Yum yum! Im generally not the biggest fan of these types of dessert stands, or dessert in general. But this was a great treat on a hot day! I thought that the soft serve was not too sweet, so its perfect if youre on a diet!...Not really, but it feels perfect if youre on a diet. My only complaint is that music at the stand was a bit too loud and the song was a bit too repetitive, to the point of being slightly annoying. But its such a small gripe that its definitely not worth taking away any stars.

I have tried bubble waffles at happy lemon, moo bar and at matcha cafe maiko, there’s no question they are the best!Happy lemon was hard and cookie like, moo bar was better but man, the bubble waffle here was smooth and melt in mouth. Super soft inside with the purple filling. The matcha and ube icecream was a heavenly combination.I would definitely come back and eat this every time we are in seattle. Please give them a try. I added a picture of halfway through it.

Henry was an excellent server and provided great service. He informed us that this location uses organic Ube for their soft serve . Loved how prominent the Ube and matcha were in the soft serve. Thank you for the experience!

Stopped by for a simple twist of matcha / vanilla swirl. Service was limited the day I visited, with no matcha bubble waffles, but the soft serve was still tasty!

Friendly staff as always, the soft serves are HUGE and GOOD, but surprisingly cheap considering the portion. Cant even complain.

On my trip around the US I always look forward visiting Cafe Maiko! Their tea is so strong! I can only drink frappes and latte since I can’t handle dairy😁 so good

Took us a few elevator rides to find this place. The website says it located in the third floor by the mini rail, but it actually on the second floor in the food court. Was disappointed that they dont have the fish cone today, but the icecream taste great. Portion is too big for me we got two smalls for three people to share.

Ok im not a fan of the Matcha 🍦 , but if you like it,, then its definitely great ice cream 🍦 date spot...

Absolutely delicious. They dont skimp and have so many options. They can customize the drink however we want and they are super friendly. Usually there is no wait and even then, they are quick to make drinks. Their lattes are good on a hot day but their ice cream is also amazing. The owner Paris really knows what he is doing and is very kind.

MATCHA ICE CREAM topping with BROWN SUGAR BOBA: If you are a big fan of brown sugar boba and matcha, I highly recommend you stop by here. Their matcha flavor here is strong but not too bitter and sweet enough. Brown sugar boba and mochi are soft and chewy. Both are the must-try topping here. I was hesitant about putting ice cream and boba together for the first time I came here because some boba shops made it nothing special, but this place made a perfect combination. This dessert was very very yummy. Even though I ate this dessert a lot during recent weeks, Im still craving it.Brown Sugar Boba Fresh Milk (100% sweet, regular ice), Cocoa Brown Sugar Fresh Milk (100% sweet, regular ice), Matcha Brown Sugar Fresh Milk (100% sweet, regular ice): Those drinks were super tasty. Their drinks had a great flavor, especially the matcha brown sugar boba fresh milk The sweetness was perfect. Boba here was super soft and chewy.Service: The staff here was nice and very friendly.

Specifically went yesterday for the matcha shaved ice, but they didnt have shaved ice. It must have been a limited time item, so check the newest version of the menu before you go. I got the matcha ice cream with extra matcha powder instead and it was delicious! You can also add whatever you want on the ice cream for extra cost. I will definitely add boba next time! P.s. Cafe maiko is in the mall food court floor. It was a little hard to find of you dont know the area.

Try this place in Portland and I love matcha so I decided to try this place in Seattle. This place was clean and easy to find. The staff was super friendly and the menu was much larger than what it was in Portland. We got the taiyaki and the maiko special. I personally like the Portland location because the teriyaki was crunchy and not soft which I was expecting. The special had different toppings than what it was in Portland and it didn’t really go well with a soft serve ice cream. Other than that it’s a great place to get Matcha dessert!

Phenomenal tasting matcha, best Ive ever had, extremely creamy, rich flavor with a nice texture. Will definitely be coming back.

Good matcha you are looking for. Here’s the place will give you a real matcha flavor you are looking for. I’ll highly recommend this matcha cafe at downtown Seattle. Please support this place you won’t be regret to get good matcha flavor. I got matcha frappe cream.

It was ok. The gold on the soft serve was good. Gold does not add flavor its just a look, a friend was asking. They do however have a few matcha items on the menu. Taste was just like the tea. Conveniently located.

The most authentic matcha Ive ever had.

Specifically walked to this place to get the matcha bubble waffle or the avocado/matcha drink. Bubble waffle only available on weekends and avocado item just crossed off as unavailable. Waste of time.

Ice cream was delish but customer service leaves a lot to desire. Waited 10 minutes for a soft serve cone because one guy was prepping two other orders while the other girl (my cashier) was mopping the floor.

$4.00 for a cup of Matcha hot tea. First time trying this it was pretty good. Gotta like the green leafy taste in order to enjoy this though. Give it a try there ice cream looks pretty amazing here also. Located on the top floor!

High quality matcha ingredients used; shiratama and other ingredients were overcooked / just ok. Theres only 3 tables next to an escalator (and it can get super packed), so be warned its more of a to-go counter than a café. Service was also lacking - seemed like a few high schoolers running the place. Its an excellent effort from Seattle to put out more green tea cafés, but you can skip it if youre used to the standards back in East Asia.

TLDR: strong matcha flavor. Not very sweet. Asian level sweet.Located on the top floor of Westlake Center. Minimal seating.Watch out for monorail times because this place is located right next to the monorail doors. Expect high foot traffic.Menu has item titles, no descriptions, and minimal pictures. Best to ask whats in your ordered item.Service: order and pay at the counter, wait for your number to be called, grab your order and utensils at the counter.Bubble Waffle is served after 3pm.Golden Soft Serve Matcha Ice Cream: the gold is really just there for show--great for food paparazzi if you really wanna put that cone on social media for only $1 more. The ice cream itself is not very sweet and it has a very strong matcha flavor with a slight bitter aftertaste. They make their waffle cones in house--average cones.Maiko Special: you get a choice of ice cream (vanilla, matcha, or both). The vanilla comes with a small scoop of matcha ice cream underneath. Overall, honestly looks better than it tastes. Most toppings are very bland. The jello, mochi and cake pieces are very bland and barely sweet. The sweetest part is probably the ice cream and corn flakes.This place is for matcha lovers that really like that strong matcha flavor thats not drowned out by sugar. Its a great experience but honestly a better (expensive) photo opportunity than a food experience.

I miss this place so much since they closed because they move to level 2 of Westlake Center. They said they will open next week. I definitely come to support their new shop with more amazing foods

This location has recently opened as they are currently in their soft opening stage (they are working out the quirks). Unlike the one in Houston, this location does not offer a sweet level option and have the sugar premixed in the matcha drinks. I really enjoy the bitterness in my matcha drinks but they may add an option to adjust this later. The matcha latte was slightly on the sweet side. If you have a sweet tooth go for it. The hojicha is a dark roast version of green tea which had a nice bitter flavor but with a hint of sweetness. The soft serve matcha ice cream was probably my favorite as it had a true matcha bite. The waffle cones are made per order and provide that pleasent sweetness to contrast the bitter matcha. They might change a lot of things in the future but try it out if your in the area!

I love the matcha ice cream here so yummy! not too sweet not too dark!I really like it!I will come back soon!

As a matcha lover I was excited to try this place out, but was quite disappointed by their Maiko Special.They ran out of red beans but instead of informing the customers they subbed it with cheap cornflake fillers hoping nobody would notice.The matcha ice cream also isn’t as flavorful as the stores I’ve had in one of their other chains.And the chestnut topping is just a thin sliver rather than the usual round they give at other stores and shown in the menu photos.Would not return.

Everything here is green tea flavored. Very tasty simple and for a decent price.The parfaits have red bean paste in then which caught me by surprise.

Good. But not as good as the one in Hawaii, which I gave 5 start before. Staff here is new and still learning how to make them

This store has SERIOUS HYGIENE issues. The staffs wear gloves but never change it. I saw them wearing the same gloves while taking orders, taking bills and handing changes, making cones and bubbles waffles(touch directly using hands with the same gloves on), grab toppings to the ice cream etc. So gross!Then I told the staff I want the ice cream in a cup instead of the cone. What I got is very light with a pathetic tiny portion of ice cream. And it’s empty in the middle! It’s $6 but not worth it at all.Will never go back.

One of the best Matcha Ice Cream I ever had. It is not sweet and the price if very fair. I love the location too. The owner actually came out and said hi to me and asking us if I liked their Ice Cream. Very Friendly Staff. Hopefully they open one in Bellevue so I can go there every day.

I didn’t taste matcha inside, it’s more like food color and sugar. Not worth the money.

Couple word : so so good. Matcha is authentic here. I came here on weekend and it was real busy.

It was great. If you love tea (not chai) you will love this place. A must visit place in Seattle to try something new.

They serve great matcha ice cream. Full of matcha flavor and the sweetness is just right. The serving size is pretty good, too.

Came here couple moth ago for the first time and I’m in love with the place. My son loves their matcha ice cream and I love their special parfait. They have strong taste of matcha which I love and they’re not too sweet. My son now asks to go here every weekend. The staff and the owner are friendly which is the plus. My favorite place in town 👍👍👍

Delicious ice cream and matcha latte. Good service and nice employees. Definitely come back again!

Delicious. Ill come back again.

I have been waiting for this place to open back since quarantine. This is my most favorite place for matcha, I ordered the Matcha Latte and Matcha Float and they tasted delicious, not too sweet, not too tar, perfectly balanced in flavor. They also offered the new durian ice cream and it’s one of the best I have tasted so far compare to the one I had back home.Clean place and friendly staff as well. I highly recommended.

Good ice cream

Matcha = The best.

Maiko Special Mia is sooooooo good! Love their matcha ice cream. A bit pricy tho.

The quality is impeccable 👌 the matcha latte is not too strong and not at all watered down. Has a nice savory taste with a smooth mouthfeel, and I dont get that uncomfortable over-caffeinated feeling. Glad to have a location in Seattle now. Looking forward to trying the brown sugar milk with The Alleys brown sugar.

I tried so many different places .But I really like this place .Especially, I really like the Matcha ice cream . It is not too sweet and not to dark . I definitely will come back again .

I came visit Seattle from Minnesota. I went to the biggest tower in town. We had a ride back on the monorail. This shop next to the monorail. I order matcha icecream. It is not too sweet. Great balance. The waffle cone is fresh. Big cone. The price is ok. Highly recommended if you off from the monorail. Nice guest welcome

Surprisedly good.

Could not find the store. Store is closed. The sign says opening upstairs outside the montrail, but nothing! What a waste of time

Hot matcha latte is really good

They are closed due to construction and they do not update in the google map.

Really delicious matcha ice cream

Delicious icecream, very clean place! Recommend people to this place

Tasty 😋

Stopped by this place during our WA trip and the ice cream cones here are sooo pretty. The swirl is perfect and the two toned colors with the colorful cone made them truly Instagramable (they have a nice background just for it too!).Their combo flavors were really interesting. We tried the charcoal pineapple, but ended up getting the cocoa puffs and earl gray. Both flavors were great individually, but together was even better.Glad to have found this place and would recommend for anyone around the area looking for unique soft serve.

There’s an employee that regularly works there who is super pleasant and their drinks are tasty but the manager is pushy and pressured me to leave a good yelp review right then and there and I was really uncomfortable. If you want a good review just keep being nice to people and having good drinks and ice cream, yikes.

Pretty good -- we came for dessert after eating xian noodles and sushi burritos downstairs and got the Maiko special (the parfait) with plain matcha ice cream.It had a foamier texture and less deep of a bitter matcha flavor than other chains; my dining companions did not like the amount of cornflakes in the bottom.I would like to come back and try some of the beverage tea drinks.

Neat new place right beside the monorail entrance. The parfait was good; tons of matcha flavor. But the spoon was too flimsy and flopped all over. At the time I was there. They didnt have a sign saying that there is a 50-cent credit card fee but there is, possibly for purchases under a certain amount. So be aware.

It’s such the most delicious matcha ice cream I’ve ever tried😍😍 the shop decor look so cool and so fresh, the ice cream, of course, makes me crazy!!! I’ll definitely come back Seattle to try 1 more time.

Good trick!

This is probably the best matcha ice cream in town. I’ve been to Japan so it’s hard to find a place that has the real flavor of matcha, but this place just nailed this. I visited during last weekends, they were so busy but still able to handle the load. I will definitely come back more more.

The best matcha ice cream ever. Gold flake looks fancy

Tasty

Such a great place! Great service. I’ll be back as soon as possible

Im here practically every other day- ive loved matcha ever since i first tried it back in 2014, but as it turns out, id never TRULY had ~*Matcha*~ until this lovely little green tea shop; absolutely exquisite, luscious, smooth, creamy...every menu item ive tried fits this description. the panna cotta ? to DIE for (though, to be fair, id never actually had panna cotta anywhere before..but as for since? theres simply no need.) never did expect to find EDIBLE GOLD LEAF at such affordable pricing, but when i tell you ive now eaten enough to probably set off a metal detector, well...😍✨💖 what can i say, im rather indulgent..~ anyways, im a regular here and im definitely not about to change that, i say pay a visit & see for yourself, dont just take my word on things 😎🎶

I just went to this place earlier and omg the Maiko Special Mixed is so good. I honestly want to go back there again next week...maybe I will eat this every week until I will get tired of it. Lol! I think price is decent.

Best matcha ice cream ever. Gold flake looks fancy

I really like how they renovated this building and this new matcha dessert spot is a great new addition.

We wait there for 20 minutes, no one there

The Green tea ice cream was pretty good, and not that sweet which was great!

I ordered a cup of matcha ice cream and it tastes good!! It is not really sweet but with intense matcha flavor. If you are a matcha lover, you will definitely love it! And I am so lucky to win the lucky draw, thank you for the surprise! Definitely will drop by again

Ahh, I was really looking forward to being able to give this place 4 or 5 stars post my initial review/visit. Their soft serve is so yummy! I love how dense and creamy the soft serve is - Im not a vanilla girl but if offsets the bitterness of the matcha so well. Their fraps are alright :)However.. I have to agree with other visitors that the business could use some work. Service and consistency are hit or miss, mostly miss :( In subsequent visits my order came out wrong again, and today they didnt have any vanilla..?But the worst part..When I received my cup of matcha soft serve, I literally got about a half cup :( I totally got jipped, haha! It was $6+ for a dollop! My friend who had never been was so surprised and encouraged me to say something but I couldnt bring myself to. The man after me received well over a full cup.

Best matcha ice cream I have ever tried!!! Will be back again when I come to Seattle.

Their matcha isnt even that good. Prices are overpriced. Just go to starbucks. There are way better places in Seattle. Also, that guy pressured us into leaving good reviews. He didnt even give us anything free.

Yummy

Best matcha drinks and ice cream in town!

Ice cream was good, but shaved ice is just okay.

Best match waffle cones in town.

Great place to enjoy matcha in Seattle.

FineRed bean paste and jelly tastes weirdKind of expensive

I like it 👍

Great service and the best Matcha drinks in town!!!

Best ice cream and customer service!

Delicious ice cream but expensive 😔

Expensive.. Thats all i gotta say

Great ice cream!

Great but not worth the money to get the gold

I ordered matcha and vanilla ice cream. It was delicious! !!