12 Matcha is one of my favorite matcha spots. The service is great, all the staff add to the vibe…read moreof the cafe. The space has a very natural decor vibe, and it's a calming place to have a drink or Teresa alone or with a friend. There is plenty of seating upstairs and downstairs. There is almost always a line here and thankfully today it was quite short when we arrived. It takes a few minutes to get your drink because they measure out and hand whisk each drink. Today I got the honey matcha latte and it was delicious. I also tried their Hojicha ice cream and Yuzu Madeline and both were sooo good. Always a great experience and I highly recommend if you love matcha.

The line, though it didn't look daunting, took a while to move because apparently they don't sell…read morejust matcha, but rather a whole "experience". After ordering, a barista will call your name and will invite you to watch them make the drink in front of you. Many parties just watched and continued chatting, but because I was intrigued, I asked my barista to walk me through the whole process, and he explained each step with meticulous detail with me which made the whole process a lot more fun. The latte is made with 6g of matcha, which makes for a very matcha forward drink. Although I asked for it sweetened and it hardly tasted sweet at all, I actually really appreciated that they didn't overload it with sweetener and allowed for the matcha flavor to really predominate. If you aren't a fan of matcha, especially strong/unsweetened matcha drinks, I wouldn't recommend this spot. Because this is a viral spot on social media and there was about a 20 min wait in line on a weekday afternoon, I would highly recommend only coming on "off hours" rather than weekends or evenings. There are two floors, with surprisingly ample seating. The cafe itself has beautiful lighting and is nestled in a cute corner in the east village.

I really like their matcha foam & coconut water here!…read more I also got a matcha latte my 2nd and enjoyed it, but would want to try with cream next time so it'll be different from the matcha I make at home. The matcha quality and ratio of milk, water, and matcha was great!

Matcha House is a small café with 2 small tables and one large table for seating. Menu is limited…read moreand focuses on variations of matcha lattes. I like how they incorporate some desserts from other shops. We ordered the: Dark chocolate strawberry matcha latte with uji matcha ($9.50) - matcha is prominent, but there is little strawberry and dark chocolate flavor. Shizouka matcha - had a round, umami, funky matcha taste Overall, decent matcha, but my friend an I have had better.

These are some of the best cafe drinks I think I've ever had!…read more We got the double matcha and black sesame coffee, and the flavors of both were so delicious. The matcha was the perfect matcha flavor without being too grassy or bitter or too sweet. It was also just the right texture! I also LOVED the black sesame coffee, which was creamy and full of black sesame and espresso flavor. If I lived near here I'd be here like every day. They have cute seating inside too, but not too much of it.

This matcha was sooooo yummyyy! Call me a fake matcha connoisseur idc... I love flavored matchas!!…read more One star off because it is a little too sweet and overpowers the matcha flavor, especially the strawberry one. The cookie butter tasted so YUMMY and the matcha was the perfect color. The place has some seating but gets busy. If you enjoy matchas that have a more nutty taste I wouldn't recommend this place as most of their drinks are flavored w/ additional syrups. Overall a solid place and I would come back!

I'm back at one of my favorite Japanese cafes for their new seasonal sweet corn soft serve!…read more I've lost count of how many times I've been to Koké because I love not just their soft serve, but also their baked goods, coffee, and matcha. They're from the team behind Fouet and specialize in plant-based, gluten-free pastries And if you haven't tried it already, I'm also a HUGE fan of their vegan black sesame soft serve. But definitely give this new flavor a try before it's gone for the season. ＊Sweet Corn Soft Serve $9 Very corn-forward, slightly savory, and not too sweet. I HIGHLY recommend adding the rice puff topping ($1). It tastes exactly like Japanese cone-shaped tongari crispy grilled corn snacks (とんがりコーン), and the extra crunch. They also recommend adding popcorn. The soft serve is made with oat milk and cashew milk. It's unbelievably smooth and creamy that I could barely tell it was vegan!

Vibe/ambiance: no seating Service: quick…read more Note: no dairy milk option Items ordered: Banana matcha: 7.8/10

My friend brought us here after dinner and I was extremely impressed. Immediately noticed a huge…read moreline and was shocked but it moved quite fast. Wrapped around the block but only took 10 minutes with three different people taking orders. Simply a walk up window so no seating but the streets of New York are prime to walk around and indulge on ice cream. Snagged a regular which is two flavors (though they don't seem to be traditional full scoops). Comes with panna whipped cream, an option of a drizzle, and a topping for crunch. Lots of time to view the menu in line since there are multiple taped to the windows. Cookies n' Panna - this was especially creamy, smooth, and flavorful. Good blend of Oreo cookies with a creamy chocolate overall profile. I'm not sure if I can give enough credit to this flavor but definitely try it. They offer panna on the top of all ice cream for a reason, their panna is delicious and they want to show it off (plus it's in the name like come on, can't be more obvious). Banana Moose Tracks - this had a nice banana flavor but unfortunately I think the cookies n' panna melting a bit on top overpowered the flavor. Hard to fully rate but I enjoyed the other flavor way more and would want to try another flavor instead of this.

This place is overhyped given the line, limited availability, and unwelcoming staff for average ice…read morecream. Save your time and spend your money on other scoops Went on a Sunday evening 1.5 hours before they closed to find a very long line around the block. The wait ended up as 45 minutes. About 20 minutes in, a staff member yelled out to the line some type of announcement that the soft serve was not available (and a handful of people left). Evidently many other regular ice cream flavors were also sold out and unavailable by the time I got to see a menu. The signage is poor and ideally before people get in line, it should be clear what is available or not. There are tiny paper print outs for ice cream flavors visible in select places on the wall. When the line was snaking around I had to ask someone if I could see a copy of the menu and take a photo on my phone so I could review. When I got to the cashier I asked for a recommendation based on the few flavors that were left. She had no helpful input about the chocolate or the red flag sweet cream and when I asked what size corresponded to what price (since it was not labeled) she seemed to roll her eyes and responded. I chose the red flag sweet cream ice cream, which was supposed to have strawberry swirl and graham crackers but it didn't seem to have much of that noticeable at all. The positive about the scoops is that two toppings are included - and the panna whipped cream is good. Unfortunately whomever scooped my cup added a disproportionate strawberry that sauce caused my ice cream to be drowned and melt faster. It caused my cup to be unbalanced with the overly sweet sauce topping too. I hope they can improve their operations, availability, and staff training.

Literally the best Matcha I ever had and I'm a Matcha connoisseur but seriously I've tried all the…read morematches in LA at the most bougie Matcha places ! And this Matcha in New York is by far the best!!

Pretty solid Matcha. A bit bitter, which isn't my favorite as I usually prefer a sweeter matcha but…read moreif you're into a more authentic tasting, bitter matcha, I do think it would be good for you. They have more regular priced matchas and then they have more expensive matchas. I got one of the more expensive ones and unfortunately, I wasn't that impressed given the price. But if you were to imagine that the matcha was actually maybe like six dollars then I might've been been more impressed by it I first had asked for the ube cold foam matcha and was told that the machine wasn't working, but I swear the person after me asked for a cold foam matcha and they didn't say anything to them so I'm a bit confused as to why I was unable to get the one I initially wanted. But it's okay perhaps I'll visit again in the future to try the ube one as I hear such great things about it

My favorite matcha place in NYC! Love to visit again and the…read morematcha cookie is soooo good

Amazing- I had read some reviews on it before I went and when I went, I got the iced Matcha with…read morebrown sugar syrup, and I was severely impressed It tasted amazing. I could actually taste the Matcha and at the end of each sip I could taste the brown sugar literally perfect. Five out of five definitely recommend. The shop is small so they make the Matcha pretty quickly right in front of you!

I don't drink coffee all that often, but the orange cold brew was one of my favorite drinks I've…read morehad in a while. Was my first time in NYC, and I made it a point to come here. The service and the vibe didn't disappoint.

Warm, minimalist, with a touch of Asian-inspired design. Great coffee overall. I ordered the Orange…read moreCold Brew from their specialty menu, and it was delicious. The bright orange flavor paired surprisingly well with the coffee without being overpowering. The matcha, however, was a bit watered down, and just a heads-up the sweetener is available upon request. Service was quick and efficient. You order at the cashier and can usually find a seat to catch up with a friend. It's a small coffee shop, so I wouldn't recommend it as a place to study. A major plus is the clean restroom. Overall, it's a solid coffee shop to check out if you're ever in Chinatown.