Dog Friendly Bakeries in North Carolina

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 North Carolina that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Kilwin's Chocolates

Black Mountain, NC

Kilwin's Chocolates Dogs are allowed at Kilwin's Chocolates on W State Street, where they provide a few pet-friendly outdoor benches. Even though the first Kilwin's opened in 1947, they still continue the tradition of offering confections and ice cream that are hand-made in their kitchen from premium ingredients and their old school recipes. The original ice cream recipes on offer include maple walnut, butter pecan, fudge brownie, cappuccino chocolate chip, and pumpkin pie. If you're not in the mood for a chilly treat, you can indulge in some creamy Mackinac Island Fudge created by the founders, Don and Katy Kilwin 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

Abeja's House Cafe

Asheville, NC

Abeja's House Cafe Dogs are allowed at outdoor tables when the weather is warm at Abeja?s House Cafe. Serving breakfast and lunch, this restaurant serves Latin-inspired food made with healthy ingredients. Menu items include breakfast sandwiches on homemade croissants, huevos rancheros, salads, ranchero hamburgers, and soups. The restaurant specializes freshly baked breads and desserts including tres leches cake, Italian Cream cake, pound cake, muffins, cookies, and chocolate marble cheesecake. Abeja's House Cafe is open daily from 7am - 3pm. See Details

City Bakery

Asheville, NC

City Bakery Dogs are welcome on the dog-friendly patio at this bakery cafe in North Asheville. City Bakery serves breakfast sandwiches on cheddar-scallion biscuits, homemade soups, fresh-baked pastries and artisan bread, bagels, salads, and deli sandwiches. City Bakery is open Monday - Friday 7 am ? 6 pm, Saturday 8 am ? 6 pm, Sun 8 am ? 4 pm. See Details

Miss Angel's Heavenly Pies Inc.

Mount Airy, NC

Miss Angel's Heavenly Pies Inc. Miss Angel's Heavenly Pies Inc. is a small bakery shop that serves up freshly baked pies, gluten free products (pies, oat bars, cake, cinnamon buns, danishes, and more), turnovers, and more. Bring Fido along for the day and snag a seat at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables to satisfy your sweet tooth. Try the Redneck Pie filled with moonshine-infused cherries. Or go for the classic Chocolate Pie, filled with three different types of chocolate! Miss Angel's Heavenly Pies Inc. is open Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:30pm, Saturday from 8:30am to 6:00pm, and Sunday from 9:00am to 4:30pm. See Details

Cheesecakes by Alex

Greensboro, NC

Cheesecakes by Alex Cheesecakes by Alex is a small, dog friendly, locally owned bakery in Greensboro, NC, where Fido is welcome to join you for a treat at an outdoor table. They specializes in creamy cheesecakes and with 22 flavors currently available, there's sure to be something to please everyone. Choose from Chocolate Chip, Creme Brulee, Kahlua Espresso, Pineapple, Peanut Butter Cup, White Chocolate Raz, Banana Foster, Sweet Potato Souffle, Butter Pecan, and more. They even offer a sugar free cheesecake, layer cakes, turnovers, muffins, cupcakes, cookies, and other assorted pastries. See Details

Baked Pie Company

Arden, NC

Baked Pie Company Baked Pie Company is a trendy, relaxed bakery that serves up a variety of delicious pies in a laid-back environment. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you indulge your sweet tooth. Choose from options including Honey Pecan, Oatmeal, Sugar Crack, Pecan Cheesecake, Cranberry Crumb, Hawaiian Pineapple, Strawberry Rhubarb, Chocolate Bourbon, and more! Baked Pie Company is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10am to 8pm, Friday through Saturday from 10am to 9pm, and Sunday from 11am to 4pm. See Details

Duck Donuts

Cary, NC

Duck Donuts Duck Donuts, located at Wrenn Drive, Cary, is a unique joint that serves up made-to-order donuts along with a variety of menu options including coffee, sandwiches, sundaes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you indulge your sweet tooth. Try the Maple Bacon Donut topped with maple icing, bacon pieces, and a raspberry drizzle. Or go for the Vanilla Coconut topped with vanilla icing, shredded coconut, and a hot fudge drizzle. For something a bit more savory, chow down on the Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich! 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

Duck Donuts

Charlotte, NC

Duck Donuts Duck Donuts, located at Kenilworth Avenue, Charlotte, is a unique joint that serves up made-to-order donuts along with a variety of menu options including coffee, sandwiches, sundaes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables while you indulge your sweet tooth. Try the Maple Bacon Donut topped with maple icing, bacon pieces, and a raspberry drizzle. Or go for the Vanilla Coconut topped with vanilla icing, shredded coconut, and a hot fudge drizzle. For something a bit more savory, chow down on the Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich! 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

Matthew's Chocolates

Hillsborough, NC

Matthew's Chocolates Matthew's Chocolates serves up small batch artisan, hand-painted chocolates. Choose from delicacies crafted with fragrant essential oils and herb extracts and molded into rich, dark Belgian chocolate. Your pup is welcome to join you at one of their two small pet-friendly outdoor tables while you satisfy that sweet tooth (just be sure to keep the cacao away from Fido!) Matthew's Chocolates is open Monday from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 12:00pm to 9:00pm, Friday through Saturday from 12:00pm to 10:00pm, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. See Details

Ivory Road Cafe and Kitchen

Arden, NC

Ivory Road Cafe and Kitchen Dogs are welcome at three outdoor tables at this bakery cafe serving breakfast, lunch, cakes, and cupcakes. Ivory Road Cafe & Kitchen's breakfast menu features slices of quiche, yogurt and granola parfaits, and breakfast skillets. At lunchtime, soups and sandwiches are on offer in addition to smoothies. Ivory Road Cafe & Kitchen is open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm. See Details

Mad Hatter's Bakeshop & Cafe

Durham, NC

Mad Hatter's Bakeshop & Cafe The Mad Hatter Bakeshop and Cafe serves up a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu options, as well as freshly baked goods such as pastries, cakes, tarts, pies, cookies, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try their Wasabi Salmon Wrap with grilled salmon, avocado, seasoned rice, homemade Asian slaw, nori, toasted sesame seeds, and wasabi sauce in a tomato basil tortilla. For something a bit lighter, try the Fried Goat Cheese Salad with fried Holly Grove goat cheese over organic mixed greens, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, caramelized onion, and toasted almonds, with a citrus vinaigrette. Before you leave, try the house favorite Lemon Lattice cake - three layers of white cake filled with a fresh lemon curd and iced with white buttercream, then topped with more housemade lemon curd and beautiful buttercream latticework. The Mad Hatter is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 9:00pm, and Sunday from 8:00am to 3:00pm. See Details

Geraldine's Bakery

Asheville, NC

Geraldine's Bakery Fresh baked goods made daily, such as doughnuts, danish, pastries, cookies, bagels, and pies. Outside umbrella tables are dog friendly. See Details

Kilwin's Chocolates

Huntersville, NC

Kilwin's Chocolates Dogs are allowed at Kilwin's Chocolates on Birkdale Commons Pkwy, where they provide two pet-friendly outdoor tables. Even though the first Kilwin's opened in 1947, they still continue the tradition of offering confections and ice cream that are hand-made in their kitchen from premium ingredients and their old school recipes. The original ice cream recipes on offer include maple walnut, butter pecan, fudge brownie, cappuccino chocolate chip, and pumpkin pie. If you're not in the mood for a chilly treat, you can indulge in some creamy Mackinac Island Fudge created by the founders, Don and Katy Kilwin 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

owl Bakery

Asheville, NC

owl Bakery Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at this old world-style bakery. Owl Bakery makes all of their breads and pastries with organic ingredients. Menu items include quiche with salad, soup, Croque Monsieur sandwiches, yogurt with granola, tartines, croissants, turnovers, and coffee and tea drinks. Owl Bakery is open Tuesday - Sunday 8am - 6pm. See Details

The Sweet Palette

Fayetteville, NC

The Sweet Palette The Sweet Palette is a small mother-and-son bakery that serves up fresh, handcrafted delicacies prepared with natural, local ingredients. Choose from menu options like cakes, cupcakes, cake balls, brownies, cookies, and more. Let Fido tag along for the day and snag a seat at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you satisfy your sweet tooth. Flavor options include Peanut Butter, Nutella, Oreo, Salty Caramel, Apple Spice, Key Lime, Chocolate Espresso, and many more. The Sweet Palette is open Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. See Details

Easy Peasy Decadent Desserts

Greensboro, NC

Easy Peasy Decadent Desserts Easy Peasy Decadent Desserts is a small batch bakery located in Greensboro, NC, that serves up a variety of delicacies prepared with primarily organic, locally sourced ingredients. Choose from cupcakes, cakes, mini cupcakes, tarts, French macarons, cookies, truffles, croissants, pastries, pies, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables while you satisfy your sweet tooth with a Mexican Hot Chocolate cupcake - rich dark chocolate infused with brown sugar, cinnamon, and Madagascar vanilla, topped with chocolate butter cream, and dusted with cocoa. Choose from other flavors including Banana Pudding, Blood Orange, Cinnamon Roll, Grasshopper, Maple Creme Brulee, Salted Caramel Apple, Sangria, and more! Easy Peasy Decadent Desserts is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00am to 6:00pm, and Friday through Saturday from 10:00am to 9:00pm. See Details

Dewey's Bakery

Winston-Salem, NC

Dewey's Bakery Dewey's Bakery is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30am to 9:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 8:00pm. Dewey's offers a variety of options including dessert bars, cakes, ice cream, baked goods, coffee, and more. Choose from cake flavors like Devil's Food, Pink Lemonade, Salted Caramel, Carrot Cake, and more. When it comes to the freshly-churned ice cream, flavors range from Oatmeal Sandwich, to Coffee Butterfinger Fudge Nut, to Green Mint Chip. Your pup is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your sweet treat, but don't be surprised if Fido begs for a bite! See Details

Great Harvest Bread

Greenville, NC

Great Harvest Bread Great Harvest Bread, located in Greenville, is a casual bakery that serves up freshly-prepared goodies. Choose from menu options including breads, cookies, scones, bars, muffins, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your morning. Try one of their Cheddar Bacon Scones, a hot Cinnamon Roll, or even a Salted Caramel Cookie. Or take home a loaf of freshly-baked bread to use later (choose from Rosemary Garlic, Pumpkin Berry Swirl, Banana Nut, Old Fashioned White, Cinnamon Raisin Walnut, and more!) 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

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Greenville, NC

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts This world-famous doughnut shop on E 10th Street is home to dog-friendly tables, so Fido can join you for one of their hugely popular glazed doughnuts. Amongst their interesting doughnuts, you'll find a New York Cheesecake, Oreo Cookies and Kreme, and plenty of other tantalizing treats. Although they are most well known for providing seasonal, classic, and specialty doughnuts, their coffee is fast becoming an American breakfast staple as well. Their interesting coffees include frozen pumpkin spice latte, frozen mocha, hazelnut latte, and iced skinny vanilla latte. If you really like their coffee, you can grab a bag and take it home with you. 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

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Hickory, NC

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts This world-famous doughnut shop on US Highway SE is home to dog-friendly tables, so Fido can join you for one of their hugely popular glazed doughnuts. Amongst their interesting doughnuts, you'll find a New York Cheesecake, Oreo Cookies and Kreme, and plenty of other tantalizing treats. Although they are most well known for providing seasonal, classic, and specialty doughnuts, their coffee is fast becoming an American breakfast staple as well. Their interesting coffees include frozen pumpkin spice latte, frozen mocha, hazelnut latte, and iced skinny vanilla latte. If you really like their coffee, you can grab a bag and take it home with you. 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