Our Ruby Girl

Our Ruby Girl is a community-minded brunch cafe on Ley Street in Como, and it makes a genuine point of welcoming dogs rather than just tolerating them. The draw is a relaxed alfresco strip out the front where you can settle in over coffee with the dog beside you.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor and footpath seating at the front. The kitchen and indoor dining stay people-only, which is standard for a cafe. Staff are warm with dogs and happy to make a fuss, though it is worth bringing your own water bowl in case the day is busy.

Good to know. It runs as a breakfast, brunch and lunch spot with quality coffee, and it rates well with locals (4.6 across nearly 700 reviews). Reviewers single out the acai bowls, gnocchi and sausage rolls, with vegan options on the menu. Weekends draw a crowd, so the outdoor tables fill fast.

Getting there. Find it at 2/61 Ley Street, on a local shopping strip with street parking out front. It is an easy walk from the surrounding Como streets if you are already out with the dog.

Nearby with the dogs. McDougall Park is a short stroll for a longer walk, and the Como foreshore paths along the Swan River are a few minutes away by car for a proper riverside leg-stretch.

Sources

• Our Ruby Girl · ourrubygirl.com
• Our Ruby Girl - pet friendly post · facebook.com

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