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Where to Find the Best Matcha in Adelaide
Got a matcha craving you can't fight off? These are our favourite spots to get the best matcha in Adelaide.
We love a good matcha. The mellow, earthy taste is perfect for when you don’t feel like coffee but still want a little treat to start your morning, or keep you going throughout the day. Whether you have it hot or iced, poured over strawberries, drizzled with honey or topped with cinnamon, this refreshing drink is one we enjoy religiously.
Our favourite cafes in Adelaide are keeping up with the trend, making it easier than ever to find a cute spot selling their take on the Japanese green tea drink. So, we’ve rounded up our go-to, locally-loved spots for the best matcha in Adelaide, so you don’t have to go searching. You’re welcome!
LUMA Coffee Club
LUMA Coffee Club is whipping up iced strawberry matcha with real strawberry base and authentic matcha lattes in Henley Beach. These viral drinks have been flying out the door, and the ceremonial-grade organic Japanese matcha hits the spot every time. With light timber accents and sage green and white tiles that fit the coastal location, this cafe is an aesthetic dream, perfect for an impromptu IG photoshoot where your matcha takes centre stage.
Pair your bev with an Acai bowl, avo on toast or a sourdough toastie (the Chicken Melt is a must-try!) and unwind in serious style.
60-62 Mitton Avenue, Henley Beach
Two Sisters Cafe
Bringing Japanese-fusion twists to classic brunch and lunch dishes, it is no surprise that Two Sisters Cafe is slinging epic matcha creations from their Woodville digs. Stepping up the matcha game to new and creative heights, you can swing by for a takeaway latte or stay a little longer to try a tasty treat. From the strawberry Matchamisu and matcha basque cheesecake to weekly specials and an iced banana milk matcha that’s just been added to the permanent menu, this is where matcha dreams come true.
68B Woodville Road, Woodville South
Gilly’s Espresso
Locals of Unley love a cosy cafe for coffees to-go and leisurely catch-ups, so Gilly’s Espresso has been a welcome addition to the ‘burb. Small in size, the team make up for it with fresh bagels, loaded sandos, and iced drinks that are hard to resist. The strawberry and pistachio matcha lattes fly out the door, and the clever bakers are always looking for new ways to infuse matcha in their sweet treats. Always greeted with a friendly smile, this is a new cafe to have on your radar.
274/276 Unley Road, Unley
Heat Cafe
Heat Cafe knows how to bring the heat (or ice) to the perfect matcha. Whether you want a matcha with your brunch, or just want to grab one to go, these creations always hit the spot. For a sweet variation of the classic, the strawberry matcha with dairy-free strawberry foam is the ultimate girly pop drink.
Sitchu tip: Get in quick, because the team have partnered up with Solace and Heart to create a dreamy blueberry matcha, we’re talking premium ceremonial Grade Matcha poured over a sweet and creamy house-made blueberry milk. Yum.
103 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide
The Local Canteen
Matcha, acai bowls, friendly service and Henley Beach – is there a better combo? TLC is the place to be on a sunny weekend, with the team slinging refreshing classic iced matcha lattes, or jazzing it up with a strawberry mix if you find matcha a little too earthy. This is the perfect spot for a catch-up by the coast!
1/32 Main Street, Henley Beach
Devour Cafe
Sitting on a suburban street in Richmond, Devour Cafe is a trusted spot for all your matcha (and brunch) needs. The strawberry matcha was added to the matcha menu just in time for summer days, while the Earl Grey matcha is perfect on a cooler morning. Throw in the mix of the Japanese classic and sweet strawberry puree, and it’s nothing short of delightful.
52 Davenport Terrace, Richmond
Ovo Gelato
Fact: Matcha tastes even better alongside freshly made gelato. Ovo Gelato may be best known for 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.
Sitchu tip: The Ovo team occasionally whip up a moreish matcha gelato – keep an eye on their socials to see when you can score yourself a scoop!
24 Ebenezer Place, Adelaide & 10/3 Jan Street, Newton
Yuna Cafe & Restaurant
No one does matcha like Yuna Cafe & Restaurant. This Japanese cafe is the perfect place for matcha and a sando, whether you’re craving a savoury or sweet fix. 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 cafe you’d expect to serve some of the best matcha in Adelaide. Minimal interiors and warm hues help create a welcoming space where you can slowly sip your matcha as you read a book or complete some work. Locals and CBD workers flock here for the perfect matcha latte, either classic or mixed with fruit, 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 Norwood cafe. Think super sandos of all kinds, paired with both classic and delicious iced matchas with a hint of strawberry. It doesn’t get much better than that!
224 The Parade, Norwood
Shibui Dessert Bar
This dessert bar in Adelaide is tucked in among the hustle and bustle of Grote Street, and it’s famous for serving up some of the most innovative and intriguing desserts in Adelaide, but did you also know that they whisk up a divine whisked matcha latte?
Shibui Dessert Bar’s ever-evolving menu features sweets such as mochi waffles and their famous fried ice cream. Come here after dinner to enjoy a decadent dessert and matcha on the side.
2/160 Grote Street, Adelaide
A Place Coffee
A Place’s matcha is hand-whisked and made to order, delivering a fresh and authentic drink every time. They use a bright and fragrant matcha from Uji, Kyoto, which pairs perfectly with any milk of choice. 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 from Prove Patisserie to get you through your day. They have both hot and iced matcha variations available, and if you’re feeling like an even more quirky drink, why not try their taro latte?
100 Pirie Street, Adelaide
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, but both of their hot and iced matcha are 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. Did we mention they make fun creations like pistachio matcha, too? Love!
123 King William Road, Hyde Park
The Gator Club
Let us present to you: vegan café heaven. And to make it 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 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 cafe by the beach, especially when they make some of the best strawberry matcha and classic matcha in Adelaide. Nauti Buoy’s matcha is creamy, smooth and everything you could ever hope for in a comforting cup. Plus, they have a range of classic brunch options to fuel you throughout your day.
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
Superfoods Cafe
If you’ve been meaning to enter your health and wellness era but keep procrastinating, Superfoods Cafe will kick you into gear. Order an acai bowl, toastie, granola or overnight oats alongside your matcha and enter heaven with the first sip/bite. The matcha here is unique, too, sweetened with natural coconut sugar. Divine!
208 St Vincent Street, Port Adelaide
T Bar Tea
Prefer to make your matcha at home and save your pretty pennies? T Bar Tea is a local store selling matcha powder, so you can make it whenever your cravings hit! 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
Matcha House
Who said matcha can only be a day drink? Matcha House is serving all sorts of matcha desserts, from matcha-infused waffles with matcha ice cream to matcha crème brulee, matchamisu (matcha tiramisu), and so much more! Get a steaming hot matcha latte and take your pick of the bunch when it comes to these delicious sweet treats.
4/80 Grote Street, Adelaide
Now that you’ve gotten your fix with the best matcha in Adelaide, why not check out Adelaide’s best bakeries, or take an afternoon tipple with the best bottomless brunch in Adelaide?
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