Dog Friendly Sidewalk Cafés in Chapel Hill, NC

There’s 1 pet friendly sidewalk café in Chapel Hill that welcomes dogs at their outdoor tables, and 8 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 Chapel Hill. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly La Vita Dolce
La Vita Dolce Chapel Hill, NC is home to La Vita Dolce, a dog-friendly cafe. Two and four-legged companions are invited to unwind together at one of the ten tables outside on the sidewalk patio. From morning to night, this local coffeehouse serves an array of sweet and savory treats and delicious beverages. Customer favorites include the oatmeal and chicken caprese panini. Table service isn’t provided, so Fido must remain outside while you order your food inside. See Details
Pet Friendly Nosh
Nosh If you're looking for a place to eat near Duke, check out Nosh, which has lots of outdoor patio seating where you and your dog can enjoy a meal on a nice day. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and serve a variety of cuisine including sandwiches, salads, burgers, and more. All of their food is cooked in house from scratch using high quality ingredients. Try the lump crab cakes, hand-rolled empanadas, and Southwestern chicken with mango salsa. Make sure to ask about the daily specials! See Details
The Refectory Cafe The Refectory Cafe serves up fresh, healthy dishes (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) prepared with local, wholesome ingredients. Bring your pup along for the day and snag a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy a cold, local beer and a perfect sandwich. They also offer a number of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menu options, as well. The Refectory Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 9:00pm, Saturday from 9:00am to 9:00pm, and Sunday from 9:00am to 3:00pm. See Details
Nasher Museum Cafe If you find yourself looking for a place for brunch or lunch on Duke's campus, check out the Nasher Museum Cafe, which has lots of pet-friendly outdoor tables on their large outdoor patio. This cafe is located outside the Nasher Museum of Art, but dogs are not allowed inside the museum. Try the omelets and eggs benedicts, or go for one of the sandwiches, salads, and wraps. The Cafe prides themselves on the fact that all of their ingredients are fresh and locally sourced. See Details
Cafe Meridian For anyone looking for a great place to go for lunch, Cafe Meridian is just the thing. They have enough pet-friendly outdoor seating for forty people, and it makes a great place for business lunches, since they have free WiFi. Try the poached salmon with lemon and dill, grilled vegetable frittata, or spanakopita. They also have delicious salads and gourmet sandwiches. Any of the meals you get are sure to be delicious, healthy, and fresh. Cafe Meridian is open from Monday-Friday from 11am-2pm. See Details
Toast Toast is a pet-friendly eatery in Durham, NC that welcomes leashed dogs at the four tables on their outdoor patio, weather permitting. On the menu, you'll find a selection of hot grilled sandwiches, cold sandwiches, crostini, soups and salads. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order. See Details
Dulce Dulce is a pet-friendly cafe in Durham, NC. Your leashed pup can join you outside at one of their ten tables along the sidewalk. They serve salads, paninis, pastries, gelati and espresso drinks. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order. See Details
Saladelia Cafe and Catering Service Well-behaved pets can join their owners at Saladelia Cafe and Catering Service in Durham, NC. This dog-friendly restaurant features two outdoor tables where two and four-legged friends can relax together. Greek salad, spanikopita, pita and hummus, and chicken kabobs are some of the delicious options on their menu. Table service isn't provided, so Fido must remain outside while you order inside. See Details
Common Grounds Coffee House & Desserts Common Grounds Coffee House & Desserts in Apex, NC is pet friendly. They offer three outdoor tables to sit at beside your furry friend. Their menu features coffee, juices, ice cream, yogurt and cheesecake. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order. See Details
Chapel Hill, NC, US