We got to Kyo Matcha at 7:30pm and it wasn't too busy. However, 15 minutes later, there was a line with 10 people. Their portions of ice cream are huge! I shared one with my friend after dinner and we didn't even finish it. The ice cream was creamy and had a strong matcha flavor. It had a tiny bit of bitterness but was the perfect amount of sweetness for my tastebuds. After 8 pm, the place gets busy and loud as more people trickle in. People are waiting for seats and grab a table as soon as other people stand up. read more

Kyo Matcha - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

New matcha spot in Brookline that is worth the wait Food: You can tell their matcha is high quality - silky smooth, not too sweet, and an authentic but not overpowering matcha flavor Highly recc the mixed matcha soft serve - the vanilla adds a creaminess to the matcha that tastes divine. They also have an Ube seasonal flavor of the month. Would skip the red bean topping. Also recc the tiramisu crepe cake- it was light, creamy, and not too sweet, so delicious! The layers of the cake add a nice texture. For drinks, their Kyoto milk tea with boba was really good, will have to come back to try the matcha latte! Other: Fast service, friendly staff Casual ambiance for a post dinner night out Line can sometimes get long but it moves fast, a lot of seating inside and outside TLDR; Come here for a unique matcha experience that will satisfy all your dessert cravings! read more

Kyo Matcha - Mixed matcha soft serve with red bean topping, tiramisu crepe cake, Kyoto milk tea with boba - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I had very high expectations for this place due to the hype, the two attempts we made but we left because of the outrageously long line. We finally got a chance to try it and we tried to order a spread to taste some of their key menu items: the ube towel roll cake, the milk cap cake, a matcha latte, and a milk ice cream. Everything fell flat. The towel cake was very light, ube flavor was not there and the outside wrap was dry. The best part of the milk cap cake was the brown sugar tapioca - those were tasty and had a great texture. The cake itself tasted too 'eggy' I was expecting more of the Japanese soufflé style with this cake. There was nothing special about the latte mostly just milk, weak matcha flavor or maybe I'm too critical but Starbucks does better matcha lattes - we didn't even finish that drink. The best thing we ordered was probably the ice cream - smooth and creamy but honestly more vanilla flavor than 'milk'. Nonetheless, friendly staff, others seem to have enjoyed it and definitely a beautiful spread, very instagrammable but I just wish the taste was there as well. read more

Kyo Matcha - The spread - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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The soft serve are delicious and worth the long drive to Brookline. The consistency is always smooth and all the flavors are not too sweet. Their crepe cakes are good too. Tends to be busy on weekends so not much seating those days. It's easier to order on their mobile app and you can sign up for rewards too. Inside seating areas are clean and staff are fast. read more

Kyo Matcha - Ube parfait - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

We came here on a Sunday afternoon and it was PACKED. The line stretched to the door and every seat inside was taken. While it was a bit overwhelming to order and get our items, I think it was worth it. I got the matcha float which consisted of an iced matcha with matcha ice cream on top. The matcha was a bit on the sweet side but that could be corrected next time by ordering it with less sweetness. The real star here was the matcha soft serve that they put on top of my matcha drink. It was so creamy and had an intense matcha flavor. I've had a lot of matcha soft serve that doesn't have the intense flavor that I enjoy. It was strong yet did not taste bitter. The other member of my party ordered a roasted green tea float and they defaulted to adding the matcha ice cream instead of the roasted green team ice cream which was a bit strange. Overall we enjoyed our drinks and we plan on returning for ice cream soon. read more

Kyo Matcha - Roasted green tea float (left), matcha float (right) - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Delicious desserts . Huge variety If you like matcha the crepe cake is the best . We tried almost all of the desserts since KM opened , still working on the drinks read more

I have been eyeing Kyo Matcha every time I walk by this area, and I was happy to hear that they finally opened! My friends and I shared the hojicha/ube parfait, ube milk cap cake, and matcha towel cake. Unfortunately, we did come around 7pm on a Friday, so a lot of their stuff was sold out. The hojicha/ube parfait was not bad. I really enjoyed the hojicha soft serve. I did not taste the ube flavor as much, though. The portion was actually pretty decent. I liked the cake and corn flakes but found the mochi unpalatable. The matcha towel cake was disappointing. The crepe layer is far too thin in comparison to the excess amount of cream present in this dessert. While the cream is not overly sweet, there was too much of it. The matcha flavoring was prominent, which was nice. My favorite was the ube milk cap cake. It looked the best and tasted the best. The cake itself was soft and spongy, although it did not have much flavor. The cream was light and not overly sweet, pairing well with the cake. I do wish the ube flavor was more prominent in the dish, but it is fine. Service was surprisingly fast. We got our dessert within 5 minutes after ordering. While there is seating both inside and outside, it is limited as there is a large influx of people coming to try this spot right now. I may come back if it does not seem as packed in the future to try other things on their menu. read more

Kyo Matcha - Ube Milk Cap Cake, Hojicha/Ube Parfait, and Matcha Towel Cake - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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This. Place. Gets. Busy. (And for a good reason. It's delicious!) Can order at the counter, with the staff or kiosk OR online and pick it up. The matcha latte is probably the most commonly ordered and maybe the matcha soft serve. (get the best of both worlds with a match float!) They do have alt milks (soy/oat) so appears safe for vegans. (Avoid or alter the slushes - they are made with milk) Wish the place was bigger and maybe a bit more organized. People clog up the back order pick-up area pretty badly. read more

Kyo Matcha is one of the first shops to open up on the stretch of new restaurants near St. Mary's stop on the Green Line. I came here a few days after their opening weekend around 3 PM and they were already sold out of so many things. I waited around 40ish minutes to order and ended up getting the ube milk cap cake, sakura mousse cake, and sunrise green tea. The sunrise tea was okay and the boba was chewy. The to-go containers are designed nicely and have a marble countertop likeness to them. The milk cap cake is your traditional sponge cake, which is light and airy and the ube milk topping is very subtle but creamy. The sakura mousse slid off the bottom Oreo crumble and has a gelatinous top layer with a small sakura in the middle. I enjoyed the cheese mousse layer which was creamy, but not too dense. Overall, with so many options to choose from you'll be able to find a sweet dessert to your liking. read more

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I've been to this place too many times.. haha. Small matcha shop in Brookline right off the green line that serves delicious soft serve Asian inspired flavors like Hojicha, green tea, and their flavor of the month (August was black sesame). Service can go either way, the staff are friendly but also iPad friendly. The inside decor reminded of a small modern Japanese store . read more

Kyo Matcha - Green Tea Soft Serve, Black Sesame Parfait, and Matcha Latte - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Some of the best matcha in the Boston area! The store is in a fairly centralized location with hmart and a cute Japanese bakery near by which makes my weekend trips & errands super convenient. When they first opened up they were super busy but it was all totally worth it! They've got some great desserts, delicious icecream, and a great variety of drinks aside from matcha too! Strawberry milk cap cake and matcha towel cake are both worth a try! There are bathrooms available and self serve kiosks if you don't want to talk to anyone lol read more

Love love love this place!! Amazing vibes, staff, and food/drinks! I've always had a good experience here, either just for a walk in or staying for a meal. I really recommend their matcha anything and my favorite is the passionfruit green tea! So happy to have this cute spot open up in this neighborhood! read more

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The matcha and black sesame ice cream flavors are both great! Location was crowded on a Saturday afternoon so we had to find seats outside, but the desserts were prepared quickly read more

Kyo Matcha - Black sesame ice cream with rice ball, matcha milk swirl with matcha cone - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

We shared the soy mochi milk cap cake and the dream of Sakura. The Dream of Sakura for $3.50 is an experience but I wouldn't get this again. It's flavored with a brown sugar syrup and some soy powder. It gave a Bug's Life water droplet telescope. The soy mochi milk cap was good. Not overly sweet which was nice, but didn't hold too much flavor. Cake was soft, similar to most Asian fruit cakes. The price is steep for the size you get tho. The service was really quick, we went during a weekend after eating ramen next door. Good lighting. Just seemed a bit crammed in the middle where there was a place to take a photo op but can't because there's a whole line of tables and a small step you'd have to watch out for I'd go back to try the towel cakes or another milk cap for the experience but wouldn't be my first choice with the price. read more

Kyo Matcha - Soy mochi milk cap - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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I love KyoMatcha, I'm on a mission to try everything on their menu and I have not gotten a single thing I haven't liked! I have been here at least six times already, and my favorites are the Sakura Cheese Mousse Cake, Ube Towel Roll Cake, and the Boba Tea Milk Cap Cake. Very cute shop that I love taking my friends to! read more

Kyo Matcha - Matcha Red Bean Latte, Ube Towel Toll Cake, Boba Tea Milk Cap Cake - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Loved their soy milk cap cake and ube towel cake. Both were really good and will definitely come back to try their other desserts. Came on saturday morning just 10 minutes before opening and there was already a line, do come early as by the time I left, the line was out the door. read more

Kyo Matcha - Soy Milk Cap Cake - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

The place is really hype. Nothing special. The matcha latte is tasted like water. The ice cream doesn't tasted anything has matcha in it. The ube cake is 6 out of 10 scale, nothing is stand out. And the line is an hour long. I was looking for forward to try it so bad but it was very disappointed experience. Overall, dessert is suck and drinks are water down. read more

Kyo Matcha - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Line was long but the service was friendly. The cap cake was delicious. They sold out of the crepe cake. The one thing I would never get again is the towel cake. It is cute looking but it's whipped cream filled crepe in a cute package. I threw most of it away. Disappointing. But the matcha float drinks were delicious! I would get that again! read more

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Outstanding Kyoto matcha cafe bringing the tastes of Japan to Brookline. The ice cream menu ventures beyond matcha to include hojicha (my favorite !), sesame, mango and more ... offering a regular list with several specials. The flavors are excellent and authentic. The cake options are beautiful and delicious, including mousse cake, towel and all cake, milk cap cake, mille crepe cake and more in several flavor options. The drink menu (hot & cold) is far too lengthy to list - but includes options with my favorite hojicha. The service is prompt, efficient and friendly. Inside seating can be tight but in warmer weather, there is room outdoors. EXCELLENT! @giunbones read more

One of my go to dessert shops! I almost always stop by for a sweet treat after a meal in the area. I love their matcha latte floats and that they have rotating flavors. Their matcha is strong and tastes authentic. It's a cute but small place, so easier to grab and go since it gets busy. Service is always quick and friendly! read more

Kyo Matcha - Black sesame parfait, matcha and milk swirl soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Passionfruit crepe cake was the perfect level of sweetness and service was quite fast. Didn't even have to wait in line (though I did go on a week day). Looking forward to trying other flavors of the crepe cake read more

Kyo Matcha - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

They have so many unique desserts here! The wait was a little long when I came here but the matcha drink is so delicious and would recommend if you like matcha! Good strong matcha taste and the inside of the cafe is cute as well. Cute spot for small groups or a date! read more

This place was so hyped before it even opened and honestly worth it! The place itself is very cute and has a decent amount of seats inside and out. Probably won't be great to dine-in as a group of 4+ because of the space and popularity, but worth a try. The quality of food was great (not too sweet, which is easier to eat). The service was also good even though there was a HUGE line (opening weekend) and the servers were very fast and busy. Cudos to their hardworking staff to deal with the popularity and opening busy weekend!! read more

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really great matcha flavor. the crepe cake is a must try. interior is cute. the drink was good and ice cream is yummy read more

Kyo Matcha - Matcha Crepe Layer Cake - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

If you're looking for authentic matcha in Boston, Kyo Matcha is the place to go. They've got matcha everything (lattes, ice cream, crepes, pudding, parfait and slush). I tried the matcha latte ($6.50) and it was delicious. The flavor was rich and the drink texture was thick. This was my second matcha drink of the day and it did not disappoint. My friend got the matcha soft serve - she said it was very good! There was a long line and the cafe was pretty busy, so we had to wait about 10-15 minutes but the experience was worth it. I'm definitely coming back - next time I want to try the matcha cheese mousse cake! Overall rating: 10/10 read more

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Kyo matcha is a very cute shop with nice ambiance and good variety. The presentation and service are a 10/10. Food was an 8/10. Really yummy and great for new matcha drinkers. Not for hardcore matcha lovers. The matcha lacks some of the depth and intensity I've had from other places. The cake was delicious, creamy and well balanced great presentation nice not overpowering mascarpone flavor. The Matcha strawberry latte was a little disappointing we felt it didn't have a good matcha element tasted more like plain strawberry you could pass on it. The float was nice it had a good creamy soft serve flavor, although it did have a lot of ice. If you're just getting into matcha or can't handle the intense grassy flavor then I'd definitely recommend! But if you're looking for a true fresh Matcha flavor not for you. Overall 8/10 still worth your time truly a lovely read more

I really like this place! I never get anything complicated - my go to is the green matcha and milk swirl in a cup lol- but it's always consistent, clean and the staff is very pleasant. Prices are good and the menu seems to have a lot of variety. I just wish it were larger. It is obviously very popular and finding a seat can be tricky to impossible. Still- nice place! read more

I'm pretty picky about my matcha because I hate when it tastes bitter or artificial, but their drinks are SO good! My friend got the regular matcha latte and I got mine with red bean. I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor. There's a perfect balance of bean and matcha in my drink. We also got the Hokkaido roll cake. I usually don't like roll cake because the cream is too dense, but I would definitely get this roll cake again. I think the sweet and salty flavors pair really well together. The place is so cute from their little picture area and light wood furniture. The owner is also super friendly and very kind! Gonna be my new regular place. read more

Kyo Matcha - Red bean matcha latte and regular matcha latte - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Delicious matcha drinks and desserts, but a bit expensive. It's a popular place that can get busy, but service is fast and friendly. Sugar, ice, and toppings are customizable. The classic matcha latte is good quality, and the matcha float, with layers of red bean, milk, matcha latte, ice, and matcha ice cream, is tasty but tricky to eat with a spoon/straw, like navigating an obstacle course. The matcha mille crepe cake impresses with its even, soft, and fluffy layers. The black sesame latte was flavorful, but I recommend opting for less sugar than usual. Kyo Matcha is worth visiting for the matcha, and I'm excited to try more desserts and drinks. read more

Was lucky to arrive before a big crowd came in after us. Can order with a person or at kiosk. Ordered matcha roll cake and had their soft serve matcha cone. Cake was delicious. good matcha flavor on both items. Looking forward to trying other items on their menu. read more

5/5 for service. Employees were kind, efficient and helpful given how hectic the small store was. The person at the counter even kindly refilled the water cups even while fulfilling orders. The reason why I am lowering my stars is not because I think Kyo matcha is bad, but just not terrific. I've attached a photo of my drink, which was the Matcha Latte Float, regular sweetness, and mochi with red bean as extra. The total price was $9.90 . I was shocked as I realized just how much ice my drink had, and there is were some ice shards in the ice cream as if the drink had been frozen and melted for me. I know it's customary for stores to add lots of ice to their drinks, but I feel like there's a mutual understanding of how much ice is too much. I decided to pull up all the ice I had as it felt like every bit I tried taking I had an ice cube in it. I was also given a lid when asked for dine-in, so ice cream spilled being stuck to the lid, but the main reason why I spilled so much was the damn ice cubes. Even when comparing the amount of ice side by side, I just can't believe that much ice was in my cup. Even thought the melted ice cream AND latte amounted to half the cup (minus my spill), I was more impressed that they managed to fill any amount of matcha in my cup. This is not a diss at the employees, as I'm sure they are only following a recipe given to them. I don't even hate Kyo matcha. I'll probably just recommend people to get their ice cream or dessert, as they seem more worth your money than the drinks. Heck that's probably what I will get next time too. I am just asking that you maybe not add so much ice, as this just made me sad ‍. Pwetty please read more

Drinks were great! We got the Strawberry Matcha and the White Peach matcha lattes and they were amazing! Not too sweet, and good portion! The desserts looked good although I didn't get any. read more

Cannot get enough of their matcha parfait beautiful matcha, yummy fruity teas, super kind staff !

Pretty good matcha. Despite the lines the staff is really quick with my order. Also it's nice it's located right next to public parking and by other spots so making the trip is worth it. read more

Loved the hojicha latte, strawberry milk cap cake, ube milk cap cake, and matcha parfait too

Their matcha is amazing, definitely recommend trying the matcha float! Also a very cute location, super convenient to get to.

I think I've tried everything in the menu at the is point and every visit is always pleasant. I have nothing but good praise for the food and staff. The it's a great place and just hang out and enjoy a snack. read more

The best matcha soft serve out there! The matcha taste is strong and authentic. The staff is also so friendly and welcoming!

Love the soft serve ! Cakes are bomb! Must check out. Joken was helpful explaining everything !

The drink was ok . I didn't wait too long. It was afternoon and I order two drinks . It took about 5 minutes. The drink is ok and maybe I expected too much before go. Anyway it was good stop by experience. read more

Kyo Matcha - Wait about 5 minutes for the Mocha strawberry . The taste was ok. Maybe expect too much but it was nice stop by experience. - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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