North York has quietly become one of Toronto's top matcha destinations. The Yonge Street corridor between Sheppard and Finch now has enough matcha cafes to fill an entire afternoon crawl, and TikTok's "best matcha in North York" discover page has been aggregating content for over a year. From a 155-year-old Japanese tea house to a Korean bakery hiding matcha dacquoise, here are the 10 spots worth your time and money, ranked by matcha quality, menu variety, value, and buzz.
The best matcha in North York is at Machi Machi at 5317 Yonge St, with a 4.8-star Google rating and signature Mochi Brulee Matcha. For traditional Japanese matcha, Tsujiri at 4909 Yonge St is the gold standard with 155 years of heritage. For the most photogenic option, Matcha Cafe Maiko near Finch Station serves gold leaf matcha soft serve that went viral with 110K+ TikTok views. For best value, Matchatime on Wilson Ave starts at just $6.
Ranked by a combination of matcha quality, menu variety, value, atmosphere, and buzz. All prices and details verified March 2026.
5317 Yonge St, North York • Also at CF Fairview Mall
$6.80 – $9.40
Mochi Brulee Matcha — a creamy matcha smoothie topped with torched mochi and brulee. Also try the Shizuoka Matcha Latte Panna Cotta or the Mango Matcha for a fruity twist.
4909 Yonge St, North York (North York Centre Station)
$7 – $15
O-Matcha Latte — the purest expression of their 155-year matcha heritage. Upstairs, order the Wobbly Matcha Pancakes or Matcha Soba for a full meal — this is the only Tsujiri outside Japan to serve hot food.
5917 Yonge St, North York (near Finch Station)
$8 – $16
Gold Leaf Matcha Soft Serve — topped with 23.75K gold leaf, this is the most photographed matcha in North York. Also try the Maiko Special Parfait or the Kokuto Matcha Latte made with Okinawan brown sugar.
4714 Yonge St, North York (near Yonge & Sheppard)
$6 – $10
Matcha Tiramisu Latte — a creative layered latte that blends matcha with tiramisu flavours. Their Classic Matcha Latte is equally well-executed for purists.
3278 Midland Ave D121, Scarborough (Midland & Finch Plaza)
$7.25 – $9.50
Uji Matcha Milkshake — made with premium matcha sourced directly from Uji, Japan, this milkshake does not compromise on flavour. Also try the Strawberry Matcha Latte for a fruity variation.
5376 Yonge St, North York (Willowdale, walkable from Finch Station)
$5 – $9
Matcha Dacquoise — a delicate Korean-style meringue pastry infused with matcha. Pair it with the Seoul Latte or try the Mugwort Rice Cake for something truly unique.
1104 Wilson Ave, North York
$6 – $10
Iced Matcha Latte with Cheese Foam — artisanal quality at a neighbourhood price. Also try the Matcha Bubble Waffle or the Vietnamese Iced Coffee with Cheese Foam if you want to mix things up.
5317 Yonge St, Upper East Food Club, North York
$7 – $11
Real Fruit Matcha Soft Serve — a New Zealand-style creamery format that blends real fruit pieces into the matcha swirl. Also try the Kiwi-Style Matcha Swirl or the Green Tea Parfait.
2552 Yonge St, Toronto (near Lawrence Ave, south edge of North York)
$6 – $9
Character Latte Art Matcha — the baristas here create detailed character art on your matcha latte that looks almost too good to drink. Also try the Blue Matcha Latte for an unconventional twist.
3290 Midland Ave, Scarborough (near Sheppard Ave E)
$7 – $12
Matcha Kream Bomb — a cube croissant filled with matcha cream that went viral during the croissant trend wave of 2025. Also try the Banana Pudding Matcha for a creative fusion dessert.
The biggest buzz in North York's matcha scene as of March 2026.
"Hidden gold leaf matcha in North York" has been circulating on TikTok with 110K+ views. The most photogenic soft serve on the Yonge corridor, and the gold leaf makes for an irresistible photo op.
Tsujiri dominates XiaoHongShu (Little Red Book) with 1.2K saves and 450+ comments, making it the top matcha discovery for Toronto's Chinese-Canadian community. XiaoHongShu is becoming the new food discovery engine for North York.
Matcha Matcha reopened with a "Secret Matcha Lab" on March 13, 2026, preceded by an in-person treasure hunt event (March 9–12). Their Coco Pandan Matcha with almond milk is a standout. Worth the drive from North York.
The concentration of matcha cafes along the Willowdale stretch of Yonge Street has created a self-guided crawl format that performs well on Instagram Reels. North York is now a recognized matcha destination on TikTok's discover page.
Four matcha stops along the Yonge Street corridor in Willowdale. All walkable or a quick subway ride apart. Budget 2.5–3 hours with tasting time.
Transit: Take the TTC Line 1 to Finch Station and walk south. The entire crawl stays on Yonge St between Finch and North York Centre.
Tip: Order smalls and share drinks — you are hitting 4 stops. Pace yourself and walk off the matcha between each one.
Start near Finch Station with the Gold Leaf Matcha Soft Serve. Get your photo for the grid, then head south.
Walk 7 minutes south for a Matcha Dacquoise and Seoul Latte. The two-storey blue building is hard to miss. A completely different format — Korean matcha baking versus Japanese soft serve.
Continue one block south for the Mochi Brulee Matcha. The torched mochi topping is a textural highlight that caps the crawl's drink portion.
End at the same building with a Real Fruit Matcha Soft Serve from Enzi. The NZ-style creamery format is a perfect palate cleanser to finish the crawl.
Looking for more food crawl routes? Check out our bubble tea crawl and Korean BBQ sizzle crawl for more Yonge Street dining adventures.
These spots did not make the top 10 but are still worth a visit for matcha lovers.
Cafe Kray — 4850 Yonge St (upper floor), North York. Matcha Latte paired with Bungeoppang (Korean fish-shaped pastry). A spacious, peaceful retreat near Yonge & Sheppard. $5–$8.
Hey Dalda — Yonge & Steeles, North York/Thornhill. Their Strawberry Matcha is a Reddit r/FoodToronto favourite: "My fav in the north york/thornhill area." $6–$9.
Slow Bite Bakery — 45 Sheppard Ave E, North York. Actively trending on TikTok under #northyorkcafe #torontomatcha. A Sheppard Ave hidden gem for matcha baked goods and drinks.
Daan Go Cake Lab — 3380 Midland Ave, Scarborough. Known for edible art cakes, their Matcha Tira-Meow-Su ($11) and Koala Matcha Cookie ($3.75) are creative standouts.
ICHA Tea (Coming Soon) — Yonge Sheppard Centre, 4841 Yonge St. Reddit r/FoodToronto: "ICHA tea is the best." Opening a third location in North York.
Where can I find the best matcha in North York?
Machi Machi at 5317 Yonge St is the top pick with a 4.8-star Google rating and unique Mochi Brulee Matcha. Tsujiri at 4909 Yonge St is the gold standard for traditional Japanese matcha, and Matcha Cafe Maiko near Finch Station has the most photogenic gold leaf matcha soft serve.
What is the cheapest matcha latte in North York?
Matchatime at 1104 Wilson Ave starts at $6 for an iced matcha latte with cheese foam. Luna Bakery at 5376 Yonge St and Cafe Kray at 4850 Yonge St also offer matcha drinks starting at $5–$6.
Which North York matcha spot has the best soft serve?
Matcha Cafe Maiko at 5917 Yonge St is famous for its Gold Leaf Matcha Soft Serve, topped with 23.75K gold. The matcha is ceremonial-grade from Uji, Japan. Enzi Ice Cream at 5317 Yonge St also offers a real fruit matcha soft serve in a New Zealand creamery style.
Is there a matcha crawl route in North York?
Yes — the Willowdale Matcha Mile runs along the Yonge Street corridor from Matcha Cafe Maiko (5917 Yonge) to Enzi Ice Cream (5317 Yonge), with Luna Bakery and Machi Machi in between. Allow 2.5–3 hours.
What matcha spots are near Yonge and Finch?
Matcha Cafe Maiko is a short walk from Finch Station at 5917 Yonge St. Luna Bakery at 5376 Yonge St and Machi Machi at 5317 Yonge St are both within walking distance heading south toward North York Centre Station.
Which North York matcha spot is best for Instagram?
Matcha Cafe Maiko's Gold Leaf Matcha Soft Serve has 110K+ TikTok views and is the most photogenic matcha in North York. Himalayan Coffee House is also known for its detailed character latte art matcha drinks.
Does Tsujiri in North York serve food or just drinks?
Tsujiri at 4909 Yonge St is the only location outside Japan to serve hot food. The upstairs menu includes matcha soba noodles and wobbly matcha pancakes, alongside their signature O-Matcha Latte and desserts.
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