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.
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!
A super cute cafe with Asian themed desserts, coffee, & tea. There are several small tables on one side of the cafe, which is ideal for about 2 people each but will feel a bit crowded if any more. The interior is bright with a classic vintage feel. The staff were friendly & efficient. The strawberry matcha cake & the chiffon grape were amazing! Light & not too sweet but still satisfying. Everything on the menu seems to be vegetarian. Would return to try more of the menu!
This place was always full of customers when I passed by which means I had to try it. Good thing I did because the desserts & drinks were not only tasty but also very cute (you're paying 8$ for a piece of cake but what wouldn't we do for the aesthetics). Friendly service & nice vibes!
Jan 27, 2025
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Coin petit mais efficace pour les rencontres entre les amis Cuisine très bonne surtout avec matcha my love (fraisier matcha je vous conseille de l'essayer ) Les filles sont souriante & serviable
It was a a very nice looking interior, not much space when busy but I managed to find a table. The food was very delicious, not overwhelmingly sweet, which I enjoy. I ate the brownie with the cold matcha drink with white chocolate which was very good but not much matcha flavour, but still very delicious. Overall 8/10! Will come again soon ❤️
I got a coffee & a hojicha & I will say that the coffee is good enough. It is nothing special but at least it's passable. The hojicha on the other hand was very disappointing. It's really lacking in flavour, sometimes you get a hint of tea flavour but hojicha should really not taste like this. Also expect to get very small drinks. There is nothing for me to come back for unfortunately. The location (place des arts) is very accessible & easy to find so no wonder it's so famous. It's always packed so don't expect to find anywhere to sit. At least the staff is very friendly :)
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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Super friendly workers! Amazing dessert & food. My favourite cafe in Montreal! If you're fan of sweets that are not too sweet this is the perfect spot for you!
