24 Best Matcha Spots in the South Bay (2026 Guide)
The South Bay is known for great coffee, but matcha has quietly become just as big a part of the local cafe scene. From ceremonial-grade lattes to creative seasonal drinks, South Bay cafes are giving matcha the same attention they give their espresso.
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Local Anchor asked our community for their go-to matcha spots and combined those recommendations with our own visits to put together this guide. Every location below is currently open and serves matcha as of 2026, organized by city so it is easy to find a spot near you. If you are building out a full South Bay coffee run, pair this list with our guides to the best coffee shops in the South Bay and the best South Bay bakeries.
What Makes South Bay Matcha Worth Trying
The best matcha in the South Bay comes down to a few things: ceremonial-grade matcha sourced from Japan, careful preparation, and cafes willing to experiment with flavors like strawberry, coconut, and yuzu without losing the earthy character that makes matcha, matcha. Whether you like it straight up and unsweetened or dressed up with fruit and cream, there is a South Bay cafe for it.
Matcha Spots With Multiple South Bay Locations
Offset Coffee
Offset Coffee blends seasonal creativity with matcha fundamentals. Regulars come back for the ceremonial matcha latte, the strawberry matcha einspanner, and the coconut water based Matcha Cloud.
Offset has locations in Torrance, Downtown Torrance, El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, and San Pedro.
- 24416 Crenshaw Blvd Unit 1, Torrance, CA 90505
- 1413 Marcelina Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
- 150 S. Pacific Coast Hwy, El Segundo, CA 90245
- 308 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
- 1830 S. Elena Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
- 3720 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CA 90731
Yellow Vase
Yellow Vase is known for its pastries and floral arrangements as much as its drink menu, including a matcha tea latte, raspberry matcha, and iced matcha green tea.
Yellow Vase has locations in Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, and Rolling Hills Estates.
- 51 Malaga Cove Plaza, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
- 31248 Palos Verdes Dr West, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
- 1805 S. Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
- 55A Peninsula Center, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Matcha Spots in Torrance
Nook Coffee Bar
Nook Coffee Bar is a cozy specialty coffee shop with one of the more adventurous matcha menus in Torrance, including ceremonial matcha, coconut matcha, island matcha, lavender matcha, and strawberry matcha. The shop emphasizes sustainable sourcing and a welcoming, community-first atmosphere.
Address: 980 W 190th St Suite B1, Torrance, CA 90502
Bada Coffee
Bada Coffee brings high-quality matcha sourced from Uji, Japan, prepared using traditional bamboo whisk methods. The menu includes a matcha latte, maple oat matcha, mint matcha, lavender matcha, strawberry matcha, mango matcha, matcha tonic, and the signature Matcha Cloud.
Address: Plaza Mayor Shopping Center, 5005 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA 90505
First Flight Coffee
At First Flight Coffee, matcha gets the same craft treatment as the espresso menu. Signature drinks include the matcha latte, strawberry matcha latte, matcha tonic, and yuzu matcha tonic, each finished with a cloud foam technique for a creamy, visually striking top.
Address: 22501 Crenshaw Blvd #200, Torrance, CA 90505
Yamari Matcha
Yamari is the first U.S. cafe from Tsujirihei Honten, a matcha house in Uji, Kyoto with more than 160 years of history. Located inside Mitsuwa Marketplace, Yamari imports its matcha directly from Japan and offers hand-whisked matcha lattes served unsweetened, plus a sweetened matcha au lait for a modern twist.
Address: 3525 W Carson St Ste 164, Torrance, CA 90503
Phin Coffee
Formerly known as Boba Bunny, Phin Coffee now focuses on phin-filtered Vietnamese coffee alongside ceremonial-grade matcha whisked to order. Try the bright ceremonial matcha layered over berry or a Vietnamese coffee poured over silky oat milk.
Address: 1790 W Carson St Suite B, Torrance, CA 90501
Chrome Coffee Studio
Chrome Coffee Studio has become one of Torrance’s trendiest coffee stops thanks to its creative, foam-topped matcha drinks and modern, minimal aesthetic. Try the Chrome Matcha, banana cream matcha, coconut matcha, or strawberry matcha.
Address: 2734 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
Matcha Spots in Manhattan Beach
Reborn Coffee
Reborn Coffee offers a full lineup of matcha drinks along with a Matchacha kit for anyone who wants to bring the ritual home. Menu highlights include cloud matcha bowls and lattes in flavors like blueberry, strawberry, and chaga.
Address: 3180 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Verve Coffee Roasters
Verve Coffee Roasters applies its specialty coffee expertise to matcha as well, pairing ceremonial-grade matcha with house-prepared milk or milk alternatives for a smooth, well-balanced drink.
Address: 451 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Goodboybob
Founded by an artist, Goodboybob focuses on drinks that spark conversation. The matcha menu includes a classic matcha latte served hot or iced, a Candied Yams Matcha with toasted marshmallow and sweet potato puree, Guava Lava Matcha, a Ube Matcha Latte, and a Yuzu Matcha Tonic. All matcha is stone-ground and sourced from Spirit Tea in Chicago.
Address: 1300 Highland Ave Unit 109, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Pure Bean
Pure Bean is a boutique coffee roaster with a clean, welcoming space and a matcha menu that includes an iced matcha latte and a strawberry matcha made with almond milk, alongside its specialty grade, ethically sourced coffee.
Address: 1133 Artesia Blvd Suite F, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Matcha Spots in Redondo Beach
Tommy & Atticus
This bakery and cafe serves hot or iced matcha alongside sourdough, pastries, and weekly sandwich specials, making it an easy stop for matcha plus something to eat.
Address: 1700 Aviation Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Otto Tea Shoppe
Otto Tea Shoppe specializes in premium ceremonial matcha alongside creative blends like banana cream matcha, strawberry matcha latte, mango matcha, and blueberry spirulina matcha. Dairy-free options are available throughout the menu.
Address: 403 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 101, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Tot Coffee
Tot Coffee leans into unique matcha pairings with ceremonial matcha, blueberry cream matcha, and matcha tonic on the menu.
Address: 234 S Pacific Coast Hwy #102, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Bread, Espresso &
This Japanese import serves vibrant matcha lattes and an iced blueberry matcha latte alongside its signature French-Japanese pastries, including shokupan and mou-style baked goods.
Address: 1212 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Racer Tea Bar
Racer Tea Bar started out of a 1975 Dodge van during 2020 before landing in a brick and mortar shop. Every drink, including the matcha lattes, is made with oat milk at no extra charge, alongside loose leaf teas from around the world, acai bowls, and toast.
Address: 1611 S Catalina Ave Suite 103, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Kirari West Bake Shop
Kirari West is a 100 percent gluten-free bakery that got its start in Japan, known locally for pastries like the Matcha Pear alongside its gluten-free breads and sweets. It is a good stop for anyone who wants their matcha fix paired with a fresh baked good.
Address: 707 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Matcha Spots in Gardena
Yeems Coffee
Yeems Coffee is bold with flavor, offering a Vienna matcha, strawberry matcha latte, rose matcha, and classic matcha tea. Pair a drink with the matcha date ginger scone for a full treat.
Address: 15420 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90249
Mai Coffee & Tea House
Mai Coffee & Tea House specializes in handcrafted boba and matcha drinks made with organic Straus milk and locally sourced fruit. The matcha menu includes a ceremonial iced matcha latte, strawberry matcha, mango matcha, double matcha, and ube cream matcha. Every topping, from mochi to mousse, is made fresh in house daily.
Address: 1630 West Redondo Beach Blvd #16, Gardena, CA 90247
Dol Coffee House
Dol Coffee House offers a playful, indulgent matcha menu featuring an Oreo brulee matcha latte, coco matcha, strawberry matcha latte, brulee matcha freeze, and Dol U Me Cha, a matcha latte with sweet cream.
Address: 2021 West Redondo Beach Blvd Unit A, Gardena, CA 90247
Sunright Tea Studio
Sunright Tea Studio uses a signature 17-shake method to blend flavors and textures evenly, encouraging a brief pause to enjoy the moment. The tea leaves are grown on mountaintop farms and processed through rolling, roasting, and fermentation, then blended by origin and season for balanced flavor. The dedicated Matcha Series makes this a solid stop for a quiet afternoon tea.
Address: 1717 West Artesia Blvd, Gardena, CA 90248
Matcha Spots in El Segundo
Smoky Hollow Roasters
Smoky Hollow Roasters roasts its own coffee beans daily and rounds out the menu with a matcha tea latte made from stone-ground A grade matcha with cinnamon, honey, and a choice of milk, plus a lavender matcha and matcha lemonade. With a cozy, work-friendly atmosphere and free WiFi, it is a good option for anyone who wants matcha and a place to settle in.
Address: 118 Sierra St Unit C, El Segundo, CA 90245
Matcha Spots in Lomita
Corridor Flow
Corridor Flow is a family-owned coffee shop, coworking space, and consignment store that doubles as a neighborhood gathering spot. Its ube matcha latte is a local favorite, and the space next door hosts community events.
Address: 24614 Narbonne Ave, Lomita, CA 90717
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the best matcha in the South Bay?
Local favorites include Offset Coffee, Yellow Vase, Nook Coffee Bar, Bada Coffee, Yamari Matcha, Phin Coffee, and Chrome Coffee Studio in Torrance, plus Goodboybob, Reborn Coffee, and Pure Bean in Manhattan Beach, Otto Tea Shoppe, Tot Coffee, Racer Tea Bar, and Kirari West Bake Shop in Redondo Beach, and Sunright Tea Studio in Gardena.
What city in the South Bay has the most matcha cafes?
Torrance has the largest concentration of dedicated matcha spots, including Nook Coffee Bar, Bada Coffee, First Flight Coffee, Yamari Matcha, Phin Coffee, and Chrome Coffee Studio, plus an Offset Coffee location.
Is South Bay matcha ceremonial grade?
Many South Bay cafes, including Yamari Matcha, Bada Coffee, and Otto Tea Shoppe, use ceremonial-grade matcha sourced directly from Japan, including matcha regions like Uji.
Are there dairy-free matcha options in the South Bay?
Yes. Cafes like Otto Tea Shoppe, Mai Coffee & Tea House, and Verve Coffee Roasters offer dairy-free milk alternatives for their matcha drinks.
Have a Favorite South Bay Matcha Spot?
Local Anchor’s roundups come straight from community recommendations. If a South Bay matcha spot deserves a place on this list, let us know so we can check it out.
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