Great matcha shop, although this location is tiny with just a couple small tables. I ordered the…read moreIced Hojicha ($5.75), which was superb. I loved how strong the flavor of hojicha is --much better than any other spot I've had it. They also have many adorable cat merchandise from totes to stickers as well.

As very highly recommended by so many people, I had to give it a try! We went on a Saturday…read moremorning, and it was about a 15 minute wait. Line was just right outside the door. We tried the strawberry matcha latte with oat milk and regular matcha latte with whole milk. They were really good, and the matcha flavor was strong in both! I definitely liked the strawberry matcha latte better though for a couple reasons: 1) the strawberry syrup added the perfect hint of sweetness to the matcha, 2) I like the taste of oat milk a lot more than whole milk with matcha, and 3) I just love a goood strawberry matcha. I want to come back to try the mango and red bean matcha lattes!

Delicious drinks, great service and unique cafe ambience. We…read moreordered the peach cream top matcha, coconut matcha and a sourdough cookie. We loved our drinks. Matcha quality and taste were both great and I'm excited to try other items off the menu! I don't think I've been to another cafe with a similar darker lighting vibe, it was definitely different but super cool and I was pleased to be able to find a cafe with seats available in the area!

Fun and exciting drink options inspired by East and Southeast Asian flavors like papaya and durian…read moreflavored iced lattes. I personally love their durian latte which can be made without sugar as an option. The drinks aren't "sweet" and have natural flavor and ingredients which is ideal. My only negative star is the price is so expensive and the ambience is very dim and tight. But besides that, the service is fast and they ask you specific questions to get your drink order the way you'd like it. It's my treat spot when in the area. Indoor seating and take out available. Drinks and pastries available. Accepts cash, card and Applepay. No bathrooms or outlets. Tables are uncomfortablely low.

A really delightful, minimalist cafe that's opened up recently with a choice between dark and light…read moreroast for all espresso based drinks. For a hot day, I really enjoy their iced summer Americano. The lemon tartness complements the coffee for an overall balanced drink. SEATING AND AMBIANCE: There was no AC on when I was there, which wasn't much of an issue with the doors open. Several 2-seat tables, more secluded elevated nook, and communal seating. The space is designed around a feeling of calm: dark woods and white break and a touch of greenery to bring life to the open space.

This is a newish coffee shop located on Broome street, hence the name. I wanted to try out the…read moreAmericano lemon honey drink. Though I wish the baristas told me before I ordered that it was pretty tart and an acquired taste. I am sure I could have had something else if I really did not like it. I had a few sips and then could not finish it. The lattes looked good if I am ever back in the area I probably would go with this. This coffee shop is spacious but seems that it fills up quick with some seats all were taken when I was there. There is also no public restroom. Baristas were fine didn't really greet when I walked in just stood there and asked what I wanted. They were nice after I got my drink though.

Safe to say I'm obsessed with Street Blends - I'm not sure why the low reviews because they have…read morethe best creative matcha lattes I've ever had! The Salted Vanilla Bean Pistachio and Salted Guava are absolutely incredible- I ask for them less sweet and that is truly the way to go. The matcha tastes high quality and the syrups and jams are all very fresh and not overly sweet. I love how they have pistachio milk here as well, which is my favorite for lattes. I will say the service/friendliness could use some improvement but I definitely will keep coming back to try all the drinks!

I hate to be this person because if you know anything about me, you know I'm a huge foodie. I hate…read morewasting money, and I'm also one of those people who hates leaving bad reviews. So when I do leave one, just know it means the experience was genuinely bad. I'm a fake matcha lover, and I don't care--I'll admit it. I like places like Blank Street and Dunkin'. Sue me. But this coffee shop is new and Black-owned, so of course I wanted to support it. Unfortunately, everything I ordered was disappointing, and it was an expensive disappointment at that. I ordered three items, which came out to $30--yes, you read that right. First, I got the 16 oz. Salted Caramel Delight, which reminded me of a Starbucks Caramel Macchiato, so I actually liked that one. Then I ordered the 20 oz. Vanilla Bean & Pistachio Iced Matcha. The first time they made it, they gave me the wrong size (a 16 oz.), so they had to remake it in the correct 20 oz. cup. The menu is pretty extensive, and you'd definitely have to come back more than once to try everything. That's actually why I ordered two different drinks--but after this experience, I won't be making another trip back. I also ordered the Strawberry Matcha Cookie, which came out to $10 for a single cookie. I'm not even kidding. The shop itself is really small with little to no seating. There are only two tables with chairs inside and two seats outside. The remaining stools are small and uncomfortable, so there isn't much space to sit and enjoy your drink. I really wanted to rave about this place, but sadly, I won't be back. The matcha tasted like colored milk, and the syrup sitting at the bottom of the drink didn't add anything to the flavor. It was also difficult to stir, so it never really blended together. Since this is a new shop, I do want to acknowledge that they're probably still finding their rhythm. That said, the staff seemed very disorganized and still learning how to make the drinks, with several mistakes happening while I was there. There were only two baristas and one cashier working, which may have contributed to the issues. I also overheard two customers as they were leaving say that it was one of the worst coffees they had ever had. One of them proceeded to throw away her completely full drink, which she had obviously just purchased. I also saw another customer take a sip of his drink, make a face that looked like shock or disgust, and walk out. It also seemed like the owner was very involved and present, as she was sitting outside drinking a coffee before leaving. One thing I found surprising was that the shop appears to close very early--right at 4:00 p.m. every day. Overall, it was a disappointing and overpriced experience. I genuinely wanted to support a new local Black-owned business, but unfortunately, this one just didn't live up to the hype. I hope they're able to work out the growing pains because I'd love to see them succeed, but based on my experience, I don't see myself returning.

The smoothie tasted so good! I'm a sucker for mango flavors, and the aloe vera mixed well with it…read more The only downside was that the boba wasn't sweet enough - barely tasted like anything. Overall, I am satisfied. There are a few tables for you to sit at!

Connected to the Harpers bread house so we popped in for a drink to go…read more They have three tables, and the staff is nice. Drinks are pretty and yummy. Tapioca is super soft though, but sweetness and ice is customizable, and the tea is flavorful.

Great smoked salmon toast and matcha! Would like a little more dill on toast but the ration of…read moresalmon to cream cheese is great and you get a good bit of salmon! Prices were reasonable, place is very clean and vibey, and baristas were really nice. Didn't want to wait over an hour for golden diner and are so glad we came here!

A lovely place that has matcha and coffee options…read more DESIGN: The entire space is gorgeously designed, embraces open space, manages to fit quite a number of seats while preserving flow. I was particularly drawn to the bathroom, with a beautiful deep red. SEATING: After 10:30, it starts to pack up, even on a Monday. There is a half of the place that is laptop-free, which is great for reserving spaces for people who want to chat, read or do anything analog. The half closer to the door has a communal table for anyone who wants to do work on their laptops. DRINKS: I got the guava matcha with coconut water. I wanted to like it more than I did because it left this sugary feeling in the mouth.

Y'all, I'm literally STILL thinking about my Coconut Matcha Latte!! This spot has been on my list…read moreto visit! We came at around 4pm, so it was unfortunately too late for me to try their Viet Iced Coffee options (bc it'll literally keep you up for the next 12 hrs...iykyk), so I opted for a less-caffeinated option. The drink altogether was $9.25 (base price + tax), WHEW! Highly rec leaving the sweetener level as is to fully taste the coconut flavor. It was DELISH!! The coconut doesn't taste artificial whatsoever and the condensed milk adds a lovely creamy taste. I almost inhaled my bev! Some seating inside, with additional seats outside. Le Gaz is also attached to a concept store (similar to Rhythm Zero/Bandit Running). Staff is overall super friendly. While the drink was on the pricier side, I will be back when I feel like treating myself!!

Vibe/ambiance: casual coffee shop, line was 5-10 mins…read moreService: standard Items ordered: iced matcha latte: so milky and slighty grassy

very pretty interior and delicious matcha. matcha is of kagoshima origin, one of the most umami and…read morevegetal grades I've tasted. slight floral too. they use 6g in the large cup (upgrade)!

I've walked by this place many times and finally decided to go. I like the bright, spacious, simple…read moreinterior. I was interested in multiple teas so decided to book the tea flight. I didn't know much about it going in besides that I have to book in advance and can't request it on the spot. Summary is I like their teas but the service/operations were bad. It wasn't clear on their website but turns out tea flight lets you try shot glass sizes of 6 cold teas plus a pastry from their counter. Then you can pick a full size drink of anything from their menu (doesn't have to be limited to the 6 from the flight). I've had tea tasting at other places before where there's more interaction and educational aspect from the barista, but that wasn't the experience here. Nothing wrong with that, just setting expectations. The timing of things was what went wrong. The website says it's a 30 minute experience, so I booked 1:30pm in order to make it to a 2:00pm appointment down the street. I arrived ~1:19pm, and the barista asked for me to wait until 1:30pm. I know I was early so I was fine with sitting and waiting. The barista didn't start preparing my flight until ~1:33pm which already annoyed me because I had to leave at 2:00pm. There was constantly a stream of customers coming in which is understandable she needs to address them, but I don't understand why she can't make a cup for my flight here and there since there's 6 to prepare. While she was preparing I was finally allowed to pick my pastry, and by the time it came out of the oven it was ~1:40pm. By the time I got my tea flight it was ~1:48pm. I tried to give each tea a proper sip before chugging them. By the time I ordered my full size drink to go and leave it was ~1:08pm. I ended up being 10 minutes late to my next appointment and felt rushed during my experience....unpleasant. I don't know what 1:30pm appointment lasting 30 minutes means especially if it's not meant to be a guided session. Is it 30 minutes for the barista to make my flight? I can see how the tea tasting takes more time to prepare than a typical drink, but what's the point of requiring bookings beforehand if I'm not getting my experience at the time I requested, not like they reserved a seat for me at the bar either. I also don't appreciate the lack of attention during my tea tasting which is meant to require more service from the baristas. When I first arrived, barista A was the only one there and doing everything. As she was in the middle of preparing my flight, barista B and C arrived. B started working on non-customer order tasks, and C seemed newer with less awareness of how the tea tasting is supposed to work. B served me my flight and gave a brief intro but I didn't find it any more useful than reading the printout myself. A was busy the whole time but didn't check on me even when I finished my flight and tried to make eye contact to request my full size drink. I ended up getting the attention of C for the full size drink. I know the $22 tea tasting isn't any fancy luxurious experience, but it's still meant to be a bigger offering than a typical customer ordering a pastry and drink (let's say $15 tab). I was genuinely disappointed by the service from the lack of efficiency and getting tossed around. As for the actual teas, yes I like them all and would love to drink more. I ordered a matcha latte for the full size drink since it wasn't an option in the flight and I genuinely wanted it. My ranking is: 1. matcha latte, 2. sencha, 3. black tea latte, 4. black tea, 5. cardamom rose, 6. honey lemon, 7. white tea. White tea is last due to personal preference of not liking the stone fruit taste associated with it. Honey lemon is low due to the honey and lemon having bitter and undertones, not refreshing and tart enough. Black tea latte is slightly higher than black tea itself because it reminds me a bit of Hong Kong style milk tea (not the same tea blend but similar). Black tea is actually really good. It's smooth in flavor and texture. It's not too dry or overly bitter. Sencha is my favorite from my flight because even though it's not as deep and earthy as matcha, the one they use is so bright and refreshing with seaweed notes. Matcha latte is my favorite because it's properly strong (for cafes), nice green color, smooth, creamy, naturally sweet, and has umami aftertaste.