Ruby's Café Mtl is described as a warm, dog-friendly brunch spot in Montreal where the dog-centered concept and friendly, lively vibes are as appealing as the food; human and dog menus, with items like meatballs and pupcakes, are praised for quality and presentation, and the setting is bright, casual and welcoming. Reservations are often recommended, especially for weekend brunch, as the venue can fill up quickly, and staff are noted for kindness and attentiveness. Patrons appreciate the chance to socialize their dogs and meet other pet lovers, sometimes with a small outdoor area or dog-friendly spaces, while a few reviews note slower service during peak times or occasional miscommunications. Overall, the experience remains positive and many plan to return for the food and dog-friendly ambiance.
Such a fun experience 🥹🥹🥹 seeing one of the dogs celebrate their birthday was so wholesome. My pup devoured her 2 meatballs in a second , however she didn't like the beer. Tasted some myself, I understandably agree with her taste 😂
If you are looking for an experience with attentive staff, good food & a beautiful historical building , this is where you want to be. I'm a recurring patron & the dogs love the atmosphere & their special menu, they recommend the meatballs.
Mar 24, 2026
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I love bringing my dog to Ruby Café. The service is always nice - though a little on the slow side. They bring water bowls for the dogs & have the cutest menu for our furbabies, including cupcakes, meatballs, etc. The food for us humans is average (I've been at least 5 times & tried different dishes) but I don't go for myself, I go for my pup! Their cappucinos are good & the french toast sticks are worth trying.
The place is gorgeous with high ceilings, exposed brick & great sunlight! & on the food front - we had the ricotta pancakes & avocado toast with poached eggs & both were delicious! Most importantly, my anxious dog loosened up after a while & devoured his meatballs & the ricotta pancake :). We will be back!
During patio season, our pup is right there with us, but come winter there are so few options to bring him along for indoor restaurant meals… Ruby's really makes you wonder what the big deal with allowing dogs. This place is clean, chill & quiet (when we were there anyway), & super enjoyable!!
The food was great & our pup was thrilled that we ordered him the meatballs.
We were only in town for a few hrs, to pick something up, & Ruby Café was a highlight on that winter day.
The staff was friendly & accommodating. It really felt like they enjoy working there. My partner & I went with our dog who was a little nervous & one of the waitresses there knelt down & made him feel welcomed petting our dog & chatting with us about him. The food was really good, we got the french toast sticks. We got two orders of meatballs for our pup, & a cupcake. He really enjoyed those! The place was decorated for the holidays, it looked really nice & homey! I recommend this place, all the lil doggos seemed to enjoy their time there, including mine who got to socialize. I enjoyed watching the dogs interact with each other, it was such a wholesome time!
I had been wanting to try Ruby Café with my dog for a while & it did not disappoint. Such a lovely place for brunch. The lemon ricotta pancakes were amazing & my dog loved the meatballs. He even got a little cupcake for his birthday on the house. Staff were lovely.
Jan 27, 2025
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This place is a paradise for dogs! I'm shocked that more cities don't have a place like Ruby Cafe. Not only was the human food delicious but our pup loves the meatballs for dogs. My boyfriend liked his cappuccino but the matcha latte was too watered down for my liking. It's great to finally have a restaurant where your dog can sit next to you especially during the hot summers. We even made friends with the table next to us & they bought our little guy a pup cake!
The food was delicious & the portions are big. My dog loved the meatballs from the dog menu, I had to order a second one. Love the fact that you can enjoy a cafe with your dog. They even get their own water bowl. Everything has been very thought & planned when designing the place.
Food was excellent, the staff was very friendly, we had a problem with the table they had assigned to us which was too small & the manager ended up giving us another table with plenty of space. We went for our dog's bday & she had the best time. She was so excited. They even brought us a pup cake with a candle so we could celebrate her. The dog menu was great, my dog had the meatballs & she loved it ! As for us hoomans, I'll say it again, the food was SO GOOD! It was a great experience we will surely go back.
Jun 24, 2024
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My partner & I loved this place!! The food was excellent & the service wonderful! Even our pup loved the meatballs & getting to meet so many new four legged friends! Highly recommend!!
This is hands down the best pet-friendly restaurant we have ever been to. We like taking our dogs on vacation with us, & seeing them happy (with a plate of meatballs & meatloaf that they gave two non-opposable thumbs up) makes us happy. We came here 2 days in a row on our stay in Montreal & everything was perfect!
Best place to go with your puppy. The atmosphere is amazing & the food is delicious. Loved it so much that I will keep going & will definitely bring friends. The staff is great, they even bring water bowls for the pups. My pup loves the doggie meatballs. Thank you Ruby Cafe. See you soon
We had an amazing brunch at Ruby Cafe with our puppies. The vibe is awesome & the food matched the atmosphere. We had the smiley breakfast, smoked salmon bagel & French sticks & our puppies loved the meatballs & pup cake. Service was also friendly & attentive. There is even a fenced in area to take your dog after to run & play. This is a great concept & we can't wait to return!
Jul 17, 2023
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It's about the only place I know of where you can dine with your dog, inside the restaurant. Which is particularly brilliant during winter. The food is great & always beautifully arranged. Bonus options in the menu for dogs (loaf, meatballs, cakes & more). The staff is always very nice.
First time at Ruby Cafe & I was very impressed. So much fun to have brunch with our fur babies. The food & cappuccino were really good. My dog loved the meatballs!! Cannot wait to go back.
Had brunch at Ruby Café with my daughter & our 8 yr old Portuguese Water dog. Very pleasant ambiance, clean & nice decor. My meal was delicious (I had ''The Poché'') & my daughter really enjoyed her's too (The Smiley breakfast). & the mokaccino was the yummiest I ever had (very sweet)!. Fun to see all the happy dogs around us & dogs saying hello to each other before sitting at their table... Our Niky had the Woof Meatballs & was very satisfied!
I live on the South shore of Mtl so it was a 35 min drive, but I will be back for sure!!!
