Check out the best dog-friendly cafes in NYC

Perri Ormont Blumberg
·5 min read
To get your day started on a paw-sitively wonderful note, head to these dog-friendly haunts where pups are welcomed with tail-wagging treats, a chance to make friends and even special events.
To get your day started on a paw-sitively wonderful note, head to these dog-friendly haunts where pups are welcomed with tail-wagging treats, a chance to make friends and even special events.

To get your day started on a paw-sitively wonderful note, head to these dog-friendly haunts where pups are welcomed with tail-wagging treats, a chance to make friends and even special events.

Stay for a while with your laptop and lap dog during the workweek, or head to any of these woof-worthy locales on weekends to mingle with fellow dog people.

Hutch + Waldo
The ultimate bougie neighborhood coffee spot, Hutch + Waldo delivers on the canine front.

The ultimate bougie neighborhood coffee spot, Hutch + Waldo delivers on the canine front. Ellie Jones
The ultimate bougie neighborhood coffee spot, Hutch + Waldo delivers on the canine front. Ellie Jones
Dogs will love the free homemade peanut butter treats provided in-store, and you’ll frequently see pet parents conversing with fellow leash-holders. Ellie Jones
Dogs will love the free homemade peanut butter treats provided in-store, and you’ll frequently see pet parents conversing with fellow leash-holders. Ellie Jones

The Australia-inspired cafe (the owner is an Aussie) first welcomed humans and their four-legged friends on the Upper East Side in 2017, and now has three Manhattan locations.

Dogs will love the free homemade peanut butter treats provided in-store, and you’ll frequently see pet parents conversing with fellow leash-holders.

There are also standout sippers and dishes for humans like the Defender juice with apple, spinach, cucumber and lemon; the Brekkie Sando with scrambled eggs, baby kale, onion jam, roasted tomato chutney and chipotle mayo on ciabatta; or the chai-soaked overnight oats with chia seeds, fresh fruit and coconut yogurt.

Note: Hutch + W`aldo gets its name from the owner’s beloved childhood Frenchies.
247 E. 81st St.; 77 Irving Place; 300 Vesey St. Open daily, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Barking Dog
Established in 1991, the Barking Dog bills itself as the first and best dog-friendly restaurant in New York City.

Barking Dog bills itself as the first and best dog-friendly restaurant in New York City. @reggietheminidood
Barking Dog bills itself as the first and best dog-friendly restaurant in New York City. @reggietheminidood

Operating with the ethos that “dogs are family too,” pups are welcome to join their humans on the patio.

Plus, the restaurant offers a menu of snacks solely for dogs, and your waiter may swing by with a round of treats for your pet when they deliver your meal. Now, the challah French toast for brunch or smoked salmon eggs Benedict?

If you don’t have a pup yet (thanks, landlord!) but love fur-baby gazing, either of Barking Dog’s patios makes for an excellent place to hang.

Operating with the ethos that “dogs are family too,” pups are welcome to join their humans on the patio. @izzythemini
Operating with the ethos that “dogs are family too,” pups are welcome to join their humans on the patio. @izzythemini

329 W. 49th St.; 1678 Third Ave. Open daily, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Black Lab Cafe
Dog owners on the Upper West Side should be sure to take Toto to this delightful eatery that peddles coffee, pastries, lunch, teas, matchas and other homemade elixirs like ice turmeric lattes and the Deep Purple, an herbal blend with ashwagandha root, passion flower, lemon balm and more.

Dog owners on the Upper West Side should be sure to take their dogs to this delightful eatery that peddles coffee, pastries, lunch, teas, matchas and other homemade elixirs like ice turmeric lattes. DANIEL WILLIAM MCKNIGHT
Dog owners on the Upper West Side should be sure to take their dogs to this delightful eatery that peddles coffee, pastries, lunch, teas, matchas and other homemade elixirs like ice turmeric lattes. DANIEL WILLIAM MCKNIGHT

There’s wine, too, which is perhaps best enjoyed while your furball indulges in something special from the dog menu like house-made beef or chicken, or a dry venison treat.

Bonus: Central Park is just two blocks away, if you want to take your java to go and bring your dog on a walk.

420 Amsterdam Ave. Open Monday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

There’s wine for pet owners too, which is perhaps best enjoyed while your furball indulges in something special from the dog menu. DANIEL WILLIAM MCKNIGHT
There’s wine for pet owners too, which is perhaps best enjoyed while your furball indulges in something special from the dog menu. DANIEL WILLIAM MCKNIGHT

Boris & Horton

Whether you’re in Brooklyn or Manhattan, a visit to either of Boris & Horton’s locations is sure to perk up pets and pet parents alike.

With a suggested visit fee of $10 for those with dogs and $5 for those flying solo, these dog-friendly cafes and community spaces dole out dog and human treats and put on a series of events.

A visit to either of Boris & Horton’s locations is sure to perk up pets and pet parents alike. James Keivom
A visit to either of Boris & Horton’s locations is sure to perk up pets and pet parents alike. James Keivom
There’s a suggested visit fee of $10 for those with dogs and $5 for those flying solo. James Keivom
There’s a suggested visit fee of $10 for those with dogs and $5 for those flying solo. James Keivom

Recent offerings have run the gamut from custom pet portraits by a local artist to pup adoption events and “meet-ups” for various breeds of dogs, including pugs and dachshunds.

There are even comedy shows, speed dating events and dog jogs to round out the mix.

Memberships are on offer for $40 a month if you want to make Boris & Horton a regular part of you and Rover’s routine.

There are also pup adoption events and “meet-ups” for various breeds of dogs, including pugs and dachshunds. Tamara Beckwith/NY Post
There are also pup adoption events and “meet-ups” for various breeds of dogs, including pugs and dachshunds. Tamara Beckwith/NY Post

195 Avenue A; 510 Driggs Ave., Williamsburg. Open daily, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Château le Woof
Bonjour, beagles and border collies! Step into the welcoming embrace of this Queens venue, where you can eat and drink with your pup indoors in the dog dining section or dog bar (humans can sling back wine and craft beer here), or let your beloved pet roam free in an off-leash play area.

Step into the welcoming embrace of this Queens venue, where you can eat and drink with your pup indoors in the dog dining section or dog bar. NY Post Brian Zak
Step into the welcoming embrace of this Queens venue, where you can eat and drink with your pup indoors in the dog dining section or dog bar. NY Post Brian Zak
You can book a grooming appointment and shop from a wide selection of organic treats, chews and toys at Chateau le Woof. NY Post Brian Zak
You can book a grooming appointment and shop from a wide selection of organic treats, chews and toys at Chateau le Woof. NY Post Brian Zak

Dog brunch options are among the best in town, where canines can feast on peanut butter pancakes, chicken and yak cheese waffles, ice cream and various selections from a freeze-dried raw bar.

Plus, you can book a grooming appointment and shop from a wide selection of organic treats, chews and toys. Woof, indeed!

3101 Vernon Blvd., Astoria. Open daily, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m