The best matcha in Washington D.C.

A locals' shortlist of matcha spots in Washington D.C., DC — 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 Washington D.C. map

Every matcha pick in Washington D.C.

  1. Toki Underground (matcha bar)

    H Street

    Famous ramen spot with great matcha.

    • Matcha: yes

  2. Cha Cha Matcha — Georgetown

    Georgetown

    Pink-and-green matcha bar.

    • Signature: Iced matcha latte
    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  3. Daikaya (matcha menu)

    Chinatown

    Japanese tea + ceremonial matcha.

    • Matcha: yes

  4. Sweetgreen (matcha drinks rotating)

    Dupont Circle

    Local DC chain with good matcha menu.

    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  5. Maketto

    H Street

    Asian cafe + retail. Whisked matcha.

    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  6. Yola — H Street

    H Street

    Tiny matcha-focused shop.

    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  7. Ipanema Cafe

    Logan Circle

    Brazilian cafe with matcha + acai.

    • Matcha: yes

  8. Kung Fu Tea — Chinatown

    Chinatown

    Reliable chain matcha latte.

    • Matcha: yes

Frequently asked: matcha in Washington D.C.

Where's the best matcha in Washington D.C.?
Locals on Manifest curate these as the top matcha bars: Toki Underground (matcha bar), Cha Cha Matcha — Georgetown, Daikaya (matcha menu). Full list with notes is above.
Best matcha latte with oat milk in Washington D.C.?
Cha Cha Matcha — Georgetown in Georgetown 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 Washington D.C. picks above all qualify.
Is the matcha at these Washington D.C. spots actually good?
Yes — every bar on this list, including Toki Underground (matcha bar) in H Street, was suggested by Manifest neighbors who drink matcha regularly in Washington D.C., not pulled from generic review sites.

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