Dog Friendly Restaurants Near MDH Airport

Sunny Street Cafe is a pet-friendly establishment in Carbondale, IL. Your leashed pup can tag along at one of their outdoor tables. They serve hearty American fare for breakfast and lunch, with gluten-free options.

Rip’s Brick Oven Pizzeria in Carbondale, IL, is a laid-back, pet-friendly eatery known for its wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas, rotisserie chicken, fresh salads and more. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at umbrella-shaded picnic tables outside, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal with your furry friend.

McAlister's Deli is a dog-friendly restaurant on E Main St. This deli has ten tables outside for dogs and their owners. Their chefs are proud to serve food prepared with fresh ingredients made to order. The crafted sandwiches on the menu are the specialty of the kitchen. Meat eaters can indulge in the McAlister's Club, the King Club, horseradish roast beef and cheddar, garden fresh turkey, or the black cherry and ham sandwich. Vegetarians can indulge in their new veggie sandwich or the four cheese griller, a mom-made favorite prepared their way. If you like the sound of ginormous spuds, you can order one of their topped potatoes instead, like the black Angus roast beef spud. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog to the table while you go inside to order.

Cool Spoons is a pet-friendly eatery in Carbondale, IL. Your leashed pup can join you at one of their four outdoor picnic tables. Upon arriving, you'll grab a cup, choose your soft serve flavor, and top it off with your favorite fresh fruits, sweet candies, or both. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order.

Midland Inn is a pet-friendly restaurant in Murphysboro, IL. Your leashed pup can join you at one of their outdoor tables for a meal. Their menu features American classics for you to pair with a refreshing cold beer.

Fido can join you at one of the five covered tables on the enclosed patio outside Hunan, a dog-friendly eatery in Carbondale, IL. Menu options include classic Chinese cuisine including noodles, fried rice dishes, seafood and more.

Bandana's Bar-B-Q is a dog-friendly, Southern Style BBQ restaurant, serving slow smoked meats to Carbondale locals and tourists alike. Bandana offers seven outdoor tables to guests wanting to dig into a plate of Fried Okra alongside their furry friend. The Bar-B-Q joint's menu includes starters such as Hot Boiled Peanuts, Smoked Wings, and Brunswick Stew, award-winning ribs, platters of smoked sausage, fried chicken tenders, beef, catfish, pork, chicken, and turkey, an array of sandwiches, and homemade sides such as Cole Slaw, Sweet Cut Corn, Bar-B-Q Beans, Applesauce, and Baked Potato. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in Donut Holes, its Fresh Pie of the Day, Ice Cream Sundae, an IBC Root Beer Float, Ice Cream or a Fudge Brownie.

Panera Bread in Carbondale has four pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or baked egg souffle. They're also known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and refreshing drinks. They even have a full espresso and coffee bar. A drive-thru window is also available, so you don't have to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

If your pup isn't always on his best behavior at traditional restaurants, share a burger with him from the comfort of your own car instead!

Panera Bread on E Walnut Street has six pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor, dog-friendly patio at Longbranch Cafe & Bakery in Carbondale, IL. Enjoy menu items like wraps, bowls, noodles, salads, pastries and more. They also serve coffee drinks, smoothies and teas. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available.