Katsute 100 in Islington

My mum and I absolutely love this place! We come here all the time for their Matcha crepe cakes which are soo delicious. We also love their coffee and appreciate that they stock oat milk. It has such a cosy vibe and really makes you feel like you’re in a tea room in Japan!

The matcha flat white was so smooth I didn't need to add any sugar.

A Japanese Vibe Coffee shop. I went for the match crepe cake, but it is kinda disappointing. Match dessert as one of the favourites for Asian is because they are not really sweet, but the cake there failed this asian sweetness test and you can’t really feel the attractiveness of match from this cake. For the coffee, I ordered hot Americano and there’s nothing special about it. It tastes like the kind of coffee you can buy it from Pret. Anyways, the atmosphere of the shop inside is pretty good and I love the interior design. However, the restaurant adopts free seating and it’s kinda hard to find a seat as the shop is kinda small and the seats there aren’t really comfy.

Strawberry shortcake: really pretty but a bit too sweet and a bit too much cream on the cake but overall I liked it Flat white: great Overall great experience

Had tea (yuzu hojicha and Kyoto special) and matcha cake. Inside space is cute but cramped, but they know their tea. Matcha cake was well done - super creamy and you’d need to share this.

Nice drinks, lovely cakes, an instant favourite

Very nice Japanese café in Angel. The cakes are always a nice exploration of different flavours and the selection of green teas is good considering this is London. A bit pricy (it's Angel) but a nice place to go to if you're looking for something a bit different.

Matcha cheese cake is amazing Cozy vibes ideal for date nights Staff are also super friendly + there is a garden on the back to enjoy your matcha in. 10/10 place for anything Japanese related

The white hot chocolate was delicious and exactly what I needed in a cold day. The employees were really nice. The space inside is not a lot so it gets crowded during the weekends, just a heads up if you don’t want to use the garden you’ll probably have to wait for a table to be free.

This chain Japanese cafe is located on Angel Street and is very easy to find, just a 7-10 mins walk from the tube station. The interior is a bit narrow, and the seating can feel quite cramped. We ordered a black sesame latte, black sesame cake, MontBlanc cake, matcha crepe cake, matcha latte, and white ale. While the two black sesame items were somewhat average—lacking a strong sesame flavor—the other dishes were excellent and definitely worth recommending. However, the staff could improve their friendliness, as they didn’t seem very welcoming. Overall, it’s a nice spot with some great desserts!

Such a cute little place. We only had drinks, but the cakes all looked excellent. A lovely place to pass the time in an oasis of calm.

Really disappointed with this cafe, the staff were really rude and the shop not very accessible. I had to clear my own table, wipe it down and remove the previous clutter before they would take my order. Would not come back. As you can see the hot drinks are handleless and I found this very difficult to enjoy my drink as I am disabled.

Used to be good, now the quality of matcha latte is a bit disappointing

Such a beautiful cafe with a great selection of Japanese tea and cakes. Although some of the drinks could be a little on the pricier side, it is fairly reasonable for London prices and there is hot water by the counter to refill tea. Lovely seating area outside 10/10.

This is my happy place. Beautiful Japanese cafe where they play relaxing jazz music, so cozy and cute !! Lovely matcha and crepe cakes

Horrible experience with Katsute 100—completely unprofessional and disorganized! I wanted to order a whole strawberry shortcake for my wife’s birthday because she absolutely loves Japanese shortcake. I called their Brick Lane branch to arrange the order, explaining that it’s much closer to me than their Angel branch. The staff assured me it wouldn’t be a problem and directed me to their website—a clunky, poorly designed site with terrible UI. I placed the order online, including a special request for the cake to be delivered to their Brick Lane branch. Wanting to confirm, I messaged them through their website. They responded, saying it wasn’t possible to deliver to Brick Lane and that it could only be picked up from their Islington branch. Reluctantly, I agreed and left it at that. But shockingly, they decided to cancel my order without my knowledge. This was just because I had asked if delivery to Brick Lane was possible—not because I canceled the order myself. When I called to check on the order, they casually informed me it had been canceled and refused to take a new order for the next day. Keep in mind, this was a special cake for a birthday celebration! To make matters worse, the manager was rude and kept changing their story mid-conversation. They showed zero accountability and insisted it was my fault for not responding to a chat message on their website—an email notification about the message went straight to my junk folder! Meanwhile, they had my phone number and email but never bothered to call or send a proper follow-up. Oh, and they’d already taken the payment without providing the cake or resolving the issue. This establishment clearly prioritizes rapid expansion over quality or customer service. Zero remorse, no apology, and complete disregard for their customers. They are flying high on opening new branches but neglecting the basics of customer interaction. They ruined what was supposed to be a special birthday surprise. If you care about good service and reliability, avoid Katsute 100 at all costs. This business doesn’t deserve your money.

A charming spot in the heart of Angel for Japanese cakes, tea, and coffee. My friend and I visited on a busy Saturday but managed to find seats in the garden. The outdoor area is equipped with heaters, making it a cosy option even in winter. The atmosphere felt warm and inviting, and the cakes were delightful—excellent in both flavour and portion size. Prices are fair, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!

Been wanting to get the matcha crepe cake for a while now and it did not disappoint. A little on the pricey side but understandable due to the hype. The matcha crepe cake was creamy with a perfect level of sweetness. I asked for a recommendation of a tea to have with it and was recommended one of the green teas. The tea went well with the cake, thank you for the recommendation! The interior design and atmosphere was great. I believe the place was a little bit overhyped for me but worth visiting!

Matcha was very weak, don't recommend at all. The sakaura mochi is not bad, but you can for sure find better ones else where. Staff is quite unhelpful suggesting having matcha in a take away cup, feels like they have no idea what their products are. Unfortunately this has been a disappointing experience

Excellent strawberry shortcake - both the taste and texture. A very lovely place overall.

The matcha mille crepe was so delicious that I passed out.

The portion size was appalling for the ice cream when I’ve seen bigger servings online. The servers are cold, did not greet or smile. He made me take the drinks in my hand when I was seated? When he put the order on table on another person’s table. All I could taste of the matcha was bitter milk - before it used to be nice and sweet but now I’m just so disappointed with the Brick Lane branch. Overpriced too for the food.

This place is amazing! Cosy and beautifully decorated right from the entrance, it offers a variety of teas and desserts that are simply delicious (they are very well-balanced, you can taste all the ingredients and they are not overly sugary). I recommend the Hojichalatte (it's not as bitter as matcha and it's nuttier), the matcha basque cheesecake (all the pleasure of a typical basque cheesecake, but with a matcha kick), and the sakura mochi (delicate and flowery). If I lived in London I’d be a regular here!

The matcha tasted very bitter compared to previous times where it was worth the £4.50. You also dont get a lot of drink in the ice cup

I got a hojicha flat white with oat milk. It didn’t have too much milk which often overpowers the hojicha/matcha flavour. I could still taste the hojicha, it was delicious, exactly what I needed to warm me up on a cold day. It was a pleasure to meet the adorable cat. What a beautiful creature. I can’t wait to be back to try their sweet treats.

The customer service is the worst I’ve seen in London. I went there a while ago and the cake and drinks were delicious, but the customer service was terrible. There were no signs or comments stating that glasses could not be taken outside, so I was sitting outside with a friend when an employee suddenly came up to me and dumped the contents of my glass into a paper cup right in front of me. Ta. When I said that I didn't feel comfortable, 🤷‍♀️she responded like this, and I thought she was a child who hadn't received any training. First of all, the response was really rude and made me feel bad :(

Lovely Japanese cafe with great atmosphere. Highly recommend their matcha crepe cake, one of the best in London!

Such a great pie! It was the Halloween special, not too sweet but not savoury very delicious. The lychee black tea was great. The cafe itself was lovley and everything was very quick.

After visiting their Covent Garden branch (inside Uniqlo shop), I decided to go to their Angel/Islington branch. I visited today with a friend. As expected, there was a queue and super busy. Limited seating, but thankfully, we saw a couple leaving, and my friend secured a table for us. Approx 15 minutes queuing and ordering. We both ordered a matcha flat white and matcha basque cheesecake each. As a matcha enthusiast, I absolutely loved it! The basque cheesecake had a subtle sweetness, and the matcha taste was not as bitter. The matcha flat white does not contain coffee. Instead, it's a stronger matcha flavour, which I personally like. Authentic Japanese teas and delicious cakes. Price wise, it was not cheap so expect to pay more. Service was good. However, they did not monitor/clear some tables. We still had someone else's empty cups and plates on our table, but it was really busy at the same time. I would definitely go back here, but most likely on a weekday to avoid the crowd. I would highly recommend visiting if you love Japanese tea and anything matcha related.

I don't know what the fuss is about. I think the service is only good if the staff is good. In our case, the person dealing with us (an American Asian) could not have bothered to tell us wait for the matcha mille crepe, instead shoved us whatever was ready on the shelf while rolling her eyes. Apparently, that wasn't the practice (that they would normally give you a buzzer so that you'll pick it up once ready). Anyway I found her very rude and yes, the mille crepes arrived shortly after and we ended up being the only ones who missed it. What a waste of time

Gorgeous little cafe. The garden at the back is beautiful. I had the strawberry cream cake. It was nice but it was mostly cream. The sponge was extremely thin and the strawberries were only on the outside of the slice, inside there were none.

All products are absolutely outstanding here. Have been there for a few times and the deliciousness remains stable. Creative drinks as well as cozy space in the backyard. However, the service is a little bit ignorant this time.

Matcha was delicious, definitely coming back when I visit england again.

Estuve en Katsute 100 Edimburgo, comí un poco de goma fluorescente gunge, ningún servicio aparte de un té macha decente traído a la mesa de una manera abrupta por el hombre que trabaja en el mostrador. Los asientos son muy confortables y la vista sobre la ciudad es fantástica! 10 . Podría volver a tomar un té, nada más.

Great great place, will for sure be gatekeeping. Matcha crepe cake was SO good. Didnt manage to try out their infusions/teas/lattes but i doubt they would disappoint. Has loads of seats in the back garden. Its unassuming small store front hides the uniqueness of its eclectic yet congruent interior that really makes one quickly feel at home. No photos as I dived in for the cake straight away

Great matcha, very smooth texture and one of the best tried in London. The cafe offers milk alternative options at an extra cost. Service is usually quite fast however there can sometimes be a short wait for drinks if there is a queue. There is indoor and outdoor seating, and the atmosphere inside is very relaxed.

Sweet little Japanese joint. I wish there were more places where to enjoy Japanese sweets.

As somebody who switched to matcha and no longer drinks coffee, I find it incredibly hard to find a good matcha whenever I am traveling and cant make it at home. This was the best matcha Ive had in any restaurant/cafe/tea house outside of Japan. The owner brings all the matcha and tea options directly from Japan and has a selection of incredible Sake and Japanese whiskey to purchase. The decor is very Japanese and cozy and they have a beautiful courtyard garden outside. We ordered the ceremonial matcha and a flat white with soy milk (make sure to ask for unsweetened in all the latte drinks if, like me, thats what you prefer). My matcha (prepared koicha style was served in a classic chawan) and the flat white was frothed for a deliciously creamy drink.

The best coffee shop in London if you like Japanese style. They serve the best matcha you can find here.

The tea, astonishingly, was priced at £4.50 for a mere '180ml'. Quite extraordinary, considering that earlier in the week, the very same tea we had (500ml), at The Dorchester and The Mandarin Oriental for approximately £4.00 to £5.00. Truly, daylight robbery. A word of advice to some of the staff: If one finds oneself so dreadfully disenchanted with one’s profession, it might be wise to seek alternative paths rather than subject patrons to such disdain. One ought not to project one’s bitterness and gloom onto customers who have merely come to enjoy a pleasant moment. If the role is so disagreeable, perhaps it would be more fitting to simply resign, rather than spread such negativity.

It’s a charming little cafe always packed to the brim with customers. There’s no doubt that they sell the best matcha here and the most divine cakes but sadly it’s let down by their toilets that are in serious need of refurbishment. Each time I’ve been they’ve been filthy with ground in stains on the tiles and toilet, today they were particularly horrendous and left me feeling sick. The staircase that leads to the outside seating area is filthy and looks like they haven’t ever been mopped. So unfortunate because we’re paying a premium to dine here, the least you could do is provide your customers with decent toilets and stairs to walk down into your courtyard which also have a whole lot of separate issues.

Best Matcha I have had in every form. Basque cheese cake, espresso matcha latte, matcha latte. Looooove !!!

One of my favourite cafes, atmosphere is always so welcoming (like a warm hug). Coffee is brilliant, as is the black sesame latte.

Really good matcha and mochi that go well together. Limited selection of mochi. It was very busy at the weekend with a queue and limited seating. If you sit outside they serve in a takeaway cup. I recommend finding a seat before ordering when it's busy. Atmosphere was nice despite the crowd.

Had a matcha latte and the matcha crepe cake here - absolutely delicious! Lovely atmosphere, a great place to remotely work or just read a book and sip tea.

My favourite Japanese tea room in Angel. They do delicious strawberry shortcakes, matcha crêpe cakes, Mont Blanc chestnut cakes and few wagashi (Japanese sweets). The atmosphere is very relaxing, I like the table near the window. Enjoy your little precious time with a lovely cake and tea😊✨

Cakes and teas are insanely good. Highly recommended for matcha lovers

Expensive but delicious - especially recommend the hojicha latte which can be hard to find in the UK.

Matcha basque cheesecake and Matcha Mille Crêpe Cake, sooo good. The drink is good too. The cafe is small but there is an outdoor seating at the back garden which is cute.

Great matcha. The oolong and ginger tea was amazing. Strawberry shortcake was out of this world. Worth going just for that. Mango shortcake was amazing.

Wide selection of teas and they had my favorite one genmaicha! It was extremely busy on Saturday afternoon but they served quite quick and we managed to sit at a table. It was fun to watch the business of this place. They have an amazing garden on the back but the only drawback is that you can only take there take away cups.. so it looses a bit the vibe if you want to enjoy a cup of tea in a nice pottery.

Cozy Japanese cafe serving authentic sweet treats. Flavourful hojicha latte and absolutely in love with the matcha daifuku mochi. Matcha basque cake was rich and on point.

A cozy cafe and nice food and drinks!

Had their matcha latté, was best matcha I've ever tasted. Great for reading a book over a morning coffee, catchup with friends, etc. Dećor also feels authentically Japanese. Highly recommended.

Matcha crepe and Matcha Daifuku with strawberry were not too sweet and we prefer the latter more! Slightly disappointed with the cold hojicha - can’t really taste the tea and it was pretty sweet. Though a friend ordered a hot matcha and it tasted fresh and bitter (which we enjoyed more).

Cute cafe, relaxed atmosphere. Delicious matcha. Shame they had no dairy-free desert options but understandable.

I visited Katsute100 in Edinburgh and Laureline happened to be hosting a tea tasting drop-in! One of two highlights of my entire trip (the other being feeding the hairy coos!). Really friendly and informative: a gem of an experience. Great matcha crepe cake too!

We tried the Matcha crepe cake and the Matcha Basque Cheesecake and they were so tasty and fresh. Not too sweet. The iced Matcha Chai Latte was interesting too. A bit on the pricey side but the atmosphere and the taste really worth it.

Everything MATCHA! Also, highly recommended Black sesame cheesecake.

The best deserts in the area, so tasty and not too sweet. Great selection of teas and matcha as well

Came here many times but prices keep ramping up and service can be rude and not attentive. Today, I asked for an iced gyokuro, received a hot gyukuro instead. Sent it back to have what I actually ordered. In the end, I got water with ice cubes in a cup with the previously brewed gyukuro leaves. Very disappointing, I did not want to argue a second time. I won’t return, and make my own Gyukuro tea at home next time.

Lovely ambiance, tea, & cake :) especially enjoy the grape Sencha

The cake is great. The drinks are just alright. But the staff are very rude. The staff taking my order is not welcoming and impatient. Very unprofessional.

Had the matcha Mille crepe multiple times and enjoyed it. The houjicha latte is delicious as well. I like the Japanese style decor and artisan ceramic tea cups/ pots (for indoors seating). There’s also a garden to sit outside (paper cups).

Friendly staff guided us through the food and drink options. The matcha cheesecake and iced green tea were a refreshing change in the cosy garden.

The matcha crepe cake was too sweet. The server was unfriendly.

waited to be served, greeted the people at the bar and they stared blankly at me. overall just a very awkward and unpleasant experience .

The staff taking my order was so rude that I felt bad. I don’t know why it‘s famous.

Visited by friend’s recommendation. They have really good match desserts for matcha lovers, especially the matcha cheesecake and crepe cake. However, if you are not really a matcha fan, they can feel a little bit bitter for you. The interior is really beautiful and matches the atmosphere. Recommend for all matcha lovers

Delightful Japanese tea room with both traditional and contemporary fare.

If you are around please stop to get one of their cakes !!! So good!!!

The backyard is nice, drinks are okay but very inconsistent. I think staff needs training. I order a light ice beverage and there was still more ice than drink. It’s not the first time I come and I know that if’s very inconsistent. I told the person right away but she didn’t really care. I started to come less here… and I also realize that lines are smaller than before. Guys… quality is key.

I have visited many times but never tried eating in. Many kinds of sake, tea, cakes and food ready here in a lovely Japanese setting. Their cake is always so good! Whenever I walk by cannot resist!

one of the best matcha lattes in london

Wonderful cakes, perfect vibe for tea gathering. They even have air con and a little outdoor garden

Received a less than warm welcome from the staff, who were all quite rude. In order to take tea into the lovely garden you'll be given everything in paper cups, which takes away from the experience. Very expensive cakes. The atmosphere and decor are the only redeeming factors. I won't be returning.

Best matcha crepe cake I've tasted so far in my life 🫶🏼✨

They make it so hard to support local businesses … wouldn’t have written this review if they weren’t rude. I come here all the time and is a local favorite but now suddenly they upped their prices again for the second time , now to £5.15 for an iced matcha latte which is ridiculous. Not to mention that it’s pre made. To top it off the staff were talking about me not realizing that we understand Japanese. That was rude.

Rude staff. Put unreasonable pressure for us to order, no we weren't being slow but wanted to look at what was on offer, as if everyone should be aware of the menu. Won't be going back.

Cute cosy cafe with nice cakes and matcha green tea. Definitely try the mango cake and the black sesame cake.

It used to be my favorite place until today. I was told that I wasn’t allowed to use my laptop on the weekend in the shop, even though I had bought two cakes and two matcha lattes for me and my girlfriend. The staff was friendly while telling me, but it is still uncomfortable to be told in this way. I would suggest the staff give a heads-up about this kind of rule before customers make purchases to avoid unnecessary friction.

The tea is good, the daifuku is delicious, and the atmosphere is easy going. Small and cosy with a nice terrace in the back.

Lovely japan corner in London. Authentic flavour and kind staff. Will definitely repeat

Authentic Japanese cafe! I recommend it for matcha lovers and tea lovers. The matcha tastes same as in Japan. Their yuzucha tea is also super yummy!

Amazing matcha crepe cake, so light and fluffy but with rich matcha. The strawberry shortcake is delicious too! We tried the yuzu tea and iribancha The interior is really cute and cozy decorated. There were cute care figurines which are adorable. They have a room at the back for sit-ins and also an outdoor garden at the back (a bit noisy during the weekdays due to the school behind)

Bitter ‘flat white’ that was just a small frothy coffee and the matcha chai latte tasted like just cheap matcha. Was hoping the chai would sweeten it but I couldn’t taste any in there. £6.80 for a cake that we couldn’t identify the flavour of - just creamy.

This charming cafe feels like a piece of Japan. The Japanese cakes are delicious, and the atmosphere is delightful. With friendly staff and a cozy setting, this cafe is a must-visit gem.

Tiny cafe. Always packed and busy. Had the strawberry shortcake and it was light, airy and super soft but NO FLAVOUR! So BLAND! The only flavour was from the strawberries which was not much flavour. I expected some form of flavour from the cake/cream like vanilla even if it very subtle but no. Very disappointing. Cost around £6 for one cake as well. Very overpriced London prices so that’s expected but not worth it.

Nice Japanese style cafe, very nice and elegant with good service 👍🏻

Been here multiple times, sometimes I sat here chatted with friends for the whole afternoon. But this time I came with a friend and I wanted to work on my laptop for a bit, not even 10 minutes after I started to use my laptop, one staff came and yelled at me saying that I cannot use the laptop in the store because it’s bank holiday (I didn’t know this). I totally respect their rules, I just wish she talked to me more respectfully and gently, she didn’t need to have such negative attitude and yelled at me. It made me change my impression of the place and probably won’t come in the future as I don’t want to be yelled at again, it ruined my day.

This shop surprised me so much. I stayed in Japan on and off for three months last year. I love all kinds of Japanese cakes and desserts. I actually ate in a Japanese-owned dessert shop in London. It felt like I was back in Japan. The chestnut cake has a strong chestnut flavor and is a little on the sweet side, but overall it's OK. It makes me miss Saori, a chestnut specialty store in Kyoto. The black sesame cake is amazing. The aroma of black sesame is not sweet but not greasy. Every bite has the aroma of black sesame. My family likes this cake more than the chestnut cake. The black sesame latte didn't have much flavor. I had known better to try matcha. I didn’t eat the matcha cake this time, I’ll make it up next time. The Angel's store I went to this time is far away from home, and I found that it is also available in Covent Garden. I plan to go there next time.

Great menu with a variety of different matches. I’ve had both the honey matcha & the chair matcha and both were great. A really cute place to sit in, and they have seating out the front and a garden out the back. Staff are always very friendly.

One of the best Japanese coffee shops in the city. Amazing desserts, good coffee and the cutest interior. Lovely garden too (as of May2024 it is under refurbishment).

A cute little Japanese café, tastefully decorated and serving high quality matcha drinks and cakes. Phil really liked the sakura mochi, I liked the one bite I managed to get of it.

good place for dessert. Overcrowded

A bit crowded and over priced but delicious

Came with with my Godzilla of friends Jerome (had to find a Japanese reference that the masses could understand). He had the matcha latte. I had a seat. He had a sakura mochi. I had a bite. He had an affection. I had a direction. He had a complexion. I had an er... erstwhile look through the window. Greenery, as far as the eye can see (provided the eye in question couldn't look very far). Beautiful decor, the matcha was green and tasty (wow!) and the mochi was pink and tasty (what?!). The staff was friendly. The walls were blue. And what more could a man want? Jerome was certainly satisfied.

Very cozy and nice place. Macha latte was delicious. Little bit too small inside but if you find tabel is worth to relax there

Nice selection of Japanese hot drinks but way too expensive. £5 for a matcha latte is definitely not worth it.

Cute little Japanese café/ bar not far from Angel station. Good selections of Japanese tea, cakes and alcohol so there is something for everyone. We had the matcha cheesecake which was lovely but the chestnut cake was average. Will definitely return and try the rest of the cakes