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Tuesday 1 April 2025
Sydney is buzzing with matcha spots that go way beyond your average latte. We hit the streets (and a few laneways) to try the best matcha offerings the city has to offer—from strawberry twists and roasted hojicha to creamy clouds and sneaker-themed sips. Here’s the ultimate roundup of Sydney’s matcha scene, café by café.
🧵 Sneaker laundry LAB
Matcha and sneakers? Interestingly, it works. This hybrid café and sneaker care facility offers one of the city's most distinctive matcha menus. Highlights include the Matcha Cloud (creamy, rich, and lovely), the Matcha Espresso Fusion for a powerful kick, and the warm Matcha Honey Oat Latte. It's a terrific hangout area with a strong community vibe, decent drinks, and even better sneaker conversation.
🍏 Matcha-Ya (Haymarket)
Matcha-Ya is a charming haven for traditional matcha enthusiasts. Their Ice Matcha Latte is robust, earthy, and authentic—made with ceremonial-grade matcha and whisked the right way. Customers appreciate the depth and calmness it provides, with one reviewer praising both the drink and the substantial kakigori serving. If you want to find zen in a cup, this is it.
🌸 Edition Roasters, Haymarket
Edition Roasters is sophisticated and trendy, and they understand how to enrich your matcha experience. Their Matcha Latte is smooth and flavorful, making it one of Sydney's best options. The Strawberry Matcha Latte is lovely, but receives varied reviews—some enjoy the tart sweetness, while others believe it's simply alright. However, the excellence here is undeniable.
🍃 Cafe Kentaro, Surry Hills
Cafe Kentaro, tucked in a leafy Surry Hills corner, is a stunning fusion of traditional Japanese flavors and modern café ambiance. Their Matcha Latte is thick, creamy, and perfectly whisked—a vivid green dream. The Strawberry Matcha Latte combines fresh berries with robust matcha for a sweet-and-earthy balance, and the Hojicha Latte provides roasted, nutty comfort. Customers praise the robust flavors and texture, calling it "a must-try."
💚 Brewtopia, Chippendale
Brewtopia, located in a passageway off George Street, combines minimalist ambiance with specialized beers. Many people enjoy their basic Matcha Latte, which is earthy and balanced, but some find it to be overly milky. The Strawberry Matcha is a visual standout, mixing a sweet strawberry layer with creamy matcha. Mixed reviews, but if you catch it on a good day, it's a keeper.
🍵 Best Matcha Overall?
If we had to pick a favorite, Edition Roasters' Matcha Latte wins out for its silky texture, rich flavor, and dedication to quality. Cafe Kentaro's Strawberry Matcha is a close second for those searching for something unique, but Sneaker Laundry wins for innovation and attitude.