Ruby's Café Mtl is portrayed in many reviews as a welcoming, dog friendly spot where pets can dine inside, often with a dedicated dog menu, bowls, and even a small fenced area or dog park outside and sometimes a dog pool, which makes it a favorite for brunch with dogs. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as warm, cozy, and lively, with people appreciating the ambiance and the focus on pets as part of the experience. Food receives mixed notes: many praise the quality and variety for humans and pups, from french toast sticks and grilled cheese to meatballs for dogs, while some meals are described as pricey for the value or not as impressive, and a few visits report underwhelming portions or service missteps. Service is noted as both highly attentive and slow or disorganized on busy days, with stories of forgetfulness and late drinks tempered by reports of friendly staff who go the extra mile during tougher moments. The overall sentiment leans positive, especially for dog lovers seeking a place to eat with their four legged friends, with advice to book ahead, be patient at peak times, and enjoy the kid friendly and pet friendly vibe that Ruby's Café Mtl provides.
Nous visitons régulièrement Ruby Café avec nos deux bouviers bernois, & nous ne sommes jamais déçus! Nous avons pris un jus d'orange fraîchement pressé, expressos & cafés au lait, un bagel au saumon & un grill cheese chorizo - on parle ici de sandwich gourmets! Nos deux chiens ont mangé un dessert glacé pour toutous à la banane & beurre d'arachide & se sont régalés. Le service est rapide, les portions généreuses. Vous devez réserver, surtout pour le déjeuner/brunch en fin de semaine car tout est toujours réservé - pas de place pour les walk-in!
We had an amazing brunch at Ruby's café. The food was delicious & good portion. We really enjoy the ambiance, chill & clean. Our dog was really welcome to the café where she got to meet new fur friends as well, so it was perfect for her social enrichment! It can get crowded so my recommendation would be to book a table in advance. Service can be slow when crowded, just be patient, the staff is super kind!
Mar 21, 2026
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Great ambiance, location & place to take your dog. We take our Rupert here for brunches & celebrations & it is nice to find a place that is cutely decorated, good food, dog friendly & easy to park.
Great place to have brunch with your pooch.. it's not just pet friendly; it's pet-forward, pet-encouraging! All the servers were also extremely welcoming & friendly.
Was our 4th time there & every time is a pleasure. This most recent time was for their valentine's brunch & they made our pet & us feel so special. Always a good time & the food is amazing :)
We love Ruby Café. Even if we didn't have dogs, the food & atmosphere is always fun. But we especially love bringing our two pups to enjoy brunch with us. They get treated like kings & we enjoy our meals knowing they're happy. Win win!
Feb 15, 2026
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Les brunchs sont succulents. Le service est généralement bon .Je m'attends à un service meilleur ou une ambiance meilleure pour les chiens. Hier, on avait pas le droit d'approcher une table avec des chiens en entraînement. Ceci a vraiment frustré mon chien & un moment de plaisir est devenu un moment de stress?& de gestions . Il est devenu anxieux & nous n'avons pas eu du plaisir.
Nous sommes allées pour un deuxième week-end consécutif à cet endroit magnifique où tu peux amener tes bebés poilus & profiter du confort & de la complicité de tout le personnel. Le service est impeccable & attentionné. Nous y retournerons sans doute bien pour prendre un café qu'un délicieux brunch du dimanche.
We went for brunch with our dog, & the place is truly unique, with many thoughtful amenities for pets. As it was our dog's first time in a dining setting, he was a bit stressed, but the staff were absolutely wonderful, very kind & considerate. I highly recommend this spot if you want to enjoy a lovely brunch without having to leave your doggo at home.
We had the best time at Ruby Cafe for brunch. We searched for pet friendly ideas for our day visiting Montreal & found this adorable place. Highly recommend Ruby Cafe!!
Jan 12, 2026
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Ruby Dog Café is such a gem! The brunch menu was delicious, & what makes it extra special is that dogs are welcome to join you inside. The atmosphere is warm & welcoming, & the staff made us feel right at home. My pup had the best time enjoying her pup cake while I enjoyed my meal. It's rare to find a place where both people & pets are treated so well. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun & tasty brunch spot with their furry friend!
My family & I were visiting from Toronto & were so happy to find a pet friendly café so that we can enjoy brunch as a family. The restaurant is so beautiful. The staff were all very welcoming. Our pup had the best time & had his own seat. The food also did not disappoint, it was delicious! Would definitely recommend coming here. Everything was amazing!!
Sep 21, 2025
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Wonderful cafe. I passed so many times along the lachine canal without noticing it.
The food was perfect (on the terrace with our dogs). We ate at 11am, the menu was a mix between breakfast, brunch & lunch
All the items in the menu are very different & original, so it is easy to please everybody (from vegan to gluten free, from spicy to deliciously sweet).
Cute place for both humans & their furry family member! Brunch & drinks were pretty good, typical brunch dishes. The Sloppy Dog sandwich & the Morrocan Casserole were tasty. Our dog definitely loved his Woof Meat Balls. He also had his own dishware with water. It's nice to know a place like this has good food so you & your furry member can enjoy a good time together! They also have a little enclosed area out front for your pet to take a toilet break & a run.
So happy to find this dog friendly brunch place! Dogs are allowed inside. Our dog enjoyed his doggie menu while we got to enjoy our delicious brunch! Coffee drinks were great & I loved the cappucino art-paw. There is also a small fenced area by the parking lot, where our dog got to run around after his meal :) cannot wait to be back!
We visited this café nearly two months ago & absolutely loved it. The atmosphere was charming, perfect for brunch with our dog, & while the food was a bit pricey, it was well within the typical Montréal range.
Unfortunately, today's visit was a completely different experience-& not in a good way.
Despite having a reservation, we were asked by a male waiter (longer, light hair) to wait on the side while our table was being prepared. That was fine. However, the table-though empty-sat uncleaned for 15 minutes while staff attended to other guests. We patiently waited nearby, but there was no acknowledgment or update. Again, we completely understood, & we were just hanging out mingling with other dogs.
I eventually made eye contact with the same waiter… kind of wondering what was happening with the table. The waiter looked at me with a mix of contempt & irritation-like a silent'What do you want now?' It was unprofessional & completely uncalled for' -not the kind of tone or attitude you'd expect in any customer-facing setting. Surprised (& with an uncomfortable smile), I simply said,'Well… we just…?' Not even letting me finish my sentence, he responded sharply,'Ben, quoi? qu'est-ce que tu veux?' It was rude, & frankly quite shocking. We were politely waiting on the side, & we did not deserve that type of response in any way.
I reminded him that he was the one who asked us to wait for our table earlier- he just said ah! OK - still no apology or explanation. It was disappointing & honestly super disrespectful.
Eventually, another staff member showed ya the table-the same still-dirty table. A bottle of water was placed on it, but no glasses. We waited another 10 minutes before anyone took our order.
The food didn't make up for the poor service. My dish & coffee were underwhelming (though my partner did enjoy his pancakes). Our dog's order was also forgotten until we reminded them.
On a positive note, the new waitress who eventually served us was kind & clearly trying her best, which we appreciated.
Sadly, this return visit left us with a bad impression. We won't be coming back. A final note to that waiter: everyone has tough days, as I've worked many years in the restaurant business, I can very well understand a busy morning or fast paced environment…& I never make reviews like this… but this behaviour today got under my skin. Basic respect goes a long way. No one should leave a café feeling dismissed or disrespected. Very unfortunate.
Brunch très sympa dans un restaurant dog-friendly ! Les plats étaient bons, il y avait plein de chiens & une super ambiance. Ils servent aussi de la bière & il y a même un menu pour les chiens. J'y retournerai avec plaisir !
