Overall, reviews describe Café Rì Yuè as a tiny, very cute and cozy spot with a charming vibe that can feel crowded and loud on busy days, making seating a common challenge but rewarding when a table opens. The menu earns praise for creative drinks and desserts, especially matcha and hojicha lattes, yuzu cheesecake, ube basque cheesecake, tiramisu, and oversized macarons, with some items such as the shortcake or the white chocolate latte receiving mixed notes. Prices are often mentioned as a bit high for the portion size, and a few guests report slow service or limited seating, though staff are repeatedly described as friendly, attentive, and accommodating. Location near Place des Arts adds convenience, and visitors frequently recommend ordering a slice of cake to go or bringing friends to enjoy the colorful pastries and decorative, light filled space.
Cafe Ri Yue est un petit cafe situe en plein Centre-Ville dans le Quartier Spectacles de Montreal (pres du metro Place des Arts ligne verte). Ils ont des macarons, des biscuits, des sucreries, de toutes sortes de cafes, etc. Les places sont limitees alors mieux de commander pour emporter & profiter du beau temps & vous s'asseoir tout pres de la Fontaine du Quartier des Spectacles. Photos @ venir. Allez les encourager. Merci pour le bel accueil & service. Au plaisir, Missy A.
I always pass by this small place as it's off Place des Arts Metro, & it's always full. Arriving just after opening (9 AM) got me a seat.
Everything is great: the cappuccino (with Almond milk) & the tiramisu was great. Service was fine.
I do recommend - especially for early birds, who - like myself - would like to celebrate something.
Apr 22, 2026
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Always my favorite place to go to☺? super sweet & lovely staff, amazing quality of food & drinks. The prices are very reasonable considering all their cakes & macarons are made there, & not just bought & refrigerated. The coffee & matcha they use is also super good quality, never a disappointment. Not to mention, their menu is creative, & changes with the seasons. I love trying everything new they get in stock. It gets super busy which is understandable considering the good service they provide, but it can be difficult to find a table during peak hours. I'll always recommend this place!
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It's an amazing little café. Lots of different options. The decor is fantastic & the staff was very friendly. I recommend as a stop for the sweet tooth.
Apr 18, 2026
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Cute cafe with lots of unique dessert & drink options. I was looking for an asian-inspired cafe & this hit the spot. Busy place if you want to sit because its popular.
Cute little café that has a surprisingly unique menu of items to try out. Note that the viral bunny dessert you might have seen on social media is sadly no longer an item on the menu.
Food & drinks are amazing! Great mix of sweet & savoury food options. I recommend the Dalgona latte. The staff are so attentive, the barista overheard me say I regretted ordering a cappuccino & she insisted on remaking my drink as a latte even when I told her she really didn't have to. She made my experience even better! I will definitely be back
I really liked their drinks & some pastries & cakes. They have big macarons! which are so cute… place is just a bit small & it gets crowded on busy days
I ordered a hot lavender matcha & it was rly good. It is a bit expensive, it was around 7.5$ for a small cup. The place is so very cute & cozy but it was very crowded, not enough seating. The service was good but it was a little slow. Overall, nice place, good matcha & good vibes.
Mar 21, 2026
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It was a wonderful little coffee shop. It was nice & quiet & the decorations were simple & cozy.
The white hot chocolate was really good. The rose & cherry latte was normal & did not taste like advertised though. So I don't recommend it.
The tiramisu & the matcha cookie were also delicious. I highly recommend them.
Overall a nice place to visit!
Déçu par le chocolat chaud, qui s'avère être très léger en chocolat & très liquide. Loin des bons chocolats épais. Les macarons sont originaux & plutôt goûtus. Le biscuit brownie est correct aussi mais trop cuit à mon sens.
Les tables sont très rapprochées, donc difficile de passer un moment tranquille quand tu te retrouves avec des grandes bouches à côté de toi.
One of my favourite cafes in Montreal! My go to is the matcha strawberry cake & hojicha latte. Their macarons are super unique as well! It is sometimes quite hard to get a seat as this place is very popular.
