Little Ruby's SoHo
Restaurant · Nolita
219 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012
Highlights
Aussie cafe with burgers, pasta, salads, and brunch classics
Aussie cafe with burgers, pasta, salads, and brunch classics
"Pass by Ruby’s at 7pm on a Wednesday, or 10am on a Saturday, or 1pm on a Wednesday, and you will be able to see one thing: the people like it here. This small little place on Mulberry just a few steps down from Rubirosa is typically packed with people, both inside and overflowing onto the sidewalk as they wait for their spot at one of the (very few) tables. But unlike a lot of other Australian cafes serving avocado toast to people lining up to take pictures of it, Ruby’s isn’t new. In fact, it’s been around for a long time - since 2003. The good news is it’s still going strong today, with a great menu of salads, burgers, sandwiches, pastas, and fish. Come here when you need a breakfast, lunch, or dinner that checks off any or all of the following boxes: affordable, kind of healthy, not healthy, super cute, and super casual. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE" - Katherine Lewin
"If you’re looking for a spot where you can eat a salad with a friend and get out for under $20, Ruby’s is there for you. No matter when you stop by, this Australian cafe will probably be busy, and you’ll probably have to sit next to a few people arguing about whether Emma Chamberlain or Mark Boutilier is better dressed, but it’s inexpensive and reliable. The menu here has everything from grain bowls to pasta, but we usually just go with one of the chicken sandwiches." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, will hartman, neha talreja, willa moore, sonal shah
"If you’re looking for a spot where you can eat a salad with a friend and get out for under $20, Ruby’s is there for you. No matter when you stop by, this Australian cafe will probably be busy, and you’ll probably have to sit next to a few people arguing about whether Emma Chamberlain or Mark Boutilier is better dressed, but it’s inexpensive and reliable. The menu here has everything from grain bowls to pasta, but we usually just go with one of the chicken sandwiches." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, will hartman, neha talreja, willa moore, sonal shah
"If you ever see 30 people wearing workout clothes on a sidewalk in Nolita, it can only mean one of two things. The first is a spin class just got out. The second is that they’re waiting for a table at Ruby’s Cafe. This is a casual spot where people eat grain bowls and ricotta pancakes while possibly pondering things like auras, side hustles, and fashion sports goggles that NBA players sometimes wear. To avoid the line, put your name in before running with a friend in the area." - hannah albertine
"Ruby’s is a go-to place in Nolita for a quick, affordable meal, and it attracts a lot of young people. Many of these people will be wearing clothes they really can’t afford, but it’s also acceptable to come here looking like you just left a spin class. Ruby’s serves things like burgers, pastas, and salads, and it’s a good alternative to a place like Westville, if that’s what you’re looking for. Which, let’s face it, you probably are." - bryan kim, hillary reinsberg, matt tervooren
