Dog Friendly Restaurants in Wilmette, IL

There are 12 dog-friendly restaurants in Wilmette 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 Wilmette. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Convito Cafe & Market
Convito Cafe & Market Do your marketing, then stick around for a lovely French-Italian meal! Dine on the patio and Fido is welcome to join you. See Details
Pet Friendly Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar
Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar Napolita Pizzeria and Wine Bar is a dog-friendly restaurant serving lunch, dinner, and Saturday and Sunday brunch. Visitors to the Pizzeria wanting to devour a slice alongside their pup can do so at one of its twelve outdoor tables. Napolita's menu includes a variety of Neapolitan Pizzas, salads, soups, pasta dishes, risottos, paninis, and more. Frequent visitors to Napolita recommend ordering a veal dish and a Ceasar Salad and saving room for gelato to top off your meal. Its hours are Friday and Saturday from 11am to 10pm, Sunday from 11am to 9pm and Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Happy Hour is Monday through Thursday from 2pm to 5pm, during this time all pizzas are eleven dollars and bottles of wine are half-priced. See Details
JP's Pizza & Grill JP's Pizza and Grill is a pet-friendly place to get a pie alongside your pooch. JP's visitors wanting to dine with their dog can sit at one of its three outdoor tables to enjoy a plate of Vesuvio Fries, coated in parmesan, parsley, and Vesuvio sauce. JP's menu includes an array of starters, wings, a huge selection of specialty pizzas and pizzettas, salads, pasta, chicken and fish dishes, subs and burgers, desserts and more. Monthly specials include items such as Pear and Gorgonzola Pizza, BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza, a Superfood Salad, and a Hummus Plate. JP's Pizza and Grill is open Sunday and Monday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30am to 8:30am, Wednesday from 4:00pm to 8:30pm and Friday and Saturday from 11:30am to 9:00pm. See Details
Corner Bakery Cafe A fast-casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Corner Bakery Cafe is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy a meal in Wilmette. Visitors to the Cafe can head to one of its twelve outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Buttermilk Pancakes and Eggs with Bacon alongside Fido. The Bakery Cafe's menu is made up of morning favorites such as scramblers and pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, Power Flats, oatmeals, yogurt, fresh salads, signature sandwiches, panini, hot sandwiches, handcrafted pasta, soups, chili, and more. Its baked goods include cookies, hand pies, rugalach, slices of cake, and bars. 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
Panera Bread Panera Bread on Wilmette Avenue has eight pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. 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
Starbucks Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on Sheridan Road in Wilmette provides eleven tables with dog-friendly seating. The vast menu includes a broad range of coffee drinks, tea, cold brews, and their popular Frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. Don't forget to ask for a Puppuccino just for Fido! You can also find a light bite with breakfast options, sandwiches, bagels, parfaits, protein boxes, and baked treats. 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
Valley Lodge Tavern The self-proclaimed ""North Shore's favorite neighborhood restaurant,"" Valley Lodge Tavern is a dog-friendly home-like spot to grab a mouthwatering burger and a beer. Visitors to Valley Lodge wanting to dine alongside their dog can sit at one of its six outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. The Tavern's menu includes items such as starters, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, minis, ribs, chicken dishes, pasta, steak and chops, and desserts. Visitors call Valley Lodge Tavern a ""happening place"" and recommend ordering a Homemade Sloppy Joe with a side of homemade chips. This location of Valley Lodge Tavern is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 11pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 12am and Sunday from 11am to 10pm." See Details
Starbucks Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on Lake Avenue in Wilmette provides six tables with dog-friendly seating. The vast menu includes a broad range of coffee drinks, tea, cold brews, and their popular Frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. Don't forget to ask for a Puppuccino just for Fido! You can also find a light bite with breakfast options, sandwiches, bagels, parfaits, protein boxes, and baked treats. 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
Pit & Tap Pit & Tap is a dog-friendly restaurant in downtown Wilmette, IL, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu features wood-smoked meats including brisket, ribs, and pulled pork on sandwiches, salads or as a platter. See Details
Central Station Coffee & Tea Central Station Coffee & Tea is a dog-friendly coffeehouse in downtown Wilmette, IL, where Fido can join you at a table in the Parisian outdoor area and back patio. The menu features espresso and teas, as well as pastries from some of North Shore’s local bakeries. See Details
Alchemy Coffee & Bake House Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor, pet-friendly table at Alchemy Coffee & Bake House, a coffeehouse in Wilmette, IL. Enjoy a variety of coffee drinks, as well as scones, muffins, and other baked goods. See Details
Big Tomato Pizzeria Big Tomato Pizzeria is a pet-friendly eatery in Wilmette, IL that welcomes leashed dogs at outdoor tables. The menu features a selection of pizzas, salads, pasta dishes and desserts. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order. See Details
Big Star Big Star serves fancy tacos in a cool atmosphere, with a walk-up window that allows you to bring your pup. See Details
312 Chicago This Italian spot, located in the pet-friendly Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel, is a favorite for diners in the Chicago Loop. Leashed dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio during the summer months. See Details
DAWG PARK Gourmet Grill DAWG PARK Gourmet Grill in Glenview, IL, serves up American fast-food fusion with Asiatic style in a restaurant that is not only dog friendly but dog-themed and welcoming to all well-behaved canines outdoors and indoors. You can enjoy classic diner fare served out of stainless steel bowls. See Details
Wishbone Wishbone is a popular local spot that serves traditional Southern food in a spacious setting with dog-friendly patio seating. Tasty options available are omelets, buttermilk pancakes, biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits, North Carolina-style crab cakes, blackened catfish and smoked beef brisket. Opens at 7am during the week and 8am on weekends for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wishbone also serves a dog-friendly Sunday brunch. See Details
The Bad Apple The Bad Apple, located in Chicago, IL, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a myriad of delectable fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Soft Pretzel served with hearty tomato and roasted red pepper sauce, and goat cheese. Next, chow down on the Southern Dandy Burger topped with grilled local Spanish sweet onion, pepper jack cheese, Buckboard molasses bacon, and sweet and spicy Dandy sauce. Or go for the Southwestern Cobb Salad with bibb lettuce, corn, black beans, avocado, red onions, red peppers, bacon, hard-boiled egg, and crispy tortilla strips, served with chipotle ranch. The Bad Apple is open Monday through Wednesday from 4:30pm to 12am, Thursday through Friday from 11:30am to 2am, Saturday from 11:30am to 3am, and Sunday from 11:30am to 12am. See Details
Eduardo's Enoteca Offering small production wines, craft spirits, and light authentic Italian fare, Eduardo's Enoteca is a pet-friendly spot for a romantic date or a glass of wine among the locals. Those wanting to sip alongside Fido can do so at one of Eduardo's ten outdoor tables. Its menu includes a vast wine selection and hand-crafted cocktails, made with freshly squeezed juices. It also offers rustic Italian pizzas and hand-made pasta. Eduardo's serves lunch and dinner daily, and brunch on the weekends. This hidden gem is open Sunday through Wednesday from 10am to 11pm, and Thursday through Saturday from 10am to 3am. See Details
Tapas Valencia Tapas Valencia is a pet-friendly restaurant serving Spanish tapas and unique martinis. Visitors craving Tapas Valencia's signature sangria can head to one of its eight outdoor tables to enjoy. Its menu includes fish, chicken, soups, salads, vegetarian options, specialty desserts and much more. Regulars recommend ordering the dates wrapped in bacon and topping off your meal with a slice of almond cake. Tapas Valencia is open Monday through Thursday from 4:00pm to 10:00pm, Friday from 4:00pm to 11:00pm, Saturday from 1:00pm to 4:30pm and Sunday from 10:30am to 9:00pm. See Details
Bar Siena Fido is welcome at outdoor tables at Bar Siena in Chicago, IL. This dog-friendly restaurant features Italian street food, pizza and drinks. They even have a dog menu where pups can order, chicken, a burger patty, steak, gelato, a dog doughnut and even a pup sundae! See Details
Wilmette, IL, US