Bologna is an espresso city first, and it has no dedicated matcha bar yet. What it does have is a handful of cafés where matcha is a real menu item rather than an afterthought: a specialty brunch spot on Via Barberia, a vegan-leaning café beside San Martino, and a bubble tea counter that takes its matcha milk teas seriously. We searched local guides, menus and recent reviews and kept only places with a confirmed address, a confirmed matcha drink and a dated sign of life this year. Only three passed that check, so this guide lists three rather than padding it out. All three below are verified open as of October 2026.
Lampadina is one of the specialty coffee bars Gambero Rosso picks out in Bologna, and its guide notes the matcha latte alongside summer granitas. The café's own menu lists a matcha latte, an orange-blossom version and the option to double the matcha. Listings describe an industrial, contemporary room and a brunch menu of pancakes, bagels and avocado toast, plus a house cappuccino that changes every month. A March 2026 Tripadvisor review recommends the brunch.
A small vegan-friendly café next to the Basilica di San Martino. Its takeaway menu lists a matcha-flavoured latte next to turmeric and beetroot versions, and Tripadvisor reviewers mention ordering the matcha latte with almond milk and a slice of cake. The menu leans vegan without being fully vegan, and reviewers say plant milk carries a small surcharge. A June 2026 review praised the food and service; an older one flagged slow service, so allow some time.
A Taiwanese-style bubble tea shop in the Porto district with a deep matcha list: menus show a plain matcha latte, a version with tapioca and one with red beans. A GastroRanking reviewer called the matcha latte with tapioca great, and Sluurpy's January 2026 review praises the range of flavours and creamy milk teas while noting a small room and queues at peak times. Service reviews on Tripadvisor are mixed.
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Tips for drinking matcha in Bologna
- Expect cafés, not bars — matcha in Bologna lives on specialty and bubble tea menus, not at a matcha-only bar.
- Ask for it doubled — Lampadina's menu offers a doppio matcha option for a stronger cup.
- Plant milk costs extra — at some cafés, including UNO Caffè Olistico, according to reviewers.
- Go early or take away — ING Boba Tea has a small room that fills at peak times.
- Check hours before you go — listings for all three disagree, and many cafés close on Mondays or Sundays.
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