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.
The food was great! Yuzu lychee lemonade is very good, also ordered passionfruit yuzu cheesecake & the fatcarons (a bit smaller than i expected). Limited seating, but clean shop. The cashier/barista/baker woman at the counter was so nice 😻 A bit pricey but overall good place.
Dec 29, 2023
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the cutest little pastry shop with amazing baked goods like fatcarons & Asian flavoured cakes! They all looked too pretty to eat! Only downside is that it's limited in seating so go early if you intend to study there. Highly recommend their yuzu cheesecake & raspberry macaron!!
Suis venue prendre rapidement en passant quelques choses à manger. Contente de mes 2 choix: croissant à la pistache généreux & bien feuilleté & brownie qui semblait être un rock de chocolat mais qui a été un moelleux intense de cacao & chocolat.
I ordered a cake to go. Although I didn't dine in, I did enjoy the pleasant atmosphere. The service was courteous. I ordered a hojicha tiramisu. It was fluffy & creamy with a strong hojicha flavour! Simply delicious! I would definitely come back to order a whole cake when they'll be able to offer that 😄
Dec 17, 2023
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This is one of the favorite places of my friend & she introduced me to this pastry. As a lactose intolerant person, I confirm Riyue uses the real cream on their cake, absolute top tier quality.
What a cozy little café! It's a very popular place so the seats are often taken. They sell coffee & cake to go for those who can't find a seat. I tried their Hojicha Latte. It was very nice. I liked the fact that they didn't put sugar in it. My niece had the Osmanthus Coffee Latte. It was so sweet that she could barely drink any of it. I guess that latte is for people with a sweet tooth. I loved that the lattes were served in nice vintage cups & saucers with a tiny golden spoon. We also tried 3 different cakes. My favourite one was the taro cake. The best by far. The matcha basque cheesecake was very flavourful. You could really taste the matcha. However, it was kind of heavy so I didn't finish it. The Thai tea chesnut cake was quite dry & we could barely taste the Thai tea. I don't recommend that one. The prices were a bit high but I feel you pay for the vibe of the place. Many students study here.
I went there a bit late so there was no cheesecake left . But I was not disappointed with the chestnut cake that I got. The cake is more on the condensed side other than spongy. But it goes will with the flavour & chestnut bites, good amount of sweetness
Cakes was delicious especially the thai tea chesnut one. It was a thick cake with just enough cream on top. The matcha strawberry cake was okay & the taro cake was good, but since the cake is very light, the cream was too overpowering for my taste. Overall, I really enjoy the cakes & my hojicha milk tea. I will definitely come back for the fatcaroon next time. Also, I want to know where I can buy the long glass, it is so pretty!
Nov 30, 2023
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Très bon gâteaux ! Pas trop sucré comme j'aime. J'ai aimé le service qui était très agréable. Petit ➕️ : gâteaux sans gélatines car je n'en consomme pas. Ceux qui en contiennent sont le cheese cake & le raspberry lemon cake.
This place has the best cakes & macarons in Montreal. The cakes are light, soft, packed with flavours, & not too sweet. When paired with their Hojicha latte, it was a perfect balance. I also love the atmosphere of this place. It's bright, lively, perfect for hanging out here in the afternoon or evening with friends. Staffs here are all super nice too. Highly recommend this place!
The store has limited seats so we decided to take out 4 macaroons. THEY WERE DELICIOUS the scent & flavor are all super strong & don't taste artificial the designs are also super cute.
Walked in on a Sunday afternoon & loved the vibes. Lots of natural light came in & a good place to read definitely. Cake is delicious - tried the chai tea cake & loved the firm texture & just the right amount of sugar in it. Coffee is not bad either.
