Dog Friendly Bakeries in Illinois

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great bakeries in Illinois that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Letizia's Natural Bakery

Chicago, IL

Letizia's Natural Bakery Letizia's Natural Bakery offers homemade all-natural muffins, cookies, and pastries, a wide selection of fresh lunch items, and a full espresso bar in a laid back atmosphere with a beautiful back patio that welcomes dogs during the summer. Opens at 6am Monday thru Saturday and 7am on Sunday. See Details

Corner Bakery Cafe

Schaumburg, IL

Corner Bakery Cafe A fast-casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Corner Bakery Cafe is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy a meal in Schaumburg. Visitors to the Cafe can head to one of its eight outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Buttermilk Pancakes and Eggs with Bacon alongside Fido. The Bakery Cafe's menu is made up of morning favorites such as scramblers and pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, Power Flats, oatmeals, yogurt, fresh salads, signature sandwiches, panini, hot sandwiches, handcrafted pasta, soups, chili, and more. Its baked goods include cookies, hand pies, rugalach, slices of cake, and bars. 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

Stan's Donuts & Coffee

Chicago, IL

Stan's Donuts & Coffee Stan's Donuts & Coffee in Chicago provides eight dog-friendly tables outside where you can munch on a sweet treat with your pooch. Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will need to wait outside when you go in to order. Donut connoisseurs will find a diverse selection of flavors from classics like Glazed and the Plain Old Fashioned to specialties like Buttermilk Bar and Toffee Cake. You can cool down with an ice cream treat like a sundae or a shake. If you need a caffeinated pick me up, Stan's Donuts & Coffee also offers a full espresso bar along with hot tea and frappes. You'll also find more savory options like bagels to get your day started or serve as a hearty snack. Don't miss out on their popular Donut Cakes like the peanut butter pocket. See Details

Plush Horse Ice Cream Shoppe

Tinley Park, IL

Plush Horse Ice Cream Shoppe The Plush Horse is a pet-friendly sweet spot serving delicious homemade ice cream ""with a historic flare."" The Plush Horse has a couple of outdoor tables for dog owners with a sweet tooth to kick back with their pooch and enjoy a scoop. The Plush Horse offers around fifty flavors of ice cream as well as yogurts, sherbets, sorbets, and gelatos. Its ice cream flavors include Apple Pie, Blue Moon, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Bubble Gum, Coffee, Hawaiian Delight, and seasonal flavors such as Egg Nog or Pumpkin Pie. It also serves cakes and pies, Snow Storms, cookie bowls, and waffle sundaes. Regulars rave about the banana split and recommend ordering the Key Lime ice cream. The sweet shop is open daily from 12pm to 10pm." See Details

Bakelab

Urbana, IL

Bakelab Bakelab is a dog-friendly eatery in Urbana, IL, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. The menu features coffee and a variety of baked goods. See Details

Country Donuts

Crystal Lake, IL

Country Donuts Country Donuts is a pet-friendly sweet shop with the motto ""serve fresh donuts and good coffee in a clean and friendly environment."" Country Donuts offers one outdoor table for guests with a dog desiring a donut. Its menu includes coffee rolls, Danish twists, cinnamon buns, a variety of muffins, bagels, and cookies, donut holes, cakes, and, of course, a range of donuts. The shop's donuts range in flavor from White Iced Long Johns to Chocolate Iced Angel Cream to Black Rasberry Bismarck. Its coffee menu includes hot and iced drinks, espresso, hot chocolate, and juice. Frequent visitors to Country Donuts recommend ordering a seasonal treat or a double-chocolate donut. Country Donuts is open around the clock, seven days a week." See Details

Goddess and the Baker

Chicago, IL

Goddess and the Baker Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, Goddess and the Baker is a pet-friendly restaurant offering excellent coffee. Visitors to Goddess and the Baker wanting to dig into a brownie topped with creamy gelato alongside their canine can sit at one of the Baker's five outdoor tables to enjoy their sweet treat. The Goddess and the Baker's menu spans from salads to a wide selection of made-to-order sandwiches. It also includes layered rainbow cakes, cupcakes, creative cookies, and brownies. The Breakfast Sandwich is a local favorite and the fruit loop rice crispy treats are sure to satisfy any dog lover with a sweet tooth. This location of the ship is open Sunday from 8am to 6pm, Monday through Friday from 7am to 8pm and Saturday from 8am to 8pm. See Details

Kruta Collinsville Bakery

Collinsville, IL

Kruta Collinsville Bakery Kruta's Bakery is a dog-friendly sweet spot serving dishes created from centuries old recipes alongside trendy treats. Diners wanting to enjoy a donut alongside their dog can sit at one of its two outdoor tables to enjoy their dish. The Bakery's menu includes cakes, donuts, pastries, stollens, breads, cookies, cream puffs, cannoli, radio bars, peanut squares, tarts, holiday sweets, and more. Frequent visitors call Kruta's ""melt in your mouth"" good and recommend ordering the cheesecake or the coffee cake. Kruta's is open Tuesday through Friday from 6am to 5pm and Saturday from 6am to 3pm." See Details

Sprinkles Cupcakes

Chicago, IL

Sprinkles Cupcakes The famous Sprinkles Cupcakes on E Walton Street has one bench outside, so you are welcome to bring your dog. One of the iconic American cupcake shops, Sprinkles Cupcakes has a variety of flavors like Banana Dark Chocolate, Vanilla Milk Chocolate, and, of course, Sprinkle. You can also get ice cream at Sprinkles Cupcakes either by itself, as cupcake sundaes, shakes, or between two fresh baked cookies or brownies. You can get cookies in classic flavors and specialty flavors alike, and gluten-free options. See Details

Lagomarcino's Confectionery

Moline, IL

Lagomarcino's Confectionery Since 1908, Lagomarcino's has been producing homemade chocolates, ice cream, and sandwiches. This chocolatier on 5th Avenue has two pet-friendly tables, so Fido can join you while you indulge in some rich, creamy chocolate, soup or a salad. Locals rave about the baked ham and swiss sandwich and the egg salad sandwich served on Swedish rye bread. You can wash your meal down with a tall glass of Lago, a drink created by the original owner, Charlie Lagomarcino, in the 1920's. 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

Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter

Chicago, IL

Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter is a dog-friendly bakery serving artisanal bread, croissants, macarons, and pastries. Hungry dog owners wanting to enjoy a homemade sandwich or soup alongside Fido can sit at one of the Bakery's five outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Its menu includes Travel Cakes, muffins, croissants, homemade granola, eggs, quiches, salads, sandwiches, and soups. Frequent visitors recommend the chocolate croissants and the lemon tarts. Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter is open Sunday from 9:00am to 3:00pm, Monday from 8:00am to 3:30pm and Tuesday through Saturay from 8:00am to 7:00pm. See Details

Beacon Doughnut Co.

Chicago, IL

Beacon Doughnut Co. Beacon Doughnut Co. is dog-friendly! Visit the small-batch artisanal vegan donut shop's walk-up window at their Armitage Ave location in Chicago and order some of their daily flavors like Cinnamon Bun, Apple Fritter, Blackberry Bismark, or Lavender Vanilla. They close for the day when they sell out, but preorder is also available to make sure you get your favorites! See Details

Alliance Bakery & Cafe

Chicago, IL

Alliance Bakery & Cafe Located in the scenic Wicker Park neighborhood, Alliance Bakery serves fine European pastries and desserts in a casual neighborhood setting with a dog-friendly outdoor seating section during the summer. Choose from yummy treats like cinnamon rolls, Danish, scones, macarons, mini cookies, deluxe bars, and buttercream cupcakes. Opens at 6am Monday thru Saturday and 7am on Sunday. See Details

Great American Bagel

Frankfort, IL

Great American Bagel Great American Bagel, located in Frankfort, is a casual bakery and eatery that serves up a variety of tasty options. Choose from bagels, cream cheese spreads, sandwiches, omelettes, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, tea, soups, salads, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Pick a bagel (Apple Cinnamon Oat Bran, Banana Nut, Chocolate Chip, Sundried Tomato Basil, Onion, Jalapeno Cheddar, Cinnamon Sugar, and more) and top it with the cream cheese of your choice (Blueberry, Cucumber, Lox, Veggie, Salsa, Scallion, Pineapple Walnut, and more!) Or go for a Scrambled Egg and Cheese Sandwich with your choice of sausage, bacon, or ham. 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

Whisk Bakery and Coffee Shop

Wauconda, IL

Whisk Bakery and Coffee Shop Located on charming Main Street, Whisk Bakery and Coffee Shop is a pet-friendly spot to enjoy a made-from-scratch treat. Visitors to Whisk wanting to dig into one of its ""infamous Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls,"" can do so alongside their canine at its outdoor table. The sweet shop's menu includes coffee locally sourced from Hansa Coffee Roasters, lattes, pour-overs, Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls, croissants, scones, muffins, pull-aparts, breakfast sandwiches, egg bakes, breakfast burritos, biscotti, flourless chocolate cake, cookie cream pies, cupcakes, mini cheesecakes, cookies, bars, eclairs, cream puffs, cannolis, tarts, cake pops, and chocolate dipped pretzels. Whisk Bakery and Coffee Shop is open and serving locals and tourists alike Tuesday from 7:30am to 4:00pm, Wednesday through Friday from 7:30aam to 5:00pm, and Saturday from 8:00am to 4:00pm." See Details

Steve Buresh's Cheesecake Store

Plainfield, IL

Steve Buresh's Cheesecake Store Steve Buresh's Cheesecake Store and Sandwich Shop, is a dog-friendly eatery, home to the famous cheesecake mason jar. Visitors to Steve Buresh's can head to one of its three outdoor tables to enjoy a sweet treat alongside their furry friend. The Cheesecake and Sandwich Shop's menu includes shakes, smoothies, hot pressed sandwiches, wraps, salads, deli sandwiches, and a variety of cheesecake options. Regulars rave over the chocolate chip cheesecake as well as the jarred turtle or peanut butter cheesecakes. The Shop is open Sunday from 11am to 3pm and Monday through Saturday from 10am to 8pm. See Details

Original Bagel and Bialy

Wheeling, IL

Original Bagel and Bialy Original Bagel and Bialy is home to three pet-friendly tables outside. According to TripAdvisor, Original Bagel and Bialy is the second best restaurant in Buffalo Grove. Their deli is modeled on their grandfather's deli, generous portions of cream cheese on freshly baked bagels. In addition to the bagels in the name, the chefs also prepare huge sandwiches, including a turkey Reuben that is hugely popular amongst local diners. Bagel and Bialy is open Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 7:30pm, Saturday from 7:00am to 4:00pm, and Sunday from 7:00am to 3:00pm. See Details

Lovin Oven Cakery

Grayslake, IL

Lovin Oven Cakery Lovin Oven Cakery is a dog-friendly bakery serving delicious desserts made from fresh and high-quality ingredients. Visitors to Lovin Oven looking to devour a Bacon Long John while Fido relaxes nearby can head to one of its outdoor tables to enjoy their sweet treat. The Cakery's menu includes butter cookies, muffins, mini pastries, gourmet cookies, breads, sugar cookies, coffee cakes, danishes, donuts, brownies, European pastries, pies, tortes, cakes, and more. Lovin Oven regulars call its chocolate chip coffee cake the best around and recommend ordering a selection of cookies to take home. This location of Lovin Oven Cakery is open Tuesday through Friday from 6am to 7pm, Saturday from 6am to 6pm and Sunday from 8am to 1pm. See Details

Lezza Spumoni and Desserts

Elmhurst, IL

Lezza Spumoni and Desserts Lezza Spumoni and Desserts is an Italian sweet shop serving its treats in a dog-friendly environment. Dog owners with a sweet tooth wanting to dig into a cupcake and sip on a cappuccino alongside their furry friend can do so at one of its four outdoor tables. Its menu includes items such as flourless cake, tiramisu, cupcakes, mousse, mini-cakes, muffins, Italian ice, gelatos, cookies, and more. This location of Spumoni and Desserts is open Sunday from 8am to 5pm and Tuesday through Saturday from 7am to 8pm. See Details

Anna Shea Chocolate Lounge

South Barrington, IL

Anna Shea Chocolate Lounge Anna Shea Chocolates and Lounge serves artisan bon bons in a dog-friendly atmosphere. Dog owners with a sweet tooth can head to one of the chocolate shop's six outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. The Anna Shea Lounge offers free-wifi, wines, craft beers, and martinis. The chocolate shop offers a variety of flavors from Aged Balsamic Caramel to Candied Bacon Caramel to Cherry Baby, Elle's Birthday Cake, Honey Lavender Carmel, Margarita, and much more. It also sells nut bark, toffee, chocolate bars, and seasonal treats. Frequent visitors rave about Anna Shea's hot chocolate and recommend purchasing some truffles. Anna Shea Chocolates and Lounge Monday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 10pm and Sunday from 12am to 6pm. See Details