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5 Filipino-Owned Cafés to Try in Metro Manila

Looking for your next matcha fix? We’ve rounded up five Filipino-owned matcha cafés worth adding to your list. From authentic, traditional cups to creative matcha creations, discover a spot that matches your taste and vibe.

Matcha drink and counter at Uji Matcha Café

Originally founded in Baguio, Uji Matcha Café brings authentic Japanese matcha to Makati, with matcha sourced directly from renowned tea-growing regions in Kagoshima, Yame, and Fukuoka.

📍Ground Floor, ABCR Barangay, Andres, Halili Building, Lower Bonifacio St, Baguio, 2600 Benguet

📍Unit 301, Dela Rosa Carpark 1, Dela Rosa Street, Makati City, 1229 Metro Manila

💰Price Range: ₱190- ₱270

🍵 Must-Try: Kinako Cream Matcha Latte and Cereal Cream Matcha Latte


Matcha drink and Matchanese café stall

Offers 100% organic matcha imported weekly from Kyoto, with customizable drinks where customers can choose their matcha base, strength, milk, and sweetness level.

📍Ground Level, The Block, SM City North EDSA, Quezon City, 1100 Metro Manila

📍2nd Floor, The Corner Market, The Podium, Mandaluyong City, 1550 Metro Manila

💰Price Range: ₱200 – ₱290 (for the matcha)

🍵 Must-Try: Matchanese Latte and Matchanese Seasalt Latte


Matcha drinks and menu at Hoshi House

A café created by a SEVENTEEN fan, making it a special spot for fans while offering a wide variety of drinks that can be enjoyed by matcha lovers and first-time visitors.

📍1738 Dian St, Palanan, Makati City, 1235 Metro Manila

💰Price Range: ₱200- ₱350

🍵 Must-Try: Dango Dream Matcha and Croissant Cloud Matcha


Oolah café entrance and matcha drink

Known for its bold and playful matcha creations, from Banana Pudding and Sweet Corn Miso to Double Ube Matcha. Its quirky, art-filled café adds to the fun, creative experience.

📍Lower Ground Floor, Cityland III, 417 V.A. Rufino St, Corner Ormaza, Legazpi Village, Makati City, 1229 Metro Manila

💰Price Range: ₱200- ₱290

🍵 Must-Try: Banana Pudding Matcha and


Matcha latte and storefront at Little Matcha Studio

A cozy, homey spot serving rich, sweet, and earthy matcha–perfect for those looking for a comforting matcha experience.

📍411 N.S. Amoranto Sr. St, Santa Mesa Heights, Quezon City, 1114 Metro Manila

💰Price Range: ₱200- ₱260 (for the matcha)

🍵 Must-Try: Ichigo Matcha and Cookie Butter Matcha

Whether you’re a matcha beginner or a longtime enthusiast, there’s always another cup to discover. These Filipino-owned cafés each bring their own take to the growing local matcha scene–so go out, explore, and find the perfect matcha spot for you!