Matcha Cafe Wabi

I was craving matcha so Unilocaled brought me here since I was in the neighborhood. This is a quaint little café tucked between brick walls so make sure to look for it or you’ll miss it. I order the almond milk matcha latte. It was amazing that I went back later the same day. I love a strong matcha taste and this place delivers! They also have an assortment of matcha goodies. Ask about their punch card if you’re going often.

This is one of the best iced matcha lattes I’ve had.

CASH ONLY! I periodically stop by after working out nearby for a matcha treat. While I am totally new to matcha drinks and lattes, I am working my way through the menu and trying to figure out if I actually like them. As far as matcha-​flavored snacks, I’m sold. I typically go for the cookies or rice krispie-​esque treats, but my favorite is the red bean/​matcha/​mochi bite.

Was waiting for Clinton St. Baking Company and decided to walk around and stumbled upon this café!
The outside wall is painted green like match and there is a little sign — very adorable! I got a Matcha Latte, and my friend got the Matcha Au Lait (matcha + coffee).
The Matcha Latte was really good — it definitely is only lightly sweetened, so if you have a huge sweet tooth, I would recommend asking for more sugar? I really enjoyed it as is since you really get a good taste of the matcha. My friend really enjoyed her Matcha Au Lait — she thought the coffee combined with the matcha wonderfully, it gave it the kick that the regular latte didn’t have.
They also sell different matcha pastries, which looked good also. Guess that’ll be my reason to stop by next time!

a warm latte was what I needed on a rainy sad day
I got myself a vegan matcha latte… I couldn’t figure out why they branded vegan versus the non-​vegan option based on the milk but whatever! lol
It’s a bit on the outskirts of east village, not too far but not in the poppin area. Small shop, really no where to sit.
I got my matcha latte with soy as usual. warm but not burning hot or cool warm… good warm. I have to say it taste a lot better than the matchabar in Chelsea. It’s creamy and smooth, a good balance between the milk and matcha. I did add a bit more sweetener cuz I like it sweet.
overall, thumbs up!

I can’t possibly think of a more hidden gem than this wonderful place. It’s definitely hidden, tucked into a tiny space on an unassuming street, but it is certainly a gem of epic proportions. The quality of the matcha is simply unmatched and the service was incredibly friendly. It was such a pleasure to taste their wildly popular Sakura matcha latte, it was fantastic. They also offer small treats with the matcha theme as well. Can’t wait to come back!

After Raku, we came here to finish up our Sunday brunch. Asked one of the green tea baristas what should we get? He pointed out Wabi Matcha Latte ($ 4.75?) that was the first on the list. We all got the same and liked our teas, a lot. Nice green tea scent and good matcha flavor was pleasant. Lightly sweetened latte was smooth to drink. Our cups were beautiful green cups with heart, smile, or leaves design on the top.
I would like to come back to try their homemade matcha pastries, that were tempting, and their rice bowl + miso soup combo as lunch but the barista said «…as a breakfast?» He continued «The café is part of the hair salon, next door, and customers can order from this café» But is it free? I didn’t ask…

Cash-​only matcha specialist run by a friendly staffer on my visit, explaining all the options before I decided on the satisfying red bean matcha treat.

Probably one of the best Matcha lattes I’ve had in recent memory. This is definitely a take out space with only outside bench seating. I believe the key is that they don’t skimp on the powdered tea. As usual from Japanese establishments, service was very courteous, and it left me sipping on my frothy drink as I enjoyed my spring afternoon.

I had a mean craving for an iced matcha latte yesterday. I Unilocaled for the top spot in my hood (east village). Matcha Café Wabi popped up.
It’s a tiny little shop that has a Japanese vibe upon entering. The staff is very friendly and helpful when selecting the perfect tea. There’s also traditional Japanese snacks for purchase to accompany you tea.
I opt for the vegan iced matcha latte made with unsweetened almond milk (they have soy option too).
It was so good that I can back the next day (today) and had to write a review.
What a great way to cool off! Maybe I’ll give up my daily cup of coffee for a bit and go matcha!

I discovered Wabi Matcha last summer when I parked in front of this spot and I’ve been frequenting ever since. My typical go to is matcha latte or matcha au lait. They are rich and flavorful. Today I discovered the Sakura matcha latte, which has white bean paste and it is probably going to be my favorite for a long time. It is aromatic and creamy. I loved everything that I’ve ordered here so far. I must brag that I live only a block from this place. Can’t wait to come back tomorrow.

I really want to hate this place as other cash-​only places, however I simply cannot — this is one of, if not the single best matcha shop in the city.
Secretly hidden in LES (between avenue A and B, seriously??), matcha café wabi carries an extensive list of matcha specialty drinks during spring season (April), including Sakura matcha latte (with blossom on top of matcha, how adorable!!), strawberry matcha latte and all matcha pastries and desserts. The owner was extremely helpful and explained their pastries and their daily event. I wish I carried more cash with me at that time so that I could buy more snacks, but after my matcha latte, I left with 0 dollar…
I guess I will have to be back! See you in xxx days!

Cute little matcha spot in alphabet city.
Loved the Sakura vegan (soy) matcha latte I had. It’s also nice you see your matcha is made to order in front of you~

Matcha Café Wabi is a small, adorable café that specializes in authentic Japanese matcha. While they also offer coffee (Japanese roasted coffee), you have to get their matcha (regular/​unsweetened, latte, etc.) or sencha tea drinks. It takes a while for the order to come out because they make everything to order. In addition to drinks, Matcha Café Wabi offers red bean paste and green tea pastries that are gluten free — never tried them, but they look good!

Great matcha at very low prices! This is a tiny café with only a small bench inside and outside the shop. They have a simple, fairly extensive menu with different variations. The baristas are very nice and knowledgeable about matcha/​willing to answer questions if you ask! They also sell matcha for baking and tea needs.
It’s tucked away in the heart of the LES/​lower East Village so I’m not sure when I might get to come back, but I’ll definitely keep it in mind the next time I’m in the area and craving matcha!

Cute little matcha joint. Cash only. Ordered the matcha latte with almond milk. It comes with cream so I ask with no sugar which I regret cause it was still bitter. Also had the matcha rice Krispy treat which was good. Surprisingly not that sweet which is a plus for the health conscious folks. I wouldn’t come out of my way to try this place. My heart still goes to ippodo for my matcha beverages.

Say what? $ 5 for a 16 oz. matcha latte? Hell yea! I’ve paid $ 5 for a 8 oz. matcha latte before so this place definitely delivers. The barista is very nice and is happy to explain and recommend different drinks. The matcha latte was well made and was not too watery and not too sweet or bitter. A perfect balance!
The place is very small, it can seat 2 people on the window bench at best, but it’s definitely worth checking out if you’re a matcha fan. They also sell matcha tea sets and powder as well!
Come here to get a bang for your buck, but do not expect to sit down with your laptop. I walked over from St. Marks, which seems like a bit of a walk, but it’s definitely worth it!
It’s a grab and go type of place, but if you’re in the LES or East Village, I definitely recommend stopping by!
P. S. Cash only

Came here on Friday around 5PM, I would say that that’s the best time to go. It’s quiet where you can sit on the bench and enjoy your matcha.
Ohh just to clarify, they have actual seating area, no bathroom, only a to go counter. No big deal though.
I got the ceremonial grade matcha shot and the wife got the match latte. The matcha shot was super awesome, smooth, touch of sweetness (natural sweetness, no sugar added and please don’t add sugar, it will ruin it). it’s a great afternoon pick me up before you continue your long night in the big city.
Matcha latte was supercreamy, lightly sweetened and delicious.
I wish the owner would consider adding small seating area, I bet people would enjoy the zen and tranquil atmosphere.

A quaint little to-​go matcha café tucked in East Village. There are only two benches available for seating, so don’t plan to stay long.
I only wish that Matcha Café Wabi was in a better location because it deserves way more recognition. The people there know their matcha and are evidently passionate about what they do. They also sell a wide selection of matcha-​based snacks like rice krispies, cookies and brownies.
I got the matcha latte and it came with some matcha powder sprinkled in an adorable snowflake shape on top. Taste wise, you can tell they added a lot of matcha in there as it was strong and fragrant (: I always appreciate a café that’s generous with their matcha powder (cough not Starbucks). If you’re a fan of all things matcha, I’d say a visit to this café is very worth it.

100^th Unilocal Review! *Cue personal fireworks*
I am so excited to write my 100^th review for a combination of 2 of my favorite things… Cafes & Green Tea! That’s right, lower your nose a little since I am going to be using «green tea» and «matcha» interchangeably.
I’ll admit, my friend was the one who found this Matcha shop in the East Village and since going here once, I’ve been back every time I am in the area. *Medium Matcha Latte… every time. The first time I got my drink, I didn’t even want to take a sip or cover it with a lid since it was so lovely.
The way they make these drinks is an art form. They take the time to hand stir each component and then top everything off with a delicate shape. There’s no clanging of canisters comprised of foam and expresso to service 15 customers at once. There’s no yelling of names in the hustle of what was suppose to be a relaxing day. Just 2 or 3 people behind the counter taking your order calmly and mixing a wonderful beverage for you to take on your stroll around the neighborhood.
*Cash Only