Dog Friendly Sidewalk Cafés in North Carolina

The Patio Bistro is a dog-friendly, upscale deli in Waynesville, NC, where Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. Their menu features sandwiches, wraps, quiche, fresh salads, and soups. Gluten free options are also available. Dog water bowls can be provided. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order.

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The Hungry Pelican in Manteo, NC, is dog friendly. Pet parents can enjoy lunch beside their furry friends at one of five outdoor picnic tables on the brick patio. Their menu features classic deli choices like specialty sandwiches, fresh salads and ice cream. Table service isn't provided, so Fido must remain outside while you go in to order.

Jester's serves salads, quiche, and a wide selection of hot and cold sandwiches. Outside seating welcomes dogs.

If you're looking for a place to eat near Duke, check out Nosh, which has lots of outdoor patio seating where you and your dog can enjoy a meal on a nice day. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and serve a variety of cuisine including sandwiches, salads, burgers, and more. All of their food is cooked in house from scratch using high quality ingredients. Try the lump crab cakes, hand-rolled empanadas, and Southwestern chicken with mango salsa. Make sure to ask about the daily specials!

Press Coffee and Crepes offers an ever-changing menu prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Choose from sweet and savory crepes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fido is welcome to join you at one of the six pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal (Press provides hooks to secure your pup, as well as a bowl of fresh water!) Stop by for lunch and try the Short Rib Philly Crepe with pulled shortribs, red onions, green peppers, romaine, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, mushrooms, jalapenos, dressing, and mayo. Or go with a classic sweet crepe like the Sweet Granny Smith filled with Granny Smith apples, housemade caramel, and dusted with powdered sugar. Press also offers a number of vegetarian friendly options like the Herbivore Crepe with blistered cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, red onions, artichoke hearts, baby spinach, goat cheese, and house seasoning, with your choice of red pepper ranch or balsamic reduction. Press Coffee and Crepes is open Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 8:00pm, and Saturday through Sunday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Sunflour Baking Company is a dog-friendly restaurant in Harrisburg, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table for breakfast, lunch or baked goods. The menu features their popular cake jars, fresh-brewed coffee, small-batch pastries and breads, sandwiches, and more. Vegan and gluten-free options are available.

Wildflour Bakery is a pet-friendly establishment in Saluda, NC. Your leashed pup can tag along at one of their seven outdoor tables on their covered patio. Their menu features specialty pies, salads, cheese sticks and more. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order.

Dogs are welcome at several outdoor tables overlooking Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Bomba is a quick service European cafe that serves breakfast all day, lunch, and dinner with an eclectic menu with French, Greek, and Peruvian influences. Menu items include arepas, salad Nicoise, and steak au poivre. Coffee and espresso drinks and hard-to-find local beers are also served. Bomba is open Monday - Wednesday 9am - 3pm, Thursday 9am - 4pm, Friday - Saturday 9am - 9pm, Sunday 9am - 5pm.

Bring Fido to sit outside with you on the pet-friendly patio at Duck Deli in Duck, NC. This eatery offers a variety of menu options, including Rueben’s, Mahi tacos, hot dogs and more. Order inside the deli and then unwind outdoors with your pup while you wait for your food to be brought out.

Oldhouse Goods is a pet-friendly eatery in Jefferson, NC. Fido is welcomed with open arms to join you on their covered patio or inside the greenhouse for breakfast, lunch, and dessert. Food options include specialty lattes, breakfast bowls, a deluxe grilled cheese sandwich and scoops of ice cream paired with a flavored waffle cone. If dining alone, you can order with your pup inside before finding a dog-friendly table.

Relaxed coffeehouse offering some the Outer Banks' best coffee drinks made from beans roasted onsite, plus baked goods, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and craft beer. Keep in mind that there is no table service, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order. Outdoor deck seating welcomes dogs.

Off the Square is a dog-friendly restaurant in historic downtown Albemarle, NC, where Fido can join you in the sidewalk seating area. The menu features new American modern cuisine with an international flair using fresh and local ingredients. You'll find seasonal options like falafel bites, watermelon arugula salad, a wagyu burger, vegetable pasta florentine, Asian-glazed chicken, shrimp and grits, and more.

Barnyard Betsy Cheesesteaks & Hoagies in Creswell, NC, is dog friendly. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their umbrella-shaded picnic tables. Please note that your pup must remain outside while you go in to order. They specialize in authentic sandwiches made with the freshest meat, special rolls and their own spin to make it perfect for the North Eastern.

LittleSpoon Eatery is a contemporary neighborhood style cafe in Charlotte that prides itself in using quality, locally-sourced ingredients in everything they make. Outdoor tables are dog friendly! The menu includes salads, sandwiches, wings, signature coffee drinks, scratch cocktails, and a diverse selection of wine and beer.

City Lights Cafe is a small, dog-friendly eatery in Sylva, NC, that offers a variety of menu options including bagels, parfaits, scones, sandwiches, crepes (sweet and savory), salads, soups, paninis, burritos, quesadillas, tacos, muffins, cupcakes, and more. Let Fido tag along for the day and snag a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. City Lights also offers locally roasted coffee concoctions, as well as craft beers and local, organic wines!

DT's Blue Ridge Java is a pet-friendly cafe in the Historic District of downtown Spruce Pine, NC. Bring Fido with you while you enjoy caffeine and light eats outside at a table on the sidewalk. They serve specialty coffee, tea, pastries, bagels, breakfast platters, salads and sandwiches.

Chapel Hill, NC is home to La Vita Dolce, a dog-friendly cafe. Two and four-legged companions are invited to unwind together at one of the ten tables outside on the sidewalk patio. From morning to night, this local coffeehouse serves an array of sweet and savory treats and delicious beverages. Customer favorites include the oatmeal and chicken caprese panini. Table service isn’t provided, so Fido must remain outside while you order your food inside.

The Refectory Cafe serves up fresh, healthy dishes (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) prepared with local, wholesome ingredients. Bring your pup along for the day and snag a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy a cold, local beer and a perfect sandwich. They also offer a number of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menu options, as well. The Refectory Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 9:00pm, Saturday from 9:00am to 9:00pm, and Sunday from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Outer Bean Cafe in Kitty Hawk, NC, is a cozy local spot offering a variety of breakfast and lunch options—think egg casseroles, sandwiches, paninis, salads, smoothies, and fresh coffee. Grab a seat at their limited pet-friendly outdoor tables and dig in.