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Globally recognized premium matcha brand The Matcha Tokyo is making its Canadian debut in Toronto this May.
Opening on May 16th at 139 Ossington Avenue, the internationally expanding Japanese café concept will bring its organic matcha, minimalist design, and modern tea experience to one of Toronto’s most popular food and lifestyle strips.
To celebrate the opening, an ambassador from The Matcha Tokyo in Japan will be on-site as a guest master tea artisan, preparing and serving matcha for guests throughout opening day.
“The Matcha Tokyo is about creating a moment of pause in everyday life,” says Kristina Bura, Director and Owner of the Toronto location. “We wanted to bring something to the city that feels both grounded in tradition and relevant to how people live today. Simple, intentional, and quietly elevated.”
The Japanese brand is known for using premium, first-harvest, shade-grown matcha sourced directly from renowned regions in Japan, including Uji and Kagoshima. The leaves are carefully processed into tencha and stone-ground into an ultra-fine, vibrant green powder, creating a smooth, naturally sweet, umami-rich flavour with minimal bitterness.
The Space
The new Ossington café spans approximately 1,200 square feet and includes seating for 14 guests.
Designed with traditional Japanese minimalism in mind, the space features natural materials, clean lines, and a calming neutral palette. Wood, stone, and stainless steel elements create a serene, modern environment built around the ritual of matcha.
On the Menu
The menu will focus on core matcha offerings, including straight matcha, matcha lattes, desserts, and hojicha-based drinks.
Signature items include:
- Matcha latte
- Soft serve
- Hojicha latte
- Toronto-exclusive nama matcha chocolate basque cheesecake
The café will also carry retail products, including packaged teas, matcha for home use, traditional utensils, and branded merchandise.
About The Tokyo Matcha Toronto
Founded in Tokyo in 2018, The Matcha Tokyo has grown to over 55 locations globally across Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the UAE, with further expansion underway. The Toronto opening represents the brand’s first step into the Canadian market, with long-term plans to expand into other major cities.
The café will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., operating as a walk-in concept.
As always, you can keep up with new restaurant openings and local food spots across Toronto and the GTA on efosa.
Restaurant Information
Name: The Tokyo Matcha
Location: 139 Ossington Ave
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