Matcha Cafe Maiko

Matcha Cafe Maiko

8072 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA

★★★★★4.4(451 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Matcha Cafe Maiko is a serene San Diego spot that takes matcha seriously, crafting everything from traditional lattes to creative twists like banana pudding and cheese matcha with boba, all backed by genuinely excellent matcha quality that matcha lovers consistently praise. The real magic happens in the calm, welcoming atmosphere—perfect for an afternoon retreat—where you can linger over their standout hojicha floats topped with ube or matcha soft serve while enjoying pastries or connected ramen options next door. It's the kind of place that rewards returning visits with rotating menu surprises and a genuine sense of care in both the drinks and the space itself.”

What to expect

Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.

Matcha & teaSlow sitMeetingsTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksSignature drinksPastries

Google Reviews

Liz Williams
★★★★★3 months ago

Excellent place for hojicha float ( green tea with a scoop of matcha/ube swirl ice cream). I prefer this over boba tea. Nice calm place for an afternoon snack break. I also bought a variety of ramen noodle packs from the Ramen Station next door.

Jay C
★★★★★4 months ago

This is the second Matcha Maiko I’ve been to, and they had different menu options compared to the other location I frequently go to, which was nice to see because it meant I could try some new stuff. The matcha with Oreo was really good, and my friend got the matcha with banana…

Jihyun Sevel
★★★★★4 months ago

I wanted to share my experience from my recent visit because I was quite disappointed. I placed three drink orders: • Matcha latte • Banana pudding matcha latte • Cheese matcha latte with boba One of my matcha lattes did not come out for a very long time. There was no one at…

Wandering in Paradise
★★★★★5 months ago

Yummy desserts at Matcha Cafe Maiko near convoy street! We really liked the soft serve ube and hojicho flavors. Cute ambiance and connected to the ramen store next door. Friendly service and order was fulfilled quickly. Self order screens. Recommend!

Antonio On The Map
★★★★★6 months ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you’re a matcha lover, Matcha Cafe Maiko is a must-visit! The quality of the matcha here is outstanding — rich, earthy, and perfectly balanced without being too bitter. Their soft serve and parfaits are beautifully layered and full of authentic flavor. You can…

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