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

Little Ruby's Cafe - East Village

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4.7
4.7
141 Reviews
$30 and under
Australian
198 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003-5302

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2 people
19:00
Booked 81 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Healthy
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.

Additional information

  • 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 141 people are saying

Little Ruby's Cafe - East Village reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Little Ruby's Cafe - East Village is celebrated for its "delicious fresh food" and "friendly staff." It's a "hip, fun" spot with "great atmosphere" perfect for brunch. While some find it crowded and noisy, many praise the "excellent coffee" and "amazing service." Reservations are recommended for this popular hangout.
141 Reviews
  1. claire

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Rushed out after spending $90 on dinner. I understand they have a lot of guests and clientele, but feels out of line. We were in the restaurant maybe 1 hour total. The minute our check came they wanted us out

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  2. Tate VIP

    Denver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The friendliest staff, most chill Sunday morning vibes, and delicious fresh food. I love Ruby’s!!! It’s a weekly must.

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  3. donald VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The and service were excellent. My wife and I would definitely come back.

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  4. Moira

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and cocktails served by an attentive waiter.

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  5. Jenny VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect Sunday morning brunch with friends. Appreciated the warm hospitality on a busy morning

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  6. Noah

    New York City6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Tiny tables fitted in maximum level. You almost ear should to should with next table. So that they can make more money for this average quality food and service. It was my first and last time here. Never again

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  7. Travis

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great meal - great service. will definitely come here again.

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  8. emma

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have an amazing time when I come here. Love it so much.

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  9. Shantal

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been here twice and it’s a go too for sure. For 3 people we got waters, a coke, 2 orders of fries, a burger, a shrimp pasta, and a fried rice bowl. It came out to $80. For 2 people we ordered and order of fries, Brussel sprouts with a side of shrimp, shrimp pasta, a coke and a beer. It came out to $77. Everything was good and came fast. Waiters kept checking on us and were super nice. We also had a reservation for 4:30 and got seated at 4:25. I highly recommend going here.

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  10. anandymus

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is fantastic. Service is above and beyond. They were so incredibly nice to my wife, myself and my 4 year old daughter. Prices are very reasonable for the type of place that this is. It’s hip, fun and has a great atmosphere overall. Highly recommend.

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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 4.7 stars by 141 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
19:00
Booked 81 times today
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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 09:00–23:00
  • 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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