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

Little Ruby's Cafe - East Village

4.6
4.6
107 Reviews
$30 and under
Australian

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 135 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 107 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Little Ruby's Cafe in East Village offers "amazing food" with standout shrimp salad and pasta dishes. The lively atmosphere is perfect for social dining, though it can be "very loud" at times. The attentive staff and delicious brunch options add to its appeal, making it a "fabulous" spot for casual outings.
107 Reviews
  1. Hayley

    VIP

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything felt very rushed , we were in and out with 45 mins because they literally made us pay while we were still eating. Food was good but nothing to write home about, quite like warm

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  2. Gail

    New York City

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We had an early reservation before going to a show. The place was empty and they wouldn’t seat us until whole party had arrived, which was within 5-10 minutes… Served wine that had gone bad, side plates were stuck together (dirty!?!) getting the servers attention was an endeavor. Food was ok but service was awful.

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  3. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was totally fine. Service sucked. Cold, impersonal, and glib. We were there just one hour. They clearly needed the table so they made no secret to push us out. We’ve been to restaurants where they tell you at the beginning we have 90 minutes. This place didn’t. Instead, they just clear our plates the moment the last bite went in. One of our party was still eating their fries and they removed it right from under him. Highly NOT recommended

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  4. Alfred

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was attentive and definitely made herself approachable and helpful

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  5. Julia

    London

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The avo toast was tasty, but the bread is honestly ridiculously small, especially for the price. Most cafes will do large slices of sourdough,so this didn't compare. Very noisy indoors too.

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  6. Ivy

    VIP

    New York City

    70 reviews

    4.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The biggest issue was the noise level. There is no soundproofing so everyone is screaming over the music. Food was good, portions not large.
    Little Ruby's Cafe - East VillageResponded on November 17, 2024
    Hey Ivy!!! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the food! We appreciate your feedback about the noise level and we'll certainly take it into consideration. We're always striving to provide the best dining experience for our guests. We hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Jayden

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is great! It isn't an open bar so you have to choose the cocktails on the menu but other than that we had a great time! We also had an extra person join our large party and they were able to accommodate us with no issue.

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  8. Angel

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    There is a variety of options, pasta are great, love the Spicy Vodka pasta
    Little Ruby's Cafe - East VillageResponded on November 17, 2024
    Thanks for the review, Angel! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Spicy Vodka. We hope to see you again soon.

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  9. Yuliya

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Breakfast burrito was delicious. A bit on the small side but the combo of ingredients was well balanced and flavorful. The cappuccino was fantastic as well, really good espresso used. Honestly one of the best cappuccinos I’ve have in a while. Nice ambiance too, but a bit on the loud side with the music.
    Little Ruby's Cafe - East VillageResponded on November 17, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, Yuliya! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your breakfast burrito. Its our newest menu item! We appreciate your feedback about the loudness and will look into it. We're glad you appreciated the ambiance and we hope to serve you again soon. Cheers!

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  10. Phil

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food Fast service Sat outside and was much quieter

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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 4.6 stars by 107 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 135 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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