Dog Friendly Sidewalk Cafés in Virginia

Amy's Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in Fredericksburg, VA. They offer a full-service bar, an outdoor deck and a screened-in porch with fans to keep you cool in the 200-year-old building. This local eatery serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with daily specials and a children's menu.

Smithfield Gourmet Bakery & Cafe is a dog-friendly bistro in Smithfield, VA, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Although there isn't a dog menu, they do offer pup cups upon request! For breakfast enjoy a variety of egg dishes, French toast, waffles and more. The lunch menu includes items like nachos, salads, gourmet sandwiches, burgers and wraps, as well as entrees like crab cakes and fish and chips. Be sure to save room for one of their homemade, decadent desserts!

West Main Street Market in Luray, VA, serves up handcrafted sandwiches, soups, and salads that guests can enjoy with their pups at dog-friendly tables on the seasonal, partially covered patio. This local deli also offers specialty meats, cheeses, sides, and a curated selection of beer and wine.

Crema & Vine is a unique coffee shop, wine bar, and café located in Danville, VA’s historic Old West End. Fido is welcome at pet-friendly outdoor tables. Housed in a beautifully restored former gas station, the cafe serves specialty coffee drinks, craft beer, wine and handcrafted food. The menu items includes items like a chorizo burrito, avocado toast, cheese platters, plus a variety of sandwiches, salads and pizza.

Dogs are welcome inside, and free biscuits for them are at the counter beside the milk and sugar. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming and the staff is gracious. Try the breakfast ciabatta!

The Hill Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in Richmond, VA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the covered patio. Their menu serves nightly blue plate specials, bowls, sandwiches, and other American entrees.

Choose from sandwiches, burritos, and paninis for both breakfast and lunch, then wash it down with specialty coffee, smoothies, or an ice cold beer. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables.

The Pampered Palate is a dog-friendly cafe in Staunton, VA, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their menu offers soup, salads, sandwiches, quiche, and a collection of over 150 wines.

Cranberry's Grocery and Eatery is a dog-friendly, certified gluten-free eatery in Staunton, VA where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They serve gourmet coffee, espresso, smoothies, and freshly made wraps and sandwiches.

Simona Cafe is a dog-friendly eatery in Arlington, VA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on their cozy patio. They serve a variety of coffee, espresso drinks, tea and wine, along with a breakfast and lunch menu. Guests can enjoy egg sandwiches, avocado toast, yogurt parfaits, and cheese and charcuterie boards.

Westside Deli is a casual spot for handcrafted sandwiches. There are six dog-friendly tables on their outdoor patio, just let them know you have a pet and they'll open the patio door for you and your pup. The menu includes breakfast, salads, and a variety of sandwiches. They have classic dishes like their Italian BLT and house specials like the WSD Style Muffaletta. You'll find several vegetarian and gluten free options, too. Westside Deli is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 3:30pm.

The Happy Tart serves up a variety of freshly baked cakes, cake pops, cookies, tarts, pies, pastries, breads, cupcakes, and more, along with an assortment of brunch, lunch, and dinner menu options. Choose from soups, salads, quiche, sweet and savory crepes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Calvados Crepe filled with turkey breast, apples, and brie cheese, topped with an apple cider and balsamic vinegar reduction, served with a side of rosemary potatoes, and a garden salad. For something sweeter, try the Strawberry Rhubarb Crepe filled with strawberry and rhubarb compote, topped with whipped cream. The Happy Tart is open Monday through Thursday from 7am to 8pm, Friday through Saturday from 7am to 9pm, and Sunday from 8am to 6pm.

Southern Plenty, located in South Boston, VA, is a casual cafe that serves up a myriad of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Southern Plenty is open Monday through Saturday from 8am to 4pm.

Wild Magnolia is a pet-friendly cafe in Martinsville, VA. Your leashed pup can tag along at one of their five outdoor tables. Their menu features wings, appetizers, sandwiches and burgers.

Poppy's Place is a dog-friendly restaurant in downtown Front Royal, VA. Your leashed four-legged family member can join you at an outdoor table, but please note seating is limited. Their menu features sandwiches from the griddle, farm-fresh salads, Shelva's hoagies and sweets. A small selection of breakfast and kid options are also available. Poppy's Place also hosts a giving board to purchase a meal ticket for someone in need.

Water Street Kitchen serves up downhome cooking in the historic walking district of Winchester,VA. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables on the pet-friendly patio.

The Hideaway Cafe is a casual eatery and local hangout located in Winchester, VA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table for breakfast, lunch or a beverage. The menu features a variety of coffee drinks, tea, beer and wine, as well as sandwiches, wraps, salads, and yogurt bowls.

Blue Sky Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in Lexington, VA where Fido is welcome to join you at the four outdoor tables. The menu features artisan baked goods, homemade soups, and sandwiches on fresh focaccia. Please note that table service isn’t available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you place your order inside.

Lyon Hall serves rainbow trout, roasted chicken, steak frites, and mussels. Outdoor seating welcomes dogs.

Trinity House Cafe is a small eatery that serves up American and international cuisine. Choose from menu options likecroissants, bagels, omelettes, oatmeal, snacks, salads, sandwiches, coffee, espresso, tea, wine, beer, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Stop in for breakfast and dig into the Trondheim - a half toasted bagel with cream cheese, smoked salmon, red onions, capers, and a hard boiled egg. Or go for lunch and chow down on the Canterbury sandwich with hot sliced roast beef, chedddar cheese, lettuce, pickles, and fresh horseradish sauce on a caraway Kaiser roll, served with your choice of apple, or chips. Trinity House Cafe is open Sunday through Monday from 8am to 4pm, and Tuesday through Saturday from 8am to 9pm.