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    4.6 (447 reviews)
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    Justin S.

    Stopped by on a Thursday in the late afternoon and was surprised to find the shop completely empty. I was also pleasantly surprised by how reasonably priced everything was, especially the drinks and soft serve. With prices seeming to go up everywhere these days, this spot felt like a great value. I ordered the Hojicha Latte, while my sister got the Boba Sundae with half matcha and half seasonal mango soft serve. My drink came out almost immediately, which makes sense since it was pre-made, while the sundae took a couple of minutes to prepare. The Hojicha Latte was delicious with a rich, roasted flavor that was smooth and satisfying. The sundae was equally enjoyable. The soft serve was creamy, the boba was soft and perfectly chewy, and the seasonal mango flavor reminded me of mango pudding--sweet, fruity, and refreshing. The matcha paired nicely with the mango and added a nice balance. Overall, this is a great spot if you're in the area and looking for a reasonably priced drink or a refreshing sweet treat. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu!

    Matcha latte with matcha ice  cream
    Leslie T.

    Super good matcha ice cream and drinks ! Quick service even though there was a lot of people ! The ambiance felt like some of the shops in Japan ! My friend loved the banana matcha.. I will get that one next time !

    Strawberry lychee sundae
    Lynda S.

    5/17/26 My son wanted Matcha Maiko so here we are! Grabbed my usual boba sundae! Quick and easy yummy dessert! Hot day today so it melted pretty fast! Service was on point and ambiance is as expected.

    Ube soft serve
    Cindy M.

    This is a must when in Sacramento. Besides a long list of drinks they serve ice cream. Strawberry Sundae - the sweet level hits right Ube Soft Serve - Delightful to the cone Staff is accommodating and helpful. Parking lot is very busy. Found a spot at the dentist office in the nearby lot. Benches inside were available to sit and talk while eating our dessert. Could be busy but crowds clear out quickly.

    Cyndy N.

    I love Matcha in this place is a great place to go to for Matcha. We walked in and there was a worker at the front if we had questions there was a menu on the side of the wall or a kiosk to look at all the different items. The worker took our order quickly, and we had the Matcha with red bean and mochi. The little Matcha Café itself had beautiful paintings on the wall and was bright and vibrant. I really enjoyed my Matcha as it was a flavorful taste and didn't just taste like milk since it is a ice cream. I was worried that was possible. I would be back to try other items when we're not so full.

    Matcha soft serve and the matcha boba sundae
    Summer P.

    I have finally went to the Matcha Cafe and overall had a good experience! My friend and I are huge matcha lovers and the soft serves were strong in matcha flavor and the right amount of sweetness that doesn't overpower the flavor. Also the soft serve was not icy at all and perfectly creamy. The service was friendly and timely with getting through the line. The only thing I wished was that their seating area was open. The cafe is a cute and clean space but they had their chairs and tables stacked into each other and said to please not sit or move chairs. I'm not really sure why but it would have been nice since it's currently hot in Sacramento so my friend and I had to eat our soft serves in his car. Again overall a great experience and I'm glad this location is here!

    Wanita B.

    Lovely cafe in Elk Grove. Premium matcha for ice cream and drinks. Service was pretty good and price is decent. Don't forget to stop by if you in the area.

    Matcha latte soft serve float
    Carmen Y.

    Japanese desserts are so delicious and my favorite place to get some is at Matcha Cafe Maiko! I have tried many different items from them because almost everything they offer interests me. I love their soft serve and drinks because it's creamy, has the right amount of tea flavor, and it is not too sweet! The item prices can range between $5-$10 depending on what you order and any special add-ons. Service is quick and the employees are friendly. The store itself is small, with limited seating, and parking can be difficult because the lot is small and it is located in a plaza with many other popular stores. I like the art mural on the wall and coming here always gives me relaxing summer vibes. I recommend getting soft serve in a cup so that you can enjoy it at your own pace without having to worry that it will drip and make your hands sticky. You can also get a soft serve in a cone and request for it to be upside down! Their black sesame drink is my personal favorite and if I am feeling fancy I will also get a matcha latte and mix it together.

    Matcha adzuki sundae
    Catalina T.

    Came in on a Saturday night, all the benches were full of people so I figured it must be good. I got the matcha sundae with adzuki in a cup. The matcha was good, paired with the sweet adzuki (red bean) and a couple mochi balls it was decent. Not too sweet & not too bitter. If you plan on coming with friends (as I did) be mindful of the little space to sit. They had tables but they were laid up so no one could use them. Overall, good experience but wouldn't go outta my way to visit again.

    Annie L.

    My daughter has been begging me to bring her back here to get some matcha icecream. This place still hasn't disappointed me. The decorations are still simple and beautiful as ever. The staff are very welcoming. The desserts are delicious like they've always been. We'll be coming back when we want some matcha.

    Vanilla and Matcha soft serve (left), Matcha Tea (right)
    Anh T.

    This location of Matcha Cafe Maiko does compare well to the other locations! My friend and I stopped by here on a weekday evening, and there were plenty of people who came by as we enjoyed our dessert within the cafe. I tried their vanilla and matcha soft serve. The matcha's deep and earthy flavor complemented the light and creamy vanilla, and the portion size was generous for a dessert. My friend got their Matcha Tea and commented on the strong taste that he loved of the matcha. Love this place and its numerous locations for a clean and refreshing dessert!

    Maiko special with matcha-vanilla swirl
    Mel J.

    Maiko special with matcha-vanilla swirl: very good! We could taste matcha flavor in the soft serve. The vanilla swirl gave a bit of sweetness to the ice cream. The crunchy corn flakes were perfect. The adzuki beans at the bottom were perfectly paired with matcha flavor. They gave a lot of jelly pieces but I only got 1 piece of chestnut and 2 pieces of mochi balls.

    Sarah T.

    Haven't been here in awhile over 3yrs. Thought I'd give it another try. Stopped in for a strawberry matcha. It was good. Stopped in around 3ish & it was busy. Staff were ok. There's benches to sit but not a lot of seating. No tables. Just order and leave to enjoy your drink. Not a place to really sit and hang out.

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    Ask the Community - Matcha Cafe Maiko

    Do you have gift cards?

    We do have gift cards; however, gift cards purchased at the Sacramento location only work at the Sacramento location and not other locations. Thank you.

    Do you have non dairy options?

    Yes we do! For our lattes, we can make your drink with almond, soy or oat milk. However, we don’t have a non-dairy alternative for our soft serve. Soft serve is made with dairy only. Thank you for checking with us.

    What flavor is it this month?

    Thai Tea Banana Thai Tea/Banana Swirl… 

    Do you guys have shaved ice matcha flavor?

    Yes we do!

    Is there anything on the menu that doesn't contain dairy in it? (I know the ice cream is made with dairy so those are off limits for lactose intolerant folks)

    Hi Emily, All of our drinks can be made with non-dairy alternatives like soy or almond milk except for the Matcha Kuromitsu Kinako. Please let us know if you have any more… 

    Will the black sesame flavor be available again any time soon?

    Hi there, We will bring it back in a few months time since we are still going through our other monthly flavor rotations. Please follow us on Instagram to find out about the… 

    What flavors of soft serve are available right now?

    Matcha Matcha-Vanilla Hojicha… 

    Do you sell your matcha powder in the store location?

    Yes we do :) $15 for 50grams

    Is the soft serve dairy based? Thanks!

    The soft serve is dairy based. It is made with whole milk!

    I feel like an idiot. I just ordered a drink with shiratama mochi (4 to be exact) for the first time. Do these mochi dissolve in the drink because I did not see any mochi in my drink?

    I don't think the mochi would've dissolved in the drink. The workers might've just forgotten to add them.

    When are you expected to reopen? It says February 28th; however, there are no updates on your IG. I'm just curious because I'm really looking forward to one being here! Thanks :)?

    It's open now!

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