Where to get the best iced strawberry matcha in Vancouver
Sunnier days are on the horizon, and no beverage has a stronger chokehold on the city during the warmer months than the coveted iced strawberry matcha — and for good reason. Refreshing, dark green matcha atop a delicious layer of milk and fresh strawberry purée. What’s not to love?
These Vancouver spots not only offer some of the most eye-catching iced matcha lattes we’ve seen, but also incorporate high-quality matcha powder, some imported directly from Japan. So while some of these menus might trade out strawberries for sour cherries, blueberries, or mango, you’re guaranteed a delicious, fruity kick with every sip of matcha.
Consider this list a solid place to start your iced matcha journey.
Cowdog
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Cowdog’s Iced Strawberry Matcha is the drink that started it all. Of course, their menu has expanded to include a rotating variety of tasty espresso and matcha beverages worth trying, but their OG strawberry matcha is a classic for a reason. If you’re lucky, you can even snag some top-notch matcha powder from Dew Matcha Bar during your visit to either the new location in Kits or their take-out-only Oak Street location.
Keep an eye out for their new Vanilla Oat Frozen Matcha coming soon.
Address: 3720 Oak St., Vancouver
Address: 1927 West 4th Ave., Vancouver
Union Market
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Now open until 6 p.m. daily, Union Market is the epitome of neighbourhood charm. Tucked away in Vancouver’s Strathcona neighbourhood, the cafe-market has introduced two seasonal iced matchas that will satisfy your sweet tooth this season: Sour Cherry and Blueberry Iced Matcha Lattes. Pair that with one of their famous Pastel de Nata, and you’re golden.
Address: 810 Union St., Vancouver
Foglifter Coffee Roasters
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In addition to its fantastic Vancouver Island-roasted coffee, Foglifter has some amazing seasonal beverages on the menu right now, including a refreshing Iced Strawberry Oat Latte that’s back alongside a new Iced Blueberry Oat Hojicha. And if you’re looking for a snack to pair with it, there’s always an amazing lineup of pastries, fresh-baked focaccia, and sandwiches to choose from here.
Address: 3590 Main St., Vancouver
Cafe Algan
Cafe Aglan is truly a hidden gem in South Van, offering a selection of tarts, cakes, and unique sips on their menu, including three iced matcha lattes available for a limited time: Strawberry, Banana Bread, and Mango. They even have a Matcha Fog for London Fog lovers!
Address: 688 West 58th Ave., Vancouver
Saunter Coffee
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Saunter has some killer specialty pastries and espresso beverages on the menu, but its Iced Strawberry Milk Matcha steals the show. The popular iced beverage comes with a housemade strawberry sauce, and it’s topped with a freeze-dried strawberry crumble that’s truly the cherry on top in more ways than one.
Address: 321 West Pender St., Vancouver
Whisk Matcha
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If you’re scouring the city for some of the best-quality matcha, Whisk is a female-owned brand that curates the best Japanese matcha from independent tea farms as well as reputable matcha brands in Japan. Their Mount Pleasant cafe is 100% plant-based, offering a tasty selection of vegan danishes, buns, cookies, and other sweets to satisfy your cravings.
According to a recent Instagram story, their beloved Iced Strawberry Matcha is back and better than ever.
Address: 39 Kingsway, Vancouver
Lumiere Cafe
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Among Lumiere’s spring menu of Maple Hojicha and Taro Matcha Cloud, there are three drinks now part of the cafe’s matcha lineup: Premium Matcha, Strawberry, and Mango. Perfect for grabbing on the go and hitting the park or beach.
Address: 521 West Broadway, Vancouver
Address: 2815 West Broadway, Vancouver
Teaspoons & Co.
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This tasty spot for tea lattes, tea-fruit slushies, and ice cream shakes like the Uji Matcha and Hojicha in Burnaby Heights also happens to have a delicious Strawberry Matcha Latte on its permanent menu.
Address: 4321 E Hastings St., Burnaby
Annabelle’s
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While currently out of strawberry puree at the time of writing this, Anabelle’s has confirmed that their coveted Iced Roasted Vermouth Strawberry Matcha Latte will be back shortly, and you better believe it’s worth lining up for.
Address: 620 Quebec St., Vancouver
Doe Coffee
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Situated in Strathcona, Doe Coffee is beloved for its Ceremonial Matcha, delicious ube loafs and croissants, and espresso beverages. Any of their pastries pair well with the Ube Matcha Bliss Latte, a blend of nutty ube and earthy matcha, balanced out by sweet and creamy condensed milk. Looking for a matcha alternative? The Mango Hojicha Latte is as good as it sounds as well.
In addition to its single-origin coffees, matcha lovers at Doe Coffee can pick up some culinary and craft matcha tea powder in person and online.
Address: 2263 East Hastings St., Vancouver
Slo Coffee
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While Slo Coffee’s menu is ever-changing, it’s safe to say that they’ve nailed their iced matcha beverages. In honour of this year’s Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy, the Fraser Street coffee shop introduced an Iced Soy Taho Matcha, a take on the traditional Filipino dessert, Taho, which we’re sure will be followed by even more iced matcha beverages as the weather heats up.
Looking for some seasonal sips to enjoy before spring ends? Don’t sleep on the decadent Iced Hojicha with Pandan Cream or Yuzu Espresso Tonic.
Address: 4160 Fraser St., Vancouver
FUNK. Coffee Bar
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This artsy coffee bar is known for its specialty coffee by House of Funk, but they’ve also released some new sun-inspired sips that just might tempt you. The Summer Fling can be made with matcha or hojicha, featuring housemade rhubarb raspberry sauce with milk on ice. The Monte Blanco, on the other hand, is for cold brew lovers, featuring coconut horchata cold foam topped with nutmeg and orange zest.
Address: 1025 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver
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