Yes, especially weekends. Weekday visits are calmer; many customers take takeaway during peak times.

Is it quiet enough to work?

Indoor seating can be noisy; outdoor benches are quieter for concentration.

What food do they serve?

Sandwiches (Chicken Sando, burgers) and desserts like matcha lava cake. Limited menu but praised for quality and portions.

ONO Specialty Coffee & Matcha

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 3,091 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(3091) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Specialty Coffee & Roastery CafesBakery & Dessert CafesTea Houses & Traditional Tea CafesStudy / Laptop-Friendly CafesPet-Friendly CafesAesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes

Services: Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Bakery & Dessert Cafes, Tea Houses & Traditional Tea Cafes
Reviews: 3091

What recent reviews say

ONO earns its world top-100 ranking with carefully crafted coffee and matcha that impress most visitors. Aesthetic touches and staff hospitality add genuine warmth, though weekend crowds and indoor noise can undermine the experience. Best enjoyed on quieter weekdays or outside.

Praised for

award-winning coffee and matcha
aesthetic interior and thoughtful design details
knowledgeable and friendly staff
quality food with generous portions
smooth, balanced specialty drinks

Watch-outs

consistently crowded with long waits
noisy indoor environment
high prices
inconsistent coffee quality

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Best for: Coffee enthusiasts and matcha lovers willing to queue on weekends.

Think twice if: Avoid peak times if noise bothers you or you want a quiet workspace. Prices lean high. Indoor acoustics can feel cramped.

Strengths

ranked among world's 100 best coffee shops
matcha latte and specialty teas rival dedicated tea houses
thoughtful design and barista knowledge
sandwiches and food standouts

Worth knowing

Shaun identified as a champion barista who designed the environment
Chicken Sando praised as generous portion
matcha lava cake and Genmai tea mentioned specifically
restrooms have aromatherapy
recent renovation completed
Ranked #8 globally and #2 in Asia by World's 100 Best Coffee Shops

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes: Smooth, balanced brew with depth; occasionally inconsistent latte texture or strength.
Tea Houses & Traditional Tea Cafes: Matcha drinks stand out for flavor and smoothness; lava cake pairs well.
Study / Laptop-Friendly Cafes: Noisy indoor seating; outdoor bench preferred for focus.
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes: Thoughtful design details and aesthetic appeal widely praised.
Bakery & Dessert Cafes: Sandwiches and food dishes consistently praised for quality and portion size.

How it compares

Rated 4.7 against a 4.37 average across the 336 specialty coffee & roastery cafes businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 99% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method

Star rating 80

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 64

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

2571

336

Common questions

Does it get crowded?: Yes, especially weekends. Weekday visits are calmer; many customers take takeaway during peak times.
Is it quiet enough to work?: Indoor seating can be noisy; outdoor benches are quieter for concentration.
What food do they serve?: Sandwiches (Chicken Sando, burgers) and desserts like matcha lava cake. Limited menu but praised for quality and portions.

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