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.
They unfortunately ran out of their matcha strawberry shortcake & messed up our order, but they quickly rectified & corrected everything. The pastries are delicious & so are the drinks. Would 100% recommend.
Oct 3, 2025
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This café is right near my office & has become my go-to spot. Their mocha coffee & pistachio croissant are my absolute favorites. The place has a warm, inviting vibe, perfect for a quick coffee break or to unwind. I love coming here!
Le café mocha est est cute & très bon, pas trop fort, ni brulé. Le Foccacia au miso & champignon est délicieux. Le brownie est super, la texture est parfaite. Les macarons & certains breuvages sont un peu coûteux.
The food was amazing !! The macarons were about 4$ each but they are HUGE. They taste SO amazing. Soft yet firm (so it doesnt fall appart in your hands). The croissant was also amazing. The drinks were very tasty.
The vibes are so cute & the staff is so nice.
I recommend this place. 10/10
Sep 21, 2025
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I tried their tomyum foccacia (so good!!) & matcha macaron (8/10).
I think their tomyum foccacia could be more flavored throughout more, but overall it was unique & I could really taste the tomyum! Though I didn't expect it would be good, but wow it was a strangely good combination!
Their macaron was a bit too'fat' for me😆 the filling is a bit too big to chew😅 but the macaron crust itself was excellent. I tried their matcha macaron.
Convenient location & hours! Desserts are very cute & delicious. Tried their hochija latte with white chocolate & soy milk - did not taste the chocolate, & the soy milk brand was not delicious.
The coffee was also barely lukewarm - strongly recommend to mention it to the Barnstable to make your order hot to enjoy flavor fully! :-)
They have free water, can dine on site with cute cups, or can take to-go!
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'd like to forget this place exists because that cake was exactly what I wanted I'll turn into a blimp if I keep going back for more.
Great vibes, the table we were at encouraged mingling & I was just a bit disappointed no one came in the time I was there… so I'll have to try again some time :)
Sep 3, 2025
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Stumbled upon this place & so glad we did. We tried the hojicha latte with dark chocolate & it was amazing. Also had a slice of the light & fluffy taro cake. The owner is so friendly & genuine, I highly recommend visiting here!
One of the rare places where the food & drinks are as good as they look. The tiramisu here is to die for! The lattes we got were also not too sweet, yet decadent nonetheless.
Nice café with a cozy vibe. Tried the cappuccino, pineapple-orange drink, & cheesecake - all were really good & fresh. Great spot to relax & enjoy a treat.
A charming coffee shop in the middle of the city! As soon as you enter, you travel in time & place! it makes you wonder how fast & slow things are going! Coffee & pistachio macaroon are awesome! tbh everything is! must try
Si vous voulez goûter des vrais desserts asiatiques, c'est là. Service rapide, sympa, atmosphère parfait pour papoter mais pas pour travailler. C'est assez petite la place.
Par rapport au dessert c'est bon, ce n'est pas cher du tout. Je vous conseille de prendre le latté hojicha.
Nice cafe, tasty croissant & latte. However, i cant give 5 stars to a spot that doesnt provide a washroom even for paying customers. It is also a bit tight i think it would be better if they took away a couple tables.
