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I love a matcha shop!!! Super packed but quick service. Saw some people doing work and some chatting with friends. There appears to be outlets and free WiFi. They have classic matcha lattes and great fruity flavor combinations and seems very authentic!
Went in with high expectations, but it was just alright. The staff was friendly and made our drinks pretty quick. The interior was cute, perfect for working or catching up with a friend. The azuki matcha was a dud. It was missing the earthiness and sweetness of the azuki bean. Instead, it just tasted like chunky matcha. The black sesame latte was sweeter than expected. It was still pretty good, but I just feel like I would've gotten sick had I finished the whole thing. I would probably just try the strawberry matcha latte next time.
Friend recommended this place! I ordered the strawberry matcha, bc staff said that was a must try/ most popular, and friend ordered the hojicha latte. I haven't had enough strawberry matchas in my life, but this was indeed a very delicious strawberry matcha. The matcha flavor is there and the strawberry jam is sweet and not overly thick. I think the drink itself was rlly good, but ive def had stronger matchas. I took a sip of the hojicha and it was also rlly good and refreshing. You can def taste the hojicha flavor! The store is quite small and can get super packed and busy, but there are some seats to sit at! Staff were super friendly!! If it's within vicinity of wherever im at, id def stop to get a drink again.
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.
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.
Very yummy matcha. Store is super small though. And it's kind of disorganized in there when you wait for your order. Wish they would just call out the numbers on the receipt they give you. Matcha was pretty good but was not amazing.
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.
10/10 best match i had in NYC! There was so much strawberry and it was sweet and fresh, i loved it!
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.
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.
Are you serious this store is sooo freaking cute. Their matcha drinks are sooo good I really love the red bean with matcha ( it was so rich and yummy whoever thought of this is a genius) get a drink here and walk around the cute neighborhood
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.
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.
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I love this little shop! The seating is a bit sparse which is a shame bc the indoor decor is so cute. it wasn't too busy when I went , so I'm glad I managed to snag a seat! The worker/owners(?) are so sweet and they actually make their lavender syrup in house! Sometimes I feel like with sweeter drinks, the sugars overshadow the flavor of the tea, but you still get a strong tea flavor with the right balance of milk and sugar here. I have a sweet tooth so I loved these drinks, but if you prefer a more natural tea flavor I would maybe get it less sweet than their default :) Both drinks were 5/5 and I definitely would come back! read more
2 years ago
I only got a chance to get a regular hot matcha latte on a cold day but it made my entire work trip to NY and gave me something to look forward to in the morning. I appreciate that they open relatively early, unlike the other matcha places with great reps in the area. Love the cozy shop vibe also and the music! read more
Tried their matcha after seeing so many videos online. I got the strawberry matcha latte which seems to be the most popular. I think I prefer a more jammy type of strawberry since this one seemed like fresh strawberries. I would come back for the Sakura matcha instead, I liked the flavor of it better! The line is a bit long on the weekends and there are only a couple tables outside so it's definitely more of a to go place. read more
Nice japanese cafe that also sells clothing and some stickers. Really nice, they have some seats outside that face the sun so its soooo warm and sucky sucky. I got the hojicha latte with no sugar, yummington jones Service? They gave me the drink lol wtf read more
This place is really cute. Only a couple small seats so better for take out if they're busy. They have lots of cute cats and small cat Japanese trinkets to purchase. The vanilla latte was great, my husband liked the tiramisu latte too. For 2 drinks with tip it was $16 and change. read more
rec: strawberry matcha very busy! but cute interior and actually has decent outdoor seating. the strawberry matcha is good but only for the (fresh?) strawberry. it doesn't mix well, so it's sort of strawberry then matcha, the latter of which tbh isn't high quality. I personally don't mind tbh because cafe matcha doesn't impress me when I can whip up a better one at home in 5 min read more
2 years ago
The baristas were very kind and welcoming upon arrival. The place is small, but it stores a lot of goods. Aside from the cafe, there are cat themed notecards, tote bags, clothing, and other cute stuff for sale. I was able to try three drinks on this day with my friends. All the drinks were refreshing and strong in flavor. read more
2 years ago
I love matcha lattes and order them at every cafe I go to, but Kijitora's strawberry matcha latte has become my favorite! Kijitora is a cute, small little cafe with cat-themed decor and the drinks absolutely live up to the reviews. Definitely worth stopping by. read more
I came here because I am a huge cat lover, and I read that there is a lot of cat decor here, which there is. I love their tiny, cute figurines all over the small café. I believe there might have been one place to sit, but there is seating outside I think two tables, for about four people. Myself and two friends met up to get a drink there and while we were sitting outside on a Sunday around 1230pm there was a consistent flow of people coming in and the line sometimes extended out the door. The two ladies behind the counter were constantly working and moving as fast as they could serve they did the best that they could but they will likely be a little bit of a wait, it is a bit pricey but no more than your typical Brooklyn coffee shop. They are opening a second location on Graham Avenue in East Williamsburg so I'm curious to see if that will be a bigger space. I got a chai latte which had a bit more spice than your typical chai latte. My friend got the black sesame latte which she enjoyed but the sesame flavor was a bit too much for a whole drink so she did not finish it and my friend had a jasmine tea. read more
2 years ago
The store is so cute and we enjoyed our drinks! The strawberry matcha was a little on the sweet side but had great strawberry flavor, almost smoothie-like in flavor and texture! I'll stick to a matcha latte next time for less sweetness and a stronger matcha flavor! The tiramisu latte was delicious and spot on with the tiramisu flavors. read more
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Matcha is mid but still good. What I liked was the onigiri. But interior is soooooo beautiful and cute. The service was slow. But still a good experience and will visit again read more
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I love the vibe of kijitora. There are cats everywhere!!! I got the strawberry Matcha and tiramisu latte. Both drinks were 10/10. Perfect sweetness and you get the strong matcha flavor. The grill cheese sandwiches were so adorable but only available on weekends at their East location. read more
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Came here because of tiktok but matcha was unfortunately mid. Got the strawberry matcha latte, and the strawberry flavor was good but I wish there was more matcha. The yuzu drink was refreshing, and the merch was pretty cute. read more
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Hidden gem. Specialty drinks are creative and expertly crafted. I especially like their homemade chai, black sesame latte, and... have you ever tried a cold brew spritzer? It's like a coffee mocktail with pear and tonic. Super refreshing light and well balanced. Try this! read more
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Quaint and cute little store. I'm in love! I got the hoji latte with oat milk, sweetened, and it was delicious. Service was quick and sweet. Recommend giving this spot a try read more
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their matcha is insanely good sooo lives up to the hype. its my favorite place to go for strawberry matcha. there will probably be a line but its that good and the cutest trinkets surround you as you wait read more
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