Dog Friendly American Restaurants Near DXR Airport

Notch8 is a family-friendly bar and restaurant in Bethel, CT with a fun atmosphere and dog-friendly patio seating with shade. They serve a unique menu that includes wood-fired pizza, stuffed bread, sandwiches and salads, plus an outdoor bar.

Panera Bread is a dog-friendly eatery in Danbury, CT, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you go inside to order. 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. They're known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches and have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature hot and cold drinks.

Your dog can join you for a grand grinder at Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe on Newtown Rd. Outside, you'll discover eight dog-friendly tables. Nardelli's is known for providing a menu full of favorites, including the chicken cutlet sandwich, filled with marinara sauce, mayo', lettuce, tomato, cheese, diced veggies, olives, and hot sauce. If you're cutting down on the carb's, you can plunge your fork into a fresh green salad instead. Finish off your meal with some cheesecake, yogurt, or a chocolate chip brownie. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Eliciti Brewing Co. is a local chain with a pet-friendly location in Danbury, CT. Pets are welcome outside on the large, seasonal patio, which features both sunny and umbrella-shaded tables. Order a craft beer or cocktail to pair with options like salads, tacos, pizzas and burgers. Dogs must be leashed, well-behaved, and are only welcome until 9:00 PM. Owners are encouraged to bring their own water bowls.

Need a bagel? Bagelman, a dog-friendly restaurant in Brookfield, CT, has you covered. Fido can relax with you at one of their two outdoor tables located in front of the store. Their menu contains a collection of breakfast and lunch options to choose from, including bagels, breakfast burritos, sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads and more.

Froggy’s Sandwiches is a fast casual restaurant located in Brookfield, CT. Fido is welcome to join you at a table in their dog-friendly outdoor seating area. They serve sandwiches and beverages for breakfast and lunch, including coffee for you to enjoy.