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    La Matcha Cafe

    4.7 (119 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
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    Mango matcha
    Claire C.

    I work upstairs and this cafe has everything you could possibly want and need. Breakfast foods, coffee, boba, sandwiches, and desserts. Service is always quick and the ladies who work there are extremely nice. The mochi muffins are AMAZING. The chicken pesto is my favorite. You can't go wrong with any of the smoothies, boba, or coffee. Boba is a bit on the sweet side so I always ask for less sugar and they're able to accommodate me. So happy to have them in the building!

    Strawberry Matcha Latte
    Alyssa B.

    I had to come back after the recent yelp experience with them! I walked in after a doctors appointment nearby and just had to come back for their strawberry matcha latte. They are so sweet, I took a long time deciding what sandwich I wanted. Everything is super homey and cute, I would love to come and study there sometime. Definitely coming back for more :) My order: Strawberry Matcha Latte w Oat - This is one of the best matcha latte's I've ever had, because the quality is so good. Turkey Cranberry Sandwich - At first I thought it was small for the price but then my first bite of it made it make sense. It's actually so good and the bread was so crunchy! Chocolate Chip Cookie - Thin crispy and super buttery, really good!

    Turkey Pesto Sandwich ($11.49)
    Alden C.

    La Matche Cafe is another hidden gem as it is relatively hard to notice when passing by as it is accross the street from Burlingame Plaza and it is located at the Peninsula Life Science Center on the lobby floor. I had a great experience coming here and the owner and the team are super friendly. They opened before the pandemic and have been serving workers nearby for years. The inside is small, but it's very cozy and has some seating available. Their matcha lattes and sandwiches were really good. They pride themselves on using fresh ingredients/fruit and not using powder. The Iced Matcha Latte ($6) was something I had to try especially when it is part of their name, but it did not dissapoint. This is definitely better matcha than any other shop in the area. It had just the right amount of sweetness and you can taste the matcha flavor. I had to pace myself and not drink it too fast because it was so good. I got mine with Oatmilk and you can also add lychee or boba as well. I got to try the Turkey Pesto Sandwich ($11.49) and Ultimate Club Sandwich ($12.49). Both were great sandwiches although I give the edge to the Turkey Pesto because I love pesto and all the ingredients were so fresh. If you are in Millbrae or Burlingame then I recommend coming here for a drink or sandwiches/salads. Parking can be a little challenging, but I think it is worth the trip here regardless.

    Nancy C.

    Quick take: order in advance Rookie move on the first visit. We ordered in person at the counter. Must order in advance. Especially, around the lunch hour. They are extremely busy with a small staff. Avocado smoothie was good. It tasted like avocado. Also ordered a Strawberry matcha latte. Also pretty good. The pulled pork sandwich was very tasty. I would order that again. The grilled chicken sandwich wasn't as good as the pulled pork sandwich. Probably order it on different days or don't mix. Grilled chicken sandwich would have been good if I didn't have a taste of the pulled pork sandwich. I checked in on Yelp for a free matcha strawberry macaron.

    Mehrnaz H.

    If you don't know you are looking for this place, you won't come across it!! It is on a narrow side road in the lobby of an office building and seems it mostly caters to those in workforce in the area. I was driving home and was in the mood for some matcha latte and La Matcha Cafe was a minute away, had great YELP reviews and also the name was enough for me to try them!! There was the coffee irking lunch crowd waiting for their to-go meals and there was me ordering my latte. The place is very small and has two tables for dining in and a few bar stools by the windows. The rest is just the kitchen, counter and some fridge for drinks. My latte was well prepared but could have used more of the matcha flavor/powder. Service was fast and the shop is clean.

    Easter Macarons
    Mike M.

    If you are in San Francisco and want a fun desert you should drop by to La Matcha Cafe. We picked up some macarons for Easter. I could not resist getting the bunny and chick ones. The services was fast and courteous. Next time I am in the area and need sweets, I am coming back to here.

    Croissant with ham. Thai Iced Tea (free with Yelp check-in)
    Christine L.

    Check-in on Yelp for free Thai ice tea but it was a small cup with a lot of ice. If I had known I would have just ordered a full size matcha. Croissant sandwich with ham - was pretty good but nothing too special I'd go out of my way for. Parking was confusing at first as a lot of spots say reserved but the parking along the street is free for 2 hours.

    mochi muffins (chocolate, ube, matcha)
    Jessica H.

    Yum! They are a small little cafe inside a business building (so it is a little tricky to spot). I had their ultimate club sandwich on dutch crunch and it was tasty! It was a little small for the price, but the flavor was quite nice. I found the bread to be fresh and nicely textured (the dutch crunch was soft yet crunchy from the outside bits). Nice combination of meats (ham, turkey, bacon) plus avocado! Their mochi muffins are cute; very squishy texture. I liked their chocolate one the best.

    strawberry matcha macaron
    Yoojin S.

    After visiting the doctor nearby, this is the perfect treat after! It's located in an office building but it's right at the entrance so it's quite accessible. Free parking all aligned on the street. More of a to-go place. I had a large matcha with oat milk. Too many places have either weak or weirdly floral matcha. Not this place, this is good solid matcha! Their strawberry matcha combo is delightful and well-balanced as well. Ok going with the theme of strawberry matcha... the macaron version is well made! Creamy with strong matcha flavor. They also have mochi muffins which are fantastic as well as sandwiches. Small shop with lots of great options!

    Mango Matcha Oat Latté! I love you very matcha...
    Eric R.

    "Morning sun, The scent of Burlingame trees, Velvety green foam kisses my lips." - Haiku Mmk. If you're not familiar with the South Bay Peninsula, you'll probably walk around a few circles, before finding La Matcha Cafe tucked oddly in the lobby of a medical (or similar) building. However, don't let the lack of ambiance fool you - it's still worth! I was in the South Bay jonesing for Matcha when La Matcha Cafe in Burlingame popped on my radar! The curious cat that I am was intrigued by the perfect ratings and the Japanese "Matcha" in it's name. What I didn't know is that it's located inside a lobby of a big building lol. Free parking on premises so no worries, but I then found myself circling 2 1/2 times trying to find the La Matcha Cafe door lol. Instead of looking for an entrance I found following the signs more useful. Finally finding La Matcha Cafe inside the sterile lobby, near the elevators, is when I enter to a rather charming spot with warm decor and just enough seating. The two young ladies, who I also believe are the owners, greeted me as I order the Mango Matcha Oat Latté! The price point seemed a tad steep, especially not being in the city, but hey let's just do it! After a short couple of minutes my Mango Matcha Oat Latté is ready! After a couple of mandatory influencer pics... I take my first sips mmm. Definitely hit the spot! The Matcha mingling perfectly with the Mango purée, the Oat a nice balance to a wonderful drink! In the end, I would recommend La Matcha Cafe if in the Burlingame/San Mateo area. However, I would be lying to say it's worth a special trip from the city. Overall, the owners were pleasant, the drink delicious (tho on the pricier side), the vibe.. well... hey you're in a medical building in Burlingame! Solid 4-stars visit! I'll get back to writing Haiku. I love you very Matcha...

    Sign outside of building
    Lynnelle E.

    I had breakfast nearby and was looking for a good dessert spot and found this. I saw the picture of the Easter macarons and wanted to possibly get it. It's definitely cute but a little pricey. I get it takes time to make it, but I didn't really have anyone to give it to that can appreciate it. This place was a little hard to find. It's located in a medical building. The only way I knew where it was, there was a sign outside of the building. The store itself is nice, I'm guessing they haven't been there that long? Decor is nice. I just felt like it was a little cramped. I could see a bunch of containers and boxes, that's all. I came shortly after they opened. One of the ladies who took my order was super nice. I didn't get her name, but my guess is she's one of the owners. She was definitely helpful in helping me decide what to order. I ordered: 1. Mango matcha latte - I was surprised that it had real mango bits in it. Once mixed together, you can taste the mango and matcha separately, but it was the perfect blend. It's not super sweet, but you can still taste the mango with the matcha. 2. Mochi muffins flavors (in order that I like and highly recommend). These were still nice and warm when I purchased it. #1. Strawberry matcha - Has bits of fresh strawberry. Perfect balance of tart and sweet. Consistency of the muffin was light and couldn't get enough of it. It wasn't #2. Pandan- Lightly sweet but didn't have a significant taste. #3. Almond sesame - This was good. It just had a strong almond taste. I wasn't really a fan. 3. Macarons (in order that I liked and highly recommend) #1. Matcha Strawberry - my new favorite. Sad, I only got one. It was light and not overly sweet like you would get sick of it at most places. Just like the lady said. #2. Strawberry - I typically go for chocolate first, but this strawberry was tasty. It wasn't the artificial nesquik strawberry flavor, but it was way better if that makes sense. #3. Chocolate - Creamy and not overly decadent or rich #4. Oreo - to be honest, it was ok. Sometimes, I feel that oreo gets played out with so many things nowadays. I couldn't taste it. #5. Can't recall flavor #6. Almond- just like the mochi muffins, strong flavor just not for me. I definitely want to come back and try the sandwiches and other dessert items. Super surprised they had utz chips, I've only found them in the East coast.

    Cathrin P C.

    I had high hopes for this cafe and really thought this was a neighborhood hidden gem based on the solid 5 star reviews. Unfortunately it did not live up to the hype. From the looks of it, they basically buy everything from Business Costco and make simple items. I can make the same croissant sandwiches at home. I did try the mochi muffins and got a good sampling of all their available flavors. They're quite expensive $14 for 4 and each muffin was pretty small. I also waited a really long time for them and it sounded like they were already premade from awhile back and they just reheated for me. La Matcha is a very small cafe tucked away inside a business building on the other side of a big shopping plaza on El Camino. It doesn't get a whole lot of foot traffic so I imagine the only people who visit there must work on the same block and go there for convenience.

    The Chef's Special (not on the menu)
    Micah K.

    La Matcha is a hidden gem! I did not find out about them until this year but since then, I've become a regular for their drinks and sandwiches. First off, the service is great. The ladies that run the place are very accommodating and friendly. Sometimes, there's a big rush around lunch so they will tell you an approximate time for when your order is ready. Second, I think any drink that they make is great. I usually get a strawberry banana smoothie (they even do less sugar) or an iced mocha but their passion fruit mixed tea is also delicious. Lastly, their sandwiches are well balanced and hit the spot. Specifically, I like to get the Ultimate Club with extra meat. If you have enough room, I highly recommend the mochi muffins for dessert There isn't a lot of seating but it is what you'd expect for a cafe. If you are craving a nice sandwich or a caffeine boost, give La Matcha a shot!

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    Thanks for your kind words and glad you enjoy our food. See you soon!

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    Great, honest food and service. Loves the drinks and food. Mocha, Matcha Latte, Veggie Burger, Mochi Muffin all delicious

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    I love their black milk tea, mochi bites, and macarons! Always consistent with taste and quality.

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    I was eating next door on a Sunday afternoon and saw lots of people going in and coming out with…read moredelicious looking matcha drinks. I watched their reactions when taking the first sip, it was a lot of head nodding and thumbs upping to their friends so I felt like I had to go in and try for myself. Went in and ordered an earl gray matcha and my partner ordered a passion mango tea w boba. The matcha & the passion fruit was so good! The boba was chewy and sweet. I would definitely recommend coming and trying! I really wanted to try their strawberry matcha but I'm always so skeptical (I have trust issues w bad strawb matchas) but the earl gray was good, so maybe I'll try next visit. The interior was nice, menu was straight forward on the wall and on the check out table -- only thing is the description of the drinks weren't shown on the menus until you're on the self check out kiosk. I was curious about the sunny side up matcha thinking it was made with real egg yolk (which I thought kinda weird?) but the kiosk said that it was mango. You didn't really talk to staff at all & the drinks came out pretty fast! Would come back again.

    Inconsistent spot. My first visit was on 6/3, and I ordered the matcha einspanner--it was honestly…read moreone of the worst matchas I've had. I later found out they closed that same day due to some kind of sewage/health inspection issue, so I decided to give them another chance after they reopened, especially since friends recommended their other locations. My visits since then have definitely been better. My go-to is now the Double Matcha at 50% sweet. It has a strong matcha flavor, is creamy, and is really good when made right. I definitely won't be getting the matcha einspanner again though. The biggest issue is consistency. Not every visit tastes the same, but when it's good, it's good. The shop also sometimes has a noticeable bathroom/cleaning chemical smell, which isn't the most pleasant when you're sitting inside.

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