Am I God's favorite child? I only had to wait about 5 minutes to order--which, from what I've heard, is basically a miracle. After ordering, it took around 15 minutes to get my drink. To be fair, they do whisk the matcha right in front of you, which takes time and adds a nice touch. I went with the Matcha Einspänner, one of their signature drinks, since they were out of the strawberry (my first choice). I won't pretend to be a matcha expert, but this one didn't really hit the mark. The foam and overall flavor just weren't on par with what I've come to expect from a good matcha drink. The store has a minimalist vibe, and even though there's a lot of space, seating is oddly limited--clearly a design choice. It makes the crowd seem larger and more "in demand" with everyone standing around, instead of sitting comfortably. That said, the staff was really sweet, and the pricing? As expected--pretty wild. read more

Project Matcha - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Worth waiting in a giant line? Absolutely..... but I would not recommend with kids, especially after it tooks use 1 1/2 hours to get here with traffic. OHHHH goodness I ordered 3 different drinks and they were awesome. Well 2 I ASKED FOR NO ICE (obviously so the ice wouldnt melt and water down the drink) so that sucked. My kids were fighting and acting like kids so i just wanted to get outta there! The green cookie is super gross i would skip that. Desserts are MEH, but the panna cotta are alright. MUST get the strawberry matcha, the banana and the coconut water one, ohhhhhh man. THEY WERE AMAZING! they do a FREAKING awesome job of moving the line! 6.50-7.50 i would come again read more

Project Matcha - Not that long today - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Fun, cute, & aesthetic matcha cafe! The staff are always friendly which is always appreciated, even with their crazy long lines + rushes! I've been slowly trying all of their drinks and my favorite ones so far are the coconut matcha cloud & the pistachio matcha latte with brown sugar as the sweetener!! read more

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i am not a matcha lover, in fact i don't enjoy it but i came here with a matcha lover and she said that it was one of the best matcha's she'd ever had. the service was super quick too. their banana cream topping is super good though. read more

Like: pretty solid matcha flavor, strong and quality matcha. I like how modern the shop look, not too expensive, around $6-$8 Potential: I like my drink with topping, and they dont really have topping like crystal boba or jelly. Extremely hard to find parking read more

Project Matcha - Sea salt matcha - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I googled this place and had no idea how popular it was. I showed up "early" but ended up in a long line. They opened 10 minutes late so that was a little disappointing. The line did move fairly quickly though. They were super friendly and fast at pushing our orders. I loved the banana cream matcha the best. The tiramisu was a little too bitter for me but the blondie was really good! I would definitely go back to try the other flavors and next time I'll be early! read more

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Wow I did not know what to expect. The line was long so I was starting to wonder if it was worth it (30-40 min on a weekday at lunch) and I can tell you now that it is! As other reviews can tell you, the employees are so friendly and sweet, and they mix the matcha by hand by order. The shop is beautiful and the decor is calming, while being upbeat and lively as everyone enjoys their drinks and sweet treats. There were so many flavors to choose from, it was hard to pick since they all sounded so good! I got the raspberry vanilla matcha which tasted delicious and fresh. My friends got the matcha einspeiner which tasted like ice cream in a great way, and the matcha cloud which was also tasty. We also split a matcha blondie which was moist and not too sweet. You can head next door to bao bao after for delicious buns and noodles, or shop the vintage stores nearby to make a day of it. I can't wait to go back and try more flavors! read more

Project Matcha - Matcha - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I found thus gem thru Instagram Reels - so I expected it to be busy. There's a really long line outside the store as anticipated. They open kinda late (11am), but it's okay since I have to drive from Salem. The staff are all friendly and nice. The cashier was very welcoming and she gave recommendations as well. They work fast cause they were able to make the drinks just minutes right after I ordered. The drinks were delicious! Perfect sweetness and amount of matcha. I ordered the Banana Cream Matcha, Strawberry Matcha, and the Tiramisu. The housemade banana cream tasted so good! It doesn't taste artificial banana. It has crispy bits on top which were delicious too. The Strawberry Matcha tasted sooooo good! The tiramisu was delectable as well. The place was pretty spacious. It can get loud cause of all the people inside but not crazy loud. There have indoor and outdoor seating. They also have some ceramics for sale. I would definitely go back for the other drinks! read more

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The first time I came here I was not impressed. I ordered the raspberry vanilla matcha latte and I found it to be very bitter but I thought maybe raspberry was clashing with the matcha flavor. A couple days later I saw another review saying the same thing about the raspberry, but they gave a better opinion on the banana cream matcha. That encouraged me to go back and try the banana cream and I'm so glad I did! Once you stir it up it's wonderful, the flavors go together very nicely. It's not too sweet, but just sweet enough that it's subtly bitter. When I came on a Tuesday there was only a few people in line but when I came on Saturday it was out the door. Would not recommend coming here if you're in a hurry. I would say overall this is the best matcha I've had in Portland so far. I have gotten the banana cream matcha several times now and it's consistently delicious. The baristas are all very sweet, almost Dutch Bros vibes but not as overwhelming. read more

Project Matcha - banana cream matcha! 4.5/5 - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This place is absolutely worth the hype. The variety of matcha options is impressive. I've tried a few, including the strawberry matcha latte and the banana cream matcha. Both have really smooth, subtle flavors, but the banana cream matcha is definitely my favorite. The staff is quick and generally very friendly, especially the cashier. The ambiance is modern and welcoming, though a bit tight inside. There's almost always a line out the door, which is great for business but not so great for customers during the colder winter months. I'll definitely be back and will be recommending this spot to friends and other locals. Great job! read more

Project Matcha - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The strawberry matcha latte was a bit too sweet for my preference. There wasn't an option to adjust sweetness or ice. I like how Project Matcha doesn't charge for dairy milk alternatives. The line was around the block, and the wait in total was around 30 minutes. read more

Project Matcha - Strawberry matcha latte - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Yes, if I am waiting in line for over 30 min I will be ordering more than 1 matcha. We got here and of course the line was out the door, down the street. By the time we got to the front, I was not only going to try one after waiting for so long. I am a big observer, what ingredients they are using, what milk, how they are making it. It was all over the place. I think my hope for the strawberry and mango one fell when I saw they used artificial strawberry/ mango preservatives. The earl grey one was watery and no matcha flavor. The banana pudding was good but very interesting. Chunks of banana and cookie. The double cream was my favorite and the only one i would order. The workers were so sweet! read more

Project Matcha - Mango Matcha, Banana Pudding Matcha, Strawberry Matcha, double cream matcha, and the earl grey matcha. - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I came in right when they opened at 11am and there was already a line outside! I didn't mind the wait since I wasn't in a hurry to go anywhere, and it's great they whisk their matcha by hand. I can tell thought and care is put into making their drinks on my first sip! I've had too many disappointing matchas from other coffee shops (I.e. when it just tastes like milk, when they use pre-made matcha syrups, etc) so when I found out about this place I was stoked. The interior was gorgeous with plenty of seating inside and outside. The girl taking my order at the register was the sweetest. Despite the line she still took some time to get to know me and was in good spirits :) my drink came out pretty quick, you see them make the matchas in their beautiful whisking bowls right in front of you. The color was beautiful, such a vibrant green! And the banana cream with the crunchy toppings on top just elevated the drink to the next level haha. I can still taste the matcha and it wasn't "grassy." The drink wasn't too sweet either which I prefer. I can't wait to come back and try more things! read more

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I am excited there are more matcha shops popping up, but I don't get the hype here. I don't understand how there is a line out the door. There is another matcha shop not too far from this place that has never had a wait this long. Maybe people haven't discovered the other shop yet, but I don't think that is the case. There seems to be a bottle neck phenomenon occurring at Project Matcha's cash register. There is a line out of the door and wraps around the side. However, when we paid attention, the drinks come out fairly quickly. It just takes quite some time to get to actually order. I would be more understanding if the wait was due to the hand whisking of the drinks contributing to the wait, but this is not the case. The hand whisking folks are on it, the ordering folks may need a more steam lined process. This wasn't even around the time of grand opening. We stopped in during grand opening and ended up leaving because they ran out of things. This review is based on a visit several months after. The got the pistachio matcha drink. It was ok. You could taste the pistachio flavor, but the drink itself was quite sweet and took away from the matcha taste. The matcha had a nice bright green hue and was whisked well. However, I would probably not choose to come back here. It just wasn't worth the wait and time is valuable! read more

I am dying for their grand opening because LORDT the soft opening had me dead. Portland has some cute matcha spots, but I have been DYING for a consistent strawberry matcha or matcha foam spot and tada! In came Project Matcha. I saw the post about their soft opening super last minute but decided to go check it out and was not disappointed AT ALL. We arrived about 15 min before opening and...honestly glad we did because the line built up quickly and parties after us waited for ~1 hr or more. Growing pains when you're hand whisking matcha, especially at a soft opening, but honestly really promising for their longevity as well. We were pretty conflicted on what to get so I grabbed a strawberry matcha and my husband got the einspanner (vanilla cream foam). I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed both drinks and honestly, we were both thinking we should have gotten two each to try even more of the menu. They had so many items I would go back to try and I can't stop thinking about when the grand opening will be. The interior is on the smaller side but very bright and cute. Service was very friendly even when the lines got much much longer. Cannot wait to be able to hit this spot up more consistently! Be on the look out for their official opening. read more

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The banana cream matcha was a 6/10. The matcha and banana cream was faint. For the banana cream, I could not taste the banana well, it tasted more just like regular cream. The interior is sleek with a few tables. At the time of my visit, it was crowded with lots of chit chat. I went on a Friday around noon and waited about 30-40 min. read more

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I may garner some hate for saying I'm not a matcha fan, BUT I was willing to wait in line for an hour with my boyfriend and friends who are. I love hojicha and ordered their hojicha latte. It was SO good that I regret not purchasing two because I downed mine in less than five minutes. As an Oregonian, I know that there have been many hyped up spots openings in Portland that generate long lines. However, I can honestly say that Project Matcha was well worth the wait time. Staff were pleasant - given they were working hard with such an influx of customers I give them major kudos!! read more

Project Matcha - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Ordered: Mango Blueberry Lavender Matcha Banana Cream Matcha Pro: -Matcha is smooth, cream, foamy and not bitter! The banana cream is very lightly sweet and a pretty accurate take!! Both are delicious. -Hand whisked good quality matcha -Friendly staff -Everyone seemed competent and hard working focusing on their specific task. Thank you!! -Modern interior with seating for groups of 2 & 4 Con: -Street paid parking that can be hard to snag on weekends -Long wait that will hopefully lessen once everyone gets to try this new spot! (Tuesday 11am opening had a 30min line.) read more

Project Matcha - Banana cream & Blueberry lavender - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

After hearing so much hype about this spot, my friend and I really wanted to go. We went on a Tuesday around noon and the wait to order drinks was about 10-15 minutes, and for our drinks to be made, it was about 20 minutes. There's some seating, but this is definitely more of a grab-and-go spot (as of right now) solely due to how busy it is. Service here is nice. We got their matcha einspanner and blueberry lavender matcha as well as one of their matcha cookies. Both my friends and I loved our drinks. The matcha color was beautiful and the flavor was strong and so SO good. I personally loved my blueberry lavender and thought that the sweetness paired really well with their matcha. Their cookie was also very strong and contained almonds and strawberries in it. It was SO good. I would certainly come back here again and can definitely see the hype. read more

Project Matcha - Matcha einspanner & Blueberry lavendar matcha - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Stopped by to check out what the hype was about. We went when it was first opened and busy, and there was always a line. My husband waited for about 30mins in line. In my opinion it was not worth the wait and the hype. Matcha drinks were just ok. It wasn't a strong matcha taste as I was expected. The drinks were not bad . I just had higher expectations due to the social hype. I am not a crazy fan of matcha but I've tried a lot of matcha places in town, and I think this place is average at 3/5 rating. read more

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Definitely one of the better matcha spots in Portland. The line was out the door but went by pretty quickly. I really enjoyed the one with coconut water. It was the perfect balance of sweet and not too heavy. The einspanner was okay. Kind of just taste like a lot of milk. The inside is vibey. Will return for the coconut water drink. read more

Project Matcha - Einspanner and coconut cloud - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Visiting from San Diego and the Kline was out the door and around the corner. The drinks were pretty good. Although there was a long line, the line moved fairly quickly. So don't let that deter you from checking this place out. I'm not a big matcha fan but the flavors added into the matcha made it pretty tasty. read more

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Very cute, spacious with natural lighting from the sun made the store feel like a garden especially with all the plants. Service was good and quick. There was a line when I went but for my drinks pretty quick. The banana matcha was good and sweet compared to the strawberry one. There wasn't a stronger hint of either matcha or strawberry so it was ok. The raspberry one was good also but a little more on the sour side compared to strawberry. read more

Project Matcha - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The matcha was pretty good, line was decent (~10 mins) nothing special tbh. Good matcha for Portland and it was really pretty inside. read more

Project Matcha - Banana matcha Strawberry matcha - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I visited Project Matcha on a Friday afternoon. The cashier and baristas were friendly. The shop has a modern look and has some seating. There is some seating outside as well. I got the double matcha. The cream was delicious and the matcha sprinkled on top was great. The iced latte part of the drink was refreshing. You could tell from both the green color of the drink and the taste that high quality matcha was used to make the drink. Project Matcha is worth a try if you are someone who is a matcha aficionado. I'll definitely visit again. read more

Project Matcha - Double Matcha - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

So many yummy matcha options!! Had to try when I was visiting Portland and it didn't disappoint! The banana cream matcha is delicious and the perfect combo of banana cream and matcha! Will need to try more matchas next time I'm back! Definitely gets crowded on the weekends too but such a cool place! Some seating indoor and outdoor as well. read more

Project Matcha - Banana Cream Matcha, Strawberry Latte, & Regular Matcha - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Brand new matcha spot in town? Don't mind if I do! I'm glad I waited a couple months for the wait to die down because I ended up coming on a weekend morning and didn't have to wait more than 15 mins. I already knew what I wanted by the time I got to the front because they post the menu on the side so you can check it out while you wait. I like the modernist concept of the place and the decor. There is some seating indoors/outdoors but definitely not made for larger groups. My first impression is more a takeout spot because the music is pretty loud so it's not really a place I see myself working/studying. For this visit I wanted to try the banana matcha but I was torn between the strawberry matcha. I will try that one next time but the toffee bits were calling to me. Don't get fooled only with the drinks but they have a solid pastry case service delicious goodies like kookidoo mochi cookies that pair well with the drinks. All in all, the matcha was tasty and I will come back to try some of their other concoctions. Parking can be a little crazy in the area so best to come early. read more

This is was fantastic matcha. The flavors in both of our drinks was so good. I ordered the Einspanner and I'm obsessed with the sea salt. I will be ordering that again next time. My partner ordered the banana cream and I was surprised to enjoy it. Interesting combo - it works! As for the inside, I wouldn't plan on making it a hang out during their opening hours, but I was told it gets quieter later on. So plan your visit accordingly! Service was so so kind. Even with the long, busy line, the cashier welcomed us warmly and asked about our day and explained the menu a bit. I want to give this place 5 stars, but for as long as we waited, the drinks were gone in minutes. There is a hefty amount of ice and only one size option, so the serving size was smaller than we expected. Thank you! We will be back! read more

Project Matcha - Banana Cream and Matcha Einspanner - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This seems to be Portland's current hot spot--people are lining up even before they open! The service is friendly and relatively quick, and the matcha latte was pretty good. read more

Project Matcha - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Soooo yummm! It was definitely worth the hype. I got the coconut cloud matcha and it was so refreshing and perfect amount of sweet! It reminds me of the frozen Asian coconut waters with the straws and pieces of meat. The decor inside is subtle and minimal. The staff was chill, very chill vibes. Ordering went by fast and got my drink pretty quick too. read more

Project Matcha - Menu - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The drink was good and well balanced. They offer indoor seating, which is nice if you want to sit and enjoy your drink. Parking is street parking only, and it can be a bit difficult to find depending on the time of day. That said, the matcha makes the extra effort worth it. read more

Project Matcha - Banana matcha - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We waited one hour on a Saturday around 10am. The ambience and vibe of the actual cafe is really nice. I ordered the Matcha latte with strawberry purée. It was good but not out of this world. This is definitely something I can make myself at home. To me, this tasted like a regular matcha latte with strawberry jam at the bottom. I do drink matcha daily at home already. I will probably give this place a second chance to try a different matcha drink... maybe one of the cream foam drinks. read more

Project Matcha - Pure matcha and the matcha latte with strawberry purée - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Delicious! The line is long and service is a little slow (due to the high demand and the process of making quality matcha) but always delicious! The inside is very cute with plants and minimalist style. Dog friendly. Just wish they were open earlier! read more

Project Matcha - Raspberry vanilla matcha latte and strawberry matcha latte - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We were here before the cafe even opens and there was a long line ahead of us already. Coconut Matcha cloud was fire and I fell in love with its taste. It's a good summer drink. Mango matcha latte was alright but it lacked sweetness. Probably needed to ask them to add sweetener but I didn't know. read more

Project Matcha - Coconut Matcha Cloud and Mango Matcha Latte - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Very minimalist feel. Very busy. At times, no where to sit, but lots of people in and out, not necessarily camping in the shop and using up tables. Lots of options on the matcha menu. Wish I could have tried the einspanner. Got the project matcha latte with earl grey syrup. read more

Project Matcha - Project matcha latte - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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There was no shortage of delicious combinations to choose from, so I definitely plan to return and try more. I went with the banana cream matcha this time and the flavor of the cream combined with the toffee topping was like sipping on a liquid banana bread, while the matcha still made it a refreshing break from the summer day. Cute, modern, and clean interior and friendly staff to take your order. read more

Project Matcha - Banana Cream Matcha - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This place definitely makes a good matcha. I would recommend, but I'm not sure I would wait as long as I did again. I do feel it may be a little overhyped, but still good and something fun to try! Here's a tik tok of our experience: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThyUHJs5/ read more

Project Matcha - Matcha - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Great experience my second time there. I'm a hojicha snob and they delivered. Also great job handling the long line by fully staffing the counter. Super cool interior. Looking forward to the hype dying down so we can sit inside, relax and enjoy our hot drink in a for-here cup. In the meantime, will definitely return and recommend! read more

Great service, great matcha. 10/10 would recommend if you are in the area. I'm from out of town and will make a point to stop here if I'm ever in the area again:) read more

Project Matcha - Raspberry vanilla matcha & jasmine matcha latte - Beverage Store Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Finally back since I attended the soft opening! There was a bit of a line and wait when I went, and I believe my entire wait from start to end was an hour. I ordered the Project Matcha Latte this time. The earl grey syrup was super strong in my first sip, then became mild in the second, and then I couldn't even taste it at all after the third. By no means is this bad since I simply got accustomed to it, but I do think I would opt for the regular latte instead since it turned out to be the same as a regular! read more

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