The 10 Must-Try Matcha Shops in NYC
From traditional tea rooms to modern cafés, discover the best matcha experiences New York City has to offer. Hand-picked by matcha experts.
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Cha Cha Matcha
Flatiron, New York
Cha Cha Matcha in the Flatiron District serves ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha in a visually distinctive space known for its pink interior. The menu centers on specialty matcha drinks, and the café offers WiFi, making it a workable sit-down option. Pricing lands in the moderate range. The brand has multiple locations and a recognizable aesthetic that photographs well, drawing a crowd that skews toward the visually minded.
Nana's Green Tea
Midtown, New York
Nana's Green Tea is a Japanese matcha café chain based in Tokyo, with a Midtown Manhattan location serving a menu built around specialty matcha drinks, matcha soft serve, and traditional Japanese desserts. The café uses a blend-grade matcha prepared in the Japanese tradition. Expect drinks, soft-serve cones, and dessert plates at moderate prices, with a menu and aesthetic drawn directly from the brand's Tokyo origins.
Setsugekka
East Village, New York
Setsugekka is a traditional Japanese tea house in the East Village serving ceremonial-grade matcha prepared using traditional methods. The menu centers on matcha in its various forms, with tea ceremonies and lessons available for those looking to go deeper into Japanese tea culture. Walk-ins only — no reservations. A straightforward, no-frills destination for specialty matcha in Manhattan.
Matcha 108
Lower East Side, New York
Matcha 108 is a cozy, zen-inspired cafe in the Lower East Side's Two Bridges neighborhood, where the owner studies traditional matcha preparation under a sensei. This clean, modern space serves ceremonial-grade matcha and hojicha with bold flavors and functional wellness blends, including unique drinks made with oat milk.
Matchaful
Financial District, New York
Matchaful is a specialty matcha café in Brookfield Place in Manhattan's Financial District, serving ceremonial-grade matcha sourced from Japan. The menu centers on matcha-based drinks alongside healthy snacks, with pricing in the moderate-to-upscale range. The space is modern and wifi-equipped, making it a functional stop for both quick visits and longer stays amid the Financial District's office crowd.
Kettl
NoHo, New York
Kettl is a minimalist tea house and retail shop in NoHo specializing in ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha and premium green teas sourced directly from Japan. The space reflects a traditional Japanese aesthetic with a focused, uncluttered approach to tea preparation. Alongside matcha served in traditional style, Kettl carries retail selections of specialty teas difficult to find outside Japan. Pricing sits in the mid range for the category.
12 Matcha
NoHo, New York
Contemporary matcha brand with exquisite attention to detail. Featured pastry chef from Noma. Known for massive lines and beautifully crafted drinks.
Aoko Matcha
West Village, New York
Aokō Matcha is a contemporary matcha café and gelato concept in the West Village that blends Japanese tradition with modern creativity. Founded by 27-year-old entrepreneur Isabella Pang in August 2025, the cafe is renowned for its signature five-shade matcha gelato tasting experience, where guests can choose their preferred intensity from Level 1 (gently sweet) to Level 5 (bold, ceremonial-grade). The menu also features matcha-infused desserts, specialty lattes, and Japanese teas.