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.
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 😂
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 service was wonderful, the waitresses were very very nice & welcoming. All the food we ordered was fantastic, but the sweet potato fries with the jalapeno sour cream really'wowed' me! The smoothies were very good too. My dog Angus had a pupcake & some meat balls & he was ecstatic. The atmosphere was super fun, the other doggies were pleasantly friendly & my own pup got lots of love from the other people who were dining there. Amazing spot to bring the whole family. 10/10 for sure! :)
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!
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!
Nov 9, 2025
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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!
One of my favorite dining experiences! Brought my Beagle Roscoe who is 11, & he was treated like a king by the friendly staff as soon as he walked in! The dog menu is excellent & affordable. We also got the pancakes & pulled pork sandwich for us, & man those are so good too! Both dad, mom & pup all had a great lunch. Thank you Ruby Cafe!!
Super friendly staff, the place is amazing ( so many dogs , everyone is happy to be there & have fun with the puppies , the food was delicious, fair price & good quality , I'll definitely be back for more !!!
J ai pris un roulé aux raisins, cappucino & un yogourt glacé pour mon beau puppy. Nous avons adoré l'endroit & l'attention, l'acceuil des employés pour notre première visite
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!!
It's the second time I've been to Ruby Café & both times, they've offered exceptional, quality service. You can tell how much the staff love dogs! It's really sweet. Great food, both for us humans & pup approved!
