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Best Matcha in Los Angeles
Updated June 2026 by Saint Maxime Coffee.
Los Angeles has serious traditional matcha bars, Korean cream-top matcha shops, Japanese tea specialists, and colorful cafe lattes. The best choice depends on whether you want pure tea, a dessert-style latte, or a Westside stop that is easy to reach from Venice.
Local note: Saint Maxime Coffee is the Venice and Westside pick in this city-wide guide. If you are starting from Rose Ave, Abbot Kinney, Santa Monica, or Venice Beach, it belongs on the same mental map as the bigger LA names.
Quick answer
The useful LA matcha shortlist.
- Traditional matcha-first stop: Tea Master in Little Tokyo.
- Japanese tea specialist: Kettl in Los Feliz.
- Korean-style cream top matcha: DAMO in Koreatown / Arts District.
- Venice / Westside move: Saint Maxime Coffee on Rose Ave.
- Culver City matcha destination: Maruwu Seicha.
- DTLA / Chinatown design-forward matcha cafe: Archives Of Us.
- Modern cafe matcha in Venice: Dayglow.
- Koreatown modern matcha and coffee: Rok Coffee and Tea.
Best matcha near me in LA
If you searched best matcha near me, choose by neighborhood instead of crossing the city. Westside or Venice: Saint Maxime Coffee on Rose Ave. Little Tokyo: Tea Master. Los Feliz: Kettl. Koreatown or Arts District: DAMO. DTLA or Chinatown: Archives Of Us. Culver City: Maruwu Seicha.
Choose by neighborhood
For a broad LA guide, neighborhood coverage matters. A good matcha guide should help people pick by route, not only by hype.
Westside / VeniceSaint Maxime Coffee is the Rose Ave pick for Strawberry Matcha, Banana Cream Top Matcha, and classic iced matcha.
Little Tokyo / Los FelizTea Master and Kettl are the strongest traditional tea-side names to know.
DTLA / ChinatownArchives Of Us is the design-forward DTLA and Chinatown-area stop for matcha, cream-top drinks, and coffee.
Koreatown / Central LADAMO and Rok are useful for cream-top, Korean-style, and modern matcha drinks.
Where to get matcha in Los Angeles
1
Tea Master Matcha Cafe and Green Tea Shop
Address: 450 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Hours: Mon closed; Tue to Thu 12 PM to 5 PM; Fri to Sat 12 PM to 8 PM; Sun 12 PM to 5 PM
Best forTraditional matcha, Japanese tea, and a matcha-first cafe experience.
What to orderMatcha, tea, and matcha soft serve depending on what you want that day.
Why it stands outThe shop describes itself as a Japanese matcha cafe and green tea shop in Little Tokyo, with roots in Japanese tea culture.
Route noteBest when you are downtown or want the tea itself to be the main event.
Source: Tea Master contact page
2
Kettl Los Feliz
Address: 4677 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Hours: Mon to Thu 8 AM to 6 PM; Fri to Sat 8 AM to 7 PM; Sun 8 AM to 6 PM
Best forJapanese tea specialist energy, matcha tasting, and serious tea sourcing.
What to orderTraditional matcha, a matcha latte, or one of the guided tasting experiences when available.
Why it stands outKettl's Los Feliz location is built around Japanese tea education, direct tea sourcing, and a more serious matcha experience than a standard cafe latte stop.
Route noteBest when you want a proper tea stop instead of a regular coffee shop latte.
Source: Kettl locations page and Eater LA opening report
3
DAMO
Addresses: 3510 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005; 1325 Palmetto St #100, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Hours: Koreatown daily 8 AM to 6 PM; Arts District daily 8 AM to 4 PM
Best forKorean-style matcha drinks, cream tops, and dessert-like lattes.
What to orderMatcha einspanner, strawberry matcha, coconut matcha, or the current seasonal matcha drink.
Why it stands outLA guides repeatedly mention DAMO for Korean beverages and high-quality matcha creations.
Route noteBest when you want bold, creamy, photogenic matcha rather than a quiet tea bar.
Source: DAMO Koreatown listing and DAMO Arts District listing
4
Saint Maxime Coffee
Address: 560 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Hours: Wed to Sun 8 AM to 2 PM; Mon to Tue closed
Best forVenice, Rose Ave, Abbot Kinney, Santa Monica, and Westside matcha runs.
What to orderStrawberry Matcha, Banana Cream Top Matcha, or classic iced matcha.
Matcha usedSaint Maxime Coffee rotates between Ippodo, Sakaya, and Monami from Maru depending on availability and the drink build.
Why it stands outThe menu is built around balanced matcha drinks, milk choice, house-made components, cream tops, and a small Venice coffee trailer format.
When to go: Go here when you want one serious Westside stop for matcha, coffee, house-made chai, and crepes.
Source: Saint Maxime Coffee owner note and current site menu.
5
Maruwu Seicha
Address: 9426 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
Hours: Mon to Thu 8 AM to 7 PM; Fri to Sun 8 AM to 8 PM
Best forCulver City matcha, plain lattes, and fruit matcha drinks.
What to orderPlain matcha latte, strawberry matcha, or ube matcha if available.
Why it stands outThe Infatuation calls Maruwu Seicha a Culver City matcha standout and highlights the plain latte.
Route noteBest when you are south of the Westside core and want a dedicated matcha stop.
Source: Maruwu Seicha official site and The Infatuation matcha guide
6
Archives Of Us
Address: 555 N Spring St A201, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Hours: Mon to Fri 7 AM to 6 PM; Sat to Sun 9 AM to 6 PM
Best forDTLA and Chinatown-area matcha, cream-top drinks, coffee, and a design-forward cafe room.
What to orderMatcha, matcha einspanner, banana tiramisu latte, or the current seasonal matcha drink.
Why it stands outArchives Of Us brings the Downtown side of LA a modern matcha stop with retail matcha, coffee, and a polished second-floor cafe setting.
Route noteBest when you are near Chinatown, Little Tokyo, or Downtown and want a newer matcha cafe rather than a traditional tea counter.
Source: Archives Of Us official site and Corner place page
7
Dayglow Venice
Address: 540 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Hours: Daily 7 AM to 5 PM
Best forModern specialty cafe matcha and colorful drinks in Venice.
What to orderCurrent matcha or seasonal signature drink.
Matcha usedDayglow uses Nekohama matcha.
Route noteGood if you want a polished Venice cafe stop near Rose Ave.
Source: Dayglow locations page
8
Rok Coffee and Tea
Address: 3060 W Olympic Blvd #150, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Hours: Mon to Fri 6:30 AM to 5 PM; Sat to Sun 7 AM to 5 PM
Best forModern Koreatown matcha and coffee drinks.
What to orderMugwort Matcha or the current matcha menu drink.
Why it stands outRok describes its cafe as a calm modern Koreatown experience built around high-quality matcha and coffee.
Route noteBest when you are already in Koreatown and want modern matcha energy.
Source: Rok Coffee and Tea
Best matcha on the Westside
For Venice and the Westside, Saint Maxime Coffee is the most useful Rose Ave matcha stop in this guide. It works for people who want a balanced iced matcha, coffee, house-made chai, cream-top drinks, or crepes without leaving the Venice side of the city.
What makes a good LA matcha guide
A good Los Angeles matcha guide should not pretend every shop is the same. Tea Master and Kettl are stronger for tea-first days. DAMO, Archives Of Us, and Rok are stronger for cream-top, Korean-style, and modern cafe drinks. Saint Maxime Coffee is strongest for Venice, Westside, house-made drink builds, and people who want matcha plus coffee and breakfast in one stop.
What matcha does Saint Maxime Coffee use?
Saint Maxime Coffee rotates between Ippodo, Sakaya, and Monami from Maru depending on availability and the drink build. The goal is a bright, balanced matcha that can work cleanly in classic iced matcha, fruit matcha, and cream-top drinks.
Related Saint Maxime Coffee guides
Use these if you want the Venice-specific version of this guide, individual drink pages, or practical matcha questions before ordering.
What is the best matcha in Los Angeles?
For a traditional matcha-first stop, Tea Master in Little Tokyo and Kettl in Los Feliz are important LA names. DAMO is strong for Korean-style cream-top matcha. Saint Maxime Coffee is the Venice and Westside matcha stop to know.
What is the best matcha near me in Los Angeles?
Choose by neighborhood: Saint Maxime Coffee for Venice and the Westside, Tea Master for Little Tokyo, Kettl for Los Feliz, DAMO for Koreatown or Arts District, Archives Of Us for DTLA and Chinatown, and Maruwu Seicha for Culver City.
Where should I get matcha on the Westside of Los Angeles?
Saint Maxime Coffee on Rose Ave is the Venice and Westside pick for Strawberry Matcha, Banana Cream Top Matcha, classic iced matcha, coffee, house-made chai, and crepes in one stop.
Where should I get matcha near DTLA or Chinatown?
Tea Master is the Little Tokyo traditional matcha pick. Archives Of Us is the DTLA and Chinatown-area pick for a modern matcha cafe with cream-top drinks and a design-forward room.
Where does Saint Maxime Coffee fit in this list?
Saint Maxime Coffee is the Venice and Westside pick: the stop for Strawberry Matcha, Banana Cream Top Matcha, classic iced matcha, coffee, house-made chai, and crepes near Rose Ave and Abbot Kinney.
What matcha does Saint Maxime Coffee use?
Saint Maxime Coffee rotates between Ippodo, Sakaya, and Monami from Maru depending on availability and the drink build.
© Saint Maxime Coffee. 560 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291. Specialty coffee, matcha, cream top cold brew, house-made chai, and Uncle Dan Crepes.