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.
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
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!
Mar 21, 2026
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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.
This super cute coffee shop is right next to place des arts métro. They make amazing coffee & even better desserts!
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One thing not to miss are their giant macarons!
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I got the basque cheesecake, mushroom focaccia, & a white chocolate matcha latte!
Même pas un bonjour, Même pas un coup d'oeil : attendre 5 minutes & repartir sans café. Je trouverai bien un autre endroit où me poser quelques heures.
Des macarons absolument délicieux, aussi beaux que savoureux. Les couleurs vertes & les petits détails de Noël apportent une touche festive & élégante qui fait fondre le coeur avant même la première bouchée. Un vrai plaisir pour les yeux & le palais 🎄
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Matcha latte est un peu trop sucré, mieux de diminuer le sucre.
Super endroit.
Le service était très agréable. Nous avons pris un matcha & un chocolat chaud, tous les 2 étaient délicieux.
Attention, il y a peu de places assises, donc privilégiez à emporter. & ce café est assez cher pour ce que c'est.
Je recommande mais nous pouvons trouver mieux aussi
🎀 Very cute! 🌱
Had the miso mushroom focaccia, which was delicious, almost got another one to go!
My boyfriend got the black sesame cheesecake & really liked it!
For the drink, we got the sesame café latte, which tasted okay. Served on a platter.
Very nice employees, they also have a beeper for when your order is ready, very convenient.
Cozy ambiance, with cute decoration & big windows, so a lot of natural light! We had a wobbly table top tho, it would move if we touched under & over, which was a bit annoying, but we weren't staying there long so 🤷 not a big deal, but would need fixing.
Definitely going back to try other drinks & their other baked goods!! 🎀
Nov 25, 2025
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The store is not big, there are around 8 tables for 2
But the overall atmosphere & decor are very cozy & cute
We ordered both latte are nicely presented & taste very goood
The yuzu passion fruits cheese cake is super appetizing & open up your palette for sure
& my fav was the crème brûlée macaroons 🥰😁
Convenient location & hours! Desserts are very cute & delicious. Tried their hochija latte with white chocolate & soy milk - did not taste the chocolate, & the soy milk brand was not delicious.
The coffee was also barely lukewarm - strongly recommend to mention it to the Barnstable to make your order hot to enjoy flavor fully! :-)
They have free water, can dine on site with cute cups, or can take to-go!
Stumbled upon this place & so glad we did. We tried the hojicha latte with dark chocolate & it was amazing. Also had a slice of the light & fluffy taro cake. The owner is so friendly & genuine, I highly recommend visiting here!
One of the rare places where the food & drinks are as good as they look. The tiramisu here is to die for! The lattes we got were also not too sweet, yet decadent nonetheless.
Si vous voulez goûter des vrais desserts asiatiques, c'est là. Service rapide, sympa, atmosphère parfait pour papoter mais pas pour travailler. C'est assez petite la place.
Par rapport au dessert c'est bon, ce n'est pas cher du tout. Je vous conseille de prendre le latté hojicha.
Nice cafe, tasty croissant & latte. However, i cant give 5 stars to a spot that doesnt provide a washroom even for paying customers. It is also a bit tight i think it would be better if they took away a couple tables.
