A calm, artisan matcha cart rolling through UC Riverside, farmers markets, and Southern California's best spots. Every drink whisked in front of you – handcrafted, unhurried, and entirely yours.
UC Riverside · Farmers Markets · Private Events – Southern California
UC Riverside and the surrounding community have plenty of coffee and boba – but nowhere dedicated to matcha done right. Gekko rolls in to fill that gap: a mobile cart serving ceremonial-grade matcha, whisked to order wherever Southern California gathers – and a cup worth chasing down.
See the MenuEvery latte is whisked to order, cart-side – no syrup pumps, no pre-made bases, just matcha and care.
An unhurried pour, even in the middle of a busy quad or Saturday market.
Ceremonial grade matcha, rigorously sourced from the finest Japanese farms.
Your barista walks every step with you. Build your latte exactly how you like it.
Follow @gekko.matcha on Instagram before launch and get $1 off every matcha order at the cart.
Follow @gekko.matchaGekko means moonlight – 月光. At select pop-up nights under a full moon, look for something rare: a limited seasonal matcha latte, poured only while the moon is out.
No fixed address – Gekko rolls up wherever Southern California gathers: the UC Riverside campus, local farmers markets, and private events across the region.
At select full moon pop-ups, look for the Moonlight Matcha – a limited seasonal latte, poured only under the full moon.
Built to travel with campus life – Gekko's cart shows up where students already are, from the quad to move-in day to late-night finals week study sessions.
Regular appearances right on the UC Riverside campus.
Regular stops across the Inland Empire, with more added as we grow.
Partner with us for a fundraiser day – 20% of gross sales goes to your club or org.