Crema's Take
“Verse is Astoria's matcha destination, where homemade syrups and creative seasonal variations like their beloved persimmon matcha take center stage alongside thoughtful specialty drinks that often support good causes. The welcoming, family-friendly vibe and genuinely kind staff make it a neighborhood favorite, though be ready to share the weekend space with laptop workers if you're seeking a quiet retreat.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. Quick-grab spot. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Is there anything that can be done about the laptops on weekends? This is my favorite spot in Astoria, the best matcha, weekend menu is delicious and the staff is really nice. PLEASE stop allowing laptops on Saturdays and Sundays! My friend and I wanted to try a few things off…
Persimmon matcha seasonal option is definitely one you NEED to try- the cinnamon flavor that peaks out just ties everything together. I love that they make their own syrups & I hear the strawberry matcha is great so I’ll definitely come back to try that. Least favorite item was…
It was my first time trying this place. I went to try one of their specialty drinks: matcha calamansi spritz for fundraising money for the typhoon in the Philippines. It's a refreshing tart drink and they used real calamansi juice! I also tried the iced strawberry matcha and the…
I am actually not very into matcha drinks but my kids are. So we sought out Verse and I got in on the action and wow the strawberry matcha and the Einspanner was amazing. Still not a convert but I enjoyed it enough. The egg Sando was amazing too. Soft fluffy bread, eggy filling…
Overall 3.5/5 I found the matcha here to be quite light bodied, lacking the deep nutty notes I typically enjoy. If you prefer a milder matcha flavor, it might be good enough. Be prepared for a wait if you go on a Saturday, the line was quite long during a late afternoon.