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

Pet Friendly The Patio Bistro
The Patio Bistro 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 are available for use. See Details
Pet Friendly Mountain Perks
Mountain Perks Coffee and Cafe with breakfast, lunch, dinner selections and great coffee! See Details
Jester's Cafe Jester's serves salads, quiche, and a wide selection of hot and cold sandwiches. Outside seating welcomes dogs. See Details
Nosh 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! See Details
Press Coffee & Crepes 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. See Details
Bomba 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. See Details
Sunflour Baking Company 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. See Details
Front Porch Cafe 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. See Details
City Lights Cafe 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! See Details
Off the Square 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. See Details
littleSpoon LittleSpoon is a contemporary neighborhood style cafe that prides itself in using quality, locally-sourced ingredients in everything they make. Menu includes salads, sandwiches, wings, signature coffee drinks, scratch cocktails, and a diverse selection of wine and beer. Outdoor tables are dog friendly. See Details
DT's Blue Ridge Java 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. See Details
The Refectory Cafe 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. See Details
Outer Bean Cafe Outer Bean Cafe is a local cafe/coffee bar in Kitty Hawk, NC, that serves up a variety of menu options. Choose from breakfast and lunch items like egg casserole, bagels, granola, breakfast sandwiches, salads, paninis, sandwiches, wraps, coffees, smoothies, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Stop in for lunch and chow down on the Cracked Pepper Smoked Turkey Panini with Boar's Head cracked pepper smoked turkey, sliced apple, roasted red peppers, brie, spinach, olive roasted red pepper tapenade, and sundried tomato pesto on wheat bread. Or for something a bit lighter, go with the Mushroom Salad with marinated mushrooms, romaine lettuce, spinach, local produce, grape tomatoes, raisins, cucumber, shredded carrots, red onions, pear, sunflower seeds, and bleu cheese with house vinaigrette. Before you head out the door, try their Da Honey Monkey Smoothie with banana, yogurt, honey, and milk! Outer Bean is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30am to 5:00pm. See Details
A Thyme Savor A Thyme Savor is open Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 3:00pm and they are happy to serve up fresh, delicious food to their guests. Whether you've requested their catering services, or if you're simply dining in, A Thyme Savor will not disappoint. Their menu changes periodically to allow for fresh, seasonal ingredients to be used, and there is an ever changing list of weekly specials. Let Fido tag along with you and snag a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables to enjoy a meal. Choose from options like the Pimiento Cheese BLT with housemade pimiento cheese, cherrywood smoked bacon, lettuce, and tomato on grilled sourdough. Or dig your fork into the Spring Spinach Salad with fresh spinach, blackberries, candied pecans, dried bing cherries, smoked blue cheese crumbles, and apple cider vinaigrette. See Details
67 Biltmore Dogs are welcome at three sidewalk tables for two at this counter service cafe in downtown Asheville. 67 Biltmore serves comforting foods for breakfast and lunch. Menu items at breakfast include French toast topped with pure maple syrup, hash, omelets, and a savory quinoa bowl with wilted mushrooms, spinach, and tomatoes. For lunch, sandwiches and soups are available. 67 Biltmore is open Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pm. See Details
24 Blackbirds Cafe and Market 24 Blackbirds Cafe and Market is open Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 3:00pm, and offers an assortment of menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and flatbreads. Come with your pup in tow and snag a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Start with an Arugula Salad, with cucumbers, caramelized onions, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette, parmesan, and candied walnuts. Next comes The Godfather sandwich, filled with roasted chicken, fresh mozzarella, pesto spread, basil, spinach, balsamic vinegar, and oven roasted tomatoes on ciabatta bread. See Details
Nasher Museum Cafe If you find yourself looking for a place for brunch or lunch on Duke's campus, check out the Nasher Museum Cafe, which has lots of pet-friendly outdoor tables on their large outdoor patio. This cafe is located outside the Nasher Museum of Art, but dogs are not allowed inside the museum. Try the omelets and eggs benedicts, or go for one of the sandwiches, salads, and wraps. The Cafe prides themselves on the fact that all of their ingredients are fresh and locally sourced. See Details
Cafe Meridian For anyone looking for a great place to go for lunch, Cafe Meridian is just the thing. They have enough pet-friendly outdoor seating for forty people, and it makes a great place for business lunches, since they have free WiFi. Try the poached salmon with lemon and dill, grilled vegetable frittata, or spanakopita. They also have delicious salads and gourmet sandwiches. Any of the meals you get are sure to be delicious, healthy, and fresh. Cafe Meridian is open from Monday-Friday from 11am-2pm. See Details
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