I was cutting it close when I got here on a Sunday at 1:30pm just a half hour before this place transitions to Elixir Dessert and Bar. That's on top of dealing with the strenuous parking situation around the UW area and then walking here, so I essentially got here 10 more minutes than I mentioned. You will come into a two-story area that feels much larger than it needs to be with blank walls and incomplete floor finishes but looks perfect for working and using their WiFi in. There's also those long tables that people use for their laptops like you see at places like the Harry Potter room and Aroom. It's pretty noisy inside though, and sound reverberates through the interior easily. I came here for their matcha which is prominent throughout their small menu, though they do also serve hojicha drinks, and some desserts from Kemi Dessert Bar are in a display case on the side of the counter. All drinks are iced and in 12oz size according to that same menu, and you can sub oat milk at no charge. It is a menu for their winter 2026 soft opening and we're past winter right now, so I wonder what their grand opening will be like. Staff at the front are seen whisking matcha and making drinks. The server at the front was patient and also informative with me when I finally decided on their banana bread matcha. It is your gold standard ceremonial matcha with their house banana bread syrup, which they have as brown sugar and cinnamon in parentheses next to their description on that menu, which i found odd. From a first look, it looks like the drink is completely matcha, with a small white foam near the top which I'm guessing is part of the house syrup. When I drank this, the syrup had already permeated through the whole drink... and it was tasty! It doesn't have anything special like small banana or toffee bits to enhance the drink, yet their syrup carries a strong banana taste without having any of those visually present. That is to say, presentation looks like I got a regular matcha latte, yet one that compensates heavily with a flavor profile that is exactly as advertised. I probably wouldn't come here to do work or hang out much since this place gets very full on both floors, and it's not likely I'll come back to this iteration of this location as often because of the early closing time of 2pm but this one experience was very satisfying. read more

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Smells weird in here. It's a huge space so plenty of students were gathered in groups and hanging out at tables. I asked the barista for recommendations and he suggested the specials so I got the banana bread matcha. 12oz iced matcha with no oat milk charge, though it came close to $10 so it's definitely pricey. I'll admit I was expecting a bit more of a presentation for the matcha or at least see any hint of banana but no I think they used a banana bread syrup and not a pudding or fresh fruit. The matcha tasted watery and there was so much ice in the 12oz cup that it took me just a few gulps to finish the drink. Overall, it was fine but nothing noteworthy, especially for that price. read more

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So happy there's another new matcha place! TL;DR: Great strawberry jasmine oat milk matcha (and regular matcha). It's a little sweet but you can ask for slightly less, and I wish they put a little less ice as I finished my drink very quickly. I try matcha everywhere I go and just recently got back from a trip to NYC where I had matcha every day and this place honestly outperformed the matcha I had there. Jasmine matcha is more interesting IMO then what I've been having and they really tried to discourage me and my sister from getting oat milk instead of 2%, but since we're lactose intolerant we still had to get oat but it tasted great anyway. I also got a strawberry matcha and it wasn't too sweet in my opinion compared to some places who overload with very jammy, sweet strawberry or syrup. It's a huge place and looks like it would be good for coworking or studying. Workers were friendly and everyone was dressed nice. They do close pretty early- they share the space with another place called Elixir. I did think it was pretty rude of the Elixir workers to reach over me without saying anything out of nowhere and put their menu in front of us 10 minutes before Grean was swapping and then walk away. Definitely will be coming back and recommending to others. read more

Grean - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I ordered the Jasmine Matcha Latte and the Banana Bread Matcha Latte. Both were delicious! The Jasmine was perfectly floral, but the jasmine flavor did not overpower the matcha. The Banana Bread was also good, but a little heavier on cinnamon than anything else. I also ordered the Pandan Honeycomb Cake, which was delicious and nostalgic (but FYI: does not travel very well). Good experience, but the price is a bit hard to justify, especially with the size options (8 or 12 oz). read more

Grean - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Got the jasmine matcha with oat milk! The jasmine flavor was good but strong and kind of overpowered the matcha. The drink was still very enjoyable. I would come back to try their regular matcha :) Lots of seating, 2 floors. read more

Grean - Jasmine matcha with oat milk - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

im so pleasantly surprised! i think this was a solid matcha! I ordered the regular iced matcha latte, no frills. Not too sweet, still taste the earthy/vegetal matcha. service was amazing too. We showed up close to closing time and they still happily made us our drinks. so glad they did! I will definitely be back to try the jasmine matcha! read more

Grean - Matcha latte iced - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was excited to try this new matcha spot on the Ave, but it was a disappointment across all fronts. Sharing a space with elixir dessert bar (Grean from 8am-2pm, elixir from 2pm onwards), Grean sells matcha and hojicha drinks, and some Asian pastries and cookies from Kemi's dessert bar. I ordered the matcha Jasmine oat latte (no extra charge for oat milk), which cost me just under $9. Pricy. It was approximately 60% ice and the matcha was gritty. When I finished my latte, there were clumps of matcha stuck on the bottom of the cup. Disappointing. My friend ordered the pandan honeycomb cake, which he said was mid. My other friends matcha latte with regular milk was overly sweetened, which masked the matcha flavor. I've tried Kemi Dessert Bar before, and I don't like their treats either. Plus $5 for a cookie is pretty high. Wifi is supposedly free, but it doesn't work. However, it is within the range of the UW WiFi, so you can still access the internet, but it's not thanks to Grean. The store is very loud, both downstairs and upstairs, as the space is large and a lot of students seem to enjoy studying here. It's not a place I would go to concentrate. One positive I will mention is that they have a wheelchair lift up to the second floor, which I don't commonly see in cafes. Parking is tough as always in the udistrict. With so many great matcha shops in the city, Grean isn't one I would recommend or come back to again. read more

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Green is definitely one of the better matcha places in Seattle and I'm so happy that's located in the university District area. They've been around for a long time and has truly perfected their craft. Love how big the space is a great study and work space. The owners are great and service is fast. I love their Matcha lattes. It has the perfect sweetness, as I am someone who don't like, overly sweet Matcha and like that slight bitter taste to it. Their cheese cake was also super yummy!! Definitely coming back to try their hojicha as well! read more

Grean - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Grean took over the old Oasis boba shop (iykyk) with another dessert bar. Matcha is available until 2 PM. I saw people ordering their matcha basque cheesecake. It looks pretty legit. They sift their matcha and hand whisk every order, so there's no clumps in my drink at all. The oat milk they use is califia's cafe oat, and you don't get charged extra for it. I'm very glad they don't use minor figures because I can't stand that oat milk. I'm a huge fan of the gorgeous green you get. Not pale. Not yellow. The default sweetness is just right for me, but there's a simple syrup you can add if it's not sweet enough. Drink takes a bit to come out, but considering how much the 2 staff were whisking away, not bad at all. A simple matcha latte is around $8.50. Pretty standard in Seattle. The look of the store is definitely an upgrade from the old Oasis, but somehow it still has that funky smell like the old Oasis. It's not a place to study quietly unless you have some noise canceling headphones, but it's definitely a good spot to chat and spill the tea ;) Would definitely return if I'm in the area again! read more

Grean - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Got two matchas (jasmine and a regular latte) and the matcha cheesecake. The matcha was amazing, it wasn't overly sweet which I enjoyed and the jasmine flavor was the perfect amount of floral and not overpowering. The texture of the cheesecake was great and not super sweet, wish I got more matcha flavor than cream cheese. The interior is extremely cozy and is overall a great space to get drinks or study. Would highly recommend! Would also recommend taking public transport or walking because parking is a bit difficult near the ave. read more

Grean - Matcha Basque Cheesecake and 2 Matcha Lattes - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great study space! I love how there are many seating options to sit in groups or on your own to get some work done. Their matcha is quite tasty and not too sweet for the latte. I got the matcha jasmine strawberry latte. I wanted the banana one but it wasn't available until later in the day. It's cool to see the staff whisking the matcha in the front. The pandan cake was like a rice cake/sponge cake. Not too bad. I look forward to trying their basque cheesecake sometime. Overall a great spot to chill in the day and get your matcha fix. read more

Grean - Menu April 2026 - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've been able to try both the banana bread matcha and strawberry matcha, both jasmine and regular. I think this place nails the matcha intensity if these sweet drinks while having a great unique flavor. I was especially surprised at how the banana bread flavor was so distinct from a normal banana matcha. The vibe inside is nice and spacious and curated, and the service has been nice and helpful both times I visited. I'll definitely come back and bring more folks to try. read more

Grean - Banana bread matcha, strawberry matcha, strawberry jasmine matcha - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Loved Grean Matcha! The workers were super nice and really helpful, they took the time to explain the different options and made the whole ordering process easy, especially if you're not super familiar with matcha or hojicha. The space itself is also great with lots of seating inside. The drinks were also delicious. Both the matcha and hojicha were really good, smooth, flavorful, and clearly high quality. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Grean - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Grean matcha is located inside the Elixir building on the main area in University District. It's super cute inside and has a large space to do some work or just hang out. This place has one of the best matchas I've had in Seattle. They seem to always have some matcha specials with different featured flavors. I came here and tried their strawberry jasmine matcha latte. It was very good and had great flavor. I would definitely come back here. read more

Grean - Strawberry jasmine matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great place to get matcha around UW/Seattle! Large place to sit down and work/study. They have small pastries and of course lots of matcha options! The drink wasn't too sweet and had strong matcha taste! read more

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Really really cute spot spot with lots of seating and really cute decor and friendly staff. I tried the seasonal drinks: a banana bread matcha, strawberry matcha, and strawberry jasmine matcha and overall it was all good! I didn't care for the banana drink but wasn't my order and isn't my taste. I do love a strawberry matcha though and was excited to see they had two on the menu. I really really loved the strawberry jasmine matcha and it might be my favorite matcha I've had in Seattle so I really hope they consider bringing it back full time. The strawberry matcha was also good, but I think I've had comparable ones nearby read more

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By far the best banana matcha I've tried in Seattle so far! The strawberry matcha and cheesecake were also really good. We were greeted right as we walked in and everyone was very kind. The space is super cute with an upstairs and downstairs, lots of space for relaxing or working. This cafe is a shared space, and transitions after 2pm. read more

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Beautiful, delicious, amazing new matcha spot on the ave! I had a pleasant experience visiting Grean which took over the old Oasis unit on the ave. I really love what they did with the space! The ambiance and vibes in the store are very relaxing and cozy- I could absolutely see myself studying or working remotely from this cafe. There is plenty of seating although it can be quite busy as it is a cafe in the U-District. Their matcha quality is great! I got the matcha latte which was pleasant, and have even returned to try their matcha with pandan top and matcha with cheese top. I thought the matcha paired very well with the pandan. I wish the cheese top had more of a cheesy taste but texture was great. The employees here are extremely friendly and quick as well! The employee Emily was very helpful in giving recommendations. Parking can be a bit difficult on the ave so I would suggest taking public transportation. I am excited to return to try more of their menu as they also have hojicha and small bites. read more

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vibes were chill, the whole world was in there. The service was quick and friendly, that one insta girl works there she cool. The cookie was soft and citrusy, while the banana bread matcha was super smooth and sweet. read more

Grean - yuzu cookie and banana bread matcha - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Friendly and efficient customer service. The space is very big with lots of seating upstairs and downstairs. The matcha is very tasty and reasonably priced. I'll definitely be back here again and I recommend this matcha cafe! read more