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.
Je suis allée au Rì Yuè pour la première fois aujourd'hui & j'ai été comblée de toute part ! J'ai été accueillie par un personnel souriant, accueillant & chaleureux. Lilya a su me recommander exactement ce dont j'avais besoin pour terminer la journée en beauté & Béatrice me l'a concocté d'une main d'artiste. J'ai dégusté leur gâteau à la mandarine, une douceur calculée jusqu'aux quelques feuilles de thym qui la décorent. Le hojicha & le chocolat noir s'harmonisait parfaitement dans le latté. Ce café offre une expérience tout autant visuelle que culinaire. Je partagerai certainement cette découverte !
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!
Mar 22, 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!
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!
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
Dec 12, 2024
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The lady serving us was super kind, good energy, & welcoming & not over done or fake. The decoration was cute & feminine but not overwhelming. The corner spot to sit was so perfect to wind down & share food with a girlfriend & chat. 100% will come back for the Hojicha tiramisu. It was creamy, perfectly sweet & the flavor combination with the tea was amazing, light & airy but had a certain depth that had your tongue begging for more. We preferred it to the coffee tiramisu because we are more fans of tea than coffee but your average coffee lover would love the classic tiramisu. Can't wait to come back & try more desserts. Would recommend for a girl catch up meet up or a cute date with your bf or gf ;)
I tried matcha for the first tome ever there & I LOVED it 🥰😍 I loved their little cute pastries too Cozy little coffee shop with lovely atmosphere & friendly staff I highly recommend it
J'ai commandé un gâteau 6 inch au taro pour mon anniversaire & il était à tombé. Pas trop sucré, bien léger & qui sort des saveurs ordinaires, franchement à coup sur que je recommanderai un gâteau pour mes évènements avec eux (en plus la communication est super avec eux).
I had chai latte & strawberry matcha cake. Both were decent. Strawberry matcha cake was moist & not too sweet, which was a plus for me. The staff were really kind as well. It was pretty packed as it's not spacious, but for some reason I felt relaxed☺️ highly recommend!
Oct 9, 2024
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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!
Such a cute Korean cafe in downtown Montreal! We loved the vibes & aesthetics here. We got a hot Osmanthus latte, hot Hojicha latte & yuzu passion fruit sliced cake. All of them were really good, my favorite was the osmanthus. The cafe was quite quiet & calming so my partner & I really enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend giving them a try.
J'adore ce café! J'habite loin de Montréal & pourtant je me retrouve toujours là, à chaque fois que je visite! La nourriture est délicieuse & l'ambiance simplement féérique🧚. Je suis juste un peu déçu, car je voulais me prendre un jiggly cat, mais on ma dit qu'ils n'en faisaient plus😭. Je n'ai pas eu la chance de goûté... Mais je recommande 100% d'y aller.
I recently moved to the area & wanted to grab a coffee on my first day at my new apartment. Discovered this hidden gem right next to my apartment & I was truly amazed by the cute decor, the great ambiance & the friendliness of the staff! Tried their iced latte & it was exquisite🤩 Café Rì Yuè will definitely be my daily treat & I recommend it to everyone 😍
Favourite cafe in Montreal, cute interior with a small well decorated patio, good coffee, nice latte arts & high quality matcha latte. I recommend their dalgona latte, & their tiramisu is also very good made with fresh espressos. 10/10 recommend.
i love it!! everything about this place was perfect!! the place looks so cute & gives off cottage vibes. also the pastries were insanely good, i tried a couple of their macarons & they are a MUST! definitely recommend & will be back!!
Belle adresse. Les macarons sont trop sucrés & la ganache (garniture) pas assez travaillée. Je recommanderais une amélioration à ce sujet. Pour ce qui est du gâteau chiffon mangue ; il est bon & pas trop sucré. Le tiramisu est bien aussi. Bonne expérience overall.
