Crema's Take
“Tucked into West Village, Aoko Matcha is a small but mighty destination for matcha lovers and curious newcomers alike, earning consistent praise from serious matcha connoisseurs for their authentic, properly balanced ceremonial-grade matcha rather than the sugary versions found elsewhere. Their real specialty lies in transforming that exceptional matcha into creamy gelato, soft serve, and parfaits with five adjustable intensity levels, rounded out by complementary flavors like black sesame, hojicha, and taro that elevate the experience beyond a simple matcha bar. It's the kind of focused, uncompromising spot where a small counter and handful of seats become an asset rather than a limitation—pure, intentional, and worth the visit.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. Quick-grab spot. Pastries on the menu. Open late.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →As someone that travels all over the world for matcha and coffee as well as used to run a matcha place, I can say confidently that Aoko has good matcha. Not the sugary, watered down, matcha you get from Starbucks but the type you could find all over Japan. if you are looking for…
Nothing to complain regarding the gelato! Great and rich flavor, thick and creamy texture. Definitely worth a visit if u r a matcha lover. Small store but some seats available. (no restroom) 💚🍨🍵Matcha gelato is a must! If u r unsweetened matcha person, go ahead to try the…
We tried their gelato, soft serve and matcha cheese cake today. I got a 3 flavors gelato in a cone. I choose level 3, level 5, and a sesame gelato. They were all very delicious. The level 3 was just perfect for me. It was strong but not overly bitter. The level 5 was very…
Great place for anyone who loves matcha or someone who’s never had matcha and is curious about it. They specialize in matcha gelato, soft serve, and drinks. They’re unique in a sense that you get to pick the matcha gelato strength levels. It’s a thoughtful touch that lets you…
Exceptional ice cream and soft serve and parfait, with Matcha fully in the centre. They have 5 varying levels of Matcha and a few other flavors like taro, black sesame, hojicha and vanilla. Flavor and texture is great, portions and prices are great ($8.50 for 3 scoop) and decent…
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