Where Community Meets Comfort

Homemade pastries, warm meals, and friendly faces.

About Ruth & Dean

In the heart of Oak Bay, Ruth & Dean is where locals come to enjoy good coffee, fresh food, and each other’s company. Owned by Susannah Bryan, Ruth & Dean offers a range of brunch and lunch options, cakes, coffee and pastries, ready for dine-in or takeout. With every dish made fresh, we focus on simple, delicious flavours.

We’re proud to serve Monogram Coffee, a Canadian favourite, alongside a daily selection of pastries and cake by the slice. Known for our sweets and our dynamic menu, Ruth & Dean is a comfortable spot to catch up, relax, and feel at home.

Cakes Made Daily

Freshly baked cakes, available daily by the slice or as a whole—explore our rotating flavours and take home a Ruth & Dean favourite.