Katsute 100 in Islington

Lovely Japanese cafe in Angel. The queue could be long but it’ll move. There are ample seats in the back yard. It is a lovely place for a catch up with friends. The matcha latte is unsweetened. It is yummy! The matcha crepe cake is a bit dry on the outside, but still delicious. If you miss Japan, come here to enjoy the matcha products.

Their matcha treats are delightful, especially the ichigo daifuku. Unfortunately, the strawberry shortcake was sold out. I plan to return to try the strawberry shortcake another time.

Review in 2025: this place used to be my favourite coffee shop but unfortunately it went downhill… the 3 stars is for the matcha basque cheese cake otherwise I would give 2 stars. Watery matcha latter and flat white served in a black plastic cup with burnt coffee beans taste, and too foamy. It felt like a coffee you would get from cheap coffee machines and not from a barista. Highly disappointed. Please improve your drinks Review in 2023:Quality teas and coffees, very kind staff.

Katsute 100 is one of my favorite cafes in London. The inside is really cosy and welcoming, the matcha cheesecake and matcha latte have an amazing taste. I strongly recommend !!

Went for an ice matcha latte and strawberry shortcake. Although the latte is small, it was great. Matcha was not too strong or powdery, good milk to matcha ratio. Overall very nice, just a bit small. The strawberry shortcake was also great. Light weight sponge, lightweight cream, and not too sweet, so you won't feel sick. Would recommend! The place itself is small at first but they do have a garden at the back (which has scope to really turn it to a Japanese garden). No laptops on weekends due to space but not sure how strict that is since there were people very clearly on their laptops. They do serve sake as well, but not something I dabble in myself.

Loved their Matcha crape cake and outdoor seatings!! Also they open until 8pm on Sundays which is quite rare as a cafe in London. Their seasonal Sakura matcha latte didn’t taste as expected, I’d try the normal one next time.

I love this place. Cosy and peaceful.

Good matcha but very cold inside

Cozy Japanese cafe with Japanese name, staff, decoration, food, and drinks.

The matcha crepe cake was not as good as before, it was dry and hard and not fresh. The queue is always long there so I decided to order a delivery. It took 20mins to arrive which was acceptable but the cake tasted not as good as they used to be. The Mont Blanc was good.

Very cramped inside with barely any space to walk or sit. There were only a few cakes on display so I bought one but it tasted flavourless. Very disappointing as I’ve had really nice cakes and better atmosphere in two other branches of WA Cafe.

Great vibe, great teas, great cakes :)

Had evening infusion in the garden which is the star of the show here. They have heaters so go out there during spring/autumn, maybe even winter. I think they have some of the better Japanese cakes in the area, and a great tea selection. I want to go back in the morning and try their latte’s which sounded great.

I visited Katsute 100 to buy cakes for my nephew’s birthday. After I paid for six cake slices I noticed that there was a tray of strawberry shortcake slices behind the till. I told the woman at the counter who was serving me that they were my nephew’s favourite and asked if I can order two slices. She told me they were not ready yet and will take 15 minutes, despite them looking ready for sale. I said this was a shame and made my way to the door. As I was leaving I could hear her telling her male colleague in Japanese to hold off from putting the slices in the display cabinet as she had just told me that they were not for sale yet. She explained to him that she told me it would be another 15 minutes to prepare them as she could not be bothered to serve me again. He seemed confused as there were no other customers behind me and the cakes were ready, but followed her instructions. I was still in the shop during this exchange and so I turned back around and told her that I can speak Japanese and I fully understood their exchange. She laughed and apologised that I overheard. I think it’s appalling to have this attitude and to assume that neither me nor the other customers sat in the cafe can understand what is being said (I know at least one of the tables was Japanese speaking). I live around the corner from the cafe and have been visiting for years. This incident has put a bad taste in my mouth and it is really a shame.

cute place, a little tight. strawberry shortcake was yum

Cozy Japanese style cafe with really nice coffee and cakes!

Lovely Japanese tea room, with big selection of teas, coffee and matcha. They make amazing deserts! The place is small but cozy, having a nostalgic atmosphere. There is also a garden, nice for warm days. Staff is very sweet and friendly. The deserts are delicious! I tried the strawberry shortcake, it was so fresh and not very sweet! I enjoyed my Yuzu oolong tea, which you can refill with hot water. Will return!

A really cute Japanese cafe located in the middle of Brick Lane. The interior has a certain vibe to it and i love to see the clash between their decor and Brick Lane. The matcha soft serve was amazing, Strawberry Daifuku was fabulous, and the strawberry cream cake was creamy and dreamy. The only thing is the line is long. My friend and i waited in line for a good 5 mins until someone came to us, and also a line behind us.

Lovely cafe, authentic Japanese service and good quality matcha. 🍵💕

Cute cafe with a small garden, the interior design looks like a traditional Japanese tea house but a bit cramped in the seating area. The matcha basque cheesecake is not my cup of tea as the bittersweetness of matcha doesn’t stand out. I would prefer the matcha crepe cake which I found it more balanced in flavour. Overall it’s still recommended - just make smart choices when ordering.

Really lovely Matcha latte, nice decor and interior ambience, gets quite busy with the hipster crowd, but nice atmosphere regardless

Ordered a matcha Basque cake, which was so rich I couldn't finish it (others had the same issue). The sesame latte tasted mostly of milk with black bits and not hot enough—definitely not recommended. Also, people lingered at tables after finishing, making it uncomfortable with limited seating. With the rain, I'd prefer a more pleasant experience elsewhere. Don't mention the prices extortionate!

Lovely little cafe! It’s so cosy, with interesting music! They have a beautiful garden. It’s nice for cute dates.

Match heaven 💚 best served in the garden at off-peak times

Recommend the matcha crepe cake and hojicha latte. Very quaint and cute inside - quite small and gets very busy on the weekends though. They have a decent sized outside seating area though.

We always enjoy coming here. The matcha and cakes are really good and the service is also very good and staff are friendly. It is always busy so just bear that in mind. Definitely recommend this café.

Always great service and ambiance, matcha and crepe later cake is a must! Hojicha tea too!

The matcha was ok, better to make myself at home but considering the price in central London it's a nice place, with very nice cafe decor.

Excellent black sesame cheesecake. Not too sweet.

Absolutely delicious basque cheesecake with matcha! I’m a vivid matcha lover, and I adore trying different drinks in different places. Matcha chai latte in here was really good as well! The only disadvantage the place is tiny, they do have a large garden with outdoor seatings but it was freezing outside and the place was packed. Wish their cafe was bigger!

Love this place usually but I literally tried to go in and the door is locked meanwhile customers are inside ??? And then a customer tried to help open the door and it’s locked? The server just made eye contact and ignored me so I just had to leave??? I’m so confused ?????

We ordered Matcha Flat White and Hotjicha Flat White, expecting strong and rich match and hotjicha flavor. The result is more a milky flavour rather than the ones we expected from a top Japanese cafe.

Unprecedented matcha drinks. Great concept and execution! Also for traveling.

Cute and authentic small café The matcha latte tastes like actual matcha and well balanced with the milk I tried all the cakes they had to offer, the black sesame sponge was airy and had a nice sesame flavour without being too sweet, the mont blanc pie was absolutely amazing (on par with Kova's), but the matcha Basque cheesecake was a let down unfortunately. Highly recommend

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

Everything MATCHA! Also, highly recommended Black sesame cheesecake.

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.

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.