Dog Friendly Restaurants in Kannapolis, NC

There are 8 dog-friendly restaurants in Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Whataburger
Whataburger You can get hands-on with a classic treat from Whataburger in Kannapolis. Dog-friendly seating with a few tables outside is available at this location so you can chow down with Fido. Their menu features signature burgers with tons of topping combinations like the Chorizo Burger or Avocado Bacon Burger. They also offer chicken, breakfast bites, and fan favorites like the Monterey Melt or Chop House Cheddar Burger. You can satisfy your sweet tooth with a hot apple pie or a cold shake and malt. 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
Pet Friendly Whataburger
Whataburger You can get hands-on with a classic treat from Whataburger in Kannapolis. Dog-friendly seating with a few tables outside is available at this location so you can chow down with Fido. Their menu features signature burgers with tons of topping combinations like the Chorizo Burger or Avocado Bacon Burger. They also offer chicken, breakfast bites, and fan favorites like the Monterey Melt or Chop House Cheddar Burger. You can satisfy your sweet tooth with a hot apple pie or a cold shake and malt. 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
Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs, located in Kannapolis, is a popular deli-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty subs and salads. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Hook and Ladder Sub with smoked turkey, Virginia honey ham, and melted Monterey jack cheese. Order it Fully Involved to get mayo, deli mustard, lettuce, tomato, and onion! Or try the New York Steamer Sub with USDA corned beef brisket, pastrami, melted provolone, deli mustard, mayo, and Italian dressing. For something a bit lighter, try the Firehouse Salad with romaine, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, mozzarella, pepperoncini peppers, and dressing, with your choice of smoked turkey, grilled chicken, or Virginia honey ham. 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
Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant is a dog-friendly eatery in Kannapolis, NC, where Fido is welcome to join you at one of the many tables outside. Their menu features classic Mexican fare including tacos, burritos, fajitas and more. See Details
Sonic Drive-In This fast food restaurant on N Cannon Boulevard offers carhop service and a handful of pet-friendly tables. At Sonic Drive-In you can get burgers and hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, plus fries, tater tots, and mozzarella sticks. Sonic Drive-In is known for their vast selection of drinks, like Frozen Lemonade, Strawberry Limeade, and Grape Sluch with Rainbow Candy. There is also a selection of milkshakes, Sonic Blasts, waffle cone sundaes, and ice cream slushes. See Details
Local Patriot Roasting Company Bring Fido to the dog-friendly Local Patriot Roasting Company at The Shops on West Avenue in Kannapolis, NC. This veteran-owned-and-operated cafe invites two- and four-legged friends to stop in to order a drink and then unwind outside. Popular signature coffees include Butter Me Up, Great White Buffalo and David Tom. See Details
Pasta On Main Fido can join you on the pet-friendly back patio outside Pasta on Main, a local Italian restaurant in Kannapolis, NC. Owned and operated by dog lovers, this family-style eatery featured menu items include pastas, pizzas and wings. See Details
Flyin' Buffalo Flyin' Buffalo is a dog-friendly eatery in Kannapolis, NC, where Fido is welcome to join you at one of the two tables outside. Known as the "king of wings", you can order delicious chicken wings with homemade sauces, as well as wraps, specialty subs, pizza 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
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in Charlotte is pet-friendly. Home to the largest biergarten in the Southeast, it’s more like a park than a garden. The space, modeled after the early biergartens of Munich, is surrounded by 100-year-old oak, mature pecan and hickory trees for shade. It would be easy to forget that you’re only minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown as you stroll the brewery’s cobbled pathways and discover shady tables, cornhole games and toasty fire pits with your pup by your side. See Details
North Harbor Club For anyone looking for a great restaurant on the harbor, check out the North Harbor Club in Davidson, NC, which has lots of pet-friendly outdoor seating on their patio overlooking the lake. Pull up in your boat to one of the nine boat slips, which are complimentary for customers, or come by car for the traditional parking. North Harbor Club serves a variety of seafood and land fare like the mango shrimp, cornmeal crusted catfish, or aged filet mignon. Patio seating is extremely popular but is given on a first come, first serve basis, so try to beat the rush! See Details
VBGB Beer Hall & Garden VBGB Beer Hall & Garden offers over 30 craft beers and a menu of traditional pub fare. Leashed Fidos can join you on the patio and water bowls are available. Please note table service isn't available, so dogs will have to wait outside while you order from the counter. See Details
Jim 'N Nick's BBQ Jim 'N Nick's BBQ on Gateway Ln NW is dog-friendly. They offer their dog-owning customers six tables outside. Their motto is to avoid any tricks, no freezers, only fresh Southern goodness. On the menu, you'll find ribs, pork, chicken, brisket, and sausage, all smoked over time. One of the classic plate meals at Jim 'N Nick's BBQ is the fried chicken tender plate, served Southern-fried, Buffalo style or Nashville Hot with a choice of honey mustard, Morgan County white sauce, ranch, or BBQ sauce. See Details
NoDa Brewing Company North End NoDa Brewing Company in Charlotte, NC, offers dog-friendly seating outside on the patio. Bring Fido to NoDa while you enjoy a pint or a flight of locally made microbrews, paired with pizzas, salads, and shareables. See Details
The Flying Saucer The Flying Saucer is a great restaurant/bar for pet owners. The outdoor patio is fairly large and covered with fans. The servers will bring water for your pooch and will swoon over him/her as well. See Details
Killingtons Restaurant & Pub Killingtons Restaurant & Pub in Huntersville, NC, welcomes Fido on the dog-friendly covered patio. The menu features burgers, sandwiches, wraps, tacos, steaks, seafood, salads, flatbreads, weekend brunch, and rotating seasonal specials, along with craft beer, wine, and cocktails. See Details
Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse For fans of delicious steaks, check out Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse in Davidson, NC, which has several pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a meal on a nice day. Flatiron prides themselves on partnering with local farms to provide the very freshest and highest quality ingredients possible. If you're ever curious about where your food comes from, just ask- they would be happy to tell you! Try one of the signature steaks like the coffee crusted ribeye, or go for another classic entree like the Carolina shrimp and grits. See Details
Bruster's Real Ice Cream Treat yourself AND your pup to a sundae at Bruster's! They make a free sundae with dog bones on top for their furry customers. See Details
Hickory Tavern Hickory Tavern is a dog-friendly restaurant in Huntersville, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the covered patio. The menu features a wide array of dishes - from starters like fried pickles, spinach-artichoke dip, and seared ahi tuna to main dishes such as hand-breaded chicken tenders, cedar-plank salmon, baby back ribs, and steaks. Burgers and handhelds range from the classic Tavern Burger to specialty tacos, Reubens, and pulled pork sandwiches, while hearty salads and seafood plates round out the selection. See Details
Boardwalk Billy's UNCC Boardwalk Billy's is a vibrant raw bar and ribs joint in Charlotte, NC, featuring dog-friendly outdoor seating at its front tables. With a delicious selection of seafood, smokehouse items, burgers and sandwiches, this spot is perfect for a casual meal. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere and excellent food, making Boardwalk Billy's the top choice for Fido-friendly dining in Charlotte. See Details
Triple C Brewing Company Neighborhood brewery with outdoor seating for both pooches and people. Choose from a quality lineup of year-round and seasonal brews. Rotating food trucks are often onsite to provide tasty eats. Triple C Brewing Company opens at 4 pm Monday through Thursday, 2 pm on Friday, and noon on weekends. See Details
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