Imperial Café is a comfortable, well-run spot in Richmond Hill with a menu broad enough to bring anyone to. The matcha isn't the headline item here, but it's worth ordering, with one caveat.
The cup
The colour is there. The powder reads genuine: there's actual matcha flavour underneath, which isn't guaranteed everywhere. The issue is sweetness. It arrives sweeter than it needs to be, and that extra sugar sits on top of the matcha flavour rather than complementing it. It's not undrinkable. It's actually pleasant. But it's masking what could be a really solid cup.
Ask for less syrup. It's a small ask that makes a real difference.
Worth knowing
Ask for less syrup, or none, when you order. The base is good enough that it doesn't need the help. The café itself is a pleasant place to spend time, and the rest of the menu is solid.
A worthwhile stop in Richmond Hill, especially once you know how to order it. The foundation is there. The matcha just needs a little room to breathe.