Yume Mori Matcha

I got the coconut matcha and thought the flavor was well balanced. the store is small with limited seating, but while waiting you can watch the staff hand whisk the matcha lol! I wish the matcha was more strong but will be coming back again to try their crepes! I was shocked at how tiny their cups were so I do not know if it was worth the price T-T.

I have to say that Pete, the owner of this Matcha Cafe really knows his matcha! Yume Mori brings the traditional taste of Japanese ceremonial grade Matcha to Berkeley! Yume Mori’s cafe from their understated decor to their beautifully crafted and tasty drinks and crepes is reminiscent of a Matcha shop you would see walking on the shotengai in Kamakura. This cafe is worth standing in line for! Thanks for bringing me such a nostalgic experience!

Very cute, trendy matcha place. Got the matcha tiramisu and it had good matcha flavor and was very creamy. Not much seating but some outdoor chairs.

The matcha drink was delicious. However, maybe because it’s still in the soft-opening stage, the hygiene was really poor. For example, I saw an employee in the background touch their hair with gloved hands and then go straight to making a crepe. Also, I never once saw them wash the bowl used to prepare the matcha drink, and the ice machine door was left open. Since it was an open kitchen, the staff were uncomfortably close to customers, and there was no barrier, which made me worry about droplets or other foreign substances getting into the drinks. But drink was very good!!

The best matcha I tried in the whole 10 years I have living growing up around Bay Area!! never have I tried such tasty well served matcha! 10/10 RECOMMEND.!!!!

This is the most honest review I've ever had. The shop is located not far from BART Downtown Berkeley. Upon arriving at the shop front, you'll be greeted by a menu with beautiful artwork. Walking into the shop is very minimalist. The menu I tried was the Coco Matcha Cloud. The flavor is deep and not too sweet. It's definitely good for health-conscious people. Another one I tried was the Custard Cream Brule Crepe. I personally liked it very much. The crepe batter was very delicious. The cream was just the right amount of sweet. Finally, I can say that I will definitely come back to try all the menus.

i got a hot unsweetened hojicha latte and a double matcha latte. i feel like the matcha powder they use isn’t very strong. the latte doesn’t taste milky or anything like that, but the matcha taste wasn’t that strong.

such a new aesthetic matcha location with refined quality. every drink is hand whisked

We got the tiramisu matcha latte and apple crumble crepe. Both were quite nice. The crepe does tend to get sold out pretty fast. There is a bit of wait time for the crepe but it's worth the wait.

Quality is amazing. Service is efficient. The vibe is very cute and quaint. would definitely be going back. This place needs 5 stars. Especially for the amount of time They've been open.

Went in on a Saturday afternoon and there were a decent amount of people waiting for drinks but not ordering. They have a self order station so the process is seamless. The store front is very cute and simple aka, very Japanese. We ordered two matcha coconut clouds, a matcha ichigo and a hot matcha. The matcha was very tame; however the drinks were very well made. The coconut cloud was so refreshing especially on warm day and the ichigo had a good strawberry flavor. I would like to go back and try the hojicha as well.

I tried the Hojicha Tiramisu, it's like a hojicha latte but comes with tiramisu cream and a biscoff cookie. You can also switch to oat milk with no additional charge for those who are lactose intolerant. The drink is super creamy and delicious, but you can't adjust the sugar level, I would say it's more like a dessert drink. Service was relatively quick despite a line, and the cafe has some indoor benches and some outdoor seating.

I love the aesthetics of the store, especially the way they display their menu items! There are individual sketches for all of their drinks, where each ingredient is clearly labeled in the drawing. I ordered their Matcha Tiramisu drink. While I liked the open ceiling concept inside the restaurant and the aesthetics, there is no seating inside, and the space is small. While there were several visible workers, they were barely talking to each other, and none of the customers inside were talking either while waiting for their drinks. It was a bit awkward to wait inside and listen to just the music, but my friends' drinks and mine came within 15 minutes. The Matcha Tiramisu came with a Biscoff cookie on top, and the drink itself was light and creamy, with a good balance of matcha and sweetness. Loved the drink itself!

Honestly, I have to give it to Yume Mori. This place was better than I expected. After being repeatedly disappointed by matcha spots around the Bay, this one did not disappoint. The shop is super cute and located right in downtown Berkeley. I loved the overall vibe. It was calm, clean, and aesthetic in the best way. Atmosphere Since it's new, the hype is definitely real, so be ready for a bit of a wait (I think I waited 15-20 ish minutes). The space itself feels cozy and modern, perfect for a quick caffeine stop or catching up with a friend. I also loved that they hand whisk all their matchas, which some places in the Bay actually charge extra for (not a fan). What I Ordered I got the Tiramisu Matcha and my friend ordered the Strawberry Matcha. TBH - I only got the tiramisu because it looked cute and aesthetic which is not usually something I'd go for since it sounded sweet. I opted for no extra sweetener just in case. Experience I could really taste the matcha, which I appreciated, and the Biscoff cookie on top was a fun touch. The drink was a little on the smaller side and the wait was definitely noticeable, but the milk-to-matcha ratio was solid (have you tried matcha at a boba spot, if so - you get it). Prices are a bit high, but they offer oat milk at no extra charge, which I thought was a nice plus. Final Thoughts I'm not mad about this spot at all. The matcha was good, the vibe was cute, and overall it's one of the better matcha spots I've had in the area. I'd definitely come back to try more drinks once the hype calms down a bit.

Great matcha place to stop by for a quick drink, there's usually a like though so expect about a 10 minute wait. I tried the crepe as well and it was supperrr yummy, would def get it again! Limited seating, but a perfect grab and go spot

Here's my new favorite spot for delicious matcha! I originally stopped by craving a dreamy crepe, only to discover they're only available after 1pm on Fridays through Sundays. Excited to try one next Friday at 12:50--see you there!

Cute matcha shop with a minimalistic and industrial aesthetic. I came here on a Sunday afternoon. The line was out the door, but the wait wasn't too bad. There were a good amount of staff members hand whisking the drinks. I ordered a Double Matcha. The cup was quite small, but the drink was really good. I could definitely taste the matcha, and the flavor was nice. I would definitely recommend the Double Matcha for matcha lovers.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon and it had some good business. Sign on the door says Soft Opening still. Not sure when this opened but I have a feeling it's going to be popular among matcha lovers. You can only order from an iPad up front. Interface was easy to use. Very succinct menu. We ordered 3 drinks and boy can you taste that matcha. I want to say it tastes like ceremonial matcha powder! There are no seats inside. Only a 2x4 wooden bench I suppose is only for waiting, so if you want to sit and relax there are a few chairs on the sidewalk. Definitely recommend.

They recently changed their policy, so the crepes are only available on weekends after 1pm! we thought the crepe was just okay - the cream didn't have a strong matcha flavor, and there were some roasted rice cereal type of bits at the bottom. The matcha is great quality, but the drinks are pretty small. I like how the drinks aren't too sweet either. The matcha usucha is a great pick if you want to taste the matcha flavor. The shop is pretty small with limited seating just for waiting for your drink. It gets really popular on the weekends, but they prepare the drinks relatively fast.

New Matcha spot in Berkeley! They hand-whisk everything and use bougie gear to make their matchas; we're talking about the Acaia scales. We only waited 5~ minutes to order on the kiosk and then another 5 minutes to get our drinks. We got the Tiramisu Matcha and Matcha Usucha. The Matcha Usucha is not a latte and more matcha & water but it has a full flavor profile with a sweeter first taste and more bitter aftertaste. The Tiramisu Matcha has a cream top and more on the sweeter side. Get their regular Matcha if you like sweeter and floral!

With the sudden influx of matcha spots opening in Berkeley, I had high expectations for Yume Mori Matcha. The place looked very clean, cute and minimalistic upon arrival, and there was no line when we came on a Monday afternoon. Matcha Latte (reduced fat milk, regular sweetness): Opted for a standard matcha latte rather than a double matcha, which I will be trying next time. I personally enjoyed this matcha despite the slightly bitter aftertaste that other reviews mentioned. The only issue I have is that a matcha latte of this size for $7 is personally not worth it... However, I do want to try their Matcha Tiramisu, so will be coming back when I'm in the mood to buy a matcha out. Matcha Ichigo was okay according to my friend, and a bit chunky with the strawberry hits. I'm not a strawberry matcha gal, but this was sweet and not bad. Very pretty! Overall, this is a cute spot for a quick grab n go, if there's no line.

You can actually taste the matcha here - unlike some of the other new matcha places in Berkeley- so that's a good sign that they're using high quality powder. However I think they are still lacking some attention to detail. I asked for an unsweetened latte and I got a very very sweet drink. I avoided mixing it so I just drank the matcha part at the top and threw away the rest.

I went to visit my friend in Berkeley and this was a spot she wanted to try out. Her friends mentioned that their hojicha was better than the matcha, so we got a hojicha latte and the hojicha tiramisu latte. We had really high hopes for this spot, but we were both underwhelmed by both drinks. The hojicha tiramisu was better than the original latte, but both were a little too watered down for our liking. As I drank my drink slowly, I realized at some point that there was a strong aftertaste of something that was unpleasant. Being that it started tasting like tap water straight from the faucet, we assumed it was the ice melting into the drink. The space is small but aesthetic and their staff is super friendly and kind. You do order at a kiosk, which there is only one so be prepared to wait at least 30min if there's a line. We spent the majority of our time waiting in line to order, but we really only waited like 15min because the line hadn't reached outside. And then we did get stuck behind someone who kept asking questions about kiosk system like how it knew their name without them entering it. So, that added a few minutes to our wait. Once we submitted our order, it took about 10min to receive our drinks.

Long line, but it goes pretty fast and you order at a kiosk! Pretty standard pricing for ceremonial grade matcha-- and I liked that you can choose which matcha flavor profile you'd like. Also really like that you can choose the sugar levels too!

I saw this place on tiktok and thought it would be so good but I left a bit disappointed. I like more sweet matchas but this one was really bitter. Or maybe i'm just not use to better quality matcha? But not what I was expecting. I waited 15 mins to order and another 15 mins for the drink. They were sold out of scones but someone had it in front of me and it looked so delicious so maybe I will go back to try that. If you like stronger matcha this is the place for you!! Also, i thought it was a bit small for the price but very cute shop w nice employees

Another matcha place! Love that there's more matcha popups lately! Was so excited to try it :) I came on a weekday early evening. There was no rush, ordering and waiting took like 10 mins max. Staff was also friendly, and you order through a kiosk. The inside is very cozy and pretty, it's a bit small and is mainly meant for a to-go type of place. I know they are also known for their crepes, but this time I got the matcha tiramisu drink. I loved the biscoff on top and how creamy it was. I do think the size is a bit small for the price ($7-8), and it was a bit heavy/I couldn't taste the matcha very much. Overall, I probably wouldnt order the matcha tiramisu from here but would come back to try the crepes!

decent new matcha place worth a visit! the space: this is mostly a grab and go place. there is minimal seating inside and outside. there are no public restrooms. the process: you order from a screen. drinks are $7.75. love that you can select between oat milk or reduced fat milk without an added cost. you can select no sweetener added or yes sweetener, nothing in between. the menu: they only serve matcha and hojicha here. they serve matcha crepes on weekends only from 1 PM until they are sold out. it's a small and simple menu, and each drink is made to order the review: I love the strong matcha and hojicha flavor in the drinks. the tiramisu and matcha foams on top of the drink are suuuper tasty. knocked off one star because the drinks were way too sweet, almost to the point of being undrinkable at certain layers. next time I will opt for no sweetener in the drink

I have to say i loveee the branding and aesthetics of the store. I'd say we waited maybe 15-20 for the drinks (this was when they first opened). The staff handled the drinks with so much care and I'd say they kept the station very clean and organized. I will definitely be back to try their other drinks.

This is Berkeley's newest matcha shop and they are serving pretty drinks! The store is small but very aesthetic. I personally found their drinks on the lighter side - wished there is stronger matcha/hojicha flavor. Being hand whisked to order, the drinks are very very smooth. However their matcha creme brulee has been on my mind - its creamy, crispy caramelized sugar, and not too sweet. This was a visit on 8/15, cannot wait to come back as I heard theyve adjusted the drinks!

I'm so happy they opened this up right by campus! The storefront itself is quite small, not. lot of seating. But it's cute and I loved seeing the workers make each drink. They measure the matcha every time and their drinks are always consistent. I tried the tiramisu matcha and the hojicha ichigo. While the matcha was high quality and very good, I was a little disappointed it didn't taste at all like tiramisu. The hojicha however was fantastic!! I'd definitely come back for it. The drinks are on the pricier side (around $8-9) but I'd definitely still check it out if you haven't yet!

Personally, out of the regular matcha places I go to, this one takes the crown. Despite the process of waiting in line, ordering, and receiving our order being almost 45 minutes this place was worth the wait. The lobby is small and it can get crowded really quick during peak hours so be aware. This place is definitely quality over quantity because their cups are smaller than other places but is 100x better. I'm left wanting more as soon as I finished my drink. The cream on top was divine on both drinks and the cookie is a nice touch to scooping up the cream. I definitely would keep coming back but it's too far for me to go here regularly. Also shoutout to the workers for working hard and fast in that small environment.

I was excited to try this place but left underwhelmed. The matcha was freshly whisked and vibrant green, but it was astringent with an aftertaste I didn't enjoy. Their crepes look good so maybe I'll come back and try that next time!

matcha overall is pretty average and the serving size now is smaller now than when they first opened. however the crepes are amazing!!! I got the crème brûlée one and it was filled with the most delicious custard ever I could eat it with a spoon. we split it between 4 people because it's very sweet, but would highly recommend. we went on a Saturday around 1pm and the line was pretty long, we ended up waiting around 15-20 mins. there's also no space inside so we waited on the sidewalk outside. don't think I'll be back but it was nice to check out

I saw this place blow up on Tik Tok, and I had to try it while in town!! I thought that both drinks were delicious. The tiramisu cream top was the perfect mixture of sweet and salty, and I appreciated how they left out some sweetener so you can customize your drink to how you like it. The interior was quaint and charming, and I loved the open bar vibe they got going on because you can see them hand whisk each drink. All orders are taken in a kiosk, and sometimes there are some technical difficulties. Overall, I would highly recommend but remember that parking is tight (and you have to pay for it!). The hojicha einspanner was a big winner for me, but I would leave out the cookie to avoid any weird textures.

High quality matcha and perfect servings! This place is one of many new matcha shops to arrive to Berkeley but stands out amongst the rest. The presentation is beautiful, the staff are graceful and kind, the drinks are not overly sweet and let the matcha shine. Highly recommend trying it, although lines get long it moves quickly and drinks come out at a great pace! I do recommend coming before 1pm if you want to try the crepes. Every time I've went I went after 1pm and they were sold out already. Looking forward to trying them another time.

Small in size, bold flavors. Yumi mori is the newest matcha shop in Berkeley serving hand whisked floral matcha. Though the drinks are small in size I admire the care in matcha to milk ratio, both do not overpower but rather complement eachother quite well.

Yume mori is a trending matcha cafe in Berkeley and decided to give it a try. We waited around 15 minutes for our drinks, and I found the ambience and drinks to be very aesthetically pleasing. My sister and I got the matcha and hojicha tiramisu. The matcha had a great flavor. If you like drinks on the sweeter side, I would suggest getting it more sweet as the normal sugar is on the less sweet side. Out of the two drinks, I recommend the hojicha tiramisu more as it had a great flavor and balance!

I don't think I'll be coming back. I am a big matcha fan, so I was pretty excited to try their matcha. Well... I ordered a standard matcha latte with oat milk. 1. Very limited milk options; the only nondairy option they had was oat milk. 2. The drinks were also pretty expensive... and super tiny. $8 for 12oz?? 3. The matcha latte itself was practically flavorless. It tasted like I was drinking water with a few teaspoons of matcha powder added in. 4. The wait is pretty long. I waited 20 minutes after ordering to actually receive my drink. The line was long when they opened at 10:30-11am, but the matcha was mid, honestly SUBPAR.

Delicious! I have heard matcha can really vary in taste and quality so I wanted to make sure I tried it for the first time at a solid place. I loved the ambiance and the drink I tried. I got the double matcha and really enjoyed it. It was nice to watch them prepare the drinks in front of you.

Decent nothin too special, the matcha flavor was lacking a bit. Smelled a bit like seaweed too. I'd honestly rather go to komeya/izumi if I'm paying $7.5 for a matcha drink but it was still tasty

I ordered matcha ichigo (strawberry) and my sister ordered hojicha tiramisu. Even with 0% sweetness, matcha ichigo was sweet enough with strawberry puree. I tasted hojichia tiramisu (also 0% sweetness) and would definitely get that one next time I visit! The tiramisu cream was perfection

Came here on a Sunday to try out this new Matcha spot in Berkeley. Received the wrong order and had to wait 20 minutes for sub par matcha. Over priced for small sizes.

My friends and I visited this new cafe that recently opened. The interior decor was nice and simple. The double matcha is perfect for matcha lovers. My friend and I were impressed by the hojicha tiramisu latte because it had the perfect amount of sweetness.

Seriously one of the loveliest iced hojichas I've had! I got an iced hojicha latte with regular sweetness and oat milk. The regular sweetness is pretty light, which I like, but they also have syrup you can add yourself if you want it sweeter. The hojicha was creamy and smooth, and the staff were super friendly. The space inside is very lovely - minimalist vibes. Not really a place to sit, except two small benches to wait for your drink. Next time I want to try the tiramisu hojicha, which has marscapone topping, as well as the crepes, which are only available after 1 pm. The line wasn't too long, but I came on a Monday morning before classes started. Overall, a welcome addition to the matcha options in the area :)

Soo yummy I know how high quality matcha taste like and this is it !!! If you like your matcha really sweet I think you should just ask for extra sweetness! But I think it's perfect!definitely recommend this matcha spot it's the best in Berkeley to me I just wish they had a bigger size !!! Please come out with bigger sizes

Very good matcha for an east bay establishment. Only drawback for me would be the lack of seating space. Other than that, this place tastes good, hand whisks their drinks, and does it in a timely manner. I'm definitely coming back!

We got the strawberry matcha and an matcha usucha. The matcha was very creamy, the strawberry matcha has a slight sweetness that works really well with the earthiness of the matcha. Overall really great matcha spot in Berkeley!

The space is beautiful. I do think that my latte was quite astringent and made my throat dry. they also should consider changing their oat milk because that's all I could taste by the time I mixed the matcha. The drink was a vibrant green though!

Very good matcha made the right way with the bamboo whisk. I had the strawberry matcha. I don't normally get it with flavors but, even with the strong strawberry flavor, you could still taste the matcha. The only negatives are that there is no seating inside just two bistro tables outside. Also, the matcha size/cup is on the small side.

Another of the growing number of high quality matcha cafes. This one had your typical long line but it seemed to be worth it. I quite enjoyed my hot Hojicha Latte.

There's no seats inside of the cafe. Small cup for the price, matcha is good but not worth $7 for such a small cup. They whisk all the matcha themselves so takes a second to come out.

Been waiting for them to open and I'm so glad they finally did. We got to try them on their soft opening. They have sooo many different ways of matcha and hojicha. My favorite is the matcha coconut cloud. The crepe! Please do not miss out on them, if you do go for the crepe tho, come at 1 PM. They only serve it after 1PM. Everyone in there was so nice and accommodating. The ambiance is so cute, it reminds me of cute korean cafes I visited in the Philippines.

One of the best matcha places in Berkeley. Cute place, a bit small but such great matcha flavor, not too sweet and you can adjust the sweetness level to your liking. Looking forward to trying more drinks from here!

I personally hate matcha but this strawberry matcha tasted great! The inside of the store looks very sleek, modern, and aesthetic. The owners and workers there were also super friendly and nice :)

Ordered matcha latte , hot. I was surprised that only half cup was served, tea quality was ok , too less milk selection ! Not worth the money I paid !

I got the double matcha and it was a disappointment. It tasted like milk despite the color being pretty dark. The cafe itself was small but aesthetic. Not worth the money. It also took a while for the drinks to come out but the cafe was pretty busy.