Cleveland Magazine called matcha the city's drink of the summer, and the numbers backed it up: Ready Set Coffee in Gordon Square sold nearly 300 matcha lattes in the first half of June alone. The scene is concentrated in two neighbourhoods, Tremont and Gordon Square, with Lakewood just west. It is led by Enclave, a matcha café in Tremont, and PureFyx, whose ceremonial-grade matcha menu is one of the most creative in the city. All five below are verified open as of September 2026.
A matcha café in Tremont that describes itself as matcha and more, with a scratch kitchen turning out biscuits and brunch dishes alongside the drinks. The strawberry matcha is the drink regulars recommend, and the food menu is strong enough to make this a meal rather than a quick stop. It is open late for a café, until 20:00 Wednesday to Saturday. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
A health bar and juicery in Gordon Square with one of Cleveland's most creative matcha menus. The matcha is ceremonial grade, and the flavours go well past a plain latte: strawberry honey, ube and lavender among them. Alongside the matcha there are cold-pressed juices, superfood smoothies and wellness shots. A good choice if you want your matcha as part of a healthy breakfast.
A Tremont coffee shop that regulars single out for the best matcha latte in Cleveland. The tip from locals is to add a little honey. The strawberries and cream matcha is the seasonal pick. It is a few minutes' walk from Enclave, so the two are easy to combine.
A coffee roaster and café in Gordon Square, and the shop behind the Cleveland Magazine figure of nearly 300 matcha lattes sold by mid-June. The matcha is well made and is a big part of the summer menu, often with strawberry. Ready Set roasts its own coffee, so it is also a strong stop for espresso. Open from 7:00 on weekdays; closes early afternoon.
A Lakewood coffee shop just west of Cleveland where matcha has become the fourth most popular drink on the menu, according to Cleveland Magazine. The matcha latte is a reliable neighbourhood choice. Worth the short trip out if you are on the west side.
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Tips for drinking matcha in Cleveland
- Tremont pair — Enclave and Roasted Tremont are a few minutes apart on foot.
- Gordon Square pair — PureFyx and Ready Set are both on Detroit Avenue.
- Watch the closing times — Ready Set closes early afternoon; Enclave stays open until 20:00 Wednesday to Saturday.
- Enclave is closed Mon & Tue — plan your Tremont visit for later in the week.
- Try it with strawberry — strawberry matcha is on almost every Cleveland summer menu.
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