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    Matcha Cafe Maiko

    4.1 (130 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Large iced matcha with oat milk
    Pam Y.

    Came for the 1st time today to satisfy my matcha craving... I paid $10.94 for ONE iced matcha with oat milk!! so pricey! but oh SO DELICIOUS!!!! :D I think I'll definitely return, but only when I'm feeling generous with my wallet LOL

    Linh Y.

    I couldn't resist while I was at Atlantic Times Square in Monterey Park. I had to drop by Matcha Cafe Maiko. Free parking at the square. Come early to snatch a parking spot because they get super busy on the weekends. Cute cafe ice cream shop. Staff was friendly. What drew me in was the ube not so much the matcha. I was intrigued by the Maiko Special so I got it. It comes with a choice of up to two flavors. I chose matcha and ube. It also comes with matcha chiffon, chestnuts, and shiratama mochi. It's a small cup with lots in it. It looked like it was top heavy. Strangely enough, the toppings are at the bottom and the ice cream at the top. I had to eat all the ice cream first because I couldn't get to the toppings LOL. By the time I was done, all I had left were the toppings. They may want to reconsider its preparation method. Anyways, ube and matcha ice cream were smooth and delicious. I probably won't get the Maiko Special again as it was one pricey item at $12+ each. I will try their other ice cream items in the future though. Still worth a visit for matcha ice cream plus more.

    The Special
    Debbie W.

    This place is located in the Atlantic Time Square plaza so we just parked within the structure. The interior design was very cute with touches of Japanese inspired artworks and a unique ceiling design. There isn't a lot of seating inside but we were lucky to snag a table before the rush. We got: Ube Maiko Special - yummy but not worth the price. The difference is you get way more soft serve, but I didn't love all the toppings below it. My boyfriend thoroughly enjoyed the Ube. Matcha Shaved Ice - better priced. Although the soft serve wasn't as much as the Special order, it was still a satisfying amount and it also had the same mochi balls in the Special order. These were very chewy and delicious. For someone that loves Matcha, the Matcha soft serve was very delicious and I would definitely come back just for this.

    The wall
    Chris W.

    We are craving for matcha today and this is great place to go if you are around Monterey Park It is located at the Atlantic Square plaza and parking is easy in the structure They offered so many kinds of matcha drinks and desserts I had a hot hojicha latte and my friend has a hot matcha latte and we all chose 50% sugar level The drinks are delicious and I saw people ordering the ice cream float and it looked amazing They had really good service The vibe there is easy and chill

    Rachael T.

    Matcha Cafe Maiko is definitely a go-to for the intense summer heat. Their Maiko special is huge! I definitely should've just ordered and shared it but I somehow finished the entire thing. The matcha float was also great. They fill it up with a lot of ice to keep the ice cream up. The matcha flavor is so intense. Not too bitter and not too sweet, the perfect balance . -1 star because tell me why the store was more hot than the heat outside ... the girls working that night were great! I'm not sure how they worked with that kind of heat, but someone give them a raise

    Ube soft serve
    Net A.

    092/2026/May Offers a variety of their one of a kind Matcha sweetness in their beverages , shaved ice, as well as soft served ice cream!! My Ube soft serve was delicious and the generous serving I got in a cone had a left over as a smoothie for hubby !!!

    5/19/26 Matcha for ate Net, generous serving
    Jennifer W.

    5/18/26 After some really savory Chinese food, this spit is just a few doors down and perfect for dessert. Walked in either friends to check out their menu. I wanted soft serve. Staff are friendly and welcoming, attentive and kept the place tidy, clean & organized. The wonderful smell of fresh waffle cone wafted in the air-it was intoxicating. I got matcha & ube soft serve-- what a huge portion! I couldn't finish it. It was so good though! Not too sweet. Each flavor was distinctive and enjoyable. There's no restroom inside the shop but the plaza has public restrooms and dedicated parking, limit 4 hours, free. Would likely return if the mood strikes and if in the area

    Matcha latte float
    Selene S.

    We came back for their matcha latte float ($8.45). Sadly, they reduced the amount of soft serve more than 50%. The taste and quality is still good, very rich in matcha, but that was disappointing to say the least. Service was quick. It looks like only one person working the counter.

    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: it's a trendy desserts shop, hot and humid inside no air conditioning running for a very hot day, tables were dirty without being cleaned promptly Service: slow and careless, it took a while to place the order and their pick up was chaotic when there's people ordering similar items Food: their menu is specialized in matcha ice cream and drinks MAIKO SPECIAL - *** Soft Serve of Matcha and Vanilla, Chewy Mochi balls, chestnut, and sweet red bean, Matcha sponge cake, crispy corn flakes, and agar jelly soaked in kuromitsu syrup, average taste Soft-Serve Ice Cream - *** mix of ube and matcha Price: overpriced for the quality, not worth $25+ for two orders

    Vu T.

    The first time I went to Matcha Cafe Maiko was several years ago in Honolulu, and their matcha was outstanding! So I'm really excited they opened one in east LA. It's definitely a great place to sit down and enjoy matcha, and they have an extensive list to order! Unfortunately, a few of their items don't taste good at all. I ordered a few unique and safe items and I realized their safe choices are the way to go I.e matcha latte and their matcha soft serves. The matcha lemonade was way too sour, and their special matcha dessert just overwhelmed the matcha itself and there were too many pieces that didn't feel like they belong and the matcha bread was overly dry. I'll definitely come back but just for the lattes and soft serves!

    Leo B.

    Stopped by for a matcha soft serve and it was pretty much exactly what I wanted. Good matcha flavor, not overly sweet, not bitter either. Balanced. The place itself is small, clean, and has a nice vibe. A few seats, some cute murals, and friendly staff. There was a line when I came, but it was Sunday afternoon, so no surprise there. I've always liked the Little Tokyo location and honestly did a double take when I saw this one. Maybe they're connected, maybe not. I could be mixing things up. One thing to know: no restroom inside the shop, but the plaza has public restrooms. Also plenty of free parking Price-wise... yeah, maybe a little high for soft serve. Then again, I still bought it and ate the whole thing, so I guess it wasn't that overpriced Would I drive across town just for it? Probably not. But if I'm in the plaza and craving matcha, absolutely.

    05/30/26. IG: @jasfoodchronicles
    Jasmine A.

    Stopped by on Saturday, 05/30/26. This is my first time at this location (located at the Atlantic Times Square shopping plaza, across from Daiso). There is another location at Rowland Heights which I have been before. I ordered 1 matcha soft-serve which was $7.55 TAX = $0.79 OVERALL TOTAL = $8.34 So worth it - the portions were generously HUGE! I shared it with my mom and we were so full. Honestly this is good for 3 people. The matcha here is extremely authentic - one of the best in SoCal. 5/5! I want to try out everything!!!!!

    matcha maiko parfait special
    Hailey J.

    ordered the matcha maiko parfait special. SO GOOD. this place might be my favorite matcha dessert spot in socal. the matcha is very strong and they don't skimp on the toppings. i also love how they have all different kinds of matcha desserts and a stamp card to redeem after 10 visits. will definitely be back

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