There are 8 pet friendly American restaurants in Santa Cruz that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Santa Cruz. Bone appetit!
Erik's DeliCafe
Erik's DeliCafe, located at Rancho Del Mar, Aptos, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of delectable fare. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Pilgrim's Progress Sandwich with slices of fresh turkey breast, fresh avocado, secret sauce, slivered red onion, fresh tomato, and locally-grown sprouts on 9-grain wheat bread. Or go for the Rio Grande Club with turkey breast, hickory-smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, guacamole, secret sauce, tomato, and lettuce on a toasted ciabatta roll. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Big Basin Burger Bar
Big Basin Burger Bar is a dog-friendly burger restaurant in Saratoga, CA where your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the covered outdoor patio. Try their signature burgers, mudslide milkshake, and fried Brussel sprouts when you're there.
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Erik's DeliCafe
Erik's DeliCafe, located at Cottle Road, San Jose, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of delectable fare. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Pilgrim's Progress Sandwich with slices of fresh turkey breast, fresh avocado, secret sauce, slivered red onion, fresh tomato, and locally-grown sprouts on 9-grain wheat bread. Or go for the Rio Grande Club with turkey breast, hickory-smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, guacamole, secret sauce, tomato, and lettuce on a toasted ciabatta roll. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Five Guys
Five Guys, located in San Jose, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!) Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.
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Double D's Sports Grille
Fido is welcome to join you at one of the outdoor, pet-friendly tables at Double D's Sports Grille in Los Gatos, CA. Enjoy menu items like appetizers, burgers, salads and more. Please note that they allow two dogs per table.
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The Happy Hound
The Happy Hound serves up tasty hot dogs in a casual atmosphere and has seating outside for you and your pooch. Try the Cheese Hound, Polish Hound, and Kraut Hound, or a juicy burger or grilled chicken sandwich. Opens at 10:30am daily.
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The Hideout
The Hideout is a dog-friendly restaurant in Aptos, CA, serving fresh local ingredients. Dog owners can head to one of eight outdoor tables to sip on a specialty cocktail alongside their pup. Along with gluten-free items, The Hideout serves starters, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta dishes, and dinner entrees such as merlot-braised short ribs, a BBQ glazed pork chop, pistachio-crusted chicken, and more.
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Heavenly Cafe
This popular breakfast stop serves omelets, scrambles, bennies, buttermilk pancakes, and French toast, plus burgers and sandwiches for lunch. Patio seating is dog friendly.
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Surf City Sandwiches
Surf City offers crafted sandwiches with crafty names, such as the chicken cowabunga, Vulcan mind melt, and The Johnny Utah. Outdoor seating welcomes dogs.
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The Diner of Los Gatos
The Diner of Los Gatos, located in Los Gatos, CA, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of American classics. Choose from menu options including egg dishes, omelettes, pancakes, appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, salads, pasta, fish, chicken, steak, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Jalapeno Fries with jalapenos, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese. Next, chow down on the Brunch Burger topped with jack cheese, cheddar, bacon, avocado, and a fried egg, served with your choice of fries, potato salad, coleslaw, or soup. Or go for the Mexican Dog topped with jalapenos, onions, diced tomatoes, chili, and guacamole. The Diner of Los Gatos is open daily from 6am to 10pm.
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Erik's DeliCafe
Erik's DeliCafe, located at S Green Valley Road, Watsonville, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of delectable fare. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Pilgrim's Progress Sandwich with slices of fresh turkey breast, fresh avocado, secret sauce, slivered red onion, fresh tomato, and locally-grown sprouts on 9-grain wheat bread. Or go for the Rio Grande Club with turkey breast, hickory-smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, guacamole, secret sauce, tomato, and lettuce on a toasted ciabatta roll. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Panera Bread
The dog-friendly Panera Bread's eclectic deli/bakery menu includes soups, salads, hot and cold sandwiches, and pastries and cookies for dessert. Great place for a light lunch or dinner. Outdoor seating area welcomes dogs.
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Togo's Sandwiches
Togo's Sandwiches has made a name for itself by offering specialty sandwiches stuffed with fresh ingredients that are sure to please. You can order to go or dine in with your pup at this location in Watsonville on Main Street where there are four dog-friendly tables. The sandwich selections feature classic deli options, roast beef, turkey, West Coast pastrami, and veggies aplenty. You can choose one of their signatures like the Chicken Salad sandwich or Viva Veggie. You can choose to build your own grinder from their list of breads, cheeses, veggies, meats, and gluten-free options like the bowl. Just remember to bring Fido and a big appetite! Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order.
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Erik's DeliCafe
Erik's DeliCafe, located at Mt Hermon Road, Scotts Valley, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of delectable fare. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Pilgrim's Progress Sandwich with slices of fresh turkey breast, fresh avocado, secret sauce, slivered red onion, fresh tomato, and locally-grown sprouts on 9-grain wheat bread. Or go for the Rio Grande Club with turkey breast, hickory-smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, guacamole, secret sauce, tomato, and lettuce on a toasted ciabatta roll. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Erik's DeliCafe
Erik's DeliCafe, located at Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of delectable fare. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their ten pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Pilgrim's Progress Sandwich with slices of fresh turkey breast, fresh avocado, secret sauce, slivered red onion, fresh tomato, and locally-grown sprouts on 9-grain wheat bread. Or go for the Rio Grande Club with turkey breast, hickory-smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, guacamole, secret sauce, tomato, and lettuce on a toasted ciabatta roll. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Togo's Sandwiches
Togo's Sandwiches has made a name for itself by offering specialty sandwiches stuffed with fresh ingredients that are sure to please. You can order to go or dine in with your pup at this location in Scotts Valley on Mt Hermon Road where there are two dog-friendly tables. The sandwich selections feature classic deli options, roast beef, turkey, West Coast pastrami, and veggies aplenty. You can choose one of their signatures like the Chicken Salad sandwich or Viva Veggie. You can choose to build your own grinder from their list of breads, cheeses, veggies, meats, and gluten-free options like the bowl. Just remember to bring Fido and a big appetite! Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order.
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The American Italian Delicatessen
The American Italian Delicatessen, located in Los Gatos, CA, is a casual deli that serves up delectable sandwiches. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their few pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Godfather II with spicy coppa, mortadella, prosciutto, spicy salami, pepper jack cheese, spicy oil and vinegar, lettuce, onions, cherry peppers, and artichoke hearts. Or go for their Iron Man Sandwich with roast beef, turkey, oil and vinegar, lettuce, onion, pepperoncini peppers, and artichoke hearts. The American Italian Delicatessen is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
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Erik's DeliCafe
Erik's DeliCafe, located at Almaden Expy, San Jose, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of delectable fare. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their seven pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Pilgrim's Progress Sandwich with slices of fresh turkey breast, fresh avocado, secret sauce, slivered red onion, fresh tomato, and locally-grown sprouts on 9-grain wheat bread. Or go for the Rio Grande Club with turkey breast, hickory-smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, guacamole, secret sauce, tomato, and lettuce on a toasted ciabatta roll. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Flames Coffee Shop
The Flames Coffee Shop is a dog-friendly, family-owned spot to grab a cup of joe and a meal. Dog owners wanting to dig into a burger and a heap of fries can do so alongside their canine at one of The Flames' seven outdoor tables. The Coffee Shop's menu includes breakfast items, salads, soups, sandwiches, wings, coffee drinks, and dinner meals. Frequent visitors rave over the friendly atmosphere and recommend ordering the calamari salad or a BLT sandwich with a side of onion rings. The Flames Coffee Shop is open Monday through Sunday from 7:00am to 9:30pm.
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TOGO'S Sandwiches
TOGO'S Sandwiches is a dog-friendly eatery in San Jose, CA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table along the sidewalk. Please note that table service isn't available, so your pup needs wait outside while you order inside. The sandwich selections feature classic deli options, roast beef, turkey, West Coast pastrami, and veggies aplenty. You can choose one of their signatures or build your own grinder from their list of breads, cheeses, veggies, meats, and gluten-free options.
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