Dog Friendly Restaurants Near IOW Airport

Backpocket Brewing serves a wide range of flavorful Iowa-brewed craft beer in a modern and open atmosphere that offers dog-friendly outside seating on their spacious patio. Patrons can choose from 18 taps of traditional and experimental brews before digging into a hearty food menu that includes charcuterie, salads, dips, brick oven specialty pizza, and for dessert, tiramisu and root beer floats.

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom in Iowa City, IA is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious brews and eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly tables on their covered outdoor patio, which includes heaters. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the flash-fried cauliflower followed by pollo chipotle tacos or a banh mi sandwich. Note that four-legged guests will have to wait outside while you go in to order.

Pullman Bar and Diner dishes out Midwestern diner fare with a twist, cocktails, craft brews, and more in an authentic diner space. Bring Fido along to six dog-friendly outdoor tables and choose from menu options including avocado toast, smoothie bowls, cubano sandwiches, a BLT salad, shrimp and grits, local veggie succotash, and more! Pullman Bar and Diner is open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 8am to 10:30pm, and Sunday from 8am to 9pm.

Voted the Best Italian Restaurant in Johnson County by readers of the Iowa City Press-Citizen, Basta is an upscale pizzeria and ristorante serving up modern Italian cuisine, Napoli-style pizza, and plenty of wine by the bottle or glass just a block away from the Old Capitol. Bring Fido along to several dog-friendly outdoor tables and start out with dates hand-stuffed with Italian sausage and topped with pancetta, Gorgonzola, and Calabrian chile tomato sauce, then go for a Hanger Steak or Margherita pizza. Pasta specials include Crab Spaghetti and Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli. Basta is open seven days a week from 11:00am to 10:00pm.

Press Coffee Company is a simple pet-friendly coffee house serving up French-pressed coffee, plus tea, espresso, smoothies and baked goods in Iowa City, IA! Donuts from Daylight Donuts are available on Saturdays and Sundays. Fido is welcome at their outdoor tables, and water bowls are provided outside! Bring him along for a signature French press, or go for an espresso drink.

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Bluebird Diner is a hearty cafe serving up Midwestern soul food like Corned Beef Hash and Eggs, The El Lobo Burger topped with chili verde and melted pepper jack cheese, and Honey-Chipotle Glazed Pork Chops. Bring Fido along to the handful of pet-friendly outdoor tables for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Start your day off with Steak and Eggs, or stop by for a burger at lunchtime. Try the signature Bluebird Noodles for dinner: linguine with marinara or alfredo and garlic bread. Coffee, wine, and beer are available as well, including a house-brewed Bluebird Bitter beer. Bluebird Diner is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 9:00pm and Sunday from 7:00am to 8:00pm.

Bread Garden Market and Bakery in Iowa City is a grocery store with a hot bar serving up specials like chicken tenders, Italian sausage pasta bake, and Asian meatballs, plus plenty of pet-friendly patio seating! Try light fare, Fried Chicken, and Scalloped Corn, grab a bottle of wine from inside the store, and enjoy on the patio with three dog-friendly tables! Bread Garden Market and Bakery is open seven days a week from 6:30am to 10:00pm.

BlackStone is a dog-friendly American restaurant serving delicious food in a contemporary setting in Iowa City, IA. Fido is welcome to join you at table on the outside patio. BlackStone have a full service bar so enjoy a draft beer, martini, or glass of wine when stopping by for lunch or dinner. Each weekday from 3-6pm Blackstone holds a discounted Whiskey pour, and with over 150 different bottles on site, your tastebuds will be spoiled for choice.

Inspired by European travels and sourced by local Iowan farmers, One Twenty Six is a French-influenced bistro serving up classics like the Natural Beef Hanger Steak and Butternut Squash in Phyllo. Fido is welcome at the dog-friendly outdoor seating area! Bring him along and try Maryland Crabcakes to start, then go for Etouffe, Chicken Bourgogne, or Gnocchi with Blue Crab. Make sure to order a bottle of wine to pair with your meal! One Twenty Six is open in Iowa City from 11:00am to 2:00pm for lunch Monday through Saturday and 5:00 to 9:30pm for dinner.

Shakespeare's Pub and Grill is a dog-friendly tavern in Iowa City, IA. With menus for everything from breakfast to late-night snacks, you're sure to find something to hit the spot at almost any time of day. Stop in for dinner and enjoy a hearty sandwich or burger like the Southwest Chicken Philly. Or, swing by after a night on the town and finish your evening with a plate of wings and a basket of Wisconsin Cheese Nuggets. Leashed dogs are allowed at outside tables, and be sure to order them the barkuterie board from their dog menu.

Stop by Deluxe Iowa, a dog-friendly dessert bakery, for sweet treats like cakes, cupcakes, bars, tarts, pies, petit fours, cookies, and French vienoisserie. Fido is welcome at two outdoor tables! Try the signature Doughnut Croissant or Carrot Cupcakes. Deluxe Iowa is open in Iowa City Tuesday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:30pm and Saturday from 7:30am to 3:00pm.

St. Burch Tavern is a pet-friendly restaurant in downtown Iowa City, IA. Take advantage of their outdoor patio, where Fido will be brought a bowl of water and be lavished with attention. Their menu features fish and chips, a buffalo chicken burrito, a lobster sandwich, and truffle fries. Gluten-free options are also available.

Bring Fido to sit outside with you on the dog-friendly patio at Micky's Irish Pub in Iowa City, IA. This eatery offers classic pub-style food and drink options for lunch, dinner and weekend breakfast. Their menu includes starters, soups, salads, burgers, tacos, sandwiches and more. Pair your meal with a beer, seltzer or specialty cocktail.

Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor, pet-friendly patio at Tribute Eatery & Bar in Coralville, IA. Enjoy menu items like artichoke dip, a crispy chicken club, fish and chips, steak, and more. They also serve a brunch menu, as well as cocktails, wine, beer, mocktails and coffee.

Located in Iowa City, IA, 2 Dogs Pub is a pet-friendly restaurant where Fido can join you at an outdoor picnic table on their shaded patio. The menu features wings, wraps, burgers and more.

Nodo is a trendy sandwich shop in Iowa City dishing out hearty specials, wraps, salads, and sandwiches like the Hoisin Beef Wrap with roast beef, julienned carrots, red peppers, and caramelized red onions, the Cajun Salmon Melt on grilled sourdough with salmon salad, cheddar cheese, pepper jack, and tomatoes, and the vegetarian Mushroom Sandwich. Bring Fido along to the pair of dog-friendly outdoor tables and order at the counter; try the Nodo Steak with white cheddar and Guinness barbecue mayonnaise. Nodo is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 6:30pm and Saturday from 8:00am to 3:30pm.

ReUnion Brewery, located in Coralville, IA, is a casual brewpub that serves up a variety of delicious brews and tasty fare in a contemporary setting. ReUnion Brewery is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 11pm, and Sunday from 10am to 10pm.

Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on 2nd Street in Coralville provides six tables with dog-friendly seating. The vast menu includes a broad range of coffee drinks, tea, cold brews, and their popular Frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. Don't forget to ask for a Puppuccino just for Fido! You can also find a light bite with breakfast options, sandwiches, bagels, parfaits, protein boxes, and baked treats. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Coffee Emporium is a dog-friendly cafe in Iowa City, IA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu features coffee beverages, soups, salads, sandwiches and an assortment of baked goods.