Kaizen Manga Cafe is described as a cozy, welcoming hub with a colorful, book-filled vibe that makes it great for studying, reading manga, or catching up with friends. The menu earns praise for standout matcha and coffee, tasty bites like banh mi and onigiri, and drinks such as raspberry matcha and mango yuzu sodas, with many noting the quality and presentation. A strong sense of community comes from attentive, friendly staff and a space that feels inclusive, with a flexible model that includes a member option and student discounts, plus weekday coworking and weekend events. Some reviews note the space can get warm without air conditioning and occasional inconsistencies in food seasoning or cleanliness, but overall the atmosphere, vibes, and value for manga lovers and students keep bringing people back. It is often described as a real gem and the go-to place to read, work, study, and enjoy drinks and bites.
Very nice little cafe, i absolutely adoreee their Raspberry Matcha with the Raspberry cold foam, my favourite matcha ever!!! It is an insane flavour combo. Not really a cafe to go study (unless you have a pass/subscription to their other floor) but you can still sit down & eat or drink, they have two seats for that. Very nice employees & good service always!
Had a good time here! Love the ambiance & the place is so cute & colorful, so many mangas to choose from! The owner is so nice & easy to talk to!
We ordered a spicy salmon onigiri & a tofu onigirazu, both fillings were good, but the rice was missing seasoning. For the drinks, we ordered one double-double matcha & one raspberry matcha. Both were creamy & yummy & the presentation was great. The orders are brought to your table! (There is a good amount of seats, for all groups) I also got the okinawa sugar latte to-go, very good!
They have an hourly fee, which is $2. But there's also a member option which is really good if you go daily/weekly, it removes the hourly fee & you can stay for an unlimited time & read all the mangas you want!
first time trying this place, the vibe is nice, the service was great & my drink was delicious. not sure if they have bigger size options but i hope so because I need more of the delicious raspberry matcha😁 They also have a student discount which is nice.
Their raspberry matcha is to die for! Also amazing & friendly service from the owner, who's always a pleasure to talk to ☺?. In an area with matcha places practically everywhere, Kaizen is definitely my favourite by far. Their seats are super comfy & it's a great spot to catch up on work or to just take a break. They also have some really good sparkling sodas if you're not in the mood for something caffeinated, I really recommend the mango/yuzu one!
(Updated my review a few months after I first wrote it since I've been here so many times at this point, & I have nothing but love for this place 🥰)
I ordered matcha raspberry which was perfect but what ruined my experience was the bad smell in the hall & the uncleanness of the stuff & seeing almost everywhere bunch of hair even on the stir sticks. Would be much better if you take care of that & be more cautious
Jul 9, 2025
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Very nice matcha latte, especially with the okinawa sugar. I love it. I know this place from Yatai MTL & i tried the Matcha raspberry syrup there which is really good tooo but the portion is a lil bit small comparing to the price which is higher than other places.
Okay so... this was my first time ever trying matcha - like, ever - & I'm so glad it happened at Kaizen Café I went for the raspberry matcha & OMG. It was smooth, lightly sweet, & actually so calming. Didn't expect to like it this much but now I totally get the hype. I also had one of their onigiris & it was warm, cozy, & comforting - the kind of snack that makes you feel like you're being taken care of.
The space itself is such a vibe - super chill, cozy, & somehow made me feel super productive. I even finished editing my Reel while I was there (rare win 😅).
& let's talk about Sara, the sweetest human ever. She made me feel right at home on day one. So welcoming, so kind - the kind of energy that makes you want to come back.
Which I did 👀On my second visit, I tried both the strawberry & mango matcha - & now I can't even pick a favorite. Each one has its own little vibe & I'm lowkey addicted.
