Little Ruby's Cafe - East Village

Name: Little Ruby's Cafe - East Village
Address: 198 E 11th St, New York, NY, United States, 10003-5302
Telephone: (646) 998-4265
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

Visa Dining Collection

4.7 (157)

$30 and under

Australian

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

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2 people

Jun 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 137 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch
Charming

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

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
Website
https://www.rubyscafe.com/location/east-village/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
For catering information, please email catering@rubyscafe.com.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
198 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003-5302
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 157 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

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Little Ruby's Cafe - East Village offers "delicious food" and "excellent service" in a lively atmosphere. Customers appreciate the "friendly staff" and "great vibes." While it's popular and can be noisy, reservations help avoid waits. The menu features "fantastic breakfast" options and "healthy, tasty" dishes. A must-try spot in NYC!

157 Reviews

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Tammy
Philadelphia County6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
it was a perfect little moment in time. we sat outside and felt like part of the treelined street in the neighborhood. service was great, food and beverages were great. we had butterfly lavender lemonade, calamari, spicy vodka pasta, burger and fries, and sticky date pudding. loved every second of the experience.
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Tania
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
3.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Never waited for food so long but it was delicious. Don't go if your time is limited.
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Nicole VIP
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Amazing egg burrito and banana bread - very friendly staff!
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Agos
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great! Went for lunch with my friends and we had a great time. The service was really good— we will be visiting again!
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Elaine
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Too much salt in the dish I had. Couldn’t eat the pasta.
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Amy VIP
Hawaii53 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always so delicious. The staff is always welcoming.
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Sidney VIP
New York City131 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good pastas, reasonable prices; but quite noisy. Then, again, it was a Saturday night and - good for Ruby - crowded.
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Caroline
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food always excellent and service people are extremely friendly!
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Astrid
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
2nd time there in a month with my gf and we really love the service, food and the place itself. We’ll be back soon :)
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Laura VIP
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, service was quick and courteous. Would definitely go again.
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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 157 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 137 times today

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.rubyscafe.com/location/east-village/
Phone number
(646) 998-4265
Catering
For catering information, please email catering@rubyscafe.com.

Little Ruby's Cafe - East Village

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What 157 people are saying

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Review summary

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