Matcha, also known as green tea powder, has been a popular choice for hot and iced drinks, thanks to its high antioxidant content and ability to deliver a natural energy boost without the jitteriness that coffee gives.
Matcha is often noted for its high antioxidant content and its smoother release of caffeine compared with coffee, which is part of why it has become a popular daily drink for so many people.
With so many options for places to drink matcha in London, it can be hard to know where to start. In our list, we provide the most recommended places around London for the best matcha. Each of our selections has something special about them, from what they offer to what makes them a must-visit.
Matcha Café London Favourites for You
Katsute100
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Katsute100 is a Japanese tearoom in London that provides a peaceful retreat from the busy urban environment. Designed in the style of traditional Japanese tea houses, the Katsute100 will make you feel like you’ve teleported into a moment of Japanese history with its interior filled with antique Japanese furniture and elegant early 20th-century aesthetics.
The tearoom offers a variety of Japanese-influenced pastries. Its menu includes cakes infused with quality matcha and yuzu, blending Japanese flavours with European pastry techniques. For your matcha cravings, check out its Matcha Cheesecake, Matcha Crepe Cake, and Matcha Brownie.
Additional items available for purchase at Katsute100 include exquisite handmade teapots, chawan, teacups, and matcha whisks, in addition to its food and drinks.
Check out their online shop.
Instagram: @katsute100
Address and Opening Hours
Angel
100 Islington High St, London N1 8EG
Monday–Friday: 11am–8pm
Saturday–Sunday: 10am–8pm
Brick Lane
Monday–Friday: 12pm–9pm
Saturday–Sunday: 12pm–9pm
Covent Garden
2nd Floor, Uniqlo Covent Garden 19, 20 Long Acre, London WC2E 9LZ
Monday–Saturday: 10am–8pm
Sunday: 12pm–6pm
How Matcha
How Matcha was founded by matcha lovers who wanted to create a modern, healthy café environment and serve customers a healthier alternative to the sugar drinks commonly offered in cafés.
Its varied menu highlights matcha’s abundant health benefits and versatility with other antioxidant-rich ingredients. How Matcha serves a variety of matcha-infused drinks combined with ingredients like lavender, mango, pea flower bubble tea, and even ashwagandha!
We included How Matcha in our list because of how it’s able to give traditional Japanese matcha a modern twist with its vibrant millennial pink interior and diverse matcha drinks. As an all-day matcha bar, you’re sure to taste only the purest matcha powder, delivered from the finest matcha farms in Kagoshima, Japan.
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Check out their online shop.
Instagram: @howmatchaofficial
Address and Opening Hours
47 Blandford St, London W1U 7HQ
Monday–Tuesday: 8am–7pm
Wednesday–Saturday: 8am–9pm
Sunday: 10am–7pm
The Stand at Japan House London
The Stand is a takeaway Japanese drinks and snack bar located on the ground floor of Japan House London, a cultural destination offering guests the opportunity to experience the best and latest from Japanese culture.
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The Stand’s menu mainly serves authentic Japanese teas, such as hot or iced matcha, hōjicha (roasted green tea) and sencha (green tea), as well as hot or iced lattes including matcha and hōjicha. During the summer a seasonal menu is available at The Stand, which includes iced mugicha (barley tea), matcha affogato, peach sorbet and kakigōri (shaved ice).
The Stand is not just a café, but also an integral part of Japan House London’s cultural immersive experience. As you sip your matcha drink, you can browse through its art gallery, shop, and library which all house various Japanese artifacts and items.
Check out their online shop.
Instagram: @japanhouseldn
Address and Opening Hours
101-111 Kensington High St, London W8 5SA
Monday–Saturday: 10am–8pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays: 12pm–6pm
WA Café
WA Café is a small, independent patisserie that combines French techniques with unique Japanese flavours, producing a unique range of quintessentially Japanese breads and pastries daily.
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As a renowned Japanese café and patisserie, WA Café is a great place filled with different kinds of cakes, breads, pastries, and treats made in-house by its team of highly talented Japanese bakers and pastry chefs. Of course, WA Café has matcha products such as matcha rolls and matcha croissants. Matcha drinks are also available at WA Café, like its must-try hōjicha latte.
Beyond the matcha, the seasonal specialities are worth planning a visit around. Enjoy its sakura matcha rolls in spring, fruit sandwiches in summer, and the panna cotta in autumn. WA Café also has multiple branches around London, providing easy access to Londoners craving for Japanese sweets.
Website: www.wacafe.co.uk
Instagram: @wacafelondon
Address and Opening Hours
Marylebone
Monday–Sunday: 9am–6pm
Covent Garden
Monday–Sunday: 10:30am–7pm
Ealing Broadway
Monday–Friday: 8am–6pm
Saturday: 8:30am–6pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays: 9:30am–6:00pm
Tombo
Tombo is a neat Japanese café in South Kensington that serves full meals for lunch and dinner, serving high-quality Japanese food and tea made to be enjoyed by everyone around London and even the world.
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In Tombo Café’s diverse menu, it has a category dedicated to its organic ceremonial matcha and hōjicha drink. Some of its matcha items include matcha mango juice and iced strawberry matcha latte. Tombo Café also have a long list for its Tombo Teas, which consist of Zen Sancha, Bonsai Genmaicha, Sakura Kukicha, and more.
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Tombo Café’s selling point is its wide variety of dishes that aim to satisfy every customer’s craving, whether it’s savoury or sweet. To name a few, Tombo Café serves tapas, sushi rolls, ice cream, and udon noodles. Its best-selling category is its poke bowls — a Hawaiian dish whose rice + raw fish + seasoning base sits comfortably alongside Tombo’s Japanese menu. Check out Tombo Café’s Tokyo Classic Bowl – made up of salmon sashimi, sesame soy, sushi ginger, and genmai roasted rice!
Check out their online shop.
Instagram: @tombo_london
Address and Opening Hours
29 Thurloe Pl, South Kensington, London SW7 2HQ
Monday–Friday: 12pm–8:30pm
Saturday: 11:30am–8:30pm
Sunday: 11:30am–8:15pm
Tsujiri
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Tsujiri is the obvious stop for serious matcha drinkers. As a matcha dessert and tea house, you’d expect that Tsujiri specialises in only the best of ceremonial grade matcha – which Tsujiri definitely does! London is lucky to experience the pure and authentic matcha experience of Tsujiri, as this brand was established in 1860 by Riemon Tsuji.
Tsujiri consists of different kinds of iced matcha drinks and matcha-infused treats. Its crowd favourite is its soft serve ice cream that comes in many flavours, with hōjicha as its best seller. Tsujiri’s matcha lattes are particularly sought after, with the Matcha Tiramisu Latte a standout. Tsujiri’s desserts deserve a special mention as well – enjoy its Matcha Almond Biscuits, Matcha Chocolates, and Matcha Madeleine Sandwiches!
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Although Tsujiri specialises in matcha, what makes it a top favourite in our list is its seasonal drops of product series that use special ingredients. A must-try example is its Kinako (roasted soybean) black sesame series! Enjoy kinako ice cream, kinako black sesame latte, black sesame basque cheesecake, and its kinako black sesame crepe for a limited time only.
Check out their online shop.
Instagram: @tsujiri_uk
Address and Opening Hours
Chinatown
33 Newport Ct, London WC2H 7PQ
Sunday–Thursday: 11am–10pm
Friday–Saturday: 11am–1pm
Camden
Unit 163, Water Lane, Hawley Wharf, London NW1 8JZ
Monday–Thursday: 11am–6pm
Friday–Sunday: 11am–8pm
Shibuya Soho
If you want to catch a glimpse of Tokyo’s iconic Shibuya district in London, give Shibuya Soho a visit. This Japanese home café (a small, family-style café focused on home-cooked food and a relaxed atmosphere) specialises in Japanese desserts but also serves appetisers to full meals. Certainly, Shibuya Soho brings everything to the table.
For your matcha needs, Shibuya Soho’s offers its matcha croffle (a hybrid of a croissant and waffle), matcha latte, and genmaicha. For other food options, Shibuya Soho has its Shibuya Signatures – Shibuya spicy tonkatsu, Shibuya spicy chicken teriyaki, and Shibuya omurice.
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Shibuya Soho takes pride in showcasing the active yet calm experience of life that can be seen in Shibuya through its cosy little café in London. The simplistic visuals of this home café invite customers to relax and unwind while enjoying its famous shaved ice dessert (bingsu), which comes in matcha and kinako flavours.
Website: www.shibuyasoho.com
Instagram: @shibuya.soho
Address and Opening Hours
110 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5EH
Monday–Sunday: 12pm–11pm
Café Kitsune
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Nestled away in the heart of Belgravia stands a cosy outpost of Café Kitsune, Maison Kitsune’s iconic coffee and matcha café inspired by local French patisseries. Featuring classic pastries and cakes with a Japanese accent, Café Kitsune is the perfect spot to pop into for a quick break after a long day.
Café Kitsune has a menu perfect for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Starting with its beverages, they have coffee and tea, with matcha tea part of the list. Its specialty beverages also include matcha latte, Spanish latte, and hot chocolate. For pastries and cakes, Café Kitsune has its coconut & matcha croissant, matcha & lemon marble cake, and matcha & raspberry cookies.
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What makes Café Kitsune unique is that it is a franchise developed in Tokyo by the famed French lifestyle brand Maison Kitsune, which operates as a fashion brand, a record label, and even an art gallery. London’s Café Kitsune successfully recreates the feel of a traditional French patisserie-style café but with a slight Japanese twist.
Check out their online shop.
Instagram: @cafekitsune
Address and Opening Hours
19 Motcomb St, London SW1X 8LB
Monday–Sunday: 9am–7pm
JENKI
Since 2020, JENKI has positioned matcha as a daily alternative to coffee, leaning on its distinct flavour and slower-release caffeine profile. JENKI sources its matcha from the foothills of Uji and hopes to continue making matcha accessible to as many people as possible.
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JENKI features a variety of matcha-based delights to satisfy every craving, starting with its Matcha Originals, which includes its iconic Flat Green, a shot of matcha topped up with your milk of choice. For a unique matcha twist, explore its Matcha Signatures! Try out JENKI’s Rose + Collagen Matcha Latte or its Ginger +Turmeric Matcha Latte. Don’t forget to pair your drink with one of its treats, such as its matcha snickers and matcha energy bites.
One of JENKI’s unique selling points is that it provides free access to yummy recipes such as its Iced Banana Caramel Matcha Latte, Matcha Olive Oil Cake, and Granola Milk Matcha for you to try at home!
Check out their online shop.
Instagram: @jenkimatcha
Address and Opening Hours
Spitalfields
43 Brushfield St, London E1 6AA
Monday–Friday: 8am–7pm
Saturday: 9am–7pm
Sunday: 9am–6pm
Selfridges
Monday–Friday: 9am–10pm
Saturday: 9am–10pm
Sunday: 11:30pm–6pm
Covent Garden
50a Long Acre, London WC2E 9JR
Monday–Thursday: 10am–7pm
Friday–Saturday: 10am–8pm
Sunday: 10am–7pm
Kova Patisserie
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Kova Patisserie is a premier Japanese-French patisserie specialising in sweet treats that are French-inspired with a unique Japanese twist. Since 2019, it has delivered delicious, handmade delights for customers made with the finest and freshest ingredients.
Indulge in Kova Patisserie’s menu by trying out its decadent shortcakes, featuring its festive specialities; Christmas Hōjicha Chestnut Shortcake and Christmas Matcha Shortcake. It’s also recommended to try out the Matcha Mille Crepe Cake, and other delicacies such as the Matcha Gateau Brownies, Matcha Tarts, and Matcha Tiramisu.
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What makes Kova Patisserie a part of our list is how it uniquely blends Eastern and Western techniques of patisserie-making, creating a balanced fusion of flavours and textures. It takes pride in their Japanese-French style of patisserie and offer a premium selection of bubble tea as well!
What’s more, Kova Patisserie brings its delightful creations straight to your doorstep through its online shop. From signature Mille Crepe cakes to matcha-inspired treats and other handcrafted desserts, you can indulge in the Kova experience from the comfort of your home.
Check out their online shop.
Instagram: @kovapatisserie
Address and Opening Hours
Soho
Unit 5, 9-12 St Anne’s Ct, London W1F 0BB
Thursday–Sunday: 11am–8pm
Friday–Saturday: 11am–9:30pm
Monday–Wednesday: Closed
Chinatown
20A Newport Ct, London WC2H 7JS
Sunday–Thursday: 11am–10:30pm
Friday–Saturday: 11am–11pm
South Kensington
16 Old Brompton Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 3DL
Monday–Sunday: 10am–8pm
Battersea
Unit 211A, Turbine Hall, Battersea Power Station, Circus Rd W, Nine Elms, London SW11 8EZ
Sunday–Thursday: 9am–8pm
Friday–Saturday: 9am–9pm
Aldgate East
Monday–Sunday: 10am–10pm
KURO Coffee
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Hidden among the charming and colourful houses of Notting Hill, KURO Coffee is your next go-to cosy coffee shop that serves an exquisite selection of specialty coffee and authentic matcha, expertly crafted by its skilled baristas.
As a coffee shop you can definitely enjoy KURO Coffee’s classics like its Espresso, Americano, Cortado, and Cappuccino drinks. However, matcha and chai enthusiasts can also enjoy its matcha and chai drinks – from the Matcha Latte to the Chai Latte, with hot and iced options.
Tea options include English Breakfast, Lemon Verbena, and Earl Grey for a more soothing sip. For something bubbly, try out its unique Hibiscus & Rose Soda, Yuzu Soda, or Cucumber Soda. KURO Coffee covers most drinking moods in one menu.
See their official website.
Instagram: @kuro_london
Address and Opening Hours
Monday–Saturday: 7am–5pm
Sunday: 8am- 5pm
Toconoco
Toconoco is a Japanese home café designed for families and young kids to enjoy delicious, home-cooked Japanese meals. Overlooking the Kingsland Basin on the Regent’s Canal, Toconoco is a peaceful space to eat, drink, and relax with loved ones.
As a kid-friendly café, it’s important for its menu to serve an array of dishes, from lunch sets to sweet snacks. Enjoy Toconoco’s Japanese Lattes with options like Hōjicha Latte, Matcha Latte, Genmaicha Latte, and Black Sesame Latte. For those seeking hot tea, Toconoco serves a variety of Japanese teas by the pot, including Green Tea, Kukicha, Genmaicha, Aki Bancha, Sannen Bancha, Mugicha, and Sobacha.
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The café is highly recommended for families, since there is a playroom for children to enjoy. For those looking to recreate their Japanese dishes at home, Toconoco sells authentic Japanese ingredients used in the kitchen, including Kikkoman Soy sauce, wasabi paste, mirin seasoning, and Japanese mayo.
See their official website.
Instagram: @toconoco
Address and Opening Hours
Unit A, 28 Hertford Rd, London N1 5QT
Monday–Sunday: 10am–5:00pm
Tuesday: Closed
Where to Drink Matcha in London: Final Thoughts
For matcha lovers looking for an ideal matcha café, London’s green tea scene has something to offer everyone. Explore a variety of cosy cafés, kiosks, hidden gems, and restaurants that specialise in matcha-infused drinks and desserts, guaranteed to satisfy your matcha cravings. The venues on this list don’t just showcase matcha’s versatility — they also reflect how deeply Japanese cuisine and tea culture have settled into the city.
Whether you’re after ceremonial-grade single sips, matcha-laced pastries or full Japanese cafés to settle into, these 12 venues map the city’s strongest matcha addresses.
