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If you’re looking for a natural caffeine boost with antioxidants to boot, the matcha movement in Greater Fort Lauderdale spans far and wide. While we’re just as keen on our coffee scene, there’s no reason you can’t make room for matcha, too. Here’s where to find the best matcha, from traditional ceremonial-grade matcha lattes to fun, flavorful offerings, along with matcha-infused sweets, frozen desserts and healthy treats.
An emerging gem in the hip THRIVE District, Alma Matcha is making a name for itself in Greater Fort Lauderdale with ceremonial-grade matcha sourced from Japan and preserved to maintain its rich, authentic flavor and nutritional integrity.
There are a whopping 12 signature Alma Matcha drinks on the menu, including Toasted Marshmallow, Miso Maple and Banana Bread, featuring flavorful syrups, purees and elixirs, along with house-made almond and oat milks.
Plus, there’s a fully loaded selection of matcha-infused treats, some created in partnership with popular Miami dessert brand Banana Daddy, including croissants, cinnamon rolls, milk buns and Strawberry Shortcake matcha soft serve.

The most happening café on Las Olas Boulevard, feel-good Java & Jam sees the matcha trend with a standard Matcha Latte and raises it with the Strawberry Fields. This matcha frappe features cold strawberry foam and seals the deal with a strawberry drizzle.
Paying homage to the owners’ fathers, Papa Thanks So Much in Dania Beach uses pure ingredients in a grounding environment where you can kick back at a slower pace and sip with gratitude.
Matcha Lattes and Matcha Americanos, available hot or iced, are customizable with syrups, alternative milks and cold foam. Specialty drinks include the Thanks So Matcha, made with matcha, Táche Pistachio Milk and strawberry-guava puree for a tropical twist. Banana lovers can opt for the Nana Matcha, featuring banana milk, banana puree, banana cold foam and cinnamon.
With locations in north Fort Lauderdale and Davie, Jade Tea House began as one family’s travel-inspired passion project to bring Asian flavors and concepts home.
Today, you can find Taiwanese teas, Vietnamese coffees and, of course, premium-grade Japanese matcha on the menu. Matcha latte flavors include traditional, strawberry, banana cream, black sesame and blueberry. Other offerings include the matcha-infused Yuzu Mist Seltzer and Coconut Water Matcha. The Vietnamese Matcha Cream Coffee is a hybrid treat, and a Matcha Cream foam topper can enhance any drink.
Blending the Parisian café culture with the warmth of the Mediterranean and South Florida’s Latin spirit, Café Bastille is a health-focused all-day breakfast and brunch spot with locations in Fort Lauderdale and Weston. The matcha served here was selected for its rich, earthy character and smooth finish, and stars in the Matcha Latte, Tiramisu Matcha Latte, Coconut Foam Matcha, Cloud Matcha, and Mango Foam Matcha.
Founded 10 years ago on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Ludlow Coffee Supply, known for its high-quality ingredients and neighborhood-first vibe, made its first Broward County home in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Along with the popular Matcha Latte and refreshing Matcha Lemonade, there’s Matcha Overnight Oats for a healthy way to start the day. Made with smooth matcha, oats, raspberries, granola, bee pollen and, of course, lots of love, this breakfast option offers another way to enjoy matcha.

Carrot (formerly known as Carrot Express) has matcha lovers lining up at its Greater Fort Lauderdale locations, including Las Olas, Oakland Park, Plantation, Hollywood, Coconut Creek, Pembroke Pines and Weston.
The curated barista program includes ceremonial-grade matcha with a vibrant, earthy flavor and silky finish. Carefully prepared to preserve its delicate flavor, Carrot’s matcha is paired only with fresh ingredients.
There’s a hot Matcha Latte and an Iced Matcha Latte on the menu, along with an Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte and Matcha Lemonade with honey for a kiss of natural sweetness. The Peanut Butter Oat Power Bites are the perfect complement, made from scratch with premium matcha, creamy peanut butter, hearty oats, vegan white chocolate, crunchy peanuts, vanilla protein, chia seeds and a touch of sea salt.
In Flagler Village, Andy’s Corner Coffee is serving up much more than java and laid-back coffeehouse vibes. In addition to the Organic Matcha Latte, made with ceremonial matcha, you can score a Dirty Matcha Latte with an added shot of espresso or the Sugar Matcha Latte for a sweeter take.
When it’s warm outside, the iced flavored matchas are top-notch. Choose from Blueberry Breeze Matcha, Strawberry Sunset Matcha and Moonlight Ube Matcha for a refreshing way to cool down.
When you’re ready for your next matcha tea party, make sure to bookmark this list of top spots for future reference.
Tracy Block is a Florida native and lifestyle writer/editor currently living in downtown Fort Lauderdale. For nearly two decades, she’s covered South Florida dining, nightlife, culture, music and events for publications including Sun-Sentinel, Miami Herald, Broward Palm Beach New Times, Miami New Times and BizBash. Nationally, she's contributed travel stories to The Points Guy, Business Insider and Thrillist, and produced destination and meetings content for various national and international tourism bureaus.