Ruby's Café Mtl
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Ruby's Café Mtl
10 am - 3 pm
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10 am - 3 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am - 3 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am - 3 pm |
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Relax at the Ruby’s Café while your puppy enjoys our facilities ... or a meal next to you!
Enjoy our brunch menu from Wednesday to Sunday with your friends, family and your precious furball.
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Sarah
One of the few dog cafés in Québec which have quality food, friendly service & a nice ambiance for fur babies.View more
Jamie
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.View more
CamilleBou-3532
1 Review
Disappointing Return - Poor Service
We came here a couple of months ago & loved the place-great vibe, pet-friendly, & decent food despite the higher price (well within the typical Montréal range). We were very eager to come back with the great first experience we had.
Unfortunately, our return visit was nothing like the first. Despite having a reservation, we were told to wait while our table (already empty but dirty) was prepped. No problem-we waited patiently nearby. But after 15 minutes with no update, I glanced toward the waiter (long light hair), & he responded with a look full of contempt, like a silent'What do you want now?'
Caught off guard, I polity asked what he meant & just for an update. He snapped back in French,'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. When I reminded him he had asked us to wait, he just shrugged it off with no apology. It was disappointing & honestly super disrespectful.
Eventually, another staff member seated us-at the same uncleaned table. We were given a bottle of water but no glasses, & it took another 10 minutes to order. I honestly wanted to leave, but since we were sitting, I did not feel comfortable doing that. My food & coffee were underwhelming (though my partner liked his pancakes), & they forgot our dog's order until we reminded them.
The only bright spot was a new waitress who seemed kind & genuinely tried her best.
I rarely leave reviews like this, especially as someone who's worked in the service industry, but this experience was frustrating & disappointing. We won't be returning. I can very well understand a busy morning or fast paced environment…but basic respect goes a long way. No one should leave a café feeling dismissed or disrespected. Very unfortunate.
Camille
Disappointing Return Visit - Poor Service
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.View more
Alexandra
This was one of the best pet friendly experiences i've had the chance to participate in. My friends, our dogs & I were so happy with our visit. The food (human & dog meal) options & drinks were so delicious. Very glad we came hungry. Everyone was so friendly & the few dogs that dressed up made us feel a bit underdressed, but we got over it pretty quick when we saw how much fun they all had. This is the best idea for a pet friendly cafe.View more
JasonVie-8094
1 Review
I am revoking my past 5-star reviews & praising comments for this business. The management has no care or empathy for their clients. They are money-hungry, rob you, & do not perform services that you pay for. I had a legitimate complaint & misunderstanding which the management did not care for, after using their services, having a gathering there with family & spending a lot of money there. They do not appreciate your business. I do not mind paying expensive fees for services, but I refuse not to provide feedback when the service is not supplied despite me paying for service anyway; they banned me & my family & refused to give future care to our dog due to a justified, legitimate complaint I made in which the owner of the business never contacted me after I requested to deal with the issue. If they cared about their clients & our dogs, they would have seen the potential business & care they could have offered our dog for the future, including a 5-star review I left, which they genuinely do not appreciate due to being banned after a dispute. Despite how awful the services were, they also automatically apply a 15 to 20 % tip without your consent. My dispute was over cake-cutting fees for bringing our cake for a birthday party for our guests, which we cut & paid 40$ for them to cut & serve when we did it ourselves. They also did not care or appreciate my comment about the staff receiving an automatic 20% tip when they did not deserve it; the tip did not match the services provided. We paid for the service & the tips anyhow; instead of leaving a negative review after giving a 5-star review of past good services offered, I verbally mentioned my concerns to management, which resulted in my family & well-behaved Dog being banned. They do not empathize with negative feedback or put themselves in their client's shoes. They also don't care for their staff if they are underpaying them so much that they must ensure a massive tip is charged. They do not deserve our money or our loyalty. I gave the business plenty of chances to work together & apologized to them for a misunderstanding about paying for fees ahead of time, but they refused to work together or see a client eye to eye. Do not let their future reply to this review fool you; I am just advising that they genuinely do not care & think twice before providing any negative comment, feedback, or even a suggestion. I am not saying that thief staff always provide bad services; I empathize with & appreciate them. The daycare & grooming services are indeed outstanding. However, I will not reward the owners who take advantage of clients & their staff. The cafe needs to work on its services. Go there for a meal with your dog or coffee. Still, I do not suggest using this venue as a party gathering as the staff is not equipped or trained to provide dedicated service to family gatherings that cater to your needs. The cafe staff & owners do not realize the investment clients make in their business & place of work by spending their money there.
Natalie
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.View more
Aziz
Only café I know of on the island of Montreal that allows dogs.View more
LESLIE
Si vous avez un chien & aimez profiter d'un bon repas dans un cadre charmant, Ruby Café MTL est le lieu à ne pas manquer! Ce restaurant véritablement pet-friendly vous accueille avec chaleur & attention, pour que vous & votre compagnon à quatre pattes passiez un moment inoubliable. Le cadre est non seulement agréable & stylé, mais la nourriture est délicieuse! Que ce soit pour un brunch, un café ou un repas complet, tout est savoureux & soigneusement préparé. Nos visites ici sont toujours une joie, & notre chien adore autant l'endroit que nous! Ruby Café MTL est bien plus qu'un simple café, c'est un lieu où humains & animaux se sentent comme à la maison. Ne manquez pas de le visiter, c'est une petite pépite pour les amoureux des animaux & de la bonne cuisine.View more
Cindy
Very cute dog cafe ! Good food ! Matcha latte was okay ! Pet friendly environment the dogs were so cute ! They even have a pool for dog to swimView more
David
We visited Ruby Café on a Sunday morning to celebrate our Yorkshire Terrier's first birthday, & it was a fantastic experience! The service was excellent, & the brunch menu, priced around $20 per person, was both reasonable & delicious. We treated our pup to a small pupcake, & they even provided a candle, which was a nice touch. The ambiance is lovely, the place is very clean, & it's clear they care about both their human & furry guests. I highly recommend this spot to other dog owners. Plus, with the Lachine Canal just across the street, it's the perfect place to take your dog for a walk after brunch. We'll definitely be back!View more
Marie
Nous y sommes allés samedi matin pour déjeuner & c'était vraiment une sortie fantastique. La nourriture était très bonne & notre chien a pu également se régaler avec les meat Balls. Les employés étaient tous vraiment formidables en particulier Max qui s'est bien amusés avec notre chien. Nous y retournerons encore & encore c'est sur & certain. Je recommande ce café sans hésitation. Merci Ruby Café de nous avoir permis de vivre un moment mémorable avec notre bébé a 4 pattes.View more
Sarah
My favourite dog cafe hands down. The food is delicious (great portion sizes too), the atmosphere is so uplifting, everyone who works there is very friendly & keeps the space clean especially considering all the adorable pups around. Each time I've gone there it's been a lovely experience.View more
Helen
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!View more
K
When the mercury hits close to 40c with humidex & thunderstorms, there's no better place to spend the day with your pooch than at a pet friendly indoor café with plentiful air conditioning! You can tell the servers love furry babies of all sizes & ages while serving delicious coffee to their humans. :)View more
R
Very pleasantly surprised! Good food options for humans & their pets. Clean & nice cafe. Definitely recommend for pet owners. We got a bowl & grilled cheese both were tasty. The espresso machine wasn't working & the server brought complimentary drip coffee.View more
Montgomery
Awesome food & atmosphere. The presentation & taste of everything we ordered (for us & our dogs) were all top-notch. The prices were very reasonable, too. It is co-located with a multi-purpose daycare for the doggies so your best friends can sit with you. This is a must visit in Montreal for all dog lovers...or anyone who likes a good cafe!View more
Catherine
My dog & our family had a wonderful time in Ruby's cafe. Food portion is big & tasty. & we had booked 1 hr swim time with my dog at Yoda splash. Such a wonderful way to spend your vacation with kids n dogsView more
Bente
The only cafe I want to bring my dogs for their special days. Always great food, someone to greet us, beautifully decorated & a boutique to purchase treats & toys for our pets. Looking forward to our next visit in October.View more
Jonathan
Ruby Cafe provides such a rare & unique experience. It was fantastic to enjoy dining out with our pup in a positive environment, & see so many people enjoying a similar experience. The food & plating is also well worth the trip.View more
Juan
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.View more
Nancy
It was delightful to have our pup be able to partake in a meal outing with us! Great Service! Healthy & tasty menu selections. I had a new item on the menu-Bailey's Crumble Parfait. Definitely recommend Ruby Cafe!View more
Mallory
A must stop if you're a dog owner in Montreal! We are from PEI & came here since we wanted to take our sheltie Goose somewhere to eat with us at least once while we were in the city. I did not expect to be blown away by this place! When we arrived, we were directed to our table & our server brought us some water - but not just us humans, they also bring a bowl of water for your dog! I have to say, I was not expecting the food at a dog-focused cafe to be anything special, but the menu items all seemed carefully crafted for a quality cuisine experience. I had a hard time deciding what to get since it all looked good, but I chose the Poche Vege Ratatouille which exceeded my expectations & was super yummy. After we ate, I ordered Goose a pup cake which he gobbled down super quick so I can only assume that was tasty as well. While we were there, he made lots of small doggy friends & had a nap or two under the bench while we ate - the booth we were at had a place to attach your leash onto as well which was great so that we didn't have to worry too much about him wandering at the wrong times. The location is also a dog hotel so we saw several dogs checking in & out of their stay, & in the lobby they also have a bunch of treats, chews, & toys available for purchase. We had a lovely experience & I can't recommend this place enough & I wish we had something similar on PEI! We love taking Goose places with us & it was really nice to feel so welcome at Ruby Cafe MTL. ❤️View more
Linda
A beautiful cafe in a quiet area. However just be prepared for a barking chorus whenever new dogs enter the cafe. The food was good & yes as others have said that it's a bit pricey at about $20+ per dish. It's not a place to really do any work as the barking dogs may be distracting. It's a great place to hang out with your dog or with your friend that has a dog. There is even a doggy pool (inground)!View more
Théo
Quelle surprise de voir qu'il s'agit d'un dog café. Nous avons eu la chance de bruncher autour de beaucoup de chiens dont 3 corgis adorables. Concernant la cuisine, bien que les plats mettent du temps à arriver nous nous sommes régalés. Le pancake est un pur délice. La sauce accompagnant les frites est aussi délicieuse. Si je retourne à Montréal je reviendrai avec plaisiView more
Oceane
Très bonne expérience au ruby café ! J'ai été avec mon chien qui a du mal avec les congénères lorsqu'il y a de la nourriture. Mais tous le monde est respectueux de l'espace de chacun. Le serveur était super pour l'approche de chaque chien. Les plats sont un peu cher je trouve, mais c'est très bon !View more
Sarah
La place est superbe, le café est beau, & les installation parfaite pour pitou, notamment les bols à disposition, ainsi que la piscine puis l'hôtel. Original & très apprécié il a même une petite boutique attenante . Le service & la nourriture au café laisse toutefois & à désirer en plus j'ai laissé 18% & le Service très très lent, il n'y avait pourtant pas beaucoup de gens & le menu vraiment pas fameux . Je n'ai pas tant aimé le brunch que j'ai prise & les pancakes avaient un goût de sel amer. 🧂 une prochaine fois peut être cela sera mieux! Mes étoiles c'est uniquement pour le service au café , j'ai pas essayer la piscine & l'hôtel!View more
Jenny
Such an adorable pet friendly cafe! The aesthetic of the cafe is so cute & their food is even better! Theres lots of customers who bring their dogs so it was fun to see all these beautiful pets. They are connected to a pet hotel, & they have a section that sells dog food, cookies & accessoriesView more
Nad
Such a special & sweet experience! If you love dogs, this is the place to go! Such a great opportunity to socialize your dog. My pup devoured the woof balls. Also, food was really good. The pup-products sold at ruby cafe are all of the highest quality.View more
Maxime
We spent a very nice moment there ! It was our first time in a dog Cafe & we will definitely come back. The service was very efficient & very friendly, the food was so nice ( specially the sloopy dog, they even have a range for dogs like dog beer & ice cream) & the atmosphere was perfect with all the dogs around. Our Husky really enjoyed the experience though & was so happy, we met other dog owners & our husky did like to have social interactions with other dogs. From the start to the finish line it has been a delightful experience 😊View more