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MATCHA ZANMAI

A serene Japanese matcha café

Downtown
4.7$
OPEN12 pm - 10 pm
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MATCHA ZANMAI focuses on high-quality ceremonial grade green tea incorporated into a variety of specialized desserts. The menu features signature soft serve ice cream, layered parfaits, and delicate crêpes that showcase the distinct earthy profile of premium matcha powder. Patrons select from various intensity levels of tea, allowing for a personalized culinary experience centered on traditional Japanese flavor profiles. Beyond the matcha offerings, the establishment provides a selection of complementary sweets designed to balance the natural bitterness of the tea with refined sweetness. The minimalist interior aesthetic serves as a functional backdrop for the vibrant green presentation of every dessert plate. Every item is prepared to order using authentic ingredients to maintain consistent flavor integrity across all dessert categories offered within this specialty space.

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Matcha Zanmai is widely celebrated as a premier destination for high-quality matcha in Montreal, earning praise for its authentic, earthy, and rich flavor profiles that avoid being overly sweet. Visitors frequently recommend their signature matcha soft serve, varied parfaits, and diverse menu of lattes and pastries, often noting that the experience rivals those found in Japan. While the establishment is frequently noted for its small, cozy seating area and occasional queues, most guests find the friendly, professional service and the premium quality of the ingredients to be well worth the visit, making it a beloved spot for both long-time matcha enthusiasts and curious newcomers.
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Trystan
5.0

My girlfriend is obsessed with matcha & every time we visit Montréal, we come here. The employees here are extremely kind & the service is perfect. Even the sign to locate bathrooms is adorable. 10/10 I definitely recommend

Jan 21, 2026
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Amélie.Gilbert
5.0

My favorite matcha place ever, the staff is so so so kind too! Everytime im in town i legit book my accommodation close to Zenmai so i can get it daily while im in Mtl. Thank you so much for this place, i hope you open one soon in my city🥹❤?❤?

Jan 21, 2026
on Google
Jon
5.0

First time trying this kind of ice cream in Canada! Very interesting flavo

Jan 21, 2026
on Google
Gissel
5.0

Crème glacée savoureuse & crémeuse. La saveur du matcha est bien présente. Il s'agit d'une crème glacée qui n'est pas trop sucré donc vous pouvez la dégusté sans sentir que vous aurez le diabète après.

Jan 19, 2026
on Google
X
5.0

Love their drinks & desserts. Their zanmai signature ice cream has a lot of toppings inside such as azuki beans & matcha jelly. They're all pretty good & the combination is very fun to eat.

The place is very small & there aren't many seats.

Jan 16, 2026
on Google
M.R.
5.0

Very good service, & good selection of products! I had a warm matcha latte, & the quality of the drink was superior to other places I'vr been to!

Jan 13, 2026
on Google
Lana
5.0

Such a cute spot!
The mixed matcha soft serve with matcha brownie bites is rich & creamy, yet perfectly balanced.
I also tried the iced matcha latte so good.
& the star of the show? The yuzu tartalette. Absolutely phenomenal, fresh, light, & pure buttery goodness. 🍋

Jan 8, 2026
on Google
Timothy
5.0

My go-to place for matcha drinks & snacks in Montreal so far.

I usually order their iced matcha latte with vanilla syrup. The drink is well balanced, not too sweet even with added syrup. The amount of ice is just what I'm looking for, not too much, especially since I drink quite fast.

I am most impressed by their service. Even with a lineup from the door, the staff move through the orders quickly. Furthermore, the service is always friendly from the people serving to the people handing off the drinks. Overall, the atmosphere is very welcoming here!

Jan 7, 2026
on Google
Heroshi
5.0

⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐? If you love matcha this is the place. We can tell they use the best quality matcha for everything from dessert, drinks to their soft serves. BEST MATCHA in MTL!!!

Dec 31, 2025
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Nataliya
2.0

Tried the decaf, but it kept me up all night with an upset stomach & anxiety. The restroom being closed for customers was also a bummer. Not my best experience here, I'll pass next time. But hope other have a better luck!

Dec 31, 2025
on Google
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