I stopped by for a quick dessert and was welcomed by two very nice workers. It looked like they were in the middle of a conversation but they put it on pause as soon as I walked through the doors. The shop was empty, and i hadn't scanned the menu before entering, so I was staring at the menu from afar, when the cashier encouraged me to come closer as they also had a menu by the register. I was feeling a bit indecisive since everything looked so good but I ended up choosing the Shiratama parfait which the worker explained to me contained rice cake balls and red bean filling. It didn't take them very long to get my order but they apologized for the short wait (which imo was totally unnecessary but very kind) The matcha soft serve was not as sweet as I thought it'd be, but this worked well with the sweet red bean filling. The rice cake balls seemed to be topped and filled with kinako and while I normally love rice cake, I thought they were kind of tough to chew If I were to come again, I'd probably opt for a cup or cone of swirl soft serve instead of a parfait. The shop is kind of small, so while there is some eating, if your group is larger than 2-4 people, you may have trouble finding enough seats to accommodate your party
Nancy L.
Daigyo is a Japanese chain from Shizuoka, Japan. Shizuoka is one of the Japanese cities known for harvesting tea. The interior is contemporary and well lit. The seating area isn't big but I see a lot of patrons getting to-go. We got: 1) hojicha smoothie with matcha soft serve - it doesn't have the smoothie texture as it's more of a slushie. I personally prefer even richer tea taste but it was quite good and my husband really enjoyed it. It was a good combination too as you get to enjoy both kinds of tea. 2) hot hojicha latte - again, i preferred it to be a little stronger in tea flavor but the drink definitely warmed me up on a cold rainy day. If you haven't tried hojicha before, I'd highly recommend it as you don't get too many other places that serve hojicha.
Noah Baillargeon
It was okay. It took almost 30 minutes to get our drinks because there was only one person working. Sadly it wasn't really worth the wait or the price.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Cheol K.
Cute little matcha dessert place on Robson. My friends got the matcha smoothie. I opted for the white peach jasmine smoothie. So refreshing and a perfect dessert to have after eating some savory food at a place close by.
Peyton Bourree
My fav place and go to for a matcha milk shake. So creamy and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J
Delicious matcha ice cream. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason T.
If you're a lover of matcha, this is the place for you. I loved trying the different drinks and bites when Daigyo first opened. When it first opened there were long lines, service is fast and the options are really fun leaving you with lots of options. The space is smaller, more of a grab and go, there's window side seating but general seating is sparse. Would highly recommend dropping by on a hot summer day.
Julia L.
I was drawn to the menu when I saw they have white peach flavored beverages. On the menu, the peach drink was only the iced fruit tea, but the girl working there was nice and turn it into a jasmine tea latte with peach flavor! I liked it and the cafe is very nice and trendy!
Kim T.
Dessert was quite delicious and refreshing. Decor inside was gorgeous. Great spot for a light post dessert to share with friends.
Been to Daigyo on Robson Street twice now!Overall always exceeded all my expectations from start to finish.The quality of the soft ice cream was exceptional. The combination of the red bean, Mochi and the ice cream are great.What truly elevated the experience was the impeccable service with a smile.The staff at Daigyo were not only knowledgeable about the menu but also incredibly attentive and friendly. They went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our experience was enjoyable, providing recommendations.Will go back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daigyo Soft Serve with Organic Matcha
Kristen K.
Daigyo is a great place for dessert and matcha lovers alike. Their main focus is on matcha drinks and parfaits, but they also have Japanese pressed sandos and other teas. I stopped by with a small group after eating dim sum in the morning. It was during the summer, so they had a couple seasonal specials including the jasmine white peach desserts. We ordered a couple different items and loved them all. Drinks/Desserts: - White Peach Jasmine Parfait - Really refreshing dessert mixing the floral jasmine flavors and sweet white peach. It came with shiratama (mochi balls) and red bean. Sometimes matcha can be overpowering in large quantities, so it was nice to mix it up with this dessert. - Kinako Matcha Latte - The kinako powder was a nice addition to the matcha latte and it gave it a deeper flavor. - Matcha Float - Matcha soft serve in a matcha latte for diehard matcha lovers. Pretty intensely matcha and not for the faint of heart! The store was small but cute and had a couple tables to sit at. They also have a bathroom in the back, but we had to ask for the key. The staff was really nice and they all seemed like they were Japanese. Definitely would come back again on a future trip to Vancouver! I like it better than the usual Matcha Cafe Maiko shop we have back in the states.
Kate Tyre
The white jasmine peach parfait was to die for! I was expecting something that was more toppings than flavor but this place really surprised me. The ice cream tasted fabulous and the toppings were unique and also very yummy. I would absolutely come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justine Yeo Bircher
The white peach jasmine and matcha ice-cream swirl blew my mind. The flavors were so rich yet so subtle, and I loved the added pop of flavor and texture from the red bean, too. Totally worth the 30-minute walk after dinner to try this. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bally L.
It's a cute little matcha shop I stumbled across while walking along Robson St. There's a few tables and chairs inside so you could hang out with friends at the cafe if you wanted. I'm a huge matcha fan so I wanted to try it. I ordered the organic matcha latte with oat milk. Service was quick and the drink came out pretty fast. The matcha wasn't too sweet. I would come back to try some of their other matcha mixed drinks!
Overprice and average
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
I stopped by for a quick dessert and was welcomed by two very nice workers. It looked like they were in the middle of a conversation but they put it on pause as soon as I walked through the doors. The shop was empty, and i hadn't scanned the menu before entering, so I was staring at the menu from afar, when the cashier encouraged me to come closer as they also had a menu by the register. I was feeling a bit indecisive since everything looked so good but I ended up choosing the Shiratama parfait which the worker explained to me contained rice cake balls and red bean filling. It didn't take them very long to get my order but they apologized for the short wait (which imo was totally unnecessary but very kind) The matcha soft serve was not as sweet as I thought it'd be, but this worked well with the sweet red bean filling. The rice cake balls seemed to be topped and filled with kinako and while I normally love rice cake, I thought they were kind of tough to chew If I were to come again, I'd probably opt for a cup or cone of swirl soft serve instead of a parfait. The shop is kind of small, so while there is some eating, if your group is larger than 2-4 people, you may have trouble finding enough seats to accommodate your party
Daigyo is a Japanese chain from Shizuoka, Japan. Shizuoka is one of the Japanese cities known for harvesting tea. The interior is contemporary and well lit. The seating area isn't big but I see a lot of patrons getting to-go. We got: 1) hojicha smoothie with matcha soft serve - it doesn't have the smoothie texture as it's more of a slushie. I personally prefer even richer tea taste but it was quite good and my husband really enjoyed it. It was a good combination too as you get to enjoy both kinds of tea. 2) hot hojicha latte - again, i preferred it to be a little stronger in tea flavor but the drink definitely warmed me up on a cold rainy day. If you haven't tried hojicha before, I'd highly recommend it as you don't get too many other places that serve hojicha.
It was okay. It took almost 30 minutes to get our drinks because there was only one person working. Sadly it wasn't really worth the wait or the price.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Cute little matcha dessert place on Robson. My friends got the matcha smoothie. I opted for the white peach jasmine smoothie. So refreshing and a perfect dessert to have after eating some savory food at a place close by.
My fav place and go to for a matcha milk shake. So creamy and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious matcha ice cream. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you're a lover of matcha, this is the place for you. I loved trying the different drinks and bites when Daigyo first opened. When it first opened there were long lines, service is fast and the options are really fun leaving you with lots of options. The space is smaller, more of a grab and go, there's window side seating but general seating is sparse. Would highly recommend dropping by on a hot summer day.
I was drawn to the menu when I saw they have white peach flavored beverages. On the menu, the peach drink was only the iced fruit tea, but the girl working there was nice and turn it into a jasmine tea latte with peach flavor! I liked it and the cafe is very nice and trendy!
Dessert was quite delicious and refreshing. Decor inside was gorgeous. Great spot for a light post dessert to share with friends.
Restaurantji Recommends
Been to Daigyo on Robson Street twice now!Overall always exceeded all my expectations from start to finish.The quality of the soft ice cream was exceptional. The combination of the red bean, Mochi and the ice cream are great.What truly elevated the experience was the impeccable service with a smile.The staff at Daigyo were not only knowledgeable about the menu but also incredibly attentive and friendly. They went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our experience was enjoyable, providing recommendations.Will go back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daigyo Soft Serve with Organic Matcha
Daigyo is a great place for dessert and matcha lovers alike. Their main focus is on matcha drinks and parfaits, but they also have Japanese pressed sandos and other teas. I stopped by with a small group after eating dim sum in the morning. It was during the summer, so they had a couple seasonal specials including the jasmine white peach desserts. We ordered a couple different items and loved them all. Drinks/Desserts: - White Peach Jasmine Parfait - Really refreshing dessert mixing the floral jasmine flavors and sweet white peach. It came with shiratama (mochi balls) and red bean. Sometimes matcha can be overpowering in large quantities, so it was nice to mix it up with this dessert. - Kinako Matcha Latte - The kinako powder was a nice addition to the matcha latte and it gave it a deeper flavor. - Matcha Float - Matcha soft serve in a matcha latte for diehard matcha lovers. Pretty intensely matcha and not for the faint of heart! The store was small but cute and had a couple tables to sit at. They also have a bathroom in the back, but we had to ask for the key. The staff was really nice and they all seemed like they were Japanese. Definitely would come back again on a future trip to Vancouver! I like it better than the usual Matcha Cafe Maiko shop we have back in the states.
The white jasmine peach parfait was to die for! I was expecting something that was more toppings than flavor but this place really surprised me. The ice cream tasted fabulous and the toppings were unique and also very yummy. I would absolutely come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The white peach jasmine and matcha ice-cream swirl blew my mind. The flavors were so rich yet so subtle, and I loved the added pop of flavor and texture from the red bean, too. Totally worth the 30-minute walk after dinner to try this. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a cute little matcha shop I stumbled across while walking along Robson St. There's a few tables and chairs inside so you could hang out with friends at the cafe if you wanted. I'm a huge matcha fan so I wanted to try it. I ordered the organic matcha latte with oat milk. Service was quick and the drink came out pretty fast. The matcha wasn't too sweet. I would come back to try some of their other matcha mixed drinks!