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.
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
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.
Mar 15, 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!
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.
Dec 24, 2025
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I love their matcha strawberry chiffon cake. Very light, fluffy, & huge, is worth it for the price. Macarons are cute! Me & my friends love going back for their cakes.
Il n'y avait pas vraiment de service. Les deux boissons étaient bonnes, mais le tiramisu n'avait rien d'un vrai tiramisu : très sec, avec une crème vraiment pas bonne. Le macaron, ça passe.
En termes de place, le café était très agréable : plusieurs tables pour s'asseoir dehors comme dedans & il était facile de discuter. Le service était rapide & nous avons eu un bel accueil.
Les boissons & les patisseries sont très esthétiques, mais malheureusement le goût n'était pas au rdv … Le macaron n'avait pas vraiment de goût, ni le matcha. Le tout était vraiment très sucré. Le café était cependant correct.
Je recommande l'endroit si vous voulez des choses mignonnes, mais d'autres cafés seront meilleurs en termes de goût.
Le café mocha est est cute & très bon, pas trop fort, ni brulé. Le Foccacia au miso & champignon est délicieux. Le brownie est super, la texture est parfaite. Les macarons & certains breuvages sont un peu coûteux.
Sep 23, 2025
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The food was amazing !! The macarons were about 4$ each but they are HUGE. They taste SO amazing. Soft yet firm (so it doesnt fall appart in your hands). The croissant was also amazing. The drinks were very tasty.
I tried their tomyum foccacia (so good!!) & matcha macaron (8/10).
I think their tomyum foccacia could be more flavored throughout more, but overall it was unique & I could really taste the tomyum! Though I didn't expect it would be good, but wow it was a strangely good combination!
Their macaron was a bit too'fat' for me😆 the filling is a bit too big to chew😅 but the macaron crust itself was excellent. I tried their matcha macaron.
J'ai pris un ice américain à l'ananas + une foccacia misonet champignons + un macaron framboise litchi.
Belle vitrine, personnel calme serein chaleureux & prend son temps pour expliquer les choses.
J'ai aimé tout ce que j'ai pris. Zéro faute. Je recommande l'endroit !
I was looking for a really good strawberry shortcake & I was served !!! 😍🥰 The cake was incredible, one of my top 3 to be honest !
I was scared to go in the late afternoon, but I was super happy that almost all the cakes were still available. So I tried almost all of them. I think the ube one was missing.
I really love matcha, so I was really happy to try the matcha strawberry cake, & the lavender matcha latte was AMAZING. One of the best.
The macarons were CRAZY too.
The prices are reasonnable for a coffee shop in Montreal. The inside was cute as well.
I took the cakes to go, & I bought A LOT.
But if you go for a drink & a slice of cake, it would be around 15$.
I visited for the first time this evening & had a enjoyable experience The coffee & macarons were delicious, & the staff were incredibly warm & friendly. I'll definitely be returning!
