Burnaby sits right next to Vancouver, and its matcha scene is smaller but worth the trip. We only list cafés we could verify on three counts: an address confirmed by at least two independent sources, a 2026 source showing the café is still trading, and a source confirming it serves matcha. Several popular names did not clear that bar, usually because we could not confirm an address, so this guide is shorter than our usual five. What remains is a mix: a North Road café that has leaned hard into premium matcha, a Japanese matcha specialist inside Metrotown, and a small coffee studio known for Japanese-style lattes. All three below are verified open as of October 2026.
A long-running Burnaby café that, according to BC Living, rebranded by shifting its focus to premium matcha drinks. BC Living singles out the Pistachio Pandan Matcha Latte and a Ginger Matcha made with ginger beer and lemonade, while Noms Magazine reports the matcha is sourced from Ippodo Tea and Paragon Tea Room. The Burnaby Beacon places it in a small strip mall on North Road. Reviews summarised on Wanderlog are mixed on coffee and seating, so come for the matcha.
The Kyoto-founded matcha brand runs a counter on the upper level of Metropolis at Metrotown, near the food court. The mall's store page describes a menu built on Uji matcha from Japan, with handcrafted matcha drinks, soft serve, parfaits and sundaes. On Yelp, a regular names the kuromitsu kinako matcha latte as a favourite. Hours listed online conflict between sources, so check the mall directory before a special trip.
A small coffee studio that the Burnaby Beacon notes is known for its coffee and pastries and also carries zakka goods. Reviews collected on Wanderlog describe it as a hidden gem with Japanese-inspired drinks such as hojicha and matcha lattes, and a 2026 Yelp listing includes a reviewer praising a lightly sweetened matcha latte. Reviewers also say it is mostly grab and go with no tables, and open only a few days a week.
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Tips for drinking matcha in Burnaby
- Check hours first — several Burnaby spots list conflicting hours online, so confirm before you travel.
- Go seasonal at Juillet — the café rotates seasonal matcha drinks, per Noms Magazine and BC Living.
- Use the SkyTrain — Tsujiri is inside Metropolis at Metrotown, a short walk from Metrotown Station.
- Plan for takeaway — reviewers say Handworks has no tables and limited opening days.
- Ask about sweetness — reviewers mention lightly sweetened matcha lattes, so ask if you prefer it less sweet.
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