This is a new matcha shop on the Hll. We already have one a block away, owned by the local couple who run it, along with their Banh Mi selections for food. It has been very successful with lines out the door, especially for the matcha in summer when there are not so many customers ordering lunch, though my family is still there. I suspect this company chose their location well because of the success for other drink places too, including 2 Boba shops nearby and several coffee places too. This new company appears to be a small group of shops out of Denver, spreading across the state. It is beautifully decorated with all new furniture and posters of their offerings, which are very extensive. Many versions of non-matcha drinks are available too, soda and fruit concoctions, little eats and soft serve in matcha and Ichigo (strawberry) versions. It's all very pretty.
I stopped in for a drink and a treat as I had seen some ads for their Taiyaki, little fish shaped mini waffles with 3 choices for a filling. I had seen red bean advertised and that being a long time favorite, I went in after some other errands on a Sunday afternoon. There is an order line from the door to a counter, with posters of all of their drink options. I needed a non-caffeine drink and since I like Yuzu lemon flavors I chose that one. It has popping bubbles in a fizzy, dairy free base. They have lots of milk teas too and boba drinks, all very colorful.
In fact that colorful theme is everywhere, the furniture , the posters, the drinks and soft serve. They emphasize the mix of green for matcha and pink for Ichigo through the menu.
The Taiyaki are made while you wait and it takes a few minutes. They come out piping hot. A staff member will call your name for the drink first and later for the rest of the order. There are enough tables inside to seat close to 20 people and many take their purchases outside. Their menu is more expansive in Denver as the online presence indicates. But more may be coming here. The staff was helpful and quick and kept the line moving. There were 3 or 4 staff behind the counter, taking orders, making drinks and food and calling out the ready items.
I will be back again, even though I do not drink matcha because of its caffeine content, but the Taiyaki will be a treat for my husband and granddaughter who both love Nutella. There are other family members who may prefer the protein content of the savory selection of a blended cheese blend. I am glad to have more fresh choices on the Hill. read more