Yoka Tea
Cafe · Madrona ·
Korean & Filipino flavors meet in Mid-Century Modern space
Korean & Filipino flavors meet in Mid-Century Modern space
"A cafe with matcha and boba tea opened in Madrona, right across the street from the tennis courts. In addition to the colorful drinks, there are also a few croffles topped with the likes of strawberries and cream." - kayla sager riley, gabe guarente, aimee rizzo
"Despite a small menu, this mellow Madrona spot covers the cutesy drink trinity: matcha, coffee, and boba tea—making it a great hideout when a steady flow of caffeine and sugary drinks is needed. There’s comfortable MCM couch seating, sunny window tables, and relatively low noise levels, despite a steady stream of people coming in. The cafe is also open until 6pm, and if you plan to stick around all-day, there are plenty of great restaurants nearby in the Central District." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"Starting as a boba pop-up and now settled into a permanent Madrona cafe, this spot offers a range of matcha and coffee drinks, including items inspired by the co-owners' Filipino and Korean heritage like the Turon Matcha made with a roasted banana puree. Classics are here too, from a Strawberry Matcha with strawberry compote to a "Matcha Matcha" served with matcha creme, and the space also hosts a mini food and lifestyle market by Anyoung Super featuring products from many Asian-owned small businesses, plus a run club." - Aleenah Ansari
"A Madrona cafe blending Filipino and Korean influences, offering matcha, boba tea, and croffles in a neighborhood setting." - Harry Cheadle
"Despite a small menu, this bright and friendly Madrona spot covers the cutesy drink trinity: matcha, coffee, and boba tea. The matcha stands out the most, even when mixed with thick fruit purees like roasted banana and strawberry that might make a texture snob squirm. We love the green grape slushie, too. And while there’s definitely better boba in Seattle, and the desserts are more of a side note, this makes for a great relaxed hideout when a steady flow of caffeine is needed to get work done. Food Rundown Turon Matcha The nutty roasted banana puree definitely needs a good, long stir before diving in, but eventually you find yourself sipping just to chase the little caramelized chunks. They add a nice sugary pop that plays surprisingly well with the matcha. photo credit: Kayla Sager-Riley OG Croffle A plastic knife is simply no match for this tough waffleized croissant, but damn, does it taste good. Topped with vanilla bean-speckled pastry cream and fresh strawberries, we’d be perfectly content scraping the top and calling it a day. photo credit: Makena Yee Sac Sac Slushie Wait, this Nickelodeon slime-colored slush is actually incredible. With a velvety texture and tart grape essence soothed by a splash of cream, we see your frozen margaritas of summer and raise you a refreshing sac sac from Yoka. Slurp it liberally. photo credit: Makena Yee Yoka Einspanner Sometimes, a creamy coffee can go off the rails, but this one isn’t too sweet. Try it if you require a bolder cup but also want to feel included in the Greater Cold Foam Collective (you know, the GCFC). photo credit: Makena Yee Brown Sugar Boba It’s frustrating enough that the boba has unpredictable levels of availability—but when it is available, it just tastes like sugar-pumped milk without any hints of tea. We appreciate the soft tapioca pearls, but you can skip this in favor of matcha and coffee. photo credit: Makena Yee" - Kayla Sager-Riley
