Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Matcha Cafe Maiko

    4.1 (170 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago
    Loading...

    Order Matcha Cafe Maiko Takeout or Delivery

    Matcha Cafe Maiko Photos

    MATCHA CAFE MAIKO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed

    You might also consider

    More like Matcha Cafe Maiko

    Recommended Reviews - Matcha Cafe Maiko

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Hojicha Latte & Ube Foam Matcha Latte
    Keita N.

    This was my first time trying a Hojicha Latte and I really liked it! It's a tea, and I really liked their flavor. I'm not sure what milk they use but I enjoyed trying this new drink. Their Ube foam matcha latte was also very delicious, their ube foam was especially delicious, very sweet. Their establishment is a bit small, but I would definitely come back to try their matcha soft serve, it looked delicious!

    Our Fam @ Matcha Cafe Maiko
    Chris E.

    THE GOOD ---------------- + Delicious and refreshing soft serve ice cream! ++++ Maiko Special was delicious (even on a 35 degree day). The matcha soft serve ice cream was perrrrrfect. The other ingredients - matcha cake, corn flakes, red bean, etc. - were really nice compliments. ++++ Strawberry Taro mixed ice cream was a solid flavor. Would not have been a typical choice of ours here, but it was for the kids since matcha has caffeine. + Menu has TONNNNNNS of desserts to choose from - soft serve ice cream in a cup or cone, sundaes, shaved ice, tea drinks, floats, lattes and yogurt drinks, which all revolve around matcha or other Asian-inspired flavors like black sesame, ube, red bean and taro. Make no mistake about it though, matcha rules the menu here. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Nada. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Even on an extremely windy and cold December Sunday afternoon, customers consistently came in while we enjoyed our dessert inside. It absolutely baffled us at how many people walked in to buy ice cream or a drink. It made us feel good in a way because we figured we weren't the only craaaaazy ones :)

    Banana pudding sundae
    Ashley G.

    We came in one late night, there was no one in line when we walked in which was cool, then a line formed behind us. We got lucky in that sense. The whole reason we chose this place was for Uber flavored ice cream. Unfortunately the machine for Uber flavor was down so we were sadly disappointed along with multiple people looking for Uber flavor. We settled for plain vanilla, vanilla matcha swirl, and a banana pudding sundae. The portions were very generous. The girl at the counter was very kind and tried her best to get the machine working, but after half an hour of waiting, she said it just wasn't going to work. It was an alright experience, just didn't get what we wanted.

    Very good eatery.
    Jose P.

    Returned to this happy place for another slice of heaven. I'll always appreciate their late closing times and quick serving staff. During this visit, I ordered the Vanilla/Taro soft serve and it was wonderful. One of the best things about ordering here is, that I can enjoy every spoonful at the Be Fort Lee Park, a block away. I will always enjoy having dessert at Matcha Cafe Maiko and highly recommended it to every Yelper.

    Taro
    Richard M.

    I don't know what a taro is, but it makes delicious ice cream with hints of vanilla. This was a surprising hole in the wall with great options. It's a bit pricey but was worth trying something new. The address had it listed on the wrong street for some reason so we had to walk around for a while to find it.

    Lisa X.

    Was a bit disappointed in my recent trip here the quality is going downhill. They only had taro, strawberry, matcha, and vanilla. The strawberry was the only creamy one. All the other flavors were super watered down and icy. The staff here was the only saving grace. Seating is minimal only a bench and four bar stools. You can also order yomie yogurt too. My Yomie yogurt with purple rice was good. Metered Street parking only. No restrooms.

    Decor
    Bea R.

    Shame on all of you who think this is ceremonial grade matcha. Lol, just kidding :-) Welp. I've been here before when they first opened a few years ago and their soft serve ice cream was SO GOOD. I recently visited in hopes of enjoying it again. And let me tell you... the difference in quality from back then to now is like day and night. I ordered the Matcha/Taro soft serve in a small cup ($7.50) and to my disappointment, it was a waste of calories on a cheat day. When I order anything matcha flavored, I'm expecting that distinct bitter, earthy taste. None of that oversweetened bs. The flavors were VERY SUBTLE. I barely tasted any taro or matcha. It was so subtle that I was basically eating dense whipped cream. I was expecting bold and rich flavors (especially from matcha), but they were weak. The soft serve was also very icy! It lacked that light, smooth, and creamy texture. For the price, I really expected better. Sad to see that the quality has gone down. I know, I know. I should have asked for a sample before buying, but I was overconfident that it would taste amazing since I had great experiences here in the past. Well, the service was quick. You can order on the self-service kiosk or with an employee. They let you sample any flavors. The store is tiny with very limited seating. They have a table near the window with four stools. It's located on a busy street in Fort Lee, so it's street parking only. They do have a lot of other options and flavors on their menu like hojicha, sundaes, shaved ice, and lattes. But I don't think I'll come back, especially with their high prices and small portions. $9 drinks and $11 sundaes? Yiiiiiiikes.

    Victor H.

    Small store with very limited seating. They have a table near the window with some stools. There are some benches outside as well. And then there is the standing in the street option. Very limited street parking considering it is on a busy street in Fort Lee. Tried the matcha and pinkberry option and it was alright. I have had better elsewhere...

    Juju K.

    First time visit. I was surprised by a huge menu with a variety items from drinks to sundaes. Big menus overwhelm me but I went in knowing what I wanted - a simple soft serve. They had 4 flavors of soft serve: matcha, taro, vanilla, and strawberry. Unfortunately, you can't do any comb swirls, you could only do matcha and vanilla pairing or taro and strawberry pairing for swirls. I decided straight up matcha. The small in a cone was big enough for two. It was $8 something think and the size justifies the price. The ice cream had deep matcha flavor and it was nice and smooth. My husband noticed that they also offer yogurt drinks by Yonie's yogurt. The same employee who makes matcha items makes it but you have to order it separately from a touchscreen kiosk. My husband is nuts for black sesame and he saw black sesame yogurt drink, so we had to order it. We chose less sugar option. There's also an option to add purple rice, which I guess supposed to give it a rice pudding effect but I didn't opt for that. The drink was kinda weird. It definitely had plenty of black sesame flavor but I wouldn't say it necessarily goes with the tart flavor of yogurt. I think fruit flavor would have been better. It was definitely refreshing though. I did notice some small ice chips in there. So basically it's like a smoothie with ice and yogurt. I don't think it's going to reach the same level of craze as boba tea drinks. While we weren't crazy about the drink, it kind of made us go back to take a sip again and again. I did notice as we were walking outside, somebody placed a full cup of yogurt drink on top of a garbage can. I guess they didn't like it at all. I don't know if I would order another yogurt drink from there but I would go back for some matcha based dessert or drink for sure.

    Dessert of the summer
    David H.

    When we drive by this place, the benches outside are loaded with smiling people eating ice cream. So we decided to join those people. The menu is fairly large with the star of the show "Matcha" in many forms. Shaved Ice, Soft Serve, Parfaits & Teas, Lattes/Frappes/Floats etc. But something else caught my eye: *Banana Pudding Sundae*......I Think (It's not on the web-site). Basically it was a layer of vanilla soft serve topped with banana pudding with crushed vanilla wafers. This was probably the dessert of the summer. The banana pudding puts "Magnolia Bakery" to shame. It was so,so,so,so good. Next time I'm going to ask them to omit the soft serve and double up on the pudding. You'll see...you'll all see.

    Outside
    Dolly C.

    - Pretty busy on a very chilly, windy December afternoon, with a steady stream of people coming in for ice cream and drinks - Friendly, welcoming staff - Separate ordering systems that didn't quite make sense: a kiosk on the side for drinks and a pad at the counter for ice cream - Seating is limited, with four bar stools by the window, a small bench for two along the side and a bit of standing room that fills up quickly - Space is clean, modern, and simplistic, but feels more like a quick stop than a place to linger--especially given the tight layout and constant foot traffic - Mixed feelings on the ice cream: Strawberry and Taro swirl soft serve was a letdown--icy instead of creamy, overly sweet, and lacking depth of flavor; Maiko Special was slightly better, featuring creamier matcha soft serve, though the flavor was still on the mild side--I did enjoy the added crunch from the corn flakes and the soft, moist chunks of matcha cake, but was very disappointed to find only ONE tiny mochi ball and no sign of the Japanese chestnut mentioned on the menu

    Soft Serve Ice Cream Cup with mochi
    Jenny H.

    Came here for dessert after dinner. Immediately walking in was quiet on a Thursday evening. Done matcha and their soft serve is what they are known for, decided to go for small cup swirl matcha taro soft serve with mochi. The staff was patient and took our order after few minutes of waiting. The place is small with a counter and about 4 stools. Our orders were quickly made and delivered. Overall loved the soft serve. The mochi was too soft for me, not my favorite. It was a good try. Unless I'm in the mood for matcha, I probably would visit some place else.

    Matcha Cone
    Kathleen W.

    Had a late night hankering for some ice cream so I came here for my fix. It's a small space with limited seating with some screens where you can self order. I got my usual matcha soft serve on a cone and it came in a huge swirl on a waffle cone. The ice cream had a strong matcha flavor and was creamy and fluffy. I will say I had this at 9:30 pm and couldn't sleep due to the strength of the matcha but that goes to show that they really put a good amount! A great place to have some quick dessert in Fort Lee!

    See all

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Anna C.
    5
    82
    74

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    26 days ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    30 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 20
    Thanks 7
    Love this 20
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jose P.
    330
    736
    8729

    1 year ago

    Helpful 20
    Thanks 8
    Love this 17
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bea R.
    1197
    426
    7714

    1 year ago

    Helpful 27
    Thanks 13
    Love this 19
    Oh no 4

    1 year ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 1
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 13
    Thanks 6
    Love this 11
    Oh no 3

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Emily G.
    348
    1586
    2573

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sara C.
    20
    13
    36

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mel T.
    660
    2673
    8914

    2 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 1
    Love this 9
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Gelene M.
    317
    21
    40

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 5

    Ask the Community - Matcha Cafe Maiko

    Do they have vegan milk options?

    Lauren, We provide the choice of almond, oat, or soy milk as non-dairy options for a nominal charge.… 

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    You might also consider

    Tsujita NJ Artisan Noodle

    Tsujita NJ Artisan Noodle

    4.2(181 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    •$$

    Returned after a long hiatus (and my last review), eager for some Tsukemen--aka the fine art of…read moredipping noodles. We ordered the Chashu & Spicy and a kid's meal to cover all bases. Sadly, the noodles were so overcooked they staged a rebellion, stubbornly sticking together into one dense, doughy ball before we could even dip them properly. The Chashu didn't fare much better--it was about 60% fat to 40% meat, which isn't a "premium cut" so much as a "choose-to-skip" cut. Worst of all was the kid's bowl: my daughter rejected it after a single salty sip (and kids are basically sodium vacuums). Overall, the quality has plummeted since our last visit. Guess some reunions just aren't meant to be.

    Nice place! Plenty of open tables on a Thursday evening. And the wait staff was friendly and…read moreattentive. There is a bar area where you can sit and watch them make the ramen. I got the yubu unagi and my friend got the yubu ikura. Both were really good, the rice used was very flavorful. It was a great appetizer. My friend loves fish roe and she said hers was very good. They are known for dipping ramen, but I didn't get that. I got the tonkotsu broth Ajitama because I didn't want that much meat and I wanted to make sure I got an egg. The broth was delicious, not too salty but very rich and umami in flavor. I love the addition of wood ear mushroom and the noodles had a great chewy texture. They have some claw machines in the front, it's $5 minimum spend which gets you 5 coins, each machine is one coin and there is one machine that gives you two tries for one coin. I ended up getting a prize! Not the one I wanted but was happy.

    Photos
    Tsujita NJ Artisan Noodle
    Tsujita NJ Artisan Noodle - Salmon Ikura Rice Bowl

    Salmon Ikura Rice Bowl

    Tsujita NJ Artisan Noodle - Skewers

    See all

    Skewers

    Cafe Oak - Injeolmi Bingsoo

    Cafe Oak

    4.2(108 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    •$

    I came to the US for the World Cup, decided to stay longer in NYNJ for the food scene... and I'm…read moreeven more glad I did after having discovered Cafe Oak Having spent 3 months in South Korea, I was curious to try them out I mean, in Palisades Park there are plenty of options for Korean food & drinks indeed, but what caught my attention with this one was the variety Savory food: kimbap (burdock, bulgogi, pork, bacon kimchi, tuna, shrimp tempura, etc - some being spicy, some not), rice ball (spam, tuna mayo, shrimp tempura), fish cake odeng, udon (with shrimp tempura or beef), toast (street and morning ones), tteokbokki, sandwiches, crackers... Sweet food: bingsu (shaved ice), waffles, bubble waffles, pastries, crispy banana chips... Drinks: all sorts of coffee including their signature coffee seasalt (hot or iced), tea, bubble tea (hot or iced), matcha latte, ade, lemonade... I personally first had: - Tuna mayo kimbap - Strawberry matcha latte (made with with real fruit) - Taro shaved ice (with icecream & red beans too) I loved it so much that I came back the following day, for my last day in the neighborhood, this time having: - Tempura shrimp udon (served with kimchi) - Mango ade (made with real fruit) - Strawberry and banana waffle (served with whipped cream and ice cream) - Taro bubble tea (that I chose to have hot) And I have to say it was all SO delicious! Worth noting, better come early to have the maximum choice if kimbap as they are freshly made in the morning and can sell out fast ; and for cooked food available upon request, kitchen closes at 1PM so make sure to arrive before A few extra things to mention: For convenience they have a bathroom as well, and Wi-Fi There are claw machines for fun Korean music is played, making one feel even more in Korea The last but not the least, staff is super efficient / professional My favorite coffee shop in Palisades Park, no doubt Highly recommend! Kamsahamnida

    We came here on a Saturday afternoon because our usual spot were packed…read more We were debating if we wanted the matcha one or one of the fruits one. We got mango because it was marked seasonal. I would expect fresh mangoes during mango season since you've marked in "seasonal" but nope they were frozen mango and artificial mango syrup.

    Photos
    Cafe Oak - Kimbap ready to go

    Kimbap ready to go

    Cafe Oak
    Cafe Oak

    See all

    Mavi's Pizza and Pasta - Closeup of the Lychee-ade. ORDER IT!!!

    Mavi's Pizza and Pasta

    4.1(319 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    •$$

    Mavi's is easily in my top ten restaurants within the tri-state area. Each visit is memorable, the…read morefood is ALWAYS spot on, and the service is quick and cordial. I noticed that Mavi's has installed wall mounted televisions, which scroll menu items, specials, and upcoming events. This was my first time ordering from their brunch menu and it was outstanding. My Western Omelette (ham, onion, mushroom, pepper, egg, potato, arugula, almond slices) was an excellent choice. Every ingredient was fresh, the eggs were fluffy, and it was accompanied by a side salad and two large slices of multigrain bread. The other items were the artistically presented Avocado Salad (Avocado, tomato, onion crisp, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, arugula mixed salad, almond slices with balsamic glaze and sesame dressing) and the Toowoomba Shrimp Donkatsu (crispy, golden-fried cutlet smothered in a rich, creamy, and spicy Cajun Toowoomba sauce with shrimp, onions, and mushrooms, served alongside a half-portion of pasta). This dish is succulent, creamy, pleasantly spicy, and thoroughly enjoyed. I'll never dine at Mavi's without ordering a Kimchi Bulgogi Pizza (tomato sauce, mozzarella, onion, mushroom, bulgogi beef, kimchi, scallion, spicy mayo drizzle). Not only does every ingredient dance in your mouth, but the soft beet infused crust makes this one of the best pizzas I've happily savored.

    This place is focusing more on pizza and pasta nowadays and I don't think they have their ice cream…read moremix-in creations anymore which is a bummer for me, but the food here is still always good when we come. I like the Snow White pizza. The brunch menu also looks nice but I wish there were more sweet options on it.

    Photos
    Mavi's Pizza and Pasta - Indoor seating

    Indoor seating

    Mavi's Pizza and Pasta - Rose Chicken Pasta

    Rose Chicken Pasta

    Mavi's Pizza and Pasta - Indoors

    See all

    Indoors

    Matcha Cafe Maiko - icecream - Updated October 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...