I was very excited to try this place after seeing it on Instagram, and I was not disappointed!…read more I came here a few months ago, and it was an amazing space to work out of. It's just a beautiful, feminine space like even the bathroom was decked out in pink! I loved it. While there, I got a sandwich and strawberry matcha. I really enjoyed both. It's honestly made me crave strawberry matcha since then. There was one girl there working, and she was really helpful in explaining the difference in drinks to me. Can't wait to go back!

While in the West Loop on a warm weekend I was craving a refreshing drink. I did a quick Yelp…read moresearch and Matcha Cita came up. When I arrived I was amazed at how large the space was for a matcha shop. The counter to order was very long and there were plenty of tables of chairs available and they weren't cramped close to one another. The menu was located on the far back wall and the font was small so it was hard to look at the menu while ordering at the counter, but fortunately nobody was behind me in line while ordering. I ordered three drinks to try different things. First was the Pink Señorita with strawberry, pitaya, matcha, and coconut milk. Second was the Pistachio Honey Latte with pistachio, honey, and choice of matcha according to the menu, though I wasn't given a choice of matcha. Last was Bluetiful which included blueberry, blue spirulina, collagen, matcha, and vanilla almond milk. Pink Señorita was probably the more flavorful drink of the three although something about it the strawberry gave off an artificial taste. The Pistachio Honey Latte had a nice pistachio flavor that didn't overpower the matcha. Bluetiful was the least favorite drink since it didn't taste like anything at all; it had an interesting blue color but other than that it tasted like heavily diluted matcha with no hints of blueberry or vanilla almond milk or anything at all. All of these were ordered in 20 oz cups and I felt the price of $8.95 was a bit steep for each of the three, especially considering that the drinks didn't all taste quite as expected. By no means are the drinks from Matcha Cita authentic Japanese style matcha drinks, but they provide a bougie twist on classic matcha similar to other higher priced smoothie and juice shops. I did notice it was unsanitary for the barista to touch the garbage bag behind the counter as if she was about to throw out the trash, take my order at the register, and then start making the drinks without washing her hands, but I didn't want to make a scene and call her out on it; at least she wasn't touching the ingredients directly with her hands, I guess. If you're craving a unique type of drink on a hot day in the West Loop, Matcha Cita is an option but it may be better to stick with the basics and try to watch the barista making your order behind the counter to ensure proper food handling practices are performed.

Cute/coffee tea shop! There's few seating options and generally the vibe has a very "clean…read moreaesthetic" with a lot of bright sunlight coming in. The shop itself is super unassuming from the outside and close to the train. The service was quick and easy. They have so many fun options for drinks! I loved their banana matcha. The matcha didn't feel crazy strong but it still had some great flavor with the banana which came with a little banana bread piece. The raspberry cloud latte was super yummy too! The coffee was nice and strong and the foam added the right amount of sweetness.  Would love to come back and try some other flavors!

Got both drinks with less ice and 30% sugar. $22 + tip…read more Banana Bread Matcha: The banana purée is more like mashed bananas, which I actually liked. The matcha itself didn't taste as watery as the strawberry matcha, but mixed together, the flavor was still pretty light. Cool that it comes with a piece of banana bread. 7/10. Strawberry Matcha: The matcha by itself tasted watery, probably because it had been sitting for a while. There was a lot of strawberry purée, so once mixed together, it mostly tasted like strawberry with a light matcha flavor. 6/10.

Always my go to coffee spot in the city…read more Love supporting local Chicago brand that supports the city

We got everything delivered through Uber Eats with no ice, and unfortunately they forgot the…read morestraws... The Cà Phê Muối + Caramel (3/10) was NOT for me. It tasted almost like an espresso martini without the alcohol. The coffee flavor was super strong and bitter, but I did really like the salted foam. Still couldn't finish it. The Ube Latte + Phin Brew (4/10) tasted pretty watered down with barely any coffee flavor. The ube was also very light, so I didn't end up finishing this one either. The Milk Tea with Boba (8/10) was actually my favorite. It tasted more like jasmine or green tea, which I loved because of the floral notes. Just note that the "boba" was crystal jelly rather than traditional tapioca pearls. The OG Banh Mi (4/10) had great toppings, but the bread was pretty dry and didn't seem toasted. I also wished they had some kind of creamy sauce to bring everything together. Overall, pretty disappointing for all the good things I've heard about this spot.

A charming coffee shop on a Lincoln park corner with one of the BEST BREAKFAST SANDWICHES in the…read morecity. The only reason I am a repeat customer of Soloway Coffee is because they are home to one of Chicago's best breakfast sandwiches. There are PLENTY of other (very similar) trendy and aesthetic coffee shops and bakeries in the city, but this spot serves an ADDICTIVE "Breakfast Sando." Served on a soft potato bun with a crispy hash brown, fluffy eggs, melted provolone, and a DELICIOUS chili aioli, every bite delivers the perfect balance of textures and flavors. You'll surely find yourself wanting to grab a second one to take home for breakfast the next morning. The service is a bit on the "chilly" side, but then again, what's a trendy Chicago coffee shop without a little attitude? If you're lucky enough to snag a table by the windows, settle in for your own little "main character moment," complete with front-row views of Lincoln Park's effortlessly charming streets. However, I'd skip the drinks here and save room for a PHENOMENAL hojicha from Noble Fat, just a five-minute stroll down the same street.

Please spend your money at another nearby local business!! I live nearby, so I've been here many…read moretimes purely out of convenience, but will no longer. The staff is so consistently hostile and unwelcoming that I've reached the point where I'm literally too uncomfortable to go in an order a coffee?? Crazy. During my last visit, the four people in front of me started talking about how abrasive the staff is before I said a word. When complete strangers all have the same complaint without prompting, it's clear there's a problem to address. This is the first Yelp review I've written in over two years. I genuinely hope this encourages people to spend their money at one of the 5 other options on this block.

Love this spot! Definitely one of my go-to coffee spots in the Uptown/Argyle area. It's the perfect…read moreplace to go to for a morning coffee before heading to the Lakefront trail or for an afternoon pick-me-up after lunch in the area. My favorite is definitely the Fat Milk Signature. This drink has a strong coffee flavor with a light sweetness from the sweetened condensed milk. Another go-to is the Sea Salt Iced Coffee, if you like your coffee on the less sweeter side. I've heard great things about their matcha drinks though have yet to give these a try. The staff is really lovely and knowledgeable about their drinks. Service is quite quick and I've never had to wait more than a few minutes for my drink! The only downside is that there is not a lot of great seating areas. They have one counter height area with a few chairs that you could sit at, but not really a "sit down with a friend for coffee" type of place. For me, it's definitely more a grab-and-go!

We wanted to try fat milk since we had been seeing some interesting coffee combinations on insta…read morefrom here. The ambience is simple and the seating is limited. The location is great tho, it's right by the argyle red line station and right in the heart of uptown. We tried the ube latte, ube matcha and the egg foam latte. The uber latte and the egg foam latte were very delicious. The uber match latte was a bit of a letdown. They don't have any food options which was a bummer. Taking two stars off for the lack of seating and lack of food options. I don't know if I will be back.

Came here to try their frozen matcha and it was really good. Loved how the service was quick and…read moreeven when the kiosk wasn't working the owner was so nice in assisting. I need to go back and try their coffee and matcha in the menu. I got their blueberry frozen matcha and it was just the right amount of sweetness

After seeing them all over social media I tried Overlay. Coming in I loved the decor the…read moreenvironment was very clean. The staff was super nice. They recommended the blueberry matcha. It was delicious I enjoyed that with oat milk and 100% sweetness. I can tell the quality of the matcha was very good. I will definitely be back and I recommend.

Cute and busy cafe! We came midday on Saturday and everyone seemed to be here. Good vibes,…read morefast-paced and so many drinks options. I LOVED their menu because they have a good mix of boba, matcha and other decaffeinated drinks. Boba prices are good too, and regular drink is around $5.5 on average. I got mango matcha and I can tell it's a high quality matcha. Even towards the end, the matcha didn't get watered down much (see one of the pictures). The mango didn't taste authentic, but good quality matcha made up for it. Ube monster was also tasty; it has Oreo crumbs on top. The sweetness was just right. Service was fast and there are so many self-check out stations.

Got stuck in Chicago for two extra days so I was needing a matcha kick badly! So Yelp suggested…read morethis spot. Wasn't far from my hotel and I got on the bus a few stops. Bright and airy inside. Fast service. It was good. The creamsicle flavor is unique. But the matcha here isn't high quality like I'm used to at spots in New York. But Like I said it was still good and I drank it ALL.

The hype is real! Came here to treat myself to a tea tasting and highly recommend the experience if…read moreyou are curious to learn about tea facts/ history, like trying different high quality tea variations, or just want an excuse to feel cool while sitting in a cute tea shop:) Thoroughly enjoyed talking to the barista about the different tea variations I tried during the tasting; he was super knowledgeable and very friendly in answering all my questions. Loved getting to know more about tea accessories used during the tasting as well.

I love coming here for tea and matcha! The drinks are always really good. The staff is always nice…read moretoo.