Updated: May 19, 2026 — By North York Guide Team
Best Matcha in North York 2026: 10 Spots Ranked
We visited every spot on this list, paid for our own drinks, and ranked them by what's actually in the cup. 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 gold leaf soft serve to a Korean bakery hiding matcha dacquoise, here are the top spots worth your time and money, ranked by matcha quality, menu variety, value, and buzz.
How We Ranked These
Every matcha spot on this list was evaluated on four criteria:
- Matcha quality — ceremonial-grade vs supermarket-tier sourcing, bowl-pour vs syrup
- Value — price relative to portion, quality, and how Toronto's 2025 matcha shortage hit each shop
- Menu variety — whether the spot has more than the standard latte/soft-serve combo
- Accessibility — transit, parking, hours, distance to the nearest station
We paid for every drink ourselves. No sponsored placements, no comped tastings.
Quick Answer
The best matcha in North York is at Machi Machi at 5317 Yonge St, with a 4.3-star rating and signature Mochi Brulee Matcha. For the most photogenic option, Matcha Cafe Maiko near Finch Station serves gold leaf matcha soft serve that went viral on TikTok. For best value, Matchatime on Wilson Ave starts at just $6.
The 10 Best Matcha Spots in North York
Ranked by a combination of matcha quality, menu variety, value, atmosphere, and buzz. All prices and details verified March 2026.
Top Pick
1
Machi Machi
5317 Yonge St, North York • Also at CF Fairview Mall
$6.80 – $9.40
What to Get
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.
4.3 stars (Postcard/Restaurantji). TikTok: "THE cutest spot everrr." Reddit r/FoodToronto: Mochi brulee matcha listed as a favourite.
Practical Details
Hours: Not listed — verify and add
Parking: Street parking on Yonge; nearby paid lots
Transit: Near North York Centre Station (TTC Line 1); also at CF Fairview Mall (TTC Don Mills Station)
Worth Knowing
Two North York locations — pick CF Fairview if you also want the mall food court; pick 5317 Yonge for the standalone tea-shop vibe and the panna cotta menu.
Most Photogenic
2
Matcha Cafe Maiko
5917 Yonge St, North York (near Finch Station)
$8 – $16
What to Get
Gold Leaf Matcha Soft Serve — topped with edible 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.
Viral on TikTok: "Hidden gold leaf matcha in North York." Ceremonial-grade matcha sourced from Kyoto, Japan.
Practical Details
Hours: Tue–Thu & Sun 1pm–8pm; Fri–Sat 1pm–9pm; Mon closed
Parking: Limited street parking on Yonge near Finch
Transit: Short walk from Finch Station (TTC Line 1)
Worth Knowing
Closed Mondays — check the Instagram @matchacafemaikocanada before driving. The viral gold-leaf soft serve is a 20+ minute wait on weekends.
Best Latte
3
Another Land Coffee
4708 Yonge St, North York (near Yonge & Sheppard)
$6 – $10
What to Get
Matcha Tiramisu Latte — a creative layered latte that blends matcha with tiramisu flavours. Their Classic Matcha Latte is equally well-executed for purists.
TasteToronto (April 2025): "Has you covered for all your matcha needs and wants!" Reddit r/FoodToronto: "Top notch coffee and tea."
Practical Details
Hours: 7 days, 9am–6pm
Parking: Street parking; nearby paid lots near Yonge & Sheppard
Transit: Walking distance to Sheppard-Yonge Station (TTC Line 1)
Worth Knowing
They moved from the 2F space at 4714 Yonge to ground-level 4708 in late 2024 — if a map app still shows 4714 it's the same business, just downstairs.
Shizuoka Matcha
4
Daigyo
3278 Midland Ave D121, Scarborough (Midland & Finch Plaza)
$7.25 – $9.50
What to Get
Shizuoka Matcha Milkshake — made with premium matcha sourced directly from Shizuoka, Japan, this milkshake does not compromise on flavour. Also try the Strawberry Matcha Latte for a fruity variation.
ChIP Lifestyle: "Huge line when it first opened." Ceremonial-grade matcha from Shizuoka confirmed on daigyo.ca.
Practical Details
Hours: Mon–Thu 12pm–10pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–10:30pm; Sun 12pm–10pm
Parking: Free plaza parking
Transit: Bus connections from Kennedy or Scarborough Centre stations
Worth Knowing
The North York Daigyo branch at 4679 Yonge is currently closed for renovation — the open location is in Scarborough. Worth the drive if you're a serious matcha drinker; the Shizuoka sourcing matters.
Hidden Gem
5
Luna Bakery
5376 Yonge St, North York (Willowdale, walkable from Finch Station)
$5 – $9
What to Get
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.
Featured by BlogTO. XiaoHongShu: 500+ saves. A Korean bakery in a distinctive two-storey blue building making fresh rice cakes and rice-flour pastries daily since 2023.
Practical Details
Hours: Mon–Sun 8am–9pm
Parking: Street and small lot behind the building
Transit: Between Sheppard-Yonge and Finch stations (TTC Line 1)
Worth Knowing
The two-storey blue building is hard to miss. Pastries sell out by mid-afternoon on weekends — mornings are calmer and you get the freshest rice cakes.
Best Value
6
Matchatime
1104 Wilson Ave, North York
$6 – $10
What to Get
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.
Reddit r/FoodToronto: "The place doesn't look impressive but they have a great matcha drink imo." The best-value pick for artisanal quality matcha in North York.
Practical Details
Hours: Not listed — verify and add
Parking: Free plaza parking
Transit: Bus 96 Wilson runs along Wilson Ave; ~5 min walk from Wilson Station (TTC Line 1)
Worth Knowing
A r/FoodToronto regular puts it best: "the place doesn't look impressive but they have a great matcha drink." Don't judge by the storefront — the iced matcha with cheese foam is the order.
Trending
7
Enzi Ice Cream
5317 Yonge St, Upper East Food Club, North York
$7 – $11
What to Get
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.
Featured in "Toronto's Best Ice Cream Hot Tips" (Aug 2025). Toronto's first NZ-style creamery format, using real fruit rather than syrups.
Practical Details
Hours: 12:30pm–12:00am daily
Parking: Underground parking at Upper East Food Club
Transit: Near North York Centre Station (TTC Line 1)
Worth Knowing
Open late — one of the only matcha soft-serve options in North York after 9pm. Pints are sold to-go if you want to skip the line.
Latte Art
8
Himalayan Coffee House
2552 Yonge St, Toronto (near Lawrence Ave, south edge of North York)
$6 – $9
What to Get
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.
4.7 stars on Google (600+ reviews) — one of the highest-rated cafes on the entire Yonge corridor.
Practical Details
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–7pm; Sat–Sun 9am–7pm
Parking: Street parking on Yonge; Green P lots nearby
Transit: Walking distance to Eglinton or Lawrence stations (TTC Line 1)
Worth Knowing
The character latte art is paused 11:30am–12:30pm weekday lunch — order outside that window if you came for a Totoro or panda on top.
TikTok Viral
9
Kream Dessert
3290 Midland Ave, Scarborough (near Sheppard Ave E)
$7 – $12
What to Get
Matcha Kream Bomb — a cube croissant filled with matcha cream that went viral during the croissant trend wave of 2025. Also try one of the seasonal matcha cake formats — the kitchen ships whole cakes for special orders.
TikTok viral 2025. Instagram trending for the cube croissant format. A Korean-style dessert cafe using 100% Ontario farm cream.
Practical Details
Hours: Not listed — verify and add
Parking: Free plaza parking
Transit: Bus connections from Scarborough Centre; not subway-walkable
Worth Knowing
The matcha cube croissant sells out fast on weekends; whole-cake special orders can be placed via the website ahead of time.
Japanese Tea House
10
SARYO Cafe
5051 Yonge St, North York (near North York Centre Station)
$6 – $11
What to Get
Saryo Parfait — soft serve layered with hojicha cream, red bean, jellies and mochi. Order the bowl-poured matcha if you want to taste the leaf properly, not buried under milk.
Google: 4.2 stars. A recurring r/FoodToronto pick for people who feel most Toronto matcha tastes like sweetened milk. Connected to Konjiki Ramen next door — ramen first, then parfait.
Practical Details
Hours: Mon–Thu 11:30am–10pm; Fri–Sat 11:30am–11:30pm; Sun 11:30am–10pm
Parking: Street parking; Mel Lastman Square paid lot nearby
Transit: Walking distance to North York Centre Station (TTC Line 1)
Worth Knowing
Shares space with Konjiki Ramen — you can order ramen and matcha together. Bowl-poured matcha is the order if you want to taste the leaf properly.
What's Trending Right Now
The biggest buzz in North York's matcha scene as of March 2026.
Viral on TikTok
Matcha Cafe Maiko — Gold Leaf Soft Serve
5917 Yonge St, near Finch Station
$8 – $16
"Hidden gold leaf matcha in North York" went viral on TikTok. The most photogenic soft serve on the Yonge corridor, and the gold leaf makes for an irresistible photo op.
March 2026
Matcha Matcha — Secret Matcha Lab Opens in Markham
200 Steelcase Rd, Markham
$6.50 – $9
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.
Neighbourhood Identity
"Willowdale Matcha Mile" — North York's Matcha Crawl
Yonge St, Finch to North York Centre
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the best matcha in North York?
Machi Machi at 5317 Yonge St is the top pick with a 4.3-star rating and unique Mochi Brulee Matcha. 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 edible gold leaf. The matcha is ceremonial-grade from Kyoto, 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 went viral on TikTok and is the most photogenic matcha in North York. Himalayan Coffee House is also known for its detailed character latte art matcha drinks.
