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Matcha Cafe Maiko

4.2 (848 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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01-03-20
Sue D.

04/22/2026 I was here three days ago, and today I brought my niece after our lunch date celebrating her birthday. Yes, I am crazy about their matcha! Creamy delicious!!!

Maggie O.

This place is my new favorite matcha spot! The space is shared with the ramen shop next door and it's also a great area to study. There are self order kiosks at the front which I appreciate since I like to take my time to order. I got the strawberry matcha latte and it was delicious! I normally get 50% sweet less ice and this was perfect. Matcha is a nice green and tastes great. Will definitely come back again :)

Banana Pudding Matcha Latte
Jamie P.

Service was very fast on a Sunday. The banana matcha latte was so good! Pretty expensive $10 with tax. Liked that you can customize the sweetness.

vincent j.

The drinks were extremely delicious! No complaints from me! Service was good and timely I highly recommend. Definitely some of the better matcha I've had.

Ube soft serve
Liz B.

A cute cafe for a wide variety of matcha and hojicha desserts. The matcha and hojicha powder they use tastes authentic and high quality, and you can't go wrong with their lattes. If you're looking for a more decadent dessert that can be shared, the soft serve and parfaits are perfect! The ube soft serve was light and not too sweet, but still had a lot of ube flavor. The store uses a self serve kiosk to order, and our order was brought out quickly. They also offer a variety of prepped goods, such as coconut pudding, ice cream pints, and cookies.

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Emmett T.

Matcha Cafe Maiko (MCM) stopped the carousel of Asian dessert places that occupied this suite in the Mercury Village Shopping Center of Kearny Mesa when it opened several years ago. It's the OG location in the San Diego area as there are now more branches of this chain across the county. When it first debuted, there were enough tables for about two dozen customers. Now that the owners have opened the left wall to share the adjacent space with a do-it-yourself ramen concept, the seating capacity has increased by 50% Before matcha products became a viral sensation, MCM was where you came to enjoy green tea creations. A menu sheet was posted on a stand outside the entrance. What's interesting was that those prices were obsolete as the menu screen behind the service counter showed an increase of at least $0.75 per item. The staff should reconcile the differences and not display a sheet that is no longer applicable. Two self-service ordering tablets were to the right of the service counter. The business was short-handed so they didn't have any workers staffing the counter. All of them were in the back kitchen assembling orders as they rolled in from the kiosks. The menu had numerous serving styles... soft serve, parfait, bubble waffle, tea, latte, cheese foam, float, fruit, frappe, soda. Strawberry Matcha Lattes were the rage, but lately I have seen Banana Pudding as a new twist. The Banana Pudding Matcha Latte with regular milk, less ice, and 100% sweetness was my order. The item was prepared fairly quickly which was the good news. For $9.75, it didn't have the intense matcha taste as I had hoped because the banana pudding obscured the green tea flavor. They advertise the use of first harvest, single origin, ceremonial, A1 organic matcha. How much of that is marketing, especially the ceremonial part when no such grading standard exists? Google it, if you don't believe me. For this visit to MCM, I gave a three star rating for my drink.

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Caitlin M.

I'm honestly jealous that they don't have this closer to me. This is the most perfect spot to hang out with friends or even have a casual date. I love that you can get matcha soft serve here and that there's a fridge with bottled matcha lattes to enjoy on the go. Unfortunately there isn't much of an opportunity to experience the customer service because the ordering experience is so digital. The self-service kiosk was straight forward and user-friendly though, but there were so many options and I can see a line building up quickly if someone takes too long deciding between them. I was impressed by the wall of ramen packets organized by countries. I had no clue there were so many types of instant ramen. Guests are also able to add toppings, I only wish there was an option to have broth instead of water to elevate the experience. I also noticed they served alcohol which was surprising. I'm sure pairing that with the ramen is the perfect late night meal with friends. This spot seems big group friendly since it is so spacious. Next time I'm in the area I'm going to make it a point to come back!

Clara T.

I've had Matcha Maiko back in OC so this is not my first time, but it is my first time trying the items we ordered. Pros: - Consistent. For the price that you pay for, it's a good amount of dessert. We ordered ube/green tea in a cone, and banana matcha drink. - Self order kiosk for convenience. The place was small but clean. Apparently the matcha foam on matcha is their best one, so I'll try ordering that next time.

Double Matcha - matcha latte + matcha foam
Nicole M.

I love matcha maiko, I think it's my favorite place to get matcha in SD by far and I'm super happy that they have a double matcha option now! This location is kind of combined with the ramen store next door so there's plenty of seating and you can enjoy your drink with some ramen if you want. The service is normally always pretty quick and the workers are very nice. This place never disappoints!

Banana Pudding Matcha Latte
Lauren K.

I finally understand the Matcha Craze !! This is my first time treating myself to matcha latte in a while so for me it was a very pleasant experience! When you walk in, the first thing I noticed is there's around 6-8 total tables. Three larger tables for big families up to 6 seats and around 3-4 smaller tables with two seats. The space is a bit small and can be hectic on a busy day like when I came on a Saturday morning. I assume during the weekdays it's quiet and a great place to catch up with friends or family! It's also connected to the ramen shop so you can grab a bite to eat if you're hungry too. The ordering is straight forward with two kiosks to the front right of the store. There's plenty of photos and menu descriptions to pick out flavors you want. The only downside is there's no staff up front since they are in the back making drinks (I assume it's because I came on a super busy weekend). Though it was busy, got my drink within 10 min wait even though it said the wait time of 20-25 min! (I would recommend just ordering online first for pickup-faster that way) I ordered the banana pudding matcha latte with 100% balanced sweetness and normal milk. Hands down one of the best matcha lattes I've hand! I can't wait to try other lattes offered here. Right away I noticed how smooth the matcha was blended and doesn't have that weird grainy texture or grass flavor. I don't prefer matcha because of this! Also, their banana pudding cream top was outstanding and packed with fresh banana flavor (not the artificial banana flavor). It's not too sweet for me and I loved how banana forward it was. If you aren't a sweet drink person, recommend 50% sweetness when ordering. I would 100% come back to try their matcha soft serves or other lattes! Stay tuned! Parking: 8/10 busy and can get filled up but easy to find or park Ambiance: 7/10 packed, smaller than expected but still able to find a seat and clean! Shares spot with instant Ramen shop next door. Food/Drink: 10/10 delicious and not too sweet! Will be back to try more. Service: 8/10 no one I spoke with but easy to order via kiosk and got my drink right away!

Selah C.

Banana pudding matcha soft serve was sooo good! The matcha flavor was strong and delicious but it could've used more banana pudding to be balanced

Elisa N.

MATCHA CAFE MAIKO @ CLAIREMONT Parking is available out in their plaza. It can be very busy because it is shared with other restaurants and stores. I have been to the Escondido location, so I was really excited to try this spot that is just right at Claremont. The line wasn't super long, but it was really packed. stepping in there was no workers in the front. It was just a bunch of kiosk that you would just order on your own so that was just a little bit off for lack of customer service. however, I decided to get the strawberry Matcha and I did 50% sugar and light ice and my boyfriend decided to get the Matcha and Dole whip. The total was about $15. The Matcha was about seven dollars and the doll whip was $6.50. The items came out very quickly and it was incredible. I feel like every single time I do come to get Matcha this place has one of the most highest in premium matcha. it is super authentic and has a really strong Matcha flavour so I definitely recommend getting like an extra flavouring the way that I got strawberry. The place is also split up in between another Ramen spot right next, so are able to go on the other side and sit down. Overall, I'll definitely stop by this place. I love the ambiance here and the environment. It is very clean!

Matcha & Ube Soft Serve
Christine B.

Upon walking in, you place your order at the kiosk on Snackpass. We got the Matcha and Ube soft serve with two mochi balls. When it came out, the matcha soft serve on top was melting quickly, but it was still delicious. They do give a good amount which we appreciated. The ube tastes coconuty, and went well with the matcha. The mochi balls were chewy but don't have much flavor, so you can skip on that topping. If you are craving a matcha soft serve, their quality is great and we would come back again! Matcha Soft Serve - 9/10 Ube Soft Serve - 8/10 Mochi Balls - 7/10

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Ask the Community - Matcha Cafe Maiko

Do they offer dairy-free or vegan matcha options here? Curious about alternatives!

Most of our drinks offer non-dairy alternatives which include almond, soy, or oat milk for a minor extra charge. Thanks for your question.

Does the company still sell the Uji Matcha Powder?

Sorry we do not.

Are they dog friendly?

No, they're primarily an indoor cafe.

Do you have free wifi?

Yes they do!

Can i get the uji kintoki without the condense milk?

Absolutely you can! When ordering just ask for it to be made without the condensed milk. Thank you!

Are there any sugar free or natural sugar replacements (stevia, monk fruit, coconut sugar, etc.)?

Any vegan options?

Lauden, Any of our latte drinks can have non dairy subs with almond, oat, or soy milk. All the non… Read more

Is the matcha powder used gluten-free?

Yes

Is there dairy-free and soy-free options?

They do have organic soy milk and organic almond milk now

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Extraordinary Desserts - Road trip with the girls. Gorgeous stuff here.

Extraordinary Desserts

4.0(9.2k reviews)
7.9 miLittle Italy
$$$

Still my go to place when I'm craving something sweet and special. Their cakes may be pricey, but…read morein my opinion, for the amount of work, effort, and quality of ingredients, I think they continue to be fair. For example, some other specialty bakeries/shops are charging similar prices for cakes and cheesecakes that are much simpler. In comparison, Extraordinary Dessert cakes take 3-4 days to make, have 6-8 alternating layers, and are typically adorned with edible gold and/or flowers. The key is to find which items you like and which are okay to pass on next time. What we ried this time: -Match Misu Cake (7/10): ricotta cake layers soaked in matcha and layered with marscapone whipped cream. This one was pretty good and ranks in my middle to high range. I only wish there was more matcha flavor (maybe if you dine in and get the sauce, this would help) or the matcha was paired with another flavor ... either go fruity (maybe a raspberry sauce, strawberry pieces, white peach pieces, or like a peach oolong cream layer) or go chocolately/coffee (maybe had some crushed up chocolate covered espresso beans). My go to's: -Ivoire Royale (10/10) - my ultimate favorite still. If you like light desserts, white chocolate, berries, and moist vanilla cake, thus one is for you. Classy and unpretentious -Shangrila (10/10) - my other favorite and will make you feel like a princess with all the pink chocolate curls. A little bit adventurous and innocently elegant. Ones to skip: -Au Chocolate / La Bete Noire / Dame Chocolate - get the Viking instead. That's my favorite of all their chocolate cakes -Lemon ricotta - get the Passionfruit Ricotta instead -Torta misu - the matcha misu is better. The tortilla misuse made me want a regular piece of tirmaisu than a cake version -Coconut cream - not bad, not amazing though

We normally come here weekly after dinner with family for dessert, but after this last experience…read morewe will not be returning. Also just so everyone is aware they're also liars just to mention & stupid.. she tells us her name is Karen thinking we don't know the owners name lol .. She was at the register at 7:20pm and was extremely rude and dismissive after we placed our order, especially regarding a child's dietary restrictions and health concerns. We politely asked if it would be possible to purchase a small cup of fruit , even just a couple strawberries cut up, because one child in our group cannot have sweets due to very strict dietary restrictions . Instead of simply saying they were unable to accommodate the request or offering another option, we were told to "go somewhere else," despite already spending the amount we did . The complete lack of professionalism and basic customer service was honestly shocking. It's disappointing to be treated that way at a place we have supported so consistently. This place has been going downhill , management for this place needs to step up .

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Extraordinary Desserts - Spinach dip and chips and tomato and basil soup

Spinach dip and chips and tomato and basil soup

Extraordinary Desserts - One of our 'go to' desert places in San Diego.

One of our 'go to' desert places in San Diego.

Extraordinary Desserts - Chocolate lemon bon bon

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Salt & Straw - Coffee and nuts ice cream Split with Snickerdoodle.

Salt & Straw

4.6(2.2k reviews)
7.7 miLittle Italy
$$

You have to try this ice cream ! At first you see the like and you don't know why ? But after you…read morehad it you understand why ! They have authentic flavors ! And a freshly made waffle cone . It smells amazing in here ! They let you taste the ice creams which I loved being our first time . The staff recommended every ice cream and I don't blame them all of it looks good and the samples I tried were all so good I couldn't pick ! Save space for this treat You won't regret it . Be patient the line does get long but they are pretty quick.

I've been a patron of this institution for many years, knowing well that every dollar I spent on…read moretheir delicious ice cream would be returned in generous scoops atop freshly made waffle cones. Much to my chagrin, my latest visit has now become my last. Excitedly, I brought my four-legged son to enjoy his first pup cup, but the service and portion sizes were fit for a hobbit at best. One would think that, in such dark times, one could still find even a glimpse of hope in an ice cream cone. I was proven wrong, and my outlook on the current state of affairs only dimmed further. I ate my ice cream in two bites. Twenty dollars for two cones, four bites total. I didn't even bother feeding my son the pup cup. He deserves better. The world deserves better. Bigger portions. Bigger smiles. Makes perfect sense, in my humble opinion. I suppose your employees do not agree.

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Salt & Straw - Cinnamon snickerdoodle

Cinnamon snickerdoodle

Salt & Straw - Cinnamon Snickerdoodle

Cinnamon Snickerdoodle

Salt & Straw - Pink Rosé & Watermelon Sorbet (v) Watermelon & rosé sorbet, rosé-raspberry jam

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Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

4.0(1.4k reviews)
8.4 miGaslamp
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Late-night dessert always hit different, and Ghirardelli Ice cream was the one that had a sista…read moremoaning with pleasure. Customer service from Manny was amazing and welcoming from the moment we walked in. We also really appreciated that military discount was honored here. We ordered the Mini Golden Treat, which came with a warm brownie on top with whipped cream, fudge, ice cream, and a cherry. Honestly, it was the perfect size for two people to share without feeling heavy after midnight. What stood out the most was the kindness we received even as hey were closing, and our transaction was complete and paid in full. Manny still offered us cups of ice water and extra napkins without hesitation. That small gesture really added to the experience and made us feel welcomed instead of rushed out. He got a well deserved tip for that California love he gave us. I'd definitely return here whenever I'm back in San Diego. Extra deets: Manny shared the history of the failed gold rush of the owner, and how he utilized the entire chocolate plan of a drinking bar conversation and made millions. The original location is San Francisco, and he says it's like an entire block. I look forward to visiting that one day.

We decided to get a sweet treat after our adventure at the Museum of Illusions & it was very…read morenostalgic. The service was great, the workers are very nice & quick to take your order. Once you find a table, they bring it right to you! The inside is also very bright & spacious w/ a good amount of seating. Banana Split - 8/10 (your average banana split, but ghirardelli knows how to do it right. the bananas are very fresh & the strawberry puree was delicious. i also like how the the ice cream does not melt too fast & they give you lots of whipped cream. the star of the show is 100% the chocolate; the fudge was very rich & addicting! definitely pricey for a banana split, but you are paying for the experience)

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Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop
Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop - Lands End salted caramel brownie sundae

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Cali Cream - Pumpkin Caramel Pecan Praline with Butter Pecan in a waffle cone

Cali Cream

4.7(746 reviews)
8.5 miGaslamp
$$

I stopped here while i was waiting for an event to start that i was attending. It was in waking…read moredistance for me, which is good because parking is only street parking or to find a paid lot. The flavor selection was pretty vast and they were generous with letting you try samples. They made sure to ask me if i had been there before, so they could explain things to me. He let me know they make their own ice cream. I sampled several flavors all of which were good. I was torn between the chocolate pecan and the bourbon butter pecan as they were both good. Thinking back maybe i should have gotten a combo of both, but i went with the bourbon pecan in a cup. The portion size was pretty good, and actually i couldn't finish the whole thing, even though i got a small. It was very creamy and has a good flavor, even though i didn't really taste the bourbon much, but there were plenty of whole pecans.. They also sell other baked goods that look really amazing. I will definitely need to come back to try more ice cream and maybe the carrot cake.

I came to Cali Cream since it was down the street from dinner and we were craving a sweet icy…read moretreat. I've always walked by here, but never went in. There wasn't much of a line on a Saturday night. We didn't sample, we just picked Pistachio and Banana Pudding. I liked that the banana pudding had bits of vanilla cookie mixed within. The pistachio left much to be desired as the flavor had an artificial flavor to it. Maybe it was just me but my bf also remarked that he was disappointed with the flavor as well. We did get a nice serving of each flavor and regretted not trying some other flavors before finalizing our choice. Ambiance is a typical ice cream shop with a few seats outside to enjoy your treat. Service was friendly and pricing was pretty good.

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Cali Cream - Bourbon Butter Pecan single scoop in a cone

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Extraordinary Desserts - Dame Chocolate

Extraordinary Desserts

3.8(3.9k reviews)
6.8 miBanker's Hill
$$

This is a rare 5 star review from me! A local restaurant that is far enough away from the tourist…read moreareas or downtown that you want to go for a nice sit down without a long wait or huge menu. The most impressive thing is the works of art that are deserts in the showcase. Knowing that the draw is the sweets I was pleasantly surprised that they have food, beer and wine to set up a nice full meal. Our order was so complete that we had to take home th desert that we camefor in togo boxes. if you are a soup or tomato love I highly suggest getting there cup of tomatoes soup and salad. my eyes popped out of my head when they brought me salad that seemed big enough for two people. With a side of smoked salmon I couldn't fit everything in. My partner had a sandwich that was bigger than the size of her head and a crazy nice strawberry spritzer. The cheesecake smob that I am I took home something that I took a a chance on because I am trying not to be a creature of habits. A lemon strudel cheesecake out of the refrigerator the next day is probably better freshly made. When I go back I will defiantly make space for everything. This is a hidden gem that I hope stays local and a tour bus dosen't stop at the front door.

The desserts at both locations are indeed extraordinary. Every dessert is lush and decadent and…read moredefinitely a treat. This location is much smaller than the other and just as popular so it can feel hectic when busy. Highly recommend the Le Bette Noir, Black Velvet and The Viking cakes. You can't go wrong with anything you try here!

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Extraordinary Desserts - La Bete Noir, Dame Chocolate, and Dark Chocolate Fudge Cookie

La Bete Noir, Dame Chocolate, and Dark Chocolate Fudge Cookie

Extraordinary Desserts - Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookie

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Milk & Cookies - Neon sign inside the suite

Milk & Cookies

4.1(67 reviews)
8.5 miEast Village
Outdoor seating
Kid friendly

I had such a wonderful experience at Milk & Cookies thanks to Amaliya. She was truly a breath of…read morefresh air from the moment I walked in. Her welcoming energy, beautiful smile, and superb customer service completely stood out. In a world where genuine kindness can sometimes feel rare, Amaliya reminded me how much a simple, warm interaction can brighten someone's day. People like her give me hope that this world can become a better place. Thank you for the great experience!

We were so excited to come back to Milk & Cookies that we made a special 50 minute walk detour to…read morevisit. Unfortunately, this time around, a man followed us into the store. When my kids started looking at ice cream flavors, the man asked me if I could pay for a cookie and some ice cream for him. When I turned him down, he then asked me if I could buy him some milk and a cookie. After I turned him down for a second time, he then asked my wife. Finally, he asked my son. At this point, a second person behind the counter asked the man to leave. I'm ok with people asking for a handout, but it is totally not cool to repeatedly ask inside an ice cream shop and asking a minor after his parents already said no. That interaction really put a damper on things, but we eventually ordered a few scoops and a few cookies. Thought the cookies were spot on again (warm from the oven). The ice cream temperature wasn't quite right - a bit on the melted/soft side. Not quite what we were hoping for this time around.

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Milk & Cookies
Milk & Cookies - Cookies & Cream (Jumbo)

Cookies & Cream (Jumbo)

Milk & Cookies

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Caffe Italia - Avocado Toast with Fried Egg! Yum!

Caffe Italia

4.1(1k reviews)
7.7 miLittle Italy
$
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

First time having an affogato..... DELICIOUS!! Felt like I was visiting a little caffè in Italy…read more Service was great. They were very helpful and didn't rush us. The vibe inside was great. Nice & peaceful. #DiningWithTheAndersons #LittleItalySD #Italia #Affogato #Caffè

After a stroll from the Wednesday farmer's market in Little Italy, I had a craving for Italian as…read morethe establishments nearby caught my interest. I've worked in Little Italy in the past but have never tried Caffe Italia. I got their Italian sandwich, with the default bread being focaccia. Inside there were prosciutto, salami, ham, provolone, tomato, and house made balsamic vinaigrette. It had a good balance of deli meats, and the focaccia bread was thick to hold it all together. I thought it was tasty as well as their coffee, however my coffee wasn't filled up all the way. It is strong and their roast is bold! I liked it a lot, although a lunch meal can get costly so it would just be from time to time if I were to revisit. Not only that, but they also have a small selection of gelatos which look pretty authentic like Spumoni! Other desserts I saw were mousse, tiramisu, cannoli, cheesecake, carrot cake, and rugelach. The cafe is small and the service may take a bit if you are waiting for the food, but overall, I enjoyed my coffee and sandwich.

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Caffe Italia - New addition to our menu. Avocado Toast.

New addition to our menu. Avocado Toast.

Caffe Italia - Capuccino

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Caffe Italia - Located a little past this sign on India (7/19/18)

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