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.
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$.
Aug 3, 2025
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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!
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.
Mon avis sur ce café est mitigé. L'accueil est d'une gentillesse rare, c'était vraiment plaisant de venir s'y installer & d'y commander quelque chose. Malheureusement, j'ai été un peu déçu par les pâtisseries, notamment les macarons. J'avais sans doute des attentes un peu trop hautes, ce qui a pu influencer mon ressenti.
Cela dit, l'ensemble reste très bon, tout comme le matcha. La décoration & le cadre ne sont pas totalement à mon goût, mais peuvent tout à fait plaire à d'autres.
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!
May 24, 2025
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Je vous recommande de venir dans ce café, c'est bon , j'ai pris un gratin miso champignons c'était excellent & j'ai aussi pris le macaron goût crémeux brûlé & thé noir. J'ai pris la limonade litchi aussi, je vous conseille de prendre ce que j'ai pris.
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
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.
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).
Très belle découverte ! Le iced matcha white chocolate latte étais délicieux & les macarons d'halloween étaient adorables. Personnel sympa & rapide. En revanche, l'espace du café est assez petit donc le peu de tables qu'il y a sont vite prises, il y a quelques tables en terrasse pour la belle saison.
Nov 3, 2024
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Étant une adepte des salons de thé & café celui là est mon préféré leur macaron sont un délice surtout celui de cheesecake au fraises & celui au goût de crème brûlée c'est mon petit coin préféré j'approuve ❤️
Everything looks creative & cute as for the taste is very delicious, the lady at the counter was very kind. I order one & each of the macaron they had available & they were all good .
Such a lovely space! Loved the macarons, blueberry cheesecake & hot chocolate. The place was crowded & it took some time to get the order. However, it was worth the wait! 🤩 Would definitely recommend!
Adorable cafe in a super convenient location! The matcha is perfectly whisked & can come without sugar:) the raspberry litchi macarons was delicious & not overly sweet either.
