Matcha Cafe Wabi
“Lovely small authentic Japanese owned matcha café located in the Alphabet City within East Village.”
“Be aware the space is very limited, only 2 benches available (one inside and on outside); and, it's CASH only.”
“I got the iced matcha with almond milk and it was creamy, flavorful, and frothy.”
Matcha Cafe Wabi
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Inexpensive
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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 cafe is part of the hair salon, next door, and customers can order from this cafe" But is it free? I didn't ask….
Best matcha I've had in NYC!
The place: cute exterior; painted green like the matcha it serves. It's a quaint, classic looking place (imagine vines growing around it, like a little secluded garden). Small bench outside.
Interior is small with two benches, so expect to grab and go. It smells delicious with all of the matcha goods.
Drinks: there's a good variety of offerings of both matcha drinks, coffee, and other teas. I tried the matcha latte: it's light, airy, and foamy with a strong matcha flavor. My friend had the matcha float (matcha tea with ice cream). The tea was very flavorful and strong, just the way I like it. They were also very generous with the two huge scoops of ice cream.
Friendly service. Cash only. Make sure to get their stamp card. Definitely will return!
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!
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.
R. is in the building.
Magic. Magicial. Matcha. Macha-cal. all of the aforementioned.
most place are going CASHLESS. this joint is doing the exact opposite:
PRO TIP: BRING CASH as it is cash only.
small lil shop slinging all things matcha: drinks, eats, and I SCREAM! when i say the shop is small. 3 people in the front would crowd it. there's a small bench outside and one inside as well. walk in–there's the counter full of different baked matches treats and eats and the menu of tea-centric dranks. there's a tiny fridge with chilled drinks on the left and all your tea condiments like milk, simple syrup, etc. to your right. the place is spotless. the decor is calming.
NOTE: MATCHA is a premium grade green tea, no all green teas are MATCHA. i know you some of you savages try to pass off your Nestea green tea as match but it ain't…no matcha how much food coloring you drop in lol.
the matcha here is top notch. you can taste the quality in the drinks and see it in the preparation. the staff here does matcha drinks here the traditional way with a whisk, tea bowl, and bamboo spoon. old school. you can also buy these tools of the trade for a "Japanese tea ceremony" here as i saw a set laid out with a price. the staff are methodical in preparation in the match or in my case an iced matcha to go. no lump etc. bc the staff here whisks the matcha like champs. the iced match (h20 only. no milk, almond milk, and other vegan shizzz) was delicious and refreshing.
and if you're into matcha latte foam art, they do that here.
prices are low versus other area tea places.
the staff very quiet and humble, but kind nonetheless.
PRO TIP: tip the staff you savages,
drops mic cuz you don't get raucous during a tea ceremony.
i out.
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Since I'm chilling out in NYC during the long weekend, I decided to treat myself with some hearty goodies. Matcha is super trendy this year as many matcha shops emerged in the city, but Matcha Wabi is certainly my favorite now. Upon entering the small shop, it's all about matcha. The air is full of matcha and butter aroma from the baked cookies; the counter and shelf behind the bar are all painted in matcha green; and the owner is greeting me with a welcoming smile. Not only offering extensive choices of matcha drinks, wabi also serves all kinds of home-made matcha snacks! I ordered matcha latte for my first visit, that came with a lovely smile on the latte (see the pic!!!) Just one sip, oh man, this is heaven. Matcha goes really well with full fat milk. The milk aroma balances the bitterness of matcha, leaving a nice matcha aroma blended with milk aroma. The drink is well balanced, foamy, consistent, and lightly sweetened. I nibbled the 16oz cup in 5mins. Definitely need to get the largest size next time!
Be aware the space is very limited, only 2 benches available (one inside and on outside); and, it's CASH only. They also offer seasonal special drinks, like Sakura (cherry blossom) matcha latte in April and etc.
Was waiting for Clinton St. Baking Company and decided to walk around and stumbled upon this cafe!
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!
wow
Matcha now becomes a thing in NYC?!
This one is operated by Japanese as well.
Location: Ave B, 4th street. Before you got to this place, you may wanna to take a walk around and then hit the sweet spot at Wabi!
The store is absolutely small – I ordered the matcha and two guests followed me.. 3 of us in that tiny space made me wanna run away ASAP.
The store, though, is cute with some little matcha snacks.
Matcha: ask their heat one and order it.
It is different from Nohono at another place in East village.
If you pay attention to the texture of two matcha, there are quite different. Noho is more smoothie, with the water. And this one does shows its edge with some granulated feeling from the matcha ingredient. I am not sure about its due to the difference of matcha or the way they make matcha
But both are great.
I have never been to Japan so I would not say which one is more authentic but both maintain the flavor of match well.
great job!
Service: I went there twice. First time, I didn't have cash,,, so I left. Second, I ordered with cash. Both time I was treated nicely.
Price: average price.
4 stars