In my opinion, Mako Matcha Mill has the best matcha in Portland. I haven't tried it all but I've tried a good amount and this stuff is so tasty, whether hot or iced or flavored or not. Their soft serve is great too. This matcha gives a caffeine kick in the way my daily multiple cups of coffee don't (don't judge me). I also appreciate that they try to educate the customer on where the matcha comes from, how they mill it, what grade it is, etc. I love the interior - from the quality wood furniture to the beautiful natural fabrics hanging from the ceiling to the murals to the rotating artist features. Yes, they do get very busy, but they keep the drinks coming out pretty darn quick for a drink that is hand-whisked every time. I also love their partnership with Masu upstairs to sell small bites. It's always great to see local businesses collaborating! read more

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I'm super disappointed because on my first sip there was something super hard in my matcha latte! It was either plastic or I'm not sure if they didn't grind the matcha fine enough? My throat was hurting for an hour after drinking it. Inside was nice though and spacious seating. Would've been a cool vibe to sit there and hang out with friends if the matcha didn't have something hard in it read more

I got an Earl Grey matcha latte with oat milk. My drink was not sweetened I think or the earl Grey syrup was not enough and I had to add 2 squeezes of the simple syrup. Nice of them to have on the side, but if I am getting a drink with syrup in it I hope it would be enough. I want to try their other drinks and give it another try. There's some seating inside and you can sit in front of the baristas and watch them make drinks. My friends enjoyed the strawberry matcha and blueberry matcha. read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Earl grey - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

2.5-3/5 Gave another shot and while Mako Matcha Mill will not become my go to matcha spot I do think that my drink this time was much better. I got the coconut matcha cloud and thought the sweetness was much improved, but the regular matcha powder that they use for their non-premium matcha drinks continues to have a strange stale taste but it could be the coconut water they use as well. read more

I loved mako matcha mill!! From the cutest interior to the most delicious cream top matcha latte. It was so creamy, just the amount of sweet, and a large portion size. The line went super quick and service was also super fast. Highly recommend this somewhat hidden gem! read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I just left and I'm already excited to go back. The space is beautiful and calm with some comfortable chairs and flat benches. The tea maker was friendly and helpful. I ordered the strawberry cheesecake matcha latte and they said it's one of the most popular flavors. It's beautifully layered and I like that you can taste the components separately if you want or immediately stir it all together for a fixed flavor profile. The cheesecake layer on top had a natural flavor with a creamy finish. The matcha was bright and earthy. The strawberry was also natural with a mild to medium sweetness. The sweetness was well balanced and there's simple syrup for those who prefer a more sweet drink. I'll be back to try some Kill Green matcha blends for a pure matcha experience, but I will definitely order more flavored matchas in the future. read more

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Stopped by early Saturday morning on a vacation with friends, and the matcha was worth it! The staff were friendly, helpful, and chatty. I enjoyed my Jasmine Matcha Latte, and the jasmine was quite subtle, coming out more towards the last half of the drink. My friends also enjoyed their drinks here! The shop is nice and cozy, with cute decoration, impressive monstera plants, and nice seating. Because we arrived soon after opening, the prepared food they sell like Sandos hadn't arrived yet, but I won't hold that against them. read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Jasmine Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Confession time: I have started planning my way in and out of Portland so that I can purposely stop by Mako and get my dose of Coconut Cloud. Once you try their freshly milled matcha you will understand why! And why my Yelp profile photo now features Mako. Plus their staff make the process fast and easy for ordering so you can make a quick stop without diverting from your plans too much. read more

We stopped by for Macha latte. Nice little store with lots of people. Decoration is nice to look around while wait in line. They have lots to choose from. We had iced coconut cloud which was smooth and tasty. The Type 2 macha latte from kill green menu (competition grade which is available only at Mako) was delicious! No wonder this place is packed. read more

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honestly, an amazing price point and great size options for their matcha drink. they also seem to make their own syrup as well and have a nice drink variety on menu! however.... they do have a heavy hand and make the drinks TOO sweet for me which is a shame im a big fan of jasmine matcha drinks in general and picked that drink up here. good drink and color but a tad too much sweetner used in my opinion. very affordable drink tho read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

There's a handful of really good matcha places in Portland, but this one is my favorite. The staff is very knowledgeable and they bring their own mill to the business so that you can have choice premium tea milled right before your very eyes. The staff here are very friendly, and the prices are very affordable (though if you are a true head, you can go buck wild with some of the best in the world straight from the motherland in Japan). Everybody there is so nice and friendly and even though you gotta go into downtown Portland to get it, it's well worth it. Take it from someone who loves matcha and drinks it every single day. This place is top-notch and has something for everybody, including specialty cold foam drinks, inventive creations, and their own soft serve machine with rotating flavors. read more

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Hands down the best matcha cafe in Portland I have had so far! The matcha is premium quality, I mean look at that shade of green! Their flavors are lovely without overpowering the matcha itself. Some of the best matcha soft serve that I have ever had was from Mako. The staff is all very friendly and the vibes inside the cafe are good for catching up with friends. Maybe not a study space if you're into that though. Overall, great spot :) read more

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Lovely experience at Mako Matcha Mill! The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and I really enjoyed learning more about their matcha. I had a matcha latte that was balanced + smooth. I ended up grabbing a tin of their matcha that was milled in Oregon to take back home with me. Definitely one of my favorite matcha stops in PDX! read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Matcha is well priced, but you get what you pay for in my opinion. Sweetness level of matchas are very inconsistent. Matcha coconut was almost sickeningly sweet while the blueberry matcha was almost bitter. The matcha flavor profile is very mild and due to lacking the richness, it is easily overpowered by any flavor that is added. read more

Mako Matcha Mill - mango coconut matcha, blueberry matcha, ube matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Quick service. It seems like a great place to study and hangout. I've been heard a few times now and noticed that it has always been packed! The prices are low compared to other matcha shops in Portland. I got the mango matcha last time I went and it bit too sweet for my tasting. USA-leaves grown! read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Mango matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place was so cute. I tried the strawberry cheesecake cake matcha and I give it a 7/10. The absolute STAR of the show which is not pictured here is the mochi they sell at the register. It's like a mango flavored small little pack of it that I brought back with me to California and I can't stop thinking about it. read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This newly opened matcha shop might just be a favorite for me! Although parking is a bit annoying as it is in downtown Portland, this cozy shop is a great spot to chat with a friend or get some work done. Their menu has some of the most affordable prices that I've seen and not only do they offer matcha, but they also offer teas and hojicha as well. They also have a variety of syrups to customize your drink and the option to switch to a milk alternative (oat) comes at no added cost. I got their matcha latte with jasmine syrup while my friend got their strawberry latte. Both were delicious but I thought the strawberry was better as the jasmine wasn't very fragrant (it was just sweet). Nonetheless, it was amazing and I would definitely come back. read more

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An awesome new matcha spot! Inside is super pretty and cozy. They curated their space very well. I especially love the counter seats where you can watch the baristas in action. They have a rotating menu with fun syrups and cold foam. We tried the Match Latte and Latte with Ube Syrup. I honestly liked the Latte with Ube more than I thought! Perfectly creamy and sweet. The Matcha was alright to me, maybe it'd be better hot and with some sweetness. The Spam Musubi was a nice snack with our drinks. Prices were good as well. Would come back to try more! read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I've been back several times since the soft opening and the experience always gets better. I like seeing the new decor that populates the shelves. It's also nice to see all the baristas behind the bar getting a hang of things. The matchas here compared to many other Portland spots is STRONG. This is perfect for me because I always could use the extra caffeine but if that's not your preference it might taste off to you. Also -- still don't know if they're serving their in-house milled matcha yet, so staying tuned for that. Matcha w/ strawberry syrup: 5/5. Great viscosity. I like my fruit syrups more jam-like and Mako's mixes well in the drink. read more

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Busy, but the store is cute if you can find a spot to sit. It's kind of weird that matcha has finally exploded like boba and other fads in Portland. If you get a matcha, it's really easy to make your own at home and so much more cost effective - but at least here they mill their own and have different blends to try. I dropped in to check it out and get matcha strawberry soft serve. The ice cream was good - not super sweet - but it could have benefited from more matcha to be a darker green. Their drinks did look like they had plenty of matcha. Between milk, syrups and cold foams, a 12 oz drink could run anywhere between $5-8. Soft serve was $6.70. read more

the inside is absolutely gorgeous here especially with the green granite table top with the floral features surround the matcha mill!! and the staff are so kind and sweet i love them!! my matcha was refreshing and the spam musubi was such a yummy breakfast!!! read more

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Got the Jasmine matcha and it was pretty good ! I appreciated that the Jasmine did not outshine the matcha (like many places do). It was the perfect sweetness and for a good price ! I think the matcha flavor could've been stronger but I can't wait to give this place and their other drinks more tries !! read more

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Cute and spacious cafe nestled in downtown portland with beautiful wooden decor. We came about a week after opening on Sat, waited about 40 mins. Decent line but moved fast enough. A small 12oz matcha latte is $4 and large 20oz is $6. They use 4g matcha for small and 7g for large. We got the regular matcha latte and jasmine matcha latte. The only difference is the jasmine syrup! DEFINITELY get the jasmine matcha - it adds a subtle floral jasmine flavor that complements the matcha well. For the matcha itself, it has a lovely grassy with just the right amount of light bitterness to cut through the milk. The price is so affordable and refreshing for this day and age considering they mill their own matcha in store!! I'm not sure if there's any other matcha cafes in the US that mill their own matcha.They also hand whisk EACH drink instead of batching! This is my new fav matcha spot. Even though it's all the way in downtown, it's worth the drive and the wait. read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Mako Matcha Mill is in a pre-opening phase today. The menu is small to start and varies by day. But that does not mean that Portland's tea lovers are not trying it out! Matcha is the rage today in the US resulting in limited supplies from Japan and price fluctuations. What is unique about Mako is they are grinding their own matcha right in the cafe. They bid in Japan for tea, and source tea from a farm in Salem. That comes to a large mill built into the counter grinding the tea leaves to ultra-fine powder. From there it is made into your drink! Right now they have hot, cold, sweetened, unsweetened, dairy, non-dairy drinks they can make, and affogatos. The affogato has a few ice cream choices and with matcha or espresso poured over. They just received some tea for brewing too. Onigiri is available made by Masu upstairs. The interior is architecturally designed by Liminal Shift in mahogany, steel, and a beautiful green stone counter. Comfortable chairs. I've really been enjoying talking to the owners and staff. They are probably the most knowledgable people in Portland about matcha supply and processing. Today they are not providing a rainbow of flavored matcha lattes. Give them some time to unfold what they will ultimately be! read more

The day of the soft opening there weren't many people there. The matcha was only $2.00 and another $1.00 if you wanted frothy cream on top. They even offered a complimentary tea flight. It was spectacular. A few days later there was a huge line so we skipped it. A week later we were back and the line inside was short. They were still serving a limited menu. I got their regular iced matcha with oat milk and cream. The vibe is very trendy and clamoring with loud conversation. The aesthetic is simple and serene in quite a juxtaposition to the loud atmosphere. There is plenty of seating so go get your matcha on. 2026 - Review # 8 read more

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Pretty convenient place to get matcha drinks and soft serve in the downtown Portland area. The matcha with mango swirl was a refreshing treat after lunch. read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This matcha was amazing! I tried the mango matcha and it was perfectly sweet and very refreshing. The line moved quickly, and the actual store was very pleasant with some seating. The staff were also very kind in helping to explain what was in the different drinks. read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Mango matcha and taro matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Nice ambiance, free wifi, bathroom, seats and tables. Service was fast and nice as well. Matcha was quite good, but the Matcha Jasmine Latte I got does not have any jasmine taste or fragrance at all. I'll just get a matcha latte next time. read more

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my first stop on this trip to pdx was Mako Matcha Mill!! Verdict: best matcha i've ever had so far!! everyone in portland is so nice and the baristas were so fun and chatty, complimented my vintage green bag (made me super happy cos i love this bag so much lol) and even remembered me from my bag when i came back a couple of days later. Interior is soo cute and modern with natural accents. Both times I went it was pretty busy but my order was taken and also made pretty fast. The vibes from the employees is very positive I ordered a regular matcha latte with oat milk and simple syrup. A really good, classic order and the matcha had a strong flavor that blended well with the oat milk! They use Califia i think which is the best oat milk in my opinion lol. Menu is still small and it seems like it changes every day? Not sure but they do have a variety of options for milk and sweetener (jasmine, ube, blueberry, etc). When I come back in September, i'd like to try a matcha latte with a jasmine sweetener! read more

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I had one of their special drink of the day. The carrot cake matcha. It had carrot juice and topped with crumbles. It was a nice, light and refreshing drink. I really enjoyed it. The place was busy and had a line, but it went pretty fast with the super nice and speedy matcha mixers. read more

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Love their matcha and the different types of quality they offer! I wish in the high quality matcha you can add syrup flavors but they do leave out a syrup bottle to add on your own. All of the matcha we got were good, reasonably price. The staff were so helpful explaining the difference on their menu and there's plenty of seating inside this small shop. read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We stopped by during their soft opening after hearing that they were finally opening and wanted to check it out. It was pretty busy, but the space felt cozy and the staff were friendly and patient while getting everything figured out! We ordered a matcha latte with oat milk and a matcha latte with whole milk. The matcha leans more grassy and earthy with light umami flavor so it's great if you like a stronger matcha taste. I'd suggest going half sweet if you really want to taste the matcha flavor, but full sweet is great for those who prefer something sweeter and smoother. Nice little spot to relax, catch up with friends, or grab a drink while walking around the area. I'm excited to check it out again in the near future to try the rest of their menu. Definitely worth a visit if you're a matcha fan! read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Matcha latte with oat milk and matcha latte with whole milk. Larger size! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Love, love, love this place. The employees were well-hired - all friendly and helpful. The matcha is exceptional and hand-whisked to each order. It's also somehow the cheapest matcha you'll find in town. The optional add-ins are also great if you have a sweet tooth. I also love the musubi they carry, which is prepared upstairs at Masu. My only negative feedback for the team is regarding cleanliness. The windows are often smudgy. Sometimes the tables have food debris on them. And the bathroom could use more routine checks for TP, soap and general tidiness. I will keep going here as long as the matcha is fresh and the employees are kind! read more

MAKO MATCHA MILL 5/5 I love this place so much that I have to stop myself going multiple times in one day The owners really pride their matcha grown and made entirely in the USA - Salem, OR to be exact! Inside they have a milling machine so you can watch them make matcha powder in real time, it's as fresh as it gets. Their flavor combos are fantastic and fun too! My favorite is either the mango sticky rice or the hojicha w/ jasmine On top of everything else their prices are UNBEATABLE!!! $5 for a matcha latte in this economy is basically a steal!!!! They also have food items for Masu sushi like their egg sandos, musubis, and confectioneries from local bakers! Price: $5-7 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Parking: Street, lot, and store front parking available! Store Capacity: 49 read more

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High quality matcha with friendly, wonderful staff. The whole experience was top notch! read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Enjoying some amazing grown in the US matcha! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This spot is great! I loved the matcha which was so beautifully light and floral just like spring dew. It's fun watching the grinder do its thing. I thought the prices were excellent as well. Don't be dissuaded by the line, it moves fast, though you might need to wait a bit for your beverage. I just think of it as a privilege to have fresh ground matcha in the morning. read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Fresh ground action! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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It's so wonderful to see how high the matcha bar has increased in Portland compared to just a few years ago, where almost every matcha I ordered was 95% milk or incredibly bitter. I hope people who've previously had bad matcha experiences or think they don't like matcha can give Mako a try because I'll definitely change some minds - and even if you still aren't down with matcha, there's plenty of other great tea options to please! read more

Mako Matcha Mill - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Really great matcha drinks, sitting area, and service. Homemade strawberry-matcha ice cream was tasty! Cappuccino was good for a matcha shop read more

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Mako Matcha Mill has quickly become one of my favorite spots! My go-to order is the iced matcha with jasmine syrup--such a classic. The matcha is always smooth, flavorful, and consistently well made. The prices are great, and one thing I really appreciate is their hours. They're open early enough for me to grab a matcha before my shift at work, but also open later than many other coffee and matcha shops. It's become my reliable stop whenever I need a pick-me-up. Another huge plus is how dog-friendly they are. They warmly welcomed my pug, Tater, which made the experience even better. The staff are always kind and welcoming, and the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. If you're looking for high-quality matcha, reasonable prices, great hours, and a dog-friendly environment, I highly recommend Mako Matcha Mill! read more

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Some of you will get the very marked Black Pink Jisoo reference of "not bad but not good", but that is the exact sense that I got at Mako Matcha Mill. I have been so intrigued by this spot and wanted to try it for weeks, but frankly gave it some time for the rip roaring lines to die down. Swung by on a Saturday around 1:00 pm and was still met with ~10ish person line that moved...slower than anticipated. I was getting a bit antsy because drinks also seemed to be coming out at a slower pace as a lot of the people sitting down didn't have drinks yet. We were hoping to get somewhere else before 2 so it made me a bit nervous, but thankfully worked out okay overall. There is a handwritten white board menu when you walk in which I took a pic of to peruse and a projected menu behind the counter. I grabbed a matcha with simple syrup and the regular foam whereas my partner got a matcha with jasmine syrup and regular foam. Price wise came out to about $11 which in this day and age IS cheap for 2 drinks so kudos right there. We were able to snag the seats by the window while we waited for our drinks and they came out randomly spaced with his drink coming out 10 min before mine; took about ~20 min total. Flavor wise, they were both good, but I almost felt like they tasted a tad...on the watery side. The interior is cute, but cannot accommodate a ton of people; gets crowded quickly so plan accordingly. The wait can be variable depending on the crowd but alas that's the price you pay for the art of matcha whisking by hand. Price point is honestly great, but I'm not convinced that this is my fave matcha spot in town just yet. read more