Dog Friendly Sidewalk Cafés in Lake Bluff, IL

Bluffington's Cafe has been a family-operated institution in the Lake Bluff and Lake Forest area for over 23 years. They offer a variety of sandwiches, salads, soups, coffees, pastries and more. Dogs are welcome to join you at an outdoor table while you enjoy your meal. Water bowls are available upon request.

Bagel Art is a dog-friendly spot to grab a simple and delicious dish among locals. The cafe offers six outdoor tables for those wanting to dig into a Veggie Wrap while Fido lounges underfoot. Bagel Art's menu includes sandwiches, breakfast items, bagels, salads, pastries, and cookies. Regulars recommend ordering the Lox sandwich and a cup of coffee and kicking back to watch the street traffic pass. Bagel Art is open Monday through Saturday from 6:00am to 3:00pm and Sunday from 7:00am to 2:30pm.

Nirvana is dog friendly and serves up fantastic food and wine. Outdoor patio welcomes Fido, weather permitting.

Located in downtown Palatine, Dario's is a dog-friendly eatery serving what locals call the best lunch around. Visitors to Dario's with Fido in tow can head to one of its five outdoor tables to enjoy a meal comprised of Italian, Mexican and American flavors. Dario's menu includes paninis, wraps, flatbreads, salads, soups, and sides. Frequent visitors rave about the portion sizes, and the build your own flatbread option and recommend ordering the BCT Panini. Dario's is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 6pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 5pm.

Fido is welcome to join you at one of the five outdoor, pet-friendly tables at Chicago Bagel & Bialy, an eatery in Wheeling, IL. Enjoy menu items like bagels, sandwiches, breakfast plates and more. Please note that table service isn’t available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you place your order inside.