Love, love, love this place. The employees were well-hired - all friendly and helpful. The matcha is exceptional and hand-whisked to each order. It's also somehow the cheapest matcha you'll find in town. The optional add-ins are also great if you have a sweet tooth. I also love the musubi they carry, which is prepared upstairs at Masu. My only negative feedback for the team is regarding cleanliness. The windows are often smudgy. Sometimes the tables have food debris on them. And the bathroom could use more routine checks for TP, soap and general tidiness. I will keep going here as long as the matcha is fresh and the employees are kind! read more

honestly, an amazing price point and great size options for their matcha drink. they also seem to make their own syrup as well and have a nice drink variety on menu! however.... they do have a heavy hand and make the drinks TOO sweet for me which is a shame im a big fan of jasmine matcha drinks in general and picked that drink up here. good drink and color but a tad too much sweetner used in my opinion. very affordable drink tho read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Confession time: I have started planning my way in and out of Portland so that I can purposely stop by Mako and get my dose of Coconut Cloud. Once you try their freshly milled matcha you will understand why! And why my Yelp profile photo now features Mako. Plus their staff make the process fast and easy for ordering so you can make a quick stop without diverting from your plans too much. read more

Stopped by early Saturday morning on a vacation with friends, and the matcha was worth it! The staff were friendly, helpful, and chatty. I enjoyed my Jasmine Matcha Latte, and the jasmine was quite subtle, coming out more towards the last half of the drink. My friends also enjoyed their drinks here! The shop is nice and cozy, with cute decoration, impressive monstera plants, and nice seating. Because we arrived soon after opening, the prepared food they sell like Sandos hadn't arrived yet, but I won't hold that against them. read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Jasmine Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Hands down the best matcha cafe in Portland I have had so far! The matcha is premium quality, I mean look at that shade of green! Their flavors are lovely without overpowering the matcha itself. Some of the best matcha soft serve that I have ever had was from Mako. The staff is all very friendly and the vibes inside the cafe are good for catching up with friends. Maybe not a study space if you're into that though. Overall, great spot :) read more

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We stopped by for Macha latte. Nice little store with lots of people. Decoration is nice to look around while wait in line. They have lots to choose from. We had iced coconut cloud which was smooth and tasty. The Type 2 macha latte from kill green menu (competition grade which is available only at Mako) was delicious! No wonder this place is packed. read more

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This place was so cute. I tried the strawberry cheesecake cake matcha and I give it a 7/10. The absolute STAR of the show which is not pictured here is the mochi they sell at the register. It's like a mango flavored small little pack of it that I brought back with me to California and I can't stop thinking about it. read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Quick service. It seems like a great place to study and hangout. I've been heard a few times now and noticed that it has always been packed! The prices are low compared to other matcha shops in Portland. I got the mango matcha last time I went and it bit too sweet for my tasting. USA-leaves grown! read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Mango matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Busy, but the store is cute if you can find a spot to sit. It's kind of weird that matcha has finally exploded like boba and other fads in Portland. If you get a matcha, it's really easy to make your own at home and so much more cost effective - but at least here they mill their own and have different blends to try. I dropped in to check it out and get matcha strawberry soft serve. The ice cream was good - not super sweet - but it could have benefited from more matcha to be a darker green. Their drinks did look like they had plenty of matcha. Between milk, syrups and cold foams, a 12 oz drink could run anywhere between $5-8. Soft serve was $6.70. read more

the inside is absolutely gorgeous here especially with the green granite table top with the floral features surround the matcha mill!! and the staff are so kind and sweet i love them!! my matcha was refreshing and the spam musubi was such a yummy breakfast!!! read more

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This newly opened matcha shop might just be a favorite for me! Although parking is a bit annoying as it is in downtown Portland, this cozy shop is a great spot to chat with a friend or get some work done. Their menu has some of the most affordable prices that I've seen and not only do they offer matcha, but they also offer teas and hojicha as well. They also have a variety of syrups to customize your drink and the option to switch to a milk alternative (oat) comes at no added cost. I got their matcha latte with jasmine syrup while my friend got their strawberry latte. Both were delicious but I thought the strawberry was better as the jasmine wasn't very fragrant (it was just sweet). Nonetheless, it was amazing and I would definitely come back. read more

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An awesome new matcha spot! Inside is super pretty and cozy. They curated their space very well. I especially love the counter seats where you can watch the baristas in action. They have a rotating menu with fun syrups and cold foam. We tried the Match Latte and Latte with Ube Syrup. I honestly liked the Latte with Ube more than I thought! Perfectly creamy and sweet. The Matcha was alright to me, maybe it'd be better hot and with some sweetness. The Spam Musubi was a nice snack with our drinks. Prices were good as well. Would come back to try more! read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I've been back several times since the soft opening and the experience always gets better. I like seeing the new decor that populates the shelves. It's also nice to see all the baristas behind the bar getting a hang of things. The matchas here compared to many other Portland spots is STRONG. This is perfect for me because I always could use the extra caffeine but if that's not your preference it might taste off to you. Also -- still don't know if they're serving their in-house milled matcha yet, so staying tuned for that. Matcha w/ strawberry syrup: 5/5. Great viscosity. I like my fruit syrups more jam-like and Mako's mixes well in the drink. read more

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Got the Jasmine matcha and it was pretty good ! I appreciated that the Jasmine did not outshine the matcha (like many places do). It was the perfect sweetness and for a good price ! I think the matcha flavor could've been stronger but I can't wait to give this place and their other drinks more tries !! read more

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Pretty convenient place to get matcha drinks and soft serve in the downtown Portland area. The matcha with mango swirl was a refreshing treat after lunch. read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Cute and spacious cafe nestled in downtown portland with beautiful wooden decor. We came about a week after opening on Sat, waited about 40 mins. Decent line but moved fast enough. A small 12oz matcha latte is $4 and large 20oz is $6. They use 4g matcha for small and 7g for large. We got the regular matcha latte and jasmine matcha latte. The only difference is the jasmine syrup! DEFINITELY get the jasmine matcha - it adds a subtle floral jasmine flavor that complements the matcha well. For the matcha itself, it has a lovely grassy with just the right amount of light bitterness to cut through the milk. The price is so affordable and refreshing for this day and age considering they mill their own matcha in store!! I'm not sure if there's any other matcha cafes in the US that mill their own matcha.They also hand whisk EACH drink instead of batching! This is my new fav matcha spot. Even though it's all the way in downtown, it's worth the drive and the wait. read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Nice ambiance, free wifi, bathroom, seats and tables. Service was fast and nice as well. Matcha was quite good, but the Matcha Jasmine Latte I got does not have any jasmine taste or fragrance at all. I'll just get a matcha latte next time. read more

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The day of the soft opening there weren't many people there. The matcha was only $2.00 and another $1.00 if you wanted frothy cream on top. They even offered a complimentary tea flight. It was spectacular. A few days later there was a huge line so we skipped it. A week later we were back and the line inside was short. They were still serving a limited menu. I got their regular iced matcha with oat milk and cream. The vibe is very trendy and clamoring with loud conversation. The aesthetic is simple and serene in quite a juxtaposition to the loud atmosphere. There is plenty of seating so go get your matcha on. 2026 - Review # 8 read more

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Mako Matcha Mill is in a pre-opening phase today. The menu is small to start and varies by day. But that does not mean that Portland's tea lovers are not trying it out! Matcha is the rage today in the US resulting in limited supplies from Japan and price fluctuations. What is unique about Mako is they are grinding their own matcha right in the cafe. They bid in Japan for tea, and source tea from a farm in Salem. That comes to a large mill built into the counter grinding the tea leaves to ultra-fine powder. From there it is made into your drink! Right now they have hot, cold, sweetened, unsweetened, dairy, non-dairy drinks they can make, and affogatos. The affogato has a few ice cream choices and with matcha or espresso poured over. They just received some tea for brewing too. Onigiri is available made by Masu upstairs. The interior is architecturally designed by Liminal Shift in mahogany, steel, and a beautiful green stone counter. Comfortable chairs. I've really been enjoying talking to the owners and staff. They are probably the most knowledgable people in Portland about matcha supply and processing. Today they are not providing a rainbow of flavored matcha lattes. Give them some time to unfold what they will ultimately be! read more

We got the hojicha latte and the matcha latte and truly could not finish it. The drinks were chalky, and the matcha quality was just not there. Even though we asked for less sweetener and the sugar-free sweetener (which I believe they charge extra for in the case of the latter), the drinks were cloyingly sweet and you could not taste the hojicha or the matcha at all. I would probably not return or try another drink since the experience was so disappointing and there are now so many matcha places around. This place did not live up to the hype and I was overall extremely disappointed. read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Hojicha & Jasmine Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Love their matcha and the different types of quality they offer! I wish in the high quality matcha you can add syrup flavors but they do leave out a syrup bottle to add on your own. All of the matcha we got were good, reasonably price. The staff were so helpful explaining the difference on their menu and there's plenty of seating inside this small shop. read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I had one of their special drink of the day. The carrot cake matcha. It had carrot juice and topped with crumbles. It was a nice, light and refreshing drink. I really enjoyed it. The place was busy and had a line, but it went pretty fast with the super nice and speedy matcha mixers. read more

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my first stop on this trip to pdx was Mako Matcha Mill!! Verdict: best matcha i've ever had so far!! everyone in portland is so nice and the baristas were so fun and chatty, complimented my vintage green bag (made me super happy cos i love this bag so much lol) and even remembered me from my bag when i came back a couple of days later. Interior is soo cute and modern with natural accents. Both times I went it was pretty busy but my order was taken and also made pretty fast. The vibes from the employees is very positive I ordered a regular matcha latte with oat milk and simple syrup. A really good, classic order and the matcha had a strong flavor that blended well with the oat milk! They use Califia i think which is the best oat milk in my opinion lol. Menu is still small and it seems like it changes every day? Not sure but they do have a variety of options for milk and sweetener (jasmine, ube, blueberry, etc). When I come back in September, i'd like to try a matcha latte with a jasmine sweetener! read more

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MAKO MATCHA MILL 5/5 I love this place so much that I have to stop myself going multiple times in one day The owners really pride their matcha grown and made entirely in the USA - Salem, OR to be exact! Inside they have a milling machine so you can watch them make matcha powder in real time, it's as fresh as it gets. Their flavor combos are fantastic and fun too! My favorite is either the mango sticky rice or the hojicha w/ jasmine On top of everything else their prices are UNBEATABLE!!! $5 for a matcha latte in this economy is basically a steal!!!! They also have food items for Masu sushi like their egg sandos, musubis, and confectioneries from local bakers! Price: $5-7 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Parking: Street, lot, and store front parking available! Store Capacity: 49 read more

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High quality matcha with friendly, wonderful staff. The whole experience was top notch! read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Enjoying some amazing grown in the US matcha! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We stopped by during their soft opening after hearing that they were finally opening and wanted to check it out. It was pretty busy, but the space felt cozy and the staff were friendly and patient while getting everything figured out! We ordered a matcha latte with oat milk and a matcha latte with whole milk. The matcha leans more grassy and earthy with light umami flavor so it's great if you like a stronger matcha taste. I'd suggest going half sweet if you really want to taste the matcha flavor, but full sweet is great for those who prefer something sweeter and smoother. Nice little spot to relax, catch up with friends, or grab a drink while walking around the area. I'm excited to check it out again in the near future to try the rest of their menu. Definitely worth a visit if you're a matcha fan! read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Matcha latte with oat milk and matcha latte with whole milk. Larger size! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This spot is great! I loved the matcha which was so beautifully light and floral just like spring dew. It's fun watching the grinder do its thing. I thought the prices were excellent as well. Don't be dissuaded by the line, it moves fast, though you might need to wait a bit for your beverage. I just think of it as a privilege to have fresh ground matcha in the morning. read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Fresh ground action! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Hands down the best matcha I've tried in a VERYYY long time! I'm visiting from Cali, and I can truly say this beats everything I've tried out there. The service was friendly. I told the barista to choose something dairy free for me so she had me order an Iced Matcha with Mango, and coconut cold foam! 10/10. Not overly sweet and I could taste all parts to the drink. I can tell the matcha is amazing quality and came through even with the other two additions to the drink. I will definitely be back! read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Mango Matcha with Coconut cold foam! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Mako Matcha Mill has quickly become one of my favorite spots! My go-to order is the iced matcha with jasmine syrup--such a classic. The matcha is always smooth, flavorful, and consistently well made. The prices are great, and one thing I really appreciate is their hours. They're open early enough for me to grab a matcha before my shift at work, but also open later than many other coffee and matcha shops. It's become my reliable stop whenever I need a pick-me-up. Another huge plus is how dog-friendly they are. They warmly welcomed my pug, Tater, which made the experience even better. The staff are always kind and welcoming, and the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. If you're looking for high-quality matcha, reasonable prices, great hours, and a dog-friendly environment, I highly recommend Mako Matcha Mill! read more

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Really great matcha drinks, sitting area, and service. Homemade strawberry-matcha ice cream was tasty! Cappuccino was good for a matcha shop read more

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It's so wonderful to see how high the matcha bar has increased in Portland compared to just a few years ago, where almost every matcha I ordered was 95% milk or incredibly bitter. I hope people who've previously had bad matcha experiences or think they don't like matcha can give Mako a try because I'll definitely change some minds - and even if you still aren't down with matcha, there's plenty of other great tea options to please! read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Some of you will get the very marked Black Pink Jisoo reference of "not bad but not good", but that is the exact sense that I got at Mako Matcha Mill. I have been so intrigued by this spot and wanted to try it for weeks, but frankly gave it some time for the rip roaring lines to die down. Swung by on a Saturday around 1:00 pm and was still met with ~10ish person line that moved...slower than anticipated. I was getting a bit antsy because drinks also seemed to be coming out at a slower pace as a lot of the people sitting down didn't have drinks yet. We were hoping to get somewhere else before 2 so it made me a bit nervous, but thankfully worked out okay overall. There is a handwritten white board menu when you walk in which I took a pic of to peruse and a projected menu behind the counter. I grabbed a matcha with simple syrup and the regular foam whereas my partner got a matcha with jasmine syrup and regular foam. Price wise came out to about $11 which in this day and age IS cheap for 2 drinks so kudos right there. We were able to snag the seats by the window while we waited for our drinks and they came out randomly spaced with his drink coming out 10 min before mine; took about ~20 min total. Flavor wise, they were both good, but I almost felt like they tasted a tad...on the watery side. The interior is cute, but cannot accommodate a ton of people; gets crowded quickly so plan accordingly. The wait can be variable depending on the crowd but alas that's the price you pay for the art of matcha whisking by hand. Price point is honestly great, but I'm not convinced that this is my fave matcha spot in town just yet. read more

such friendly staff! cozy spot! lots of matcha variety! wouldn't say it was my favorite quality matcha but it wasn't bad and my friend enjoyed their Einspänner. we ordered jasmine matcha! think a hint of jasmine/ more mellow drink read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Saw this was a new matcha spot and instantly had to go!! Cute spot with a decent amount of seating options and a good amount of matcha/ non matcha drink options! I got a sweetened matcha with their limited strawberry cold foam and it was delish! Definitely a quality matcha spot!! My friend got their hojicha and it was also delicious. Very friendly and gave recommendations when we weren't sure what to get! read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Iced Matcha with strawberry cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Certainly one of the most fairly priced matcha places in town! Their in-house milled matcha is the "Kill Green" which they have limited quantities of. I tried the regular matcha latte with oat milk and sweetened. The matcha was very astringent and more nutty. At first glance it looks grainy, but after mixing it I didn't feel any grains when drinking it. I think it would make it easier for the baristas to wait to announce that the order is ready when all the drinks in the order are complete, so they can spare customers like myself asking where the other drink in the order is. The interior is well decorated but the flow of movement is restricted because once you're in the pickup area, you have to loop all the way back through the line to exit. read more

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My favorite matcha and hojicha place! Very cozy comforting modern tea room vibe. Welcoming and friendly staff and very delicious affordable matcha and hojicha. They also have some musubi and egg sando snacks from sushi restaurant upstairs for a light snack to go very well eith your drink. Strongly recommend their matcha AND hojicha. SO shocking how such a great quality drinks are so affordable. Their matcha softserve is a great refreshing dessert also! read more

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First time here, matcha was pretty good. I ordered their matcha latte with simple syrup. Matcha had a good color to it with light umami flavor and more on the earthier side. A nice cafe to sit and chill with friends or to do some work. Service was also great. Definitely a place to check out if you're in the Portland downtown area. Will be going back to try other items on the menu! read more

If you like strong matcha, this is the spot for you!! I like my matcha strong and not too sweet, so I really liked this spot! Not watered down like some places. I got mine with matcha cold foam which added the perfect amount of sweetness for me personally. I want to go back and try their hojicha latte with regular cold foam :). Staff were very friendly. Parking can be a bit difficult to find but there is a $6/hour lot across the street as well as street parking. I can't wait to go back for more!! They're temporarily offering $3 matcha lattes, so you can try different varieties! read more

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Cute spot, can see it being great for studying at! I got to try the matcha latte with some simple syrup added and strawberry foam on-top. I thought their matcha tasted more on the vegetable side. Service was relatively quick! read more

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Matcha for $3 in this economy?!?! I had to stop by and try it out. The employees were super nice & knowledgeable about their drinks. They had to bump up their 12oz matcha lattes to $3.20, but still totally reasonable. I felt a little bougie today an decided to order the "Kill Green" (which they only sell a certain amount of each day) for $7.89 as well as decided to upgrade to a large matcha latte ($6.20). We also ordered their iced milk oolong tea for just $3. While the milk oolong tea didn't have any actual milk in it, the drink was smooth & buttery; something I've never had in a drink before. I was pleasantly surprised. We went on a Tuesday around 11am and there was no line which made the experience even better. I opted to add simple syrup to each drink & it was the perfect amount of sweetness. read more

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