High Quality Matcha for the
Modern Lifestyle
Noble Fat is a female-owned, family-operated café serving thoughtfully sourced matcha from small farms in Japan. What began at Chicago’s farmers markets is now a welcoming neighborhood café, offering comforting matcha rituals and Pan-Asian–inspired dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. Rooted in care, quality, and community, we invite you to slow down and savor.
Meet the Owner
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AGNES CAPILI
Agnes is a trained culinary chef who specializes in Spanish and French cuisine. With a Filipino background, she first started making beef tallow at the farmer’s market and slowly transitioned into food and matcha. She firmly believes that food is one of the best ways to connect people.
Agnes’ Top Picks
Strawberry Calamsi
Spritz
Longanisa Breakfast
Sando
Some of our wonderful team members!
Our Story
The name Noble Fat came to us while traveling in Barcelona with our son, Cael. We were captivated by the sight of jamón hanging and being carefully sliced—an everyday ritual that felt both humble and deeply refined. It was a reminder that fat carries flavor, history, and care. “Noble Fat” became our way of honoring that philosophy: respecting tradition, celebrating richness, and finding beauty in the details.
2017
Start of Noble Fat: Catering!
We started with sustainable and local catering
2019
Farmer's Markets
Noble Fat joined the Logan Square Farmer's Market and Green City Market at Lincoln Park and served Pan-Asian food using local ingredients
2022-2024
Introducting matcha
We started introducing matcha on an online shop and added it to the farmer's market menus at Logan Square Farmer's Market
2025 — Present
Cafe Opening!
In August 2025, we opened up our cafe location in Lincoln Park. We rotate between seasonal menu items, so stop by and try our flavors!
Mission and Values
Our mission is to create meaningful everyday rituals through exceptional matcha and thoughtfully crafted Pan-Asian–inspired offerings.
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As a female-owned, family-operated café, we are committed to sourcing high-quality matcha directly from small farms in Japan, honoring tradition while making each cup approachable and comforting. Rooted in Chicago’s community, we prioritize care, integrity, and local seasonality— creating a welcoming space where people can slow down, connect, and experience matcha atits best.
Our vision is to become Chicago’s most trusted destination for matcha — known for
quality, education, and community.
We aspire to elevate everyday café culture by deepening appreciation for authentic matcha,
supporting small producers, and celebrating diverse Pan-Asian flavors through Midwest
ingredients. As we grow, we remain dedicated to staying intentional, community-centered, and
grounded in the values that began at the farmers markets.
