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Kijitora

4.5 (224 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Dogs allowed
Good for working
Outdoor seating

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Honey matcha
Anita P.

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.

strawberry matcha
Lydia K.

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.

Azuki red bean matcha latte iced
Josephine C.

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.

Iced matcha latte with vanilla & strawberry matcha latte
Hannah M.

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.

Matcha Latte and Dirty Black Sesame with white chocolate
Czarina D.

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.

Matcha with strawberry & tonic
Leah O.

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.

matcha
j j.

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!

Azuki red bean latte and dirty black sesame latte
Megan Y.

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.

Valerie C.

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

Gab G.

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!

tiramisu latte w/ the strawberry matcha lattes
Kelly T.

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!

Sherlin E.

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.

Pedram B.

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.

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