RATING: 4.5/5 | Came on a Saturday late afternoon and it was busy! The line moves, thankfully. It's relatively spacious for a cafe, but there's minimal seating. There is some counter space, but mainly for standing purposes. I ordered a standard Iced Matcha Latte with Oat Milk ($7.35) and my friend got her usual Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte ($8). Docking 1/2 point bc the matcha is pre-made. I'm a fan of the whisking process bc I do believe there's a craft to matcha overall. Surprisingly, my drink tasted fine and my bev was a good color, so I was pleasantly happy. We waited less than 10 min for a table to open up, but you have to be there at the right time, otherwise you prob just grab your drink + go. Overall, glad I tried Kijitora. It's not my first matcha choice, but it was decent for a standard matcha latte. Their specialty matcha drinks look to have mixed reviews, but I'm personally not a fan of sweet drinks. read more

Kijitora - Iced Matcha Latte; Strawberry Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I came here today to experience local matcha from Kijitora, a local matcha place that was all about cats! Everything was cat They had a lot of merchandise dedicated to cats! The tote bags were so cute but they were kind of pricey in my opinion. A standard beige Kijitora bag was priced for $30 each! They had several designs for sale. I was just busy checking out the cool cat merchandise while I was waiting in the long line to purchase the matcha drinks. The line was exceptionally long! It was worth the hype though! When I was my turn, I got an iced strawberry matcha latte and an iced mango matcha latte. It was so pretty when I got them. The mango and strawberry paste were sitting at the bottom of the matcha latte. I had to stir and mix the fruits with the whole drink. Surprisingly it was not sweet at all and was just right! They made it in a way that wanted you to crave more of it. It was very addicting. I did not get onigiris this time but will be sure to get some next time I'm here. They were just $4 each for miso salmon, tuna mayo, mentaiko cod roe, sukiyaki beef, and chashu pork. What a decent price for one onigiri! I would definitely be sure to get the miso salmon next time I'm here. The place was very cute with nice little tables for individuals. The place was very cozy with lots of sunlight coming in. Very modern with plants all around. It was so loud with people talking over each other. There were too many people on a Sunday afternoon so I had to walk around or cut through people to get my way. It was that crowded. I also didn't expect this place to be on the second floor and the stairs to be that steep. It was hectic carrying my stroller upstairs. Luckily someone helped me get down! The stairs are very narrow so I had to hold onto the rail. It was not ergonomically friendly at all. read more

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Stumbled onto this café while walking around the neighborhood with my wife. At 3 in the afternoon, on a Saturday- it was packed. The line is what drew our curiosity. It was rather warm today, so an Iced anything sounded great. The café is tucked away in the middle of the block. The line moves fast and the staff is efficient pumping our orders without having the cafe get overly crowded. I got the iced strawberry match latte. The strawberry was a nice sweetener to the match. It blended well with the earthyness of the match. The latter was overall a nice refreshing drink. Dont expect to sit. Go in, know what you want, and keep it moving. On the day like today, with the crowd, you can't expect to peruse though the little café. They had some cute cat merch. As I glanced quickly while people piled up behind me before I made my order. read more

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This place was so cute! I tried a couple different matchas and my favorite was the strawberry one. The chestnut matcha was sort of thick in a strange way and the nuttiness overpowered the tea flavor. read more

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Really cute cafe! The baristas were super sweet and quick to make the drinks. I ordered an iced strawberry matcha with soy milk (i believe they have almond, oat, and soy as alt. milks), and 2 black pour over coffees. The matcha was so flavorful and not overly sweet. So creamy and such a nice fresh strawberry purée was used at the bottom of the cup. The pour over coffee had such a robust flavor without being too bitter. Definitely one of my favorite roasts i've tried. I'll be back to try the Kuwacha Latte. read more

Kijitora - strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Store was packed when I arrived, it was on a Saturday around 3:30pm-ish. There were a bench and couple of tables and chairs. I ordered iced azuki red bean matcha latte with oat milk. The top of the drink was pretty cute! Honestly, I couldn't really taste the matcha because the taste was over powered by the red bean. Overall the drink is not bad if you like red bean! We were hoping to sit down a bit to enjoy the drink for a while but all the seats were already occupied. We were almost finished with our drinks by the time we got seats. Right now they have a hello kitty collab, they also sell stickers, mini blind boxes figures and other merch. read more

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Very small but very cute coffee and matcha shop, tucked away in a spot that's easy to walk past if you're not looking for it. What I loved right away was that they sell fun merchandise like stickers and also feature work from local artists. It makes the place feel more community-driven, and you get the sense that it's about more than just drinks. I went on a gloomy morning and ordered an iced matcha latte with vanilla and whole milk, while my friend ordered an iced strawberry matcha latte with oat milk. Both drinks looked beautiful -- the colors were vibrant and layered, and visually they definitely gave the impression of high-quality matcha. Unfortunately, taste-wise, we were both underwhelmed. My drink tasted mostly like vanilla milk with no noticeable matcha flavor coming through. My friend's drink was the same situation -- it was basically strawberry milk. Now, in the bigger picture, that's not a bad flavor to drink, but when you're specifically ordering matcha lattes, you expect the matcha to be the star. It's possible other drinks on the menu might deliver better balance, but at least for these two, it missed the mark. Even so, I do like that this shop is small, local, and creative with their café space. Supporting local businesses -- especially ones that support artists -- is always a plus in my book. I'd come back to browse their merchandise or maybe try a different drink, but I wouldn't get another matcha here. read more

Kijitora - Iced matcha latte with vanilla & strawberry matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I wanted to really enjoy the experience but sadly I don't know if I would come back again. It was my first time here at this location and my bf and I wanted matcha so we decided on this one compared to the others nearby. We even opted out of going to their mini location to see if this one has better options but we were left with not the best service which makes me not want to come back again. I was looking at the menu on the board but the worker suddenly comes to the register and blocks me from looking at the menu. She doesn't even mention that there are menus on the table and just stands there staring at us. I move myself over to try to look at the menu behind her to look. I quickly decide my order since my bf already knew what he wanted. I noticed that when he talked to her, her tone is different. I quickly just finish the order and step back a little. She awkwardly tells us that we can move down towards the end of the table where we can pick up our drinks. We were both quite uncomfortable with the interactions and couldn't wait to get our drinks and go. He was also getting a headache from the music they were playing so we just didn't want to stay longer than needed. He got a regular matcha with skim milk while I got the iced Azuki bean matcha with soy milk. His tasted pretty good and had a nice earthy matcha flavor but for some reason it was really hard to get the lid on for that cup. As for mine, I wasnt really expecting as much grittiness as I had. I guess I was thinking they would have a thicker red bean paste and lace it around the cup but it was a more thinned out red bean so it really blends into the drink. If you don't like the texture of a more gritty matcha, i don't recommend the red bean one. They also put some puffed rice on top which adds some toasted flavor and crunch which was nice. The space itself is nice and not overly cramped, along with having some local merch which was cool to see. I just personally wouldn't go back here because it felt very unwelcoming. I went to their Driggs Ave location a couple years back and had a better experience there, but I am not really sure if it's worth it when there are other cafes that have matcha lattes too. read more

Best matcha. Period. I craved this for days after I tried their strawberry matcha. Love the variety of drink options, the feel of the space, and the seating. Onigiri is affordable and okay. read more

Really good quality matcha! There was quite a line when we arrived at Kijitora on the weekend, but it moved rather quickly. The matcha here is amazing and top tier quality. I ordered a Matcha Latte with oatmilk, unsweetened. I definitely should've opted for a sweetener because that's my personal preference, but even without it, the matcha was really good. If I could go back, I'd probably order the Strawberry Matcha Latte instead. I also tried the Dirty Black Sesame Latte with white chocolate which was fantastic! And I tried the Miso Mocha which was not so great. In theory, this drink sounded so good. Unfortunately, the drink was not balanced and the miso was so strong that the drink tasted way too savory. If the balance was better and the drink had more mocha and sweetness (and much less miso), I think this could've been way more enjoyable. My friend described it as drinking cold miso soup. Two hits and one miss! Overall, really good matcha. read more

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Small spot (they have a second location deeper in Williamsburg that I believe is bigger!) no where to sit inside & a bench outside so it's a perf spot to grab & walk around to shop. Great matcha - love a place with speciality options and they had them for matcha and espresso. I got a strawberry matcha latte but asked for them to swap the milk with tonic water, it was refreshing!! My partner got the tiramisu latte & loved it. We both wanna go back to try more of the menu! They were super busy but got through the line quickly. read more

Kijitora - Matcha with strawberry & tonic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

amazing! i tried kijitora for the first time on my recent NYC trip, and came back every day. the black sesame latte specifically was my absolute favorite. service was friendly, such a cute little cat-themed place, and they have adorable merch! i will absolutely be back on my next trip. i will be thinking about the black sesame latte every day until i return, it was THAT good! read more

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I really liked the asian flavors in the latte! They were subtle but unique. A very cute cafe that sells merch, but maybe not the best work spot since there's very little seating. read more

Kijitora - Azuki red bean latte and dirty black sesame latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

After multiple failed attempts of finding a good matcha spot, kijitora really hit the spot! I ordered the strawberry matcha oat milk and it had the perfect amount of sweetness with the strawberry puree/syrup. My only complaint is it was almost $10 before tips for this drink because milk substitute cost $1 read more

Kijitora - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ordered an unsweetened hojicha latte and it was excellent. No graininess, nutty, almost chocolately flavor. I got with whole milk which was perfect. Note that the inside is super small so the line can get long but they get through the line fast. There are also some pasties inside. I tried the gluten free chocolate mochi brownie which I hated but that's personal preference. read more

Stopped in on a weekday morning and there was no wait. I got an iced dirty black sesame latte - it was a little too sweet with the white chocolate, so would get without it next time, but otherwise loved it. Would also try the hojicha latte! read more

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Best matcha latte I've had in a long while. This place was been recommended to me by a few people and it lived up to its expectations! My friends and I got the Matcha latte and the Tiramisu Latte. I was able to try my friend's coffee and it was pretty good as well. The matcha had a lot of depth and flavor to it compared to many places I've been to. Hands down probably the best matcha I've had in awhile. The interior was very intentional and definitely added a lot to the cute cozy vibe. The baristas were very welcoming and were quick to make our orders (despite it being a semi-busy). I highly recommend! read more

Kijitora - tiramisu latte w/ the strawberry matcha lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My ideal, perfect matcha!!!! I think this hands down is my 10/10 matcha. Creamy, but not too milky. Strong matcha, but not too bitter. It was smooth, no clumps on the bottom. I got just a regular iced matcha and I wouldn't change a thing. Notable mention to the strawberry matcha which was also a wonderful choice as well and not too sweet or artificial. I love the ambiance, this location was a little on the smaller side but I loved the stationary and things they had to offer for sale. The service was quick but since it was a small location and a wave of people the baristas did seem a little annoyed, understandable. Overall, still thinking about this matcha. Wish I was closer. read more

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This place is located in such a beautiful neighborhood. We had the iced matcha latte and the iced hojicha latte. The hojicha latte was perfect and the matcha latte was good as well. My only critique is that the matcha latte was a bit more milky than I expected from a place like this. Nonetheless the staff were super nice and I'd come back here when I'm in town. read more

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I simply had to return for a second black sesame latte. The richness and depth of flavor made this an absolutely delicious drink. Plus the way the cute tiny cat comes on the serving tray - so cute! There are other cat themed items inside, which contribute to making the place feel cozy and amicable. Definitely stop by here for their lattes!! read more

Kijitora - Black sesame latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Best matcha in town Strawberry matcha and Azuki matcha are my favorites. Matcha is thick and strong. Compared to strawberry matcha, Azuki matcha is less sweet read more

Kijitora - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Blink and you might miss this cafe! It was on the top of my matcha list in NY. First of all, the matcha is soooo good and the presentation is definitely super cute. I also bought stickers, matcha and a mini hydroflask to take home! I would definitely come back to try more types of matcha, as they had limited-time specialties. The drinks came out super quickly and were drank just as quickly. read more

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I loved this place!!! It was so small on the inside but had delicious matcha! I normally don't like my matcha sweetened but I got the strawberry and it wasn't too sweet at all. I loved it and can't wait to come back here! read more

Kijitora - Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ambiance: They are known for their strawberry matcha. Pretty good and I wanted to try something different this time and I got the hojicha latte with their special oat milk Service: Pretty good service didn't have to wait long. Food $$: Cafe small and price does get up there with every addition Audience: Solo Trip [X] Family Friendly [ X] Friends [X] Date Spot [X] Recommendations/tips: There's two locations so try to check out both. One has seating but this one is stop and go! read more

Tried their kuwacha latte, which is a caffeine free alternative to matcha. I've never heard of it until coming here but loved it so much! Very similar to matcha with an eartheir taste. read more

Kijitora - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Saw that this place was a popular matcha spot. Really good matcha latte, not too strong - a good balance. Space inside is small so there's really only room to order and maybe wait inside for your order if it's not busy. I went Sunday afternoon and line was short and quick. Would recommend coming here. read more

Kijitora - iced matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Guys. This is not my first review for Kijitora and it is simply because it's so freaking good!! The lattes never disappoint. And the two baristas there were so kind- honestly the employees always are! Forcing myself to get something new next time because it's so hard for me to not get the sesame latte... we shall see. read more

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Simply put, Kijitora serves some of the best matcha in NYC. This eclectic cafe offers light bites, coffee, and great matcha, all wrapped in a fun cat-themed concept. If you're visiting specifically for matcha, the strawberry or mango matcha latte are must-orders. You can't go wrong with either as the fruit puree pairs beautifully with the matchas depth and balance. The mango matcha latte did seem slightly thicker in texture, but both drinks remained exceptional. I was very tempted to purchase their matcha to recreate the drinks at home, though that will have to wait until my next visit. If you're looking for a cute cafe that truly excels at matcha, Kijitora is well worth visiting! read more

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Saw the great reviews in this place so had to give it a visit when we were in the area. Service was fast-- we waited around 10 minutes in line to get in. Ambiance is very casual-- no seating area, so it's mostly a take-out establishment. - Strawberry matcha: 100/10 (Omg the strawberry matcha here is amazingggg! Strong matcha flavor, sweet strawberry sauce, creamy oat milk = yes plzzzz) read more

Kijitora - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came in and asked for a latte that was sweet and didnt taste too milky. Asian lady recommended a Dirty Black Sesame Latte with White Chocolate. I got this with Oat milk and it hit all the marks. I could definitely taste the Black Sesame. The latte was smooth, rich, and sweet without being too milky. Highly recommend. Shop was small with no seating. Asian lady was friendly. White assistant not so much. read more

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wanted to love kijitora because of all the hype but I think I like it at best. I came on a sunday around 4:36pm and only waited in line for 10mins so that was nice. I was disappointed to see that the matcha was pre-made, and it manifested in slight graininess in the final drink. opting for oat milk ($0.75) on top of the iced strawberry matcha latte ($7.75) brought the total to $8.50 pre-tax, which was definitely painful since I downed the drink in a couple of minutes nevertheless, I appreciate that the strawberry syrup wasn't too sweet so I could taste the matcha. read more

Kijitora - iced strawberry oat matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I really enjoyed my chestnut flavored matcha latte with almond milk. It was so smooth, delicious and comforting especially on a cold day. They use ceremonial matcha and the quality is very good. I will definitely be returning.. probably tomorrow. lol read more

Kijitora - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Kijitora in Williamsburg absolutely lives up to the buzz. I got their hot tiramisu latte and my partner ordered the strawberry matcha latte, both were delicious and well balanced, not overly sweet. I officially understand the hype. The inside is super cute and cozy, making it a great spot to stop, sip, and recharge. If you're in the area and in need of a caffeine boost, this place is a must-stop. Consider this your sign. read more

Kijitora - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great quality matcha! I got the iced strawberry matcha latte, and I enjoyed how it wasn't overly sweet. They used a strawberry puree, and I liked how it didn't taste artificial; it tasted like real strawberries (what a rarity these days). I'm usually a slow drinker, but it was so good that I drank it speedily. I can't wait to come back here again! read more

Kijitora - strawberry matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Matcha latte is probably the best I've had in NYC as of now! Make sure to drink it before the ice melts though because it really waters down the drink. It's also $6 which is more on the affordable side in NYC (extra if you change the milk which I did). Space is cute with plants and is cute to hang and chat with others. Person who took my order wasn't the nicest and felt disinterested, but it is what it is. read more

Kijitora - matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I had heard stellar reviews about this place so I decided to check it out, they had some seasonal matchas such as Chestnut and Strawberry, but I opted for something unique like adzuki red bean matcha latte. Service was on point and its a very cute cafe, I also got a mochi brownie that was AMAZING in every way- for those who know mochi brownies are very hard to get right in texture and taste. Highly recommend. read more

Kijitora - Adzuki Bean Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came to Kijitora on a Saturday afternoon and there was a long line. I waited about 15-20 minutes before getting to order. The shop is tiny, so once you're inside, you place your order and then sort of awkwardly stand off to the side while waiting for your drink. It gets a bit cramped, especially if it's busy. I tried three drinks, all with oat milk: Strawberry Matcha - Really balanced. The strawberry wasn't too sweet or overpowering, and the matcha still came through nicely. Tiramisu Latte - My favorite! Light, creamy, and just the right pick me up. Sesame Latte - Good, but the sesame was a little thick for my taste. Still tasty, just not my personal favorite. The drinks came out in about 5-10 minutes, and the staff were super friendly. The store sells sell nicknacks, bag, and blind boxes near the that are worth checking out if you're into fun collectibles. Overall, the drinks are great and the vibes are cute--but I'd only come back if the line isn't too crazy. read more

Kijitora - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I fear the Strawberry Matcha Latte is just straight Strawberry milk. I saw this spot highly recommended on Tiktok and Yelp but I'm not sure I get the hype. We got their famous Strawberry Matcha Latte but there was barely any matcha taste. Their store is pretty cute and cat themed though! read more

Kijitora - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I went to Kijitora after a yoga session around 8:30 AM and it was very cute. There are a few tables inside and two benches outdoors. We ordered the strawberry matcha (suggested by the baristas) and the dirty black sesame latte (both with oat milk). We also shared the mochi brownie ($3.5), matcha muffin ($3.5), and the tuna mayo onigiri ($4). The strawberry matcha was a little sweet so next time we would ask for it slightly sweetened. On the other hand, the black sesame felt a little bitter so that could've been a little sweeter. I enjoyed the tuna mayo the best (mostly because it's savory). I liked how they made it fresh to order, the rice was warm and the tuna was a tasty. I do think there was a lot more rice than filling ratio. The matcha muffin was a little crumbly/dry and there were only chocolate chips on the top of the muffin. My friend enjoyed the mochi brownie - it wasn't too sweet and the texture was chewy. read more

Kijitora is a very popular matcha place, I've seen it all over Instagram and TikTok. So of course, being the matcha fiend that I am, I had to go and check out what the hype was all about. I went in April and got their iced strawberry matcha latte with oat milk. I took a sip and I was confused as to why so many people like their matcha. It was too sweet, I felt like the strawberry jam overpowered the matcha, and there was barely any matcha flavor. The matcha is definitely on the weaker side here. I'm not sure if I just got a bad drink that day but I want to give them a second chance, however, I'm also not sure if I will. read more

Kijitora - iced strawberry matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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