Ruby Pancake & Ice Cream in Komiža

Ruby Pancake & Ice Cream is located on Ribarska Street, on the northern side of the old Komiža, just a few minutes' walk from the waterfront towards Gusarica. It is a small seasonal establishment that is best remembered for when one craves something sweet after swimming or dinner – a pancake with rich filling or a few scoops of ice cream to continue the seaside walk.

Ruby is not a classic pastry shop with a wide selection of cakes and pastries. The main focus is on Pancakes and Ice Cream, making the choice simple and clear. Pancakes are made to order, the fillings are generous, and they can also be taken away.

Pancakes are the main reason to visit

If visiting for the first time, it is worth trying a pancake rather than just ice cream. This is not a thin pancake with a little spread, but a substantial dessert that can easily replace a late evening sweet treat.

The selection of fillings is wide. There are classic combinations with chocolate spreads, cookies, and various sweets, as well as richer variants with multiple toppings. It is best to first check the current menu as some combinations may change during the season.

If opting for one of the richer pancakes, it is good to keep in mind that it can be quite filling. For two people who have just finished dinner, often one pancake is enough to share.

A good place for lovers of sweet combinations

Ruby will particularly appeal to those who do not just seek jam or a little chocolate with their pancake. Here, the focus is on fuller combinations, with more creams, chocolate, and toppings.

For this reason, it is advisable to ask what is included in a particular pancake before ordering. Some are much sweeter and heavier than others, so after a hearty dinner, a simpler combination is often a better choice.

This menu is especially attractive to children as they can choose between pancakes and ice cream, and the large variety of possible toppings is usually more interesting than the classic selection of a few desserts in a restaurant.

Ice cream for a walk towards Gusarica

It is not necessary to always sit down for a pancake. Ice cream is more practical when simply passing through Ribarska Street towards Gusarica or when wanting to continue walking along the sea after dinner.

It can be taken in a cone or cup, and the selection of flavors should be checked on-site as the offerings change. The scoops are large enough that it is worth assessing how much can actually be eaten before ordering multiple flavors.

For children, a cup is more practical during hot evenings, especially when the ice cream melts quickly.

A pancake to go makes sense

Ruby offers pancakes to go, which is more useful here than it sounds. The establishment is close to the sea, so dessert can be taken and enjoyed while heading towards Gusarica or finding a quieter spot along the coast.

The pancake is packaged so that it can be easily taken away and eaten a little further from the establishment. This is practical when one does not want to wait for a free table or simply wants to return to their apartment.

For pancakes with a lot of ice cream or more delicate toppings, it is still better to eat them immediately, especially during warm summer evenings.

A pleasant stop during an evening stroll

The location is one of the reasons why Ruby functions well. It is not on the busiest part of the main waterfront, but a bit further through the old Komiža, in an area that is naturally passed through towards Gusarica.

This makes it easy to incorporate into an evening walk. After dinner on the waterfront, one can walk through Ribarska Street, grab a pancake or ice cream, and continue towards the northern part of the bay.

From this part of Komiža, there is a nice view over the port and towards the opposite side of the bay, so there is no need to eat dessert confined indoors if the evening is pleasant outside.

Do not expect morning coffee and breakfast

Ruby is primarily an afternoon and evening dessert place. It is not a venue to plan for a morning breakfast before an outing.

During the season, it opens later in the day and operates in the evening, which suits it best. Opening hours may change throughout the season, so it is advisable to check the current hours on the same day for visits just before opening or closing.

The largest crowds naturally come after dinner when all of Komiža heads to the waterfront and for a stroll. For a quieter visit, it is better to stop by earlier in the evening.

Card or cash

Card payment is available, which is useful as smaller seasonal establishments on the islands may not always accept cards. However, having some cash on hand in Komiža is never a bad idea.

For larger groups, it is best to order all at once, especially if everyone wants a different pancake. Since they are made to order, one should expect a bit more waiting time during busy evenings compared to regular ice cream.

Who will Ruby appeal to the most

Ruby is a good choice for families, younger guests, and anyone who enjoys generous pancakes with plenty of toppings. It is particularly welcome after several evenings where dessert was skipped in a restaurant, and one later craves something sweet during a walk.

It should not be compared to Cukar. Cukar is visited for artisanal cakes, carob, figs, sage, and other flavors of Vis. Ruby is visited for something entirely different – large pancakes, chocolate, ice cream, and desserts that do not attempt to be light.

Gelateria Riva is a better choice when one simply wants to quickly grab a few scoops in the center. Ruby makes more sense when one really wants a pancake and is ready to turn dessert into a small evening meal.