I have no idea what the hell just happened but OMG! I have been drinking matcha for decades starting in Asia back when I lived there and let me just say this.... Amazing! Also to note, haven't written a review in years but just had to here. Kyoto Matcha! Had to order a second one. read more

I was on a matcha hunt and found this cafe. It's extremely popular but with my experience Im surprised it's hyped up. The matcha I got was extremely light and it was banana flavored , but unfortunately the banana flavor was very subtle. I also got a banana bread. It wasn't tasty. It was just a moist bread tbh. I paid a total of $14.58 so would say the prices are on the average. The servers were nice and sweet but the area was suffocating to me. The place was hot and there were barely windows. It did have a place to park car so that was impressive. However I wasn't a fan of this place . read more

It's KIN(d) of a score when you find a place that makes matcha well and this place is it! Stopped in on a Friday and it was busy- for good reason! There were plenty of tables and chairs (WiFi was pretty strong), with people posted up working. I got the carrot cake matcha which was a bit sweet (~$8 for a 12oz), so would probably opt for just the normal matcha next time. The matcha tiramisu was really good and not too sweet! Overall, this spot was really cute and I'd definitely recommend! read more

Kin - Carrot cake matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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We went one weekend at 10am and was met with a 40min wait so we tried again a different weekend at 8am. No line! Tried a latte and carrot cake matcha. Happy to report the carrot cake matcha was actually more flavor than sweet. The latte was well made too. Only complaint is wish the matcha was heavier matcha tasting (more matcha powder used) but otherwise it's good. read more

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I went in today and got the strawberry matcha latte. I really enjoyed it and the color was amazing. They're very efficient there and my drink was ready pretty fast. There were also a lot of people coming in too. I also got the double matcha cookie. That was delicious. I am also glad there was a parking lot since street parking can be difficult. I would recommend this cafe! Can't wait to plan my next visit there. read more

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The cafe is located on the back side of the building of you can't find it and there is a parking area right outside the door. I went a couple weeks into them still being newly opened so yes there was a bit of a line but they were moving through it efficiently. There looks to be decent seating inside but honestly there were so many people in there I could tell. I had the banana pudding matcha and it was pretty good! You can see them freshly making each batch of matcha and I appreciate that. read more

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Kin Espresso Bar offers a curated menu of espresso and matcha-based drinks, and they are currently in their soft opening! We ordered: +the Carrot Cake Matcha Latte - prepared with espresso, milk, carrot cake syrup, and topped with a cream cheese cold foam +and, their Banana Pudding Matcha - prepared with matcha, oat milk, agave syrup, and banana pudding cold foam Each matcha drink is hand-whisked and presented in an aesthetically pleasant way; I just wished it was a bit more strong/matcha-forward. The carrot cake syrup was absolutely delicious, and this drink was referred over the Banana Pudding - the latter didn't taste like anything and was more watered down. The staff were friendly and sweet; preparation of each drink will take time. Note that only 12 oz is served if you are enjoying your drink on site; otherwise, 16 oz is available. The space is bright and cozy with some seating, and there's ample parking in the lot. Note that the entrance is in the back, where it says Triumph Law. +watered down drinks +carrot cake syrup +friendly staff & service +lot available read more

Was SOO excited to try this place after seeing so much hype all over social media. I've heard amazing things about carrot cake matcha especially. Unfortunately, I didn't think the matcha was anything to write home about. The ratio of matcha powder to water seemed off for the kyoto matcha latte- a bit too watery. Also, $7.50 post tax for a 12 oz matcha latte (not a specialty, regular matcha) is a bit too steep in my opinion. Maybe the hype is due to the aesthetics, because I do agree that the ambiance and vibe of the place are amazing. But if we're strictly talking matcha, it's honestly nothing special and the hype may come from the fact that NOVA lacks good matcha spots. read more

Kin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

I loved KIN so much! I felt like I walked straight into Japanese cafe. The vibes were very relaxing and I loved all the wood and little decorations they included. I can tell it's meant to be very homey vibes with the lamps and vinyls! The girls that were working were also so sweet and allowed our dog to stop in as well which was so nice. The star of the show, the matchas. We got one regular matcha latte which had oat milk to have a baseline and then got one banana matcha latte. We loved both of them so much. The matcha is clearly high quality so you're not going to like it if you like American matcha which is more lightly colored and less bitter. Japanese matcha is bold and these drinks did not disappoint. The banana matcha latte was sweet while the matcha latte was less sweet. When I come back I will be back for the matcha latte :) read more

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I had enough share of overrated matchas but this was not one of them. It was a small parking lot but upon entering it felt like someone's apartment, felt like a tight knit area. I ordered the carrot cake matcha as well as banana bread and both were delicious. Banana bread felt like it was fresh from the oven. For the carrot cake matcha, it felt creamy and had the subtle taste of carrot which was interesting but very flavorful. There were 12oz and 16oz and I liked that you can upgrade for only 0.50 cents more. The drink was good and didn't feel watered down and had flavor, overall would come back but note that there will be a wait. read more

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I think this café is owned by a Korean owner because it has a very similar atmosphere to cafés in Korea. I was a little disappointed because they told me they didn't have any bread when I visited. I asked if they sold pastries, and they simply said they didn't have any. At first, I thought they just didn't sell them since there weren't any on the menu, but later I found photos showing that they normally do have pastries. It would have been nice if they had explained that they were just sold out for the day. The café itself is quite small, so seating is very limited. It's also not a good place to work on a laptop. However, if you're just looking for a coffee to go, I would definitely recommend this café. The drinks were good, and it's a nice spot for takeout. read more

Kin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

The place interior design are really cute, Japanese style and cozy but spacey with tables for dine in. They only specialized in matcha with limited items on the menu which is good. Their banana cheesecake is so delicious! Not too sweet, how I like my dessert to be, and you have that taste of banana as well. Their carrot cake matcha is good too, I asked for less sweet and it came out perfect! Would come back again. read more

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We went on a wednesday morning around 8:30am and there were only a few people inside. There's plenty of parking at the back and plenty of seats for groups and pairs. There is a washroom available for customers. We ordered the banana pudding latte and the biscuit latte. The service was quick and we didn't wait too long for our drinks to be ready. The banana flavor was subtle since it's from the cold foam but the latte was still tasty. The biscuit latte was also good. I will definitely come back to try their espresso tonic when I'm back in the area. read more

Kin - banana pudding latte (left) biscuit latte (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Yummmmm. Heard so many great things about this place and I was so glad I was able to check it out! Smaller parking lot, but right in the heart of downtown vienna. I went on a sunday morning and it was very busy. The line moved pretty quickly. We got the banana latte and kyoto matcha. Both good. I thought the banana flavor was not too strong and the matcha was very smooth. It is a bit more expensive for the size in my opinion (12 oz) but still good quality. Decent amount of seating inside but does give basement vibes. read more

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Tucked in a small unassuming location but clean and bright inside! The menu had a variety of standard coffee and matcha drinks with fun specialties. I got the carrot cake matcha with a slice of banana bread and both were 10/10! Will definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

Kin - Carrot Cake Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Kin Espresso Matcha was a decent experience overall, but it felt a little pricey for what you get. I tried the matcha yuzu and enjoyed the matcha itself, but I was hoping for a stronger, brighter yuzu flavor. The citrus notes were pretty subtle and got a little lost in the drink. It was still refreshing and enjoyable, but a more noticeable balance of yuzu would have made it stand out more and feel worth the price. read more

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Very quaint coffee shop in Vienna that has a fun selection of lattes served up with delicious espresso! The drinks were very tasty and the service was fast, and friendly. I will definitely come back to try seasonal drinks. Banana pudding latte was delicious read more

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Very beautiful matcha, a deep rich green. However for a banana pudding matcha I didn't taste any banana or pudding flavor, besides some wafers sitting on the bottom at the end. You can tell that the matcha is high quality, it's quality matcha without much sweetness or flavoring. Was about $7. read more

Great cafe to bring your laptop to get some work done. The banana bread is very mid like the taste is exactly what you can make at home. Would recommend trying out the banana pudding matcha ! read more

Kin - Banana pudding matcha and banana bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Such a cozy and aesthetic spot tucked away in Vienna! They make arguably the best matcha--traditionally, with a chasen--and have a bunch of specialty matcha drinks and desserts alongside a standard unsweetened latte. Although it can get pretty packed the team works fast and the drinks are definitely worth the wait:) read more

i loved it! the matcha here is so rich and smooth, definitely made with love. my boyfriend got the banana pudding latte but i personally preferred my carrot cake matcha, much more rich in flavorrr! they played the best kr&b and khh and the vibes of the place is so calming. perfect place to study. 2 drinks and cheesecake got my total to $25! read more

Sick of places asking for high tips and their employees look at the screen until you select, and then all they're doing is their normal job of making the drink. The drinks were ok but ok but too sweet. Good ambiance. AMBIANCE: good, a fair amount of seating and nice wooden decor. Wish people wouldn't hog an entire table for themselves though. DRINKS: got the carrot cake and matcha. Both were good and matcha had actual matcha flavor but they were way too sweet. Could get less sweet next time. Too much ice too. COST: drives me crazy that places like these ask for tip when we have to go get our own food and wait for our own seats and there's nearly no interaction with any employee until you order. What are we tipping you for? For your basic job of making a drink??? If you start your ask at 5 or 10%, maybe that would make sense. But your employees stand there and watch the tip amount. What does this signal? That if we don't tip, they might not do a good job? We have to supplement their pay? This is so ridiculous. The drinks are already costly, over $7.50 per drink, and then on top we have to tip. read more

Don't buy into the promotional hype--this is a 3/5 at best. The matcha is mediocre (not an authentic Japanese-owned shop) and the quality is lacking. The espresso beans in the latte tasted burnt and were super harsh on the throat. Definitely not worth traveling more than 1 mile for. read more

Lack of customer service. Treat different than others whatever reason. Do they even know what's OMOTENASHI means?!?! It's Japanese copy cat cafe. So I guess not lol People probably never drink JAPANESE MATCHA before?!?! Drink is nothing special. Definitely not using Japanese matcha. read more

Excellent service and a great menu. All the drinks are awesome and the toasted bagel was a nice addition. I will definitely return.

Incredible chai!!!!! Lots of seating and a great atmosphere inside. so happy they're in Vienna now, I will definitely be getting my chai lattes from here read more