21 Best Matcha Cafés in Sydney (2026)
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Sydney's best matcha cafés come in a lot of different forms. Some lean sweet and approachable, others are bitter and precise. Some stay true to tradition, others push into something more creative.
So we put them on a matrix. From authentic to creative, and from sweet to bitter, to help you find exactly the kind of matcha you're in the mood for across Sydney.
Best Matcha In Sydney
Parami
Surry Hills
A small corner café that spills into a quiet Surry Hills alleyway, often called one of the best matchas in Sydney. The matcha is clean, balanced and leans authentic, served in a ceramic cup made to be held with both hands and actually enjoyed slowly. You can add honey or sugar if you like it sweeter, but it stands well on its own.
Don’t miss the onigiri, from smoky yakitori to wagyu beef, or the rotating muffins with flavours like mochi matcha and cream cheese. Perfect for a quick takeaway, a solo pop-in or a low-key catch-up.
Khanom House
Chippendale
A blue corner terrace on a leafy street in Chippendale that’s quickly become one of Sydney’s dreamiest café
s. The matcha leans more authentic, slightly bitter and served in a small, considered cup, best enjoyed out front under the quiet, leafy street.
Thai-inspired bakes sit alongside it, from soft cakes that aren’t overly sweet to savoury pieces that are just as good. It first built a following at Sydney’s weekend markets before opening here last February.
Outta Coffee
Haymarket
Tucked just outside Maillot, this low-key window serves one of the best matchas in the city. It leans more authentic, slightly bitter and clean, with a smooth finish that doesn’t rely on sugar or extras.
At $6, it’s also one of the best-value matchas in Sydney. Grab one to go, or pair it with a browse through the concept store next door.
Mamuki
Enmore & Glebe
A super cute Japanese café with locations in Enmore and now Glebe, Mamuki leans into peaceful, minimal design with sun-filled spaces that feel calm without trying too hard. The matcha sits on the more balanced side, smooth, slightly creamy and served in ceramic cups, often with delicate latte art.
The menu moves between comforting Japanese dishes like katsu and ochazuke (rice with broth poured over), alongside bakes and small sweets.
Chinatown Country Club
Haymarket
Part community hub, part café, part retail space, Chinatown Country Club feels more like a cultural clubhouse than a standard café. The front is lined with design books, ceramics and streetwear, opening into a light, airy space where creatives settle in and people move in and out throughout the day.
The nitro matcha is the standout, an aerated, ice-cold matcha that’s light, smooth and genuinely fun to drink. It’s best enjoyed quickly while it’s still fresh and foamy. They also serve a more classic matcha alongside teas, coffee and pastries.
Chubby Cubby
Haymarket
A specialty matcha café in the heart of Haymarket that’s become a go-to for good reason. The matcha leans classic but with a few more creative options, from strong, creamy builds like the matcha einspanner to lighter drinks topped with their signature foam.
The space is bigger than most in the area, with plenty of seating and a steady flow of students, creatives and catch-ups throughout the day. It’s easy, reliable and right on the tram line.
Matcha-Ya
Darling Square
An authentic Japanese matcha café built around premium Kyoto Uji matcha, with a feel closer to a modern Tokyo café than a typical Sydney spot. The matcha is clean, slightly bitter and well-balanced, whether you go for a classic latte or something iced.
The menu leans more creative if you want it to, with frappes, floats and soft serve alongside hojicha drinks and desserts like mochi and matcha roll cakes. It’s one of the most reliable places in Sydney for a proper matcha, done well every time.
Pina
Potts Point
A cult breakfast café in Potts Point known for its Japanese-leaning menu and near-constant line, but the takeaway matcha makes it easy to skip the wait. Grab one and head to the park nearby or wander the leafy streets. The matcha leans authentic, with a vibrant green colour and a clean, balanced flavour that’s consistently good.
Ellu
Surry Hills
Set inside a pink terrace in Surry Hills, Ellu is a quiet upstairs café tucked just above the street. Climb the stairs and you’ll find a calm, sunlit space with soft jazz in the background and a slower pace than what’s happening below.
The matcha sits on the more balanced side, smooth and easy to drink, often finished with super cute latte art. Comforting dishes and bakes round it out, with French toast a standout.
Jibbi
Surry Hills
A leafy, airy café in Surry Hills, Jibbi is known for its detail-driven approach, from pour-over coffee to beautifully textured milk. The matcha is just as considered, clean, balanced and genuinely one of the best in the city. The milk texture is unmatched, giving it a smooth, almost velvety finish that’s hard to beat.
Edition Roasters
Haymarket
A moody space of charred timber, concrete and low seating that channels modern Japanese design. The atmosphere is calm and deliberate, with a menu that balances precise coffee with Japanese-inspired dishes. The matcha leans sweeter here, smooth and creamy, with more creative options like white chocolate matcha alongside the classics.
Moon and Back
Rosebery
A bright, modern café with exposed timber and soft industrial details, known for its matcha and creative drinks. The matcha leans sweeter, smooth and easy to drink, and pairs well with their matcha bakes and seasonal treats.
San Java 2.0
Surry Hills
A proper matcha spot with a clean, modern setup and a menu that leans more creative without losing balance. The matcha sits between sweet and clean, not overly sugary, but still fun, with flavours like mango, banana pudding and blueberry alongside the classics.
It’s a good pick if you want something a little different without tipping into full dessert territory.
Cre Asion
North Sydney
A small café that’s built a following for its Japanese-inspired sweets and consistently good matcha. The space is compact and often busy, but worth it for a smooth, balanced matcha that leans classic.
It’s best paired with their desserts, especially the rich matcha fondant-style cakes, making it a go-to when you want something a little more indulgent alongside your drink.
Sneaker Laundry
Sydney CBD
Tucked inside a sneaker cleaning shop, this spot pairs unexpectedly good food with a strong matcha offering. The original matcha leans authentic, bold, clean and full of flavour, while the menu also branches into more creative versions topped with playful foams.
Makers Daily
Cronulla
At Makers Daily, matcha is the focus. The menu leans creative, with flavours like Biscoff, white chocolate, birthday cake and pistachio, making it one of the more playful takes on matcha in Sydney. The drinks are smooth, slightly sweeter and built more like a treat, while still keeping the matcha flavour front and centre.
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T Totaler
Sydney CBD
Set inside a tea store in The Galeries, T Totaler is an easy grab-and-go matcha stop while you’re in the city. The matcha leans slightly sweeter, with options like the Earl Grey matcha standing out, while still keeping a clean tea base. The space is small but distinctive, with their full tea range displayed in apothecary-style bottles that make it worth a quick browse as well.
Martha’s
Wareemba
A cherry-faced neighbourhood bakery that’s quickly become one of the Inner West’s most talked-about openings. While the pastries lean Mediterranean and Middle Eastern, the matcha holds its own, smooth, slightly creamy and easy to drink, especially iced.
It’s a solid add-on if you’re already stopping in for something from the pastry case.
Tokyo Lamington
Newtown + Marrickville
A Japanese-fusion bakery known for playful, over-the-top takes on classics, from yuzu meringue and fairy bread lamingtons to popcorn and katsu sausage rolls.
The matcha leans firmly on the creative side, with flavours like lavender turning it into more of a treat than a traditional cup. It’s not classic, but it’s one of the more memorable matcha options in Sydney.
Issho
Haymarket
A calm, minimal café in Haymarket centred around matcha, with a feel closer to a quiet Tokyo spot than a busy Sydney one. The matcha is the focus, from more traditional whisked styles to softer, modern drinks that still keep a clean, balanced flavour.
It leans authentic but approachable, making it an easy place to get a proper matcha without it feeling overly formal.
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