Matchaful Culinary Lab: Brooklyn's Premier Spot for Creative, Plant-Based Matcha and Gluten-Free Pastries

Matchaful Culinary Lab Introduce

Introduction / Overview

For New Yorkers seeking a refined and health-conscious approach to their daily ritual, Matchaful Culinary Lab in Brooklyn offers a compelling destination. Far from a conventional bakery, this establishment is a specialty shop that focuses on sustainable, single-origin Japanese matcha, artfully paired with an innovative selection of housemade and exclusively curated plant-based pastries and treats. Situated at 44 Washington Ave in the Clinton Hill area, the Culinary Lab serves as a hub of creation, where the staff meticulously crafts both the inventive drinks and the delicious baked goods.

Matchaful is a female-founded brand dedicated to 'botanical nutrition,' a philosophy that elevates individual ingredients and their functional health benefits. The commitment to quality is immediately apparent: their single-origin matcha is sourced from multi-generational family farms in Japan, with an emphasis on transparency, sustainability, and being pesticide-free or certified organic. The matcha powder itself undergoes extensive third-party testing to ensure the highest standards.

What makes the Culinary Lab location particularly engaging for local users is the visible production process. As a true 'Culinary Lab,' patrons can often observe the creation of the brand's popular, wholesome, and delicious vegan baked goods, such as their delightful donuts and overnight oats. The atmosphere is consistently praised by local patrons for its stellar service, kind staff, and the overall quality and freshness of all ingredients, making it a beloved spot in the New York City cafe landscape.

Location and Accessibility

Matchaful Culinary Lab is conveniently located at 44 Washington Ave in the vibrant Brooklyn neighborhood of Clinton Hill, zip code 11205. This area is easily accessible for residents and workers in the surrounding Brooklyn communities, making it a perfect spot for a quick visit or a scheduled morning routine.

The bakery is committed to basic accessibility, providing a welcoming environment for all patrons. Key accessibility features include:

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance: Ensures smooth and easy entry for guests with mobility needs.

While primarily a spot for a quick visit, the location is a great point for local pickups and deliveries. It serves the busy New York crowd with efficiency, allowing users to grab their meticulously prepared lattes and wholesome breakfast items to go, or to have them delivered directly.

Services Offered

Matchaful Culinary Lab provides a range of services tailored to the fast-paced and health-conscious New York customer base:

In-Store Pickup: Quickly grab online or phone orders at the counter.
Takeout Service: Order at the counter and take your expertly crafted drinks and baked goods to go.
Delivery: Conveniently have the full menu of matcha, beverages, and pastries delivered to your location.
Breakfast Offerings: A focused menu is available for the morning rush, including parfaits and baked goods.
Beverage Customization: Ability to choose between different types of single-origin ceremonial matcha (like Kiwami and Tsuyuhikari) for classic and creative lattes.
Matcha Retail: Sells a variety of high-quality, single-origin matcha powders (e.g., Hikari, Kiwami), specialty houjicha, and traditional matcha tools like bamboo whisks and sifters.

Features / Highlights

Commitment to Clean Eating: The entire housemade menu is plant-based, gluten-free, and proudly refined-sugar-free, catering to a wide array of dietary needs without sacrificing flavor.
Ceremonial-Grade Matcha: Uses premium, single-origin matcha from Japan, with full supply chain transparency and third-party testing, ensuring a superior, non-bitter, and nutrient-dense product.
Innovative Creative Lattes: The menu features a selection of unique, health-focused drinks, such as the widely praised Oishii Berry (strawberry matcha latte), Indigo Glow (with taro and maqui berry), and Ginger Zing (featuring turmeric and camu camu berry).
Unique Housemade Pastries: The in-house bakery produces creative, wholesome delights like the Chocolate Pistachio Donut, Blueberry Lavender Donut, and Pistachio Rose Cardamom Cake, all made with clean, high-quality ingredients.
Culinary Lab Experience: Patrons at the Brooklyn location have the unique opportunity to see into the kitchen where the staff is actively preparing the signature vegan baked goods and parfaits, underscoring the freshness and craft of the products.
Healthy and Functional Foods: Offers satisfying, wholesome breakfast options, including various oats and 'Bliss Balls' that are ideal for a quick, nutrient-dense start to the day.

Contact Information

For New York customers interested in visiting or placing an order with Matchaful Culinary Lab, please use the contact details provided below:

Address: 44 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA

Phone: (347) 227-6353

What is worth choosing

For any discerning New Yorker, Matchaful Culinary Lab is worth choosing for three compelling reasons: the **unparalleled quality of the matcha**, the **innovative and inclusive menu**, and the **commitment to clean, high-quality ingredients**. The core product—the matcha—is certified high-quality, free from bitterness, and sourced with integrity, making it a superior alternative to everyday coffee or lower-grade matcha found elsewhere in the city. Customers consistently call it the "best matcha ever" and praise its smooth, creamy, and flavorful profile.

In a city with endless options, Matchaful stands out with a menu that is entirely plant-based, gluten-free, and made without refined sugars. This is a significant draw for the health-conscious consumer who refuses to compromise on flavor. You can indulge in a decadent-sounding treat, such as the Pistachio Rose Cardamom Cake or a Chocolate Pistachio Donut, knowing it is crafted with clean, wholesome ingredients. The creative lattes, particularly the customer favorite **Oishii Berry**, are described as being flavorful, perfectly crafted, and truly unique.

Finally, the "Culinary Lab" aspect of the Brooklyn location provides a degree of transparency that builds consumer confidence. Seeing into the kitchen where fresh vegan baked goods and nutritious parfaits are actively crafted reinforces the brand’s promise of freshness and quality. Whether you're looking for a quick, healthy breakfast, a delicious and functional midday boost, or high-quality ceremonial matcha powder for your home ritual, Matchaful Culinary Lab delivers a consistently exceptional, high-vibe experience that grounds you in the moment.

Matchaful Culinary Lab Food & drink

Parfaits
PB & Oats $10.95
*New Recipe* Rolled oats, steel-cut oats, almond milk (filtered water, almonds, Himalayan salt) , inulin, monk fruit, peanut butter, cacao nibs. Contains: Almonds, peanuts
Matcha Sunflower Butter Oats $10.95
Antioxidant-rich • Sugar-free • Gut-friendly. 14g Protein. Ingredients: Coconut milk, rolled oats , steel-cut oats, sunflower seed butter, monk fruit, cacao nibs, chia seeds, coconut flakes, inulin, Hikari Ceremonial matcha, chlorophyllin
Raspberry Chia Oats $10.95
Vegan • Refined sugar-free • Gluten-free. 17g protein. Ingredients: Milled oats, rolled oats, steel cut oats, monk fruit, chia seeds, lemon juice, beet juice powder, raspberries, maple syrup, white chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla bean powder, Himalayan pink salt

Matcha Retail + Tools
Hikari 30g Bag $48.30
Our single-origin Ceremonial Matcha, Hikari, is ground from hand-picked tea leaves of the green tea shrub, grown in the hills of Shizouka Prefecture, Japan. While many matcha products are matcha blends or mixed with green tea, Matchaful’s single-origin matcha is the real deal. The powder is 100% authentic matcha, ground from first-harvest tea leaves grown on a single farm — because we believe you should know where your matcha’s been and the journey it took to get to you.
Matchaful Baseball Cap - Extra Large $40.25
The lightweight, soft fabric makes this hat especially breathable and comfortable. With beautiful white specks, it stands out from your typical beige cap. We've partnered with Storied Hats because we love their ethical and sustainable practices. They focus on using sustainable materials including recycled wool and polyester, organic cotton, hemp, and more.
Matcha Sifter $41.40
Made in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan The fine mesh body of this minimal, two-part tea strainer (chakoshi) is ideal for sifting clump-free matcha. Its separate receiving dish can be used both as a vessel to hold sifted matcha and as a stand for the strainer. Made of high-quality stainless steel, this sifter was crafted in Tsubame City, an area known for its abundance of mineral resources and production of tableware and metal houseware.
Kiwami 30g Bag $56.35
Kiwami means “ultimate” or “extreme.” As such, our Kiwami matcha is our highest grade of matcha. It comes from single-cultivar tea leaves, ground from hand-picked tea leaves of the renowned Okumidori cultivar in Shizuoka, Japan. The Okumidori cultivated tea variety is very ideal for making into matcha. Our Kiwami matcha has a balanced umami flavor, with tasting notes of floral, honey, and cream. This matcha is pesticide-free, ground from first-harvest tea leaves grown on a single estate.
Gold Matcha Scoop $18.40
Made in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan Elegant and minimal, this gold measuring scoop is made from high-quality stainless steel to prevent rust and maintain a beautiful luster. We recommend it to easily measure the ideal portion of matcha every time. Each scoop is one serving, approximately 1 tsp. Our Gold Scoop was handcrafted in Tsubame City, an area known for its abundance of mineral resources and production of tableware and metal houseware.
Houjicha 100g $55.20
Houjicha is a roasted Japanese green tea with a soothing and earthy profile. Our houjicha is made from first flush tea leaves grown in an organic tea farm community within the Tenryu District known as "organic valley." It's rich in antioxidants and l-theanine. Presenting a medium-roast profile, houjicha offers a slightly less caffeinated experience than matcha. Enjoy hot or iced with your milk of choice.Flavor notes: Coffee, Puffed Rice, CacaoOrigin: Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Traditional Bamboo Whisk $27.60
The Bamboo Whisk is the authentic traditional tool to prepare a perfect cup of matcha. This was the utensil used thousands of years ago during traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. Skillfully use the whisk in a zigzag motion until frothy. It will give the matcha green tea a smooth and frothy, light consistency, heightening the Matchaful experience. To extend the life and shape of your whisk, consider purchasing our whisk holder to dry the whisk as well as maintain the shape of the bamboo prongs.
Tsuyuhikari 100g $136.85
Roughly translating to “dew light,” Tsuyuhikari, our newest Limited Reserve Matcha, offers a smooth and delicate cup with tasting notes of snap pea, cashew, and grapefruit. With a medium body and low astringency, this single cultivar matcha is ideal for a refined latte, au lait, or ceremonial preparation. Grown on a 4th-generation farm in the lush hills of Shizuoka, Japan, this matcha represents the height of single-origin craftsmanship. Tsuyuhikari is a rare Japanese cultivar, meticulously...
Matchaful Tote Bag $11.50
This chic white cotton canvas tote bag, complete with a Matchaful logo, is perfect for both bopping around the city and sustainably toting your groceries. Bag Dimensions: 39cm x 36 cm | Handle Dimensions: 2.5 cm x 60 cm

Matcha Classics
Matcha Latte $8.38
Kiwami Super Ceremonial matcha, plant-based milk
Matcha Au Lait $6.94
Kiwami Super Ceremonial matcha + water, with 2oz plant-based milk
Straight Matcha $8.05
Kiwami Super Ceremonial matcha, water

Other Beverages
Still Water: Saratoga 12 Oz $3.45
Harmless Harvest Coconut Water - 16 Oz $9.20
Ingredients: Organic Coconut Water* *100% of the total agricultural ingredients are Fair Trade certified according to the Fair for Life Standard.
Sparkling Water: Saratoga 12 Oz $3.45

Housemade Pastries
Chocolate Pistachio Donut $7.49
Vegan. Refined-sugar-free. Gluten-free. INGREDIENTS: Sorghum flour, coconut sugar, almond flour, arrowroot powder, psyllium husk, baking soda, baking powder, pink Himalayan salt, apple sauce, lemon juice, vanilla extract, coconut oil, cacao nibs, cacao powder GLAZE: Cacao butter, cashew, maple sugar, cacao powder, pistachios
Citrus Olive Oil Cake $8.05
Vegan. Refined-sugar-free. Gluten-free. INGREDIENTS: Ingredients: Apple Sauce, maple Syrup, sorghum flour, almond flour, Wonder Valley Extra Virgin Olive Oil, arrowroot, lemon zest, lemon juice, yuzu juice, coconut butter, flaxseed, coconut milk, baking powder, baking soda, Himalayan pink salt, vanilla bean powder, dehydrated blood orange
Blueberry Lavender Donut $9.20
Vegan. Refined-sugar-free. Gluten-free. INGREDIENTS: Apple sauce, brown rice flour, blueberries, coconut sugar, almond flour, coconut oil, coconut milk powder, lemon juice, baking powder, baking soda, coconut butter , arrowroot, maple syrup, maple sugar, lavender extract, beet root powder, blue spirulina, Himalayan pink salt, vanilla bean powder. Contains: Coconut, Almond
Pistachio Rose Cardamom Cake $9.79
Vegan. Refined-sugar-free. Gluten-free. INGREDIENTS: Bananas, ma ple syrup, almond flour, sorghum flour, pistachios, cacao butter, coconut milk, lemon juice, maple sugar, yuzu juice, arrowroot flour, lemon juice, cardamom, baking soda, baking powder, rose petals, lemon zest, Himalayan pink salt, vanilla bean powder. Contains: Almond, coconut, pistachio
Matcha Brownie $8.65
Vegan. Refined-sugar-free. Gluten-free. INGREDIENTS: Sorghum ﬂour, rice ﬂour, salt, cacao butter, coconut oil, maple sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, oat milk, Hikari Ceremonial Matcha, arrowroot, psyllium husk, cashews, coconut milk powder, vanilla bean powder
Lemon Poppyseed Bundt Cake $8.65
Bananas, almond flour, maple syrup, sorghum flour, coconut oil, arrowroot flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, yuzu juice, vanilla extract, baking soda, baking powder, poppy seed, Himalayan pink salt, cacao butter, coconut milk, maple sugar. Contains: Almond, coconut
Yuzu Donut $7.49
Vegan. Refined-sugar-free. Gluten-free. INGREDIENTS: Sorghum ﬂour, almond ﬂour, baking soda, baking powder, arrowroot, psyllium husk, coconut sugar, pink Himalayan salt, apple sauce, vanilla extract, lemon juice, coconut oil GLAZE: Cacao butter, cashews, maple sugar, yuzu juice, vanilla bean powder, marigold ﬂowers

Creative Lattes
Indigo Glow $10.94
Hikari Ceremonial Matcha, taro, maqui berry, maple, oat milk
Oishii Berry $12.65
4g Hikari Ceremonial Matcha, Oishii strawberries, maple, beet juice powder, housemade oat milk
Vanilla Zen $10.94
Hikari Ceremonial Matcha, Madagascar vanilla bean, GABA tea, cinnamon, maple, oat milk
Cacao Dream $10.94
Hikari Ceremonial Matcha, ceremonial cacao, chaga, maple, macadamia milk
Frozen Matcha $13.24
6g Hikari Ceremonial Matcha housemade oat or almond cream, tocos, maple, ice
Houjicha Latte $8.38
4g roasted green tea powder, oat milk, maple
Frozen Houjicha $13.24
6g Houjicha, housemade oat or almond cream, tocos, maple, ice
Ginger Zing $10.94
Hikari Ceremonial Matcha, ginger, turmeric, camu camu berry, peppercorn, raw honey, macadamia milk
Hazelnut Houjicha $12.10
4g Houjicha roasted green tea powder, housemade hazelnut milk & almond cream, Madagascar vanilla bean, maple
Earth Glow $12.10
Hikari Ceremonial Matcha, tocos, taro, butterﬂy pea ﬂower, blue spirulina, maple, Madagascar vanilla bean, housemade oat milk

Seasonal Drinks
Summer Forever By Addison Rae $12.09
Matcha cold foam (3g Kiwami Super Ceremonial Matcha, coconut milk, maple), blue coconut milk (coconut milk, blue spirulina, maple), Oishii purée (Oishii strawberries, beet juice powder, maple), mango purée

Other Plant-Based Pastries
Cocoa Magic Bundt Cake By Sixteen Mill Bakeshop $11.50
Vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free. The power of adaptogenic mushrooms meets single origin dark chocolate. Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Lucuma and Chocolate. All covered in Dark Maple Raaka Chocolate. Ingredients: Almond flour, brown rice, non GMO potato starch, sweet rice flour, coconut milk (single origin), tapioca, coconut oil, maple syrup (pure Vermont Butternut Mountain Farm), baking powder, baking soda, apple cider vinegar, coconut flour, lemon juice, vanilla bean, arrowroot, dark maple ra...
Walnut Banana Bread By Sixteen Mill Bakeshop $12.65
Vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free Ingredients: Banana, almond flour, buckwheat flour, tapioca, maple syrup, avocado oil, flax meal, apple cider vinegar, walnuts, Himalayan salt, baking soda
Chocolate Chip Cookie By Sixteen Mill Bakeshop $10.35
Vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-freeIngredients: Almond butter, maple syrup, almond flour, tapioca, dark maple Raaka chocolate, Himalayan salt, baking soda, maldon salt flakes

Other Plant-Based Treats
Wonder Valley Olive Oil $43.70
Wonder Valley Olive Oil is a cook's best friend. This beautiful bottle of cold-pressed California extra virgin olive oil has a smooth, verdant flavor and elevates everyday cooking and eating. Well-suited to all kinds of cooking demands, but just as delicious simply mopped up by a crusty loaf of bread. This timeless superfood delivers a delicious dose of polyphenols, the powerful antioxidant associated with longevity of life. Hand-picked from the sunny groves in Northern California's Lake Cou...
Cookie Dough Meet The Source Bliss Balls $10.35
Cashews*, Gluten-Free Oat Flour*, Almond Flour*, Maple Syrup*, Coconut Flour*, Vanilla Extract*, Vegan Chocolate Chips*, Sea Salt (* Indicates Organic)
Pistachio Marzipan Meet The Source Bliss Balls $10.35
Cashew Butter*, Gluten-Free Oat Flour*, Almond Flour*, Maple Syrup*, Coconut Flour*, Almond Extract*, Vanilla Extract*, Pistachios*, Sea Salt (* Indicates Organic)
Strawberries & Cream Meet The Source Bliss Balls $10.35
Cashews*, Coconut Flakes*, Maple Syrup*, Coconut Sugar*, Freeze-Dried Strawberries*, Coconut Butter*, Medjool Dates*, Vanilla Extract*, Sea Salt (* Indicates Organic)
Chocolate Meet The Source Bliss Balls $10.35
Almond Butter*, Raw Cacao Powder*, Coconut Flakes*, Maple Syrup*, Medjool Dates*, Vanilla Extract*, Sea Salt (* Indicates Organic)

Matchaful Snacks
Original Matcha Granola $17.25
Completely free of grains and refined sugars, our granola is rich in antioxidants. Featuring our Hikari single origin ceremonial matcha, our granola is made from organic nutrient dense ingredients making for the perfect pick me up snack! INGREDIENTS: Hemp seeds*, pumpkin seeds*, raw unsweetened coconut flakes*, maple syrup*, virgin coconut oil*, Matchaful Hikari matcha, vanilla extract*, coconut sugar*, Himalayan pink salt *Organic

Matchaful Culinary Lab Details

Service options
Delivery
In-store pickup
Takeout

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings
Coffee

Dining options
Breakfast

Amenities
Restroom

Planning
Quick visit

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards

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Matchaful Culinary Lab Location

Matchaful Culinary Lab

New York Kings County Clinton Hill Washington Avenue

44 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA

Matchaful Culinary Lab Reviews

An average rating of ★4.6 from 61 user reviews.

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I love Matchaful so much. The drinks are so delicious and creative, always highlighting their beautiful matcha. My favorite is the Oishii berry which is the best strawberry matcha latte you could imagine. Everything in the store is so fresh and all of the ingredients are such high quality, you can tell they are not cutting any corners with their ingredients. The culinary lab location is especially fun because you can see into the kitchen where they craft up all of their delicious vegan baked goods, like their delightful doughnuts and overnight oats. The staff is always so kind, helpful, and ready to offer any suggestion or answer any question. Check it out!!
August 12 · Livi Webb-Purkis
Matchaful is my absolute favorite shop in all of NYC and this spacious location is lovely!The service is stellar and they had a new lavender blueberry donut that’s beautiful!!! We also were able to buy a limited reserve matcha powder! So excited to try it at home.
August 09 · Sarah Grace
Matchaful is a whole vibe in a cup ! I’ve never experienced matcha like this before the flavor is rich , earthy and perfectly balanced
July 31 · Sandela Coffee
The matcha here is bomb and the best in the area, it's a shame more people aren't aware there's a Matchaful here. Not only is there a cafe, it's also the company commissary and kitchen, which means they have the freshest food and are usually well-stocked with Matchaful goodies.The staff here are also the sweetest and kindest. They're so helpful and are always down to chat during your experience here. 10/10 would recommend any new or experienced matcha lover to come here for a beverage and snack.
August 13 · Patricia Lin
I have been drinking matcha instead of coffee for 9 years, so this is my area of expertise. The quality of Matchaful is one of the best ones I have ever tried, it is so good, I enjoy every sip. They serve amazing drinks, every single one gives the same vibes in my opinion..pause for a second and just enjoy the moment.I mentioned during my last visit that you should do some events/workshops of how to prepare your drinks. Matcha tasting etc that would be so cool!
April 22 · Juana Soto Mourraille