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USD 3 - USD 17
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Cafe, Australian
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 23 October 2022 via mobile

Nice place at the beach, next to the Bulli Caravan Park. good coffee and nice brekkie. watchfor seaguls if you are sitting outside

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 4 September 2022 via mobile

Amazing experience! Friendly staff & tasty food. Will definitely return. Worth the hours drive for Father’s Day breakfast!

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 9 December 2021 via mobile

I am a vegetarian and ordered a cheese and tomato toasted sandwich, what l got was ham cheese and tomato sandwich. So l told the waiter that l was vegetarian and l don’t eat meat, the waiter took my sandwich back to kitchen and came...back out and delivered the sandwich without ham. They didn’t cook new sandwich as it came out one or two minutes later. Wasn’t happy as l have been there plenty of times. So vegetarians beware .More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 24 March 2021

Had a delicious cappuccino. The barista today had serious skills! Love this cafe. Also, I didn’t know ham cheese and tomato toasted sandwich could taste so good :-)

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed 25 January 2021 via mobile

Waited over 30 minutes for a takeaway coffee, would have been faster to order from Uber Eats. The cafe is understaffed with the chef having to deliver food and serve tables (very hygienic).

Date of visit: January 2021
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Reviewed 21 September 2020

Breakfast for two sitting on the balcony in the sun. Very good poached eggs with bacon, and a huge “Big Breakfast”. A great place to sit back and enjoy a leisurely breakfast whilst watching the never-ending parade of joggers and cyclists do their thing. PS....Great coffee (and 3 choices of mug size)More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 8 August 2020 via mobile

Great brekky despite the pouring rain and rough seas. Friendly welcome, fantastic views and a very good bacon roll with hash browns and my wife loved her eggs Benedict. Nice coffee too, going back tomorrow!

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 26 July 2020 via mobile

My goto coffee for my walks in the morning. I have tried the other cafes along the beach walk, woonona to Bulli, hands down the beet.

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed 11 March 2020

Quick stop for lunch and we were very impressed. Fish & Chips from the blackboard menu really tasty and a good sized serving. Coffees great. Service great. We'll be back for more.

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 16 February 2020

Went to Ruby's for an afternoon drive with family. The food was filling and arrived shortly after we ordered. The staff were pleasant and the owner took interest in our group and was very friendly. Great location with ocean views. We will be back.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 2 February 2020 via mobile

Casual coffee and meals right on the coastal cycle way with beach views and cool breezes. Sit under cover or outside.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 16 January 2020 via mobile

You walk from the carpark across a little bridge to Ruby's. It's a cute beachside cafe with a wide verandah across the front. Quick service and lovely staff. Food is good and very reasonably priced.

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 15 January 2020

Black coffee was below average - that is my litmus test. View and vibe were great. It is a lovely location. Maybe the regular barista was ill.

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 13 January 2020

I visited Ruby's on Thursday 9th January with my daugher and her dog. Food was good and the service better. Great location for a cool ocean breeze while you eat. Unfortunately the view is a little obstructed.

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 7 January 2020 via mobile

When on holidays away from home it's great to catch up with friends over breakfast and Ruby's is an ideal place to enjoy a well cooked, well- presented meal. Coupled with the outlook over the beach it ticks all the boxes for atmosphere and location....Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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I just left the cafe around 2pm and I believe they will close around 4pm today
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I only just spotted your question. I am not the owner. I wrote a review of Ruby's. Given there is an outside eating area adjacent to the beach it seems ideal for two well behaved dogs. I have two dogs and would not hesitate... More
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Ruby's Cafe On Bulli Beach is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5