha horchata is sweet and the hojicha cha has a nutty taste. Both were lovely and the service was excellent, they provided wonderful recommendations. read more
4 months ago
matcha was really good but there was a girl who works there who's really rude , we where waiting outside for it to open at 9 and she rudely asked us to move out of the way of the entrance to the store .. As if we weren't buying customers ; Like goodmorning to you too! Overall felt like she didn't want to work there . I love the creativeness of the store and the ambiance is really cute !! Got a ham and cheese croissant as well. Wish it wasn't ruined by this girls attitude . read more
2 years ago
We came here Sunday morning at about 9am to try their matcha drinks. We were there for about an hour and 15min and were the only customers during that time. The cafe is very bright, with pink seating and greenery accents. The woman who took our order and served us was very nice. Overall, I thought this place was prioritizing style over substance. Everything looked beautiful (the interior of the cafe and the drinks themselves) but my drink was only okay. I would try someplace else before coming back. read more
8 months ago
service was great, place looked good, photobooth($7) was nice. however the drinks were not that good. strawberry matcha was 1/10. was asked if i wanted to adjust it which was interesting and was never asked that by any other matcha shops. it tasted like watered down drink. like when you finished your strawberry matcha and there's just ice melting in there. that's what it tasted like. on the other hand the strawberry rose matcha tasted good. 6/10. would most likely not come back. read more
1 year ago
Holy Matcha is all about aesthetics. If you're looking for a cute spot to take Instagram pictures, this is the place! I ordered the Matcha Horchata, and while it was tasty, it didn't feel worth the $9. (The entire menu was quite expensive.) The cup was pretty small, and the flavor leaned more toward horchata than matcha. So if you're a fan of strong matcha flavor, this might not be for you. What made up for it was the Photo Booth, which was so fun to use! I'd totally come back just for that. The staff was very kind, and I love that the place is pet‑friendly. Overall, it's a cute spot to experience at least once. read more
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Geraldine R.
Thanks so much for coming and supporting us. Our matcha horchata is…
Unfortunately, I cannot in good faith recommend this place for matcha. The interior is cutely themed, and the service was absolutely awesome and friendly. There is also a b&w photobooth, which is fun. However, the drinks are expensive, small, and tasted watered down. The quality is just not there for the price point. read more
I so badly wanted to like the spot, but it fell short for me :( I saw this place all over social media so my boyfriend and I decided to try it out. The shop is cute, very clean with green and pink interior. The employees were very nice as well. It's only street parking around the area, but we found a spot easily a block away. We ordered the strawberry matcha and the horchata matcha. I did not like the horchata matcha at all, the horchata flavor was overpowering and it really watered down the drink. The strawberry matcha was alright, tasted a bit artificial. I wish the matcha flavor was stronger for both drinks! read more
Super cute place! Came on a Thursday morning and was pleasantly surprised to find they have a lot of comfy seating with outlets. Was going to take my matcha to go but decided to stay and do some work. I love the aesthetic and the staff is also incredibly friendly! They immediately came up to ask if I would like the WiFi and let me know that if I changed my mind and wanted my drink sweetened they could add that after I tried it. I ordered an unsweetened strawberry matcha with coconut milk and it was delicious. I like my matcha unsweetened and it was perfect! read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
I walked in and was never greeted, stood in line for a few minutes while one of the workers pretended I wasn't the only person in line trying to order but she had seen me walk in. After 5 minutes or so someone walks out from the back and just says oh what would you like. Takes my order and walks away. Zero customer service. I came here specifically for the strawberry matcha, I ordered that and an horchata one. Extremely over priced for the small portion size. The establishment was extremely loud with the conversations people had and they didn't have music playing which could help cancel out some of the loud talking. As our drinks come out you can see the entire staff hanging out in the back just hanging out, which explains the lack of customer service. Drinks were basic nothing special, definitely not worth the hype nor drive. read more
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3118 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104
North Park
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For the avocado toast, is there gluten free bread?
Ofc! This place is hipster-esque and trendy. They should have gluten free, halal, kosher, and all those special type of options.
What types of sweetness do they use? Sugar? Stevia? Etc
Yes, they have both of those and honey
Do people come here to study?
Definitely not! There are only a few tables. Most people come here to take pretty pictures.....
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