Brunch · Le Sud-Ouest
Ruby Café MTL
$$ · Moderate·Leashed only
A pet-friendly brunch restaurant inside DoggieVille MTL, a dog daycare and resort in the Sud-Ouest. Dogs sit at the table with their owners and are served a dedicated menu of meatballs, 'woof loaf', frozen yoghurt and alcohol-free dog beer; all breeds are welcome but must stay on a lead.
Why it made the list
One of the few Montreal restaurants where dogs dine indoors, with a proper dog menu rather than just a water bowl, and it stays open through winter.
Good to know before you go
Ruby Café's own FAQ confirms that dogs are welcome, that they must be leashed at all times, that all breeds are accepted if socialised, and that reservations are required. Dogs may sit at the table, and the restaurant is indoors, which is unusual in Quebec because health rules normally bar dogs from indoor dining rooms. The site does not publish opening hours, so check before travelling.
Practical notes
- Reservations are required, particularly at weekends, so book ahead rather than turning up with a dog.
- It is a full brunch restaurant rather than a drop-in café; dogs sit at the table, and the venue is a short drive from the Lachine Canal.
What is available on site
House rules and verification
The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.
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