Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Aurora, IL

Pomegranate Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner Thursday through Saturday, and breakfast and lunch the rest of the week. The extensive menu includes almond French toast, Swedish pancakes, eggs Florentine, salads, sandwiches, burgers, quesadillas, BBQ ribs, steaks, seafood, and pasta. Dogs are welcome at patio tables.

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

Firehouse Subs, located in Aurora, 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.

Panera Bread on N Orchard Road has six pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

Fido is welcome to join you at one of the five outdoor pet-friendly tables at M Burger, an eatery in Aurora, IL. Enjoy lunch and dinner menu items like burgers, fries, chicken, milkshakes, and more. They also serve vegetarian options. Please note that table service isn’t available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you place your order inside.

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a dog-friendly eatery in Naperville, IL, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table and can even order from a dog menu! They serve handcrafted American food and drink with seasonally-inspired ingredients. Enjoy items like a BBQ ranch bacon burger, bison meatloaf, chicken lettuce wraps and a cobb salad.

Located in the historic Gaylord Building, 1 of only 28 National Trust Historic Sites in the entire country, Public Landing Restaurant welcomes Fido to enjoy outdoor dining at its finest on their beautiful and spacious dog-friendly patio in Lockport, IL. They even have a dog menu featuring Yappetizer dishes for your pup! After your meal, wind down with a walk along the old I&M Canal or through the Lincoln Landing Park.

Filling Station Pub & Grill is a dog-friendly American restaurant in St. Charles, IL where your friendly dog is allowed to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. Traditional American favorites served here include a variety of sandwiches and burgers, plus wings, turkey chili, jumbo shrimp, and fajitas. Ask a staff member about their dessert menu!

Craft'd is a dog-friendly neighborhood bar & grill serving craft beer and craft food in Plainfield, IL. Fido is welcome to dine with you at an outside table and they even have a dog menu! Start your meal with an order of the smoked pineapple chicken nachos, then choose from specialty entrees such as the orange salmon or the Cuban sandwich. Craft'd also offers gluten-free options.

The Burger Local is a dog-friendly restaurant in Geneva, Illinois. Fido is welcome to join you on the airy and spacious patio at a table with an umbrella. A cocktail and burger of the month is served and a taco and shake of the week. Every burger comes with your choice of fries, a side salad, or macaroni and cheese.

Two Hound Red Brewing Co is a brewery and restaurant located in downtown Glen Ellyn, IL. Fido is welcome to join you on the outside shaded patio. This dog-friendly eatery offers shareables, burgers, soups, salads and more to pair with your craft beer of choice. You can order a BBQ Frisbee (pizza) for the table to share or snag a Good Boy burger for yourself.

Located inside a historic building, Babcock's Grove House has fifteen pet-friendly tables where you can sit outside with your dog. Babcock's specializes in Midwestern comfort foods and a selection of local and regional craft brews. The menu changes based on the season but may include Chicken Schnitzel and Lingonberry or Blue Cheese Sriracha Meatloaf. They also offer a selection of burgers like the Creamy Horseradish, Turkey Shallot, and Sweet Smokey Potato Bean Burger. Ask your server for the day's selection of desserts.

Old Republic Kitchen + Bar is an American restaurant in the Fox Valley Area of Elgin, IL. This dog-friendly eatery serves house-smoked meats, pizza, award-winning burgers and more. You can also sip on craft cocktails or a cold draft beer. Fido is welcome to join you for a meal on the spacious outdoor patio during the summer when the tent is down.

Hamburgerseria is a dog-friendly restaurant serving gourmet burgers in Joliet. Visitors to Hamburgerseria can bring Fido and head to one of its three outdoor tables to enjoy a meal alongside their furry friend. The restaurant's menu includes starters such as Kosher Pickle Fries, Buffalo Tots, and Loaded Chips, as well as salads, burgers, sandwiches, paninis, hot dogs, and more. Its range of burgers include a Philly Cheese Burger, Black Bean Burger, Breakfast Burger, and Italiano Burger. Hamburgerseria is open seven days a week from 11am to 9pm.

Rooster's Barn & Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Bloomingdale, IL, where Fido is welcome at outdoor tables. They breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. The restaurant is known for their Best Fried Chicken Dinner, which is served after 2 PM each day. There are also options like tacos, burgers, sandwiches and kabobs.

Dogs are welcome on the patio at the pet-friendly Crosstown Pub & Grill in Batavia, IL. They serve favorites such as wings, burgers, club sandwiches, mac and cheese, chicken Alfredo, and jambalaya, plus craft beer and signature cocktails.

Backroads Pub and Grill is a dog-friendly American restaurant located in Plainfield, IL. Fido is welcome to join you for a meal on their outdoor patio and order off the dog menu. They are known for offering 17 different burger designs to pair with a signature cocktail!

Kuma's Corner is a dog-friendly eatery in Schaumburg, IL. Fido is welcome to join you at a table with an umbrella on the patio. The restaurant serves American comfort food and the burgers are named after heavy metal bands. A full bar is available.

Rebel Kitchen + Bar in Lombard, IL. Your four-legged best friend is welcome to join you on the shaded patio for a bite. Their menu includes lobster spring rolls, crispy honey chicken, short-rib grilled cheese and summer risotto. Brunch is also available on select days.

JoJo’s Shake Bar is a pet-friendly restaurant in downtown Naperville, IL. Guests can dine with their dogs at outdoor tables on the upper level, offering a “treehouse” experience near the riverfront. While there isn't a dog menu, they do serve pup cups! It’s a great stop for brunch, dinner or dessert with your pup. The menu includes burgers, sandwiches, wraps, wings, fish and chips, mac and cheese, pancakes, French toast, breakfast dishes, and specialty shakes.