Enjoy your matcha fix at these local spots

Just as coffee culture has taken off in Australia since the early 2000s, so too has matcha, only we’ve been a little slower to catch on.

Plenty of Newcastle cafes have taken note, adding matcha to their drink lineup in recent years. If you’re hooked on matcha or you’re wanting to try this earthy yet sweet East Asian green tea, start working your way through this guide on where to get matcha in Newcastle.

23hundred Espresso Bar

Ideally located a short walk from Newcastle Beach, the foreshore, and Hunter Street, 23hundred Espresso Bar is a go-to inner-city coffee spot. Order yourself a matcha latte or a matcha smoothie when the cravings kick in and sit outside to people watch and soak up the sunshine.
Where: 71 Scott St, Newcastle

Akuna Cafe

Tucked into suburban Merewether, Akuna Cafe is all about dishing up nourishing food and drinks that’ll make you feel good. Grab a matcha latte or iced matcha (strawberry, blueberry, mango, and plain) and pair it with one of the cafe’s filling breakfast options.
Where: 40 Patrick St, Merewether

Arlo's

A matcha from Arlo's is always a good idea. This coffee caravan has a bit of a cult following for its scrumptious sweet treats (house-made, of course), quality coffee, and matcha. Expect an earthy yet slightly sweet flavour that always hits the spot.
Where: 98A Dawson St, Cooks Hill

Autumn Rooms

Autumn Rooms is a Newcastle favourite for delicious and creative breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes. Now, the cafe is slinging out matcha lattes – your prayers have been answered! Autumn Rooms does things a little differently with its matcha, using ceremonial Shizuoka matcha blended with vanilla bean, agave, and coconut blossom, served on coconut milk or enjoy their citrus matcha complete with lemon curd cold foam, The Tea Collective matcha, coconut milk, blood peach, and kaffir lime.
Where: 127 Darby St, Cooks Hill | 42 Mitchell St, Stockton

Baba Yaga

The colourful facade and friendly service of Darby Street's Baba Yaga always makes us smile, so you can imagine our joy when we learned the team serves up a cracking iced matcha with flavours including strawberry, chocolate, and coconut.
Where: 155 Darby St, Cooks Hill

Bolton Street Pantry

Bolton Street Pantry's sleek, industrial style fit out is reflective of its coffee and food philosophy: don't overcomplicate things. The same goes for its matcha – expect a nice hefty cup of 100% organic A grade Japanese matcha, available hot or iced. Or go for something a little more extravagant with their iced strawberry match or iced mango matcha.
Where: 45 Bolton St, Newcastle

The Bondwood

The Bondwood is a favourite among Adamstown locals and passersby looking for a coffee hit along Glebe Road. Have your matcha hot tonic served out of an original 1950s Roma caravan and enjoy your matcha on the grass or on the go.
Where: 504 Glebe Rd, Adamstown

Bowie

Bowie is brought to you by the same friendly team behind The Junction’s Talulah, and you can expect the same quality of food, drinks, and service at this fun Hamilton haunt. Bowie does a matcha latte made with A-grade Japanese brewed with your choice of milk plus their newest addition, the black sesame matcha which is quickly becoming a favourite.
Where: 79/81 Beaumont St, Hamilton

Cafe Inu

Cafe Inu’s food has a distinct Japanese influence, so it makes sense that matcha makes an appearance on the menu. Served in a traditional tea bowl, Cafe Inu’s matcha is as good as they get in Newcastle.
Where: 43 Denison St, Carrington 

Common Circus

Hamilton favourite Common Circus is a lovely spot to drop in for a bit of homewares shopping, but don't miss its cute cafe offering while you're there. When the matcha cravings hit, order an iced matcha served on your choice of milk.
Where: 1A Dixon St, Hamilton

Convoy Commune

Convoy Commune oozes relaxed, beachy vibes, and what better way to chill out than with a matcha latte? Order one from Convoy Commune hot or cold, on your choice of milk, and unwind.
Where: 88 Mitchell St, Merewether

Corner House

Corner House Cafe recently entered a new era under the experienced stewardship of local hospitality duo Meckenzie and Joshua – which means their matcha is the same offering as that from 23Hundred Espresso Bar and Paper Run Espresso.
Where: 29 Union St, Cooks Hill

CRUMB

Lambton’s newest addition to their foodie scene is the cult-favourite, CRUMB, and whilst the pastries have garnered quite the following, so to has their matcha offering available hot or iced.
Where: 113 Elder St, Lambton

Equium Social

We're very fond of Equium Social's interesting takes on cafe favourites, across both the food and drinks menu. The popular Mayfield East cafe works with organic ceremonial high gride match (which you can also buy retail) and serves up an iced blueberry matcha, iced coconut matcha, and a matcha latte.
Where: 1/5 Maitland Rd, Mayfield East

Fairmont Diner

Carrington-based cafe is serving up a matcha latte to go with its all-day breakfast menu. Cosy up in its funky, vintage-style space while you sip.
Where: 34 Cowper St South, Carrington

House of Roast

Darby Street’s House of Roast is home to the coolest new packaging for your iced matcha.
Where: 149 Darby St, Cooks Hill

Hubro

Hubro has been brewing coffee for Newcastle locals since 2016 and has become a favourite takeaway coffee joint for the Cooks Hill community. The cafe is offering iced matcha and matcha lattes with product from Matcha Hana – providing the highest quality organic ceremonial grade matcha sourced directly from Fukuoka, Japan,
Where: 295 Darby St, Cooks Hill

Ka-fey Cafe

If you find yourself in Hunter Street Mall, head to Ka-fey Cafe for a matcha!
Where: 148 Hunter St, Newcastle

The Kiosk Newcastle Beach

There are few better locations to sip matcha than at The Kiosk Newcastle Beach.
Where: 42 Shortland Esp, Newcastle East

La Bae

Choosing to work with premium organic Matcha powder from Japan and Thailand, owner Kate says she has sourced specific brands so as to achieve the best and freshest matcha flavours possible.
Where: 3/152 HUnter St, Newcastle

Local Customs

Owned and run by the same brothers who run The Bondwood just across the road, Local Customs is a bright, chilled out cafe where the only priority is to slow down. The matcha at Local Customs has to be one of the prettiest cups around – make sure you admire it for a second before tucking in!
Where: 513 Glebe Rd, Adamstown

LOLAs

Another favourite that lines the Darby Street strip, LOLAs is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (dinner only Thu–Sat) and offers matcha latte, iced matcha, mango matcha weiss, and a strawberry cheesecake matcha.
Where: 171 Darby St, Cooks Hill

Mama-P

Mama-P is known for its delicious, healthy, plant-based food, and its drinks menu is no different. Order a blended matcha latte to pair with your nourishing feed.
Where: 2/142 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown

MOA & Co

MOA & Co has become a much-loved spot in Carrington since opening in 2023 in its community-focused converted warehouse. The coffee van uses Raw Nutrition by Soph matcha (one of the best options available in Newcastle) and is known for doing specials including their house made blueberry and strawberry syrups.
Where: 16 Gipps St, Carrington

Mockingbird

The team at Mockingbird are all about taking a fresh and fun approach to their food, and the same applies to the drink menu. Check out their matcha range – iced matcha latte or mix it in with strawberry, raspberry, or blueberry.
Where: 131 Beaumont St, Hamilton

Morning Market Coffee

Expect a super vibrant, green matcha when you order from Morning Market Coffee. It's the perfect accompaniment to a pastry (or two).
Where: 2/142 Dudley Rd, Whitebridge | 1/6 Stewart Ave, Newcastle West | 472 The Esplanade, Warners Bay

Mr Sister Coffee

You might know Mr Sister Coffee for its standout coffee, but did you know this local fave does matcha too? Next time you feel like swapping your coffee for tea, go for the cafe's hot matcha.
Where: Shop 9, 18 Wolfe St, Newcastle | 177 Main Rd, Speers Point

Omorfos Café Bar

Owner John Issaakidis prides himself on using only the best quality ingredients, including matcha. Imported from the Uji region of Kyoto, Japan, it is 100% organic, ceremonial-grade powder. 
Where Charlestown Square, near the Apple store.

Espresso

Outdo Espresso knows what it's doing when it comes to serving up tasty treats (those toasties!) and delicious, fun, yet quality drinks. The matcha here is top-tier – not only can you get a hot matcha, but you can also try an iced matcha topped with their selection of cold foam flavours.
Where: 464 King St, Newcastle West

Paper Run Espresso

Paper Run Espresso gets it right in the matcha department. Expect a bright green tea served hot or iced on your choice of milk.
Where: 59 Ridge St, Merewether

Pum’s Coffee Haus

The newest addition to Darby Street’s cafe scene, Pum’s has taken over the former Core Espresso spot and has brought with it both a hot iced matcha and iced matcha to the menu.
Where: 162 Darby St, Cooks Hill

Sanctum

Sanctum has been a Darby Street staple for years and its menu is full of reliable cafe favourites plus their matcha.
Where: 8/113-125 Darby St, Cooks Hill

Shakey Joe's

Shakey Joe’s is a superfood cafe with a passion for health and nutrition, serving up dishes like açai bowls, poke bowls, superfood smoothies, and drinks like coffee and matcha. Grab yours hot or iced post-walk along the lake.
Where: 6/87 King St, Warners Bay

Spur

Brought to you by the same team behind Arlo’s in Cooks Hill, you know a matcha at spur is always going to be top notch.
Where: 4 Samdon St, Hamilton

Sunnyboy Kiosk

Sunnyboy Kiosk has become the hotspot along the Bathers Way for a pre or post-walk coffee – why not make your next stop a matcha latte? You can also find strawberry iced matcha and mango iced matcha at Sunnyboy too!
Where: 15 Ocean St, Merewether

Talulah

If you’re after a luxe matcha experience, Talulah in The Junction is the place to be. Featuring A-grade Japanese matcha and brewed on your choice of milk.
Where: 52 Glebe Rd, The Junction

Three Monkeys Cafe

Three Monkeys Cafe offers both a hot and iced matcha.
Where: 131 Darby St, Cooks Hill

The Van at Bar Beach

The Van at Bar Beach has jumped on the matcha train using Raw Nutrition by Soph’s matcha, as well as a sweeter option with Origin Tea Traders matcha. Grab a cup and wander over to the beach to drink it while you watch the waves.
Where: 29 Kilgour Ave, Bar Beach

The Yoga Place Cafe

Boasting a wholefood, plant-based menu, The Yoga Place Cafe is a hidden gem located in the beachside suburb of Blacksmiths. Have your matcha the traditional way on plant milk, or opt for it poured over ice when the weather starts heating up.
Where: 6 Mitti St, Blacksmiths

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