{"id":93321,"date":"2025-07-01T13:30:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T05:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/?p=93321"},"modified":"2025-10-22T16:25:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T08:25:46","slug":"cafe-gyoen-matcha-bar-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/cafe-gyoen-matcha-bar-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Cafe Gyoen Matcha Bar Wasn\u2019t What I Expected"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like many others in Singapore, I\u2019ve been fully swept up in the matcha wave. While I wouldn’t go so far as to call myself a matcha expert, I do love a good cafe-hopping adventure. And the newest one on my list? Cafe Gyoen Matcha Bar \u2013 a place that\u2019s been all over my<\/span> TikTok FYP<\/span><\/i>, with content creators raving about it as one of the best matcha cafes in Singapore. Naturally, I had to check it out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cafe Gyoen Matcha Bar\u2019s backstory<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Cafe<\/p>\n

Originally tucked away in Serangoon Gardens, Cafe Gyoen Matcha Bar has since relocated to Club Street \u2013 reportedly due to increasing rental prices. They\u2019ve branded themselves as Singapore\u2019s first matcha speciality bar, serving high-quality matcha imported from Japan. What really intrigued me was the ability to customise your drink by region and strength \u2013 a rare touch that made me expect a next-level experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, did it live up to the hype? <\/span>Well… not quite.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

First impressions: A bit of a queue confusion<\/span><\/h2>\n

My boyfriend and I popped by on a Saturday afternoon around 4pm. As expected, there was a crowd gathering outside, which usually signals good things (or at least good TikTok coverage). But the queueing system? Let\u2019s just say it was giving early-2000s vibes. I was asked to scribble my name and number on a piece of paper to reserve a seat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For a speciality bar with chic interiors and premium matcha, I was expecting at least a digital queue. Small thing, but it threw me off a little. Thankfully, there were only about three groups ahead of us, and we got in after a 20-30 minute wait. Hot day though, so a friendly PSA: bring your <\/span>portable fan<\/span><\/a> if you don\u2019t want to melt in line.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aesthetic vibes? 10\/10<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Cafe<\/p>\n

Inside, the place really delivered on the ambience. It\u2019s warm, homey, and thoughtfully laid out \u2013 think soft yellow lighting, light wood furniture, and off-white walls that make the space feel open and peaceful.<\/span><\/p>\n

The bar counter is a great touch if you enjoy watching your matcha being whisked in real time. For solo cafe-goers, the high tables even come with little hooks to hang your bag (we love a detail-oriented queen!).<\/span><\/p>\n

Food & drinks: Beautiful… but underwhelming<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Screenshot from the official Cafe Gyoen website.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here\u2019s where the story gets a little shaky.<\/span><\/p>\n

The menu looks very promising at first glance. You can choose to have your matcha straight (without milk), and even customise it to be extra rich and intense. This is certainly a nice change from the usual \u201cmatcha latte or nothing\u201d offerings at most cafes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Matcha, but make it… mid?<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"hot<\/p>\n

My boyfriend went all in with the <\/span>extra-rich MIE matcha ($11)<\/b>. According to the menu, this version is from a mountainous region and is described as delicate, grassy, and rich in nutrients. As someone who believes \u201cthe more bitter the matcha, the better,\u201d he was pretty satisfied. Strong, earthy, no sugar \u2013\u00a0 just the way he likes it.<\/span><\/p>\n

I, on the other hand, was feeling like a basic <\/span>girlie<\/span><\/i>, so I got the <\/span>Matcha Milk Cloud ($8.50)<\/b>. It looked… interesting. The foam on top tasted like jasmine green tea at first, which was refreshing, then mellowed out into a smooth, buttery layer that paired nicely with the matcha. Texture-wise, it was a win. But flavour-wise? I felt a little confused. Not bad, but not mind-blowing either.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Matcha burnt cheesecake that didn\u2019t quite make the cut<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Matcha<\/p>\n

The<\/span> matcha burnt cheesecake ($8)<\/b>, sadly, was a major letdown. It looked the part \u2013\u00a0 layered beautifully with green and white, soft and creamy. But taste-wise? Zero matcha flavour. It honestly reminded me of a regular basque cheesecake, maybe from somewhere like Paparch. If you blindfolded me, I wouldn\u2019t have guessed it was supposed to be <\/span>matcha<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

To be fair, the rest of the food menu looked more interesting. I noticed a lot of people ordering the sandos, which might\u2019ve been the better call. There\u2019s a stacked line-up of Japanese teishoku-style meals too \u2013 from Wagyu Hamburg ($25) and Softshell Crab ($24) to Shio Tori Chicken ($19) and Saba Shioyaki Fish ($21).<\/span><\/p>\n

Is Cafe Gyoen Matcha Bar worth the hype? Depends.<\/span><\/h2>\n

I really wanted to love Cafe Gyoen Matcha Bar. The space is lovely, the menu is extensive, and I appreciate the attention to presentation and sourcing. But taste-wise? It left me wanting more. If you\u2019re nearby or already in the Club Street area, it\u2019s worth popping in \u2013 especially if you need a chill space for a catch-up <\/span>sess <\/span><\/i>with your friends. But would I go out of my way again just for the drinks and dessert? Probably not.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019re on the hunt for the <\/span>best matcha cafe in Singapore<\/span><\/a>, you might want to keep scrolling. Hungry for more? Check out our guide to the<\/span> best home cafes<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>cool spots along Haji Lane<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cafe Gyoen Matcha Bar
\n<\/b>87 Club Street, S(069455)<\/span><\/p>\n

Opening hours:<\/b>
\n<\/span>Mon, Wed – Sun: 11am – 9pm\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Psst… curious which cafe drink matches your vibe? Take our<\/span><\/i> personality quiz<\/span><\/i><\/a> and find out!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s spill the tea. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":95914,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"format":"standard","override":[{"template":"2","parallax":"1","layout":"right-sidebar","sidebar":"default-sidebar","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"bottom","share_float_style":"share-monocrhome","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","show_post_author_image":"1","show_post_date":"1","post_date_format":"default","post_date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","show_post_category":"1","show_post_reading_time":"1","post_reading_time_wpm":"300","post_calculate_word_method":"str_word_count","show_zoom_button":"0","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"3","show_post_tag":"1","show_prev_next_post":"1","show_popup_post":"1","number_popup_post":"3","show_author_box":"1","show_post_related":"1","show_inline_post_related":"0"}],"image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"no-crop","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-715"}],"trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post_label":"Sponsored by","disable_ad":"0"},"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_override_bookmark_settings":{"override_bookmark_button":"0","override_show_bookmark_button":"0"},"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_review":[],"enable_review":"","type":"percentage","name":"","summary":"","brand":"","sku":"","good":[],"bad":[],"score_override":"","override_value":"","rating":[],"price":[],"jnews_override_counter":{"view_counter_number":"0","share_counter_number":"0","like_counter_number":"0","dislike_counter_number":"0"},"jnews_post_split":{"post_split":[{"template":"1","tag":"h2","numbering":"asc","mode":"normal","first":"0","enable_toc":"0","toc_type":"normal"}]},"footnotes":""},"categories":[103],"tags":[462,1801,117],"class_list":["post-93321","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-cafes-in-singapore","tag-desserts-in-singapore","tag-food-guide-singapore"],"yoast_head":"\nWhy Cafe Gyoen Matcha Bar Wasn\u2019t What I Expected<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cafe Gyoen Matcha Bar is one of the hottest matcha spots in SG right now \u2014 but did it live up to the hype? 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