Katsute 100 in Islington

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

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

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.

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

Pretty good cakes & tea, but 3 times I’ve been here, the service is awfully cold 🥲

Match cheesecake and latte is to die for, always a go-to with the other half, been coming here for a number of years, and the service has been impeccable throughout. Highly recommend to come during the week to avoid busy times to soak up the vibes. Otherwise, drink and food to go is still great (few parks behind the Main Street for a sit down)

Very nice tea and cakes. A truly Japanese Caffè.

This is a really unique place. I loved it. The service is a bit slow and given the crowd it takes a time to be served, but it wonderful. I cannot recommend the matcha crepe cake enough. I had heard about the unique confection, but did not expect it to be so incredibly yummy!

Very cute authentic Japanese cafe with really nice matcha drinks and desserts, quite busy even though its less than an hour before closing time, not a lot of seating We got the matcha basque cheesecake, very nice, rich flavour and texture, really strong matcha flavour- it does gets slightly sickly towards the end as it is a cheesecake Would recommend if you love matcha

The cakes are excellent and I highly recommend the Chestnut cake. It’s a must try in the area. However, the place is very small with barely any seats inside, and is almost always crowded. The experience is not great and you may need to wait for them to bake more cakes after they run out. There are many other better bakeries you can try for a lot better experience.

Love the matcha layer cake here and the wide selection of teas. When the weather is nice the garden is a wonderful place to enjoy the tea!

One of the best cafés in London. Amazing hojicha and matcha. Can be very busy and hard to find a table at times, but worth it when you can.

Love the concept but it was so crowded that I was almost sitting on people. Also didn’t have many food options and the staff seemed a bit annoyed by customers

this is the best japenese dessert place in uk. i wanna come back again. my frds said matcha cake was the best and i personally think strawberry shortcake was soooo good❤️

Love their matcha crepe cake, not too sweet and has a strong taste of matcha. The matcha quality is great for the latte. Great atmosphere for a Sunday. But be ready to queue or wait for a seat because it is very popular!

Found this adorable Japanese tea room right by Angel metro station. They serve coffee, teas, matcha tea, and a tasty range of Japanese pastries. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Loved my first visit – such a great experience!

The food and drink at this place is incredible, and the shop itself is so cute. Everything is so unique and it’s so fun to try something new every time I visit. However the coffee shop itself is very small and I think due to a recent surge in popularity, it’s near impossible to get seats inside. Regardless delicious goods and would definitely recommend if you’re in the area and want to try something different!

Ordered strawberry shortcake. The cake was quite dry and the cream tasted cheap.

Great japanese tea house/ coffee shop near angel tube station! Katsute offers a wide selection of tea leaves for the brewed tea. There are lots of matcha and hojicha desserts to choose from and wide range of other japanese drinks. We went with the basic matcha latte and also the matcha cheesecake. And they were delicious just as expected. The latte tasted strongly of matcha, in a good way and it was not too sweet. The cheesecake held it shape up very well yet was still super creamy and delicious.

This is a Japanese-style cafe where you can taste authentic Japanese flavors. The matcha they use comes from Japan. The store is located next to the street and is easy to find, diagonally opposite the Amazon convenience store. Because it is very popular, there are often people queuing up and even ordering takeout, so if you want to sit inside, you have to queue a little bit. They have not many seats, but it is still a small shop, so don’t imagine too much. Very big. As for meals, their cakes must be the best. They are really delicious. The proportion of matcha is well controlled. If you ask me, you can come here just for cakes. In addition, their Japanese tea is also very stylish and the decoration is very Japanese. It is worth it. Come check in. It seemed to me that many of the shop assistants were Japanese. If you understand Japanese, you can come over and chat with them. They are nice and smiling and polite. I will come again in the future.

The staff was like poker face and not so willing to answer my question to tea. The matcha was nice

Today me and my partner visited this place. Ordered Rose tea. We know very well what roses smell like and regularly buy high quality rose tea. Today, we paid for something with not even a hint of rose. I asked a waitress if that was the right one or if they gave me a wrong teapot. I asked her to smell it and she said “It is rose”. She lied straight to my face and I insisted telling her there was no rose in there but she insisted with a rude manner. Same thing happened when my partner thought it wasn’t right to being lied to your face. Rude staff that clearly showed they wanted their shift to be over. Other than the tea, the whole place smelled of very old and dirty furniture. Lastly, a walk down the stairs made me be extra careful: the stairs had huge cracks, missing chunks of wood and there were edges from the wall right next, extremely dangerous (at eye level). No warning signs whatsoever. This is a health and safety issue. If anyone even thinks to inspect this place, they would close it down until repaired. Never going back to that place again.

The service was great nice and fast however the space is too cramped and filled. It also took very long for the tables to be cleared. I ordered the strawberry cake which was NKT that great but was not bad. The macha cake was not great at all, the flavour was bad other dessert places could be better

Mochi with strawberry was to die for

Space is small and cute, some might find it a little jammed though. Desserts looked great in photo and tasted good as well. Only thing was their matcha latte came a bit too sweet to my liking.

A mass visit in the area. It is packed on weekends, for good reason. Garden area is lovely, can’t wait for the summer to come.

I highly recommend it. The hojicha is rich and, above all, the quality of the dessert👍 It's more delicious than the dessert I had in Paris. Seriously! I recommend Hojicha ratte.

The best matcha, staff is very friendly

Black sesame latte was good. Just need to add more sugar. We also ordered the matcha cake and matcha latte, but I think this combination contains too much matcha together and we end up feeling sick at night.

Amazing customer service, the staff were just so lovely. Amazing ambience and great macha, only wish the indoor seating are was larger, they need another floor or two.

Very original place and beautiful vibe. The service is super nice and very fast! The food is delicious, had a matcha latte with oat milk and a matcha creppe cake 👌👌👌 Very recommended

This is a very pretty café with interesting Japanese drinks, mainly matcha tea. It's small but looks gorgeous.

This café serves as a tranquil haven for the mind with its soothing ambiance and top-notch food and beverages. In addition to a delightful selection of matcha-based drinks, they offer a variety of teas and delectable cakes. Absolutely enjoyed my visit and grateful I had the chance to experience it before heading back.

Cake is okay. Service is outrageously bad and the rudest I’ve come cross. The servers and cashiers acted like they’re entitled and impatient. When I asked about seatings they were completely nonchalant and said it was free seatings even though the place was packed already. Food: The Mont Blanc chestnut cake is lovely. Sakura mochi has overly sweet red bean paste and not enjoyable at all without anything like bitter black tea.

Lovely atmosphere for a tea & cake kinda evening. Been grabbing some matcha takeaway for while but never actually had a proper sit down. This time we came in for some tea and cakes. They have a wide variety of teas & lovely staff who are happy to help with the selection. The cakes are very yummy too. Get the black sesame one if you get a chance.

A bit cramped but lovely little Japanese cafe. They do have much bigger garden space but I reckon its only popular during warmer weather.

The interior is very small packed with seats so not very comfy if you sit in. There’s outdoor garden but it can be cold unless the weather is warm. We ordered 3 stuffs: matcha latte isn’t bad but bitter than I would prefer, same as matcha crepe cake. My favourite is montblanc cake which the chestnut tastes was very rich and nice :)

Always good quality Japanese matcha drinks and desserts. Went on weekend opening time and easily get a table, wide range of drinks available and few cakes on display. Got busy around 11, also has outdoor garden space for seating.

cosy atmosphere and very polite staff

Did a matcha crepe cake just changed my life? The bitterness and sweetness mix together creating a luscious feel in every bite. Yum

No need to go all the way to Japan

The most divine matcha mille-crepe and best houjicha latte in town! The Angel branch is always lovely, with a secret garden at the back. Delicious Japanese teas sourced straight from Kyoto (I get my houjicha from there). The service is a hit or miss. They always are efficient and fast, but often the female Japanese staff there tends to appear very aloof and doesn't seek the client connection which often makes small, local places an all-star experience. Apart from that, it's my fave place in London for sure.

There is a girl that is incredibly rude! Asked us to leave because we were using our laptops and rolled her eyes throughout the terrible service she provided! Shame on this place, the place seemed cute, don’t come if you want to get her attitude in your face on a Saturday morning.

Pessimo caffè. Tavolo occupato dai piatti dei precedenti clienti....peccato.

Distinctive, this coffee shop answered me the place and hospitality, I advise you to visit it, you will be pleased there

Matcha and cake really good. Regular flat white very poor.

Delightful little cafe with great theming, we took some cakes for takeaway to have them later rather than eat there and they had cardboard boxes prepared for this. All of the cakes were delicious but the Montblanc cake was by far my favourite

Favourite place for matcha and deserts. Great interior and kind people 🤍

I've been coming to this café since 2018, enjoying the friendly vibes and tasty treats. But lately, things have been a bit off. Prices are up, quality's down, and the service has lost its charm. Today, there was a bit of a blunder as my tea, coffee, and cake arrived – the waitress accidentally spilled my coffee on the table and tray. Instead of an apology, I got a casual "oops." It felt like a bit of a "Mokusatsu" moment, you know, that indifferent silence vibe. Politely, I asked for another coffee, and after a brief hesitation, they sorted it out. Still, after today's hiccup, I'm thinking of exploring other spots. There's a bunch of lovely places out there waiting to be discovered, after all. Just thought you should know. Cheers

The dessert is delicious and latte is awesome too.

The matcha cake was delicious, but the service irritated me. I stood at the counter for 5 minutes and no one said anything as they were all busy preparing the food. When I wanted to order, the staff looked at the one behind me first. When we asked for a chair, the staff was not willing to help either. The experience was really not the best.

Cute place, clearly very popular. There are more seats within despite it looking small. Lots of people ordering takeaway for their coffee and cake, I didn't try their savory menu. The match cheesecake was packed of tea flavour and not too sweet. The seame latte was bitty.

Everything MATCHA! Also, highly recommended Black sesame cheesecake.

The matcha crepe cake is the best I’ve ever had. Love the cozy ambience in store too

Such a cute Japanese tea place also with delicious desserts!!!

Have been here a few times and every time it's always a delightful experience enjoying the variety of cakes and authentic matcha that's imported all the way from Japan. Have so far tried the daifuku, matcha mille crêpe, matcha cheesecake and black sesame cheesecake and everything was absolutely delicious! This is a very high quality Japanese café and certainly a very rare find in London with real Japanese matcha. I love the variety of matcha they offer and all the staff are Japanese. Atmosphere in the café is super chill and laid-back, perfect for all kinds of occasions whether it's catching up with friends, dates or when you want to get some me time.

The desserts and hot drinks were lovely. Tried the matcha hot chocolate which was amazing. Inside the cafe it is abit cramped and busy so you may not find a spot to sit, however there is outdoor seating which would be cool during the summer but needs abit of renovation.

One of my fav places in Angel. It has a beautiful backyard to enjoy in summer. I love the tea selection, it is very good. Among deserts my all time favourite is matcha crepe cake which is tender and not sweet. I just wish they opened earlier so I could have my breakfast tea there!

My favorite Japanese cafe. Great cake and matcha! Sometimes quite packed and lack of service. In general would recommend

From the outside - this place looked awesome - a little slice of Japan in London, however.... The seating and tables were ALL taken up by people using this place as a free office. Laptops were out on every table, and spare seats were taken up by coats and bags. We asked one lady to share the table and maybe move her bag and she IGNORED US. Someone did eventually move her laptop so we could use some of the table and moved her coat. I felt like we'd crashed someone's office and we weren't meant to be there.

Really lovely little spot. Super calming, super friendly and delicious teas/cake. The matcha crepe cake is lovely!

A popular Japanese cafe near the high street, serving cakes and hot drinks. If you can find your way in at a quiet hour, you'd be hard pressed finding a nicer place to sit and chat.

A great selection of Japanese teas, a great tea room. No wifi

This is the first time I come to the Katsute 100. The environment is nice. But the waitress is micro- aggressive attitude. Will not come again.

The best matcha desserts👌especially the matcha brownie 😋 Downside is the line can be looooong in the evening and all day on weekends, so when you actually get to the counter there’s literally nothing left🥲

Tasty greentea latte. Visted on the weekend and inside was fully packed! Had to go to the garden and only takeaway cups allowed.

The seating arrangement in the café is a bit crowded and the outside garden area requires significant improvement. Unfortunately, the seating around the tree and the lighting make it less enjoyable even on pleasant, sunny days. While the cakes are decent, the branch in Brick Lane appears to offer a wider variety. The latte is fairly good, although it could benefit from a stronger sesame taste. Overall, the seating layout and garden could use improvement, but the cakes are satisfactory and the lattes are decent.

Great spot and awesome tea and pastry selection. Quite pricey though

A beautiful Japanese Tea House for tea lovers. I had a matcha and a matcha cake for a special Saturday breakfast date with a friend visiting from abroad passionate about tea. The experience was great! Thank you! I will be back !

Authentic Japanese cakes! I absolutely love this place. There is a nice garden to sit outside and amazing teas and cakes!

Fantastic fantastic fantastic. My local spot is the one in Angel. Never fails to deliver a good classic matcha AND good vibes. The iced matcha with CHAI IS ALSO AMAZING. I need to try more sweets however! For now I have only had the sensory experience of the Matcha cheesecake which was very matchary and yummy. The outside area is so big and perfect for a summer day it puts me in the best mood. One time I saw a really big cat there 🙂 I thought it was a tiger 🐯

The hojicha latte is fragrant. Although the chestnut cake is not as delicious as the one I had in Japan, it is not very sweet.

Cozy Japanese cafe, with wide selection of teas and sweets. Also tea, sets, and Whiskey

I've been here a few times and I'm coming back. Baked goods and coffee are delicious.

One of my favourite cafés in Islington. I love their matcha latte and cakes !! The garden is also super cute and quiet .

I visited their branch in Shoreditch last month which is very impressive. I bought montblanc cake to take away ( I came at 7pm and the cafe close at 8pm) Will definitely come back next time for tea time. The vibe is more classic Japanese cafe here.

This place is aesthetic and I can understand the online hype it has received. Drinks and cakes are tasty. However, the customer service is an absolute joke. Two people are at the till are serving one customer at a time. They made the drinks for the customers that were after me before doing mine. I had been waiting a good 20mins in the line with only 2 people ahead of me. Then waited another 10mins for two drinks. 0/5 for service. No apologies or acknowledgment of the waiting. They need a better system.

A lovely and zen place in London for tea and cakes (but only if you happen to visit it when it’s not busy). I just wanna flag one thing that the staff may not always pay attention to the customer’s dietary request. I got tea lattes with cow’s milk when I specifically asked for soya.

Favourite cafe and very good cakes

Amazing cosy atmosphere, great selection of authentic Japanese teas and unique desserts. There is an outdoor sitting area too, as well as hidden back garden that adds to the magical ambience

Great atmosphere, the matcha cheesecake was very indulgent!! Defo recommend

I recently had the pleasure of visiting a charming Japanese tea house that transported me to another world. Tucked away in a hidden corner of the city, this serene oasis offered an enchanting experience of savoring original Japanese tea accompanied by delectable flavored desserts, all within a picturesque garden that felt like a realm apart.

Tea is displayed directly next to the cashier. You can see it before placing your order! They look very delicate and fragrant. The selection and production of this Japanese coffee shop are excellent. The products in the matcha series have no powdery feel at all. If I were asked to choose the best coffee shop in London for making matcha, I would choose this one.

Absolutely delicious tea! A lovely location and atmosphere on top of it all.

ネットから見るとメニューにうどんや丼物があるように見えますが聞いたところそんなものはやってない。とのことです。 ケーキは美味しいです。

The shop looks so cool and charming but the service is an absolute joke, walked in and wanted to get an Americano. There were 2 customer before me and I was happy to wait it took the lady around 10 minutes to take their order. It was my turn to order and I saw an amazing bottle of Sake so I picked that up and told the lady I wanted to buy this also. I wished I hadn’t. It took her ages to find something on the till she looked through messages what’s apps she went on the other drinks looking at tags and I didn’t want to be rude so I was just waiting. At the end I just told her forget the sake just a coffee please at which point she was still carrying on trying to look for the price or barcode I didn’t understand and I didn’t want to seem rude to repeat my self. Finally after around 30 minutes I just walked out because I didn’t know what else to do thanks to the staffs inability to serve I got a parking ticket where I paid for 30mins of parking. The teas and the venue looked lovely the atmosphere was cool too. But the service and staff was a shambles and a joke.

Posto molto carino che ricorda molto il Giappone, torte molto buone e matcha ottimo!

Great for matcha lovers. The matcha is unsweetened so be aware. We tried the iced matcha latte and it was pretty good but very strong. We also tried the matcha crepe cake, we didn’t like the top layer, as the matcha powder was too much personally. The cream in between the crepe was great. Also we saw Jude law with his daughter when there, he was polite.

Having come back from holiday in Japan, we were missing Japanese cafes and matcha so decided to visit on a hot sunny day. We got the matcha brownie and mochi with matcha latte and macha tea and everything was delicious. We sat out in the pretty garden at the back and, for a while, it was like we were on holiday again. Love it here and will definitely be back!

We got the matcha hot chocolate, and iced matcha latte, and a matcha crepe cake. They were delicious :) . The atmosphere was great and there's indoor and outdoor seating.

I love their matcha Basque cheesecake. It's amazing!! I end up visiting quite often, trying different teas and the dessert quality never disappoints.

Distinctive place where you can have flavourful teas and desserts!

one of my favourite places in town. great selection of hugh quality teas, intimate atmosphere. there’s a nice garden at the back too.

The cake is so good. The staff is so lovely!!!

The ambiance, both inside and in the lovely back garden, is truly sublime. The matcha drinks are breathtaking, and the staff are both courteous and unobtrusive. Overall it is a place of true bliss...with one exception. For some unknowable reason, there is a rule about having to drink from paper takeaway cups if you take your beverage in the garden. This is far from ideal, as the drinks and experience would be optimized by drinking instead from the delightful earthenware cups that patrons use to enjoy their delicacies indoors. I do hope this arbitrary and seemingly unnecessary rule is reviewed, revised, and ultimately relegated to the dustbin of void policies. That said, I very much look forward to visiting again.

My best experience of having a authentic matcha and hojicha dessert and drink👍🏻

Its a very authentic japanese teashop. The best mochi i London❤️