Quick Answer
Tsujiri at 4909 Yonge St is the best matcha in North York for purists — ceremonial-grade Uji matcha from Kyoto, savory matcha soba on the second floor, and the most authentic experience outside Japan. For premium desserts, Matcha Cafe Maiko at 5917 Yonge St has the gold-leaf soft serve and Maiko Parfait. For the best budget latte, Matchatime at 1104 Wilson Ave starts at $6.
The 7 Best Matcha Spots in North York
Ranked by matcha quality, authenticity, value, and buzz. All prices verified February 2026.
Best Overall
1
Tsujiri
4909 Yonge St, North York (near North York Centre Station)
$7 – $15 per item
What to Order
The O-Matcha Latte is the benchmark — ceremonial-grade Uji matcha from Kyoto, nothing added but hot milk and gentle froth. For a full meal, head to the second floor for Matcha Soba (a genuinely savoury matcha dish that earns its own visit) or the Wobbly Matcha Pancakes for a sweet-savoury contrast.
XiaoHongShu: "北约克最稳抹茶" (North York's most stable matcha) — 1.2K saves and 450+ comments comparing it to newer spots. Reddit r/askTO: cited by matcha-obsessed locals as the gold standard on Yonge. The only location outside Japan with a dedicated second-floor sit-down tea house serving savoury matcha dishes.
Best Desserts
2
Matcha Cafe Maiko
5917 Yonge St, North York (near Finch Station)
$8 – $16 per item
What to Order
The Gold Leaf Matcha Soft Serve is the Instagram star — a swirl dusted with real edible gold on a deep green matcha cone. The Maiko Special Parfait is the crowd favourite: layers of matcha chiffon cake, chestnuts, mochi, and ceremonial-grade Uji matcha ice cream in a tall glass. The Kokuto Matcha Latte (with Okinawan brown sugar) is the best drink on the menu.
TikTok: "Hidden gold leaf matcha in North York" — 110K views. Google Maps: 4.5 stars (900+ reviews). The Maiko Special Parfait is consistently cited as the best matcha dessert in North York, beating chain alternatives on quality and ingredient grade.
Best Latte Art
3
Himalayan Coffee House
2322 Yonge St, Uptown Toronto (near Lawrence Ave)
$6 – $9 per drink
What to Order
The Character Latte Art Matcha — their baristas draw Totoro, Hello Kitty, or seasonal characters in matcha foam on top of your latte. A genuinely impressive skill. The Blue Matcha Latte uses butterfly pea powder for a colour-shifting visual effect alongside quality matcha. Both are too pretty to drink immediately.
Google Maps: 4.6 stars (2,100+ reviews) — the highest rating and most-reviewed cafe on this list. Instagram @himalayancoffeehouse for the character art gallery. Regulars from the Yonge-Lawrence neighbourhood treat it as their daily matcha stop.
Hidden Gem
4
Luna Bakery
5376 Yonge St, North York (Willowdale)
$5 – $9 per item
What to Order
The Matcha Dacquoise is the sleeper hit — a Korean-style nutty meringue with matcha cream filling that is fluffier and more complex than a standard macaron. Pair it with a Seoul Latte (black sesame and matcha swirled in warm milk) or the Mugwort Rice Cake for the earthiest, grassiest matcha-adjacent flavour you will find in the city.
BlogTO featured as a top "Korean rice cake and matcha spot" in 2025. XiaoHongShu: 500+ saves for "Willowdale's best hidden bakery." The matcha dacquoise sells out by mid-afternoon on weekends — arrive early or pre-order.
Best Value
5
Matchatime
1104 Wilson Ave, North York
$6 – $10 per drink
What to Order
The Iced Matcha Latte at $6 is the best-value artisanal matcha in North York — quality powder, properly measured, not diluted. Add Cheese Foam for the salty-sweet contrast that Reddit calls the best in the city. The Matcha Bubble Waffle is the best pairing for an afternoon snack, and the Vietnamese Coffee with Cheese Foam is the wild-card order worth trying.
Reddit r/FoodToronto: "Hidden gem… doesn't look impressive but has a great matcha drink" (Oct 2025). Located away from the main Yonge St hub so you skip the Finch-to-Sheppard foot traffic. The cheese foam is repeatedly cited as a standout even compared to larger chains.
Best Soft Serve
6
Enzi Ice Cream
5317 Yonge St, Upper East Food Club, North York
$7 – $11 per item
What to Order
The Real Fruit Matcha Soft Serve in the New Zealand style — Enzi is Toronto's first NZ-style creamery and the format involves a looser, more intensely flavoured swirl than Japanese-style soft serve. The Kiwi-Style Matcha Swirl uses real fruit pieces blended into the soft serve base. The Green Tea Parfait layered with mochi is the full-dessert option.
Featured in "Toronto's Best Ice Cream Hot Tips" as a new-format creamery (August 2025 opening). Located inside the Upper East Food Club at 5317 Yonge St, a multi-vendor food hall that makes it a convenient add-on during a Yonge corridor food run. A great palate cleanser between savoury stops.
Worth the Trip
7
Kream Dessert
3290 Midland Ave, Scarborough (near Sheppard Ave E)
$7 – $12 per item
What to Order
The Banana Pudding Matcha is the viral item — a layered cup of banana pudding, matcha cream, and crumbled cookies that is more dessert-in-a-cup than drink. The Matcha Kream Bomb (a cube croissant filled with matcha pastry cream) is the most photogenic item on the menu. Purists may find it leans sweet, but the hype is justified for dessert lovers.
TikTok @letitiayu: "Trying viral banana pudding matcha" went viral in 2025. Instagram: trending for cube croissants (October 2025). A 20-minute drive from Yonge & Sheppard — best for a weekend trip when you have time to combine it with other Scarborough destinations.
What's Trending Right Now
New openings, viral moments, and matcha news from the GTA. Verified February 2026.
Hype King 2026
Matcha Matcha — Markham Grand Opening Near Steeles
Near Steeles Ave (North York / Markham border)
The undisputed most-hyped matcha spot of early 2026. The "Matcha Lab" aesthetic — all white surfaces, green neon, and ceremonial preparation theatrics — drove 85K+ views on TikTok opening week. The quality is reportedly as strong as the aesthetics: expect 30-minute weekend lineups and a 10-minute drive from Yonge & Sheppard. Watch this one for a future top spot.
Opening Feb 2026
HEYTEA Lab — First Canadian Lab Concept
CF Eaton Centre (downtown Toronto)
Triple Supreme Matcha Latte
HEYTEA opened its first Canadian "Lab" location on February 16, 2026, driving 2-hour opening-day lineups and 5,000+ posts on XiaoHongShu. The Triple Supreme Matcha Latte is their signature North American launch drink. While this is downtown, it is the biggest tea event in Toronto right now and is generating the "matcha vs. coffee" debate driving traffic to every matcha spot in the city.
Insider Tip
Weekday Mornings at Tsujiri — No Wait, Full Menu
4909 Yonge St, North York
$7–$10 lattes
Tsujiri on weekday mornings (before 11 AM) is a completely different experience from the post-school rush. You get the full second-floor menu, a table with no lineup, and staff who have time to explain the matcha grades. The O-Matcha Latte at 9 AM before work is genuinely one of the better cafe experiences in North York. Avoid Friday and Saturday afternoons unless you enjoy 30+ minute waits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best matcha in North York?
Tsujiri at 4909 Yonge St (near North York Centre Station) is the best overall matcha in North York. Ceremonial-grade Uji matcha from Kyoto, served in a multi-level tea house with a second-floor savoury matcha menu. For premium desserts, Matcha Cafe Maiko at 5917 Yonge St is the gold standard.
What is the best matcha latte in North York?
Tsujiri's O-Matcha Latte ($7–$10) is the purist's pick — authentic ceremonial-grade Uji matcha, nothing extraneous. For latte art and a more social experience, Himalayan Coffee House at 2322 Yonge St serves character matcha art (Totoro and Hello Kitty designs) with a 4.6-star Google rating from 2,100+ reviews.
Is there a cheap matcha option in North York?
Matchatime at 1104 Wilson Ave offers iced matcha lattes starting at $6 with artisanal quality. It's a hidden gem off the main Yonge corridor. Luna Bakery's matcha dacquoise at $5–$7 is also excellent value if you want something to eat rather than drink.
What matcha spots are near Yonge and Sheppard?
Tsujiri at 4909 Yonge St is the closest ceremonial matcha spot to Yonge & Sheppard, a 5-minute walk from North York Centre station. For the Yonge & Finch corridor, Luna Bakery (5376 Yonge), Enzi Ice Cream (5317 Yonge), and Matcha Cafe Maiko (5917 Yonge) are all walkable from Finch Station.
Where can I get matcha soft serve in North York?
Matcha Cafe Maiko at 5917 Yonge St serves the Gold Leaf Matcha Soft Serve, the most photogenic soft serve on the Yonge corridor. Enzi Ice Cream at 5317 Yonge St (Upper East Food Club) serves a New Zealand-style real-fruit matcha swirl — Toronto's first NZ-style creamery format.
What is the Willowdale Matcha Mile?
The Willowdale Matcha Mile is a self-guided cafe crawl along Yonge Street connecting Luna Bakery (5376 Yonge), Matcha Cafe Maiko (5917 Yonge), Enzi Ice Cream (5317 Yonge), and Tsujiri (4909 Yonge). All four are walkable between Finch Station and North York Centre Station. Budget 2.5–3 hours.
What is the most trending matcha spot near North York in 2026?
Matcha Matcha (near the North York / Markham border at Steeles) is the most-hyped matcha spot of early 2026, with 85K+ TikTok views on opening day and a "Matcha Lab" aesthetic driving 30-minute weekend lineups. Closer to central North York, Tsujiri and Matcha Cafe Maiko are both seeing strong XiaoHongShu momentum in 2026.
