Ruby's Diner Cafe Waverley

We had a lovely experience here. We ordered the almond sticky chai and an iced latte, along with the coconut chilli egg and salmon bagel, which comes with the option of toasted, plain, or seeded, a nice touch. The atmosphere was lovely, and the service was excellent, greeted with warm smiles. Unfortunately, during our visit the machine that prints messages and photos was under repair, so we’re definitely looking forward to coming back to try the coffee properly next time. For this visit, we went with iced drinks. There is plenty of street parking, but we recommend checking the parking signs carefully, we came on a Saturday and parking was 2 hours, then 30 minutes, depending on the zone. The café was quite busy around 11 am for brunch, but we were lucky to get a table straight away. Overall, a great experience and we look forward to returning. One added bonus of this place is that they make most of their own cream cheese, sauces, pickles, and hummus in-house, which really shows in the fresh, vibrant flavours. You can genuinely taste the difference. We know what we're going to order next time....We are going to try their speciality section!

What a fabulous cafe! Awesome coffee, delicious food. Big menu with something for everyone (gluten free, dairy free, vegan). New owners and friendly staff have really breathed new life in to this place. Will definitely keep stopping by every time I'm in the area.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely loving the new menu at Ruby’s Diner! I tried the coconut chilli eggs and it was such an interesting dish, full of flavour. The new management has done an amazing job – the decor feels welcoming, and the staff are friendly and attentive. A great spot to relax and enjoy delicious food, can’t wait to come back!

Had the cauliflower nourish bowl with halloumi and it was so good — healthy but still full of flavour, and a really generous portion. Also the only place I’ve seen kippers on the menu which we had to try. The owner so was lovely, checking in on us having a chat on the great lengths they had to go to, to find a supplier for said kippers and the family story behind it. There’s something for everyone here- kids menu included.

Absolutely loved my visit to Ruby’s Diner Waverley From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with that classic Ruby’s charm and genuinely friendly service that instantly makes you feel welcome. The atmosphere is relaxed, bright, and perfect for anything from a casual bite to a long catch-up. The food was excellent — fresh, generously portioned, and full of flavour. Everything arrived quickly and beautifully presented, and it’s clear there’s real care put into quality. A standout for me was the fresh juices — made in-house using only the best ingredients. You can really taste the freshness, and it’s such a great touch that sets this location apart. What truly makes Ruby’s Diner Waverley special is the staff. Warm, attentive, and upbeat without being overbearing — they genuinely elevate the whole experience. Consistently great food, amazing service, and thoughtful details throughout. Ruby’s Diner Waverley is a place you leave feeling happy and already looking forward to your next visit. Highly recommend! 🍽️✨

Best service ever !! Very nice people working and lovely atmosphere and super cool coffee!! You can print your own pictures 😍😍 And cute dogs!!

We tried naked burrito bowl, deviled eggs and naked burger today. They are all super delicious. Staffs were so nice and friendly. Very good customer service. This cafe is gonna be my fav now

Such a cute little cafe. Love the menu, all my favourites, the staff are super friendly, the owner is there, excellent coffee, could be in Melbourne :)