Maxine L.

Rich creamy delicious. Right in downtown Redmond, this is a really japandi minimalist aesthetic cafe that has some indoor and outdoor seating. I've tried the banana pudding matcha and the strawberry matcha cloud. I like my matcha with no sugar so they were perfectly rich and bitter. The banana pudding topping was perfect amounts of sweet. I loved the cookie bits and the pieces of actual banana! The strawberry matcha cloud was a bit too sweet for me once you mix in the strawberry at the bottom, but it was still really good. The cloud is also slightly sweet but an amazing addition Overall, a fantastic matcha spot. You order on a tablet so there's very little interaction with the staff. I do wish that you could adjust the amount of strawberry they put in the drink, but otherwise, will come back again and again!

Leslie E.

I thoroughly enjoyed their smoothies and donuts. They're suppose to be known for their matcha drinks but personally loved their strawberry skin glow. The workers are pretty nice and the store can get busy depending on the time of day (usually on the weekends). I did visit during their first few weeks, so that may also have affected how busy it was. Seats are v aesthetic so you may need to bend down to take a bite from your donut or hold it to your chest, but overall a solid and chill place to be.

Samina M.

Lovely matcha spot in Redmond! I came in after seeing Mowood advertised on TikTok and was excited to dive into their specialty matchas. I went with the Double Matcha. Perfectly creamy and not too sweet. Appreciated how the staff ensured each customer had the drink made to their liking. The service was speedy despite the large crowd. Not too much seating and does fill up fast, but well worth the visit! I will be back :)

Courtney L.

A few minutes before 11:00A on a Friday, a line already formed outside of MOWOOD, the latest matcha cafe in Redmond. In addition to their popular Japanese Nama donuts, they also offer a couple of coffee and smoothie options too. Two of us were second in line, so we were in and out in less than 10 minutes. Based on our quick interaction with the staff at the counter, they were friendly and our drinks appeared to be crafted with care. Note: All drinks default to light sweetness and a standard amount of ice. They also default to whole milk which adds a nice richness to the drinks, though alternative milks are available for an extra charge. + JASMINE MATCHA CLOUD ($6.75, 16 oz.): A Jasmine milk tea combined with matcha and topped with a layer of their house cold foam. Given the Jasmine tea base, the matcha flavor actually took a backseat, allowing the floral notes to shine. Nevertheless, I personally really enjoyed the drink and the sweetness and ice levels were just right for me. The cold foam was creamy, slightly sweet and seemed to have just a tiny hint of salt. + STRAWBERRY MATCHA ($6.75, 16 oz.): A vibrant red strawberry jam pooled at the bottom of the cup, layered with whole milk and the deep green ceremonial matcha on top. The strawberry tasted really ripe and natural, not overly sweet. After a quick stir, the drink was pretty balanced, although leaning more towards the berry flavor with an underlying earthiness from the matcha. I enjoyed it and actually felt a little jolt of energy that afternoon. + NAMA DONUTS: They offered three types of filling that day - matcha, chocolate and vanilla - or you could order them plain. These donuts were soft, coated lightly in fine sugar and filled with a satisfying amount of cream. The dough had a nice yeasty chew, though it was not quite as airy as I anticipated. We ordered one MATCHA ($6.00) and one VANILLA ($5.50). The matcha cream had the perfect strength and I loved the luscious vanilla bean cream in the other one. Again, not too sweet! MOWOOD is a wonderful addition to Redmond's cafe scene! I'm glad I tried the donuts once, but I'd return for the matcha... the drinks are delightful and a relatively good value for the price.

Tia P.

I got a banana pudding matcha and black sesame donut. The matcha was delicious! It looks like a small amount of pudding but some of it sinks in so it was a good amount I my opinion. The matcha comes with very little sweetness so I like that they had cane sugar syrup available near the straws and napkins so I can adjust my own sweetness. The donuts were perfectly light, airly crispy and sugary! I would honestly be happy having this plain too! The sesame cream filling was light and delicious. Very sweet but I will definitely be back again! Service was great, I could see where my order was in line on the screen which was nice. Ambiance is great too, there are a few tables and seating spots.

Elisa N.

MOWOOD @ REDMOND Parking is street parking only, so don't expect to find a private parking lot right next door. If you have some extra time and plan on exploring Redmond before or after your visit, I'd recommend parking at Redmond Town Center. It's only a couple of blocks away and has a free parking garage along with plenty of street parking. From there, it's an easy walk to Mo Wood. Otherwise, you can try to find street parking nearby. There aren't a ton of spots, but if you're lucky, you can usually grab one. I actually came here because my brother recommended it after trying it himself. I found it on Yelp, and it was interesting because it's listed as a coffee shop. I had been looking for new matcha spots since the only one I'd really been to before was Matcha Magic. I like Matcha Magic, but sometimes their matcha can be a little watered down, so I wanted to try something new. The staff was friendly, and the menu had a huge variety of drinks. They offered several different matcha options, smoothies that reminded me a bit of Erewhon's signature smoothies, and plenty of coffee choices as well. The café itself is beautiful and has a really clean, aesthetic atmosphere. My only small complaint is that it was extremely quiet inside. I wish the background music had been turned up just a little, not because I wanted loud music, but because it was so quiet that you could hear every conversation happening around you. I also wish there were a few larger tables. Most of the seating consists of small café tables, so if you're planning to bring your laptop and work for a few hours, it may not be the most comfortable setup. That said, it's a perfect spot to grab a coffee or matcha with a friend and relax for a bit. My drink came out to about $7.90, and they gave me a $5 coupon toward my next purchase. I'd definitely recommend entering your phone number to start earning rewards. As for the matcha, it was amazing. The ceremonial-grade matcha tasted incredibly fresh, vibrant, and high quality. The strawberry flavor was balanced perfectly and wasn't overly sweet. One thing I'm usually picky about is when cafés add too much syrup or too much ice. I even asked if they could adjust the sweetness, but they mentioned they couldn't make changes. Thankfully, it ended up being absolutely perfect exactly as it was. Overall, I had a great experience and will definitely be coming back. If you're looking for a high-quality matcha spot in Redmond, I highly recommend giving Mo Wood a try!

Rosette T.

Mowood is a great cafe on the Eastside located in Redmond for those looking for matcha. I like that it is super accessible if you don't drive, since it's right by the Redmond light rail station. The interior is cute and minimalist, plus they have both indoor and outdoor seating. I tried the Jasmine Cloud Matcha and the Matcha Cloud Latte both were incredibly creamy and used high-quality matcha, though the drinks leaned a bit milky and could be a tad stronger in matcha flavor. Their black sesame nami donut is super fluffy and not too sweet! It is a bit pricy but worth trying at least once if they have it in stock!

Maria P.

MOWOOD is a fantastic addition to downtown Redmond! It can be difficult to find high-quality matcha on the Eastside, and MOWOOD absolutely delivers. Not only do they offer a great selection of unique matcha flavors, but the overall vibe and aesthetic of the café are beautiful, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed. I tried the Banana Pudding Matcha, which wasn't overly sweet on its own, but the banana pudding on top took it to the next level. It was rich, balanced, and incredibly delicious. The Strawberry Matcha was equally impressive--fresh, flavorful, and the perfect amount of sweet. The donuts really elevated the experience. Being able to pair your matcha with a doughnut featuring a similar flavor profile was such a fun concept, and every pairing lived up to expectations. I can't wait to come back and try even more from MOWOOD's menu!

Sheeny N.

As an LA native, I can confirm this place is indeed NOT a "Community Goods" dupe, but instead, a complete let down. Banana Pudding Matcha: the pudding was chunky and not creamy enough. Therefore, it was hard to dissolve fully into the drink, making the matcha latte consist of undesirable textures rather than being smooth. 5/10 Jasmine Matcha Cloud: the matcha flavor was diluted and nearly absent. The jasmine tea taste was very mild. Overall, just tasted watered down and no milk substitution either for this drink! 4/10 Matcha Cloud Latte: matcha cream top over matcha latte. Not too sweet and decent. However, the matcha is still not very strong. The cup size was also outrageously small. 6/10 Street parking is available around the block and there's seating indoors and outdoors. Busy environment and very clean interior. We waited about 5 minutes for our drinks to be ready. Overall, would definitely not come back, and would appreciate if people stopped comparing it to places that are ACTUALLY good in LA because it's quite insulting.

Belldandy O.

MOWOOD is a cafe located in Redmon that serves matchas, coffees, smoothies, and pastries. It is right across the Redmond Town Center. It was very easy to find parking; either around the building, or retail parking garage. The interior is bright and welcoming. It is on the smaller side, so I wouldn't recommend hanging around too long as it can get crowded. When we arrived Saturday at noon, there was a line almost out the door. The line moved fairly quickly, and it seemed customers received their orders quickly as well! I ordered the Matcha Cloud Latte with the defaulted whole milk option and a Vanilla Custard donut. My sister ordered the Jasmine Matcha Cloud also with the defaulted whole milk and Matcha Cream donut. The verdict about the drinks is it was quite milky. The milk flavor overpowered the matcha flavoring in the drinks for both of them. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great. Also, I noticed my drink was smaller than my sister's. Mine was a 12oz and hers was a 16oz. I didn't notice the difference while we were ordering because it was hard to see the indication. The donuts were good. You could taste the matcha flavoring in the cream. I liked the texture of the dough and the sweetness of the dough, too. I was quite surprised that the cost of the drinks wasn't outrageous. Our drinks were each $6.75. That's great to see because I am tired of seeing drinks that are almost $10.

Calista C.

Very cute match and donut shop! We had gotten there right at opening on a Sunday morning and there was already a line out the door with one flavor of donut sold out :( get here early if you want a specific donut. All the donuts are super nice though! The brioche is super soft and the savory flavor with potato cream was super unique and delicious. Highly recommend trying the donuts. The matcha is pretty good as well, but not as good as other spots on the Seattle side. Compared to other spots on the Eastside though, much better! We were able to get seating, but minimal seating is available.

Karen C.

I got there at 11am on a Sunday. There was already a short line, which quickly grew after I ordered. When I got there, service was fast but I think there was more of a wait when I left ~12pm. Space was bright, and can sit ~20 people. Reviews said parking was difficult to find so I took the lightrail and it was just steps from the Redmond Town Center station. The goodies!! -------- *Strawberry Matcha w/ Matcha Cream Top (Oat) - One of the best strawberry matchas I've ever had!! The strawberry puree was fresh, I especially like it where the puree has actual chucks of strawberry in it, which this definitely does! + the cream top was perfect. 10/10!! *Banana Pudding Matcha (Oat) - I wish they had banana syrup throughout the matcha. It was just a regular matcha with banana pudding on top so the banana flavor was lost. *Potato Truffle Donut - They had a piece of prosciutto on top and that was the best bite. They should have prosciutto throughout the donut as it came off a bit bland. *Matcha Cream Donut - Not too sweet. Good earthy matcha flavor! Overall, I'd come back for the matcha, but have had better brioche donuts elsewhere.

Alyssa L.

As a Bay Area/LA native, I had to try since I saw this is the community goods dupe but located in WA! the shop is located in downtown Redmond conveniently near the link/public transit. The store itself is well lit and has a sleek modern design but be aware there's not much table seating if you're trying to get work done. some 2 hour street parking outside but could get busy during peak hours. I visited around 2pm on a Friday afternoon and there were still plenty of donuts left but they sold out around 3pm. Not too long of a wait during this time. I ordered the strawberry matcha and the matcha cream donut. The matcha was very umami and the strawberry paired well with the drink but the syrup was a bit too sweet for my liking. The donut was very fluffy and not too sweet and the matcha cream was just perfect! Reasonably priced (~$15 for drink+ matcha) A bit overhyped on social media but the matcha wasn't bad! The strawberry skin glow (Hailey Bieber smoothie dupe) looked really interesting though and I would love to come back to try!