Dog Friendly Sidewalk Cafés in Raleigh, NC

There are 4 pet friendly sidewalk cafés in Raleigh that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 6 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 Raleigh. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Sosta Cafe
Sosta Cafe If you're looking for a delicious French style cafe, check out Sosta Cafe, which has a couple of pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a meal on a nice day. Sosta serves a variety of salads, sandwiches, and coffee sourced from the local roaster, Torch, and uses high quality ingredients, many of which come from the farmers market, to prepare food daily in small batches. Try the ultimate cheese sandwich- five cheeses melted on ciabatta bread with tomatoes and arugula. Sosta is open weekdays from 8am-4pm and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. See Details
Pet Friendly Cafe Carolina & Bakery
Cafe Carolina & Bakery Cafe Carolina and Bakery is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of cafe fare. Choose from menu options like breakfast sandwiches, quiche, French toast, sandwiches, paninis, flatbreads, soups, salads, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of the pet-friendly tables available on their patio area. Sink your teeth into the Charleston Smoked Turkey sandwich with havarti cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and roasted red pepper pesto mayo on a sundried tomato baguette. Or go for the Spinach Artichoke Flatbread topped with creamy spinach artichoke dip, garlic, diced and sundried tomatoes, parmesan, and feta cheese on a crispy grilled crust, garnished with sour cream and green onions. Don't leave without snatching up a freshly baked chocolate croissant or specialty cupcake! Cafe Carolina is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 8:00pm, and Sunday from 8:00am to 6:00pm. See Details
New York Bagels & Deli Fido can join you at one of the four tables outside New York Bagels & Deli, a dog-friendly eatery in Raleigh, NC. Menu options include 25 varieties of freshly baked bagels, breakfast sandwiches, specialty and custom deli lunch sandwiches, omelets, pastries, and more. Please note that table service isn’t available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you place your order inside. See Details
Seaboard Cafe Leashed dogs can join their humans at the half a dozen umbrella-shaded tables outside Seaboard Cafe, a pet-friendly eatery located within Logan's Garden Shop in Raleigh, NC. Their menu features lunch items including sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups and more. Well-behaved pups may even be able to join you at an indoor table. 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
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
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
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
Raleigh, NC, US