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.
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!
I brought my dog on his last day before I had to euthanize him a few hours later. I just wanted to give him one final special morning, & I truly couldn't have chosen a better place.
Tatiana is such a beautiful soul. The way she treated me during one of the hardest moments of my life honestly brought tears to my eyes. Her kindness felt so genuine & human. The staff were also incredibly sweet, you can tell this isn't just a business, it's a place built with real love for dogs & their owners.
The food was amazing, & I ordered one of everything on the dog menu so Armani could finally try it all since he had been on a strict diet due to his epilepsy.
I love, love, love this place & everything it stands for. I just wish I had found it sooner so Armani & I could have made more memories there. Even so, it gave us the most peaceful, meaningful last morning together, & I will always be grateful for that. 🤍🕊?
Mar 3, 2026
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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!
I went there with my dog for the first time & i was pleased. Food is good, service also. They even have a small dog park outside for your furry friend to run & play
Endroit avec un service clientele hors pair & la nourriture est vraiment haut de gamme avec un rapport qualité prix hors concurrence.
Les jus sont rous simplement magiques .
Endroit a decouvrir !
Superbe endroit très chaleureux & service exceptionnel, merci à toute l'équipe !!
Je recommande fortement évidemment!
Un client plus que satisfait!
Younès
Feb 1, 2026
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Le service était au ralenti mais je comprends: vous êtes victime de votre succès. Les plats sont délicieux & bien présentés. J'adore que le menu inclut des choix de plats & desserts pour les chiens. Le mien a mangé 2 bols de meat balls!
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.
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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.
Doggyville honestly left a permanent mark on my heart.
I came here with my dog Bolt on what ended up being one of the hardest days of my life. It was his last day with me before being rehomed. I didn't walk in announcing that, & I didn't want sympathy or awkwardness. Somehow, without needing an explanation, the staff handled everything with so much warmth & humanity that it still blows my mind.
Every single person there was incredible. The manager, the host, the waitresses, & even the pet boutique cashiers. Not one weak interaction. They were patient, gentle, accommodating, & genuinely compassionate. They gave Bolt extra attention, extra love, & even thoughtful little presents. It wasn't performative or forced. It felt real. On a day where I was barely holding it together, that kind of care mattered more than they'll ever know.
Bolt was never a difficult dog. He was calm, gentle, easy, & loyal to his core. He gave nothing but love, & Doggyville treated him exactly the way he deserved to be treated. Like he mattered. Like he was special. Like he wasn't just'a dog.'
& I have to talk about the food, because I went in with very low expectations. I fully assumed the food would be bad or gimmicky because it's a dog café. I was completely wrong. The food was genuinely amazing. Like actually good. The kind of place you'd come to even without a dog. I left feeling mad at myself for not discovering this place sooner & not making more memories here with Bolt.
This isn't just a dog café or restaurant. It's a place with real heart behind it. Doggyville will forever be tied to one of the most painful, emotional days of my life, & because of how they handled it, it's tied to gratitude too.
Thank you for being so kind to Bolt. & thank you for being kind to me when I really needed it.
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.
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!!
