Dog Friendly Sidewalk Cafés in California

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great sidewalk cafes in California that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Park Bench Cafe

Huntington Beach, CA

Park Bench Cafe Located at the park a few miles from the beach, the Park Bench Cafe in Huntington Beach, CA offers a full dog menu as well as a venue for dog-birthday parties. Outdoor umbrella tables are pet friendly, and there are plenty of treats and water bowls available for furry patrons. People will enjoy hot and cold sandwiches, burgers, and burritos. See Details

La Quinta Baking Company

La Quinta, CA

La Quinta Baking Company La Quinta Baking Company is a charming European-inspired bistro in La Quinta, CA, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and baked goods with dog-friendly courtyard seating. Tasty menu choices include Greek omelettes, French toast, croque madame, King Louis sandwich, fromage melt panini, escargot, pan-seared Pacific salmon, quiche Lorraine, and penne Bolognese. See Details

GoodLife Cafe and Bakery

Mendocino, CA

GoodLife Cafe and Bakery GoodLife Cafe and Bakery, located in Mendocino, CA, is a casual joint that serves up delicious dishes prepared with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal (they even provide doggie water bowls!). Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you order. Choose from menu options including breakfast burritos, quiche, bagels, pastries, baked goods, salads, soups, sandwiches, and more. See Details

Sherman's Deli & Bakery

Palm Springs, CA

Sherman's Deli & Bakery Sherman's Deli and Bakery in Palm Springs, CA offers delicious cakes, hearty sandwiches, and a variety of deli and bakery options, and they welcome your dog to dine with you at an outdoor table on their pet-friendly patio. Favorite menu options include stuffed cabbage, mushroom barley soup, Greek salad, patty melts, turkey burgers, carrot cake, and tiramisu. See Details

Katrina's Cafe

Auburn, CA

Katrina's Cafe Katrina's Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in Auburn, CA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table for breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy menu items like omelets, pancakes, French toast, sandwiches, burgers, chicken fajitas and more. See Details

Blackbird Cafe

Long Beach, CA

Blackbird Cafe Blackbird has burritos, omelets, and French toast for breakfast, and burgers, sandwiches, and wraps for lunch. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details

Trillium Cafe

Mendocino, CA

Trillium Cafe The refined menu at Trillium Cafe includes grilled prawns and red cabbage, smoked salmon salad, grilled organic pork chops, and shellfish fettuccine. Outdoor deck with views of Big River Bay is dog friendly. See Details

Oscar's Cafe & Bar

Palm Springs, CA

Oscar's Cafe & Bar Oscar's Cafe & Bar in downtown Palm Springs serves omelets, pancakes, hummus, fresh Buffalo mozzarella and popcorn shrimp. Outdoor patio is dog friendly. See Details

Rhody's Garden Cafe

Fort Bragg, CA

Rhody's Garden Cafe Rhody's Garden Cafe is located in the beautiful Mendocino Botanical Gardens. Specializing in organic ingredients and produce, Rhody's offers light lunch options that include fresh salads, made-to-order sandwiches, and gourmet grilled paninis. Grab a table overlooking the scenic gardens and give Fido a a doggy ice cream treat. See Details

Pannikin Coffee & Tea

Encinitas, CA

Pannikin Coffee & Tea Pannikin Coffee & Tea in Encinitas, CA, offers an impressive selection of teas and coffee, accompanied by upbeat music and delicious food options, including breakfast items and sandwiches. Both you and your pup are welcome to enjoy the ambiance. Please note that Wi-Fi is not available. See Details

Penfold's Cafe

Temecula, CA

Penfold's Cafe A Temecula staple since 1984, Penfold's Cafe offers delicious American comfort food in a pleasant and casual atmosphere that welcomes dogs on the heated patio. Favorite breakfast and lunch include biscuits and gravy, bacon and eggs, French toast, Buffalo wings, taco salad, sourdough cheeseburgers, Monte Cristo sandwiches, quesadillas, fried chicken, and banana splits for dessert. Open daily 5:30am to 3pm. See Details

Naked Cafe

Carlsbad, CA

Naked Cafe Local cafe with unique breakfast & light eats, plus coffee & mimosas. Choose from buttermilk or whole grain pancakes, huevos rancheros, kung fu quesadillas, and carrot ginger soup. Plenty of gluten-free and vegan options as well. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details

Simple Simons

Riverside, CA

Simple Simons Popular bakery and sandwich place with great food and a wonderful dog-friendly patio. See Details

Fireside Pizza

Olympic Valley, CA

Fireside Pizza On the periphery of the main plaza of the Olympic Village in Squaw Valley, Fireside offers a front courtyard with dog-friendly tables. Plenty of pizza and pasta options. See Details

Olive & Thyme

Toluca Lake, CA

Olive & Thyme Olive and Thyme serves an extensive menu of salads, sandwiches, and entrees of grilled pork chops, pomodoro pasta, and the fresh Catch of the Day. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details

Dialog Cafe

West Hollywood, CA

Dialog Cafe Dialog Cafe brews excellent coffee and a variety of teas, and serves breakfasts that can be enjoyed with your pup on the patio. You can also enjoy sandwiches and wraps for lunch. See Details

Denica's

Dublin, CA

Denica's Hearty breakfasts and lunch entrees that include several salad and sandwich selections as well as a taco bar serving Mexican fare. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area. See Details

Joe On the Go Cafe

Merced, CA

Joe On the Go Cafe Joe On The Go Cafe, located in Merced, CA, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of delectable eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Choose from menu options including breakfast sandwiches, egg scrambles, coffee, tea, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and more. See Details

Sidecar

San Luis Obispo, CA

Sidecar Sidecar serves burgers, vegan hash, risotto, and pork osso buco. Dogs are welcome on the front patio. See Details

San Benito House Garden Deli Cafe

Half Moon Bay, CA

San Benito House Garden Deli Cafe San Benito House Garden Deli Cafe is a dog-friendly eatery in Half Moon Bay where Fido can join you at a table on their outdoor, covered patio. They are well known for their award-winning sandwiches made with three varieties of bread that's freshly baked every morning. See Details