There are 5 pet friendly American restaurants in Vernon Hills that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 145 more nearby. 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 Vernon Hills. Bone appetit!
Stacked & Folded
Stacked and Folded is a dog-friendly restaurant serving artisanal sandwiches and fusion tacos. Dog owners with a hankering for a healthy dining experience can head to one of its four outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Along with its ""stacked"" sandwiches and ""folded"" tacos, the eatery serves ""forked"" salad dishes. Favorites include the Turkey and Brie sandwich, which is hand carved oven roasted turkey breast with slices of granny smith apple, brie cheese, and cranberry aioli served on pecan raisin bread, as well as the Duck Bacon BLT Maple, or the Garlic Shrimp Tacos. Stacked and Folded is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 8pm and Sunday from 11am to 4pm."
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Portillo's
Portillo's, located in Gurnee, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of tasty American fare. Choose from menu options including salads, chili, hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, beef, sausage, chicken, ribs, pasta, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their twelve pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Turkey Florentine Panini with thinly-sliced turkey breast, smoked gouda, sauteed spinach, caramelized onions, and sundried tomato mayo on grilled tomato focaccia. Or go for the Jumbo Hot Dog topped with mustard, relish, celery salt, fresh onions, tomatoes, kosher pickle, and sport peppers on a steamed poppy seed bun. Before you leave, grab a Shake to-go in your favorite flavor (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, or Chocolate Cake!) Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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Jay's Beef
Jay's Beef is a pet-friendly establishment with four tables outside, so Fido can join you for some good old American fast food. If you're looking for an Italian beef sandwich, hot dogs and fries, grilled chicken with fries, cod filet, or a cheeseburger, you've come to the right place. Located on N Narragansett Avenue in Harwood Heights, local diners recommend the hot wings, fried pickles, and jalapeno poppers as sides to your main choice. After you're finished with your lunch or dinner, you can satisfy your sweet tooth with an Italian ice, a shake, or a Wunder Bar: frozen cheesecake on a stick dipped in chocolate. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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Brunch Cafe
Brunch Cafe is a contemporary breakfast and lunch eatery serving decadent twists on typical dishes with a pet-friendly policy. Visitors to the Cafe can dig into a plate of potato skins filled with scrambled eggs, ham, peppers, and cheddar cheese alongside their furry friend at one of its two outdoor tables. Its menu includes dishes such as Stuffed French Toast, Blueberry Bliss Cakes, and Berry Explosion Waffles, as well as, avocado-topped breakfast quesadillas, sausage patty sliders, mimosas, bloody marys, coffee, tea, and more. Regulars rave about the Caprese Chicken Panini, and the South of the Border egg dish, and love the generous portion sizes. This location of Brunch Cafe is open seven days a week from 6:30am to 2:30pm.
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Michael's Chicago-Style Red Hots
Michael's Chicago-Style Red Hots is a dog-friendly restaurant serving dogs and specialty sandwiches to Highlands Park locals and visitors alike, since 1977. Forty outdoor seats are available for dog owners wanting to dig into an award-winning dish alongside their canine companion. Michael's menu includes hot dogs, burgers, chicken and beef dishes, specialty spuds, wraps, salads, and more. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in a seasonal fruit or Nutella shake, a Traditional Fudge Brownie, Gluten-Free Rocky Road Brownie or Rice Krispie Treat. Michael's Chicago-Style Red Hots is open Sunday from 11:00am to 8:00pm, Monday from 10:30am to 8:00pm, Thursday from 10:30am to 8:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 10:30am to 7:30pm.
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Luke's of Mundelein
Luke's of Mundelein is a dog-friendly restaurant offering homemade dishes to locals and tourists alike. Dog owners can head to one of Luke's six outdoor picnic tables to enjoy a Chicago Style Dog while their canine companion lounges in the sunshine. Luke's menu includes appetizers such as Cheese Sticks with Red Sauce, gyros, hot dogs, a Char-Broiled Polish, wraps, a Chicken Breast Sandwich, an Italian Beef Sandwich, Italian Sub, Meatball Sub, its signature Sweet Pepper and Egg Sandwich, and more. Frequent visitors rave about its heaps of fries served with your meal. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in Funnel Cake. Luke's of Mundelein is open 10am to 9pm Monday through Saturday and 11am to 8pm on Sunday.
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Jersey Mike's Subs
Since 1956, Jersey Mike's Subs has been serving authentic East Coast-style subs on freshly baked bread. At this location on W Schaumburg Road, you and Fido can choose one of the pet-friendly tables outside. Their menu includes a number of hot sandwiches, such as Jersey Mike's Famous Philly: grilled onions, peppers and melted white American cheese; meatball and cheese, melted provolone, tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese; or the big kahuna cheese steak, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapenos, and extra melted white American cheese. If you'd rather cut down on the carb's, why not try a grilled veggie wrap: grilled green bell peppers and onions, melted swiss and provolone, lettuce, tomato, and homestyle ranch dressing. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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Culver's
Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Lake Zurich locals and tourists alike. Culver's offers a few outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a heap of Wisconsin Cheese Curds alongside their canine companion. Its menu is made up of premium chicken dishes, sandwiches, hearty soups, fresh salads, ButterBurgers, sides, and dinners such as North Atlantic Cod, Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp, Beef Pot Roast, and Chopped Steak. Those with room for dessert can indulge in fresh frozen custard, shakes, malts, or a float. 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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5 Points Restaurants
5 Points Restaurant is a dog-friendly eatery serving burgers, chicken, and ice cream. Visitors to 5 Points looking to dig into a Gyro Garden Salad while their furry friend lounges underfoot can do so at one of its six outdoor tables. The Restaurant's menu includes burgers, hot dogs, salads, Broaster Chicken dishes, sandwiches, chicken strips, daily specials, and sides. Frequent visitors rave over 5 Points hot dogs and Slush options. 5 Points is open Sunday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, Monday and Tuesday from 10:00am to 9:00pm, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00am to 9:00am, Friday from 10:00am to 9:30pm and Saturday from 10:00am to 9:00pm.
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Brgrbelly
Brgrbelly is a dog-friendly restaurant grinding its own special blend of meat daily, baking its own bread, making its own sauces, and hand cutting its own french fries to serve to Chicago locals and tourists alike. Brgrbelly offers a few outdoor tables to dog owners with Fido in tow wanting to dig into The Gallows Pole burger piled high with caramelized mushrooms and onions, smashed taters, Swiss cheese, and bearnaise sauce. Brgrbelly's menu includes a variety of fries such as a Bleu Cheese Fry, Garlic Parm Fry, Chipotle Fry, Belly Fry, and House Fry, and a variety of burgers such as the Easy Rider, Amazing Grace, Salty Dog, Old Time Religion, the House of the Rising Sun, and the Good Night Irene piled high with fried crab cake, juicy meat, pico de gallo, and spicy remoulade sauce. Craft sodas, beer, wine, and shakes are available to wash it all down. Brgrbelly is open Sunday from 12pm to 7pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 5pm to 9pm and Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 10pm.
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Waukegan, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty noshes. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Wreck Sandwich with salami, Angus roast beef, oven-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, melted Swiss, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on multigrain bread. Or go for the Uptown Salad with romaine, iceberg, spinach, all-natural grilled chicken, crumbled bleu cheese, red grapes, apples, dried cranberries, diced red onion, and candied walnuts. Before you leave, grab a shake in your favorite flavor (Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Oreo, Banana, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, and more.) 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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Culver's
Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Gurnee locals and tourists alike. Culver's offers a few outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a heap of Wisconsin Cheese Curds alongside their canine companion. Its menu is made up of premium chicken dishes, sandwiches, hearty soups, fresh salads, ButterBurgers, sides, and dinners such as North Atlantic Cod, Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp, Beef Pot Roast, and Chopped Steak. Those with room for dessert can indulge in fresh frozen custard, shakes, malts, or a float. 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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Culver's
Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Buffalo Grove locals and tourists alike. Culver's offers a few outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a heap of Wisconsin Cheese Curds alongside their canine companion. Its menu is made up of premium chicken dishes, sandwiches, hearty soups, fresh salads, ButterBurgers, sides, and dinners such as North Atlantic Cod, Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp, Beef Pot Roast, and Chopped Steak. Those with room for dessert can indulge in fresh frozen custard, shakes, malts, or a float. 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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Sammie's
Sammie's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving American fare to locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Sammie's looking to dig into its popular Pepper and Egg Sandwich with Fido in tow can sit at one of two outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Sammie's menu includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken and steak dishes, gyros, sandwiches, subs, seafood, ribs, salads, and a range of side orders. Sammie's regulars rave about its Italian Beef Sandwiches and recommend ordering a side Chili Cheese Fries to accompany your sandwich. This location of Sammie's is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00am to 9:30pm, Friday from 10:00am to 10:30pm, Saturday from 10:00am to 10:00pm and Sunday from 11:00am to 9:30pm.
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HoneyBaked Ham
HoneyBaked Ham, located in Morton Grove, is a well-known eatery that serves up delicatessen-style dishes. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Ham and Turkey Pesto Sandwich with ham, roasted turkey, provolone, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pesto aioli on multigrain flatbread. Or go for the Ham Classic with ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, savory mayo, and hickory honey mustard on a flaky croissant. 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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Culver's
Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Palatine locals and tourists alike. Culver's offers a few outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a heap of Wisconsin Cheese Curds alongside their canine companion. Its menu is made up of premium chicken dishes, sandwiches, hearty soups, fresh salads, ButterBurgers, sides, and dinners such as North Atlantic Cod, Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp, Beef Pot Roast, and Chopped Steak. Those with room for dessert can indulge in fresh frozen custard, shakes, malts, or a float. 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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HoneyBaked Ham
HoneyBaked Ham, located in Gurnee, is a well-known eatery that serves up delicatessen-style dishes. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Ham and Turkey Pesto Sandwich with ham, roasted turkey, provolone, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pesto aioli on multigrain flatbread. Or go for the Ham Classic with ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, savory mayo, and hickory honey mustard on a flaky croissant. 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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Kitsch'n on Roscoe
Kitsch'n on Roscoe, located in Chicago, IL, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious American comfort food. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Basil Pesto Omelet with broccoli, zucchini, yellow squash, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, mozzarella, and fresh basil pesto, served with crispy hashbrowns. Or if you're stopping by for lunch, chow down on the Fish Tacos filled with batter-dipped cod, red onion-cilantro slaw, chipotle aioli, lime zest crema, mango mojito salsa, and lime, served with tortilla chips and pico de gallo. Kitsch'n on Roscoe is open daily from 8:30am to 3pm.
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Norridge, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty noshes. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Wreck Sandwich with salami, Angus roast beef, oven-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, melted Swiss, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on multigrain bread. Or go for the Uptown Salad with romaine, iceberg, spinach, all-natural grilled chicken, crumbled bleu cheese, red grapes, apples, dried cranberries, diced red onion, and candied walnuts. Before you leave, grab a shake in your favorite flavor (Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Oreo, Banana, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, and more.) Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside.
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John's Place
John's Place is a dog-friendly restaurant serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch in a soothing, causal setting. Hungry dog owners can sit with their furry friend at one of John's twenty outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Its menu includes salads, burgers, sandwiches, house specialties such as its Fish Tacos, and a variety of desserts. Regulars to John's Place recommend the homemade granola and the mimosas. John's Place serves lunch Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 3pm and Friday from 11am to 5pm. It is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday from 5pm to 9pm, and for brunch, Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 3pm.
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