Ruff Café

Mount Venus Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 F9C4, Ireland
+353 1 567 4840
$$$ Cafe
(73 Reviews)
Price Range €10–20

Welcome to Ruff Café, an enchanting haven nestled on Mount Venus Rd in Rathfarnham, Dublin. This delightful café is not just another place to grab a quick bite; it’s a community-focused gem that brings four-legged friends and their humans together in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

As you step inside, the friendly ambiance instantly envelops you. The staff greet you with genuine smiles and a hospitable spirit that sets the tone for a relaxing visit. But what truly sets Ruff Café apart is its commitment to exceptional, quality offerings. Customers rave about their standout toasties, which are hailed as the best in town. Imagine crispy, golden bread encasing a melty, flavorful filling – a perfect companion to their expertly brewed coffees that possess the ideal balance of richness and warmth.

While the menu boasts a variety of enticing options, one particular highlight is the chicken Sambo, a must-try for anyone in search of comfort food with a twist. It's hearty, delicious, and served with a generous side of care. The café also caters to your canine companions, ensuring that both you and your pet can enjoy your time together. With a cozy outdoor space perfect for mingling, it’s a lovely spot to kick back and soak in the local flavors while your pup enjoys their own special treats, like a puppuccino and pupcake, as offered to Cheddar, the lucky birthday dog who recently celebrated at Ruff Café.

Even on a wet day, the resilient staff ensure a dry area for patrons and their pets, making it a go-to destination regardless of the weather. Local customer Claire praises the café for not only serving the finest coffees but for fostering a vibrant community atmosphere that welcomes regular visits from both people and dogs alike. This sentiment is echoed in the reviews, where visitors take time to mention the staff’s warmth and enthusiasm, enhancing the café's charm and appeal.

Moreover, Ruff Café isn't just about enjoying good food; your visit contributes to the DSPCA, adding a layer of purpose to your experience. This unique offering resonates with many patrons who appreciate dining that gives back to the community and supports animal welfare.

If you’re looking for a café that offers not just delicious food and drinks but also a heartwarming experience, look no further than Ruff Café. This is more than just a dining establishment; it’s a place where joy, connection, and love for animals thrive. Bring your friends, bring your dog, and prepare to indulge in what could very well become your new favorite café in Dublin.

Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free parking lot
Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Openings Hours

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Wednesday

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Thursday

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Friday

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Sunday

10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

73 Reviews
Liz Greene

07 Sep 2025

We recently had the good fortune to enjoy an hour relaxing at Ruff Café. Hands down, they make the best toasties we've ordered out and about in I don't know how long. The friendly staff make great coffees also. Everything served indicates that lovely little bit of extra attention to detail. It's a wonderful relaxing spot and you get to contribute something to the DSPCA.

Enda

31 Aug 2025

Visited here for the first time today. Really nice spot. Lovely food (had the chicken Sambo), lovely coffee, and lovely staff. Just one suggestion for the owners - add some heaters outside. Would make a huge difference. Good luck for the future.

Claire

31 Aug 2025

Ruff Cafe may just be my favourite place to visit, and of course they do the nicest coffees. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming when I visit and they’re always up for a chat and a laugh. Calypso is always around for a bucket of pets and a cuddle too, so I even get my dog fix when I visit too! I absolutely love everything about this place and all the hard work that they’ve put into to place to make such a welcoming environment.

Zeinab Dirani

31 Jul 2025

Very nice place and it is dog friendly. There is a space to have fun with the dogs. The food is exceptional and the scenes are different level of great. Great gem

susan histon

14 Jun 2025

Birthday Treat for our Dog Cheddar! We drove out to celebrate our dogs 3rd birthday and we were not disappointed! Even though it was a wet day we found a dry area and enjoyed two coffees while Cheddar had a puppacino, a pupcake with peanut butter & two biscuits! They even gave us a birthday hat. The staff were really nice and friendly too - thank you guys!

John Kelly

14 Jun 2025

Lovely little cafe with very nice staff. It's perfect for grabbing a hot or cold drink and snack with your furry buddy and the outdoor seating is lovely on a nice day.

M L

11 Jun 2025

We found our new favourite coffee place to visit definitely worth the 40 minute drive out - we find it really hard to find places that allow dogs, so it was really nice to chill out, have coffee and admire the views - they are stunning. There is also a dog run right in front of the cafe area (like a little crèche) where you can watch the dog safely. Water and dog cakes too. There is also a walk track around to go walking afterwards where you can see horses, and sheep. Therapeutic. Really nice and will definitely be back

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