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MATCHA ZANMAI

A serene Japanese matcha café
Downtown
4.7$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 12 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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Reviews for MATCHA ZANMAI

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on Google4.7 (1200+)
*as of 2026-07-15
5★
79%
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Review Summary

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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had a hot (& strong) matcha & a mochi matcha cookie that i really liked although it didn't taste much matcha.

Jun 9, 2026
on Google

Excellent service client a chaque visite & toutes les préparations pâtissières sont délicieuses(croyez moi car je les aient toutes goûter 😅) ça fait 2 ans que je reviens régulièrement dans cette pâtisserie japonaise. La récente création de matchachino(plus petit & plus concentré que le matcha latte) est devenue ma nouvelle boisson préférée 💕👌🏼

Jun 8, 2026
on Google

Matcha Zenmai is truly a hidden gem. If you're a matcha lover, this place is absolutely worth visiting. They offer premium-quality matcha in everything from lattes & desserts to ice cream, & you can genuinely taste the difference in the quality of the ingredients.

What I really appreciate about this spot is that the products speak for themselves. The service is excellent, the atmosphere is relaxed, & the overall experience feels very authentic & welcoming. It's a simple, no-frills kind of café where you can just sit back & enjoy a really well-made cup of matcha, whether hot or iced.

I had the iced matcha latte on a hot day, & it was incredibly refreshing. The matcha flavor was smooth, rich, & perfectly balanced. Their matcha ice cream also stood out to me because it's surprisingly hard to find matcha ice cream made with this level of quality & care.

You can tell the team here genuinely cares about their products & customer experience. I also appreciate that they seem to be keeping things reasonably affordable, which probably explains why I often see students here whenever I visit.

Overall, this is a fantastic spot to relax & enjoy high-quality matcha in Montreal. I'll definitely be coming back the next time I'm in the city. Thank you for the great service & amazing products!

Jun 2, 2026
on Google

Pas besoin de faire le voyage au Japon ici on retrouve l'authenticité & la qualité des mets japonais. L'alliance des saveurs & des textures été aux rendez vous je recommande cette place.

Jun 2, 2026
on Google

I don't want to leave a 1-star review because the matcha vanilla ice cream was really good, & the portion size was generous.

However, the service was disappointing. I came in on Sunday night (May 31, around 8 PM) & stood at the cashier for a couple of minutes before anyone saying hi or even say i will come in few minutes. even though staff were nearby. The guy working that evening wasn't very welcoming & he took the order very quickly without any interaction.

The tables were also quite shaky, & the boxes stored behind the entrance don't make the best first impression.

Great ice cream, but the service could definitely be improved.

May 31, 2026
on Google

The matcha latte was perfect: a good taste of matcha, neither bitter nor too sweet, & not overly filled with ice.

May 27, 2026
on Google

I love the matcha chocolate dessert & the matcha mochi cookies, i've tried the other stuff but i always come back for these ones!

May 27, 2026
on Google
5.0

If you love matcha-flavoured sweets, this is the place to go! Tried the matcha ice cream in a cone, it was excellent. Many other matcha-flavoured items (cookies, brownies, etc) which I will try the next time I'm in the area. Quick & friendly service, the place was a bit crowded but we still managed to find a place to sit. Must try if you love matcha!

May 27, 2026
on Google

Probably one of the best matcha ice cream places in mtl

May 27, 2026
on Google

Great quality matcha. I got the classic iced matcha latte. Super creamy & quality of matcha was amazing. Highly recommend. Workers were also super nice 👍🏻

May 27, 2026
on Google