We had to see what all the fuss was about! We were having dinner nearby and drove over to the cafe. We got there just in time because after we got there, there was a line out the door. I can see why it's so popular though, such creative combinations like tiramisu matcha, crème brûlée, and more! There's also soft serve ice cream and host of other sweet treats. I will definitely go back. There's seating inside but not much else in the plaza. Service was fast and efficient! read more

Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko - Preparing the matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Troy, Michigan

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Tried a premium matcha café in Troy and got an iced matcha with sea cream ice cream on top, so good! The blue color was fun, and the ice cream reminded me of sea foam on boba: light, creamy, and slightly salty. It added a rich touch to the matcha. I prefer the regular iced matcha over a latte, especially with the ice cream. There was some construction outside, but the inside was super cute. Service was good, was pretty busy and drinks didn't take too long at all. 4.5/5 read more

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Yum If you like matcha or are craving some Japanese sweets this is the place. The ice cream is very good. Actually everything looked just yummy. I was missing Japan and this place helped, lol. Very nice ambiance. The service is fast and friendly. Try something different, try this place read more

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this this is a cute chic Matcha ice cream location. Definitely love the ambience inside whenever I have come it has been busy. The service is fairly quick. Or all a decent location I have gotten premium Matcha ice cream from another state before I hate to compare this place to that but for me personally the Matcha ice cream falls a little short as compared to another location called Kyoto matcha in MD. Overall, definitely recommend the place. It's pretty good. food: 7.5/10 service: 8.8/10 ambiance: 10/10 Bang for your buck: 10/10 read more

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The cafe is beautiful. The ice cream, desserts, drinks are delicious. Sign me up to be a regular!

I am a huge matcha lover and so happy to see my favorite matcha ice cream shop here in Michigan. If you love sweet matcha dessert, you gotta try the Maiko special in matcha flavor. I think you can also mix the ice cream flavors in one cup. The staff here is very friendly and they let me try out the ice cream flavor before I decide. Their ube soft serve is good too. I also tried their double matcha latte, but it's too sweet for me and I couldn't taste the matcha flavor. read more

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I used to frequent this place before they remodeled, I specifically would get the matcha and ube ice cream! I went back to try their viral banana pudding iced matcha and enjoyed it. The inside is still the same just with a new face lift. read more

Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Troy, Michigan

They have some of the best matcha you can get in Michigan with the nicest staff. The banana pudding matcha was delicious and had slices of banana inside. read more

Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko - Banana Pudding Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Troy, Michigan

Wish they were closer. Really good Matcha ice cream. The menu cut down a lot from before, wish it was like the other locations. They also have ube ice cream & that's also good. read more

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I am definitely a matcha snob, and Matcha Cafe Maiko definitely lives up to the standard! They offer high quality matcha with unique flavors like banana pudding lattes. I've tried a few of their flavors and each one is better than the last. If you like a strong matcha flavor profile, you would enjoy this cafe. read more

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100%, by far, the best matcha in Oakland county, maybe in metro-Detroit, possibly one of the best in Michigan. The creativity, interior, and the cozy, welcoming staff, and don't get me started on the DELICIOUS matcha ice cream. Easily a MUST COME. read more

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Hip matcha spot with a cool atmosphere. I got the matcha soft serve twist. Also seems like a place people can hang out with their laptops. read more

Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko - Matcha vanilla soft serve twist - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Troy, Michigan

Yummy matcha ice cream and you can get gold flakes on it as well. They also have other items to choose from and Lattas

Came back to see the renovated place and read a Google review that the place lost its uniqueness and I would agree. I was sad to see the chalkboard wall and big mirror near the bathroom was gone as mentioned in my first review. The place looks just like every other aesthetic coffee place now but the quality of everything is still the same. Hence all the matcha lovers are back, but that made the place busier and the area did not get bigger so all the seats were taken. Some bigger groups pulled chairs from the tables. I tried hojicha for the first time particularly the Oreo Hojicha Frappe. Similar to matcha it definitely has an acquired taste because I liked it but my friend did not. Overall I removed a star but will continue to try their food/drinks. read more

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The staff are very friendly and the line reaches the door! Ordered the vanilla matcha soft serve and the matcha soft serve on its own is quite bitter and tastes exactly like your except of plain matcha but having it mixed with Vanilla/another flavor like ube is key because it helps make it taste so good! The combo made it a 10/10! Also got the strawberry matcha which was amazing the strawberry was sweet but didn't taste artificial at all and the matcha was perfectly green and balanced. Im not a fan of matcha and this is the only matcha place I can come to now! They have outdoor and indoor seating and it's a great vibe. I'll be back! read more

Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko - Matcha and vanilla soft serve and strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Troy, Michigan

Their Ube soft serve is what we came here for and it did not disappoint! We've been here a few times already and their soft serves are delicious. The service is also informative and kind and also patient. It's a cute little cafe that has a good amount of seating and it's also not too loud either. We'll definitely be coming back to try more things. read more

Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko - Ube soft serve w/waffle cone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Troy, Michigan

I have been wanting to try this place! In a nondescript strip mall, it is super cute inside. Went on Sunday afternoon and place was PACKED so it was a little loud. But we snagged more secluded two comfy chairs with cute wood table in back corner which was quieter than front. There were also a few tables outside. Excellent service. Ordered at cashier counter and he answered all our questions about menu and ingredients as well as made suggestions. We chose an iced latte and matcha soft serve. Next time will try UBE soft serve or strawberry matcha drink. Already planning to go back. read more

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Best matcha in the area, it tastes nothing like any other place around and almost ruins every other matcha latte you've had. They have really nice staff and the whole place is clean and well-kept. read more

Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Troy, Michigan

Surprised to find a Matcha Cafe Maiko in Troy honestly, so it was a must visit for me while on a work trip. I decided I wanted the Maiko Special with the Hokkaido Vanilla and Matcha swirl, but the machine for the vanilla stopped working. So while I couldn't swirl the Ube with Matcha, they layered it and it was delicious. It's was huge for a medium size and it was layered with jelly, red bean, matcha cake, corn flakes and a macaron and rice balls. The only complaint I had was that the rice balls were super hard and didn't have the soft chewy gooey texture I have come to expect. read more

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Asked for the lavender matcha as I love the Starbucks one . They didn't have it so I got strawberry and let me tell you -it was out of this world. The inside is actually really earthy and I like the vibe with brown woody decor and green plants. It was busy when I walked in and the man taking my order was friendly and working hard. Troy area seems to have some great places! read more

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After a while of not coming here due to the renovations, I finally got a chance to go and see how it looks. It lost a bit of its charm but the people are still nice and friendly. It took a bit to find my way around the new menu on the wall, but the one item that caught my attention was the Matcha Banana Pudding Latte. It's a standard Matcha Latte with a Banana creme on top. I tried it out and the cover had some twine to act as a handle. Nice touch! Drink was delicious with that nice matcha and banana flavor. read more

Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko - Matcha Banana Pudding Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Troy, Michigan

As a certified ube girly, I had to come try this place. I got the ube-taro soft serve in a waffle cone, and three ube taiyaki. My husband got a hojicha frappe, and after he had a taste of my ice cream, he wanted his own. He got half ube, half matcha layered in a cup. The taiyaki was delicious and the ube filling was perfect! At first, I didn't think there was enough filling, but it ended up being the perfect ratio. The service was fast and they were all very friendly. I really wish there was a location in Columbus! read more

The baristas are very friendly and attentive. I only have tried one drink from this place but it was so great, so i'd assume that there other ones would be good as well. As well, they are open during construction in the plaza. My only complaint would be that I wish there were more dairy free options for some of their drinks like the banana matcha and the macaroons but I understand that they can't cater to everyone. As well, I wish they had larger sizes for drinks because they are so good. read more

Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko - Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Troy, Michigan

Everything was excellent and wow! The service was great, very helpful staff. The food was near perfect, very flavourful and amazingly presentation. the taiyaki was good but didn't wow me as much as other item. The place is super clean, well decorated and definitely a nice spot to hang out read more

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5/5 simply because they offer Ube soft serve and I've been looking for some for years! The pricing is a tad high for soft serve but the portions are large. There is a lot of seating here and it was clean, I'll be back. read more

Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko - Ube soft serve - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Troy, Michigan

An absolute must have! We came for ice cream and were not disappointed! I got an ube and matcha soft serve- both so delicious. My friend got a Maiko special and really enjoyed it. We both got mediums & it so much ice cream, well worth the price! The staff were incredibly friendly and so helpful- they answered all our questions and the service was very quick. The interior is super cozy too. We will be back again! read more

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Not a stranger to Matcha Cafe Maiko-- I've tried their Las Vegas, San Francisco, Irvine, and Rowland Heights locations, so you could say I'm a fan! This place offers great quality matcha ice cream. I happened to be visiting and wanted an Asian dessert, so I stopped by. I like getting their matcha parfait, which has warabi mochi. (Hojicha is my favorite flavor, but it tends to have a strong caffeine flavor.) Would recommend, especially for those who aren't familiar with matcha. This location seems to have sweeter matcha ice cream than that of other places I tried, but I get it. For those who want to try other flavors, they offer vanilla and ube as well. read more

Got the banana pudding matcha was which was delicious. Not too much matcha in it but the banana pudding on top was great. Mixed together it was delicious. read more

Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko - Banana pudding matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Troy, Michigan

For all you matcha lovers, this is the spot to go! Last time I came to detroit to visit a friend they recommended to try this spot out. WOW, I wish they had this in Minnesota. I've been on a matcha kick recently, so just thinking about this makes me want to go back. I got the matcha special. I would say this is the best choice to choose from. It contains layers of matcha ice cream, matcha chiffon, chestnuts and shiratama mochi. Every bite is so different with each layer but also goes perfectly together. It is a pretty big portion so I would share with a friend and try out other things from the menu! I would say this matcha cafe is comparable to the ones I had on my recent trip to Japan. Which is crazy to think about! Everyone needs to try this place out! read more

Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko - match special - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Troy, Michigan

I've been to a couple of Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko locations throughout the US and have found them to be pretty consistent in quality. Their ice cream is always delicious and this location is no different. On our last visit over the weekend, we got: Cup, Matcha and Thai Tea ($5.50) - We originally wanted the Ube-Taro and Thai Tea swirl, but their Ube-Taro dispenser wasn't working. Instead, we got the Thai Tea with Matcha on top. The Matcha flavor is fantastic, very dense grassy, slightly bitter matcha flavor with a nice sweetness. The Thai Tea, which is their current seasonal flavor, has a rich roasted, smoky flavor almost reminiscent of wok hei. The ice cream in general is rich and decadent, with a thickness and density more akin to a good frozen custard than the typical light and airy soft serve. We came here right when they were receiving an delivery of dairy products. Let's just say, they use a lot of milk and surprisingly cream cheese. No wonder why the ice cream is so rich! Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko is pretty far away from us, but we usually drop in whenever we are up in Troy. I definitely recommend it, at least for the ice cream! read more

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I don't know how they do it, but it is hands down the best matcha. Matcha tea, Matcha latte, Matcha ice cream. Can combine these if you desire. Not overtly sweet. I strongly suggest you combine ice cream and tea to make a float. Next time we will get a larger size, it was that good. Service was mediocre. The people working there did not seem very interested in their product. They also weren't very interested in explaining their menu. They did not seem well trained. read more

Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko - matcha tea + match ice cream! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Troy, Michigan

Perfect place to get your matcha fix in Rochester! I loved all the flavors of soft serve. Not too sweet! Lots of menu options and seating inside, it can get pretty crowded on a chilly winter night. Minus one star because it's lacking in consistency - some ice creams were bigger than others depending on the server. And the mochi balls are really small for paying 50 cents each. read more

NEW FAVORITE SOFT SERVE! So rich and flavorful, cannot compare to any other place. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko - Ube & sea cream swirl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Troy, Michigan

The ambiance and service is perfect for enjoying a sweet treat. I tried the all the soft serve flavors: ube taro soft serve with mochi, vanilla, matcha, and Hokkaido milk ice cream. Each flavor was rich and creamy. My only small gripe was that I wished there were more than two mochi balls for 50 cents. Overall, a great spot for dessert and will definitely be back! read more

Great place to chill and chat with friends. They have games and plenty of seating. The service was okay. They only had matcha and ube flavors when I went, but I like those flavors anyways! It was delicious and I wish there were more locations. read more

Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko - Matcha and Ube - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Troy, Michigan

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This is a cute matcha themed cafe and I liked how they have a bunch of board games in the back! For all the serious matcha lovers out there, I'd recommend their shaved ice over their soft serve - the soft serve was a little too sweet for my liking whereas the shaved ice had a richer matcha flavor. read more

Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Troy, Michigan

Have been going to cafe maiko since before the renovations. A local favorite spot for high school kids to young adults to hang out with their friends. Can't speak for the Matcha, but I enjoy their taiyaki and ube taro soft serve (though I wouldn't call it extraordinary you know?). Down side is that there's not that much seating and other than change the aesthetics, the renovation they were closed for didn't seem to add any additional seating space. I paid $6.50 for a soft serve which seems a little expensive, but the serving size was pretty good for the price and it's a specialty flavor. One piece of feedback I'd have for them is for them to stay open later on the weekends if they can as I think even more people would come. Otherwise, solid place to chill and I'm always down to go here if it's suggested to me! read more

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I love that there is a soft serve place dedicated to matcha! While the matcha is always delicious, what I really enjoy are the ube-taro and black sesame (seasonal). The soft serve here is not too sweet, and I love that you can sample the flavors before committing to one. There are tables in the seating area so it's a fun place to hang out or to get work done. read more

Delicious with incredibly kind staff! Cute interior and love the cupholders especially!

Great service! We had a huge party come in and had several orders, with several people asking for samples. The cashier was super patient and efficient. I ordered a matcha soft serve. The matcha flavor is definitely strong enough and the texture of the soft serve was perfect. My sister got the taro and black sesame swirl soft serve. The taro flavor was so delicious, but I thought it kind of overpowered the black sesame. My cousin ordered the taiyaki and we knew it was take a while. However, when we finally got the order, it was pretty burnt. We didn't bring it up because we knew they were super busy. So I would definitely recommend trying the soft serve. The flavors are delicious and I think they rotate one flavor too. read more

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