10 Best Matcha Tea Spots in Toronto
Published: April 10, 2025
Toronto embraces global trends, and matcha tea is no exception! Matcha originated in China, but the Japanese perfected and popularized it. Introduced to Japan by Zen Buddhist monks in the 12th century, matcha became integral to Japanese tea ceremonies. Its preparation and consumption were associated with mindfulness and meditation.
Today, matcha’s popularity in North America is fueled by its numerous health benefits, including its high antioxidant content, natural energy-boosting properties, and unique, vibrant flavour.
Check out all the hottest spots for matcha with UP Express. If you’re travelling to Toronto, UP Express gets you from Pearson Airport to the downtown core in just 25 minutes, with trains departing every 15 minutes!
And don’t forget that not all matcha tea is equal, and searching for good matcha in Toronto may not be as easy as you think! We’ve rounded up the best spots in Toronto that make a variety of matcha teas, from traditional teas and iced lattes to uniquely flavoured ones.
1. The Brick Room
If you find yourself in the Financial District or coming to or from UP Union Station, The Brick Room is not to be missed! Located in the PATH in Brookfield Place, this café is not your typical office coffee shop. Its chic aesthetic will draw you in, and the matcha will leave you speechless. They offer high-quality matcha tea lattes served iced or hot, with non-dairy milk substitutes. And you don’t want to miss their unique Summer 2024 matcha specials! For a limited time, try the creative and refreshing Coconut Strawberry Matcha and Nitro Matcha on tap, a creamy, frothy delight of cold-brewed matcha infused with nitrogen.
📍 181 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5J 2T3
2. % Arabica
This café, conveniently located inside Union Station, a quick walk from UP Union Station, originated in Kyoto, Japan, so you know their matcha is mouthwatering. % Arabica serves traditional matcha sourced from Uji, Kyoto, which is both organic and high-grade. The traditional matcha lattes are served hot or iced, and if you’re craving a sweet treat, they’ve got you covered. They offer Matcha Soft Cream, a delicious cold sweet treat, and matcha cannelés, which are small, delicious and flavourful pastries.
📍 65 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E6 (Union Station)
3. ICHA TEA
From leaves to cups, get ready to explore the world of tea with ICHA TEA! They source their tea from various tea plantations and manufacturers across China. To ensure that the premium tea they serve is of the highest quality, the team travels to different regions where various types of tea originate. So, you can rest assured that you’re getting quality matcha from ICHA TEA!
ICHA offers hot or iced matcha lattes and teas and a strawberry matcha latte, a delicious combination of earthy matcha and sweet strawberry purée. For sweet treats, they also offer a matcha roll cake and a matcha mung bean cake. ICHA TEA is not to be missed for an authentic matcha experience in the heart of Chinatown!
📍 235 Spadina Ave. Unit 4, Toronto, ON M5T 2E2
4. Matcha Matcha
With a name like Matcha Matcha you know they are serious about their matcha! Their menu is packed with matcha, from classics like matcha lattes with ceremonial grade matcha from Kyoto to creative matcha lattes. If you’re looking for something unique, try one of their many specialty options such as the Matchacano (Matcha and water, like an americano), Lemonade (sparkling matcha lemonade with yuzu), or the Coco Pandan (Matcha latte with coconut pandan). Their best sellers, as featured in the images, are the Strawberry (matcha latte made with real strawberries) and BLU (blueberry, lavender and ube latte with matcha)!
📍 407 Church St, Toronto, ON M5B 1J2
5. Tsujiri
Last but certainly not least, Tsujiri brings a taste of Japan to Toronto. This downtown spot has a rich history and commitment to high-quality matcha that’s hard to beat. The options for matcha here are endless. Stay traditional with the O-Matcha Latte served cold or hot, or go for something more creative like the Azuki Latte (a classic matcha latte with natural sweet red bean flavour) or the Yuzu O-Matcha (rich matcha with fruity, refreshing yuzu honey). Another standout is the Matcha Float – a delicious blend of matcha tea and matcha soft serve. Tsujiri is the best spot to check out for everything matcha with unique twists.
📍 147 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5E 0A8
6. Neo Coffee Bar
Neo Coffee Bar has made its mark on the Toronto coffee scene with multiple locations across the city. Even better, they take their matcha seriously, offering hot or iced matcha lattes with Uji matcha from Kyoto, also available for in-store purchase. They also offer matcha teas (matcha with hot water) and many delicious matcha treats, such as matcha uzuki mochi, matcha white chocolate cookie, and matcha cream cookie choux. There are two locations easily accessible from UP Union Station. Be sure to check out one of their locations across downtown Toronto!
📍 The Exchange Tower, 130 King St W CS12A, Toronto, ON M5X 1E1 / 61 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5V 2J2
7. Milky’s Cloud Room
Located inside Stackt Market, North America’s largest shipping container market, this spot is worth the visit! Milky’s Cloud Room boasts a minimalist and modern design and focuses on providing thoughtfully crafted coffee and seasonal specialty drinks. They offer hot and iced matcha lattes with your choice of milk. Don’t miss their Summer 2024 matcha specialties: the Coco Matcha Foam, as visually light as the taste, a refresher for balmy days made with coconut water and matcha cold foam, and the Cream Top Matcha, a rich umami matcha with a sweet top with your choice of dairy or vegan coconut cold foam.
📍 28 Bathurst St #1107, Toronto, ON M5V 0C6
8. Tsuchi Café
Searching for the perfect plant-based matcha? Tsuchi Café, a Japanese plant-based café, has you covered. Located in the trendy and delicious Little Italy neighbourhood, Tsuchi Café will invite you in with its minimalist and tranquil décor.
Their matcha lattes or teas are iced or hot, with a choice between soy or oat milk. Beyond their matcha drinks, they also offer a variety of delicious treats. For a unique spin on a classic dessert, try their matcha tiramisu, the pistachio matcha tart with gluten-free crust filled with pistachio almond cake topped with matcha ganache, creamy matcha pistachio whipped cream or the matcha almond icebox cookies.
📍 688 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1C1
9. Rustle & Still Café
In the heart of Koreatown and just east of UP Bloor Station, Rustle & Still Café is a lively spot offering a mix of matcha drinks and Vietnamese-inspired food. Get ready to escape to the plant filled café and taste their traditional matcha latte, served iced or hot with many milk options, including whole milk, lactose-free, soy, almond, coconut and oat. They also offer a matcha pandan latte and matcha shortbread cookies! While you’re there, they also offer a great accompaniment to your matcha: banh mi sandwiches.
📍 605 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 1K6
10. Mos Mos
The popular Mos Mos knows how to make a tasty matcha! Whether you like hot or iced, they’ve got you covered. When choosing your matcha, you can choose between classic (naturally sweet), ceremonial (unsweetened), or upgrade for 50 cents to Maple Matcha. Ceremonial matcha is the way to go for a high-quality traditional matcha flavour, and if you need some added sweetness, you can add honey or sugar. Next, choose your milk and any added topping. With many locations around UP Union Station, Mos Mos is the spot to stop on your next Toronto adventure.
Bonus Matcha Tea Spots
De Mello Coffee
Located inside the newly opened The Well, De Mello Coffee is an award-winning roastery that specializes in specialty coffee. They believe in sourcing the best coffee from around the world and roasting it perfectly. Beyond their passion for coffee, De Mello also offers a delicious matcha latte. Grab it hot or iced with your choice of milk and set out to explore everything that The Well has to offer!
📍 8 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5V 0S8
Balzac’s at UP Union Station
Are you heading into Toronto from Pearson Airport or starting your journey to the airport? Hit up Balzac’s, conveniently located inside UP Union Station, to grab a delicious matcha. From your traditional matcha latte, served hot or iced, to the creative pistachio matcha latte, it’s the perfect pairing for your adventures!