4:30 pm on a tuesday at crystal mall and not a lineup in sight, for matcha tea lab, located on the…read moreground floor, although finding parking still felt like a game of tetris set to expert mode. the shop itself is bright and minimalist on first impression, with soft grey textured walls, light wood accents, and a small seating area tucked by the windows. a display case filled with cookies and bite sized mochi muffins, along with a shelf of house merch, adds just enough personality without crowding the space. it feels clean, calm, and designed for a quick pause between wandering crystal mall's market and food stalls. i saw matcha tea lab on social media and wanted to try their drinks in person, so i stopped by during their ice cream festival and ordered two very different experiences: a strawberry matcha latte with oat milk, and the hk cafe matcha float. they're generous with the matcha, the strawberry purée is made in house, and the staff recommend giving everything a good mix before that first sip. the strawberry matcha latte was smooth and easygoing. the oat milk softened the earthy notes of the matcha without drowning them out, while the strawberry added a light, fruity sweetness that kept everything bright and balanced. refreshing, approachable, and something i could easily see myself ordering again. the hk cafe matcha float was part of the ice cream festival and came with a thumbs up "must try" sticker, so who am i to argue with such a strong endorsement? this one leans fully into dessert territory: a matcha slushie base layered with red bean, grass jelly, and your choice of ice cream. the matcha ice cream was the standout for me, earthy, creamy, and unapologetically matcha forward. once the red bean and grass jelly joined the party, though, the sweetness started stacking up faster than cars in the crystal mall parking lot and became a little too sweet for my personal taste. still, it's a fun and playful take on classic hk cafe flavours. the latte is the easy everyday choice, while the float is the full dessert moment, probably best shared and enjoyed slowly. either way, it's a solid stop if you're already at crystal mall, especially on a quiet afternoon when you somehow manage to find a parking spot.

I've been following them on social media for a while and finally made time to check them out. It…read morewas quite busy on a Saturday afternoon and although I was intrigued by their banana bread matcha, I ended up ordering their mango matcha with oat milk as I usually get that same drink at another store and could then compare. I wasn't asked if I wanted to adjust sweetness or ice levels so I'm not sure if those were options that could be adjusted. The drink itself was solid - the mango mixture was a bit on the sweet side for me and the matcha was not as strong as I prefer. Overall it was fine, but due to personal preference I prefer ones made elsewhere. Staff were pleasant and there's plenty of parking - street, crystal mall parkade etc.

Got their Pandan Matcha Latte with 25% sweetness. Loved how I got a nice subtle pandan flavor that…read moredid not overpower the matcha flavor. Creamy, nutty profile. I looooved the storefront itself; it appears that they make their own toppings and have local suppliers for their tea products. You're able to purchase these supplies, as well as artsy pieces made by local small businesses. There was tons of cute Pokemon merchandise! Friendly staff, a good recommendation for matcha and cute little souvenirs. Need to try their milk tea products next time!

This is a cute shop. They sell a bunch of refreshing tea drinks and also have a small "Makers"…read morecorner in the shop where they sell cute odds n ends that one would normally find inside a Makers shop. I love the crocheted items. They are so cute. We ordered a Baiko Matcha and a Pink Lychee. Both drinks were enjoyable but I honestly didn't taste much Lychee in my drink. I tasted mostly Strawberry in it. I think I would probably choose some kind of tea beverage next time. After all, with a name like Teaspoons & Co., I guess they would excel in making tea rather than a fruity drink like Pin Lychee. I love the selection of goods on their shelves. Passionfruit Syrup and Wintermelon Syrup both caught my eye. The Wintermelon Syrup I found to be especially unique. I have definitely never come across Wintermelong Syrup in a store before. I was very tempted to buy one of them but in the end, ended up restraining myself. Might buy one next time though.

Such an amazing cozy and comforting ambience. The kind of café you want to linger in. The matcha…read morewas incredible and tasted like premium grade, rich and smooth. I also tried the Hawaiian latte which was really good and perfectly balanced. The croissant was fresh, buttery, and beautifully flaky. The real standout though was the ube cream cheese muffin -- absolutely to die for. Everything tasted thoughtfully made. Also worth mentioning: the washroom was very clean, which I always appreciate. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

We recently dropped by the Honolulu Coffee café at their False Creek location and loved the…read moreexperience!  The café has a beautiful and welcoming atmosphere -- high ceilings, lots of natural light from the big windows, and thoughtful decor that makes you want to stay a while. We came specifically to try their Tropical Cloud drinks, and they did not disappoint! Matcha Cloud - A unique iced drink made with coconut water and topped with smooth matcha cream and matcha powder.  Super refreshing and full of flavour.  We were excited to learn the matcha is sourced from local gem Paragon Tea Room - no wonder it tasted so good! Coco Cloud Brew - Cold brew coffee meets coconut cream with a dusting of cocoa powder.  A fun tropical twist for coffee lovers! These drinks are seasonal, so don't miss them!  We also paired our drinks with a strawberry croissant -- crispy, flaky, and delicious. We'll be back.  Highly recommend this spot if you're in the area or planning a coffee outing with a chill tropical vibe!   Sweetness:  4/5 Taste: 4/5 Presentation: 3/5 Parking:  Paid street parking. Tips: * Great spot for a coffee date or casual meet-up. * Located in Olympic Village / False Creek - a pet-friendly neighbourhood (they even offer pet treats!) * Perfect for a walk around the park before or after your coffee. Would I Return: Yes ‍

I did not have a large sampling of the options provided by this Tsujiri location in Metrotown, so I…read moremay update this review over time as I try other items. But the one item I got was more than disappointing. The Dango with red bean and brown sugar was just mochi in a watered down puddle of brown sugar water and then red bean on top. I know, I probably should have gotten other items. But I really wanted to get some Dango. This was a big miss.

Needed a sweet pick-me-up after a couple hours of warring the Metrotown crowd and ended up at this…read morecute little spot tucked away in the most unassuming corner. I got the hojicha latte but was slightly disappointed when it only tasted like milk. My partner's yuzu frappe on the other hand was the unexpected winner. It was floral in the best way with creamy yogurt swirls. The yuzu flavor was unmistakable. I'm not sure if this was a seasonal item but if you get the chance, this drink is a must-try.

I had to try the Sparkling Tomato because I'm always excited by innovative flavours! It's made…read morewith fresh tomato and basil, topped with confit tomatoes -- sweetened tomatoes that are SO yummy! The tomatoes were so soft and juicy... but also somehow impossible to squeeze through the straw So naturally, I ended up eating them all. No complaints though -- I LOVE basil! The Sparkling Tomato comes with your choice of matcha: Shizuoka -- bitter & earthy Kagoshima -- sweet & nutty Yame -- umami & rich I love how creative Mitchie Matcha is with their flavours. Tomato + basil + matcha might sound unusual, but it works and makes the drink really fun to try! Next time, I'm definitely going for the Salted Maple Matcha

Matcha Paradise at Main Street!…read more When visiting Vancouver cafes as a foodie, it was necessary to pay a visit to Mitchie Matcha located on Main Street as part of my daily green tea routine! The reason why one has to wait in line for their matcha drinks is the high quality of the products offered here!

I came here to order their iced latte and iced hojicha strawberries. Both were excellent…read more We ordered from their automated ordering screen. The system showed all beverages very clearly with pricing. We also saw their special beverages. Once we placed an order, the barista made the beverages quickly. We were here early and it had less customers at that moment. We could sit down and enjoy the beverages. After we arrived, more customers came to order the beverages. I hope this coffee shop or cafe can continue running well and doing more businesses. Their quality of beverages is excellent. Keep up the good work!!

I visited Magpie coffee which is located in Aberdeen square…read more What I tried: Caramel Banana Matcha latte. They offer so many kinds of latte, Americano, Matcha latte, Fruits cooler, and Jasmin tea series. Menu is very extensive. I saw the photo ad of Caramel Banana Matcha latte in front of the shop, so I decided it. It was a little bit different from what I expected based on ad. Banana puree was at bottom of drink, and there were no caramel banana on the top. Matcha flavor was weak. And I also could not find caramel flavor in it...However, service was very friendly and nice. I will revisit and try different item next time. Americano or Special latte seems to be their signature items.

I found this cafe through Instagram post. It seems they offer high quality drink and I really liked…read moretheir hidden gem ambience. What I got - Mango sticky rice matcha latte. Yes, sticky rice was in mango in mango juice. This is the first time I ever had this type of matcha latte. Mango puree and Glutenous rice paired so well and surprisingly matcha flavor was still strong enough. In general, these fruit mixed matcha drink tend to fruits flavor stronger than matcha. However, for this drink I still can taste strong matcha flavor which is great. Price was on higher side, but, it worth having it.

Been seeing Peace and Culture Coffee pop up on my feed recently and finally made a stop when I was…read morein the neighbourhood to try out the drink that is catching everyone's attention - the Mango Sticky Rice Matcha! They drink is definitely on the higher price point at $9 for a small cup size. The Matcha was bold and earthy but I found the mango and sticky rice consistency can be improved. The cafe seems to use real mango which is great, but the mango had a bit too much fiber and didn't have the sweet creamy or chewy sticky rice texture I was hoping for in the drink. It is a fun creative concept. And the cafe is very neat how feels so tucked away and hidden it feels like you are stepping into a speakeasy cafe.

FINALLY got to try this place out on a recent trip to Vancouver. I got to try out their frozen…read morematcha and the strawberry matcha latte. Frozen: 5/5 stars. Comes dairy free already? Heck yes. Was it the dreamiest, creamiest dessert I've had in awhile? Yes, yes and yes. The matcha flavor was strong, it was smooth, no complaints here. Will have dreams about this drink. Strawberry: 3/5 stars. I saw it was their most popular and eh honestly I've had better. It wasn't bad, but the matcha wasn't strong enough. It was more on the green milk side for flavor, but the strawberry was nice and not artificial tasting. Vibes: 6/5 stars. Super cute. Little mid-century modern vibe to it. The workers have cool vibes. The customers do too. All around fun and unique. Drinks also came out exceptionally fast even with a line!

This small coffee shop offers some unique and seasonal coffee options. The space is quite compact,…read morewith a few small tables available for dine-in. Parking can be a bit tricky -- if you're lucky, you might find street parking right out front. With limited space inside, expect a line outside if there are more than a few people ahead of you. We ordered the Earl Grey Matcha, Earl Grey Flat White, and a Pastéis de Nata. The drinks took about five minutes to prepare, and the staff worked efficiently. Their menu seems to rotate seasonally, so you might find limited-time or specialty flavors depending on when you visit. As for the drinks, they were just okay in my opinion. The flat white was quite strong, and while it included Earl Grey syrup, the flavor didn't come through as clearly as expected. The Pastéis de Nata was decent -- not too sweet, but a bit dense. Overall, prices are reasonable for what you get. Worth a visit if you're curious about their seasonal offerings.