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.
I ordered a hot lavender matcha & it was rly good. It is a bit expensive, it was around 7.5$ for a small cup. The place is so very cute & cozy but it was very crowded, not enough seating. The service was good but it was a little slow. Overall, nice place, good matcha & good vibes.
Mar 21, 2026
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It was a wonderful little coffee shop. It was nice & quiet & the decorations were simple & cozy.
The white hot chocolate was really good. The rose & cherry latte was normal & did not taste like advertised though. So I don't recommend it.
The tiramisu & the matcha cookie were also delicious. I highly recommend them.
Overall a nice place to visit!
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.
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.
Mar 11, 2026
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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!
I got a black sesame coffee & it wasn't very good at all… there was so many sediments at the bottom that i couldn't drink the last 1/4 of my coffee. Quite disappointed for the price.
However I have to say their yuzu cheesecake is really good.
Même pas un bonjour, Même pas un coup d'oeil : attendre 5 minutes & repartir sans café. Je trouverai bien un autre endroit où me poser quelques heures.
Feb 5, 2026
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It has become my daughter's favorite coffee shop. The cakes are a must-try-except the tiramisu 😅 maybe another time. It's a lovely place to meet a friend (not a group), as the space is small. During the summer, it's almost always full.
Cute artistic & cozy environment, homemade desserts with adorable designs. My coffee & Tiramisu were fantastic. The sugar level in Asian place is always milder. Service was friendly & efficient. Seats are limited & sometimes you may need to accept sharing a bigger table with other guests. Space between the tables could be a bit close & tight. But I like the vibes here.
