Wu Wei Coffee | 无为

One of the best matcha spots in the city. Very tasty, great flavour. The iced strawberry had a decent amount of real fruit chunks. Pricey drinks but I’d say it’s worth it! Ambiance wise - it is takeout only, no seating available as it’s located in the back inside of a store. If there’s a wait / lineup, it helps the time pass as you can browse some interesting items, but can be confusing if you’re here for the first time.

If you’re a matcha lover or just want some quality drinks, this is the place for you. We ordered the iced blueberry matcha and cloud foam (whipped coconut) iced matcha and it was delicious. The shop is located in Kensington inside of a market. There is no seating available. The service was quick and you order via a kiosk at the front. The drinks are definitely pricey but worth it for a treat once in a while. The matcha came unsweetened but there is syrup on the side to adjust accordingly. It will be a pick me up spot whenever I am craving matcha!

Love their innovative drinks!! Their new location can get crowded and is a bit smaller so I reccommend going earlier but it does have a washroom. The seasonal drinks peach cobbler matcha and black forest hojicha are delicious! I recc adding a matcha boost (2g extra) and subbing oat milk as the matcha isnt too strong.

Iced peach cobbler matcha was unreal! A matcha heaven with a “not too sweet”peach compote, silky egg custard foam and oat crumble on top. There’s a self serve ordering system with their machine or you can order online through their website. A must try in Kensington Market.

This café is very small with a walk-in and no seating available. It is located on the bottom/basement level of the building with steps leading down. Note, only a few people are allowed inside to order. When you get inside, there is a tablet on the wall to place your order. Seamless overall, but the space is a bit of an issue. Overall, the place was clean and well or organized for the baristas to make the drinks. They also sell merch and other drink making accessories. My niece and I both had their iced matcha drinks. I ordered an iced strawberry matcha and she had an iced matcha with cheese foam topping.

Their matcha menu is top tier! I really enjoyed their iced strawberry matcha! I don’t like my matcha sweet so the strawberry chunks were a perfect combo. They are a to go cafe as they are located inside a market therefore no seating available. Drinks are delicious and can’t wait to try them again.

Drink: 4/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Staff: 4.5/5 Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5! Recommendation: Yuzu Matcha Tonic with Fresh Burnt Rosemary (only if you like yuzu because it overpowers the matcha) This is a very adorable cafe + store. The cafe + store idea is great because when you are waiting for your drink and after you get your drink you can shop around the store while sipping on the delicious drink. The little cafe makes high quality drinks, especially their matcha. I could tell that the staffs really make sure that each drink is as good as possible. The drinks are also really pleasing to look at. The store sells a variety of things like thrift clothes, candles, little accessories, etc. Overall a very cute cafe and store, and if I get the chance to visit Kensington Street again, I will revisit Wu Wei for sure.

Best Matcha i’ve ever had!!! I love how generous they are with their matcha and the strawberry matcha latte tasted so fresh and creamy! Would 100% go back and order from here again. The space is a bit small so it felt a little bit stuffy to be in there and enjoy my drink so I took it outside!

my fave strawberry matcha latte in toronto!! wu wei is located inside 6x8 market in kensington. i walked in and the market was clean and beautiful. the staff immediately greeted me and guided me to the ipad for ordering and pictures for the drinks. the drink itself was delicious. the strawberry at the bottom provided the sweetness for the drinks - which tasted very real and gently sweet. the matcha itself i could say was high quality ceremonial grade. yummy. definitely will be back to try the other drinks!

This place lives up to its hype It's downstairs under the vintage store they have one kiosk that you have to order from there's no person taking your order which is kind of annoying because if it's your first time there you can spend a lot of time going through the menu like the person in front of me and then the line built up to where it was backed up outside the store I hope they can kind of fix that maybe have another machine that people can order from. They do have online ordering where you can order ahead but if it's your first time going there you wouldn't know that Inside is very simple and clean you can visually see the baristas behind the counter making all the drinks and they are making it with love and care and they have smiles on their faces they looked happy I decided to try the blueberry matcha and I was a little bit scared because all their drinks the matcha looked so dark I was worried it was going to be bitter but I was wrong The macha was smooth, and you can actually taste it even after mixing the drink the color was still rich it wasn't bitter the blueberry puree had actual chunks of blueberry which threw me off when I first started drinking because I was not expecting that Overall I probably wouldn't get the blueberry again just because I think I would prefer a strawberry or a different fruit (just a preference) but it was still made well and I can taste the quality ingredients. I honestly would get their ice matcha without a flavor as well. They do not sweeten all their drinks but there is a station on the side where you can pour in your own simple syrup

All the rave for matcha in Toronto right now. Hidden in the back of the 6x8 Market in Kensington Market. I've tried it twice now and both times I came they were sold out of the blueberry matcha - bummer for me. I think their matcha is extremely creamy and not so much for my palette, but I know lots of people who love it! The experience of ordering from their ipad and seeing the cute space really adds to the fun of getting this matcha drink. Here's what I got/ thoughts on each drink: Iced strawberry matcha - Liked their strawberry puree mixture for this matcha drink. Think this was ok with the blend of their matcha but wasn't a strong enough matcha flavour. Iced matcha coconut cloud - Not a drink for me unfortunately but can see others loving this. As expected it's very creamy from the coconut cloud and was a bit heavy to drink. Yuzu matcha tonic - Refreshing matcha drink with the yuzu and matcha. Mango matcha - Another refreshing matcha drink with the mango juice. However, the mango flavour really overpowers the matcha. Matcha latte - A classic that you can't really go wrong with. Overall, there are hit and misses for this spot. Try it out for yourself as it's always fun to get some matcha drinks in the city.

Viral cafe serving matcha in a vintage supermarket in Kensington market! I tried their blueberry matcha later as most cafes don't offer that, it usually comes with cheese foam but I removed it. The matcha was just okay, They do use second harvest tea leaves but it was a good mix! They offer free alternative milk which is nice (oat milk) but kind of pricey. Very open concept as you can them making your drink right infront of you. Service was fast and effective even though there's a big line. Ambiance is cute but no seats to sit but you can shop around to see local treasure. I don't think I would go out of my way to try drinks as the matcha is very light 7/10

Iced peach cobbler matcha was unreal! A matcha heaven with a "not too sweet"peach compote, silky egg custard foam and oat crumble on top. There's a self serve ordering system with their machine or you can order online through their website. A must try in Kensington Market.

I have been here a few times and I have seen that sometimes they do change up the menu which is neat, you can try something new each time. I tried the matcha and hojicha and I can say that they are well made. I was here also last year when he sold caneles and they were awesome, I hope he has brought it back!! When the owner makes the drink, you can tell he has mastered his craft as every movement looked like a performance. Friendly guy with lots of knowledge with his drinks, he can easily strike up a conversation with you if you are willing to talk or ask questions!

Matcha mango. Amazing so refreshing on a hot day. I was hesitant at first about the mango nectar with matcha mix but it was a really good mix of flavours. There's a bit of a wait on the weekends.

Wu Wei has gained a lot of attention on social media for having great matcha. So, of course I had to try it. They have an iPad on the wall for you to order for yourself. I ordered the blueberry matcha! Super delicious and it had a nice blueberry flavour. The jam they used had whole chunks of blueberry. Overall pretty good -- a little too sweet for my liking, so it's not my first choice for matcha.

Wu Wei Coffee is tucked away at the back of a store (6x8 Market) in Kensington Market. They try to keep the lineup to 10 people to avoid ruining the vibe of the store, but I think there were more people in line than that... It was nice to see the matcha being whisked up with care. Service was not too slow for the number of people they had to deal with. I got the iced matcha coconut cloud, and the coconut foam was indeed velvety and fluffy. The matcha was not sweet, which made me happy. It does feel a tad overpriced for the small amount of drink. It's nice to take a look around the store while you wait for the drink to be made. Think I'll drop by time to time when I'm in the area.

This place Is so good!the matcha drink was pretty good but the hojicha cheesecake latte was AMAZING!!! I never had anything like it! It's tucked away in a small shop so It was a little hard to find. There was also no AC so I felt bad for the workers. Would highly recommend to matcha lovers!

Many varieties of matcha, and coffees. Got the iced blueberry matcha but when mixed it looked like a black sesame latte! Fruity / tangy notes from the blueberry made the matcha quite refreshing. Would need to come back for their hojicha drinks and caneles. They were temporarily not selling the caneles in Jan, but the staff mentioned it will be coming back soon.

Cute matcha stall nestled inside a Kensington market. I had the Stawberry Matcha (~7) which came with fresh strawberry purée at the bottom, topped with milk and matcha prepared in front of you. The sweetness of the purée really complimented and elevated the matcha flavour. Ordering is through an iPad and there are no seats for sit-down.

I decided to try We Wei Coffee after checking out their menu and found some creative delicious drinks I wanted to try. The coffee shop is hidden inside 6 x 8 market and there is no seating available inside, so it is more for a grab and go coffee run. I tried 2 items on the Special drinks menu: 1. Hojicha cheesecake latte, with the cheese foam on top and cheesecake crumbles to add some crunchy texture to go along with a slightly bitter taste of the hojicha. It was delicious. 2. Orange mocha is another must-try item since it combines the perfect balance of sweet orange syrup with the bitter sweet mocha. The staff are very friendly and helpful. You can tell how much effort and attention they put into creating each drink as both of my drinks came out as delicious as they are beautiful. I am so impressed. Will definitely be back

If you're a matcha lover or just want some quality drinks, this is the place for you. We ordered the iced blueberry matcha and cloud foam (whipped coconut) iced matcha and it was delicious. The shop is located in Kensington inside of a market giving it a cozy feel, although there is no seating available. The service was quick and you order via a kiosk at the front. The drinks are definitely pricey but worth it for a treat once in a while. The matcha came unsweetened but there is syrup on the side to adjust accordingly. It will be a pick me up spot whenever I am craving matcha!

A little counter inside a tchotchke shop with incredible matcha offerings. I ordered a matcha brownie from a Michelin pastry chef (not too sweet! Can actually taste matcha and not white chocolate) and a matcha coconut breeze which is coconut water topped with matcha foam - light and refreshing!! There were so many unusual matcha drink options (like one with tonic water and burnt rosemary) that it was hard to choose. The owner was kind and chatty about their philosophy and a delight to learn from. He said they roast their own beans for coffee affectionados as well

It's currently inside another shop in Kensington. I forgot the name though sorry. The owner is very nice and he says he runs the business with his wife. It's a small business so obviously everything is very personal and intimate. My cup was quite delicious and of course I would recommend.

Cafe tucked inside a market at Kensington. You really have to go all the way to the back to see them. I've heard they started off with coffee but I've actually heard more things about their matcha and ive wanted to try it for a while. There's online ordering for efficiency, also there's pictures so it helps visualize the drinks you'll be getting. They have limited pastries etc so when i went on a saturday afternoon they were sold out. Got a classic matcha latte and the feedback I heard was right - this is smooth and rich matcha. There are places in the city that make it super milky, or just not enough of the matcha taste- but not Wu Wei. The matcha was silky smooth. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of their matcha and coffee drinks

I tried the iced blueberry matcha and the blueberry compote in the bottom was so good! The matcha itself was slightly bitter for me, but the blueberry was great

Super disappointed they were closed with short notice. I was visiting Toronto and was looking forward to this and added it to my itinerary but they ended up giving notice of closure the day I planned to go. It looks like they're closed for two weeks.