KOTO JELLY COFFEE

Got the jelly coffee with oat milk. It was a cool experience to have a jelly coffee but I think I may be more of a regular coffee guy, haha. It felt weird having to chew my coffee, maybe if it was more sweet it would have been better. She did say that it wasn’t that sweet and told me to put in the simple syrup on the counter for more sweetness. I put what I felt was a good amount but I guess it wasn’t enough. It is really amazing that the jelly they use is vegan! Very nice owner with great service and atmosphere + it was super clean too.

Koto Jelly Coffee is such a fun and unique find in Seattle! We stopped by out of curiosity and were really impressed. The jelly coffee was unlike anything we’ve had before. It has a smooth, slightly bouncy texture that makes the whole experience feel playful and creative. It’s definitely not your everyday coffee stop, but that’s exactly what makes it special. The staff were warm, welcoming, and happy to explain the menu and offer suggestions. You can tell they care about the customer experience. The interior is super cute ! Thoughtfully designed with modern, cozy vibes that make it a great place to hang out, snap a few pics, or catch up with a friend. While the jelly coffee is the star, the overall vibe and service make this place worth revisiting. We’ll definitely be back to explore more of the menu and bring friends along for the experience!

All of the drinks I’ve tried have been phenomenal. The new summer drinks are a must for staying cool in the Seattle heat. Highly recommend the milk jelly with hojicha + ice cream as well as the jelly orange cream soda. So happy to have this cute cafe close to me! Koto is a must visit :)

🥲I had saved Koto Coffee on my list to check out, and I finally got to visit this time. The jelly coffee concept is definitely unique and eye-catching, but to be honest, I didn’t really enjoy the taste. The coffee jelly didn’t have much of a coffee flavor, so it just felt like eating jelly with a slight coffee scent in milk. It was nice to satisfy my curiosity, but I was a little disappointed since I had high hopes. The espresso with orange juice was just okay too. The flavors of both the coffee and the juice were pretty weak. The one I had in Japan was much better.

March 2025 We discovered this place offered coffee jelly and were very interested in trying it out. We did not get the actual coffee jelly, but we did get the matcha and the milk jelly. Note they do not offer milk substitutions. This place is pretty small. The right wall is a long bench, with 3 small tables attached along it. I noticed they did have 2 floor bowls, presumably for pets, near the door. You could probably comfortably fit four or five people in line inside the doors. The ordering counter is straight ahead from the doors, and they have plenty of laminated menus to peruse on the counter and handheld. Next to the pickup area are spoons, straws, and a bottle of "simple syrup". There are no napkins. There is also no trash can, but you can give your trash to the staff behind the counter. There was only one staff member when we came in. They were friendly, polite, and quick to make our orders. All of our drinks were delicious. I definitely liked the milk jelly best. The matcha jelly was a little bit too bitter and best eaten with some ice cream. Overall, we would definitely come again if we're in the area.

The best place to get the unique jelly coffee. The jelly is light and goes down so smoothly. It pairs well with any flavor they offer. Friendly service, cute spot to stay and drink or easy to take out. Highly recommend and would come back!

Since I was in the area and had been meaning to try Koto, I tried their jelly matcha drink with matcha syrup. It was excellent - I'd never tried jelly coffee or matcha but the texture was like grass jelly but a much better flavor in my opinion. It was fun watching the jelly get sucked up into the straw too. I especially appreciated they offered lactose free milk as a normal option with no upcharge if I remember correctly. Definitely recommended!

My wife and I finally had some time to drive up to Seattle to try this wonderful place out! We love the drinks we ordered, and we had two of the three kissaten toast series. Highly recommended if you’re in the area! It’s not your typical coffee shop, but definitely worth the try. Hoping they open another location down south.

such a cute space! I loved the few touches of snow peak. Jelly coffee + milk - 3/5 Thought I had to at least try the jelly coffee with half & half, but this was slightly underwhelming. It felt almost too sweet and not enough coffee, like a starbucks latte or some sort. I think the affogato version would taste really good because of the extra shot of espresso! Jelly milk + genmaicha syrup - 5/5 This was SO YUMMY!! Slightly grainy, but the flavor was very rich and bold. This spot is definitely a treat since the prices were pretty steep at $18 for only 2 drinks before tip. hope to be back to try the matcha or hojicha version.

Been wanting to try this place out forever but never made it because they are only open for a short period during corporate hours and well, I'm a corporate employee. Finally made my way there recently and all my hopes and dreams were not fulfilled. They only have one coffee based, an Americano with milk, and everything else is just toppings. The jelly reminds me of Vietnamese jelly you can buy in a can with hints of drip coffee. Not great. They also had a matcha version, but we did not try it. The service was neither friendly nor rude. Pure indifference from the workers. Overall, the place has limited options, no parking, and open only a few hours during the day. Skip it and spend your money and calories elsewhere.

Cute little coffee shop, you'll need to find street parking and take a short walk over. Their house-made jellies were unique and flavorful. Drinks are definitely on the sweeter side, so I'd recommend asking for less sweet if that's more your style.

Cute shop and unique concept for trying jelly coffee or jelly matcha, but prices are too step to warrant regular visits. I got a jelly matcha with milk, and this was a nice drink. The jelly was soft and more drinkable than I expected! The staff here is super friendly as well. I liked my drink but didn't feel like the price was really justified. If the drinks were a couple dollars cheaper I'd feel like trying these drinks out would be more worth it!

Located right by Seattle U, this coffee/jelly shop is very quaint. There were some people doing work in there, but they seem to have no AC since the door was wide open and it was very warm inside. I ordered a jelly milk with genmaicha syrup, and while it tasted pretty good, the genmaicha was quite grainy. At almost $10 a drink after tax, I wished it wasn't grainy.

Tried this spot again as it's been a long time since it's open and just thought it was alright, I had given them the benefit since last time I went it just opened. Overall the jelly isn't very flavorful I feel and the coffee is just alright, little bitter to my taste. The icecream did make it taste better but I think in general ice cream just does make things taste better. I feel like the service I had last time was nicer and friendlier, this time they weren't rude or anything most not very friendly. Probs wouldn't go back now, gave it two fair shots.

Got myself the affogato coffee. The cashier warned me that there is 4 shots of expresso in the drink, so I should've expected it to be bitter, but the drink is really bitter when you first try it. The affogato tastes thick and like a yummy vanilla ice cream when tried by itself. When I tried mixing the affogato into the coffee, I thought the drink would balance out more in the bitterness vs sweetness taste ratio, but it stayed the same, it was stronger in bitter taste. The place itself is cute and small and has a clean aesthetic. The coffee jelly texture was nice but the drink itself did cost $11, I didn't find myself enjoying it enough to justify the cost. Don't see myself personally going back, but the concept of the place is really neat.

Koto jelly coffee was an interesting concept. It is basically flavored jelly with milk. It reminds me of the Filipino taho in a way. I would describe it as more of a dessert than a drink. I really enjoyed the hojicha jelly. Not too sweet. It was perfectly sweetened and the jelly was smooth. My friend tried the matcha jelly and unfortunately it felt like it was a bit grainy. Not sure if the jello was completely dissolved when they made it. The service was accommodating and they explained what the jelly was and the different ways they prepared it. The cafe is tiny so best to ti grab and go due to how small the cafe is. I would be willing to give this place another try and try the coffee jelly.

It was just ok to me, a nice sweet treat but I can't justify the price to come here often. The coffee or hojicha jelly are what I recommend getting. I did not like the matcha at all, matcha jelly was fine but the latte was so grainy and earthy - you can already tell from the muddy color of the matcha.

The best place to get the unique jelly coffee. The jelly is light and goes down so smoothly. It pairs well with any flavor they offer. Friendly service, cute spot to stay and drink or easy to take out. Highly recommend and would come back!

I went here upon seeing a lot of my friends posted about this place on Instagram and raved about it. I got the jelly coffee + milk, which was $7.67 after tax, on the pricier side for drinks. I would get it for the novelty, as you wouldn't really see something like this in a typical coffee shop. The jelly is large and you are presented with a tiny straw, which is weird at first, but as you drink normally, the jelly disintegrates into a small jelly mixture with the milk which combines nicely with the flavors. There is limited seating and parking, so recommend taking transit if convenient and/or grab and go. There are other options priced $8-11 before tax, but for just a drink, it is way too much.

I love trying new, interesting cafes and Koto definitely piqued my interest with its unique drink concept. We tried one coffee and one matcha drink. The total was about ~$20 with tax and tip which is definitely on the expensive end for a drink. I think it was an okay price to try something and have a fun treat, but I don't think I could justify the cost for a daily caffeine fix. The cafe itself is quite small with a few tables, so it's more of a grab and go spot. Service was efficient and the jellies are prepped so they come out very quickly. As for the drinks, the experience of drinking the jelly is fun. I really enjoyed the texture. It's similar to drinking grass jelly/egg pudding in boba drinks. We thought the jelly coffee itself could have been stronger. With the cream, it's more similar to an iced latte rather than an iced coffee with milk. I would like to try the jelly coffee with iced coffee in the future. The jelly matcha+matcha latte was delicious, very rich flavor, and great for a matcha lover. The only gripe I had was within the jelly itself, there were clumps of matcha which was a bit unpleasant. It probably is the nature of making jelly with matcha. I still really enjoyed my drink as I loved the strong matcha flavor. I would definitely like to come again and try more of what Koto has to offer!

I kept seeing this shop on Jenn Cho's YouTube videos, and as a coffee jelly fan I had to go. It did not disappoint! I had the jelly coffee and milk (half and half as recommended), one of the cheapest option ($7-ish) and pretty good. As a kid in Japan, I liked the packaged coffee jelly cups with mini creamers, and the drink here was like an elevated version of those cups. When I first saw it, I wasn't sure if the jelly would fit inside the skinny straw. But the jelly was soft enough that it broke into small pieces as I drank it. The space is small and fits probably like 6-7 people max. I wish they had other treats that go well with the coffee jelly drinks. Seems like they do collabs with other businesses that offer baked goods so maybe I just need to get lucky. I don't own a car so I took the bus 40 then onto bus 4, coming from north. It was quite time consuming because they took detours and the vibes were off, so I walked to SLU on the way back. It was my first time walking around the area and I had a nice time with the jelly in my hand. Next time maybe I will try to do the walk on the way here as well.

Super interesting concept. Basically the coffee/matcha is in jelly form and it's enveloped in the milk. It tastes good to me! It felt like I was having dessert for breakfast but it wasn't super sweet or anything like that. I walked in on a Saturday morning and it wasn't too busy and the service was quite fast so I recommend just checking this gem out!

1.26.2025 Charming Coffee Spot at Koto Coffee! Koto Coffee in Seattle is a delightful place to enjoy a perfect cup of jelly coffee. The cozy atmosphere and stylish decor create an inviting environment to relax and unwind. Their coffee shop is small, so all small tables were occupied on Sunday. We decided to walk around since the weather was so nice. The staff are friendly making every visit a pleasant experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great coffee spot in Seattle!

I had been yo one of the pop ups they did last year at Phin on Tuesdays and had the Jelly Coffe with milk. What finally convinced me to make the trek up from the work in the CID was they started offering Hojicha and Genmaicha. As a 3rd Generation JA I grew up drinking both of these and am happy when I see them as an option. Particularly genmaicha, hojicha has been getting more exposure by some boba places and has been used in baked goods recently but less people use genmaicha. I was torn which to try the jelly milk with hojicha or genmaicha, went with genmaicha. The milk has a little different texture than the coffee which makes sense and not in a bad way. The genmaicha flavor was very present. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Which didn't surprise me as they were the same at the pop ups. One of my friends had the jelly coffee with milk since it was her first time my other friend had the jelly milk with coffee which takes a tiny bit longer than the other two cause they have to pull an espresso shot. The space is bright and welcoming a long bench along one wall with small tables connected. The main ordering area uses Snowpeak gear as their set up which is what was part of the pop up set up. clean lines and light wood. Very close to the street car stop at Terrace and Broadway. Looking forward to having the hojicha next time!

I visited koto on a wednesday 30 min before closing and there were still customers inside! The staff were really welcoming and gave me recommendations! I liked how thoughtful they were by asking if I liked sweet drinks/coffee/milk. I ended up ordering the 12oz jelly milk + hojicha syrup ($9.43)! It's definitely on the pricey side but you're paying for the quality and experience. I've definitely paid similar prices for drinks that weren't as enjoyable. At first sip it's definitely on the sweeter side (which I liked) and the jelly was so yummy! The flavor was definitely there too :) The space inside is quite small but I think they really did well with the layout. It's bright and aesthetic inside and there's a small amount of seating. I would definitely come back to try the genmaicha syrup & affogato options!!

I've been seeing this place on instagram so I've been curious if it's as good as people make it to me. My husband and I went here before having dinner in Seattle with friends and thankfully there wasn't a line. We got the jelly matcha with matcha latte and a jelly coffee with milk. The jelly coffee with milk was just meh, but I liked the jelly matcha with matcha latte. To be frank, I wasn't wowed. Maybe it's not for me or I should have ordered something else. I don't really have much to compare it to. Either way, we tried and I think we don't need to come back.

Love the aesthetic of the shop, very simple and clean. Limited seating indoors, but there's turnover and no one was sitting and working or anything when I visited the shop. Parking is tough because.... You know First Hill. Service was nice and made our drinks fast. Overall the amount of drink for about $7-8 is pretty low. Prices are a bit steep. You can tell the quality of their jelly and syrups are pretty good though. Jelly coffee + half and half: pretty robust coffee flavor of the jelly and texture similar to grass jelly. Pretty good with the half and half and not sweetened. If you like black coffee, you will probably like this one. Jelly milk + hojicha syrup: jelly milk has a good creamy flavor and the syrup was tasty too! This inspired me to try to make my own hojicha syrup. Heh Overall this was my favorite drink today!

This was our first time trying Koto. Koto is located on the side of the street, meaning you will have to find and do some street parking! We ordered the Jelly Matcha and Hochija Affogato. At first taste, the drinks were creamy. The matcha flavor wasn't too strong, but the Hochija flavor was there. After mixing and letting the drink water down was when we tasted the flavor! The affogato was good and the sweetness of the drink nice as well. The shop is a bit small, with a bench wall and a few tables. We got lucky with an open table. The service was great and our drinks came out fast. Cute place and I hope to come back to try their foods and other drinks.

3.5/5 I wanted to love this place but unfortunately it fell short of my expectations. The drinks were good but not great. Honestly they were pretty expensive for what it is. $7-9 for a 12oz drink.. I think I was expecting there to be more matcha flavor. Maybe it was the drink that I had gotten? The matcha flavor was not strong in the jelly. It tasted kind of plain. Some of the jelly had a very powdery taste to it too, like the matcha wasn't fully whisked/dissolved before solidifying it. The grainy taste was kind of obvious and off putting. I also tried one of the coffee jelly drinks and that was a lot better than the matcha. Coffee flavor was strong and tasted really good when the ice cream melted. They have simple syrup at the front to adjust all of the drinks. Overall I would skip the matcha drinks and just get one of the coffee ones. I like the aesthetic of the cafe. It's very bright and minimalistic. There's a little bit of seating but the tables are small and a little awkward to navigate. It's definitely a cute shop and interesting drink concept. I am just not sure if it is worth it.

Drinks: 9/10 I had the matcha jelly affogato, and it was absolutely delicious. The vanilla ice cream adds a heightened sweetness, cutting through the earthiness of the matcha. However, since they use such high-grade matcha, I would have appreciated something like matcha ice cream to pair with the drink overall, allowing the matcha flavor to shine without competing with another flavor, such as vanilla in this case. I would absolutely love to return and try their other jelly flavors next time. I also tried their hot genmaicha latte, which had a wonderfully nutty and almost cereal-like flavor compacted into a tea base. It was extremely well-balanced, and I would definitely go back just for this. Service: 10/10 They truly emphasize Japanese hospitality, and I really appreciated this from the moment you enter, to when they take your order, and even as you're leaving. It makes you feel genuinely welcomed, and who doesn't love that? This level of hospitality is something often experienced in Asia but not as common here, so I'm glad they are bringing this experience to Seattle. Ambiance: 8/10 Although the space is quite tight, the blend of outdoor camping elements and minimalistic Japanese aesthetics is incorporated beautifully into the interior design.

A cool spin on coffee! There's a variety of options but the made takeaway is they'd have coffee or matcha jelly with your coffee. I got the Coffee Jelly + Milk and the coffee jelly reminds me of grass jelly, but not as firm, and it's definitely nothing like lychee jelly. You can easily drink the jelly from the straw. It's pretty delicious and fun. Don't expect to get this coffee early in the morning, they open at 11. There are milk alternatives if you can't do lactose. And you can also add additional sweet syrup to make it sweet. Service was super quick, not even a minute went by when I ordered and got my drink. The shop itself is quite small, there's a seating area along the wall, but it's mainly drop in, order, and leave. The decor is minimalistic and clean--very Japanese minimalism.

Clean aesthetic and something different from the typical boba spot. The jelly is very soft and easily gets sucked up through the straw. Nice flavor options here such as hojicha and genmaicha. Minus star for the drinks being on the very sweet end, especially the ice cream in the affogato. The matcha is bitter on its own but mixed with the ice cream I found it too sweet for my personal preference. I tend to get my drinks 25-50% sweetness as a baseline so if you're like me, I would request less sweet if possible. Otherwise I love that there's something a little different than boba as a spot to have after a meal and would come back to try the other drinks they have. The space is pretty small so it gets crowded quick and parking can be rough.

Fast and friendly service. Cute and cozy interior. Great spot to sit and catch up with a friend. Street parking only. I got their matcha jelly with milk and it was interesting. I think that if you get some jelly that was at the top of the batch, the texture can be a little weird. But otherwise the jelly is super smooth and tasty. I definitely plan to go back and try their milk jelly.

A nice, Japanese cafe to try. We got their Jelly Milk + Affogato and their Jelly Milk + Matcha Affogato. Both drinks were pretty good. The ice cream can the drinks a sweeter taste and the coffee wasn't too strong. The matcha tasted nicely. The jelly in the drink was new to us to try, but was a pleasant experience. The ambiance was good. Very nice lighting and the place was well organized and decorated. However, very limited in space and seating. On top of that, tables are small, and there's no trash cans or napkins. The service was good. The drinks didn't take long to make and the servers answered any questions we had. The drinks were quite pricey though. With the two of the drinks, it came out to the total of $23. Overall, a good experience, but I'm not sure if id come back

Very excited that this spot opened up because I'm a huge fan of jelly drinks! My husband and I found some street parking and it's a cute little cafe with limited seating along the wall. Great spot to meet up with a friend for a little treat. I tried the black tea jelly with milk and ice cream. The jelly had a nice texture and good flavor and the ice cream made it a sweet treat. Service was really friendly. It seems a little pricey for what it was but overall we enjoyed our experience here.

They've been a popup store in many Seattle-based events like the CID Block Party where I first had a sip of their drinks, and I'm so happy they now have their own location to share it all! I went in here during a Sunday afternoon to a really cramped up space with few seating inside. The line was also quite long, and almost stretched out the door. Because the place is small, it was also extremely noisy inside. When you order, the server in front does explain to you about some of the drinks they have on the menu if you ask for it; this made the line feel longer than it already was, but I appreciate having that kind of service for when I might have some questions about recommendations later. Most of the menu consisted of drinks with jelly, along with either matcha, coffee and/or ice cream. I got the jelly milk with matcha syrup drink, and it's one of the best I've had! Taste isn't too sweet (though I'm not sure if there are sweetness adjustments in the drinks), and the matcha taste is not too faint. For this drink, there isn't a milk substitution, though it looks like that can be the case with the other drinks on their menu. You're strongly advised to break down the jelly before consuming the drinks that have them.

Cute small shop in cap hill! They have a small selection of coffee, tea and milk tea options specializing in jelly coffee. I got the espresso affogato and was super bitter but coffee was not too strong. I was hoping for more of a balanced flavor. To me, the concept is just like boba but with coffee and toppings. Not enough for me to pay $8-9 for a small cup

Ordered the espresso affogato because the cashier told me that was one of their sweeter drinks. It was quite bitter and did not taste good to me. I finished half my drink. The straw is also too skinny for the jelly. This is a very expensive drink (~$12). For the size and taste, not worth it to me at all. I would not come back. It was nice to try. The store itself is cute, but seating is limited and a bit awkward. No bathrooms either. This is not a sit down cafe. More like a grab and go.

Shout out to lactose free milk also being an option without charge! A cute little shop with limited seating serving some solid tasting drinks. Went here for their opening day and sure, the line was longer but I was able to get my drink within 2 minutes of ordering. Everybody was super friendly- Jelly coffee w/milk - 4/5, strong coffee flavor but something about the jelly was gritty? Jelly tea w/milk - 5/5, strong tea flavor

I stopped by on my ride home and unintentionally caught them a few minutes after closing (around 3:05 pm--realized they have rather inconvenient hours of operation; there's basically no way you could reliably try this place during the week, as their hours are 11-3, unless you wfh or in the neighborhood). One of the folks inside saw me try to unsuccessfully open the locked door and came out to greet me and welcome me inside? The three folks working there were so so nice and insisted that I still try a drink despite the fact that they were clearly doing closing clean up. I ordered the matcha jelly milk with matcha syrup and enjoyed it a lot. The matcha jelly chunks have the texture right between that of pudding and grass jelly. I would say that it's mostly a jelly treat as I was slurping up jelly chunks bit by bit for the next couple hours, long after all the milk was gone. I am a notorious nibbler and slow eater though so I doubt most of you would enjoy it in this way lol. I personally don't think the ratio of liquid to jelly is balanced enough to want to get this "drink" very often though, and believe a greater volume of milk/half n half/whatever would make this something I'd be more likely to come back to. Not too sure about that too though because the cost is already quite high for such a small bevvie...my drink came out to $9+ after tip (rip). Overall, the people running this place are so sweet, kind, and helpful, and the drink is interesting and enjoyable enough to try at least once.

The Hojicha milk jelly was the perfect sweet treat after a doctor's visit. It had a deep, nutty flavor, and the syrup was just the right amount of sweet. The milk jelly itself was rich and fragrant, not watered down at all. The employees were helpful in recommending popular drinks, and my order came out quickly. At $10 for a small (8oz?) drink, it's definitely pricey, but I'd say it's worth it. I wouldn't just recommend it for the novelty, I'd come back myself. The space is cozy yet minimal, with seating for about 10 people.

Sooo good! A bit pricey in my opinion with the sizing being small. I really took my time to enjoy it. For two drinks, my total came up as $18.21 not including tips. But it is good quality. The jelly matcha+matcha latte was good and not very sweet. The matcha taste was definitely there and I liked the soft jelly texture. There was no wait and it came out pretty fast. I got to watch them make it as well. The inside is very cute and modern. It is small so not many seats but would be a very cute space to study if you manage to snag a table. I would come again but not very often.

Great coffee! Jelly milk gives the coffee a texture like tofu. They also offer jelly coffee which would probably work for people who like bitter coffee taste. The affogato just made the drink that much better. They offer hand full of tables for people to hangout. Clean modern design. The young man who helped us are very polite. Other than the price are high for a small drink, this is a great spot to spoil yourself once in a while.

I was really excited to hear Koto Jelly Coffee was opening up a location in Seattle! I originally tried them as they were vendors for the food walk in Chinatown, so props to them for this big milestone. I ordered the milk jelly with matcha affogato! The milk jelly was chewy and subtle in flavor, while the matcha and ice cream really brought it altogether. I will say this drink is on the sweeter side, so do consider that. Service was great despite it being a little hectic. She was sweet, straight to the point and proactive when it came to the drinks. The concept of the shop is very aesthetically pleasing. The bright white with wooden accents and minimalistic furniture throughout. A couple complaints of mine would be the limited seating/ table space and the pricing. The layout of seating/ table space was not my cup of tea. And for two drinks, my total came out to be over $22 without tip. Jaw dropping moment for me. Overall, it was a great experience but will have to consider the pros and cons if I'd like to try again

Oh man I wanted to love this place so bad! The owners seem so sweet and the aesthetic of the shop is absolutely perfect. I'm a total coffee jelly obsessive and excited to see a whole shop dedicating themselves to it and hoping they'll improve the craft over time. My main two areas of contention: (1) the jelly consistency is too thin. I think this may be done so it can be easily slurped up by a straw but it's extremely unsatisfying to 'chew' giving how soft it is. I want my jelly to be bouncy and a bit firm without being hard or unpleasant, like the perfect boba texture. This would be harder to slurp up with the normal size straws here but just like with boba, you can use bigger straws. (2) The jelly is not sweet at all. They offer simple syrup you can add which is great but the sweetness needs to be cooked into the jelly itself for perfect balance and convenience/simplicity for the customer so they don't need to figure out their perfect simple syrup ratio and mix it in and hope they don't go past their sweetness preference. The jelly should be sweetened to perfectly complement the drinks its in already as that's how most people are going to enjoy the drink and mixing in a syrup will not create a consistent sweetness throughout the whole drink and jelly chewing experience even if mixed well. Will definitely come back here one day and hope to see improvements!

Today was my second time at Koto. I was able to get my drink in my reusable mug which was really nice! Just make sure your reusables have capacity for 12oz. Also found out that their straws are compostable so that was a nice touch Today I got the coffee jelly with almond milk- so good! It's a great texture and flavor is very potent. I love that it's like a coffee that basically feels like a snack! Orders always come out super quickly and the employees are super kind. Will definitely be back!

The staff were friendly and explained the difference between the drinks and jellies. It's a small, clean, cute space with snow peak furniture and details everywhere. The tent canopy on the ceiling adds a unique touch. Both my friend and I ordered the jelly milk with espresso. The barista told us it would taste the most like a latte, compared to other drinks on their menu. It was a bit bitter for my liking but I'd come back and give the matcha a try. The jelly adds an interesting texture experience but isn't overwhelming.

I'd be lying if I said I would come to this place more than once. I got the Koto jelly with milk (aka half and half) which was around $8 with tax/tip fully expecting there more to be done than just pouring a Costco container of half and half into a cup of jelly at that price point. The jelly itself wasn't spectacular to be honest. It didn't have a strong flavor and it what flavor there was had been overwhelmed by the half and half. It is definitely something you can make at home with coffee, agar and half and half. The ambiance, however, is cute and quaint with Japandi aesthetics. Maybe the other drinks are better.

Tldr; cozy jelly coffee place. Environement: the place is small only a few seats, and they were full when we came. It'd close to SU so there we people studying. The seating arrangement is also not meant for large groups, so if u need take lots of friends don't expect to be able to hang out at the Cafe. But the vibes are so cute and cozy I wish I was a student at SU I would frequent this coffee spot for the cozy atmosphere! Service: they were very friendly and prompt with our orders. The cashier asked us if it was our first time and wanted an explanation which he gave a very good intro to the menu. Drinks: they have a lot to offer from a variety of each categories:matcha, coffee, and tea. It ses that matcha is popular and they had fun of the day we visited. I got the coffee jelly and the affogato jelly. The coffee jelly i ordered was the regular coffee jelly with half and half. It was delicious and recommend this one. I was basically drinking the half and half but it was not overripe the jelly, (which I thought would be the case). The jelly is more on the softer side and breaks up into lots of pieces when stirring. You also are able to drink the jelly work the straw provided. The drink is not too sweet, and depending on your preference might not be sweet at all for the sweet tooths. I was not given an option for sweetness, and am not aware if it's adjustable. But it was definitely delightful the way it is in terms of balance of flavors(as a self proclaimed sweet tooth). Though I wish I brought some sweetener with me so I could enjoy it more. The affogato on the other hand was STRONG. even after mixing in the ice cream, the coffee flavor was strong, i thought it would be the sweeter option but it was very bitter and somehow sour(?) from the beans' bitterness... I don't recommend this if u think ur getting a sweet treat unless they allow u to add another scoop of ice ceam(?). It's definitely a must try.

This place is so so good. The service was top notch, drinks were amazing! I went on grand opening day and yes there was a line but didn't take super long. They were efficient and took care of their customers. They use high quality matcha, coffee and milks and even have milk alternatives. Small space but plenty of room outside to wait. Will be visiting again very soon.

the space is tiny but mighty! it is so pretty inside with the minimalist decor they have. the service was amazing as all the staff were so helpful and kind!! i tried the coffee with milk jelly and the milk with coffee jelly, i preferred the milk with the coffee jelly as it felt more balanced as i didn't need sweetener compared to its counterpart. the matcha latte with matcha jelly had great flavor but i ended up with very grainy powdery chunks in parts of my jelly which was disappointing :( i would come back in the future especially to try the hojicha and genmaicha but a 12oz cup with tip is about $11 sadly

Come here for a unique treat! Koto does Japanese coffee and tea jelly drinks with cream of your choice, including ice cream and dairy-free options. My favorite is the matcha jelly with half and half. Definitely worth to try!

Drink: I got the coffee jelly and milk drink, the employee mentioned it was their recommendation for first timers. I liked it! It's different from what I'm used to in a coffee drink but I enjoyed it. The jelly is really nice and smooth, and the milk (we got half & half, the default), went really well with it! I would get it again, I'd also wanna try the ice cream/affogato options next time. Service: The employees were all super welcoming and sweet, zero complaints there! Vibe: The place was small, but really cute and unique setup. The checkout counter was a table and tent area they set up. There was some seating but not very much. I did like the small tables that were connected to the seats though. I like the wood aesthetic, it feels very Japanese and easy on the eyes.

Went to try this store after seeing a video because I love jelly drinks or jelly toppings in drinks. Small store with limited seating, but the workers were very hospitable and easily answered any questions asked. I tried the jelly milk with matcha syrup ($8.55). For that price point, the amount of jelly and syrup did not feel worth it. I believe it can be justified if there was a unique component to the jelly, but it did not seem special. It was a good experience to try, but I would not go back.

Taste: 4.5/5 Value: 4/5 Presentation: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Pretty good drinks! A little pricey but fun and different! Small spot with a couple of places to sit

First time trying a drink in jelly form and it was very interesting. I got matcha because it was late but I'll definitely be back to try their coffee. Matcha tasted a little grainy and wasn't on the sweet side, but I enjoyed it nonetheless! Seating area is a little cramped with just a bench wrapping around one wall and little tables; it can get crowded really fast. Service is super quick though!

Totally enjoyed this cafe and will be coming back often. The 2 shot espresso jelly covered with milk is so tasty and flavorful. The match is also the best in the city.