The best matcha in Chicago

A locals' shortlist of matcha spots in Chicago, IL — hand-vetted by neighbors on Manifest, with the practical details (wifi, outlets, noise level, day-pass pricing, signature drinks) you actually need.

8 curated picks See the full Chicago map

Every matcha pick in Chicago

  1. Cha Cha Matcha — Wicker Park

    Wicker Park

    Pink-and-green flagship. Iced matcha latte.

    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  2. MatchaThat — Lincoln Park

    Lincoln Park

    Matcha-focused cafe with Uji ceremonial.

    • Signature: Whisked matcha
    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  3. Plant Based Junkie — Wicker Park

    Wicker Park

    Vegan cafe with strong matcha menu.

    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  4. Ipsento Coffee

    Bucktown

    Local roaster with a serious matcha bar.

    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  5. Boba Guys — West Loop

    West Loop

    Strawberry matcha + house oat milk.

    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  6. Sweetwater Tavern (matcha menu)

    Loop

    Loop bar with surprising matcha lineup.

    • Matcha: yes

  7. Asha Tea House — Lincoln Park

    Lincoln Park

    Loose-leaf nerd-out. Whisked matcha is the move.

    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  8. Mochinut — Lincoln Park

    Lincoln Park

    Mochi donuts + great matcha latte.

    • Matcha: yes

Frequently asked: matcha in Chicago

Where's the best matcha in Chicago?
Locals on Manifest curate these as the top matcha bars: Cha Cha Matcha — Wicker Park, MatchaThat — Lincoln Park, Plant Based Junkie — Wicker Park. Full list with notes is above.
Best matcha latte with oat milk in Chicago?
Cha Cha Matcha — Wicker Park in Wicker Park pours an oat matcha latte that's a locals' favorite.
What makes a great matcha bar?
Locals look for ceremonial-grade powder, a real whisking ritual, oat-milk options and consistency. The Chicago picks above all qualify.
Is the matcha at these Chicago spots actually good?
Yes — every bar on this list, including Cha Cha Matcha — Wicker Park in Wicker Park, was suggested by Manifest neighbors who drink matcha regularly in Chicago, not pulled from generic review sites.

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