The best dates are the ones where everyone gets to go, that includes the four-legged friends! Luckily, it is becoming more popular and acceptable to bring your dog places and increasingly more establishments are now becoming dog-friendly.
Dallas, Texas is no exception, spending a social day with your pup in the city is easy to do! From coffee houses to breweries, here are the best dog-friendly places in the city to bring your dog.
DOG-FRIENDLY COFFEE SPOTS
Grabbing a coffee doesn’t have to be quick. You can sit down, with your dog, and enjoy your cup at these great spots around the city.
LaLa Land Coffee– Uptown
The kindness coffee chain that has made its way to Dallas is a huge hit! You can grab your dog a little pup cup while they hang out in the dog run outside.
Houndstooth– Knox Henderson
This Austin-based coffee house has a chill hipster vibe. There you’ll find the perfect atmosphere to get a little work done while you sip your coffee.
Merit Coffee Co– Downtown
Toasted offers more than just coffee, their expansive menu is impressive and has many delicious options for breakfast or lunch. But, the best part of this coffee house is you can bring your pup inside with you!
BEST PARKS TO BRING YOUR DOG
Dallas has lots of outdoor parks to go to with your dog, it just depends on how active or social you’d like to be. Either way, you’ll be able to find an ideal place to enjoy some exercise with your pup!
Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge– South Dallas
Most of the time, this area is pretty low-key! If you access the trails below the bridge you are able to unhook your pup and let him/her run wild through the trails- a hidden gem of a park.
White Rock Lake– East Dallas
The most popular outdoor spot in Dallas by far. White Rock lake is a great park to go for a run or simply throw down a blanket and relax.
Klyde Warren Park– Downtown
The park on top of the highway, Klyde Warren always has food trucks lining the park, a dog park area, a playground, and countless events (like yoga or concerts) occurring each week.
PUP-FRIENDLY BRUNCH
If you’re visiting Dallas, or just looking for a brunch spot, there are several located throughout the entire city! From in-the-scene to low-key, here are some top-rated dog-friendly brunch places!
Tribal Cafe– Bishop Arts District
Organic juices and the most delicious health-conscious brunch spot in town with outdoor seating that is pup-approved.
Mutts Cantina– Uptown
A great dog park with a bar and restaurant inside! A local favorite to all Dallas dogs!
Katy Trail Ice House– Uptown
Right off the running trails, this is a great spot to stop for some food or a drink with your pup after getting in your and your dog’s steps. Also, a great place to watch all the games!
Dot’s Hop House– Deep Ellum
Similar to Katy Trail Ice House but often less crowded, although still a very popular spot. Dot’s is a great place to bring the dog that still needs some training. Their huge outdoor patio allows for every table to have their own personal space.
HG Supply Co– Lower Greenville
One of the most popular rooftop spots in Dallas, HG Supply has a wide ranging health conscious and organic menu to choose from. You can sit on the roof with your dog and enjoy the overlooking view of the city.
Paridiso– Bishop Arts
Paridiso is an upscale spot in the middle of the Bishop Arts District. The outdoor patio is beautifully decorated and picture-perfect for a photo opp with your dog!
Toler Patio Bar & Kitchen– Old East Dallas
Toler Patio is an all outdoor, low-key spot filled with vibrant colors. This bar is a great stop after a workout with your dog, no need to change, “come as you are” type of place!
DOG-FRIENDLY LIVE MUSIC
There are countless places to listen to live music in the city, but even some of the outdoor venues aren’t dog-friendly. Below are a few particular spots that allow dogs, they range from chill vibes to party vibes, but overall fun locations with exceptional local bands.
Lee Harveys– South Dallas
Voted as one of the best bars in Dallas, Lee Harveys is a relaxed scene with delicious comfort food and good jams. The outdoor space is typically packed with both humans and dogs on any given night.
Truck Yard– Lower Greenville
Full of local food trucks, music, and just good vibes. The Truck Yard is the perfect place to head after work or on a weekend with your pup.
DOG-FRIENDLY BREWERIES
Dallas has countless breweries and the majority of them are dog-friendly. With that in mind, here are the top-rated breweries for both their atmosphere and their beer!
Community Brewery– South Dallas
Community Brewery has a brand new location that allows dogs both outside AND inside. This is the ideal location to grab a beer with your pup, no matter the weather.
Pegasus– Downtown
Pegasus Brewery is in the middle of downtown and its modern venue has both indoor and outdoor options for you and your dog! Inside you can sit and play cards or board games while you drink your beer.
Manhattan Project– Bishop Arts
Small but delicious, Manhattan Project Brewery has a quaint patio area that is dog friendly, live music on the weekends and delicious food and beer selection to choose from.
Deep Ellum Brewery– Deep Ellum
Deep Ellum has some of the most popular beers in the city, so expect a large crowd if you visit their brewery. Their small venue typically has live music and games like cornhole and jenga, a great place to hang out for the afternoon with your dog!
