For traditional hand-whisked tea or an unsweetened latte.
At 1746 Post St, inside NEW PEOPLE, the menu lists single-origin usucha with a small snack and a steamed-milk matcha latte made unsweetened by default. There is also a hand-whisked matcha americano with hot or iced water.
Milk details
The latte uses steamed milk; specific plant-milk choices are not shown on the current public menu. The americano is described as matcha and water. Check the accompanying snackâs ingredients if ordering usucha.
Soy status
Specific plant-milk choices are not named on the current public ordering menu; ask about soy.
Price
Usucha $6; Matcha Latte $6.50; Matcha Americano $6
Availability
NEW PEOPLE posts MonâFri 8amâ3:30pm and SatâSun 9amâ5pm. The ordering menu marked drinks unavailable when checked; confirm in-person availability.
1640 Post St, 1st floor · Japantown · San Francisco
For a classic latte with milk options or a fruit-matcha menu.
Find YakiniQ at 1640 Post St, first floor. Its menu lists a classic matcha latte alongside iced banana, strawberry, red bean and lavender versions. Matcha Tea and Matcha Fizz are also listed.
Milk details
The classic latteâs customization panel lists oat, almond and soy at +$0.75, labelled âExtraâ milk. Ask for a replacement of dairy rather than an addition. Do not assume the banana or cream drinks use the same recipe or substitutions.
Soy status
Soy milk is available for the Matcha Latte for $0.75 extra.
Price
Matcha Latte from $7; Iced Banana Matcha Latte $8.50
1581 Webster St #175 · Japantown · San Francisco
A Japan Center stop for matcha drinks and desserts.
Maikoâs official store page places its Japantown shop at 1581 Webster St, Suite 175. The brand menu lists matcha lattes, matcha soft serve, parfaits and tea floats. Confirm which items this counter is serving before deciding on a specific dessert.
Milk details
The current brand menu does not publish latte milk substitutions or full allergens. Cream-topped floats and soft serve should not be assumed dairy-free; ask the shop about soy availability and the complete recipe.
Soy status
Current official brand menu does not confirm soy availability at this counter; ask the shop.
Price
Local prices are not published on the official brand menu
Availability
The official San Francisco store page asks customers to call 415-757-0919 for current hours. The brand notes that menu items vary by store.
Where can I order matcha without milk in Japantown?
Best Boy Electricâs menu describes a Matcha Americano made with hot or iced water, and lists usucha separately from its milk lattes. YakiniQ also lists Matcha Tea; check sweeteners and the complete recipe when ordering.
YakiniQâs classic Matcha Latte ordering panel lists soy at +$0.75. It is labelled âExtra Soy Milk,â so confirm that dairy will be replaced rather than added to. We could not freshly confirm soy choices on Best Boyâs or Maikoâs current public menu.
YakiniQâs ordering page says it is closed Sunday. NEW PEOPLE lists Best Boy Electricâs Sunday hours as 9amâ5pm. Maiko asks visitors to call its Japantown store for current hours.