After having a late lunch elsewhere, I was looking for a new indie cafe to try. Time for a visit to check out Mina's Matcha in Seattle's University District (4/16/26). I lucked out with street parking around the corner, since no luck along Roosevelt Way. The bright, corner cafe was fairly full of customers onsite - studying, some on laptops, others having active convos. Indoor seating included counter high tops, two top tables, a bench, and additional seating by the wall shelving. The counter person was very personable, greeted me and others that followed with genuine enthusiasm. After glancing at their beverage menu, I opted for a peach blossom matcha refresher with added sweet cream. The remaining scone and cookie did not quite catch my interest, however, the chocolate ganache cake did. I requested a slice of that. The counter person was very kind to bring both my beverage and cake slice to where I was seated. I decided to sit at one end of the couch, however, this was not meant for long term seating for me. It would have been fine if I had a longer torso and legs. I spent over an hour onsite and it was pleasant. Great natural light, decent music playing, minimalistic decor. The iced beverage was indeed refreshing and the chocolate ganache cake was moist and not overly sweet. Both items were on point. Well situated indie cafe along Roosevelt. An enjoyable visit! read more

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The last time I had a drink from here was in 2025 when they had a popup in the vicinity but far from the noise of the ongoing Pride parade around Denny Way on a hot day. Lo and behold, I visited this place again on an unusually hot day, this time on a Sunday afternoon around 2pm after already having another matcha drink an hour ago! The inside is so chill despite it being sunny outside; every table seat on the right-hand side of the establishment was filled besides the bench area to the left-hand side where books, board games, matcha whisking products and some quiet music from a Bluetooth speaker are located. I was able to converse with staff up front before making my order, and though they didn't have the banana matcha latte I heard of from other Yelpers and wanted to try, they did mention they will try to bring it back for the summer. Instead I got their black sesame matcha latte, which is one of their limited time menu options as of 4/19/26. Matcha is ceremonial and high-quality from having a sip of just the bottom portion where the matcha is, while the black sesame cream top heavily overpowered the matcha especially after stirring everything together. There was probably a slightly larger portion of the black sesame cream top compared to the matcha layer, so that might explain why I couldn't get most of the matcha. From just the cream top, however, that black sesame is a nutty, earthy hit for my taste buds! I got my drink with whole milk, as they do charge for milk alternatives like oat and corn milk. There's a good number of matcha drinks here, and I love the overall quality of what they bring. I'd come back to try some of their specialty drinks and see what other limited menu items they bring. read more

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To be honest I just wasn't blown away. This place is pricey and average/forgettable. I have been here twice now. I stopped by during the soft opening the first few days they opened up and recently stopped by early May. The service was friendly my first visit but seemed I was intruding on the two women employees personal convo. Second visit similar experience as a young woman and man were sitting on their phones behind the counter having a conversation they did not end even when taking my order. Not as friendly and seemed they just wanted me to order and leave. No friendly customer service or how are you or enthusiasm. The cafe is beautiful and bright with modern seating and a comfy couch. WIFI is available for customers, making this another popular spot in U district for students on laptops. The drinks are expensive. Quality is average. My first visit I tried the Ube matcha. Ube soft top was sweet and good but definitely not authentic. Matcha is definitely lower quality. I am a matcha connoisseur and don't mind a lower quality matcha sometimes but this is just not good. Especially for drinks being like $9 and the place is called Mina's Matcha I would expect better matcha. A bit grainy. They do whisk the matcha which is great but it's just a low quality not great tasting matcha tbh. My second most recent visit I gave the Earl Grey Matcha a try which is with their house made Earl grey syrup. I've tried Earl Grey Matcha from a few other Matcha shops and this one was least impressive. The syrup tasted more like a simple sweet syrup. Didn't really elevate the matcha much, just added a bit of sweetness. Hard to detect any Earl Grey flavor. I am a big fan of matcha and big fan of Earl Grey. This just wasn't great especially after paying $10+ after tip I just felt like I regretted my purchase. Not a great drink and not great service made me wish I went to another place nearby instead. I don't like being harsh but this was my honest experience with Mina's Matcha. After my two visits trying two different of their Specialty Matcha's, I won't be back. I just think there are plenty of better options in the U district. read more

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Mina the owner was very nice and helpful when I was deciding on wether to get my drink fully sweet or half sweet. I ordered the Ube cream top matcha with oat milk and it was super delicious!! My drink took awhile to make however it was worth it! The prices here are kinda steep however I understand because they use the highest quality matcha. The space has lots of seating inside and is very cute and cozy. Overall, I'd come back here again and I recommend this matcha place if you're ever in the U-district! read more

Mina’s Matcha - Ube cream top matcha - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A true hidden gem in the neighborhood. The pairing of tea, floral, and matcha flavors are beautifully crafted and balanced. You can also adjust sweetness and add your own on the side if it isn't enough. There are a lot of new matcha shops popping up, all serving ceremonial grade matcha, but Mina's is my favorite in terms of flavor, variety, and seating space. I am hesitant to tell people about this place because I want it to stay hidden! It's quite well-known among students who need a study space or groups that bring their family. On one side, there's a cozy reading nook. On the other side, lovely seats by the window and a few tables. Definitely worth visiting if you're in the area. read more

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I came for the soft opening and it was beautiful inside! The staff are very friendly and offered to give recs. I ordered a strawberry matcha latte (~$9) with whole milk and half sweetness and it was perfect! I like how there wasn't too much ice as well. S/o to the amazing worker that saw me staring at the guava raspberry pop tart and handed one to me while waiting for my drink read more

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Cute spot and really good matcha! This is definitely one of the top matchas I've tried in the Seattle area. When we came it was quite busy and hard to find a seat, but eventually a couple cleared up and became available. I got the regular matcha latte with oat milk, which was really good! Super strong matcha flavor and just the right level of creaminess. It was quite pricey, but really good. They were also so nice! read more

Mina’s Matcha - Iced matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My favorite matcha spot in the U-District! I usually order the Ube Matcha Latte, and they make it so well every time. The staff is super sweet, the café has a great vibe, and they rotate seasonal drinks throughout the year along with a few pastries. It's usually filled with UW students, but it's definitely my go-to whenever I'm in University District. I'm always thinking about this place!! read more

Mina’s Matcha - Ube Matcha Latte - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So glad to see they finally have a brick and mortar location! They've done a great job with the spot where one of my favorite candle places used to be. There's plenty of types of seating including couches, bar stools, large table, and small tables. Great lighting near the windows. The menu has some classic mat has, more special options with cream tops, and then not matcha things. They have oat or corn milk too which was nice. They were very kind and gave me a 1/2 lavender 1/2 earl grey matcha since I wanted to try it out. It was good! I will definitely be back! read more

Mina’s Matcha - Lavender and earl grey matcha - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I love this place! Mina was so nice and welcoming. The place itself is clean and great for dining in. The banana pudding matcha was probably the best-tasting one. It was thick and creamy, and you can actually taste the bananas. The umami of the matcha complemented the sweetness of the pudding very well. I highly recommend this place and would come back! read more

Mina’s Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Cute new matcha place! The people running it were very friendly and sweet. The matcha itself was strong tasting although a little on the pricey side for the amount you get. Would go back and try some other matcha drinks +flavors in the future once they've gotten more settled in. read more

Mina’s Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Super cozy cafe doubling as a staple study spot for UW students! The workers are so so sweet and give great recommendations for drinks. I got the Matcha Latte with Ube Cream Top, delicious!! I'm also always about the milk alternatives besides your staple whole/2% and oat milk. They have corn milk which I've never tried before, offering a perfect medium between a light and thin almond milk, and a thick and creamy oat milk. Nice touch of sweetness that's great for matcha, and pretty good macro wise as well! Super unique that would keep me coming back here! Looking forward to trying other drinks as well as their pastries, the cakes looked to die for! read more

A hidden matcha café that just opened near the U-District, slightly outside of the Ave. The interior of Mina's Matcha is really nice--perfect for getting some work done if you're able to snag a seat. I stopped by right after their first soft opening. There was a line, but it moved quickly. What I ordered: Strawberry Matcha Latte Chai Latte Parking can be hit or miss, but you might get lucky and find free street parking nearby. I can't wait to try the other matcha drinks they have to offer like the ube matcha! read more

Mina’s Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Worst matcha I've ever had in Seattle and I've had many. I'm so sad cause I really was excited and told so many people about it but was extremely disappointed. Both matchas tasted horrible (the double and the strawberry) my husband also couldn't drink it. We took one sip and threw it away. So unfortunate as they were also $10 each. :( read more

Mina’s Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very upset with the service as nobody ever came to the front to take my order. The cafe was pretty busy, and I waited at the register for 15 minutes and not a single worker was in sight. Disappointed as it seemed like a decent Matcha shop, but I find it ridiculous to wait more than 5 minutes to even be noticed by staff. read more

I ordered a 12oz strawberry matcha latte and was told it contained 6g of matcha. With that amount, the matcha flavor should be pretty pronounced -- color, aroma, and depth included. Instead, it was overwhelmingly strawberry and very sweet, with almost no detectable matcha. For a $9 drink, that was disappointing. Hope they revisit the ratios. read more

Mina’s Matcha - Menu - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Matcha was not good. Service was ok. Cute spot and good place for studying or catching up with friends, but wouldn't recommend the matcha.

I got their classic matcha with a sweet cream top! Definitely one of the best matcha spots that's opened in Seattle recently! Price is good compared to others. I'm doing work here and it's the perfect space! Great WiFi and aesthetic spot to be productive! This is my new go to since it's very close to where I live Service excellent. read more

Mina’s Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best matcha I've ever had! I'm not much of a matcha drinker but the drinks are supes tasty. The owner bought the matcha from a local farmer in Japan! I've become an instant regular ‍ read more

I first tried Mina's Matcha at Maps and then the Delridge farmers market. I've loved every drink I've tried and my favorites are the strawberry peach refresher and vanilla matcha. Her new space is very beautiful, inviting and cozy. Amina and her team have amazing customer service and the experience is always so welcoming. I highly recommend stopping by! read more

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the service and ambiance of the place was amazing-- everyone there is so kind and clearly enjoys working there and making drinks :)) the matcha is fire as well most of the drinks are $8-8.95, and if you take alternative milk, you'll probably end up spending $10 on one drink,, i personally can't justify spending that much on a single drink, so i won't be going back that often, but if you are able to afford it, try it out! read more

Mina's Matcha is amazing! I'm so happy to finally have a matcha cafe near UW. They offer a wide variety of drinks, perfect for those who love to venture out and try new things, or stay on the safe side. Their cream tops are so creamy and yummy as well! The quality of their matcha quality is superior and authentic, but still maintains a rich yet smooth flavor profile. I would recommend this cafe time and time again to grab a quick drink or to study-- their layout is so cute and comfortable! They also have non matcha drinks for those who do not enjoy matcha so it's worth checking out. The workers are also super kind and will help you out. read more

I got their ube matcha with a cream top at their soft opening. Cafe is beautifully decorated! They got my order to me very quickly and everyone is super friendly. read more