TSUJIRI was founded in 1860 by Riemon Tsuji who was renowned for his spirit of “YUWA”, meaning "continue to innovate and sustain the tradition". His statue was built in Kyoto, Japan to honor his contribution to the Japanese tea industry. Mr. Tsuji has refined the cultivation of Gyokuro (the highest grade of Japanese green tea) and his method is still being used to this day. He is also the inventor of the tea box that preserves the longevity and freshness of the tea leaves during transportation, making fresh tea from Kyoto available to other Japanese cities a century ago. In 2010, CHAHO, which means tea shop in Japanese, was first established outside of Japan to carry on our founder’s spirit and to serve fresh tea to our customers worldwide.
Reviews describe Tsujiri Montreal as a popular destination for matcha fans with a broad menu of desserts drinks and some savory options like ramen and soba; matcha is praised for richness and authenticity though some items are described as less strong or overly sweet and a few desserts feel pricey or inconsistent in quality; the atmosphere is often described as cozy and Japanese inspired with ample seating good for studying or catching up but it can get crowded and noisy in peak hours; service is generally friendly and professional with staff helpful and attentive though isolated rude experiences are noted; the cafe also receives compliments for its modern decor and variety of offerings like hojicha yuzu and kuromitsu desserts; overall it comes across as a top choice for matcha in Montreal delivering strong matcha desserts and drinks in a welcoming setting with some items needing closer consistency.
I like the interior design, very fancy decor. Service was polite, welcoming & professional. I ordered an iced matcha latte. I was asked if I wanted regular sugar & responded yes. Unfortunately I didn't taste any sweetener, only matcha which was a shame. Compared to the other matcha cafes nearby, this iced matcha latte is a bit more expensive. I do appreciate that they didn't put too much ice since I tend to drink them fast.
My go-to place for Matcha or Hojicha lattes. Their unagi dashe is so good & I've had too many to count. Ambiance is really nice too, & the staff always super professional, calm & helpful. Would so, so recommend.
Jan 19, 2026
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This cafe is a famous matcha brand in Japan. I ordered tiramisu & hojicha latte. The sponge of the tiramisu was very dry & hard, so it's not tasty. I didn't really taste the matcha, so I don't recommend it. The hojicha latte had a refreshing hojicha aroma, but it might be better to buy it yourself on Amazon or make it yourself using hojicha powder from another matcha shop. It's a good place to relax when you're feeling a bit tired after walking around downtown.
Sep 7, 2025
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I had high expectations when a friend recommended this place, but unfortunately, I left very disappointed. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt disorganized & unwelcoming, their terrace was a mess, the staff didn't seem engaged or happy to be there. The display was poorly stocked (only two dessert options available at 1pm). I ordered an iced matcha latte that was decent, but my friend's drink, which was supposed to be lightly sweetened, came out far too sweet. Overall, not the experience I was hoping for.
While staying in Montreal for 3 days, we've visited Tsujiri 3 times because we enjoyed the Hojicha that much! The Softserve was creamy! The Latte refreshing! Wished they had one here in Philly!
Jun 27, 2025
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This was our go-to spot for good-quality matcha. The matcha shiratama parfait & matcha latte were rich in flavour. Not too sweet. The lighting in the place was a bit dark for our taste in terms of ambience, but overall, it was a 10/10 for anything matcha-related.
Ordered their signature parfait & matcha latte. Their matcha quality is ok not too great. Their parfait was disappointing for the price. Specially when you are just one block away from Matcha Zanmai. I think they need to up their game with the quality of the matcha & the parfaits. Their atmosphere & seating arrangements were good.
Amazing food: dishes, desserts & drinks. We loved it so much we came every day during our stay in Montreal. Service was great, especially the man with glasses who was very kind & attentive. We wish we could come back, but sadly we live in another continent.
I'm a big matcha fan so I needed to come to this place & try the tiramisu: it's delicious! It has a great texture, there was a lot of matcha powder on top though. The matcha latte was great too! The place was full of people working remotely, & it's a big place when you enter the cafe. I recommend :)
J'ai récemment visité le Tsujiri de Montréal & j'ai été très déçu par mon expérience. La boisson que j'ai commandée, un matcha & un matcha latte, était extrêmement amère & avait une texture farineuse en bouche, ce qui ne reflète pas les standards élevés de Tsujiri que j'ai apprécié. Lorsque j'ai demandé à l'employé comment le matcha était préparé, on m'a dit que l'eau bouillante était utilisée, car'plus haute était la température, meilleure c'était.' Cela va totalement à l'encontre des pratiques traditionnelles, où une eau à soixante-dix à quatre-vingts degrés est recommandée pour préserver les arômes délicats & éviter une amertume excessive. Si vous souhaitez vraiment profiter des saveurs authentiques du matcha, je vous recommande d'acheter leur poudre directement au magasin & de la préparer vous-même à la maison. Cela garantira une meilleure expérience & un respect des méthodes. En revanche, je ne conseille pas de commander des boissons sur place, à moins qu'ils ne corrigent leur façon de les préparer. Il suffit de regarder le site web de tsujiri global (ci-joint) pour voir comment la préparation de la boisson doit être faite. Si des ajustements sont faits pour améliorer la qualité des boissons & respecter la préparation, je serais heureux de retirer ce commentaire & de revisiter l'établissement.
