Ruby Cafe - Hackney

This restaurant is alright. It is quite small, but cozy. The staff is young, not very attentive, and somewhat slow. It's not my top choice on Hoxton Square. We... read more This restaurant is alright. It is quite small, but cozy. The staff is young, not very attentive, and somewhat slow. It's not my top choice on Hoxton Square. We had a cold English breakfast, but lunch was better.

I had a great experience at this cafe in Hoxton Square, they serve delicious cod and mash which are my favorites. I invited my husband to dine with me today, bu... read more I had a great experience at this cafe in Hoxton Square, they serve delicious cod and mash which are my favorites. I invited my husband to dine with me today, but unfortunately, his filet had a lot of bones in it - something that I had never encountered at this restaurant before. When we complained, the chef's response was so rude that it left me feeling shocked. As a journalist who reviews food for a living, I have never experienced such unprofessional behavior from a chef. I used to be a regular customer here, but after this incident, I am not sure if I will ever return.