Dog Friendly Restaurants in Highland Park, IL

There are 12 dog-friendly restaurants in Highland Park that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. 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 Highland Park. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Norton's
Norton's Norton's serves burgers, sandwiches, and entrees like baby back ribs, chicken pot pie, and grilled salmon. Outdoor tables are dog friendly. See Details
Pet Friendly Starbucks
Starbucks Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on Skokie Valley Road in Highland Park provides four 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. See Details
Dairy Queen Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Highland Park locals and tourists alike. three outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth wanting to indulge alongside Fido. Dairy Queen's menu is comprised of Grillburgers, artisan-style sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken strip baskets, snacks such as Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso, Potato Skins, and chicken snack melts, salads, and sides such as fries, onion rings, and cheese curds. Its menu also includes blizzards, hot desserts a la mode, dipped cones, sundaes, cold and blended coffees, shakes, malts, and Orange Julius drinks. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Highland Pop Gourmet Popcorn and Fudge Shop Highland Pop is a locally owned specialty store offering gourmet popcorn and fudge. The main store location provides several dog-friendly picnic tables and adirondack chairs where you can relax with a flavorful snack. Their popcorn comes in classic flavors like cheddar and caramel as well as unique options like Birthday Cake and Cinnamon Churro Kettle. If you're counting calories, try the healthy Slim Kim for a guilt-free snack. You can also find sweet treats like chocolate-covered strawberries, pretzel sticks, fudge pops, and more. The shop also specializes in kosher treats. Highland Pop is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. See Details
Cafe Central This French bistro draws loyals jonesing for pommes frites and other French standards. Dine outside and they'll bring Fido a water bowl. See Details
Frost Gelato Frost Gelato, located in Highland Park, is a casual joint that serves up sweet treats in a variety of flavors and combinations. Choose from menu options including gelato, sorbet, cakes, coffee, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you indulge your sweet tooth. Pick from gelato flavors like Amaretto, Bailey's Irish Cream, Butter Pecan, Chai Tea, Cardamom, Honey Lavender, Stracciatella, Sea Salt Caramel, Root Beer, and more! Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Michael's Chicago-Style Red Hots Michael's Chicago-Style Red Hots is a dog-friendly restaurant serving dogs and specialty sandwiches to Highlands Park locals and visitors alike, since 1977. Forty outdoor seats are available for dog owners wanting to dig into an award-winning dish alongside their canine companion. Michael's menu includes hot dogs, burgers, chicken and beef dishes, specialty spuds, wraps, salads, and more. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in a seasonal fruit or Nutella shake, a Traditional Fudge Brownie, Gluten-Free Rocky Road Brownie or Rice Krispie Treat. Michael's Chicago-Style Red Hots is open Sunday from 11:00am to 8:00pm, Monday from 10:30am to 8:00pm, Thursday from 10:30am to 8:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 10:30am to 7:30pm. See Details
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Highland Park, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty noshes. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Wreck Sandwich with salami, Angus roast beef, oven-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, melted Swiss, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on multigrain bread. Or go for the Uptown Salad with romaine, iceberg, spinach, all-natural grilled chicken, crumbled bleu cheese, red grapes, apples, dried cranberries, diced red onion, and candied walnuts. Before you leave, grab a shake in your favorite flavor (Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Oreo, Banana, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, and more.) Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside. See Details
Once Upon a Bagel Once Upon a Bagel offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Highland Park, IL. Bring Fido along while you enjoy a meal at one of the four tables on the front patio. Their menu includes customizable bagels, donuts, salads, sandwiches, soups, desserts and more. See Details
Bright Bowls The pet-friendly Bright Bowls in Highland Park, IL, welcomes dogs outside on the large covered patio. This local eatery serves healthy bowls, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and organic options. Fan favorites include the Blue-tiful bowl, OG Acai bowl, and Golden Coast bowl. See Details
Perfect Blend Perfect Blend is a dog-friendly coffee shop in Highland Park, IL that welcomes leashed pups at their four outdoor tables. Stop by and check out their selection of coffees, teas and smoothies. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order. See Details
La Michoacana Bella Bring Fido to La Michoacana Bella in Highland Park, IL. This local ice cream shop welcomes four-legged companions to sit beside their owners outside at one of the four pet-friendly, umbrella-shaded tables. Whether you're stopping in for a paleta or Mangonada, you will surely enjoy a sweet treat. Table service isn't provided, so Fido must remain outside while you order inside. See Details
Big Star Big Star serves fancy tacos in a cool atmosphere, with a walk-up window that allows you to bring your pup. See Details
Dawg Park Gourmet Grill Dawg Park Gourmet Grill in Glenview, IL, serves up American fast-food fusion with Asian style in a restaurant that is dog-friendly, dog-themed, and welcoming to all well-behaved canines outdoors and indoors. Humans enjoy classic diner fare served out of stainless steel bowls. See Details
Fitz's Pub Offering cold beverages, delicious meals, and warm hospitality, Fitz's Pub is a dog-friendly spot frequented by locals and tourists alike. Fido is welcome along at a dozen outdoor tables. The menu includes appetizers, burgers, grilled sandwiches, deli meals, healthy options, and salads. They also offer 20 beers on tap, Irish coffee and a Nutty Irishman cocktail topped off with whipped cream. See Details
Cody's Public House Cody's Public House is a dog-friendly bar in Chicago, IL, where Fido is welcome to join you for a beverage inside the cozy bar or outside on the deck. Enjoy a drink from their extensive list that includes wine, domestic, craft and imported beers, ciders, seltzers, specialty drinks, and signature shots. See Details
PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox is a dog-friendly bar within the West Loop where pups can join you on the patio or inside in Chicago, IL. The dog menu includes a Pupwich, PB&J Dog Biscuit, and house-made Doge Jerky. Enjoy Neapolitan pizza, draft beer and music from a jukebox while Fido relaxes by your side. See Details
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a dog-friendly eatery in Vernon Hills, IL, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the enclosed patio and even gets to order from a dog menu! Diners can enjoy items like wok-fired chicken, house-made pot roast, burgers and seasonal specials, as well as handcrafted cocktails and small-batch beers. See Details
Lizzie McNeill's Irish Pub Lizzie McNeill's Irish Pub is a neighborhood spot located in Chicago, IL. Your pup is welcome to tag along at an outdoor pet-friendly table in front of their establishment when the weather is nice. Cozy up with a great selection of Irish whiskeys and dig into their tasty food during your visit. See Details
Wishbone Wishbone is a popular local restaurant serving traditional Southern cuisine in a spacious setting with dog-friendly patio seating in Chicago, IL. Menu favorites include omelets, buttermilk pancakes, biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits, North Carolina-style crab cakes, blackened catfish, and smoked beef brisket. Weekend brunch is also available. See Details
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