Café Moonday is a candle making workshop. You will be able to taste quality locally roasted coffee while making your own candles independently among more than 40 different scents. Come live a creative experience in a unique atmosphere!
Overall, reviews of Café Moonday describe a charming, cozy space where candle making is the standout draw. Guests praise the wide range of fragrances, easy to follow instructions, and the sense of creativity and relaxation as they blend scents and craft their own candles. The cafe portion is appreciated for good coffee, pastries, and a calm vibe, with extras like board games that help pass the wait time. The atmosphere is often called cute, intimate, and welcoming, suitable for dates, girls nights, or friend gatherings. Service is frequently described as friendly and attentive, though a few visits note rushed or inconsistent explanations, staff who seem pressed during busy periods, and occasional miscommunications or stricter entrance policies that dampen the experience. Decor is sometimes described as cute but not upscale, and a few reviewers mention cleanliness issues or higher prices relative to what is offered. Despite these concerns, many reviewers call the activity enjoyable and say they would return to enjoy another candle together, making Café Moonday a memorable, creative outing with room for improvement in service and ambiance.
Fun experience & great coffee.
It's a nice activity for a party or rainy day & the colors of the place are really sweet. Happy with my candle: I used peach, pear & champagne!
We chose this café for a coworker's maternity leave celebration, hoping for a warm & positive experience, but unfortunately it was the opposite.
From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly rude, dismissive, & unprofessional. It often felt like they were actively avoiding us, & when we did try to ask for help, we were met with eye rolls & clear frustration. Communication was also difficult, as staff were unwilling to speak in English, which added to the overall discomfort.
One particularly upsetting moment involved a Post-it wall in the café that included various messages. As a Jewish organization, we added notes saying'Jewish joy' &'Jewish pride.' While we were still there, our notes were removed. This felt targeted & inappropriate, especially given the context.
Additionally, we were told children were not welcome, & the café refused to reimburse a mother in our group who had already paid but could not participate with her daughter.
We spent a significant amount of money trying to create a meaningful send-off for our colleague, but instead felt unwelcome & disrespected. It's disappointing that what should have been a simple, joyful activity turned into such an uncomfortable experience due to the staff's behavior.
We will not be returning.
Mar 24, 2026
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Cafe Moonday was such a great experience! The hot chocolate was honestly amazing-super rich & comforting. The activity itself was so fun & relaxing, & I loved that they had board games available to play while waiting, which made the whole visit even better.
They also have so many different scents to choose from, so you can really personalize your candle. Plus, their stickers are so cute, it's such a small detail but it adds a lot to the experience!!
The staff were all incredibly nice & helpful throughout, which made everything feel really welcoming. Definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're looking for something fun & cozy to do! Perfect for a date night too :)
I went there for my birthday was totally new to the place & felt so welcomed the second i came in. It was a good experience because as soon as you came in someone come to you & explain that you do the activity at you own pace while reading instructions near you. The place is vibrant & cozy , you can hear the other person talking when you talk. While waiting for the wax to harden you can play some games or order yourself a drink/pastry at the counter which are very good ! I recommend the place if you want to do an activity calm & relaxing where you can choose the next scent of your room & chat with your friends while playing some little games!
The experience is ok. The space is big & I went with my girlfriend & we were lucky to have a table just for the two of us. On the other end, there were two big groups making a lot of noise which made the experience less enjoyable. Also, there absolutely no information about what it is to make candles. They tell you to go get wax, pour the oils, pour the wax & wait & that's it. There no information about the science behind it. It is a very simple activity, perfect for kids.
Went for valentine's day & absolutely loved our experience! It was a busy day for them but they helped every client & cared for everyone. It was a fun creative activity & I enjoyed that they have board games to use during wait times. I would definitely go back 😊
Feb 15, 2026
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This rating is based solely on the service received. They had to cancel our pre-paid for & scheduled candle-making activity because their heating wasn't working on one of the coldest days of the year (understandable). What's not understandable is that I had no warning that our activity was canceled until I had driven all the way to the café & already paid for 2 hours of street parking. The employee (Maeva) had apparently tried to call me once earlier that afternoon when I was busy. She did not leave me a voicemail, did not email me, did not text me, did not try to call me again. She was somehow under the impression that I'm psychic & should have known that the activity was canceled from having a missed call from a random unknown number on my phone. She was not apologetic nor did she know how to handle the situation. She clearly needs training on how to handle these kinds of situations. Anyway, I got my money back but we had to scramble to find a plan B for my cousin's birthday on one of the coldest days of the year. This situation could have all been avoided with better communication skills!
Although the candle making activity was lovely, I'm extremely disappointed. Arriving home to burn the candle 24h later, you barely smell anything, you have to bring your face up close to get a hint of the fragrance…& that's after letting it burn for 30 mins
48$ for a candle I can't even smell
Would not recommend
We had a great experience with the candle-making activity. My only feedback would be regarding the café service. It would be nice to have the café menu available on each table, as well as to have food served directly to clients, rather than having to go downstairs, wait, & pick it up at the counter.
Having table service would encourage a more relaxed, seamless experience during the candle-making session. Also, given the number of staff present, bringing the food directly to clients would greatly enhance comfort & overall enjoyment.
This is a must do for your next date night or girly night. This was so fun & definitely allows you to be creative. I love the fact that there is a cafe to get a little beverage or treat while you wait. I also love you don't need to come back to get your candle. Now, it is on the pricier side of things to do for an activity, but it is fun to do nonetheless. I would highly recommend!
May 20, 2025
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