Dog Friendly Restaurants in Waukegan, IL

There are 7 dog-friendly restaurants in Waukegan 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 Waukegan. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Green Town Tavern
Green Town Tavern Named after the town featured in Ray Bradbury's novels, Green Town Tavern is a pet-friendly nod to Waukegan's former resident. Green Town Tavern offers three outdoor tables to both locals and tourists wanting to dine alongside their canine. Its menu includes an array of appetizers, salads, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, breakfast items, and more. Frequent visitors recommend ordering a beer or a margarita and the Nacho Supreme or a wrap. The Tavern is open Sunday from 12pm to 7pm, Monday from 11am to 9pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 1am and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 2am. See Details
Pet Friendly Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Waukegan, 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 five 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.) 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
Chipotle Mexican Grill Founded on the idea that food served fast does not have to be a typical fast food experience, Chipotle Mexican Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant known for its burritos, tacos, bowls, and salads. Visitors to Waukegan with a craving for a customizable burrito bowl can dig in alongside Fido at one of Chipotle's five outdoor tables. The Grill's menu allows guests to choose from crispy corn or soft flour tacos, a bowl, burrito, or salad, then choose from steak, carnitas, chicken, barbacoa or sofritas, next, adding rice beans and fajita vegetables, and finally, topping it all off with salsas, lettuce, guacamole, and cheese. 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
Starbucks Waukegan Whether you're getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location in Waukegan has four pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring Fido along. They don't have a full dog menu, but they do offer Puppuccinos on request. They serve a variety of coffee drinks, refreshers, teas and their popular frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. There are also food items including breakfast and lunch sandwiches, as well as pastries. A drive-thru window is also available so you don't have to tie Fido up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Starbucks Waukegan Whether you're getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location in Waukegan has five pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring Fido along. They don't have a full dog menu, but they do offer Puppuccinos on request. They serve a variety of coffee drinks, refreshers, teas and their popular frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. There are also food items including breakfast and lunch sandwiches, as well as pastries. A drive-thru window is also available so you don't have to tie Fido up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Poppy's 2 Poppy's 2 is a dog-friendly restaurant in Waukegan, IL that welcomes leashed pups at their three outdoor tables. They also have a convenient drive-thru window, so Fido can join you while you order their delicious hamburgers and ice cream. See Details
SMC Pampanga Express Fido is welcome to join you at the one outdoor pet-friendly table at SMC Pampanga Express, an eatery in Waukegan, IL. Enjoy lunch and dinner menu items like coconut chicken, beef asado, pork BBQ skewers, chop suey, 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
Docks Bar and Grill Docks Bar and Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Wauconda, IL where Fido can join you at a table on the outdoor deck. Their dog menu includes chicken and hamburger options! Dog owners can enjoy burgers, sandwiches, flatbreads, and house favorites like cheese lasagna, meatloaf, and boneless pork chops. See Details
DAWG PARK Gourmet Grill DAWG PARK Gourmet Grill in Glenview, IL, serves up American fast-food fusion with Asiatic style in a restaurant that is not only dog friendly but dog-themed and welcoming to all well-behaved canines outdoors and indoors. You can enjoy classic diner fare served out of stainless steel bowls. See Details
D & J Bistro This suburban French bistro serves up haute cuisine at a fair price, and without any attitude. Dine outdoors and Fido is welcome to join you, weather permitting. See Details
Side Lot Brewery Of course, with a name like Side Lot Brewery, the brews had better be good. This Wauconda, IL dog-friendly brewery serves up craft beer, microbrews, craft spirits, boutique wine, and even locally-roasted coffee, one thing is for sure: No matter what your tastes, there’s a drink for you waiting at Side Lot. Dogs are welcome on the outside patio. See Details
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, located in Vernon Hills, IL, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 12am, and Saturday through Sunday from 9am to 12am. See Details
Jesse Oaks Jesse Oaks serves burgers, pizza, quesadillas, and daily drink specials. Spacious patio welcomes dogs. See Details
Copper Fiddle Great little place. Only serves bourbon and gin, but does it like it was ART! Very fun! Also, Dog friendly due to very cool owners. See Details
Lauretta's Italian Bake Shop & Cafe' This small restaurant offers good Italian food, nice wines, and delicious desserts. Dogs are allowed on the small outdoor patio, which only has a few tables. See Details
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
Bacchus Nibbles Family-owned restaurant offers a diverse menu that includes escargot, egg rolls, shrimp salad, pulled pork sandwiches, grilled Atlantic salmon, shepherd's pie, three-cheese ravioli, creme brulee for dessert, and an impressive selection of wine. Umbrella patio tables are dog friendly. See Details
Captain Mike's Captain Mike's, located in Kenosha, WI, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious pub grub. Choose from menu options including appetizers, mac and cheese, burgers, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer chosen from their extensive list, and an order of the Bacon Cheeseburger Eggrolls with Kobe beef, crumbled double smoked bacon, minced onion, and sharp cheddar, wrapped and fried to perfection, served with horseradish mayo. Next, chow down on the Dump Bees Burger stuffed with gouda and brie, topped with roasted red peppers, jalapenos, and Cajun mayo. Or go for the Liquor and Whores Burger topped with fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, and marinara sauce. See Details
The Daily Dose Cafe The Daily Dose Cafe has five pet-friendly tables where you can sit with your dog. You can get breakfast or lunch at The Daily Dose, or even just a pick me up of a cup of Colectivo Coffee. Breakfast is served until 11am and has options like French Toast Panini, Frittata of the Week, and Bisculicious Plate. For lunch, you can pick up their signature sandwich, the Awesome Beef, which is sliced beef with cheese and sambal chili sauce. There are also fresh salads and soups that you can pair with your sandwich. Open Monday through Friday 6am to 3pm, Saturday 7am to 2pm, and Sunday 7am to 1pm. See Details
Prairie House Tavern Prairie House is a cozy, family-owned pub and grill in Buffalo Grove, IL with two dog-friendly patios. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Their menu offers a variety of refreshing drinks and traditional American eats like burgers, ribs, tacos, wraps, chicken tenders and more. See Details
Waukegan, IL, US