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.
My favourite asian café / bakery in Montreal. Every cake I've tried so far is absolutely delicious.
I'm usually not a fan of macarons, but their'fatcarons' are amazing, the flavour is very present & it lasts for more than just 1-2 bites.
My favourite cakes are the ube basque cheesecake, it's rich & creamy & tastes a lot like Ube & the matcha/strawberry cake, it's super light & not too sweet.
Their miso/mushroom focaccia is also a must for me.
Their drinks are also on point, last time I tried the matcha/lavender einspanner, it was delicious.
Also a great spot to order yourself a full cake for any occasion.
The place was nice, but it had limited seating available.
Initially, I got a seat outside, but the chair was locked with a cable & could not be moved. It made sitting a bit uncomfortable; & the outside table was a bit dusty.
However, the cake was delicious, not overly sweet; & my drink was innovative.
So delicious one of my favourite hot chocolates to date! The dark chocolate leaves such an impact!! Love love love. When I had the first sip I saw stars it was like the scene from ratatouille, simply revolutionary!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
The taste of the matcha strawberry cake was amazing! It was fresh & not too sweet! The tiramisu was super delicious! The matcha latte & coffee tasted great!
Mon avis sur ce café est mitigé. L'accueil est d'une gentillesse rare, c'était vraiment plaisant de venir s'y installer & d'y commander quelque chose. Malheureusement, j'ai été un peu déçu par les pâtisseries, notamment les macarons. J'avais sans doute des attentes un peu trop hautes, ce qui a pu influencer mon ressenti.
Cela dit, l'ensemble reste très bon, tout comme le matcha. La décoration & le cadre ne sont pas totalement à mon goût, mais peuvent tout à fait plaire à d'autres.
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!
While visiting from the U.S., I decided to take the 30 minute walk in the rain for dessert, on a whim. This place did not disappoint, & it was well worth it! The earl grey'bear'. Reminded me of fruity pebbles, without the bad stuff.
The Ube Cheesecake was exquisite! NONE of the desserts purchased were too sweet or left us with a heavy bloated feeling. We ate them too fast, before we could take a photo.
La commande était très bonne, ainsi que le service mais j'aimerais faire une petite remarque concernant la propreté, j'étais assise près de la fenêtre en face du comptoir & il y avait une tonne de poussière qui me tombait dessus, puis j'ai remarqué les contours rempli de poussière qui date c'est un peu dommage car j'ai beaucoup aimé ce que j'ai pris, j'espère que mon commentaire sera pris en considération & qu'il y aura plus d'effort coté hygiène.
