tbh best matcha i've had in a while. didn't get the silver cups and it was pretty busy but the salted cream on top was very good. would recommend getting it less sweet or not sweet at all if u don't like a sugary matcha cause the cream stuff is sweet. expect to spend like 8-10$ per matcha which is kinda crazy but lowkey worth the price 10/10 will be going back. read more

Match|A opened at 4 PM this past Thursday, and we started lining up to order around 4:15 and received our drinks a bit more than 30 minutes after. Overall, this wait time is much better than I expected. The ordering process is pretty easy which can be done at one of the two kiosks available. MATCHA LATTE - 7.50 + whole milk, ice, less sweet The sweetener wasn't really mixed well in my latte, so the first few sips I took had no sweetness whatsoever. However, it was fantastic. The matcha was incredibly high quality -- it had a deep green color, the texture was smooth and velvety, and it tasted incredibly umami almost like drinking the sea. It was enjoyable without the sweetener, and I will order this drink without no sweetness moving forward. My friend got the strawberry matcha latte, which was more of a fun and fruity drink. Still delicious and refreshing, but we couldn't taste the earthiness of the matcha as clearly. read more

Match A - Matcha Latte - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I loved the minimalistic style of the space. They have artwork from a local artist on display that can be purchased. The kiosks are easy to figure out. The seating was also very interesting. I've been wanting to try this place and luckily came at a time when there was no wait! The owner and staff were super friendly and helpful! The drinks were so good! You can taste the matcha and as the foam/cream at the top melts into your drink, you start to taste it being incorporated into the drink as well. The only downside for me was that there's no larger size! read more

Match A - Matcha latte with matcha foam - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This time there were only about 3 people in front of me on a Sunday around 2 PM, and the drinks were ready in about 9 minutes. They also explained how to drink the sea salt matcha when handing it to us, which was nice. The sea salt double cream matcha (9.5/10) with oat milk, 50% sugar was BUSSIN as usual. I love the nutty flavor, the matcha is earthy without being bitter, and the sweetness level is perfect. The foam is thick, creamy, and honestly what makes this drink so special. It wasn't quite as mind-blowing as my first visit, but it's still one of my favorite matchas in Chicago. The yuzu earl grey match soda (7/10) surprised me. I normally don't order soda drinks, but this was refreshing and easy to drink. It mostly tasted like a yuzu soda with matcha flavor. read more

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Here's a simple and short review: I was passing by and decided to give this place a try. There isn't a lot of seating, but there are small steps where you can sit. The café looks nice and cozy. I tried the strawberry matcha with whole milk and regular sugar, and it tasted really good. Next time, I might try it with the foam as well. I had heard a lot about this new café and that it's usually crowded, but luckily my order was ready in just 5-7 minutes. read more

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Waited about 15-20 minutes in line to order on a Saturday afternoon. Matcha latte - 2/5 had a grassy/seaweed taste, not my preferred flavor profile for matcha. Strawberry matcha latte , 4/5 pretty balanced flavor. Came with a broken piece of the matcha whisk. Lighting is pretty dark in the back of the store and there is very limited seating. read more

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more reviews on Instagram @coffeehonglics ! Matcha latte 7.5/10 strong matcha less sweet is the move if you like it grassy whole milk made it sweeter oat milk made it creamier low key overpriced good matcha overall Yuzu earl grey matcha 8/10 super refreshing not super tangy which is nice perfect sweetness good amount of matcha very green low key overpriced too much ice :( it got watered down good matcha Overall: 7.8/10 When we got there around 2pm, there was a line that wrapped around the corner of the shop. It took about 30 minutes until we were able to go in and order. They let in groups at a time ‍ The inside is super aesthetic and open. Seating is limited since the tables are small- there are two round tables in the back with stools. They sell all kinds of matcha bowls, whisks, matcha powder, etc., placed neatly on the shelves . Not sure if I would study here since it can get pretty crowded, and I forgot to look for outlets! sorry! You order at a kiosk. The drinks were ready pretty quickly. Overall, I would come back again to try their other drinks, but maybe when the hype goes down a little bit- not sure if I would want to wait in line. The drinks were also a little overpriced :( but that seems like every other cafe now :( read more

Match A - yuzu earl grey matcha and matcha lattes - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place has some really fun and creative matcha drinks! I am so happy I got mine with strawberry. Everyone there has such a deep appreciation for making matcha the right way. It was really fun to see the line of matcha prep. read more

Match A - Matcha with strawberry - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Finally was able to try this place. The hours are odd and pretty short but it makes sense with how much work they put into hand whisking all the matchas. They have a whole efficient service line going in front of you. The service was very fast. From standing in light to order and getting my drink was probably around 10mins. The cream part was a bit underwhelming as it mostly just taste like whipped cream. There wasn't much salted flavor or thickness. I would have preferred the a regular strawberry matcha latte on its own. It's a bit expensive for the size and you can't adjust the ice level. But you can adjust sweetness and I think they use 4.5g matcha in each drink and it's very vibrant. The ambiance was good. Not much seating or decor but they had a live DJ. read more

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Before coming here, I would recommend you check their instagram to make sure they didn't run out of matcha. They ran out after we received our drinks and would've been devastated if we were turned down after waiting 45 minutes. Their matcha is amazing. They add 4.5g of matcha per serving. I was not a fan of the strawberry matcha but LOVE the sea salt foam matcha. Match-A has made it to my top 3 favorite Matcha places in Chicago! read more

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My partner and I visit twice in one week! First time we visited was two days after their grand opening and then a few days after that. They were super packed both times! Drinks are about $9 so it's on the pricier side but very worth it! The drinks come out superrrrr green with 4.5g of matcha powder and they are very creamy! They hand-whisk everything to order so it will take a LONG time if they are packed. read more

Match A - Sea salt matcha double cream - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I am so happy I came across this matcha spot on Tiktok because I was convinced I wasn't going to find a matcha Iatte I like that wasn't one I make myself -- many matcha shops struggle to get the perfect ratio of a strong enough matcha, that isn't too sweet or too bitter I do think that because I make my own matcha at home with first harvest matcha and high quality A2 milk, it takes a lot to impress me but I actually really enjoyed this sea salt cream matcha latte This shop uses 4.5g of matcha so the matcha is still strong and isn't diluted by the cream top or the milk The line only took about 30 minutes at around 2pm on a Saturday so the wait wasn't too bad -- definitely would come again if I ever come back to visit Chicago read more

Match A - sea salt cream matcha - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Over all the matcha pretty good. The wait was 15 min to go in so next time i would order ahead so I wouldn't have to wait in the line overall cute space read more

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Minimalist, open, and bright interior. A focused matcha menu. Efficient setup. Friendly people. Strong matcha. Basically all the things I love about a place like this. Bonus: they were playing my favorite Asian YouTube travel vloggers who have truly been to hundreds of matcha shops in Japan, which to me proves they're not one of those fast, overly sweet matcha spots. The only small thing I think could be improved is the cream top. It felt more like whipped cream, and I would have preferred something a little smoother and more pourable. Overall, we'll definitely be back. read more

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Despite the chaotic scene due to a run club (no shade to the run club, there could have been clearer instructions where to order, etc. with so people inside), I had a good experience trying Match A this morning! I knew it was going to be busy since it has blown up on social media, but the wait wasn't too bad. The workers were very friendly and welcoming. The store front itself is simple and has a sign outside indicating limit of 20 people -- this was not enforced today, though. There is little seating, likely intentionally, so plan to take your beverages to go. I really loved my sea salt foam matcha. It was the perfect amount of sweetness and the foam was so good. I am not a matcha connoisseur by any means, but it is better quality matcha and taste from a lot of other spots I've tried. I could taste the matcha and effort put into making it properly. Will definitely plan to come back on a weekday morning when it's less busy! read more

Super packed, expected to wait for a little bit. They are pretty efficient and fast pace tho so it's moving fast The seasalt cream and strawberry matcha are so good!!!! The music is amazing, I love their mix playlist. read more

Match A - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I ordered the "Sea Salt Matcha Double Cream - Ceremonial-grade matcha (~4.5g) blended with choice of milk (oat and whole) topped with rich double cream and a touch of sea salt". Legit matcha spot that stands above the recent new matcha/tea places. I love the small menu (hope they keep it that way) and so much standing space they can add a few tables in addition to the cool stadium seating. Truly one of the best matcha spots in the city right now. No issues with service and staff were friendly. read more

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Very fun concept for a pop up bar. It's located within a furniture store with great lightning and space but limited seating. We got the matcha strawberry and the matcha coke. Would definitely not recommend the matcha coke drink and the strawberry was way too strong, could barely taste the matcha. Service was great though! read more

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Waited 15 minutes for my matcha with sea salt foam and it was worth the wait. There's not a lot of seating inside and it's more of a grab and go cafe but i appreciated the tasteful touches inside featuring Asian American artists. read more

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I understand why this place is popular. Tried the sea salt matcha foam and it was so good. We went right when they opened on a Saturday and we wait about 20 minutes for our drinks. There is some seating inside and you can watch the kind staff make the drinks in an assembly line. Worth the try! read more

Match A - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is amazing! Sea Salt Matcha Double Cream is so creamy smooth. The perfect amount of sweetness and the matcha is amazing. I was wired up. Glad I got it at 8 am to get my day started and started for work Located in west town, you'll find street parking in front Their interior is giving minimalist LA chic vibes. Limited seatings and a lot of open space for standing Every cup is made to order so be patient with them as they whisk up a perfect matcha cup. Even arriving at 8:15 there were already a few guest before me. It's good and bad I live 12 min away. I did get oat milk which the cup ended up being $10 but in comparison to other matcha cups, this was pretty large. read more

Match A - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We were visiting Chicago and I was on the hunt for matcha places to visit! I saw this place and it really intrigued me. We decided to go on our last day and I was expecting a larger line but I think because it was Memorial Day, it wasn't awful. The place was very very busy and had very little places to sit. But the inside was gorgeous and minimalistic, it was clean and I really liked the vibe. We ordered on those big screens and I was really sad when I saw 1. they didn't have the silver cups I had been seeing 2. they were out of some of their drinks. Maybe because of the popularity we needed to get there earlier (we got there at 12-1 ish)? Either way we both got the cream and I got a strawberry matcha while my boyfriend got the normal matcha. They were so good. The strawberry was yummy and not overly sweet or artificial, it tasted like it was made in shop. The cream?? Was ridiculous. I could not stop eating it. It was thick and perfectly sweet. We loved it. I was glad that you could actually taste the matcha and it felt balanced to everything else. I also was really happy to see them actually whisking the matcha and not using premade!!! read more

Match A - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I got the strawberry matcha, and I could really taste the matcha; sometimes it's hard to detect, but they balanced it perfectly with the strawberry. The flavors stood out separately but blended so well together, it was the perfect ratio in my opinion. The place was really busy and still fast-paced, even though there was a line, I didn't have to wait too long. I loved the convenience of ordering through their kiosk machine, which made it super easy. Later that day, I passed by, and the line was out the door, so I'm really glad I came early. If you can, definitely come sooner to avoid waiting! read more

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No notes. it is so good. We came in on a Saturday morning around 9:30 and it was already packed (about a 25-minute wait), but everything moved pretty smoothly since you order at a kiosk. We tried the sea salt matcha and the strawberry matcha, and both were amazing. The space is super cute--very minimalist with a clean, calming vibe. There's also a decent amount of room in the back, so I'm hoping they add more tables soon. Definitely worth the hype! read more

I enjoyed the matcha here!! The wait was a bit long since it's newer and is popular on socials but they were super efficient with drinks! There was lots of space in the inside to wait as well. 10/10 matcha latte: definitely recommend! 8.5/10 strawberry: strawberry heavy with light matcha taste but I honestly enjoyed it 6/10 yuzu: all i tasted was the yuzu but still good! read more

Match A - yuzu, strawberry, and matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really good matcha. The service is efficient. I think since they are new, there's no space to dine-in. they have these signature cups which are so cute! Can't wait to come back!! read more

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I went to match a popup near Chinatown. I got the matcha cola, pure matcha and the matcha latte. I would say the matcha was smooth but nothing outstanding. The matcha latte tasted the best out the three. I would recommend having them add more sugar into the drink. The service was quite quick considering it is a pop up. I also liked watching them hand whisk the matcha in front of you! read more

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Definitely a good matcha spot. Not too many seating inside but the area is cute. Not sure if it was because I went late, but the wait was not long so that was a plus. The only thing I have to say is that it made me go to the bathroom and I'm not lactose intolerant... read more

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Good service good matcha always it's one of those places that's trending and it's actually good. read more

Match A - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Saw this place on Instagram and decided to try it out since we had plans in the area. It was PACKED when we arrived (it was still in soft opening phase and had recently opened). There aren't any tables or actual chairs yet but there is a small tiered style seating area near the door. The interior is so neat/clean and the storefront was previously an interior design place which totally makes sense. I ordered a matcha latte and watched them make my drink up close. It took awhile for us to get our drinks since they were so busy. I loved the depth of the matcha flavor but wish that there was more than one size for the drinks. Overall, seems they're off to a great start. Will be back for more! read more

Came here on a Saturday afternoon, and I waited an hour due to the long lines and their reopening hours at 1:30pm. But once they opened, the line went by pretty quick. I'm impressed by how fast they make the drinks and have their quality still be good! Everyone ordered through a machine. There's two of them. And then you just wait for your order to be called! Quick and easy for their delicious drinks. Make sure to tip the hard working staff! read more

Match A - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The matcha with the sea salt foam was very rich and creamy. We had to wait ~40 mins in line, but once we were in the service was very quick and staff was welcoming and nice. Definitely recommend trying at least once! read more

Match A - Strawberry matcha, sea salt cold foam matcha - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

New and trendy? Yes, but their matcha holds up. I think my favorite sip of matcha in Chicago for sure. read more

Match A - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The best matcha I've ever had! Even though we had to wait almost an hour, it was worth it. read more

Match A - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Matcha: 5/5 strong and delicious and dark green. The sea salt matcha double cream with no sweetness was perfect. Service: Staff were super friendly and accommodating with changes to my order. The wait was 30 minutes but they make the matcha quite fast. They didn't clarify how to buy the products on their shelves like matcha bowls and whisks and it wasn't on the self-order kiosk. Atmosphere: It's quite echo-y so with lots of people it gets disturbingly loud and I couldn't even hear the staff call out orders. There were definitely more than 40 people inside even though their sign said they only allow 20 at a time. Also lots of wasted/open space. There's only 1 table, 1 restroom, and a tiered seating by the window that realistically only fits 5 or so people. The rest of the long room is just walking space. read more

First ever hand wisked matcha cafe that I know of in Chicago. Super friendly staff, and freshly wisking Japanese Matcha to order. Gotta try the Iced Matcha Latte with Strawberry. Staff says more to come as they are just soft opening. Can buy incense and also your own matcha wisking tools! Can't wait to come back and try another version of matcha! A must try if you enjoy Matcha read more

Match A - Iced Matcha Latte! - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was finally able to check this place out! Whenever I pass by It's usually crowded which discourages me not to order but I was able to just walk in and order. The sea salt cream matcha was a 10/10! I see what all the hype is about. I will definitely be back! read more

went two different times during hours of operation and they were closed ?? update your HOURS!

Great drinks and vibe!! The Line was long but well deserved! The only problem I had was there was a bit of un-whisked matcha clumps in my matcha but overall it was great! read more

Match A - Sea salt matcha and matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely delicious matcha! The best in the city and the best I have had. However the line is extremely long. They are doing their best though. I'm sure they will work it out! I have only gone on weekends so I'm sure during the week it's better read more