Café Rì Yuè comes across as a small, cozy and visually charming cafe near Place des Arts, beloved for inventive drinks and beautiful pastries that range from matcha and hojicha lattes to yuzu and ube cheesecakes, macarons, and other delicate desserts, with many reviews highlighting the quality and presentation. The vibe is intimate and welcoming, with plenty of natural light and cute decor, but seating can be limited and at times the space feels crowded, sometimes requiring customers to share tables. The staff are frequently praised for friendliness and attentiveness, though a few notes mention variable service and occasional delays or mix ups. Prices are sometimes described as a bit high for the portions, though the menu of full cakes is noted as convenient for celebrations. The cafe is repeatedly recommended for a quick coffee break or to meet a friend, and fans celebrate its desserts as not too sweet and beautifully crafted, with standout items like the matcha strawberry cake, yuzu cheesecake, and white chocolate matcha drinks. Overall, Café Rì Yuè appears to deliver a consistently cute and tasty experience for dessert lovers and matcha fans, even as space limitations and occasional service quirks keep it from being ideal for larger groups or longer study sessions.
C'est la première fois que je vais au Café Ri Yuè & je n'ai pas regretté! L'atmosphere était vraiment cozy & la caissière a rendu mon expérience très agréable. Abida a pris son temps pour m'aider à choisir ce que je voulais sans trop me presser ce qui rendait l'environnement vraiment accueillante. Elle m'a recommendé le matcha strawberry cake & c'était délicieux. C'est certain que j'y retournerais :) Malheureusement, je n'ai pas pris de photos, mais je vous invite à le découvrir!!
My favourite asian café / bakery in Montreal. Every cake I've tried so far is absolutely delicious.
I'm usually not a fan of macarons, but their'fatcarons' are amazing, the flavour is very present & it lasts for more than just 1-2 bites.
My favourite cakes are the ube basque cheesecake, it's rich & creamy & tastes a lot like Ube & the matcha/strawberry cake, it's super light & not too sweet.
Their miso/mushroom focaccia is also a must for me.
Their drinks are also on point, last time I tried the matcha/lavender einspanner, it was delicious.
Also a great spot to order yourself a full cake for any occasion.
Jun 24, 2025
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The place was nice, but it had limited seating available.
Initially, I got a seat outside, but the chair was locked with a cable & could not be moved. It made sitting a bit uncomfortable; & the outside table was a bit dusty.
However, the cake was delicious, not overly sweet; & my drink was innovative.
The taste of the matcha strawberry cake was amazing! It was fresh & not too sweet! The tiramisu was super delicious! The matcha latte & coffee tasted great!
The only reason I'm giving this place 4 stars & not 5 is because the coffee we ordered had a slight fishy smell as well as the cake I ordered (that is not in this picture) did not have a crazy taste to it. Apart from that, the cake in this image (strawberry & matcha) was one of my favourite cakes EVER! I'm definitely coming back here to get a whole one for my birthday! Not only that, but the staff is always super nice & the drinks were super yummy too!
I've come back multiples times & their macarons although expensive are so good!
The coffee is amazing & their tiramisu doesn't have alcohol 👍🏻 their strawberry cake & the macrons is very delicious 🫶🏻 highly recommended to visit, I am very glad that I live near there 🤭🫶🏻
Had a fig&tea cake, very tasty & maybe tea was strong so kinda hard to fall asleep after 😂
Delicious matcha mousse, recommend macarons with the flavour of crème brûlée
Apr 20, 2025
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I absolutely love this cafe! Not only is it super cute in the interior the staff make you feel welcomed.
I ordered the
Matcha Chiffon Cake
Matcha cookie
Matcha latte
Cafe latte d'Osmanthus
Pain au chocolat
I find the pastries to be a perfect sweetness as its not to sweet & i really recommend the cake & the cookie it was delicious! If i was able to buy the recipe i would thats how good it is. The drinks weren't anything special but i did enjoy it
I 10/10 recommend this place & the location is close to the metro as well!
Little spot only a few steps from Place-des-arts metro station. Seems quite busy most of the time. Staff is courteous. Cakes & fatcarons (macarons) are great if you like Asian-inspired flavours (ube, matcha, etc.) & not too sweet. Portions per slice are quite generous & well worth the price. Full-sized cakes are available for order on their website.
Mar 5, 2025
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Asian style cafeteria with interesting drinks & desserts. You'll definitely have trouble picking what to get!
Good work place during the week, since on the weekends no laptops are allowed. It is quite small so you might not find a table.
It can feel a bit cramped, but it's good enough for a few hours.
Strongly recommend the macarons, strawberry cream cake & the ube basque cheesecake!
(Do not recommend black sesame latte, it's just thick & tastes like plain vanilla).
I don't have a sweet tooth & was recommended this place as their desserts aren't too sweet & you know what they say: "Not too sweet" is the best Asian compliment for desserts! My partner was a big fan of the matcha strawberry shortcake. It was light, not too sweet, the strawberries were fresh & the sponge cake wasn't doused in syrup!
