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Little Ruby's Cafe - East Village, New York, NY

Little Ruby's Cafe - East Village

4.5
4.5
122 Reviews
$30 and under
Australian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 69 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Healthy
  • Lively
Since 2003, Little Ruby’s Cafe has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering approachable all-day fare, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Little Ruby’s Cafe’s beloved menu features the signature burgers, pastas, salads and brunch classics, all served in thoughtfully designed spaces.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 9:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (646) 998-4265
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    For catering information, please email catering@rubyscafe.com.
  • Area
    Union Square
  • Cross Street
    11th St between 2nd & 3rd Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    L at 3rd Ave & 14th St stop4,5,6, at Union Sq stop4,5 at Astor Place
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 122 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Little Ruby's Cafe in East Village offers a "fantastic spot for breakfast" with "delicious food" and "excellent coffee." The ambiance is cozy and romantic, enhanced by dim lighting and candlelit tables. The brunch menu is a highlight, featuring "delectable ricotta pancakes" and "smooth coffee." Some guests find it noisy, but the attentive staff and outdoor seating options make for an enjoyable dining experience.

122 Reviews
  1. Ching

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Must eat when I visit NYC. The food is great and the servers are so nice. Must try when you are in NYC

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  2. Thomas

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my first time at Little Ruby's, and I will definitely be going back. The food was delicious and the service was friendly.

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  3. Brendan

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful lunch! Grateful for the ray of sunshine that is Aily. Finney is incredibly welcoming and gregarious. They made my day!

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  4. Maribel

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend this restaurant! We ordered the shrimp pasta and spicy vodka pasta, and both were absolutely delicious. The service was prompt, and the ambiance was incredible—dim lighting and candlelit tables created such a cozy and romantic atmosphere. I can’t wait to come back!

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  5. Grace

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They had great food and it wasn’t too expensive. It was a little bit loud because it is not the biggest restaurant.

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  6. wendy

    VIP

    Glasgow

    132 reviews

    5.0

    132 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time dining for brunch at Little Ruby’s Cafe. Everything was wonderful, from the good service to the delectable food, especially the light and melting your mouth ricotta pancakes, and the delicious coffee (smooth and not bitter). Highly recommend

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  7. sophie

    New York City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was the worst I have ever had. Say they closed at 11 but made us pay at 10:15 before even done eating and then took the glass of wine away before it was done. They cleared food without it being fished or asking. One man was the worst. Made us feel like we had to leave and he didn’t want us there. When I went to pay they took the card machine away before I could even click that I wanted a receipt and choose no receipt for me. I have been out a lot and never seen such rude and horrible service. It again was 10:15 and they close at 11!

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  8. Kate

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good was amazing, great staff but the music was way too loud. Could hear anything the person across from me was saying

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  9. Caroline

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and service - great little brunch spot.

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  10. Mekenna

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is always good and drinks came out fast, but the waitress and waiters made me feel really rushed

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FAQs

Little Ruby's Cafe - East Village offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 998-4265.

Little Ruby's Cafe - East Village is rated 4.5 stars by 122 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 69 times today

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Google Map for Little Ruby's Cafe - East Village

198 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003-5302

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    11th St between 2nd & 3rd Ave
  • Area
    Union Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 9:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    L at 3rd Ave & 14th St stop4,5,6, at Union Sq stop4,5 at Astor Place
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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