Where to Find the Best Matcha in Adelaide

Everyone loves a good matcha latte. The mellow, earthy taste is perfect for when you don't feel like coffee but still want a little treat to start off your morning or keep you going throughout the day. Whether you have it hot or iced, this refreshing drink is one we all enjoy religiously.

While it is growing in popularity,  there still aren't that many cafés that sell matcha. So, we've rounded up all of our favourite spots that do the best matcha in Adelaide, so you don't have to go searching.

Ovo Gelato

Matcha tastes even better alongside freshly made gelato. Ovo Gelato may be best known for their ice cream and desserts, but they also make one hell of a good matcha. Smooth, rich and absolutely everything you could ever want in a hot mug (or iced glass), this one is an absolute must try next time you're craving a sweet treat.

10/3 Jan Street, Newton

Yuna Cafe & Restaurant

No one (arguably) does matcha better than Yuna Cafe & Restaurant. This Japanese inspired cafe is the perfect place to go for matcha and a sando, whether it be savoury or sweet. Take in the vibrant atmosphere as you enjoy the rich and earthy tastes of your freshly made matcha and catch up with friends or enjoy your own company.  We also recommend trying their premium hojicha for another delicious Japanese drink!

7/34 Henley Beach Road, Mile End

Room 19

Room 19 is exactly the kind of café you'd expect to serve some of the best matcha Adelaide has to offer - and you wouldn't be wrong. Minimal interiors and warm hues help to create a warm, welcoming space that is perfect to catch up with friends over a matcha or slowly sip away at it as you read a book or complete some work. Locals flock here for what is arguably a perfect matcha latte, and once you try it for yourself, you'll understand why. 

256 Rundle Street, Adelaide

Rodeo Deli 

Two things that Adelaidians are absolutely loving right now? Matcha and sandwiches. So Rodeo Deli married the two together in their popular new café. Think super sandos of all kinds, paired with both classic matchas, and delicious iced matchas with a hint of strawberry. It doesn't get much better than that!

224 The Parade Norwood, Adelaide

Shibui Dessert Bar 

This dessert bar in Adelaide is nestled nicely among the hustle and bustle of Grote Street is famous for serving up some of the most innovative and intriguing desserts in Adelaide, but did you also know that they whisk up an divine matcha latte?. Shibui Dessert Bar's ever-evolving menu features sweets such as white chocolate redskin mousse, fluffy meringue bombe alaska and their famous macaron ice cream sandwiches. This really is any sweet tooth's heaven. Come here after a dinner out (or if you're just craving a sweet treat) to enjoy your dessert and matcha side by side.

Heat Cafe 

Heat Cafe knows how to bring the heat (or ice) to the perfect matcha, making it one of the cafes where you can find the best matcha in Adelaide. Whether you want a matcha pre or post bottomless, or just want to enjoy a nice casual brunch with your green bevvy in hand, Heat Cafe has you covered.

103 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide

Hey Zozo's

Delicious matcha, sandos and pastries await you at Hey Zozo's. This cute new café is Henley Beach's newest addition to the matcha scene, and they serve an absolutely delicious one. Grab yours to go (and maybe pick up a sando as well) and take a stroll down the beach. If it's a nice day, you could even enjoy it on the sand for a makeshift picnic. It sounds like a blissful morning!

1/337 Military Road, Henley Beach

A Place Coffee

A Place's matcha is hand whisked and made to order. They use a bright and fragrant matcha from Uji, Kyoto, which pairs perfectly with your milk of choice. You'll be savouring every single sip of this premium quality matcha, so much so you'll never want your drink to end! They also make a delicious iced hojicha latte if you're after more of a roasted, unique flavour.

37 Second Street, Bowden

Work

Work puts the fun in going to work every morning. Pick up your morning matcha and a sweet treat to get you through your day from Prove Patisserie while you're at it. They have both hot and iced variations available, and if you're feeling like an even more quirky drink, why not try their taro latte? After tasting their unique drinks, you'll keep on coming back for more.

Superfoods Café

Trust us when we say the drive to Port Adelaide is worth it for Superfoods Café. If you've been meaning to enter your health and wellness era, but keep on procrastinating, this café will kick you right into shape. Order an acai bowl, toastie, granola or overnight oats alongside your matcha and enter heaven with first sip/bite. The matcha here is unique, too, as they sweeten it with natural coconut sugar. Divine!

L Law 

L Law Hyde Park is a favourite amongst locals, and for good reason. Not only is their classic cafe and brunch fare extremely delicious, both of their hot and iced matcha is to die for, too. Their iced one is served in a tall glass with ice cream, so you can enjoy a smooth and creamy treat to start your morning off just right, or as a tasty pick-me-up in the afternoon.

123 King William Road, Hyde Park

The Gator Club

Let us present to you: vegan café heaven. And to make matters even better, they serve some of the most delicious matcha you'll find in the city. The Gator Club was originally a food truck called Later Gator, and they have now set up permanent residency in College Park. Pick up a plant-based cake alongside your morning or afternoon matcha and bask in the sun as the light filters through the windows and into the open space.

33 Payneham Road, College Park

Nauti Buoy

You can never go wrong with a classic café, especially when they make some of the best matcha in Adelaide. Nauti Buoy's matcha is creamy, smooth and everything you could ever possibly look for in the perfect, comforting cup. Plus, they have a range of classic brunch options to fuel you throughout your day, so why not head here on the weekend for your next meal out?

Sitchu Tip: They're also open late on Friday and Saturday, so make sure you come back later in the night to have a boogie and a bevvy.

1 Henley Beach Road, Henley Beach

Matcha House

Who said matcha can only be a drink you have during the day? Matcha House is serving up all sorts of matcha desserts, from matcha infused waffles with matcha ice cream to matcha crème brulee, matcha misu (matcha tiramisu) and so much more! Get a steaming hot matcha latte and take your pick of the litter when it comes to these delicious sweet treats.

Is a bevvy and dessert too much matcha for you? They have an assortment of alternative ice cream flavours, including hojicha roasted tea, red bean, and vanilla bean.

4/80 Grote Street, Adelaide

T Bar Tea

Prefer to make your matcha at home and save your pretty pennies? T Bar Tea is a local store selling some of the best matcha powder in Adelaide, so that you can make it at home! They're located in Torrensville, but also have an online store. Get a bamboo whisk and get to work! You'll have a smooth, tasty matcha in no time.

5/65 Stephens Avenue, Torrensville

Now that you've gotten your matcha fix, why not check out Adelaide's best bakeries, or take an afternoon tipple with the best bottomless brunches in Adelaide?