Thank goodness the line has died down since it has opened - every time I passed by for a solid month, there was a line out the door. Once, I even stood in it for 45 minutes before realizing that they were out of milk ice cream, but now the line is a lot more manageable. There's a lot of really pretty desserts and drinks on their menu, but I opted for the milk ice cream, which was something I've generally been wanting to try for a while. Milk ice cream ($7.00) - First, the menu says that the milk ice cream is $6.50 but when I got to the front of the line I put my order in on the machine and it said that it was $7.00, so that was a bit strange. Other than that, it was very easy to use the machine and it told me a number that I waited to be called out to collect my food. The ice cream itself was very creamy, and didn't exactly taste like vanilla, which I guess is why it's called "milk" flavor. That being said, it was a really nice and sweet but not to sweet creamy flavor, and I enjoyed it a lot. The price being different was a bit strange, and I'm not sure I can justify $7 for a single cone, but I'm glad I tried it. Overall, 4/5 - it was a nice treat and I'm happy I finally tried milk ice cream, but with the current price and even with a 10 minute wait or so, it doesn't feel like I'll be back for the ice cream. read more

Kyo Matcha - Milk Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Finally got to experience Kyo Matcha and it did not disappoint! Since this place opened, there is always a line out the door...literally all day! People have been excited for this place and for good reason! They obviously specialize in all things matcha, from matcha lattes to soft serve + floats to bubble tea and slushes to cakes/pastries. Definitely a matcha-loving foodie's dream! I tried the matcha latte with soymilk, which was nice to have a dairy-free option compared to some of the otherwise dairy-based desserts. There is an option to add in toppings like boba, red bean, or mochi, as well and even matcha floats (latte + soft serve which seem to be a very popular item). I also shared the matcha layer crepe cake and it was delicious! A great balance of sweetness but letting the matcha flavors shine through. Would highly recommend!! What is nice about all of the drinks is that you can alter the sweetness level so if you want a classic sweet bubble tea, there is something for you, but if you are also craving a matcha latte with little/no sweetness added, you can have that too! Of course they have quite an extensive menu beyond matcha. Latte-wise they have a lot of different combos of matcha lattes + floats, hojicha latte + floats, and black sesame lattes. They also have a lot of other teas and tea slushes (kind of like a frappe), including non-caffeinated options. The most popular items that I saw tended to be different combinations of the latte floats, ice creams, and cakes (the crepe layer cakes and the milk cap cakes). I don't think there is much you can go wrong with though!! The inside is small and with the lines definitely can get loud inside. There are a few small tables and some window seats (best for parties of 1-2 people), but larger groups could try to snag a table outside or just plan to take their drinks or orders to go and hang out on Beacon street. There is definitely more limited seating given the popularity of the cafe, so judge accordingly and be on the look out for a spot if you plan on dining in. The line moves pretty quickly. We were waiting in a 15-20 person line and only had to wait ~5 min before ordering and about 5-10 min for our order, which is pretty impressive in my opinion. Quality seems to be top-notch and they are well staffed, so are handling the bustling business pretty great. Would recommend a visit in, especially as the weather is nice this summer! The outside area right around the cafe is actually covered so even if it rains (as is typical in the New England summers), you can enjoy a sweet treat here! read more

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The shop has lots of seating indoors and outdoors. Even now there is a bit of a wait for orders. It took 7 mins for one icecream cone. The matcha soft serve is $7 for a pretty standard cone. Sweet but a light green and doesn't have a strong matcha flavor. The cone is just a regular sugar cone read more

Kyo Matcha - Matcha soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Now that the opening hype is gone and the weather doesn't make you think of chilly desserts. I love anything matcha. The place is a little crazy. It is difficult for a first time visitor to figure out what to order. I learned to go straight to the self-serve screen and then start the hunt for a seat, which is challenging. But I have plenty of time, because order fulfillment isn't particularly fast. read more

Ending the trip into the city with soft serve was perfect! Ordered on the kiosk. The staff were pleasant and friendly. Informed me to head to pick up area when they started to work on my order. This was perfect since I'm not a fan of melting ice cream. Great texture. The flavor could be a hint stronger. read more

Kyo Matcha - Swirls - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Hands down a big fan of this place! I've been here at least 4 times so far. The line was extremely long near the beginning of their opening where it went around the block, but has since died down to just a straight line out the door. Not sure if the hype is slightly over or if the spring semester is over. LOVE: * I've ordered the Matcha, Hojicha, and Black Sesame (flavor of the June month) soft serves, and I would get them again! They all had a very strong flavor, so be aware of the caffeine for those who get the tea flavors in the evening! * The matcha crepe cake had evenly layered cream and crepe. Would order again. OKAY: * I've also gotten the Ube (flavor of the May month) soft serve and thought it tasted more like the base/milk flavor with a slight hint of ube. I've had ones with more ube taste, so I wouldn't get it again here. * I've also had the long-awaited Matcha Towel Cake, which I waited a few visits to finally order when it was not out of stock! The cake is definitely very beautiful..and I definitely felt bad that I had to rip this towel apart. While the taste was strong in matcha, it was hard to cut the cake up with a fork, so I would prefer the crepe cake over the towel cake. There's seating inside and outside the place. During times when all the tables were taken, I've found seating on benches along the street. I'm excited to try the other desserts and drinks on their menu! read more

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Finally got to try Kyo Matcha and it's definitely the perfect place to grab a sweet treat! We heard it always has a line but luckily we went during off hours and it wasn't too busy. We ordered two matcha drinks and two desserts: the tiramisu crepe cake and the matcha cheese mousse cake. Both desserts were good but the cheese mousse cake was the star and I would definitely order again! There's not much seating inside and a few tables outside so just be prepared if you plan on visiting. A few dessert options had also sold out by the time we got there too. Overall, loved the experience here! read more

Kyo Matcha - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

The interior is very cute and nice. The ice cream itself was delicious, although the matcha was almost too strong for my liking. But compared to Matcha Maiko, is say they're about the same rating for me. read more

Sooooo ... I love this place!!! It just opened up and I've only been here once, BUT ... I AM OBSESSED!!! This place is small but sooooo cute!!! I love the designs and how it's decorated. It has both inside and outside seating. I feel like they could add more outside seating ... as there's ample space for it. The bathrooms are also super nice, very clean, and even luxurious. However, I do wish they had a baby changing device ... as this place is located in a very family friendly area. Regarding the food and drinks ... ah-mazinggggg!!! Very matcha and not too sweet at all. I am so impressed with their menu as it's pretty large ... without being weird and overwhelming. The prices are also really good for the product ... as the matcha seems pretty high quality. I can't wait to go back but am so nervous for my wallet ... as I want this like every week!!! It's going to be tempting cuz this location is so convenient for me, and it's just a short walk to Coolidge Corner or to Kenmore Square. This place just opened up, so there was a little line when I went ... which was noonish time on a weekday. I could see the line being a lot longer in the evenings and on weekends. The service was superb. Although it was super busy, the staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and efficient. They kindly answered all questions and were extremely patient with customers. I had my baby with me, and they were sweet enough to tell me that they were about to run a fire alarm test. I really appreciated their caring attitude. As a side not and so not a reason to go to one place over another, but everyone is so beautiful here ... inside and out. read more

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The line was wrapped around the block, but it was worth the 45 min wait. Definitely try their soft serve and matcha cap cake. The soft serve was creamy and packed with deep matcha flavor. The cap cake was a matcha chiffon cake topped with cheese foam + red bean. When you combine some red bean with the fluffiness of the matcha cake, it's a perfect bite. Something they can improve upon is their matcha latte needs a deeper matcha flavor. The matcha towel cake looked pretty, but it's just a crepe filled with a ton of matcha whipped cream and red bean. The red beans were oddly hard. If you're a fan of whipped cream, then you'd like the roll cake. But personally I think the cap cake was way better. Another thing to note is their service is amazing. They limit each customer to 2 cakes & the cashier told us they sold out of all cakes besides the cap cake. We were a bit bummed because the towel cake was the main reason we came, but after our order came out, a lady from the back brought more out. We thought they wouldn't let us order it since we already left the line, but the lady (who I assumed was the manager) was kind enough to let us purchase one. She even personally rang us up. Even though this place is so busy (for good reason) it's nice that they still care about the little details. read more

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Really enjoyed it and worth the wait. Plenty of street meter parking for your leisure. Really bright, earthy, modern and quick with your orders. Love the matcha drinks and the ice cream with order ingredients mixed in, which did not make it overly sweet. Matcha flavor is not too strong but has flavor for sure. read more

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Heard that the flavor of the month for ice cream was black sesame so I had to come try it out! The sesame flavor was very strong which was nice and the portion size was huge. Prices was $7, a bit expensive but not outrageous for the area. You order on a machine and everything comes out pretty quickly. read more

Kyo Matcha - Black sesame ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

As a matcha connoisseur from LA I'm glad to say this place was delicious! The quality of the matcha was good and fresh. I got my matcha latte less sweet and it was still very good. I also got less ice but it was still cold and good so I'd recommend that. The matcha affogato was good although the ice cream to matcha shot ratio could have been less. The hojicha was good and the different toppings made it fun to eat. I went on a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty quick (waited maybe 5-10 mins). Super cute outdoor seating and would recommend going with a group on a nice day! There's a decent amount of street meter parking. read more

Kyo Matcha - Matcha Latte Hojicha Parfait Matcha Affogato with matcha shot (special of the day) - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Arrived here and there was a long line out the door. The line did move fairly quickly and we got our items fairly quickly also. Ice cream was delicious- great matcha flavor though the matcha isn't very sweet so if you like yours sweet, I would make sure to get it with the vanilla for balance. The milk tea was a bit disappointing. Boba wasn't good and the drink felt water down with minimal flavor. Would come back for the ice cream but pass on the drinks read more

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Match and food are delicious. Sell out of some of the cakes often. Small sitting area. Does have a Picture spot for you to take your social media pic with the tea. 4 stars because the last time I went in was at 12 pm. One of the staff wanted to spray down the patio with water right at the busiest time. The hose went right through the dining area of the restaurant. The noise was loud. When I left he was blocking the way and almost got me wet. He could have done the spray down before service started right? read more

Overhyped by tiktok as usual. I got a matcha ice cream and matcha crepe cake, both were awful and disappointing. The ice cream had a bitter aftertaste and while talking about bitter, the crepe cake was wayyyy overloaded with matcha powder, inside and out. It tasted like if you were to put a spoonful of grass into your mouth. It was very bitter for a cake that is meant to be sweet. Overall, definitely won't be back...like a 2/10. read more

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

!!I WAITED 3 HOURS FOR THIS AND IT WAS WORTH EVERY SECOND!! Strawberry Matcha Latte was so smooth and had fresh strawberry bits in the bottom! The match towel cake was $10 and I could inhale it in like 10 seconds no fork is required. The towel cake is so interesting with light and fluffy matcha cream inside! I also liked their sakura cheesecake, the crust tasted like oreos but I'm not sure if it is? The clear gelatin on top a great jello texture but is overal flavorless, it just adds a great aesthetic layer to it. The cheesecake was not too sweet and very light! I can also inhale it in 10 seconds. The matcha crepe cake was soooo good! Look at all those even layers! The interior is also beautifully designed but pleasseeee I wish there was more seating! It was so cramped and just not enough space in between the seats. They do offer outside seating which is awesomeee!! But I really wanted to sit inside for vibes :( ALSOOO they have a beautiful big mirror wall with flowers for pictures! The staff was so friendly and welcoming, with such a busy business I give kudos for keeping it cool! Please please please let the hype die down so I can come in peace and get seating inside!! read more

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I was lured in by the TikTok hype and I can't help but feel let down by my visit to Kyo Matcha. After waiting about 40-minute in line, I opted for the Kyoto Milk Tea, Matcha Brulée Cream, and Milk Cap Cake (because all the other cakes were sold out). The teas were mid, nothing you can't find at another cafe when it comes to flavor. The real disappointment was the Milk Cap Cake, which was overwhelming salty. Ultimately, the long wait in the cold was not justified by the average-at-best offerings. The only redeeming aspect was the food presentation. Everything looked really pretty. read more

Kyo Matcha - Matcha Cap Cake and Matcha Brulée Cream - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Got the matcha soft serve and the hojicha mango swirl. Matcha and hojicha tea flavors were really strong which was nice, but the seasonal mango flavor just tasted like sweet cream. Fast service, and we sat at the tables outside. The servings are massive, good for sharing. read more

Kyo Matcha - Matcha soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

First time here and I really like the soy milk matcha latte! It wasn't sweet and it had a nice flavor. I'd recommend it with light ice and no sugar at all. The cheese mousse cake was ok, couldn't taste the matcha and it might need to come with something else bc for $10 it didn't have enough black sesame nor sakura. However, I'll come back for the matcha tiramisu and the ice creams. read more

Came back on Saturday post lunch and the line wasn't too long. Luckily, they still have some of the cake so finally was able to try it. I got the Hokkaido milk salty roll cake and I wasn't really a fan of. It is a salty sweet treat where the ice cream was a bit hard and there's butter in the middle. I would recommend getting another dessert. read more

Kyo Matcha - Hokkaido milk salty roll cake - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Tried this spot for the first time while visiting friends. It was amazing! One of the best dessert places I've been to. We ordered a few things which we shared. This includes ice cream, drinks, a mousse, and towel cake all of which were decadent and delicious. If you're driving, there is metered street parking around, or you can always take the T. You place your order using a kiosk, which is then ready for you in no time. The staff is friendly and efficient, and the place is nicely decorated with a few cute spots to take photos/selfies. I'll be back for more! Hopefully they'll have spot closer to my parents in the South Shore area. read more

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walked by here in the morning and one of the workers stopped us to let us know it was their soft opening! I'm only in Boston for a trip so it was so exciting to try a new store during their early stages. we ordered their tiramisu crepe cake, matcha cream puff, guava grapefruit tea, and their matcha latte. their tiramisu crepe cake was delicious. there was such an equal balance of crepe and crepe, and their cocoa powder on top really sealed the deal. their matcha cream puff had plenty of matcha inside of it and it looked amazing. their guava grapefruit tea was delicious. it's a little on the sweeter side so we were recommended to get it less sweet and it was the perfect amount. the service was amazing! I believe it is two sisters who run the shop and they are so friendly and sweet. they gave the best recommendations and they were even kind enough to let us try they raindrop dessert that came with a brown sugar syrup and another powder. the space inside is very clean and minimalistic. there's plenty of seating available and I think it would be the perfect spot to do work or catch up with friends. I believe they will also have outside seating as well. if you're in the area be sure to support this new business! when we went, drinks were dine in only, but their food items were available for dine in or take out. read more

Kyo Matcha - top: tiramisu crepe cake bottom: matcha cream puff - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Another incredible place to get matcha in Boston. The Mango Matcha was delicious and strong in both matcha and mango flavor. read more

Kyo Matcha - Mango Matcha Latte - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

This place is a heaven for Matcha Lovers!! Enjoyed the taste of Matcha. I went for 50% sugar. It was sweet enough with 50% sugar level. And the glass was full of ice. Next time, I would ask for the less ice option to enjoy the drink. read more

Kyo Matcha - Match Latte Float with Boba - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Still a delicious spot, matcha and hojicha ice cream is amazing and was fun to taste side by side! read more

Kyo Matcha - Hojicha and Matcha Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

This is a very trendy dessert place near BU. We enjoyed the Matcha Parfait and Towel cake. There are variations/toppings/options for each, but we got it pretty much default. The place is clean and there are plenty of parking outside. The food was fresh and refreshing...definitely see this place being more busy/popular in the summer months. read more

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I love matcha! I have been wanting to try Akti Matcha for weeks. Finally made it in today. I had the brown sugar matcha tea with boba. The matcha was delicious! Excited to try more things on the menu. read more

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Bright and super busy spot next to a few eateries. Was very crowded when we went so we took our desserts to go. Had a milk cake and it was the perfect sharing size that left both of us satisfied! It was sweet but not too sweet and delicious. They also had some Bobba pearls on the side for an extra treat. read more

Loveeee their brown sugar milk cap cake. Milky creamy and not too sweet! Orders are placed through kiosk. Bathrooms and a few seatings with tables available inside and outside read more

Kyo Matcha - Brown sugar Milk cap cake - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

This new spot for matcha has opened up in Brookline Boston and opens late until 10PM (for all you late night sweet lovers)‼ I keep coming back for their hojicha latte (it's so addicting!!!) and enjoyed their matcha brulee cream slush I personally order my drinks a bit sweeter but you can order yours with less per your preference! read more

This place was sooo popular that it was hard to be convinced to wait in that long line to get dessert here, but once I saw the line was much shorter (not bursting through the doors as I normally see it) and so I decided to try and I'm glad that I did!! I've tried their matcha parfait and the matcha crepe cake and I have to say, both of them exceeded my expectations. The matcha crepe cake was NOT overly sweet, which is what a lot of matcha desserts I've tried are. There's a strong matcha flavor which I really appreciated! It's a bit pricy at $10 a slice but could be a good small splurge once in a while. The parfait was also delicious and pretty simple - just their matcha soft serve with some red bean and corn flakes but surprisingly all goes together great! Would definitely come back for it. I've also been wanting to try the matcha towel cake because it looks so creamy! I would say the only downside is the long lines they always have. I'm not sure I'd wait that long in line for a bit pricy of a dessert, but if the lines are short I'd definitely stop by. Hoping that the lines start to cease now that it's been open for a while! read more

I paid $12 for this cake and the actual cake was half the size of the display cake. Seriously disappointing and overpriced. I won't be coming back, but the cake was good enough that I ate it all. The strawberries were filled with preservatives that made them spicy. There is also some dirt on the tables and leaves on the floor. read more

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

Matcha here was just alright - I honestly expected a little more. Thankfully, it wasn't super crowded when I got here, and was able to order and receive my drink quickly. read more

Kyo Matcha - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

As a matcha connoisseur, this place is amazing!! This is a unique place and I definitely like to visit this area time to time whenever I fly to visit my boyfriend. I really enjoy their drinks the most as it feels very authentic! read more

Kyo Matcha - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

good service but very okay matcha i usually get my matcha unsweetened, but i decided to try 100% sugar. the matcha flavor was veryyyy subtle, it reminded me more of a taro milk tea quite a bit of seating, there were empty tables when i went on a tuesday afternoon read more

Kyo Matcha - iced Matcha Latte - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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If you are a matcha fanatic like myself, this is the place for you. After months of long lines around the block, I finally made it inside to get a swirl soft serve. It was sooooo good!!! The swirl was perfect w the more bitter matcha and the vanilla sweet cream. They also have a lot of unique toppings that I will be trying in the future. They have plenty of outdoor seating and there is both a kiosk and register to order so the line does move pretty fast. The decor is also really cool and fun place to enjoy your food. read more

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Love how this place is a new hot spot in Brookline! I came in on a Saturday afternoon and it was bustling with customers. There were lots of people outside and inside, and since this is a small spot, it felt stuffy and crowded. Nevertheless, it was a cute little spot with all sorts of matcha options. I got a matcha latte that was almost $7 and to be honest, it wasn't anything special. I do like how you can adjust the sweetness and ice levels. read more

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Went here with a friend after hearing all about it since it first opened. When we got there late afternoon on a Wednesday, the line was out the door and just past the outdoor seating offered. We watched the different desserts go by and decided to try the matcha red bean towel cake and tiramisu crepe layer cake. When we got to the front of the line, we figured out that it was a machine that takes the orders, and the machine said that all of the towel cakes were out of stock. We ended up ordering the tiramisu crepe layer cake and nothing else. But then we saw other people were able to order them a few minutes later, so we asked one of the servers and were told that since they make everything on site, they sometimes show that they aren't available. The server was extremely kind and added one to our order. Both desserts were amazing, especially the towel cake which had a strong matcha flavor and paired well with the red bean. Additionally, I tried the strawberry boba here. It was good, but not as special as everything else...I would say stick to the other desserts and what they are famous for here. read more

Kyo Matcha - Tiramisu crepe layer cake and matcha red bean towel cake - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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I ordered a latte today, and the moment I picked it up, it felt unusually light. When I opened the lid, I was surprised to find that half of the drink was just foam!!!!! It's really disappointing to see such corner-cutting, especially at this price. read more

Kyo Matcha - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts