Dog Friendly Restaurants in El Cajon, CA

Buckboard's BBQ & Brew, located in El Cajon, CA, is a casual BBQ joint that serves up a variety of delicious protein-laden fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Buckboard Burger - a half-pound burger topped with Thousand Island dressing and horseradish aioli on a brioche bun. Buckboard's BBQ & Brew is open daily from 11am to 9pm.

Burning Beard Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in El Cajon, CA, where Fido can join you on the patio with a fresh bowl of water. Pair one of their award-winning beers with something from the on-site eatery, Punkspeare's Brasserie. They serve a variety of burgers with hand-cut fries, chicken strips, and salads.

Sample from a diverse menu that includes ribeye steaks, BBQ ribs, fajita skillets, and shrimp linguini. Dogs are welcome on the front patio.

Pernicanos Family Italian Restaurant is a dog-friendly eatery in El Cajon, CA. Fido is welcome to join you on the patio at a table with an umbrella. The menu offers salads, soups, pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, pasta dishes, and more.

Yogurt Mill, located in El Cajon, is a casual, self-serve fro-yo joint that serves up delicious sweet treats in a variety of tasty flavors. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you indulge your sweet tooth. Simply pick your favorite flavor, pile it high with the toppings of your choice from their toppings bar, then enjoy! A few of their locations even offer convenient drive-thru windows! Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Izzy's Cafe serves BBQ brisket, fritters and other Southern-style comfort food served in a casual, homey setting. Outdoor patio is dog friendly.

Luna Grill offers kebabs, spicy feta, falafel, pita wraps, salads, and other Mediterranean eats offered in a relaxed, counter-serve setting. Outdoor seating area welcomes dogs.

Cold Stone Creamery is a dog-friendly shop serving sweets to El Cajon locals and tourists alike. A few outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth and Fido in tow. The Creamery's menu is made up of ice cream, yogurt, and sorbet flavors made fresh in-store. Guests can choose from a variety of fruits, candies, and nuts to have mixed into their frozen treat on a granite stone. Ice cream cakes and cupcakes, and ice cream pies and cookie sandwiches, shakes, and smoothies are also available. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

Established in 1948, In-N-Out Burger started life as California's first drive-thru hamburger stand. In-N-Out Burger on Magnolia Avenue in El Cajon has two pet-friendly tables outside. As the name suggests, their kitchen dishes up a number of different burger options, like hamburgers, combos, and cheeseburgers. Their cheeseburger is made up of freshly baked buns, real American cheese, American beef, onions, lettuce, tomato, and spread. The most appropriate way for you and Fido to enjoy your In-N-out experience may be to order your items Animal style. Animal style burgers are smothered in Thousand Island dressing, mustard and extra pickles, while the fries are topped with cheese, spread and grilled onions. You can accompany your burger with freshly cut fries and one of the shakes: made with real ice cream, including chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on E Chase Avenue in El Cajon provides three tables with dog-friendly seating. The vast menu includes a broad range of coffee drinks, tea, cold brews, and their popular Frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. Don't forget to ask for a Puppuccino just for Fido! You can also find a light bite with breakfast options, sandwiches, bagels, parfaits, protein boxes, and baked treats. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Furry friends visiting downtown El Cajon, CA, are invited to join their owners at Por Favor. This pet-friendly Mexican restaurant and cantina offers outdoor seating on the front umbrella-shaded patio where visitors can unwind with Fido. The menu features a range of classic Mexican fare, from huevos rancheros and enchiladas to burritos and tacos.

Gillespie Field Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in El Cajon. They welcome pets at outdoor tables whenever the weather is nice.

Epic Wings-N-Things, located in El Cajon, CA, is a fast-food-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty foods. Choose from menu options including chicken strips, wings, boneless wings, salads, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Wings in your choice of sauce (Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra Hot, Atomic, Garlic, BBQ, Honey BBQ, Lemon Pepper, or Sweet Chili.) Epic Wings-N-Things is open Sunday through Thursday from 10:30am to 9pm, and Friday through Saturday from 10:30am to 10pm.

Kaffeemeister Coffee Bar and Drive-Thru is a quick stop for espresso also featuring free wi-fi, a large dog-friendly garden seating area, pastries, and light fare! Bring Fido along and try a Hammerhead espresso or Caffe au Lait, or snack on an Acai Bowl or Cinnamon Rolls. Local musicians are featured on Friday nights! Kaffeemeister Coffee Bar and Drive-Thru is open in El Cajon Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday from 7:00am to 4:00pm. The drive-through opens at 6:00am Monday through Saturday.

URBN Coal Fired Pizza is a dog-friendly pizzeria in El Cajon, CA. Fido is welcome to join you at a picnic table with an umbrella on the outdoor patio. Try their coal fired wings, caprezanella salad, veggie calzone, eggplant parm, or mashed potato pizza while you're visiting! Ask a staff member about their craft alcohol menu.

Since 1956, Jersey Mike's Subs has been serving authentic East Coast-style subs on freshly baked bread. At this location on Jamacha 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.

Fido is welcome at outdoor tables at Press Box Sports Lounge in El Cajon, CA. This dog-friendly restaurant is family-owned and operated. The food menu offers a variety of dishes including seafood, burgers, sandwiches, steak and pizza. They also have an excellent craft beer selection, as well as wine options and a full bar. Brunch is served Saturdays and Sundays.

The Breakfast House is a dog-friendly breakfast and brunch eatery in El Cajon, CA that welcomes leashed pups at outdoor tables. Stop by and check out their selection of delicious eats!

Beef 'n Bun is a pet-friendly eatery in El Cajon, CA, where Fido is welcome to join you at one of the five outdoor tables. Customer favorites include the Monster Burger, chicken fritters, fried zucchini and corn dogs. Pair your meal with one of their famous milkshakes featured in a variety of flavors.

Sahara Taste of the Middle East is a pet-friendly eatery in the Rancho San Diego Towne Center in El Cajon, CA. Fido can sit beside you at one of the outdoor tables as you enjoy lunch or dinner. Their menu features Greek salad, salmon tikka, falafel, gyro sandwiches, lamb shank and beef shawarma. Table service isn't provided, so Fido must remain outside while you order inside.