Dog Friendly Restaurants in East Lansing, MI

There are 12 dog-friendly restaurants in East Lansing that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. 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 East Lansing. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Ellison Brewery and Spirits
Ellison Brewery and Spirits Ellison Brewery and Spirits in East Lansing is a dog-friendly brewpub where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table, or inside the tasting room. While they don't have a dog menu, they do offer special "dog beers"! Along with a full menu of craft brews, their food menu offers appetizers, sandwiches, burgers and more. See Details
Pet Friendly The Peanut Barrel
The Peanut Barrel The Peanut Barrel is a dog-friendly American restaurant in East Lansing, MI. This restaurant has been serving up perfectly crafted burgers and beer for more than 40 years! Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. Try their chicken rodeo sandwich, chili, Sal's Memorial Shroom Burger, or their tuna melt while you're visiting. See Details
Biggby Coffee Branding itself as a fun coffee cafe, Biggby Coffee is a dog-friendly spot to grab a cup of joe in East Lansing. Dog owners can head to one of Biggby's two outdoor tables to sip alongside their canine companion. The coffee shop's menu includes coffee and tea lattes, hot chocolate, creme freeze smoothies, and food items such as bagels, cookies, donut holes, muffins, and a yogurt parfait. Biggby also serves pup cups to furry friends joining their owners. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Five Guys Five Guys, located in East Lansing, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!) Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in East Lansing, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty noshes. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Wreck Sandwich with salami, Angus roast beef, oven-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, melted Swiss, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on multigrain bread. Or go for the Uptown Salad with romaine, iceberg, spinach, all-natural grilled chicken, crumbled bleu cheese, red grapes, apples, dried cranberries, diced red onion, and candied walnuts. Before you leave, grab a shake in your favorite flavor (Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Oreo, Banana, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, and more.) Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside. See Details
Big Apple Bagels Creating sandwiches from fine deli meats, Big Apple Bagels is a dog-friendly eatery serving all-day breakfast, lunch, and dinner to East Lansing locals and tourists alike. Big Apple offers one outdoor table to dog owners wanting to dig into a gourmet muffin alongside Fido. The bagel shop's menu includes breakfast and deli sandwiches, bagels, My Favorite Muffins, Freshens smoothies, and Brewster's coffee drinks. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Chipotle Mexican Grill Founded on the idea that food served fast does not have to be a typical fast food experience, Chipotle Mexican Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant known for its burritos, tacos, bowls, and salads. Visitors to East Lansing with a craving for a customizable burrito bowl can dig in alongside Fido at one of Chipotle's seven outdoor tables. The Grill's menu allows guests to choose from crispy corn or soft flour tacos, a bowl, burrito, or salad, then choose from steak, carnitas, chicken, barbacoa or sofritas, next, adding rice beans and fajita vegetables, and finally, topping it all off with salsas, lettuce, guacamole, and cheese. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Biggby Coffee Branding itself as a fun coffee cafe, Biggby Coffee is a dog-friendly spot to grab a cup of joe in East Lansing. Dog owners can head to one of Biggby's seven outdoor tables to sip alongside their canine companion. The coffee shop's menu includes coffee and tea lattes, hot chocolate, creme freeze smoothies, and food items such as bagels, cookies, donut holes, muffins, and a yogurt parfait. Biggby also serves pup cups to furry friends joining their owners. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Barrio East Lansing Fido is welcome at the seasonal sidewalk tables outside Barrio East Lansing, a dog-friendly Mexican restaurant in East Lansing, MI. Enjoy tacos, tequila and whiskey options. Weekend brunch is served. See Details
Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery is a pet-friendly establishment in East Lansing, MI. Your leashed furry friend can join you at an outdoor table. Pair a cold beverage with their sandwiches, bowls, granite-baked pizza or salads. See Details
Harper's Restaurant & Brewpub Harper's Restaurant & Brewpub offers dog-friendly outdoor seating in East Lansing, MI. Bring Fido along while you dine on the front porch or back patio. The menu includes fried appetizers, salads, stone-baked pizza, sandwiches & wraps, burgers, pasta, chicken, steak, and seafood. They also serve a full bar. See Details
Udon Sushi Bakery Sit at one of the three dog-friendly tables outside Udon Sushi Bakery in East Lansing, MI. This local eatery serves customer favorites like sushi, soups, tofu, spicy chicken wings and bubble teas. Table service isn't provided, so Fido must remain outside while you order inside. See Details
Troppo Drawing inspiration from the supper clubs of yesteryear, Troppo serves classic comfort food in a casual and friendly environment. The varied menu includes crab cakes, seared ahi tuna salad, lamb shank, country fried chicken, bone-in ribeye steak, and linguine carbonarra. Outside patio is dog friendly. See Details
Midtown Brewing Co. Midtown Brewing Company in Lansing, MI is your source for premium quality handcrafted beer and locally sourced eats. Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly outdoor tables. Service is available at dog-friendly tables, but please let the staff inside know you're there. See Details
Woody's Oasis A self-proclaimed healthy alternative to fast food, Woody's Oasis is a dog-friendly place to find Mediterranean cuisine in Lansing. Visitors to Woody's wanting to dig into a plate of Garlic and Scallion Hummus while their furry friend lounges underfoot can do so at one of its twelve outdoor tables. Woody's menu includes dishes such as Filo Spinach Pie, Lebanese Rice, Baked Kibbee, meat sandwiches such as Meat Grape Leaves and Chicken Kabob, soups, salads, vegetarian sandwiches, combo plates, hummus varieties, desserts, and more. Locals rave over Woody's Oasis and recommend ordering the Greek Salad and a fresh pita. Woody's Oasis is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 10pm, Saturday from 10am to 9pm and Sunday from 11am to 8pm. See Details
EagleMonk Pub and Brewery EagleMonk Pub and Brewery is located in Lansing, MI and serves craft beer, wine, soda, and pizza. Leashed dogs are welcome at outdoor tables. See Details
Spare Time Spare Time is a pet-friendly full-service restaurant serving craft beers and classic American dishes. Dog owners wanting to dig into a plate of Ultimate Nachos can do so alongside their canine at one of its six outdoor tables. Spare Time's menu includes appetizers, wings, baskets of fries, salads, build your own pizzas and burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and soups. Diners with room for dessert can enjoy an NYC Cheesecake, Brookie, Mini Donuts, or the scoop of MSU Dairy Ice Cream. Spare Time is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 11pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 12am. See Details
Buddies Pub & Grill Buddies Pub and Grill is a dog-friendly eatery serving American fare to locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Buddies with Fido tagging along can head to one of its fifteen outdoor tables to dig into a plate of White Cheddar Mac and Cheese. The Pub and Grill's menu includes appetizers, Mix and Match Starters, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, beef, seafood, and pasta entrees, pitas, wraps, Mexican fare, pizzas, and more. Guests who save room for dessert can dig into a Moose Attack, two scoops of Moose Attack ice cream on top of a homemade brownie drizzled with hot fudge and topped with whipped cream and nuts. The East Lansing location of Buddies is open for food and alcoholic beverages Monday through Thursday from 11am to 12am or later, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 2am and Sunday from 12pm to 12am or later. See Details
Saddleback BBQ Saddleback BBQ is a dog-friendly restaurant in Lansing, MI, serving authentic Southern BBQ produced on-site in a reverse-flow smoker. Fido can join you at an outdoor picnic table. Saddleback BBQ's menu includes brisket, pulled pork, chicken dishes, sandwiches, tacos, specials, and sides such as corn cake, baked beans, coleslaw, sweet potatoes, and collard greens. See Details
Strange Matter Coffee Strange Matter Coffee is a local coffee shop in Lansing, MI serving up hot & cold coffee drinks and house-made doughnuts. Dogs are welcome to join you at outdoor tables. See Details
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