“Our menu items are named after iconic Sydney beaches, and our signature Bronte Burger (Bronte Beach) has consistently been included in iconic lists by Zagat and Thrillist of the best burgers in New York City. Everything we do, from service to design to the menu, is intended to replicate the carefree beachside living ethos we know so well.”
Little Ruby’s famous Bronte Burger is a smash hit. (Image Credit: Little Ruby’s Facebook)
Little Ruby’s is an Australian-inspired all-day cafe concept founded in New York City in 2002 by Nick Mathers, Lincoln Pilcher, Tim Sykes, and Chef Thomas Lim. Originally dubbed Ruby’s Cafe, the founders wanted to bring laid-back Sydney coastal beach culture and high-quality flat whites/coffee programs to the U.S.
“Since 2002, Little Ruby’s has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering casual, locally sourced cuisine, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program,” the Little Ruby’s website reads.
“Open for brekkie, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week, Ruby’s iconic menu features our signature bronte burger, taste-driven pasta, bowls and salads, and brunch classics like ricotta hotcakes.”
The brand expanded to multiple neighborhood locations across NYC, including Soho, East Village, Murray Hill, and the West Village. Little Ruby’s opened in out-of-state locations, including Santa Monica in California and Uptown Dallas in February 2026, under the Wish You Were Here Group.
There are now six Little Ruby’s Cafe locations, five in New York City and one in Texas serving Dallas and its visitors.
Little Ruby’s is anticipated to make its Houston debut in the Central Park Post Oak at 1990 Post Oak Blvd later this year.
(This is a developing story. As more information is made available, we will update this article. Stay tuned!)
Little Ruby’s offers bowls, salads, pastas, burgers and more for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. (Image Credit: Little Ruby’s Facebook)
