This spot was incredible! It's so good, my wife made me go twice. In a city filled with coffee shops, visiting the same one twice in one trip is a feat. On the first visit, we enjoyed the strawberry matcha and an americano. The vibe here is hip and trendy with fun educational matcha signs throughout. There is both indoor and outdoor seating- always a perk. The matcha was great and perfectly sweetened. The americano was great too. One of the better ones I've had. The next day, we returned and ordered the banana matcha. It was also great, but we loved the fresh strawberry better. The quality of all beverages was great. The staff was also very nice and even super kind to our kids. Not all cafes in Seattle were so kid-friendly, so this was a refreshing atmosphere. Pricing was reasonable. Really great stop on our Seattle trip, glad we made it in. Thanks, Vale! read more

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The matcha here is on tap, which really piqued my curiosity when I saw the ads. I'm used to shops that hand whisk (ideal) or pre-batch (less ideal, but tolerable) so I was excited to try something different. The service was a bit slow despite only one person ahead of me, and the shop could've been cleaner. My drink (banana matcha) looked nothing like the photo, which was a little bit of a let down. It tasted okay, but the banana flavor was pretty artificial, almost like banana runts candy? Honestly, the quality and drink experience would make more sense to as an addition to a 7-11 coffee station. Or a grab-n-go, pre-bottled matcha sold out convenience store refrigerators. But the biscoff cheesecake cups? BOMB. I'd return just for that and maybe try a different drink. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - banana matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I was a little skeptical of matcha on tap, but this matcha was surprisingly good. I came 30 mins before closing on a weekend and there was no line, but as soon as we ordered, there was a line out the door. The girl taking our order was super friendly, which made me feel welcome. I got the double matcha latte. I requested half sweet. They told me the double matcha latte is usually the least sweet drink on the menu, but even with half sweet, it was still too sweet for me. My boyfriend got the strawberry matcha latte. They were very generous with the strawberry puree, so much to the point where I would actually prefer less puree so I can taste the matcha. My friend got the banana caramel matcha latte which was the sweetest drink out of the three, but the banana flavor paired well with the matcha. Would definitely come back and maybe try their drinks with 25% sweetness if that's customizable. I wasn't sure what to expect from matcha on tap, but it was delicious. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Strawberry matcha latte (left), double matcha latte (middle), banana caramel matcha latte (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I went to their grand re-opening day and it looked really nice. Though I missed it by 30 min so they already put away the photo station and free matcha :'( They were giving out free boxes of strawberries too. Located in SLU neighborhood. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. It's kind a small inside but modern and chic. There's also cute merch for purchase. I love that all of their drinks are plant-based!! Also their matcha is on tap. I got the banana caramel matcha latte and it was tasty but a tad too sweet for me. My friends had the Albion strawberry and rhubarb bloom matcha and said both were good. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - L to R: Banana caramel, Albion strawberry, rhubarb bloom matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Double Matcha is really rich and flavorful! You can definitely taste the matcha, and it's smooth without being too milky. Definitely one of the better matcha drinks I've had in Seattle! read more

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Literally yum! The color speaks for the quality on this. Not too sweet, super cute atmosphere with nice employees. It's close to my house so I'll be returning for sure! read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Banana matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fast, commodified, corporate experience that lacks the authenticity and heritage of matcha. Their concept is "matcha on tap" and it seems to cater to Amazon employees in a rush, but there is no respect of traditional practices or the culture that matcha comes from, and the matcha tastes bad as a result of this. I would recommend supporting local Asian-owned small businesses like Yoka Tea, Phe, and Taz instead. The matcha is much better quality and isn't made by robots there. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went here on a weekday evening. It was pretty quiet. Place was filled with flies and no ventilation. Coffee and matcha were below average. Not sure about the hype. Would not go back again. read more

Modern coffee and matcha bar located near SLU in downtown Seattle. I tried the iced strawberry matcha latte and it was smooth with a hint of strawberry. The shop itself has a good atmosphere with plenty of indoor seating, Staff were friendly and service was quick on a weekday. Kudos for allowing the use of resusuable bottles. read more

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Vale Matcha and Coffee is relatively new cafe located in the South Lake Union area of Seattle. It is a a cozy little spot that also has outdoor seating, which is perfect for the spring and summer sunny days to come.  I ordered a 16 oz Miso Honey Matcha Slush because it sounded very unique from your typical selection of matcha drinks. I was surprised how quickly my drink was made and served to me since it was a pretty busy morning the Saturday morning I visited. Everyone's orders were made and served fairly quickly from what I observed.  It wasn't my favorite drink. However, it did take a while to finish the drink because the slush takes time to melt. With the drink slowly melting over time, it was perfect since I was sitting outside reading and enjoying the ambience of the area.  On their website they claim they use ceremonial grade matcha from Shizuoka, Japan. However, what threw me off was learning that they have matcha on tap. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I came by on a Friday morning to try the banana matcha. It wasn't crowded at all and we got our drinks very quick. The matcha was really smooth and the caramel drizzle on the inside had a really good flavor. The banana flavor was good and tasted like real banana. There were a few places to sit inside, but I imagine if it's busy it'd be hard to find a spot. I'd definitely come back here if I was in the area. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Carmel Banana Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I went here while at Pacific Place for the World Cup. It was just the pick me up that I needed to get through hours waiting in line for a giveaway. Their workers were also very friendly. My photo shows my drink half mixed because I couldn't wait to try it, but it was beautiful when I was given it. The drink was great and I will be returning. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - My strawberry matcha half mixed and enjoyed on the floor while waiting in line for the world cup. A good memory! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I loved the ambience, especially the outdoor seating. I finally visited today, and I'm so glad it was sunny and not windy. The chair outside looked uncomfortable at first, but once I sat down it was surprisingly cozy I honestly felt like I could stay there for hours. It's definitely a great cafe for reading or getting work done. I was also happy they serve Sea Wolf Bakery I love their dark chocolate cookies, so I got one along with a latte to enjoy there. The latte was just okay not amazing, not bad, just decent. The barista was sweet and very friendly, and she even overfilled my cup, which I appreciated. It's always nice to get a little extra rather than less! read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Vale is a quaint and modern matcha shop located in SLU. There is street parking all around the area. Inside, they share a space next to a boutique hotel where there is seating downstairs and upstairs. For their menu, they have a nice selection of different coffee and matcha drinks to choose from. I ended up trying the Butter Pecan Matcha Latte and it was solid. All of the staff here are chill and welcoming. This is a great spot to grab a drink and go or to lounge around for a bit. read more

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There are so many new matcha cafes in Seattle, and Vale is one of the top ones on my list. Using only ceremonial grade matcha, Vale is serving up delicious traditional and creative matcha drinks. Best of both worlds. They also have coffee and other teas, which you would think would be pretty basic options, but I got this amazing probiotic Hong Kong milk tea (made with miso, apparently!) that also came with a cookie to dip into the drink! Phenomenal and they have 24 oz cups, which is slowly sipped through as I spent the day working in the cafe. I say cafe, but it's actually a side attachment to a luxury apartment building, but it does have its own little seating area. You can also head up to the second floor of the apartment and sit in the lounge there too. It overlooks the cafe. They also work with a lot of other local businesses to provide pastries, cookies, coffee beans, and other products. read more

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This spot is right in the heart of SLU and always caught my attention whenever I walked by because of the sign that says "matcha on tap."Right outside the entrance they even have a small matcha stand where they hand out samples sometimes, which is a nice touch. The cafe is attached to an apartment building and has a really cute, cozy vibe with an aesthetic mirror to take pictures. My go-to order is one of their breakfast sandwiches paired with either a strawberry matcha or a vanilla latte. They also offer lots of flavor options like earl grey, butter pecan, and banana, so it's a good place if you like switching up your drinks. They have a small selection of pastries as well. Prices are pretty comparable to most coffee and matcha spots which is around $7 depending on the size. The staff were also really friendly and provided great service. The only downside is that there are only about three tables to sit at. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Butter pecan matcha has my heart! It's a pretty cute and trendy cafe. Came on a weekend morning and it had a nice flow with nice music. Staff is very friendly. Prices are reasonable. I enjoyed the butter pecan matcha and their blueberry cornmeal muffin. Muffin was a tad bit dry but still ok. Maybe the other pastries are a better pick. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I finally checked out this place in South Lake Union and really enjoyed the experience. It's located in a quieter part of SLU, so it's easy to miss, but that also makes it a nice, calm stop. Seating is very limited both indoors and outdoors, though the area itself is open and walkable. The menu was more extensive than I expected, with a good variety of drinks and snacks. My seahawks inspired matcha latte came out to almost $9, which is definitely on the pricey side, but the matcha strength was solid. It was a bit too sweet for my taste, so I'd ask for less sweet next time. The staff was incredibly friendly. I came with my dog and they offered a pup cup, which was a huge win. The space is small but thoughtfully designed, with cute details throughout (including a trendy mirror moment). Would I come back? Yes! mainly to try other drinks, but ill ask for a less sweet version next time. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - 12 man matcha and pup cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The jasmine matcha cloud was a complete letdown. The jasmine tea was watery and did not stand out or perform on its own, and even when mixing the matcha foam in it just tasted like a really sad, watered down, unpleasant drink. It was so bad that I forced myself to go back in despite how much I do not like resorting to this to ask for a new drink. They were super kind about it and I went with a regular matcha latte which was much, much better. While it was a much better drink than the jasmine matcha cloud, it was still just okay overall and the matcha didn't stand out to me. Staff were incredibly nice, sweet, helpful, and patient though, so that made an otherwise negative experience much more pleasant. Also everything here is by default non dairy so this I place is great for folks that do milk alternatives. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Jasmine matcha cloud NOT GOOD - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The customer service here was really friendly and efficient. I ordered the banana caramel matcha and it was super delicious!! I like that Vale has a points system and they don't charge for add ons. The space inside is small yet cute and there's some seating inside outside. Overall, I'd come back here again to try their other drinks and I recommend Vale if you're ever in the South Lake Union area and want matcha. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Banana caramel matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I swear I got targeted on social media. It showed up as a sponsored ad on my feed, so naturally I went to google to vouch for it. Photos of the matcha was what intrigued me. Another plus point was that it was a 15 minute-ish walk from Pike Place. The shop is vibey. There's a cute body-length mirror for selfies. The shelves are full of hipster snacks. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Menu: they offer 4 sizes, so prices will depend on the drink size. The oat matcha latte is a go-to of mine. It was really good here. The banana matcha latte was mixed already, despite the photo showing it not mixed. I am not an expert on matcha, but I didn't like that there were questionable solids at the bottom of my hot matcha latte (with whole milk). I'm inclined to think that this means they handled the matcha improperly. Bad technique, no sifting? WiFi available No bathroom (that I saw) Indoor+outdoor seating available Credit card/Apple Pay accepted read more

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Another matcha offering for the downtown Seattle area, they just keep coming! I went all out and took my friend and myself here around 2:30pm on a Saturday afternoon. This is inside a small section of a building called The Ayer, and the inside is already kinda fancy with the fancy-ish lighting, limited interior seating, expansive outdoor seating and merchandise of their own on a table near the ordering counter. It feels like a high-end cafe without all the noise of people talking since the area is slightly secluded from downtown Seattle itself. For this particular visit, there are three fall-based drink offerings in addition to their regular menu that consists of many of their signature matcha drinks and even regular coffee. Servers were pretty patient with us as they answered some of our questions on the menu. My friend and I each got a 16-oz banana matcha latte to try. The matcha tones were diluted, and I like my matcha strong as other matcha competitors around Seattle have been doing. It's not to say the floral and grassy tones weren't there, but the banana puree overwhelmed the drink to a point where I couldn't distinguish the matcha after downing half of it. I was really happy that this had oat milk as the default though, for someone who is slightly lactose intolerant. I also got a jasmine matcha cloud for my sis to try, and although I did not get a sip of the drink myself, she said that she could only taste the jasmine tea and nothing else. Looking back at the drink, it consisted way more of the jasmine tea than the matcha and milk combined. In turn, there was a much smaller layer of matcha compared to the jasmine tea itself. I realized this isn't a one-off thing; their matcha tones are lacking in their drinks. This spot wouldn't be a go-to location for me when I'm looking for matcha but I can see this spot being pretty nice for those who want an introduction to matcha itself or don't particularly like it as much. I'll stick to nearby places like Nana's Green Tea for now. read more

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Overall I liked this matcha space, I'm not a huge matcha fan yet (def prefer when it has a flavor like strawberry or something) which made me really like the strawberry matcha here. It's def one of the stronger strawberry taste and sweeter matcha I've had in the area and so one of My favorites. I really didn't like the banana matcha but banana flavored things aren't usually my fav and wasn't my order. Service was nice, small spot but nice cute and bright. read more

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Vale Matcha is a great place to meet and catch up with friends. Came here one afternoon on a cloudy day, and a pumpkin spice Matcha latte was just what I needed. The price is on par with all the other Matcha place. The Matcha latte has rich flavor and pairs with pumpkin spice well. The best part is that there are comfy couches upstairs for seating. The staff were friendly and quick. The downside is that they don't use ceramic mugs even if you drink there. Even the paper cup has plastic lining; would be nice to have the option to limit microplastic exposure. read more

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Stopped in for a matcha with a friend and tried their strawberry matcha with oat milk. It was just okay - matcha flavor wasn't super strong. There's been a ton of new matcha spots in Seattle, so competition is stiff! I like that they have a lot of different specialty drinks, so it's worth trying, but it's not my favorite matcha spot in the area. Also, the sitting area isn't super clean + there are a lot of flies in the outdoor sitting area. Service was good though - very friendly! read more

it was quite sweet, but the matcha flavor was very subtle/masked by the banana caramel which was a bit disappointing read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - banana caramel matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I visited on 8/25 at around 8:30am ish realizing that I accidentally order the wrong drink online. But the two baristas that were working at that time were so nice and accommodating with my change of request. They made entirely another drink for me and offered me to take the other for a friend. We've been going to Vale recently and definitely recommend the food and a welcoming environment. Thank you again! read more

Matcha shops are popping up everywhere downtown; Vale Matcha is one of the latest additions to South Lake Union, taking over the old Voxx SLU coffee location. Vale Matcha doesn't serve just your regular matcha latte; they've got everything from earl grey matcha to jasmine matcha to banana matcha latte to strawberry matcha and more. What even makes them more unique is that they have a Matcha Cart outside where they have a barista making matcha drink samples on demand (they plan to bring the cart inside the café once the weather gets cooler). They even have matcha on tap and catering at events! Super cool! My friend and I came on a weekday during our lunch hour and were surprised that there was no line at the cart. And so we basically had a private matcha cart and barista for 10 minutes, sampling all of their different seasonal menu drinks. My favorite drinks were the OAT MILK BANANA MATCHA LATTE and the KYOTO CLOUD (earl grey with matcha cream topping ) - which are the two drinks that my friend and I ended up getting full-sized drinks of. The OAT MILK BANANA MATCHA LATTE was sweet, smooth, and had strong banana flavor. The KYOTO CLOUD was deeply steeped and thus had strong floral bergamot flavor. I'll admit that it overwhelmed the matcha quite a bit, but the cloud texture was a nice textural complement. Their matcha drinks are pretty pricey (but comparable to other matcha places in Seattle) going for at $7-$9 for a 16-oz drink, not including tax and tip. Additionally, while their drinks are innovative, I found the matcha somewhat dilute. I'll have to try their regular matcha latte next time so that I have a better baseline to compare to. With that all said, the Vale Matcha cart is a unique experience worth stopping by if you have a chance and want to experience different flavors you can't find at your typical coffee or matcha shop. However, if you're looking for the best pure matcha in Seattle, I'd probably go to Nana's Green Tea instead. Overall: 3.5/5 for matcha, 5/5 for service, 5/5 for atmosphere read more

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So many matcha spots are popping up around Seattle and this one seems to just be capitalizing on the hype. The problem with this spot is that the matcha doesn't taste like matcha. The color of the matcha has a brown yellow hue so I'm guessing the quality of matcha they use in their lattes isn't that good. While the drinks aren't bad, they lack the distinctive bitter, floral, vegetal notes that matcha provides. I've tried the banana matcha oat and the matcha strawberry and both of them lacked matcha flavor. The jasmine matcha cloud was the same case where the only flavor I got was jasmine. I tried tasting the matcha cloud by itself, and the matcha was so light I don't know if I was actually tasting it or imagining things. While I didn't like the drinks, the service was nice and the vibes of the cafe were good. The cafe seemed to be set up more for coffee rather than matcha since I saw an espresso machine but no matcha bowls or whisks, so maybe try the coffee instead if you come here and you'll get a fresher more flavorful drink. read more

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The interior & vibes of this shop are adorable I loved that it was also dog friendly. I ordered two drinks: - the Jasmine Cloud - classic matcha latte The service was friendly and they explained the drinks but the taste of the matcha just was not really good. It was watered down & missing depth. I wonder if the temperature of the matcha being whisked is accurate? The jasmine cloud was way better but the foam quickly dissipated after walking with the drink for 5 minutes to my apartment :( I was surprised that the matcha was not as good as the jasmine, but otherwise a good experience. Hope they improve the quality of the matcha lattes and preparation of the drink. read more

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I fear...I won't be back. Unfortunately not the spot for me :( Their marketing definitely caught my eye. I think it's super cute and definitely catered towards gen z and im a big fan of an up-and-coming matcha/coffee cart, but this just didn't hit. First off, they don't serve like the "traditional" matcha latte, they have pre-made mixes of flavored matcha that get layered into a drink. They were very kind and let us sample the drinks before ordering (another perk only possible if the drinks are pre-made yk), but nothing really tasted that good :( I was pretty disappointed by the banana matcha situation actually. I did end up getting the mango matcha because I wanted a cold drink, but I wouldn't go back. Just not my cup of tea, I fear. Still do wish them the best! And it was lovely to meet their barista and talk to her about the different drinks! read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - mango matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Not bad matcha but definitely could be better. Satisfies the craving but not sure if I would crave this specific matcha. It wasn't too sweet but the matcha taste definitely needs to be stronger (even after getting a DOUBLE matcha). The vibes inside are really nice though, really cute and well decorated place. The workers I felt came off a little stand offish but tbf, I did show up RIGHT when they opened so I would be tired too lol. Would come here again if I'm really craving matcha. Worth a try! read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Double Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good drinks, good pastries. Had the iced banana matcha and butter pecan latte, plus an apricot ginger scone from Sea Wolf. . A solid choice if you're around SLU and need a coffee break! read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Apricot Ginger Scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Super excited to get to try the new version of this coffee/matcha spot in SLU! This location used to be Voxx, but they are now under new ownership :) The marketing for this new shop definitely caught my attention. While I like and appreciate that they have many customization options for their matchas (ex: sizes up to 20oz, sweetener, and extra 1g of matcha), I can see how it can lead to inconsistencies in taste. My 20oz iced matcha latte w/ extra 1g of matcha (no other customizations) tasted very milky. However my 20oz iced matcha latte w/ extra 1g of matcha, soy milk, and half pump of vanilla syrup had a stronger matcha flavor. It was also quite sweet with half a pump so I definitely wouldn't recommend getting it anymore sweet. I will be coming back to try a smaller size of this drink to see if it tastes better! The matcha cart was not in service on a Sunday afternoon, but they still serve the same drinks inside the shop (along with the rest of the regular menu). The shop was small but had a few spots to sit. It had a lot of natural light as the walls are mostly windows. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Left: 20oz iced matcha latte w/ soy milk, extra 1g matcha, and 1/2 pump vanilla syrup Right: 20oz iced matcha latte w/ extra 1g matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great festival team awesome setup and great Matcha the family and I will be back check them out at folklife! read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We were staying at a hotel nearby and came here for drinks. I prefer thick creamy matcha, but the drinks here are on the watered down side. Despite my preferences, I think the quality was there and we ended up coming back twice in one week. The ambiance is very cute and fitting for the area. The service was friendly and timely. The menu has a good variety of options with some being unique and can't be found elsewhere. I think this is a good option if you're in the mood for matcha and nearby, although I don't think it's not something you need to go out of your way to try. read more

I tried vale at a pop up, so I can't comment much on the aesthetics of their store/ambiance. Our server was very sweet though and the line moved very fast. I got to try the strawberry matcha and the butter pecan matcha. I didn't like the strawberry syrup because it tasted very medicinal. The butter pecan syrup was yummy, but the actual matcha didn't taste that nice -- it didn't have a great matcha flavor and it was a tad bitter. The vanilla in the cold foam tasted very artificial. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - butter pecan matcha with vanilla cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I came here after searching up for matcha latte nearby as Taz had a line around the block. First off, parking situation is decent, as there are 30 minute zones where you can park to go get your drink. Service was friendly with questions I had. Ordered the strawberry matcha, expecting it to be the dark shade of matcha, whisked, as they advertised that it is ceremonial grade. Was disappointed after a few sips. The strawberry wasn't fresh purée and the matcha wasn't whisked, at least taste wise. Or it needed extra matcha either way. Kind of unfortunate. The ambience was giving off togo vibes even when there were tables and seats, as the lighting was very bright and the space was really small. This is a hard pass for me. read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Strawberry matcha w oat milk as a default - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cute little spot for some coffee and matchas. The staff was really sweet and the ambiance was really pretty . We tried the banana bmatcha latte and the strawberry matcha latte. Really loved the strawberry one the bana one tasted like artificial flavour so wasnt a fan of it read more

Vale Matcha & Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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was super excited to try all their flavors of matcha but quite disappointed to see that the banana bread matcha i ordered was on tap :p something in the banana favor tasted off and it sadly clumped in less tha five minutes :,) the barista were kind and the cafe itself is so cute as well as a convenient location as there aren't many other places in slu for drinks but i sadly wouldn't come back read more