Stonemill Matcha
561 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA
Crema's Take
“This beloved matcha sanctuary has earned its cult following with exceptionally smooth, creamy matcha drinks that locals consistently rank among the city's best—the Ginger Matcha Latte and Matchacano are standout hits. The calm, people-watching-friendly atmosphere makes it perfect for a meditative morning or afternoon sit (just note they close at 4pm), though fair warning that their food and heavier desserts don't quite match the excellence of their tea program.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Absolutely loved this place! Such a gem for matcha lovers. We tried the hot Ginger Matcha Latte with oat milk and the Matchacano with a shot of hojicha, both were excellent. The matcha was smooth and well-balanced, and the hojicha added a beautiful depth and warmth that took me back to Japan. You can tell they truly care about quality and flavor.o Definitely coming back to try more! 🍵✨
loved their matcha! probably one of the best in the city. the thick an creamy texture makes you want to come back. the food are okay. i tried the katsu curry and my friend tried their chicken porridge - they taste decent but came in great portion. my favorite is their regular iced matcha and strawberry matcha latte 🍵
Impressed by the matcha drinks! So rich and flavorful even though I ordered non-sweetened. Not so much by the food. The desserts are too heavy for me. The place closes at 4pm. They had stopped allowing dine-in when we arrived at 3:30. There are a couple of tables outside for take-outs, but they collect them at 4.
I highly enjoyed my iced matcha tea! Very balanced early flavors. The cafe environment was very calming and relaxing. I had a lovely morning just sipping on my drink and people watching. There’s plenty of seating and I could see this as a productive place to get work done or meet up with friends. Agreed with some other reviews that service could be better.. I JUST walked in and one of the male servers said “do you know what you want?” Like no? I just walked in! Will still be back next time to try the matcha latte and matcha pastries.
I was so sad when Stonemill Matcha shut down during COVID, so it was such a great surprise to see it reopened now that I’m back in the Bay Area! It’s fall season, which means pumpkin spice everything 🎃 We ordered the seasonal Pumpkin Spice Hojicha Latte, the Halloween special Hojicha Pumpkin Pie, Matchazuke, Tamago Sando, and a classic Matcha Latte. Everything was really satisfying. The Tamago Sando tastes about as close to a Japanese konbini sandwich as you can get in the States (minus the price point). The matcha was just as good as I remembered. It does get pretty busy around noon, so it’s best to arrive a little earlier to beat the lunch rush. So happy Stonemill is back!
Crema Reviews
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