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.
I drove two hours to visit the place at 1 p.m., just a couple of hours before closing, & even though the restaurant wasn't busy, I waited about 30 minutes with no service before ordering at the counter myself. The pancakes looked nice but were undercooked. The highlight was definitely the great ambiance & dog-friendly setting.
We did a pit stop in Montreal during a road trip with our dog, was looking for a pet friendly restaurant. Ruby cafe was the first one that popped up on Google. Loved the atmosphere. I didn't know the daycare was actually attached to restaurant so it was cool to have all their services in one building. If you haven't already, consider opening up something similar in Toronto.
Aug 11, 2025
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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!
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.
Jul 30, 2025
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Je suis venu de très loin pour ne pas louper cet établissement. Je regrette absolument pas! 🇨🇭
Le cadre & l'ambiance est incroyable ! Un paradis sur terre pour les chiens & leurs maîtres
Une belle découverte ! Service attentionné & chaleureux, on s'y sent tout de suite bien & notre chien 🐶 aussi. Mention spéciale pour les grilled cheese : fondants, savoureux, un vrai régal. À tester absolument !
Jul 22, 2025
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Comme d'habitude : excellent service, nourriture exquise, merci @ Max pour son sourire & son accueil ! Je recommande la salade aux lentilles, les french toasts sticks & bien sûr les Wood Meat Balls que Chanelle aime tant qu'on doit prendre une 2eme portion pour emporter! 💞🫶🏻🙏🏻🐶
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!
Wow an experience like no other!
My wife Sophie, our little dog Kayla, & I had a delicious breakfast, & we were all treated like royalty, Kayla included!
I highly recommend Ruby Café to all dog lovers. The vibe was amazing, the service was welcoming, & the atmosphere made us feel right at home.
Je recommande cette endroit & surtout le serveur Max wow de Best il c'est occuper de notre Bella pris de belle photo de notre famille expliquer le vin un service impeccable plus que 5 étoiles .
