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Dog Friendly Sidewalk Cafés 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 sidewalk cafes in Illinois that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Sugar Wood-Fired Bistro

Sugar Wood-Fired Bistro

Sugar Wood-Fired Bistro

Wood-fired pizza, sandwiches, salads, and entrees such as chicken pesto and salmon. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.

Pet Friendly Cafe Olympic

Cafe Olympic

Crystal Lake, IL

Cafe Olympic is a dog-friendly eatery in Crystal Lake where Fido is welcome to join you at one of their outdoor, sidewalk tables for breakfast, lunch, or dinner - and can order from their own dog menu! This classic American diner serves fresh, scratch made comfort foods, mimosas on tap, Bloody Marys and more! Breakfast is served all day with homemade soups and baked goods made daily.

Milk & Honey Cafe

Milk & Honey Cafe

Milk and Honey Cafe is a pet-friendly eatery located in Chicago's eclectic Wicker Park neighborhood. Milk and Honey Cafe offers seven outdoor tables for those wanting to dine alongside their dog. Its menu includes gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads, made from scratch soups, and house-baked pastries. Breakfast and lunch are available daily. Regulars to the Cafe recommend ordering the freshly squeezed orange juice to accompany your tomato basil soup and ham sandwich. Milk and Honey Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 7am to 4pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 4pm.

Serenitea Cafe and Boutique

Serenitea Cafe and Boutique

Serenitea Cafe and Boutique is a pet-friendly tea room boasting a vintage style menu for breakfast and lunch. Visitors to Serenitea wanting to try its loose leaf tea served in eclectic tea cups and saucers can head to one of its four outdoor tables to enjoy with Fido. The Cafe's Afternoon Tea menu includes an assortment of finger sandwiches, scones and miniature desserts with an individual pot of tea for each guest. Its lunch menu includes scones of the day, sandwiches, Lavender Tea Cookies, Bars, and the Special of the Day. Former visitors call the tea selection incredible, rave about the chicken salad, and recommend lingering to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the Lavender Cookies. Serenitea Cafe says to call ahead at least twenty-four hours in advance for a reservation if you're looking to enjoy Afternoon Tea. Serenitea Cafe is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Thursday and Saturday from 8:30am to 6:30pm and Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

Little Branch Cafe

Little Branch Cafe

Little Branch Cafe is a pet-friendly shop serving espresso and brunch to hungry dog owners. Those wanting to sip alongside their pup can sit at one of Little Branch Cafe's four outdoor tables to enjoy their drink. Its menu includes sandwiches, omelets, French Toast varieties, pancakes, waffles, salads, burgers, paninis, and the soup of the day. Frequent visitors to Little Branch Cafe recommend ordering the Breakfast Burrito and topping it off with a cup of coffee. Little Branch Cafe is open Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 7am to 7pm, Wednesday and Thursday from 7am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 6pm.

Buzz Cafe

A part of Oak Park Arts District, Buzz Cafe is a dog-friendly cafe that believes in community and family ties. Those wanting to try some of Buzz Cafe's organic, vegan or vegetarian foods can head to one of its three outdoor tables to enjoy their meal alongside their dog. Its menu includes breakfast items, soups, salads, sandwiches, paninis, gourmet burgers, flatbread pizzas, snacks, and sweet treats. Regulars recommend ordering the breakfast burrito with a cup of Buzz Blend coffee. The Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 6am to 9pm, Saturday from 7am to 9pm and for brunch Sunday from 8am to 2pm.

The Brown Bag Bistro

The Brown Bag Bistro

The Brown Bag Bistro, located in Alton, IL, is a casual cafe that serves up a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal.

Garden on Main

Garden on Main in Algonquin, IL, is quickly becoming a pet-friendly favorite to locals. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table while you dine. Their menu features a range of options for all appetites, but their specialties are their crepes, gelatos, and coffees. They also serve a dinner menu, as well as wine and beer.

Bagel Art

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.

Morgan Street Cafe

Morgan Street Cafe

Morgan Street Cafe is a pet-friendly cafe serving coffee and baked goods to locals and tourists alike. Those wanting to sip on a cup of joe while Fido lounges underfoot can sit at one of Morgan Street Cafe's four outdoor tables to enjoy the afternoon. Its menu includes breakfast items such as a Croissandwich, Lox or Morgan Street Special, as well as grilled sandwiches, salads, and soups. Visitors to Morgan Street Cafe recommend the Jerk Chicken Soup and the Mediterranean Sandwich. This location of Morgan Street Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 6am to 5pm and Saturday from 8am to 5pm.

Cafe Moxo

Springfield, IL

A dog-friendly eatery, Cafe Moxo's motto is ""you don't need a silver fork to eat good food."" Visitors wanting to grab a BBQ Mac grilled cheese sandwich can do so alongside their furry friend at one of Cafe Moxo's six outdoor tables. Its menu includes a range of coffee drinks, breakfast items, soups, salads, pot pies, sandwiches, wraps, bagged lunches, weekly specials, and baked goods. Locals rave on and on about Cafe Moxo's breakfast burrito and recommend ordering a bottomless cup of coffee and a chocolate chip cookie--gluten-free or regular--to top it off. Cafe Moxo is open Monday through Saturday from 6:30am to 3:00pm."

Town House Books and Cafe

St. Charles, IL

Town House Books and Cafe

Town House Books and Cafe is a welcoming and dog-friendly bookstore and cafe located in historic Century Corners in downtown St. Charles. Dog owners with a love for reading can head to one of its nine outdoor tables to enjoy a book and a bowl of soup while Fido lounges underfoot. The Cafe's menu includes breakfast dishes, sandwiches served hot and cold, a homemade quiche of the day, salads, soups, hummus, coffee, tea, gelato, sorbetto, and made from scratch, fresh-baked desserts. Locals rave about its homemade soups and recommend ordering a plate of Apricot Chicken Salad, a slice of Bourbon Pecan Pie and a glass of peach iced tea. The Cafe's hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Sunday Brunch is served Sunday from 10:30am to 3:00pm.

Cafe Selmarie

Cafe Selmarie, located in Chicago, IL, is a contemporary American restaurant and bakery that serves up a variety of delectable eats. Fido is welcome to join you while you enjoy your meal (dogs are not allowed inside the fence, but you can grab a pet-friendly table right next to the railing.) Chow down on the Prawns and Polenta - prawns with creamy polenta, sweet corn relish, shaved radish, chili oil, and cilantro. Or go for the Ricotta Pasta - handmade ricotta noodles, watercress, shaved pecorino, chicken stock reduction, and cracked pepper, with your choice of grilled chicken or grilled salmon. Before you head out, be sure to try a taste of one of their sweet treats, like the Pumpkin Tres Leches Torte with layers of fresh whipped cream and pumpkin spice cake soaked in sweetened milk. Cafe Selmarie is open Tuesday through Thursday from 8am to 9pm, Friday through Saturday from 8am to 10pm, and Sunday from 9am to 9pm.

Nirvana

Vernon Hills, IL

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

Dario's

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.

Lock 16 Cafe & Gift Shop

Lock 16 Cafe & Gift Shop

Lock 16 offers biscuits and gravy and sunrise tacos for breakfast, and veggie wraps and Italian beef sandwiches for lunch. Sidewalk tables are dog friendly.

Wired Cafe

Wired Cafe is a pet-friendly cafe serving breakfast and lunch. Visitors to Wired Cafe wanting to dig into a ""Best Sandwich Ever"" can do so alongside their furry friend at one of its two outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Wired's menu includes a Breakfast Burrito, Egg in a Cup, quiche, fruit, a variety of sandwiches and wraps as well as a Loaded Bagel, Siracha Egg Salad, and more. Frequent visitors recommend ordering a baked good and a cup of coffee. Wired Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 5:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am to 2:00pm."

Janik's Cafe

Offering all day breakfast and a variety of lunch dishes, Janik's Cafe is a pet-friendly spot to grab a made to order salad or sandwich. Those wanting to dine alongside their dog can sit at one of Janik's many outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Its vast menu includes Hot Off The Griddle dishes, omelets, soups, salads, wraps, half-pound hamburgers, sandwiches, fish tacos, pasta bowls, and a range of sweets. Regulars recommend ordering the Eggs Benedict and a mimosa. Janik's is open seven days a week from 7am to 4pm.

Jam & Jelly

Jam and Jelly is a family run restaurant, serving breakfast and lunch along with a wide variety of unique jam, jelly, and organic tea flavors in a dog-friendly atmosphere. Jam and Jelly offers six outdoor tables for guests with dogs wanting to dig into a Jammin' pancake wrap, a super-sized pancake, stuffed with scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheese. Its giant menu includes egg dishes, omelets, Benedicts, biscuits and gravy, frittatas, waffles, pancakes, crepes, French toasts, salads, platters, burgers, wraps, sandwiches, paninis, wraps, and more. Frequent visitors recommend ordering a bowl of Cream of Chicken soup or the Steak and Eggs. Jam and Jelly is open daily from 7am to 3pm.

Bluffington's Cafe

Bluffington's Cafe

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.

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