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Double cream sea salt matcha was my favorite. It tasted like vanilla ice cream. Matcha latte was great, deep strong matcha flavor. The color was AMAZING. Similar to the ones I make at home. Strawberry matcha latte was good but I wouldn't say it stands out. Yuzu Earl Grey was nice and refreshing. I could not taste earl grey that much
SO GOOD, easily a 10/10. Wow, I am SO impressed. I've probably drank over a thousand matchas, and this is definitely one of my top ones. I don't even know how to describe this taste in words, but it was my literal ideal matcha profile. It was just beautiful. I wish I could have it everyday. Personally, I'm skipping the sea salt cream next time because it was a little too creamy/cheesy for me, but it's still really good! Service was really quick too, and pretty busy on a Wednesday afternoon! Chicago got matcha game!!!
I have been here a couple of times and would say their matcha is really good and high quality. Love their sea salt foam with the original matcha. Their cups they have is so cute. I have also tried their strawberry matcha and its good not too sweet or strong. They have a couple kiosk to order from and sometimes long lines when they open.
I have been wanting to try this place for quite a while since they have staff members whisking the matcha right in front of you! They were very efficient, despite the long lines, but it was worth the wait. The Iced Matcha Latte (plain, no syrup added) had a deep matcha flavor with the right amount of bitterness and sweetness to it. The Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte was also good, but not really my favorite. It had a nice strawberry jam taste to it, but personally I didn't see anything special about it. Many people ordered it with a cream top though, so maybe that's what we were missing... Cafe-Wise, there aren't a lot of seating options. You'd have to get lucky to find somewhere to sit since this is more of a grab and go spot instead of a drink and lounge. Solid matcha spot though!
One of the better matchas I've had. This spot had a line out the door which lasted about 20 minutes on Saturday afternoon and I would say it's pretty worth. They have two kiosks for ordering which helps it move smoothly. You can tell the workers are serious about the job, they have a fast-moving assembly line. The matcha itself had the nice bitterness complemented by the strawberry flavor, and even more by the cream top. Seating is available in both the front and back.
Best matcha ever. I went on a weekday so the line was not too crazy. The matcha is very light and milk flavor if that is what you like in your matcha. It is cool that they have a stone mill for the matcha on display. There is not too much seating but thats okay. Would def come back for any matcha lovers in chicago, you need to try this one.
Great Place for Good Quality Matcha I visited on a weekend, and it was incredibly busy with a long line, but it was definitely worth the wait. I loved the store's simple, minimalist design, and it was fun watching the staff whisk the matcha right in front of you. I ordered the Pure Matcha because I wanted to taste the matcha on its own and see how good the quality was. They also offer other drinks, like the Sea Salt Matcha and Double Cream Matcha, which my friends highly recommended. I have to agree that their matcha is higher quality than what you'll find at many other places that serve matcha drinks in America. The color was a beautiful vibrant green, and the aroma was rich and inviting. The matcha had a pleasant natural bitterness, without the overly grassy flavor that lower-quality matcha often has. It was also incredibly smooth, and you could tell the staff put a lot of care into whisking it properly.
I should have written the review sooner, but the strong matcha always put me into laziness. In other words, I'm the type of person that feels subdued after intake of caffeine. With that said, "Matcha A" lived up to its hype and they don't play around when it comes to the use of quality, premium matcha. I have tried their sea salt cream matcha and matcha latte. It's almost $10 for the salted cream matcha, yet it's worth the price as a splurge when I have a long day at work. One thing I would say is to mix the drink well before consuming it so that you can get a mix of milk/matcha/cream all in one sip! It's always a line when I get there on a weekday. Their hours are a bit strange: 4pm-8pm on weekdays and 8am-6pm on weekends. Yelp doesn't list the hours so I found the updated hours on their IG. Service is always efficient and they seem to have enough people preparing the drinks. I see at least 2 matcha whippers at the counter. Therefore, wait was never an issue. Though this is not a "working" cafe in my opinion, I found some outlets by their gynasium-style seating. This location is accessible via CTA 66 (Chicago) route. The nearest stop is Chicago and Wolcott.
Loved the seasalt foam matcha but not a huge fan of the strawberry one. You could definitely taste more of the natural sweet flavor of the matcha in the seasalt one more.
As someone who's pretty picky about matcha, I really enjoyed this spot. The matcha had a strong flavor and didn't taste watered down at all. It was smooth, not grainy or lumpy, and you could tell it was made well. I also loved the cream on top. It paired really well with the matcha without making the drink overly sweet, which I appreciated. The shop has a clean, minimalist design that makes it a nice place to hang out for a bit. My only downside is that it's a little on the expensive side, but the quality of the matcha made it worth trying. If you're a matcha fan, I'd definitely recommend checking it out.
It was a great pick-me-up matcha. The sizing was generous, and the cups are amazing because they keep the drink cold. They also have lids if you're taking it to go. The sea salt double cream was perfect, not too overpowering but still added so much to the matcha. Definitely worth the hype. Service was fast and efficient. The inside was pretty basic and minimalist with seating available.
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.
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!
I've tried 10+ matcha spots in Chicago at this point and this is by far the best one. Super rich tea flavor and the salted cream was amazing. The strawberry matcha was pretty standard but yummy nonetheless. I think the hype has died down (hopefully didn't jinx it), so line wasn't so bad when I went. read more
19 days ago
It wasn't too packed when we got in, and we ordered through the kiosk. Service was really quick, and they had a pretty good system going. I'm not a huge matcha drinker, but this one definitely hit the spot. The sea salt foam was delicious, and it actually wasn't too sweet, which I was quite surprised by. I'd say the wait was around 15 minutes, which wasn't bad. I think we made it right before the rush. The two cookies we got were also really good! read more
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
4 days ago
i'm from orange county where the matcha scene is not lacking but this was one of best matcha i've ever had!! the match was so strong and balanced really well with the cream. it also helped that i got less sweet and that was perfect for me. i also loveeee their cream, it was salty but in a good way. we also didn't have to wait too long for our drinks despite it being busy so service was quick and nice. decent amount of seatings and cutely decorated. would come back again if im ever in the area. read more
We randomly swung by Match A to try their matcha drinks on a random Sunday afternoon. The place was soooo packed with barely any place to sit. We have to order our drinks ourselves at the kiosks. The wait wasn't too bad considering the crowd. They were making out matchas in front of us and it was fun to see. We tried the strawberry matcha. Omg the matcha was soo high quality, totally ceremonial grade as they claimed and was really delicious. I am not a big matcha fan but the matcha was not very grassy and tasted quite refreshing. I will be back to try other drink combos. read more
3 months ago
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 cafe 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 cafe and that it's usually crowded, but luckily my order was ready in just 5-7 minutes. read more
2 months ago
First time checking out Match A We loved it, Definitely going again Out of all the matcha places I had visit, this is top 3. Flavor 10/10 Service was amazing, very welcoming It was clean and organize Very smooth drink read more
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
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
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
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
2 months ago
Being a matcha enthusiast myself and vacationing in Chicago, my family and I were scouting out for matcha places. We ended up finding Match A on Yelp and decided to check it out. Walking in, we were greeted with a nice and spacious place, and they also had a decent amount of seating. We ordered their strawberry matcha latte, matcha latte, and the sea salt matcha double cream. First of all, their matcha is so good! Based on what I saw from the counter, they use rocky's matcha! Second of all, for those who've had Izumi Matcha in the Bay Area, the sea salt matcha double cream tastes like the Crème Brûlée Matcha Swirl! Overall, their matcha tastes delicious, and I'd recommend coming here! read more
1 month ago
This is the absolute best matcha place in Chicago. The service is great! super sweet people who interact when you pick up your matcha. Be ready for the wait but it's worth it! The taste and the consistency is amazing the only bad thing I did ask for extra cream, and they were putting about the same amount on every matcha so it wasn't worth to add it. read more
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5 months ago
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
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
1 month ago
Came here twice, really good overall. Probably the best matcha in the chicago area I've had and I really love the sea salt foam. Really liked the vibe of the place, was just a bit crowded when I came for a second time. Pretty fast as well. Will say tho it's a little overpriced in my opinion read more
1 month ago
My top matcha place in chicago! I got the salted foam matcha with whole milk and was still able to have a strong taste of matcha. The line was pretty long, but worth the wait! 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
2 months ago
okay I've been here twice now, my first time I got their signature sea salt cream matcha and it was very very mid, tasted like the most standard matcha you'd get literally anywhere, except it was $10 and also very clumpy. I went back (stupidly) because I keep hearing great things and maybe it was a fluke, got the standard matcha latte this time, and it was so so so mid. so mid it made me angry enough to login to Yelp to leave this review. The matcha straight up doesn't taste good. as someone who has SCOURED all of Chicagoland for good matchas, this doesn't even come CLOSE to being one of the good tasting matchas. in fact, purely in terms of flavor of the matcha, this place is closer to the BOTTOM of the list. it genuinely tastes like the $5 matchas you'd get at some coffee chain that happened to have added matcha to their menu this past year, except they added more of their matcha mix, which doesn't even taste good. which is SO insane to me because this place has like 5 things in their menu and it's all matcha. and it's so beautiful in there, and the staff is nice, and even the matcha itself was so pretty, but the most important thing, THE DRINK is so so so so so so so unbelievably disappointing it breaks my heart. if this was a coffee shop and this was the matcha I got, I would've rated this place like 4/5 stars, but for being a Matcha cafe, I'm sorry, 1/5 read more
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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
4 months ago
New and trendy? Yes, but their matcha holds up. I think my favorite sip of matcha in Chicago for sure. read more
13 days ago
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The best matcha I've ever had! Even though we had to wait almost an hour, it was worth it. read more
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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
2 months ago
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Chicago, IL 60622
Ukrainian Village, West Town
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