Dog Friendly Sidewalk Cafés in El Cajon, CA

There’s 1 pet friendly sidewalk café in El Cajon that welcomes dogs at their outdoor tables, and 34 more nearby. 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 El Cajon. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Downtown Cafe
Downtown Cafe Sample from a diverse menu that includes ribeye steaks, BBQ ribs, fajita skillets, and shrimp linguini. Dogs are welcome on the front patio. See Details
Pet Friendly Naked Cafe
Naked Cafe Dig into custom pancakes, roasted beef hash, sesame ginger chicken soft tacos, and custom made sandwiches and wraps. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables. See Details
Rancho Santa Fe Bistro This cozy bistro is located in the heart of Rancho Santa Fe's quaint downtown district. A simple, yet tasty menu features soups, salads, sandwiches, and a robust wine selection. Dogs are welcome at outdoor umbrella tables. See Details
Harbor Breakfast Harbor Breakfast is a pet-friendly eatery located in downtown San Diego, CA. Bring Fido along while you dine at an umbrella-covered table on the sidewalk. The menu includes egg platters, eggs benedict, pancakes, sandwiches, Mexican-inspired baja specials, and more. See Details
Alma Verde Cacho Alma Verde is a dog-friendly health food restaurant in Tijuana, MX. This local chain welcomes pups to sit beside their owner inside and features a patio where furry friends can join you outside. A variety of options can be found on their breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, including eggs benedict, chilaquiles, salads, soups, sandwiches and more. See Details
Leilani's Cafe Leilani's serves omelets, bagel sandwiches, quesadillas, and Teriyaki beef. Outdoor tables are dog friendly. See Details
Lestat's On Park Lestat's On Park, located in San Diego, CA, is a trendy cafe that serves up a variety of delicious eats. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, coffee, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their nine pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your day. Lestat's On Park is open 24/7, so stop by anytime day or night for a cup of caffeine and a bite to eat! See Details
The Lazy Hippo The Lazy Hippo is a dog-friendly restaurant serving organic, exotic, modern, and traditional breakfast and lunch in the historic Gaslamp District. The Lazy Hippo has three outdoor tables available for diners with Fido in tow. The Lazy Hippo has dog bones and water bowls available for dogs joining their humans for a meal. The Lazy Hippos menu includes egg plates, omelets, pancakes, waffles, benedicts, Mexican dishes, breakfast burritos, starters, sandwiches, salads, mac and cheese, tacos, and a wide range of side dishes. "Adult Hippo Drinks" include cocktails, wine by the glass, and bottled and draft beer. The Lazy Hippo is open daily from 8am to 2pm. See Details
Cafe Madeleine Inspired by the sidewalk cafe's in France, Cafe Madeleine is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy a cup of coffee. Dog owners looking to be transported to France alongside their canine can sit at one of Cafe Madeleine's three outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. The Cafe's menu includes crepes, paninis, quiches, salads, croissants, macaroons, fruit tarts, tea cakes, and more. Regulars rave about its vegetarian options. Cafe Madeleine is open Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm and Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 7pm. See Details
Bowls N Brews Bowls N Brews is a pet-friendly sidewalk café offering premium acai bowls and fresh brewed coffee in Santee, CA. With a convenient exterior window for placing your order and seating on their outdoor patio, this spot will sure be a favorite for you and your pup. Afterwards, take Fido for a short walk across the street to visit Mast Park Off-Leash Dog Park. See Details
Caroline's Seaside Cafe Dine with your dog outside at one of the tables on the patio at Caroline's Seaside Cafe. This eatery is located at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and features beautiful ocean views from the dog-friendly seating area. Their lunch and dinner menu features items like a vegetable scramble, freshly baked bagels, Caroline's parfait, curried chicken salad sandwiches, Cove burgers and more. See Details
Croutons Sorrento Valley Croutons is a pet-friendly cafe with a location in San Diego, CA. Bring Fido along while you enjoy a meal outside on the front patio. The menu includes pastries, salads, soups and sandwiches. See Details
Quiet Storm Roasters & Bakers Well-behaved pups may join their owners at one of seven dog-friendly tables outside Quiet Storm Roasters & Bakers in San Diego, CA. This family-operated cafe serves morning starters, afternoon pick-me-ups and relaxing evening beverages like coffee, tea, mimosas, cocktails and specialty drinks. Table service isn't provided, so Fido must remain outside while you order inside. See Details
Janet's Montana Cafe Janet's Montana Cafe is a pet-friendly cafe in Alpine, CA. Bring Fido with you while you enjoy breakfast or lunch on the spacious garden patio. Menu options include egg platters, french toast, salads, sandwiches, pies and more. See Details
Copa Vida East Village Copa Vida is a pet-friendly cafe in San Diego, CA. Your leashed pup can join you at one of their five outdoor tables for a meal. Their menu features various caffeinated drinks, tea, baked goods and more. See Details
Cliff Hanger Cafe Fido is welcome to join you at one of the ten outdoor, pet-friendly tables at Cliff Hanger Cafe, an eatery in La Jolla, CA. Enjoy menu items like sandwiches, salads, soups, coffee and more, which you can order from the walk-up window. See Details
Living Room Cafe and Bistro Fido can join you at one of the tables outside Living Room Cafe and Bistro, a dog-friendly eatery in San Diego, CA. Menu options include quiche, salads, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, 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
La Mesa Bistro & Bakery Dine with your dog outside at one of the seven pet-friendly tables on the patio at La Mesa Bistro & Bakery at Mart Square in La Mesa, CA. From morning to afternoon, this eatery serves a variety of sandwiches, bowls, baked goods, salads and more. Table service isn't provided, so Fido must remain outside while you order inside. See Details
Boney's Bayside Market Boney's Bayside Market is a dog-friendly restaurant in Coronado, CA where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. The menu features fresh grocery items and an award winning full service deli. Please note that table service isn’t available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you place your order inside. See Details
Ranch Deli Ranch Deli offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Bring Fido along while you enjoy a meal at one of the seven tables on the patio. Their menu includes hot & cold sandwiches, burritos, omelets, pastries and more. See Details
El Cajon, CA, US