TLDR: Creamy smooth ice cream with premium quality matcha This is my second time coming to this location and it never fails to impress. I got their vanilla and matcha swirl parfait and it was lovely. The soft serve was creamy and smooth and there were a variety of toppings in it ranging from red bean to mochi to corn flakes on the bottom (which added a nice textural component) to soft pieces of cake to jelly on the bottom (you definitely get a really solid mix of toppings with this parfait that's sure to please anyone!). They also have a variety of really unique ice cream pint flavors available. I didn't end up getting any but I took note of the Lao Gan Ma ice cream flavor that I've been searching for for a while (first saw it on subtle Asian traits). All in all, a really solid dessert spot that you don't want to miss out on! read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Mixed Maiko Special - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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The only reason to come here is NOT for the matcha but for the ube soft serve!!! You're welcome!! I've been wanting an ube soft serve version in Atlanta. It's finally here but limited time. Cause of COVID, no dine. Order at the door. 62/2020 read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Wait in line, no dine in - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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Matcha Cafe Maiko in Gwinnett is a gift from God to us mere mortals. I am so happy I no longer have to wait for a chance to go to Chamblee to get one of these cones anymore. My favorite is the matcha vanilla swirl. You can really taste the matcha and the vanilla is just creamy enough to give the matcha a good balance. Soft serve is so, so good, and it is ridiculous that it is not more popular in the US. The mouth feel is silky smooth and the ice cream melts on contact with your tongue. So good. The cone is SO CRISPY and AIRY. So good with soft serve. Don't be scared if the line looks long! They move extremely quickly and will get you your dessert asap. Would also recommend following them on Instagram to see what special flavors they have (thai tea, milk tea, vietnamese coffee, so many!!) read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Cute dessert chain with very good ice cream. There is plenty of parking by this place and there are ample tables to sit at (including two tables in which you can take off your shoes to sit at). There is also a restroom! We got the maiko special for two and it was just the right amount of ice cream and everything else to share. The mochi that came with it was delicious and the matcha ice cream we opted for was great. read more

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This place has quite a selection. I tried the Matcha Tea Float with Ube Soft serve ice cream . It was delightful. The young lady who works there helped me choose my matcha tea treat. They have pints of different flavors of ice cream as well such as Thai tea, Matcha tea, Ube, Peach, Durian, etc. Please check this place out. You will not be disappointed ! read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Matcha Tea Float with Ube soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

The Softserve is super thick. The Matcha taste is subtle not overly powering or have a fishy seaweed like taste. Topped with corn flakes, mochi balls, cake, red beans and chestnut. The mochi balls would have been better with a red bean glaze as its flavorless alone. Matcha is a very subtle flavor in itself and quickly loosed tastes on ones pallete after half way thru. These desserts are probably enjoyed in a smaller size to maximize taste before the utility dropps off. If you have a friend id get two flavors , then switch half way thru. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Matcha Soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

We went here for a birthday treat, and there were a ton of people, but it still only took about 5 mins to get our ice cream! I got a small cup of matcha vanilla swirl soft serve and it was amazingggggg!!! read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Matcha Vanilla Mix Soft Serve Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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This is their second location in GA, but they actually have more dessert options here which is nice (can never have too many desserts)! Service was good, interior is clean and simple. We ordered the omakase dessert ($20), raindrop cake ($5), and matcha soft serve. The raindrop cake is basically all gelatin, nothing special besides its aesthetic appeal. The omakase tray is a cute concept- gives you a little bit of everything to try, and this is shareable between 2-3 people. The only one I did not choose I ended up enjoying the most which was the black sesame roll cake on the omakase tray, I recommend this! Not too sweet and it has a creamy filling full of black sesame flavor. The soft serve was super matcha-y to the point where it almost tasted bitter to, but I prefer it that way. There's a vanilla soft serve available, so you can swirl the flavors together if you don't like your matcha flavor too strong! read more

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Nice dairy free options. The only downside they don't keep their social media updated. So I can't see what non dairy specials they have

this place is MATCHA PARADISE!!! perfect to go to for matcha lovers~~ Literally everything is matcha or matcha infused. I especially like the soft serve, it tastes so authentic and rich!! The matcha cheesecake and cookie are also good, 10000/10!! :) The only thing I wouldn't really recommend is the Maiko Special. It's a matcha parfait with matcha soft serve as the base and then contains bits of red bean, chestnut, matcha loaf, jelly, cornflakes, and Japanese brown sugar syrup. Honestly, I thought it was wayyy too sweet and there were too many things inside that didn't taste good with the matcha. But if you're okay with all that sweetness and random stuff, then go for it~ read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Maiko Special!!! Comes with matcha, red bean, matcha loaf, mochi, chestnut, cornflakes, jelly, and Japanese brown sugar syrup - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

It was sooooooo good. The matcha soft serve tasted exactly like matcha powder. It was a little bitter so if you expect super sweet I wouldn't get that. They had wintermelon soft serve and the flavor was very eminent. I'd definitely recommend it. They give you little samples too so you can try them read more

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Always so good!! I love getting the Maiko Special or just the cone with match ice cream. Bought matcha from them before and it was also pretty decent matcha read more

I've actually been to Matcha Cafe Maiko (both Doraville and Duluth locations) several times but haven't made a review until now. Recently came for the new matcha dessert omakase menu at the Duluth location (not available at the Doraville location) Matcha crepe cake: great Matcha panna cotta: great Japanese cheese cake: good Hojicha roll cake: great Everything was great and thought it was very cost effective at a price of $20. Drink doesn't come with the omakase and will need to be ordered separately but I was still happy with this. Definitely to share between 2-3 people. Staff was very friendly and pleasant too. read more

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I've been a loyal customer for 4 years visiting the store every weekend and lately the portions of soft serve ice cream is significantly less but the price still the same $5.50 not worth it. read more

Matcha cafe Maiko is located on Pleasant Hill Road in a big shopping center. There is plenty of parking which is good. I love the concept of the cafe and have a love for matcha so I was eager to try this place out. My first time coming here I got the Matcha Vanilla Swirl which is matcha and vanilla soft serve. It was delicious and it has a light taste to it which is refreshing. I enjoy how they offer for a limited time different soft serve flavors such as ube, Thai tea, and horchata. Unfortunately, I didn't make it to try the other flavors. I wish their limited time offers were for a longer period. However, I was able to try the Horchata soft serve and it was delicious! The prices here are reasonable too with the soft serve ice cream in a waffle cone being about $5.00. Also, due to COVID-19 safety procedures, there is no inside dining which I respect that. All in all, this cafe is a great place if you have a sweet tooth and a love for matcha. Give it a try and check it out! read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - For a limited time they offered the Horchata Soft Serve Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

They closed off and set up a register at the entrance. There's two benches outside if you want to sit outside. I got the black sesame in a cup with no toppings. It was pretty good. Very creamy and you can really taste the sesame. Pricey imo. Their service is quick. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Black sesame soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Good matcha location, they have 4 ice cream flavors which I think is more than the other locations in Doraville that have 2.

This place is dangerously addicting! I loved the original location on Buford, but this one is a serious upgrade -- tons of parking, more seating, and most importantly, hojicha lattes and soft serve!! We came here two days in a row for the hojicha and black sesame soft serve -- the flavors are SO good! We also grabbed a matcha/vanilla cone, matcha latte, and a hojicha latte (because why not?) -- and agreed that, even though the matcha latte and soft serve were delicious too, the hojicha ones were so unique and flavorful! MUST TRY! Will definitely be coming here again and again read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Hojicha & black sesame soft serve + matcha & vanilla soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Very satisfying dessert spot. I've never actually been to the one on BUHI just cause it's always so out of the way for me. The desserts are a bit on the pricey side but you get what you pay for. The lady at the counter is very super friendly and will explain everything on the menu if you are a first timer. They also have a variety of other desserts that aren't on the menu! I love panna cotta and they just so happen to have matcha panna cotta. Though I do wish it was colder when I got it.. It wasn't warm but it wasn't really cold enough for me?? I took it home and fridged it and ate it the next day! We've tried the parfait, the cones, and the lattes. Everyone loved everything! We even went two days in a row... read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

If you're craving matcha dessert, this is the place! The matcha and ube soft serves are super tasty. The place was pretty crowded on a Saturday night but the line moved quickly. Would definitely return to try other seasonal flavors! read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Ube on top and matcha below - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Grabbed some matcha soft serve but eating it I came across something small and hard. I pulled it out of my mouth to find a fiber-like material. When I asked the employees about it, one employee immediately responded that the soft serve freezing process makes dried pieces of "fiber". She basically said it was normal and didn't offer to give me a new one. Yeah, even if she did offer, I wouldn't want another one. Ever, actually. If there's an issue with your machines producing fiber like material, you should try to solve it and not past it off. It's not normal for soft serve to have debris in it! read more

The first time I came here was a few days after it first opened in Duluth, Ga. The place was packed and I would think they still get busy almost everyday now. Second time here today and we were the only customers at that time. Service was nice and everything we got was good. read more

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Since coming back from Japan, I have been a huge critic of places that say they have "matcha" styled drinks or desserts but it tends to be a low-quality version that only tastes like sugar water with a hint of matcha. That said, I normally shy away from anything matcha in the states. When Maiko opened I was in the area trying our Yi Feng so I stopped by and got a matcha latte (no sugar, wanted to focus on the match). I was walking out of the door when I took the first sip which quickly turned me around and brought me back in to ask questions. It resembled the matcha I had in Okinawa and of course, I was thrilled to find out that they are using ceremonial Okinawan matcha. Since then, this has been my goto place for anything matcha. I wish the spaces were a bit larger but I've spent quite a few days here working. I feel the Duluth location is still coping with the new machines and traffic - if you don't get there at a good time, you may not get certain items as they tend to sell out. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Matcha latte - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

I love matcha, so this was supposed to be the perfect dessert place to go to. A few things happened that dampened my experience here. We ordered a Maiko Shaved Ice with matcha soft serve, but the cashier accidentally put the wrong order into the register. We didn't notice the issue until we received the wrong dessert. I went to the register to let them know the problem, but they were busy attending to new customers and wouldn't acknowledge me. The cashier and person in the kitchen finally noticed me and apologized for the wrong order, but never refunded me for the more expensive item we were charged for. It took even more time before we received the correct order, still with no refund. They kept serving new customers who were just entering the café, when I had been waiting for them to fix my order for 25 minutes. The matcha soft serve is fantastic, but the customer service is no where near ideal. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Maiko Shaved Ice with Matcha Soft Serve - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

I've been to the Matcha Cafe Maiko in Doraville and saw that they were doing a promotion on Facebook for their soft opening and decided to check this one out today. The ambience was nice and the cashier was lovely! It looked pretty similar to the Doraville location with its wooden walls and decor. The cashier said that the menu here had more variety and flavors, including the hojicha which she explained to be a nuttier, more roasted matcha, similar to an oolong or barley. I ended up getting the classic matcha and it did not disappoint. The matcha flavor is strong and delightful. Despite the cold weather, I will definitely return! read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Menu - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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Service: 5 out 5 The guy at the register saw I was way overwhelmed and he explained the menu. Starting from best seller to new items. Taste: 4 out 5 I got the matcha vanilla swirl in a cone. The vanilla is over powering so I would definitely suggest just getting matcha. The ice cream is really good overall creamy yet not heavy. Atmosphere: 4 out 5 The store is small and not enough seats. We went at 7:30ish and it was pretty packed. We waited 5-10 for seat to open up. The ice cream comes out in less than 5 minutes! We spent about $30. Matcha Almond Milk 2 Vanilla Matcha Swirl 2 Japanese Cheesecake (new item) read more

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If you love matcha then this the place to try. The strong matcha flavor and the creaminess of the soft serve will make your eyes roll to the back of your head. It's soooo good. I haven't tried any other flavors. I want to but then it won't be all matcha. The service was fine. Nothing special. It is a little pricey but once in a while it is such a nice treat! read more

I've been to this location and the Doraville location many times and I've never had a bad experience but the staff tonight was horrible! The man on the register was very dry and rude. I tried to ask him a few times on the sweetness level of the strawberry matcha and he told me he can't answer that lol I asked for a recommendation cause I wanted something new and he said he also can't answer that either? So I ordered 3 different types of drinks. The other two were delicious but the strawberry matcha was a bit off and extremely sweet so I asked Nick for a remake and he looked at me like I insulted his family. I was initially going to ask for less sweetener but it turned into a questionnaire. He started getting all condescending and laughing so I was very confused. He asked if I've been to the Doraville location to which I responded yes and he said if I like their matcha then I should like his matcha too. Which I kept trying to explain that it wasn't the matcha that I wasn't liking it was the flavor itself . He asked me about a 100 questions about the matcha mind you I offered to pay for a new drink cause at that point I didn't even want the strawberry. I didn't ask for a free remake or make a big deal. I kept reiterating that I want to pay for a new one and I just really didn't like the strawberry but this man wouldn't remake the drink without making it into this long questionnaire. Then I felt awkward because some other dude came out from the back and he then started asking me more questions and I was just annoyed at that point. Like dude just let me order my drink and go on my way....If I knew it'd be that hard to get a new drink I would've just left... You would think the matcha powder was coming out of Nicks paychecks with the way he was acting. They ruined this cafe for experience which sucks cause they're pretty good otherwise. read more

matcha latte float with hokkaido milk tea soft serve: the sweetness and toffee flavor from the soft serve complements the matcha well, they're both nutty but the soft serve is a sweeter nutty while the matcha is more earthy. i also tried it with the ube/hokkaido soft serve and it was also great, just that the ube and hokkaido flavors don't come off as strong as they would individually. dango: i think they'd be better if they weren't cold, but i like the texture. the rice cake wasn't too sweet and the glaze added a nice pop. taiyaki: they're so good, the red bean inside has a nice texture contrast and the outside is crunchy while the inside of the dough is soft. read more

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The Matcha latte and the Thai tea with boba was decent, but the large is the side of other boba shop medium and the price is a little high for what you get. Maybe because I seen tons of boba place in NYC that is a lot more affordable. read more

I rarely come up to Duluth these days. I was surprised to see a Match Cafe Maiko here. This location used to be called Lattea. They sold pretty good avocado smoothies--one of my favorites. But now it's replaced with Matcha Cafe Maiko. I think it's a good tradeoff. The space is small. I see it as a pickup and go place, even if there isn't a pandemic. It doesn't seem like a hangout and chill place due to the lack of space. They have a place to put your shoes, even though everyone wears shoes in there. I wonder what the point of that is? Like the name suggests, it serves mostly Matcha based desserts and teas. They have shaved ice, parfais, lattes, frappes, hot teas, soft serve ice creams, and more. Besides matcha selections, they also have Hojicha. I never tried it so I can't comment on what it taste like. I tried their Matcha Latte with Soy Milk. It was your standard iced latte. Unfortunately the tea had a fishy flavor. Why did it have a fishy flavor? Is it the characteristic of the matcha or was it made wrong? I have tried a lot of different matcha teas and lattes over the years at different places. I even went to Matcha Cafe in BuHI, and I don't remember that location having the fishy taste. I don't think matcha should taste like fish. I've tried teas that had a "seaweedy" umami flavor. But this tasted like fish. Perhaps they didn't use the correct temperature water or the humidity or something else have denatured it. I dunno. It wasn't a good cup of matcha latte. You would expect a place with the name "matcha" should nail a basic matcha latte. I like their concept and we need more matcha selections around here. I'll give them 3 stars. read more

Matcha cafe is chain but I'm really impressed with all the flavors of soft serve and the variety of desserts. Some of the flavors include green tea, ube, Thai tea, and black sesame. My favorite is the green tea. It's always consistent & a great pick me up. read more

The Cafe interior carries a more cultural appreciation than other Tea Shops in the area. The enjoyable atmosphere wasn't only eatablished by the layout but also the customer service. The employee that attended to us went above and beyond our expectations by customizing my picky off-menu sugar-free standard of a Hojicha Latte. She made it from scratch instead of using the premade mixture to fulfill my request. She even sampled the drink herself and made me 2 variations to test from to see which one I preferred more. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Cafe Interior - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Not at all happy with this watery excuse for an iced soy matcha latte. I see good reviews so I am assuming that today's workers just did not know how to make one. My hot Matcha Latte was better but not great; and warm but not hot...just ok. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Nothing special matcha and any flavor either. Very rude staff. They just talk front of the customer. They don't care either. Never go back.

I got the Ube soft serve which was so pretty and delicious! The soft serve flavors here change occasionally but matcha is always available. Decoration inside is so cute and a nice place to hang out read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - ube soft serve ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

This cafe has great matcha and delicious matcha deserts. I've been to other locations of this chain (San Francisco) and this cafe has much more selection compared to those locations. I purchased a maiko special with green tea soft serve. The soft serve was not too sweet and had a strong matcha taste. The toppings which included corn flakes, rice cakes, chestnuts, and red beans, which provided a beautiful texture contrast. It was delicious!!! As for COVID precautions, all employees wore masks. Indoor tables were spaced out and there were a couple tables outside. I felt safe eating my dish inside. Great experience overall and I'll definitely be back in the future. read more

I give this place stars for many disappointment . It was only one lady was working at the place. It was very quiet in the café. (Only one customer in the Cafe) It took long time to get her attention and ordered. First disappoint with when I ask for Match layer cake they were OUT. Then I ask for vanilla ice cream and Matcha ice cream NO vanilla ice cream. I was a little frustrating that they didn't have Number of menu wasn't available. Second disappoint when we decided to try Matcha Shaved Ice. Sense is Covid they didn't use the plate they use this plastic container. When we ordered we ate on the top end it wasn't taste good at all. Ice was big chunky, some bitter flavor on the ice make me and my daughter almost throw up. (It wasn't Matcha) At least the ice cream wasn't too bad. The ingredients they use are way too cheap make me sad. Third disappointment for me, when we find out in the center of plastic container have Matcha syrups in it. We thought it was just a handle. Cashier never explained to us to mix it from the center. We mixed only on the top. Who know there is Cup of syrup just sitting there. If you ask me "Am I gonna go back?". "NO". The quality so low, price high. I do not recommend it. ATL can offer a lot more great dessert place. it's not worth it. read more

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I always have to come try their seasonal flavors and I made the trek to Duluth just so we could try the Black Sesame flavor (it wasn't offered at the Buford Hwy location). The swirl with Black Sesame and Ube was spectacular! read more

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So creamy abs delicious. I will definitely be returning. I can't wait to try the matcha float!! read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Matcha Vanilla Mix Soft Serve Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Duluth, Georgia