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Pastel Rita is described as a cute cafe with a bright inviting atmosphere and stylish décor, where people enjoy tasty coffee, matcha drinks, and refreshing beverages along with friendly service and a neighborhood vibe; several reviews praise the quality of coffee and food, the variety of drinks including matcha and vanilla syrups, and the welcoming ambiance, while others mention issues such as heat from sunlit windows without blinds, uncertain AC, and music that can be loud for a relaxed mood; some customers note pricing as high for the portion size, and a few critique items like a chai latte that had no actual tea and a lemonade that tasted bland; a bathroom odor is cited as a notable downside by one reviewer, while many also highlight inspiring design, good croissants and sandwiches, and willingness to accommodate dietary needs like gluten intolerance; overall Pastel Rita seems to deliver a charming colorful cafe experience with strong drink quality and friendly service, though comfort, acoustics, and some menu items could be improved for consistency.
The food is good & great quality, the prices are reasonable, but the service is too long for takeout. A simple sandwich may take up to 15 minutes - if no one is ahead if you. It's a nice space, the customer service is good, but don't go in a hurry.
Feb 24, 2026
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Clairement mon café préféré dans le Mile End !!
Il a l'air assez populaire car il y a souvent du monde, mais il y a beaucoup d'espace pour tous les acceuillir.
Le café est bon, les cookies aussi. Le personnel est agréable & rapide.
Very cute little spot. I stopped here on a hot sunny day while on an epic walk around the city, needing something cold to drink as a refreshment. I ordered an absolutely delicious fizzy berry thing in a can, which the bar staff served to me on the rocks in a lovely little tumbler. Enjoyed the vibe, the music & the sunshine.
Minus one star only because the ceiling fans were going at full speed but there were no blinds or shades on any of the untinted windows, so basically everyone was melting in there & possibly getting sunburned like little ants under a magnifying glass… no idea if they have AC or not but highly recommend that the owners consider installing shades before summer really gets going.
Oct 21, 2025
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L'endroit est beau .
J'ai commandé un matcha avec sirop de vanille à emporter aujourd'hui, mais en le goûtant après être partie, j'ai remarqué qu'il ne contenait pas du tout de sirop de vanille seulement le goût du matcha … je suis vraiment déçu
Assez déçu
J'ai trouvé ça assez cher pour la quantité.
Mais c'était bon.
Le lieu est joliment décoré mais l'entretien laisse à désirer.
Il y a une bonne ambiance mais la musique est beaucoup trop forte. C'est pas un club! On s'entend pas en plein dimanche aprem...
Jun 29, 2025
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Okay just mostly coming on here to warn my fellow non-coffee drinkers that they have a terrible chai latte. Looks super cute, but there was no actual tea in it. It was just steamed milk.
Crazy about this place - great colours, vibe, food, staff - but two stars bc the bathroom smells like a horrible outhouse. Happy to reevaluate review once they fix this problem!
