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.
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!
Great place for cute & delicious snacks! My partner & I tried the sesame latte, the matcha latte & the tiramisu, & all these food items did not disappoint. The staff was kind upon our arrival & answered all of our questions as a first timer. We would love to come back!
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
Best drink & food I've had from a cafe in a while. Server was extremely nice as well & the prices were good! Got a drink & banana load for $10.
100% recommend the lavender matcha!
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.
Best matcha latte I've had in the city. I tried the white chocolate one, it was not sweet at all. Just a nice hint of mellowness from the white chocolate. On the very first sip, I knew my drink was made by somebody who understands how to work with matcha. I will definitely return to try other things!
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!
Feb 3, 2025
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A super cute cafe with Asian themed desserts, coffee, & tea. There are several small tables on one side of the cafe, which is ideal for about 2 people each but will feel a bit crowded if any more. The interior is bright with a classic vintage feel. The staff were friendly & efficient. The strawberry matcha cake & the chiffon grape were amazing! Light & not too sweet but still satisfying. Everything on the menu seems to be vegetarian. Would return to try more of the menu!
Coin petit mais efficace pour les rencontres entre les amis Cuisine très bonne surtout avec matcha my love (fraisier matcha je vous conseille de l'essayer ) Les filles sont souriante & serviable
It was a a very nice looking interior, not much space when busy but I managed to find a table. The food was very delicious, not overwhelmingly sweet, which I enjoy. I ate the brownie with the cold matcha drink with white chocolate which was very good but not much matcha flavour, but still very delicious. Overall 8/10! Will come again soon ❤️
Super cute & adorable spot the christmas vibes right now are charming & the service is excellent. Everything well served & polite employees. I ordered a Pistachio croissant & a white chocolate hot matcha latte.. let me tell you they are both Amazing ❄️ 10/10 recommend for cute date or to hang out with friends
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.
