Tremont is about to get a serious matcha upgrade. Enclave Matcha & More, a matcha-focused café from Mike and Christina Boris, is set to open on March 18 in a compact storefront tucked inside a historic 1860s building on West 10th Street. The café will pour whisked-to-order matcha alongside fresh-pressed juices, craft cocktails and a rotating selection of baked goods. The owners say many of the syrups and preserves will be made in-house, and the kitchen plans to serve weekend biscuits and gravy for brunch as part of an effort to bring a traditional Japanese tea ritual into the neighborhood’s daytime mix.
Menu Highlights And Matcha Technique
On the drink side, Enclave is leaning all the way in. The menu features an ice berry matcha latte, a black sesame matcha latte and a matcha spritzer, with matcha whisked to order using traditional tools and techniques. The list also makes room for hojicha, a roasted green tea with lower caffeine, for anyone who loves the flavor but not the full jolt. Rounding things out are sandwiches, salads and cocktails that build off seasonal fruit and vegetable juices. Baked goods will rotate through the week, and the owners say many syrups and preserves will be prepared on site, according to Cleveland.com.
Inside The Space
The interior sticks to a small-but-thought-out script. Local fabricators created a custom banquette and coordinated finishes to match the team’s chair selections, resulting in an intimate space with warm wood accents that fit the scale of Tremont’s storefronts. The contractor behind the project documented the build and noted that the banquette includes built-in under-seat storage to squeeze every inch out of the footprint. Project photos show a compact service counter and bright seating area designed to work for both quick daytime visits and guests who want to linger, as detailed by Form Construction.
Owners And Neighborhood Ties
Enclave is very much a personal project for Mike and Christina Boris, who developed the concept out of a shared love of Japanese tea and baking. Christina previously managed Blackbird Baking Company, giving the café some built-in pastry chops for its rotating baked lineup. During the buildout, the couple experimented with making oat milk and worked toward a menu that balances ceremonial-style tea service with everyday-friendly food and drink. Weekend brunch is set to feature biscuits and gravy along with small plates and sandwiches, according to Cleveland.com.
Why It Matters
Enclave joins a growing wave of Cleveland spots leaning into matcha and specialty tea, but it aims to stand out by offering a matcha-first experience instead of just another add-on at a coffee bar. That niche has been expanding alongside juiceries and health-forward cafés that have helped popularize ceremonial-grade matcha and seasonal matcha specials. For Tremont, the café adds another daytime option for residents and visitors who want something different from the neighborhood’s established coffee scene. Local matcha-focused businesses have been positioning the drink as both a wellness choice and a shared ritual, according to PureFyx.
Enclave Matcha & More is planning a soft opening on March 18, with hours and events to be announced on the café’s social channels as the team settles in. The early days are expected to come with a bit of fine-tuning while the staff dials in the menu and service. The owners say baked goods will change daily and the cocktail program will spotlight fresh, seasonal produce. Keep an eye on local feeds for confirmed hours and opening-day details.
