Katsute 100 in Islington

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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😊✨

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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

Delightful Japanese tea room with both traditional and contemporary fare.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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❤️

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!

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!

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.